Inazuma, Kamisato Manor.
Everyone was indeed a little disappointed that they could not meet the "White Heron Princess" they had heard so much about, but since that was her custom, they could hardly insist.
Seeing Li Qiuzhi's disappointed expression, Lumine gave him a disdainful look and silently pinched him.
"...Ahem, in that case, Miss Kamisato, please get to the point. Is there something you need our help with?"
Li Qiuzhi gave an awkward little cough.
"Hmm, as renowned Travelers, not only did you withstand the Musou no Hitotachi and rescue Thoma, you also came all this way to the Kamisato Estate to help us.
"If I still clung to convention and refused even to meet you, that would be a failure of the Kamisato Clan's hospitality. Please come over. Let me make my request face-to-face first."
The girl's gentle, graceful voice continued from behind the screen.
[Kamisato Ayaka developed a favorable impression of you. Gained 260 friendship. Current friendship level: Lv.2 (160/200)]
Oh? I gained friendship before we even met?
Li Qiuzhi was a little surprised.
But on reflection, it made sense. He had some renown, after all, and the formidable strength he had displayed by withstanding a strike from the Raiden Shogun naturally made it easier to win people's favor.
Not to mention that he had saved Thoma.
All of that was enough for this "White Heron Princess" to develop a slightly favorable impression of Li Qiuzhi without formally meeting him.
"My lady..."
Hearing that his lady's reasons for breaking with custom included consideration for a mere household servant like him, Thoma was deeply moved.
"Hehe, in that case, we're coming over!"
Paimon said happily.
After all, everyone was still looking forward to meeting the legendary "White Heron Princess."
Led by Thoma, Li Qiuzhi and the others