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Xiao | In previous years, the Mingxiao Lantern has been visible even from there. |
Xiao | So, is the matter resolved? |
Traveler | We took care of it, but— |
Xiao | —Good. |
Traveler | Are you really not going to see the Mingxiao Lantern? |
Xiao | No. As I said, I am not partial to crowded areas. Especially at this time of the year. |
Traveler | The Mingxiao Lantern this year is Skybracer. |
Paimon | Yeah, it's a super impressive-looking giant deer, let's go take a look together! |
Xiao | "Skybracer..." |
Xiao | Huh, a Mingxiao Lantern nonetheless. A fleeting creation of human hand. It means nothing to me. |
Xiao | If this short-lived spectacle is one you wish to witness, I suggest you go to the city. I, for one, have no interest in the Lantern Rite. |
Traveler | Ta-da! Your very own, miniature Lantern Rite festival! Well if it doesn't look mouth-watering... |
Xiao | So this is what you meant by bringing the festival to me... *sigh* Is there no end to the peculiarities of human behavior? |
Xiao | Does this serve any grander purpose? |
Traveler | This way you can take part in Lantern Rite. |
Traveler | Lantern Rite is meant to include everyone. |
Xiao | ...Is that so? Hmph, human motives defy my attempts to fathom them. |
Traveler | Nobody says you have to enter the city... You can just see us off at the outskirts. |
Xiao | ... |
Xiao | ...Hmph. |
Xiao | So be it. I shall accept your proposal. |
Traveler | There you go! Alright, time to hit the road! |
Traveler | You are obviously one of the heroes this festival is all about... Why don't you wanna get involved? |
Xiao | I... detest the rabble. |
Xiao | No cares in the world, so peaceful, so joyful... They are nothing like me. |
Xiao | Too long have I spent slaughtering, accompanied by the burden of suffering that follows in its wake. Crossing paths with all those jubilant people will only make me... |
Xiao | ...That's all I have to say. |
Xiao | Farewell. |
Traveler | Are you sure you don't want to go with us? |
Xiao | Are you really so enamored with such trivial amusements? |
Zhongli | I see... so the important guest is the Conqueror of Demons. I've been looking forward to meeting you. |
Zhongli | The director didn't mention anything when she invited us. What a pleasant surprise... Gathered here with us tonight are not only young and accomplished individuals, but also the protector of Liyue's peace, Adeptus Alatus. |
Zhongli | To convene here with all of you is indeed a great honor. |
Xiao | Uhhh... |
Xiao | ...It's almost Lantern Rite, yet you took all the trouble coming here... |
Zhongli | *sigh* The director has a way of making it difficult to decline... |
Xiao | Rex Lapis... May I ask what troubles you? |
Zhongli | The director asked me to buy sesame oil in preparation for the celebrations. |
Xiao | ...? |
Xiao | Then why would you... come all the way to Wangshu Inn... |
Zhongli | I had a pleasant chat with Chef Yanxiao and received some spices from him. And... see? Here's some matsutake and a portion of ham. |
Xiao | What about the sesame oil... |
Zhongli | Mm... It's a shame. I couldn't find the kind the director was looking for. |
Xiao | I'm sure you're exaggerating, Zhong— Ahem, Sir. |
Hu Tao | Ugh, there he goes again! Enough with the pleasantries. Go let our guest take a seat. |
Hu Tao | Everyone here today is well-known in their own field and has probably heard about one another to some extent. Some of us are even old acquaintances, so there's no need to be this formal. |
Hu Tao | I heard that the Conqueror of Demons and Traveler are pretty close, no? |
Hu Tao | Great! You two sit together! |
Zhongli | You should take a seat too, Director. |
Hu Tao | Oh? Finally remembered me? |
Hu Tao | When we arrived just now, the hosts at Xinyue Kiosk told me our dishes are almost ready. Perfect timing. |
Hu Tao | Let's not wait any longer and ask them to bring out the food. |
Paimon | Paimon would've never guessed the person Hu Tao went to fetch was Xiao... |
Chongyun | That's also the first I've heard of (Traveler) and Paimon being friends with the Conqueror of Demons. |
Paimon | You know Xiao too? |
Chongyun | "Knowing" is a bit of an overstatement. I've always looked up to him. |
Chongyun | You might not know this, Paimon, but we exorcists have worked in close collaboration with the Conqueror of Demons for many generations, dispelling evil together, both in the open and from the shadows. |
Chongyun | Hard to imagine that thanks to Hu Tao, I've finally gotten the chance to meet him... Conqueror of Demons, I am honored to make your acquaintance. |
Xiao | Likewise. |
Xingqiu | It is a great honor indeed to have a chance to meet the legendary Conqueror of Demons. Chongyun has brought that name up quite a few times in the past. |
Xingqiu | I remember you mentioning wanting him to understand the importance of exorcists... |
Chongyun | Ahem! |
Xiangling | Uh, we know each other too! |
Xiangling | He helped try my dishes during the Masterful Chefs cook-off! |
Xiangling | Hehe, I didn't think we'd have the chance to meet again. Happy Lantern Rite! |
Xingqiu | No anecdote, however, compares to meeting you in person. I'm Xingqiu, Xiangling and Chongyun's friend. The pleasure is all mine. |
Paimon | Whoa, everyone's getting all formal and polite all of a sudden... Paimon doesn't know what she should say anymore... |
Paimon | Uh, Adeptus Xiao... Mighty Conqueror of Demons! Please accept Paimon's greetings, too! Belated Happy Lantern Rite! |
Xiao | There's no need to be so polite. |
Hu Tao | ...Tch! |
Hu Tao | You're right. This was meant to be a nice little get-together between friends, after all. Too much formality kills the atmosphere. |
Hu Tao | I didn't plan this gathering only for everyone to walk on eggshells, ai ya! |
Paimon | What's your true intention, then...? |
Hu Tao | A little get-together between friends, sipping the finest tea, and watching lanterns float into the sky. Bidding farewell to the past, and embracing the present with joy. |
Hu Tao | And that is something our consultant would say. I think it deserves a standing ovation. |
Zhongli | Indeed. Exceptional acting skills, Director. |
Hu Tao | As for me, I'm just here to have fun and treat everyone to something good! |
Hu Tao | We all worked really hard this year. Whether traveling or guiding... |
Hu Tao | Cooking, helping with the family business, exorcising evil spirits, or conquering demons... |
Hu Tao | And of course, our consultant, who's been helping out at the parlor every now and then. |
Hu Tao | Everyone has done some pretty amazing things. |
Hu Tao | As the one who brought everyone together, it goes without saying that I'm the one most deserving of praise! |
Paimon | Huh. Sounds kinda self-important, but Paimon thinks it's pretty amazing that she managed to talk Xiao into coming... He rarely ever enters Liyue Harbor, after all. |
Traveler | I'm curious about how she did it. |
Xiao | It wasn't as complicated as you think. |
Hu Tao | ...Okay gotcha, thanks, boss lady! |
Verr Goldet | It's not boss lady, just boss! |
Verr Goldet | And there she goes... What a lively girl. |
Hu Tao | Conqueror of Demons! Adeptus Xiaaaaao! |
Hu Tao | Guardian of Wangshu Inn! Hero of Dihua Marsh! |
Hu Tao | I know you're thereeee! |
Xiao | Tch... |
Xiao | Quiet! Do not disturb the peace. |
Hu Tao | Sorry! But you wouldn't show up if I didn't yell your name, would you? |
Xiao | ...I know you. You're the 77th Director of Wangsheng Funeral Parlor. |
Xiao | Is there something you need? |
Hu Tao | But despite our deep-rooted connection, it still took me quite a while to actually convince him. |
Traveler | Was he worried about his karma? |
Hu Tao | You know him pretty well, huh? |
Xiao | This matter is out of my control, so I need to be cautious. |