Ellin actually had a theory about how Godwin had fallen behind.
Grand Master Varka was said to be generous, bold, warmhearted, and kind, rather like the protagonist of a hot-blooded manga.
Ellin believed Varka himself knew that this expedition would be extremely dangerous.
Blind Glory already had a hard enough life. She should not have to worry about her lover day and night, nor should she suffer the tragedy of losing him.
That was why Varka had deliberately shaken Godwin off, hoping he would stay in Mondstadt City.
After all, with an expedition force that large, Godwin could hardly have failed to find it unless they had deliberately hidden from him.
Perhaps Varka simply had not expected Godwin to care so much about saving face that he would rather wander the wilderness than return to Mondstadt City.
Of course, all of this was only Ellin's speculation.
Now that Godwin had returned, the matter was settled. There was no need to dwell on it.
That night.
Upon learning that Ellin had returned, many of her friends gathered at the Angel's Share to throw her a little party.
"Ellin, my dear friend!"
"Could you tell me about your adventures in Liyue? Everyone's getting tired of the story of how the Sun Knight saved Mondstadt. At this rate, I'll run out of stories to tell."
Venti held a bottle of Dandelion Wine, his face showing both the satisfaction of having plenty to drink and a hint of worry.
He pulled Ellin aside, hoping to ask about her exploits in Liyue.
But the moment he spoke, the noisy tavern fell silent.
The sudden silence startled Ellin, but she soon understood, and a smile spread across her face.
Of course. She had not been the only one missing her friends all this time. They