After settling Guizhong's affairs, Ellin had one less thing weighing on her mind.
She had visited Guizhong afterward. Though Guizhong had less than half the power she had possessed back then, she was still an Archon, with a virtually endless lifespan.
Guizhong was deeply grateful to Ellin.
She often treated Ellin as a sister. Since Zhongli had recently been hiding out at Moon Carver's place, Ellin was the one who ended up accompanying Guizhong on shopping trips.
Guizhong had a profound love for humanity, unlike the other Adepti who secluded themselves deep in the mountains.
Whenever she had nothing to do, she would wander around Liyue Harbor, enjoying the peace that had been so hard for her to come by.
Half a month later, Guizhong left Liyue Harbor. She planned to travel around Liyue and see how its lands had changed over the years.
Once Guizhong set off on her sightseeing trip, Ellin returned to Mondstadt City.
Her family was much the same as ever. With money no longer a concern, her father was now obsessed with fishing, and whenever he had spare time, he would head to the Adventurers' Guild to teach the newcomers.
Her mother was obsessed with gardening and growing flowers, and went to chat with the neighborhood ladies whenever she had nothing else to do.
After returning to Mondstadt City, Ellin spent her days picnicking and playing with Klee and the others.
In the afternoons, she would visit Diona at the Cat's Tail Tavern and order a chilled drink while she was there.
Early one morning.
In front of the fountain in Mondstadt's plaza.
"Ellin!"
Someone called out.
Ellin turned toward the voice and found that it was Fischl calling her. What caught her attention, however, was the other girl beside Fischl.
The girl wore