Paimon is right—indeed big! The Raiden Shogun's thunder is as unquestionable in size as her Electro element.
Something like drawing a blade from the chest is something Furina and Hu Tao could never achieve in their lives.
When the Raiden Shogun draws her blade, the hilt is upward—perfect for pulling out.
If Hu Tao and Furina drew from the chest, the hilt would probably be forward—providing a weapon to the enemy; someone would need to help pull it out.
Cough, so let's talk about the big sister story.
"A long, long time ago, in a far, far away kingdom, there was a beautiful and strong queen. But later, war happened. Though the queen won, she lost many friends."
"'Woo woo,' she was so sad, saying, 'I'll make a robot to help me work. Then, I'll live in the palace forever, never making friends again—so I won't lose friends. Woo woo.'"
The first two gods watched Paimon tell the story with a mentality of enjoying the fun—overall quite happy.
But when it came to Ei, Ei wasn't happy.
What! Are you polite? I didn't cry! I must let the whole world know—I didn't cry!
Though Ei isn't very pleased, Yae Miko is very pleased.
Little Paimon told this story too well—capturing the essence of this Palace Secretary.
If only back when letting the little one write the book, she had let Paimon contribute too.
While thinking this, Paimon also starts telling the part about Miko.
"Cough cough, anyway, the queen had a beautiful and strong priestess friend who couldn't bear seeing her friend locked in the palace forever."
"At this time, the traveler came to this kingdom. She and her companion were both smart and brave."
Paimon can be considered a praise group leader—among the few characters appearing, she praised them all.
Everyone is happy, except Ei.
I said I didn't cry!
Ei now understands Ganyu's feelings—at this moment, really wondering whether to blame Paimon for telling this story or Lucian for writing it.
Ganyu also didn't expect that after coming to Sumeru, more people empathize with her.
In fact, besides Ei, there's another unhappy person—that's Lumine.
Two people with homophonic names empathize at this moment, but for different reasons.
Ei because Paimon said she wailed, Lumine because of Sudabeh's following statement.
[Sudabeh: "Everyone is so strong! That traveler sister, though not a big sister, is also very strong. When Sudabeh grows up, I'll become a person like that too."]
Lumine pouts—not a big sister, really sorry, why keep emphasizing!
Though Lumine isn't a big sister, it depends on comparison—can't compare to the Raiden Shogun, but still can't compare to you, Hall Master Hu?
Furina too—didn't say that about her, right?
And after Paimon finishes these three stories, the readers suddenly discover something.
Though these three stories aren't exactly the same as what Kaeya said back then, they seem to match.
Bad—could Kaeya be a prophet too?
And everyone discovers another thing—these three stories are about three nations, but seems Liyue alone could tell three stories!
Dragon, sea demon in the sea, and smart big sister fighting the sea demon—all fit!
But compared to these stories, Lumine in the book is more curious about Aranara intelligence, asking about it.
Regarding Aranara, Sudabeh says she forgot—she can't say anything.
Only remembers going to the forest back then to help Grandpa Amraz find herbs to cure eyes, then doesn't remember after.
Here have to say, Sumeru's advantage is 'free medical care'—embodied when Tighnari treated that 'Yunnan person' fungus poisoning, all free.
But medical care is free, medical resources are limited.
Most Sumeru people still have to spend money buying herbs to find doctors or search in the forest for herbs.
So in Tighnari's legend quest, traveling merchants sell herbs—this has trade routes.
Back to the story—can only say Kaus and Sudabeh have tight little mouths; only Yudan is a pure big leaker.
In leaking secrets, Yudan can sit at the same table as the Raiden family and Paimon.
But Paimon has become much smarter after coming to Sumeru—she sees Sudabeh doesn't want to tell them intelligence.
So Paimon brings out 'Sister Rana's' name, saying Rana wants to know.
Even feels one big sister might not be enough—Paimon also uses the big sisters in the stories as fables.
[Paimon says: "The priestess big sister in the story also said: 'Ding ding ding, don't act like a tantrum-throwing child not talking to people!'"]
Ei: Are you done! I'm really going to get angry!
Miko: Hehehe, more, more!
Unfortunately, even if Paimon says this, Sudabeh still won't reveal Aranara news—just promises to tell Sister Rana when grown up.
This little girl is mature to a scary degree! Her words about marrying Rana should be the kind of liking kids have, right? Readers start to be unsure.
Anyway, this girl is too much—mouth so tight, doesn't it make the Traveler seem bad at prying, can't even get info from a child.
This way Traveler is fine, but Paimon is very petty.
Careful she complains to Nahida—issues a whole law prohibiting you from marrying Sister Rana!
Cough, not talking about these nonsense—back to the story, Sudabeh has more to say.
[Sudabeh: "Thank you for telling Sudabeh stories; I really like this story. In the future, I'll become a person like the priestess big sister—smart, beautiful, and strong!"]
She wants to become a big sister like Miko—why not like Ei?
Really can't guess—Ei clearly fits beautiful and strong; so among the three, what doesn't she fit? Surely not because Ei isn't smart?
If it weren't Ei but Makoto in the story, Sudabeh probably would want to become like her.
Those sisters who look so alike—where exactly is the difference? Hard to guess.
[Sudabeh continues: "Then marry Sister Rana as bride!"]
Never forget original intention! From story start to now, she's truly single-minded about marrying Rana.
This sentence Rana doesn't take to heart—just as a child's liking for her.
But readers increasingly feel something off—Sudabeh's obsession with Rana seems exaggerated, truly to the degree of every three sentences mentioning Rana.
Speaking of which, is Sumeru okay? Why feel lesbians everywhere?
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Character Voice-Over · Yae Miko: About Sudabeh
"A very smart child—truly good taste, hehehe."