Chapter 613: Sure enough, Inazuma also has a Catherine
"Okay, then let's go ask Catherine. You pack up and I'll go get Paimon." After saying that, Kong hurried out of Lin Feng's room. His steps were hurried and he was obviously anxious. After a while, Lin Feng also packed up and walked out of his room. At this time, Kong and Paimon had just opened the door. After the three of them met in the corridor, they walked towards the Adventurer's Association together.
On the road, Liyue Harbor still presents a lively scene. The streets are crowded with people, people coming and going, and cars and waters are busy. The street vendors are enthusiastically selling various specialty goods, and the hawking sounds are intertwined, as if it is a lively market movement. The fragrant snack stalls are surrounded by diners, who are feasting on their food with satisfied smiles on their faces. While walking leisurely, several people are interested in appreciating the scenery along the way and feeling the unique charm of this city. On the way, they also bought some local specialty snacks and prepared to taste them while walking.
After arriving at the Adventurer's Guild, Kong stepped forward and said politely, "Catherine, we want to ask you something." After hearing Kong's voice, Catherine looked up at the others with her usual professional smile on her face. That smile was kind and warm, making people feel particularly comfortable. "Traveler, is there anything I can help you with?" Catherine's voice was soft and pleasant, as if it carried a reassuring power.
After hearing Catherine's response, Kong said, "Let's first ask about the Southern Cross and see if the fleet is still in Liyue." There was a hint of expectation in Kong's eyes. He hoped to get accurate information about the fleet from Catherine so that he could put his mind at ease.
Hearing Kong's question, Catherine smiled and nodded and replied, "Well, I heard that you made an appointment with the leader of the Southern Cross Fleet to take you to Inazuma, right? It has been quite a while, but their fleet is still in Liyue, so you don't have to worry about that..." Catherine said as she skillfully searched for relevant information. Her eyes were focused and serious, ensuring the accuracy of every piece of information.
Just as Catherine was talking, a man dressed as a sailor walked quickly towards them. He wore a worn-out bamboo hat and coarse linen clothes, and had a strong smell of sea breeze on him. It was obvious that he had just got off the ship. When he saw Kong, his eyes lit up instantly, and a look of surprise appeared on his face. He even quickened his pace and ran. When he arrived beside everyone, he stopped, panting slightly, with a simple and honest smile on his face, "I found you! Are you the traveler that the big sister is optimistic about?"
Hearing this, the three of them looked at each other and smiled happily. It was like a pillow was given to you when you were sleepy. It seemed that everything was just right. Kong looked at the person who came, with a happy smile on his face and his eyes full of expectation, "I've been waiting for you for a long time! Are you going to set sail?" Kong's heart was full of yearning for the journey that was about to begin. Now that he finally got the relevant news, how could he not be excited.
When the visitor heard Kong say this, he scratched his head awkwardly and smiled sheepishly, "Really? Haha, it's an honor." Then, he explained seriously, "Because of Ba Che's matter, a lot of time was wasted, and various supply work was forced to be extended a lot. It was not until this morning that all the supply work was completed." He paused and continued, "The supply work of our fleet has been almost done, and now it's time to count the heads. The big sister sent me to find you and said that she would set sail as soon as you arrived." Hearing his words, the three of them couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. It was finally about to start, and they were finally going to leave Liyue and embark on the journey to Inazuma. Thinking that Inazuma was right in front of them, several people felt an irrepressible excitement in their hearts, hahaha.
After Paimon recovered from his shock, he couldn't help but praise, "Beidou is indeed a man who keeps his promises." When the man heard what Paimon said, he nodded vigorously, his tone full of pride, "Of course, there are many things about Big Sister that make people loyal to her. You will slowly experience it after we set sail." When he talked about Beidou, his eyes flashed with admiration, as if Beidou was a hero that he respected very much.
After listening to the conversation between the two people, Catherine instantly understood the current situation. She smiled and said, "Are you two ready to leave now? I still want to congratulate you. Whether the road ahead is the stars or the abyss, being able to take the next step forward is worth celebrating. Then we will see you again, and I wish you a safe journey~!" Catherine's voice was gentle and pleasant, and every word was full of sincere blessings, which made people feel warm in their hearts.
After listening to Catherine's words, Kong also showed a rare nostalgic expression. He slightly raised his head, his eyes revealing a trace of nostalgia, and whispered: "Miss Catherine... We will miss you." Kong spent countless adventurous times full of challenges and surprises here. Catherine always gave them selfless help and firm support. Every time they encountered a problem, Catherine could always point them in the right direction with her extensive information network and rich experience. At this moment, he was about to leave, and the reluctance in his heart surged like a tide.
When Paimon heard what Sora said, her tone was also tinged with reluctance. She floated slowly in the air, her voice slightly melancholy: "Yes, I am a little reluctant, after all, we see each other almost every day." Paimon recalled every bit of her time with Catherine, those warm scenes of sharing adventures and exchanging all kinds of novel experiences, all of which became extremely precious memories in her heart. Every moment spent with Catherine was like a bright star, embedded in the sky of her memory.
Seeing this, Catherine laughed and said, "Haha, in that case, please find me as soon as you get to Inazuma." Catherine's smile was still kind, and that smile was like the spring sun, warm and gentle, as if telling them that even if they were thousands of miles apart, the friendship between them would not be alienated by distance, and there was still an invisible bond that closely connected them.
After hearing this, both of them fell silent. Time seemed to freeze at this moment, and the scene suddenly became extremely awkward. The air around them seemed to become heavy, and everyone was immersed in their own thoughts. After more than ten seconds, Kong took a deep breath and continued as if he had mustered up the courage: "I knew it!"