Inazuma, Ritou.
Boundless moonlight spilled over the land, as though coating the houses and streets in a bright silver frost.
The island was quite lively at night, especially its izakayas and restaurants, which were always gathering places for crowds.
"Hello, Granny. How much are these masks?"
Li Qiuzhi and the others passed a mask stall run by an elderly woman with snow-white hair. Looking at the masks with their assorted animal and youkai designs, Paimon took a fancy to them and wanted to buy one.
"Hehe, hello, little flying friend. The masks are one thousand Mora each. Pick whichever one you like."
The old woman spoke with a smile.
"Mm-hmm!"
Paimon set her sights on a little tanuki mask on the rack, then turned to Lumine with bright, expectant eyes.
"Whatever you like. We're using the Mora Miss Ningguang gave you last time anyway."
Lumine casually took out a five-thousand-Mora coin and handed it to the mask stall's owner.
"Aww, why... All right, in that case, you two should pick masks too. Consider them gifts from the generous Paimon!"
Paimon chuckled.
She had not originally wanted to spend the Mora she had saved.
But on second thought, she was always tagging along with the Traveler for free food and drinks. This was a good opportunity to show her that she was generous too, not stingy.
"I'll pass. I'm not used to wearing masks."
Lumine shook her head, the golden tips of her hair brushing the fair skin between her brows.
Li Qiuzhi took a fox mask down from the rack and gently placed it over Lumine's face. The mask immediately added a hint of mystery to her air.
"I think it suits you quite well. We'll take an evil spirit mask too."
Li Qiuzhi smiled as he spoke.
"Certainly. Thank