The tavern door swung open.
A white-haired girl quietly poked her head through the doorway. When she spotted Diluc, she gave a sheepish smile.
She walked up to the counter and scratched her head awkwardly.
"Hehe... um, Master Diluc, long time no see."
"I heard everything you were just saying."
"Actually, I'm taking part in the concert too, and I've been one of the main people pushing for it."
"The Dragon Disaster cast a deep shadow over everyone, so we wanted to hold a concert to help people shake it off, lift their spirits, and move toward a better tomorrow."
"..."
Diluc kept his arms folded throughout, his face expressionless and gloomy.
"Phew..."
Once Ellin finished speaking, he let out a long breath...
Seeing Diluc's expression, Ellin felt a little embarrassed too.
She hurriedly waved her hands. "Of course, if it puts you in a difficult position, I completely understand."
"No..."
Diluc shook his head, still expressionless.
"I see. I understand why you're holding this concert now."
"I'll contribute five million Mora in sponsorship. You can go to the winery tomorrow and ask Elzer for it."
"Really?"
Ellin was overjoyed and burst into happy laughter.
"Ahahaha, I knew you'd help, Master Diluc!"
"Thank you, Master Diluc!"
Ellin walked over to Diluc and draped an arm over his shoulders, looking for all the world like his best buddy.
That gesture, however, caused a subtle change in both Diluc's and Kaeya's expressions.
Ellin herself certainly wouldn't notice such little details, though.
She just kept grinning.
"Master Diluc, make sure you come to the concert!"
Ellin ordered a glass of Apple Cider, downed it in one go, then heartily slammed the glass onto the counter.
"No need! I don't like noisy places," Diluc said coldly.
"Oh, all right. Still, you're a very busy