Two hours passed quickly, and Ken took Klee and Barbara back to his house.
After making sure there were no safety issues, he summoned the vortex gate.
"Daddy, Klee will miss you."
Knowing she was about to go back, little Klee hugged her backpack tightly, reluctant to leave. Her bag was stuffed with all kinds of snacks Daddy had bought.
Ken bent down and patted Klee's head, smiling: "You can come every day, what's there to worry about?"
"That's right, Klee. I will come with you tomorrow too." Carrying a huge plastic bag, Barbara smiled softly, her beautiful eyes squinting.
Her bag was also full of all sorts of Blue Star snacks.
Ken had bought them for Barbara and Klee at the supermarket downstairs.
Thinking of how tasty the spicy strips were, Barbara unconsciously licked her lips.
Hee hee… Klee's daddy really is a good person.
"That's right, Barbara can come too."
Although Barbara liked him now, their bond wasn't strong enough for her to use the vortex gate at will.
Unless the gate actively summoned her, she could only come with Klee.
"Bye, Daddy!"
"Goodbye, Mr. Ken!"
Little Klee, hugging her backpack, followed Barbara through the vortex gate, disappearing from Ken's room, and everything returned to normal.
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Knights of Favonius, Mondstadt.
As the rainbow light faded, Barbara took Klee's hand and stepped out of the vortex, taking a relieved breath at the familiar surroundings.
"So dreamy."
Just a single doorway apart—on one side was the completely different Blue Star, on the other, familiar Mondstadt. The ability to come and go so freely was enviable.
Compared to little Klee's mild disappointment, Barbara was very excited.
Even though she'd only stayed on Blue Star for two hours, she'd seen so many new things—including all kinds of shining idols.
Of course… except for learning the real identity of Lord Anemo Archon, today's trip was wonderful and unforgettable.
"Barbara?"
While Barbara was reminiscing about the trip, Jean's voice called from not far away.
Since Barbara and Klee left, Jean had been waiting at the Knights, waiting for their return.
Hearing movement, Jean ran out.
Seeing them both safe, Jean finally relaxed.
But seeing the huge plastic bag in Barbara's hand, Jean was surprised… Did she bring back so many souvenirs from Blue Star?
"Are you two alright? What did you see today?"
Jean asked with concern. She really wanted to know what was behind that door.
Barbara said excitedly, "Of course we're fine… It really is Blue Star behind that door, and that handsome young man really is Klee's father. He's a really good person…"
Barbara had been wanting to share the whole trip.
Seeing Jean, she immediately started chattering away.
Watching her usually introverted sister so animated, Jean was happy but also a bit puzzled.
Weird… She'd sent Barbara to investigate the man's intentions and true identity, but Barbara's report was nothing like she expected.
Barbara talked more about Ken's cooking, looks, and generosity…
Even when talking about the snacks, she looked a little shy.
"Barbara, is this all you got from the trip?"
Jean held her head, feeling tired.
Her innocent little sister… Is that all your willpower? In just two hours, she seemed to have been completely won over, forgetting her original purpose and only remembering the food.
"Hehe… Anyway, he definitely means no harm, and he even has the power to predict the future. He used our continent as inspiration to make a game called 'Genshin Impact'."
"Today I even voiced 'Barbara' in the game… And the game's profile files record all our past and preferences in detail."
"And even…"
Barbara gestured animatedly, but then remembered the Barbatos situation.
Although today's trip was happy, now that it was over, thinking about Barbatos made her feel a little down.
"And even what?" Jean pressed.
Barbara, looking complicated, said, "Even Lord Barbatos's profile is there… I've already learned Lord Barbatos's true identity."
"That's right!" Klee raised her hand excitedly, "Turns out Lord Anemo Archon is that bard named Venti!"
Jean: "???"
Bard… Bard?
That wine-loving, drunkard Venti?
Seeing Jean's shock, Barbara nodded, "It might be hard to accept, but… I've confirmed it. It's true."
"So… He really is powerful and has goodwill towards Mondstadt." Jean mused.
As for the Anemo Archon's identity, Jean thought it best not to dwell on it.
It was disrespectful to gossip about gods.
And although Barbara's report was a bit unfocused, Jean believed her sister's judgment—the other party was very strong and currently friendly.
As for identity… being Klee's father still needed confirmation.
But at least for now, he seemed harmless.
Thinking of this, Jean asked instinctively, "Since he can predict the future and even made a game, did he say whether Mondstadt's future is safe?"
Barbara: "?"
Klee: "?"
The two blinked at each other, then shook their heads in unison: "No… We forgot to ask."
Jean: "..."
Truly two little kids… So easily won over by food. Klee she could understand, but Barbara too?
Jean helplessly rubbed her forehead, looking at Barbara and Klee, and suddenly felt a bit envious.
Maybe… she should go to Blue Star herself?
To see its wonders—and to check on Mondstadt's future peace, which was what she cared most about as Acting Grand Master.
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