Genshin Impact: Kurumi is shocked, the God of Light is right beside her.

Chapter 248 Suspicion Unresolved, Encounter with 9 More

“Xingqiu, the shop owner said that the weather at sea was bad a few days ago, so it was impossible to see Yingxiang Mountain from the ship on a rainy day. But you just said that everyone looked at the top of Yingxiang Mountain for a whole day. That’s impossible.”

After listening to Paimon's analysis, Abedo seized the opportunity and leisurely presented his second argument of doubt.

"Furthermore, the new issue of 'The Record of Finding Swords in Autumn' will be sold at the Rongcai Festival. Even as authors, we haven't received a sample copy. How can you describe the details of the illustrations?"

Hearing what they said, Xingqiu knew he was in the wrong and silently lowered his head.

Meanwhile, Ying, who had been watching from outside the door for a long time, returned to the private room.

"Xingqiu, don't worry, I've checked this place, there's no threat. Tell me the truth, are you in danger and that's why you can't tell the truth? Don't be afraid, we'll protect you."

After saying that, Ying grabbed Barbatos, who was sitting in the corner gulping down wine, and pulled him up, bringing him in front of Xingqiu.

"Don't let his alcoholic appearance fool you, he's actually a formidable fighter. You can rest assured and tell us about him."

As soon as he finished speaking, the group looked at Xingqiu with concern.

Looking at the sincere eyes of the group, Xingqiu sighed and rubbed his forehead in exasperation.

"Oh...you've misunderstood...it's all because of the lack of sleep these past few days, my brain's been sluggish, I didn't notice you were testing me..."

After saying that, Xingqiu took a deep breath and continued.

"I did come to Inazuma early to handle some things, and I'm trying to figure out how to explain it... Sigh, it's a bit hard to say..."

After a moment's thought, Xingqiu sighed.

Just as he was unable to find the words, Barbatos put down his fine wine, chuckled, and broke the silence.

"Oh dear—I actually learned about the news from the Tenryo Magistrate's office before I set off to find you this morning. I heard that the Tenryo Magistrate's general, Kujo Sara, has already caught the guy who stole the 'Autumn Autumn Sword Record'."

After saying that, Barbatos smiled smugly.

"Oh no! Could the one the Tenryo magistrate found be an editor named Onodera?"

Upon hearing what Barbatos said, Xingqiu panicked instantly and rushed forward to ask.

"Hehe, I don't know who she is, but... it seems that Kujo Sara took her in the direction of Hanamisaka."

"Everyone, it's too late to explain now, we have to hurry and save Mr. Onodera!"

After saying that, Xingqiu rushed out of the private room in a hurry, and even Ying, who was always agile, almost failed to catch up with him.

As for Paimon... before she even understood what was going on, she saw Xingqiu run out the door.

"Huh? Why did everyone suddenly run away?!"

Twenty minutes later.

The scene shifts to Hanamizaka.

A middle-aged man dressed in traditional Inatsume clothing was surrounded by several soldiers of the Tenryo magistrate, with Kujo Sara, who was leading the group, looking at him with a serious expression.

Seeing such a large formation, Xingqiu rushed out without hesitation.

"Please wait a moment, Mr. Onodera is innocent!"

"Oh? So this must be the author of 'The Record of Finding the Sword in Autumn'. But what I didn't expect was... that the others came along too."

After speaking, Kujo Sara looked at the group without revealing her expression.

"In short, please don't take him away yet. Can you let me explain first?"