Dehya had clearly taken an interest in this young but extraordinary Inazuma Regent and began asking the loose-lipped Paimon more about Yucheng. Paimon obligingly told Dehya everything she knew.
As Paimon shared more about Yucheng, Dehya grew increasingly interested in the Inazuma Regent.
Until Paimon finally mentioned that he already had a girlfriend, and the light in Dehya's eyes promptly vanished.
Watching from the sidelines, Dunyarzad observed the dramatic change in Dehya with interest and could not help covering her mouth as she laughed. "All right, all right, Dehya, don't look so down.
"By the way, I have an idea. This Sabzeruz Festival might be the liveliest one in recent years. The Regent has helped us so much, and since he's from Inazuma, this must be his first time experiencing the Sabzeruz Festival. Why don't we invite him to look around with us?"
Paimon said, "Oh? That's a great idea! We're nearby anyway, so Lumine and I will go give it a try."
Before Paimon could act, a man and two women appeared outside the Inazuma delegation's residence, looking at them with smiles. "No need to try. We accept your invitation."
The newcomers were Yucheng, Kokomi, and Ayaka. After everyone introduced themselves and exchanged greetings, Dunyarzad was the first to bow and thank Yucheng. "Thank you, Lord Regent, for granting my wish. The Homayani family will always be your friend."
Yucheng waved a hand and smiled. "There's no need to be so polite, Miss Dunyarzad. If you want to thank someone, thank Nilou more. It's just a shame that everyone at the Zubayr Theater seems exhausted. They're catching up on sleep while they can to save their energy for tonight's performance.
"I've long heard that the Sabzeruz Festival is one of Sumeru's oldest festivals. I never imagined it would have