In the eight-eight hall, Chiyo Rei, who was surrounded by screenwriters, turned his head slightly as if he felt something, and looked at the dark alley with his peripheral vision.
For some reason, he always felt like someone was looking at him just now.
"Xiao Lian, how did you come up with that story? It's not like something a child of your age could write."
An editor's question interrupted Chiyo Rei's train of thought. He quickly recovered and explained, "Some of the plots are adapted from what I heard in real life, not all of them were thought up by me."
"It's actually like this. Using the rumors you have heard to make a second compilation can not only be based on reality and make people feel real, but also incorporate your own thoughts and ideas. It is a very convenient method." The editor nodded and said to Chiyo Lian praised.
Chiyo Rei laughed twice in response. That story was related to Ni Yu. He wrote it to clarify his thoughts and try to find out the reason why Ni Yu could escape from the doctor.
In order to prevent the real purpose from being exposed, he had to choose the mode of a novel. After all, it is normal for a mysterious organization to plan earth-shattering conspiracies in novels.
If he hadn't said it, no one would have thought that the mysterious organization in the story refers to the Fools far away in the winter.
But we still need to pay attention to it in the future.
Although he was confident that he did not realize that he was fooling the public, Chiyo Rei still silently warned himself to be measured, otherwise it would be embarrassing if he became a prophet in the future.
Chiyo Rei thought so and heard the editor ask a new question.
After chatting for a while, the editors finally remembered the most important thing.
"Speaking of which, Xiao Lian, do you want to give yourself a pen name?" the older editor asked kindly.
Chiyo Rei thought about it seriously and realized that this was an opportunity.
After learning that the Mikage Furnace Heart had been closed in advance, and that Niwa and Katsuragi were still alive, he concluded that there was someone in Teyvat who knew the plot, and that the other party had rewritten the script.
All along, Chiyo Rei has never forgotten to look for that person. However, he currently does not have the ability to conduct a large-scale investigation and can only inquire secretly.
Therefore, choosing a pen name was an opportunity. He could use the pen name to secretly indicate that there was a second time traveler in Teyvat who knew the plot.
Chiyo Rei thought of this and decided what pen name he should choose.
Pretending to be thinking about the name seriously, he said the name again a few seconds later, "I want to be called Conan."
"What does this pen name mean?" the editor asked casually.
"It's just a random thought, it doesn't mean anything." Chiyo Rei answered vaguely. In fact, he wanted to come up with a more recognizable name, but that would not fit in with Inazuma's naming format and would make people feel strange.
After thinking about it, he found that it would be best to choose a pen name that was well-known in the world where he was before and would not cause ambiguity in Teyvat. It would be better for people who understand him to recognize it at once, and for people who don't understand it to be able to pass it by. Will care.
Chiyo Rei believes that given the popularity of Detective Conan in his original world, he can definitely achieve that effect.
At this time, he glanced at the editor nervously. I don't know if it was a psychological effect. He looked at everyone now like a "fellow fellow".
Unfortunately, the editor just asked and didn't pay much attention. After writing down the pen name Conan, he asked Chiyo Rei to pick out any books he liked.
"Editor-in-chief Yae told me that you can take away any book you like." The editor did not forget Yae Kamiko's instructions.
Chiyo Rei did not expect Yae Shenzi to be so generous, and was flattered for a moment.
It was also at this time that he noticed that both the Eightfold Divine Son and the Qingqi were missing.
In an instant, Chiyo Rei realized that it was a lie that Yae Kamiko was looking for Qinqi through that manuscript, but it was true that he had something to discuss.
Thinking like this, he walked towards the bookcase, pretending to choose a book on the surface, but in fact Chiyo Rei was speculating why Yae Shenzi called the Qinqizhe here this time.
After thinking for a while, he thought that there was most likely new progress in the investigation of the Tasha incident.
Ever since arriving at Narukami Island, Qingqi has never given up on investigating the matter.
However, Chiyo Rei is not very clear about where Qinqi Zhe found out. This is not because he does not care, but because of his physical age, several insiders including Qingqi Zhe avoid this matter, even if occasionally Even if I mention it, I won’t say any key information.
In Chiyorei's view, this was like some kind of protective mechanism. He was scratching his head and wanted to know the inside story, but the reply he received was that he should explore the previous area later.
With a silent sigh, Chiyo Rei picked up a newly published Youkai Encyclopedia and found a seat in the Yae Hall to read it.
This book was very well written. He was casually reading it to pass the time, but after flipping through a few pages, he was attracted by the content. It wasn't until he heard the sound of footsteps in his ears that he came back to his senses from the book.
"Do you like this book?" Yae Kamiko walked towards Chiyo Rei.
Chiyo Rei wrote down the number of pages, closed the book and replied, "The content is very interesting."
Hearing this evaluation, Yae Kamiko nodded with satisfaction, "Then this book will be a big seller."
Blinking, Chiyo Rei heard the words and looked down at the cover that he had not paid much attention to before. He found that the lower right corner of the book cover was marked with a line of words, Young People's Books.
For a moment, he felt mixed emotions in his heart.
Yae Kamiko observed Chiyo Rei's reaction and said in a playful tone, "There will be a celebration tonight and there will be many stalls. If you are not in a hurry to go back, you can go shopping."
Forcing herself to look away from the line about young people's books, Chiyo Rei responded to Yae Kamiko, "Thank you, editor-in-chief Yae, for reminding me. Qingqi Zhe and I agreed to go when we came."
"Did you make a decision early in the morning? It's really what a child would do." Yae Shenzi sighed with emotion.
Chiyo Rei hesitated for a few seconds, and then whispered, "Editor-in-chief Yae, I don't think I am a child anymore." He had wanted to say this for a long time. After coming to Narukami Island for so long, he had grown up a lot, but he still felt that he was not a child every day. Being treated like a child.
But these words made Yae Shenzi laugh so hard that even his furry ears twitched.
After she finished laughing, she told Chiyo Rei why she was laughing.
"Only a child would say that he is not a child." Before Yae Kamiko could finish her words, she saw Chiyo Rei trying to defend herself again. His anxious and angry look was very much like a fried tuanque, which made her couldn't help but think. Give it a pinch.
Just as she was about to implement it, a helpless voice came to her mind.
The Qinqi walked towards Yae Kamiko and separated her from Chiyo Rei.
"Prince Yae, I heard the editors were looking for you when I came here." Qingqi said warmly. He was not lying. Those editors were looking for the Son of Yae.
Seeing that Qingqi Zhe didn't want her to tease the children, Yae Kamiko didn't pay much attention. She just corrected, "Don't call me Palace Secretary here, call me Chief Editor." After saying that, she found that Chiyo Rei was really lovable. I like it, and I called him by the right name as soon as I met him.
The Qingqi nodded to show that he remembered. Then he turned to Chiyo Rei and asked softly, "Rei, do you want to go out? The festival will start in a while."
As soon as he heard that he could leave, Chiyorei nodded vigorously.
Seeing him like this, Yae Shenzi let out a disappointed sigh.
Disappointed, she didn't do much to stop him. She just lowered her voice and asked Chiyo Rei not to forget to write a new manuscript before the two left.
"I'm looking forward to the follow-up." Yae Kamiko said with a smile.
As soon as these words came out, Chiyo Rei suddenly felt a little stressed. He jotted them down randomly, and then quickly walked out of the eight-layered hall with Qingqi Zhe.
As soon as he walked out of the door, Chiyo Rei did not forget to look back to see if Yae Shenzi had followed. His vigilant look made the admirer smile.
Somehow, at this moment, the Qinqi somewhat understood why Yae Shenzi liked to tease Chiyo Rei.
Fortunately, Qinqi suppressed this thought in the next second and asked instead, "What should we do next? Should we eat first, or go directly to the festival?"
Chiyorei said without looking back, "Let's go directly to the festival. There is food there too."
"Okay." Qingqi had no idea where to go.
After deciding where to go, Chiyo Rei took a long breath and said to himself, "I really feel like I'm not a child anymore."
Looking at Chiyo Rei, who was much shorter than him, Qinqi didn't want to attack him, so he changed his explanation, "Rei has grown a lot taller."
"Yes, I think so too." Chiyo Rei was inspired. He believed that based on this growth momentum, he would be taller than Qingqi in at most two years.
When he grows taller in the future, he will become a thunder boy!
Chiyo Rei was excited just by imagining it. Becoming a thunder-type adult was tantamount to breaking the rules of the game.
At this moment, Chiyo Rei wished he had a baseball bat at hand for him to swing twice to express his excitement about breaking the rules.
The admirers on the side felt Chiyo Rei's high-spirited mood and couldn't help but relax.
Holding Chiyo Rei's hand, Qingqi Zhe turned a corner with him and came to the street next to Yaedo Hall.
As soon as they walked in, excitement hit them.
"It's here so soon." Chiyo Rei's attention was suddenly drawn away. He looked at the various stalls on the street. Colorful lights were hung before he signed. Pedestrians of all kinds were walking and gathering on the street.
The noisy scene successfully made Chiyorei throw away all his imagination about the future. He looked around, his eyes full of novelty, and he didn't see the corners of the strange man's mouth next to him curl up again.
Sure enough, he was still a child. The Qingqi thought silently, and felt that it would be good for Chiyo Rei to be a child forever, without worries, and to live a carefree life every day.
But he just hopes, he knows very well that the child will grow up...
"Qingqi, there is a stall selling masks over there."
The admirer who was called watched Chiyo Rei run towards the stall first, leaving only his back.
However, Chiyo Rei turned around before taking two steps, and the two of them collided without any warning.
The curious person was stunned for a moment, then he collected his thoughts and said, "Sorry, I was distracted." As he spoke, the subtle melancholy was diluted and replaced by relief.
Even if the child will grow up and change, at least they are spending a happy time together now.
They are in a country that symbolizes eternity. Unfortunately, for all living things, nothing remains the same.
Those who are fascinated for the first time have a different understanding of eternity.
Chiyo Rei had no idea what Qingqi was thinking. After thinking about it for a moment, he took the other person's absence as something related to the Taosha incident.
After hesitating for a moment, Chiyo Rei pointed to the fox mask hanging on the stall and expressed his opinion, "What do you think of this?" He wanted to find a topic so that the admirer would not be too deeply affected by those things.
"The workmanship is good." The admirer commented. This mask reminded him of the items used by the priests of Narukami Taisha Shrine, so he asked casually, "Do you want it, Rei?"
"I'm fine, I think it suits you very well." Chiyo Rei told the truth.
With a chuckle, the Qinqizhe reminded, "I already have one."
After being reminded, Chiyo Rei remembered why he thought it was suitable for Qinqi Zhe, which prompted him to change the subject, "Then I'll buy it for myself. I don't have it yet."
Seeing Chiyo Rei pay the money, Qinqi suddenly joked, "Does Rei want to learn to dance?"
Chiyo Rei, who was holding a fox mask, immediately denied, "No!" In fact, he had tried it, but after the dance, Yae Kamiko, who encouraged him to dance, regretfully told him that she would make an exception for him to wear a shrine maiden costume and novice when participating in festivals in the future. The witches stood in the audience.
...Anyway, in the end we ended up wearing a miko costume again!
Chiyo Rei did not tell the audience about his failed dance experience. He put on a fox mask and walked away, planning to change the topic.
However, for the sake of beauty, the eyes of the fox mask were opened very small. As soon as Chiyo Rei put it on, his field of vision was compressed, so that he did not see a group of costumed dancers walking over talking and laughing, squeezing through the crowd.
"Rei." Qingqi called Chiyo Rei's name and tried to hold him back.
Unfortunately, he was a step too late. The unprepared Chiyo Rei had no time to escape and was pushed aside by the dancers.
When he regained his footing, the Qingqi figure was no longer in his narrow field of vision.
Chiyo Rei immediately realized that he and Qingqi were separated.
Just when Chiyo Rei decided to stay where he was and wait for the Qingqi to come to him, in the dense flow of people, a young man wearing black clothes and a gorgeous bamboo hat appeared in his eyes.
Skirmishers.
A name appeared in Chiyo Rei's mind.
In shock, his legs and feet chased after him uncontrollably.
