Kaeya sensed that Emperor Ying harbored no hostility, so he was the first to speak.
“May I ask your esteemed name?” “The first of all eternity, Emperor Ying!
(Author’s in-game name) I have yet to ask your name, brother.” Kaeya was stunned for a moment by the domineering name.
Feeling that he couldn’t lose his momentum, he replied, “Hmph, I am Mondstadt’s ‘Wine Sovereign’ (drunkard) and ‘Martial Might Guardian’ (city management), God Kaeya!” “Heh, I wonder how Brother God intends to treat me, an ‘outsider’ guest?” The two stared at each other, their gazes gradually becoming solemn.
A bystander drunkard whispered to the person next to him, “Do you understand what Captain Kaeya and that girl are saying?
The atmosphere seems off; they won’t start fighting, will they?” “It sounds like Liyue greetings.
Since they’re greeting each other, it shouldn’t come to a fight.” “Hiss, Liyue culture!
It feels so impressive.
I want to learn it too.
Once the Dragon Disaster is over, I’ll travel to Liyue.
I want to try greeting people like that; it’s so cool and stylish.
No, I have to write this down so my son can learn it too.” Just as the tension in their gazes reached its peak, Emperor Ying and Kaeya suddenly burst into laughter, startling everyone around them.
Kaeya laughed and then suddenly stopped, saying, “Meeting you feels like destiny.
Why don’t we become sworn siblings right here?” ‘This newcomer girl feels like she’d be a powerful helper; I need to find a reason to trick her into staying.’ Emperor Ying’s eyes lit up upon hearing this; she had been waiting for these words.
She immediately put on a tearful expression and said, “Good.
I, Lumine, have drifted for half a life, only regretting that I had not met a wise master.
If you do not mind, you may honor me as your sworn elder sister.” “Eh?
At the very least, you should honor me as your sworn elder brother, right?
No matter how you look at it, I’m older than you.” “I don’t mind having another brother, but my brothers usually don’t end up very well.
Besides, my actual age is so great you wouldn’t even want to know.” “I see.
Fine!
Then let’s drink the wine of brotherhood.” With that, Kaeya sat up and reached into the crowd, accurately snatching a bottle of Fire-Water.
He gestured for Emperor Ying to use her hands as a bowl to receive some wine.
Emperor Ying naturally complied.
After Kaeya poured the wine, she raised her hands to her lips and downed it in one gulp.
The surrounding onlookers immediately cheered.
“Wow, a true heroine!” “She’s bolder than most drunkards!” “Emperor Ying, we adore you!” and so on.
(It was like a group of drunkards who only knew low-alcohol wine seeing a beauty down a large glass of vodka.) “Good, refreshing!
Truly worthy of the name Emperor Ying.” Kaeya finished, tilting his head back to down half the bottle to show his sincerity.
The crowd cheered even louder.
“Captain Kaeya is truly the Wine Hero of Mondstadt!” “Captain Kaeya is the best!” “Captain Kaeya, come to my house for dinner tonight, I have a daughter…” and so on.
One large man even shouted that he wanted to have Kaeya’s babies.
Kaeya coolly tossed the bottle, which was less than half full, back into the crowd, where it was immediately scrambled for by the excited drunkards.
Kaeya ignored the chaos behind him and half-knelt, grasping Emperor Ying’s hands.
“Then from this moment on, you are my sworn elder sister.
Sister!” “Eh!
Good brother!” Emperor Ying and Kaeya held each other’s hands tightly, their eyes teary as if about to overflow.
The two looked like paragons of loyalty and brotherhood, a truly moving scene.
Even their thoughts at this moment were similar.
‘Hehe, I’ve tricked a useful tool into my service (evil grin).’ Emperor Ying was indeed beginning to show her fangs; she was a woman destined to become the Harem King.
Emperor Ying looked affectionately into Kaeya’s eyes and said, “Gaining a second brother is like a fish finding water.
I wish to achieve the imperial throne; will you assist me, brother?” ‘Huh?
What is she talking about?
Whatever, I’ll just trick her first.’ “Of course.
Let me go home and plan properly with you, sister.
Just wait for my good news.” “Good.
Take care, brother.” “Stay where you are, sister.
There’s no need for formalities between us.” Then he turned and ran.
The onlookers sighed, feeling they had witnessed a great drama today.
Then they remembered the important matter and began fighting for the wine again.
During the scramble, someone noticed something was wrong.
“Where’s that full bottle of Fire-Water?
Where did it go?
Who hid it?” The scene became chaotic again, but one bystander didn’t participate.
He was seriously recording the conversation between Emperor Ying and Kaeya, planning to go home and have his child study it.
After finishing his notes, he saw the others still fighting.
Bystander: “What are you all still fighting for?
Didn’t you notice Kaeya’s back pocket was bulging just now?” As soon as the words were spoken, silence fell over the area.
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“Damn, we got played by that guy again.” “Hiss, as expected of our God Kaeya.
It seems we still have much to learn.” “No, he must come to my house for dinner today.” “None of you will do.
I’ve decided to go straight to his house tonight and have his babies.” Everyone looked over to see who this ‘immortal’ was.
They saw a man over nine feet tall, with a back like a tiger and a waist like a bear; Kaeya would look like a loli in front of him.
Knowing they couldn’t compete, the crowd dispersed.
Their fear and pressure regarding the Dragon Disaster were long forgotten.
They walked home with their arms around each other’s shoulders, bragging as usual.
In their hearts, they prayed for their Wine Sovereign.
‘Hope he hasn’t passed away, or at least hope the wine is okay.’ Emperor Ying returned to the Good Hunter restaurant just as Sara was bringing out the finished dishes.