Lumine was chatting and laughing with Kael.
Hearing Paimon's sudden shout, she was stunned for a moment. "What?"
However, before Paimon could answer, Lumine followed her gaze downstairs.
When her eyes landed on the two familiar figures walking along the wooden planks toward Wangshu Inn, Lumine's expression froze instantly, a look of astonishment flashing in her eyes.
"Barbara?... And Fischl?!"
Lumine's voice was much calmer than Paimon's, but the surprise in it was unconcealable.
At this moment, on the wooden floor downstairs of the inn.
Two familiar figures were running quickly toward the entrance of Wangshu Inn.
One was a blonde girl wearing the nun outfit of the Church of Favonius.
Her eyes sparkled with excitement. Her soft golden hair fluttered gently in the night breeze.
Her skirt swayed slightly as she trotted, like a lively elf.
The other was a girl in a black gothic long dress.
Her golden hair also flowed with shimmer under the night.
Her expression even carried a look of "Destiny is in my hands."
That stride forward seemed to be welcoming a great reunion of fate.
Lumine stared at these two blankly, countless questions flashing through her mind instantly.
Why are they here?
You have to know, she arrived at Wangshu Inn in two days under Kael's ability.
The speed was much faster than ordinary Anemo Vision holders.
But Fischl and Barbara actually came too, which was beyond her expectations.
How did the two girls come so fast?
And what are they doing in Liyue?
Fischl was an investigator for the Adventurers' Guild. Even if she investigated guild missions, it should be within Mondstadt.
Investigation missions in Liyue territory belonged to the Liyue Adventurers' Guild.
The most critical one was Barbara.
Barbara was the Deaconess of the Church of Favonius.
It was rare for her to leave Mondstadt City, let alone Mondstadt territory.
While Lumine was thinking this, Paimon scratched her head, very confused. "Is it really Barbara and Fischl?! Why are they here?! Weren't they still in Mondstadt City?!"
"So fast?"
Kael glanced at the two girls downstairs, also slightly surprised.
He didn't expect Fischl to find him so quickly.
And she brought Barbara along.
Immediately, Kael instructed the Manager.
Open two rooms for the girls, and invite them up.
The Manager resting aside did so immediately.
Went downstairs quickly.
At this time, the night breeze of Wangshu Inn blew gently. The lanterns upstairs swayed slightly, spilling soft light.
And downstairs.
"Hmph hmph hmph—!!"
Fischl had already stepped into the entrance of the inn.
Looking at Wangshu Inn in front of her, the corner of her mouth raised in a proud smile, her gold-purple pupil flashing with mysterious and fanatical brilliance.
Fischl slowly raised her right hand, assuming a very ritualistic pose.
Looking deeply into the depths of the inn, her voice carried a trace of excitement and solemn rhythm, as if a stage play of fate was about to be staged—
"Thy destiny cannot escape my guidance after all!"
"Kael, we have crossed thousands of mountains and rivers, and finally here—welcomed the moment of the convergence of fate!"
Barbara panted lightly, tidying up her hair blown by the night breeze.
Then she looked toward the second floor of the inn with a flushed face.
Can see Kael soon.
Wonder if Kael is resting.
The two girls at this time didn't see Kael and Lumine on the fourth floor of Wangshu Inn.
Immediately, the two girls walked into Wangshu Inn.
In the next second, the Manager of Wangshu Inn greeted them cordially, smiling. "Guests, the person you are looking for is already upstairs. Please follow me."
"He has already opened rooms for you."
"Eh?"
Hearing this, Barbara's eyes lit up.
Does that mean... Kael saw them upstairs just now?
Otherwise, why would he order this?
Beside her, Fischl raised her chin proudly, revealing deep expectation in her eyes.
Finally...
Finally seeing Kael!
Immediately led by the Manager, the two girls walked upstairs.
On the way up the stairs, Fischl's heart beat slightly faster.
But she still maintained the posture of "Prinzessin of Condemnation, Noble and Majestic."
Until she walked to the inn floor where Kael was, and glimpsed the figure in front out of the corner of her eye, her heartbeat accelerated involuntarily.
That was the familiar back.
Even in the noisy crowd, she could recognize Kael's existence at a glance.
In an instant, an impulse to throw herself into Kael's arms emerged in her mind.
She knew herself too well.
Since Kael left Mondstadt, she had the idea of following him.
Now seeing him again, this desire surged almost uncontrollably in her chest.
But...
When her peripheral vision swept over Lumine and Paimon sitting aside, that impulse was forcibly suppressed by her.
No, how can the Prinzessin of Condemnation lose her composure like this?
She took a deep breath, trying hard to maintain her consistent "Noble Posture."
Then she raised her head slightly, speaking in the most skilled "Chuunibyou Tone"— "Hmph, Kael, I have finally descended into thy destiny again!"
"Dost thou know, we crossed the sea of stars, crossed the river of time and space, just to arrive here. However..."
Fischl paused, changing her tone, a trace of expectation in her voice. "However, our journey is very exhausting. Thou must quickly prepare a sumptuous dinner for us to make up for our hard work on the journey!"
In short.
She's hungry. Serve the food quickly!
Kael looked at her pretending to be calm but unable to hide her excitement, and laughed dumbly.
Sure enough, still the familiar Fischl.
Clearly excited to death inside, but insists on using this "Arrogant and Mysterious" attitude to cover up.
"Okay, dinner will be here soon. I already told the Manager."
Kael smiled and spoke, making Fischl narrow her eyes.
Kael knows what's up!
At this time, Lumine and Paimon aside looked at Barbara with curiosity.
Paimon couldn't help flying to Barbara, asking with a surprised face, "Barbara, how did you suddenly come to Liyue?! This is a long way!"
Lumine had the same doubt.
She originally thought she would see Barbara again when she returned to Mondstadt next time. Unexpectedly, she delivered herself to the door tonight?!
Hearing this, Barbara subconsciously glanced at Kael, cheeks blushing slightly.
Gently grabbing her skirt, she said somewhat embarrassedly, "Uh... actually, it's because of a magical ticket."
"Magical ticket?"
Paimon's eyes lit up instantly, interested immediately. "What ticket?"
Barbara lowered her head slightly, as if organizing her language, then whispered, "It's just... Fischl said she had a very powerful pass that needed my help to activate."
"Then, she said she wanted to come to Liyue to find Kael. I thought about it and agreed to help."
"Then we used that pass and came to Liyue all at once."
"We found Wangshu Inn with the help of the Millelith."
"Ah?"
Hearing this, Paimon's mouth instantly opened into an "O" shape, full of shock.
A trace of astonishment also flashed in Lumine's eyes.
"What?! There is actually such a magical thing?!"
Paimon patted her small face in disbelief. "Wait wait wait, this thing sounds very rare, it can actually teleport directly?"
Barbara nodded gently. "Yes, I didn't expect it to really work either..."
"But Fischl said it was the guidance of Fate, so I helped try it, and the result..."
She spread her hands, a trace of confusion in her eyes, but more surprise.
Paimon and Lumine looked at each other, the shock on their faces not completely dissipated, seeming to be still trying to digest this information.
However, soon, Paimon thought of something abruptly.
She widened her eyes and looked at Kael. "Kael, you actually have this kind of ticket? Why didn't you give us one?"
"You don't need it."
Hearing Paimon's words, Kael shook his head and laughed.
"That's true."
Hearing Kael's words, Paimon scratched her head.
Following Kael, they could return to Mondstadt together directly, indeed didn't need this ticket.
"Then congratulations, Fischl, Barbara."
In the next second, Paimon grinned. "The food at Wangshu Inn is delicious. You must enjoy it later."
"Mm-hmm."
Hearing Paimon's words, Barbara nodded, whispering, "This ticket is still very incredible, saving a lot of travel time."
Only after experiencing it personally could Barbara understand the gold content of this ticket.
She didn't think it was real before.
Just to help Fischl.
Unexpectedly, it really happened, making her brain a bit dizzy now.
Hearing Barbara's words, Fischl beside her assumed an arrogant posture, flicking her hair, tone carrying a trace of pride: "Hmph hmph hmph, the Guide of Fate has long arranged everything. Thou need not be surprised."
Paimon looked at Fischl's triumphant appearance and looked at Lumine.
Still the familiar Fischl.
In this relaxed atmosphere, the Manager soon brought the dishes.
The steaming food emitted aroma, making Fischl and Barbara's appetites open wide.
The two girls were busy all day and hardly ate.
Now smelling such delicious food, hunger surged instantly.
Barbara chewed slowly and gracefully, behaving elegantly, revealing the gentle dignity of a Church Nun;
While Fischl gorged herself without any image.
Eating while sighing at the deliciousness of Liyue cuisine, her mouth still uttering chuunibyou comments like "Mmh, we have finally received the deliciousness bestowed by Fate", making Paimon roll her eyes constantly.
When the meal was almost done.
Several people admired the night view on the terrace on the second floor of Wangshu Inn.
Agreed to stroll around the Liyue scenery around Wangshu Inn together tomorrow, and ask for some news by the way.
Barbara stretched gently, revealing a gentle smile. "Traveled all day today, should rest early. Have to stroll around Liyue tomorrow."
Paimon yawned and waved. "Then good night!"
Everyone returned to their rooms.
After returning to the room, Barbara closed the door gently and let out a long breath.
Then walked to the table and closed the window.
Then walked into the room, washed up simply.
Wiping her cheeks with a warm towel, soothing herself from the day's running.
After washing, she tidied her dress, stood in front of the mirror and examined herself.
After confirming her demeanor was decent, she nodded with satisfaction, ready to sleep peacefully.
However, just as she walked to the window, preparing to open it wide, a sneaky figure suddenly broke into her field of vision!
Under the night.
Outside her window, through the paper window, it could be seen.
A figure was sticking to the wall carefully, walking past her window quietly.
Figure light and secretive, like a stalker in the night.
Seeing this scene, Barbara was stunned for a moment, her heart stagnating abruptly.
Is this a thief?
Are there thieves in this place?
Barbara frowned slightly, subconsciously leaning forward a bit.
Then her finger gently pushed open a crack in the window, peeking out quietly.
The night breeze blew gently, blowing the banner of Wangshu Inn.
And that sneaky figure was finally completely exposed in her sight—
Fischl?!
Barbara's eyes widened a few points instantly.
Watching Fischl's figure shuttle quietly outside her room with a shocked face, quietly groping toward the room next door.
That was... Kael's Room!
"...No way?"
Seeing this scene, Barbara's brain was instantly confused.
Holding her breath, staring dumbfounded as Fischl familiarly groped to the window of Kael's room.
Then—
Fischl actually climbed in directly?!
"...???"
Barbara's expression froze instantly.
She froze by the window, not knowing how to react for a time.
Mind full of questions and shock.
Fischl actually knows Kael's room?
She actually climbed in through the window directly?!
This is Wangshu Inn!
Not the place they often lived in Mondstadt.
How can Fischl be so... so skilled?!
Barbara didn't know what to do for a time.
She hesitated, but curiosity in her heart finally gained the upper hand.
Finally, she pushed open the door quietly, tiptoed out, and also approached the window of Kael's room.
Wanting to see what Fischl was doing looking for Kael at night. Wanting to chat?
The night was deep. The corridor of Wangshu Inn was illuminated warmly by lights.
Barbara's steps were extremely light, trying not to let the wooden floor make a sound, but her heart beat uncontrollably fast.
Just when Barbara's heart beat faster and she was about to approach the window.
Suddenly, a looming voice drifted into her ears—
It was Fischl's voice!
"...!!"
Barbara's face turned red instantly.
She widened her eyes abruptly, cheeks burning hot, squatting down almost instantly, covering her mouth with both hands, afraid she would scream!
Th... Th... What is this situation?!
Fischl is in Kael's room?!
Barbara's pretty face was so red it could almost drip blood. Her heart beat wildly, her mind chaotic, unable to think at all.
Fischl is too exaggerated.
Doing bad things directly like this?
This is too unladylike!
Fischl couldn't wait to use that ticket to find Kael, just for...?
Traveling a thousand miles to give... give...
Barbara's pretty face was red, biting her lower lip tightly, her heart in a mess.
Then she got up quickly, turned quietly and slipped back to her room.
After closing the door, she leaned against it, cheeks still hot, even feeling her breathing was unstable.
"Fischl... You... You guy..."
Barbara gritted her teeth, burying her face in her clothes in shame, muttering in a low voice, her heart complicated to the extreme.
She originally thought she just accompanied Fischl to find Kael.
But now it seemed... Fischl was fundamentally for...
At this moment.
On the other side.
Outside Liyue Harbor.
Two figures stood quietly, overlooking Liyue Harbor.
"I understand what you said. I will pay attention."
In the next second, Keqing's voice was cold. "I will order the Millelith to pay attention to the movement of that Traveler at any time. The moment they come to Liyue, please invite them for a chat."
"As for the resolution of the Mondstadt Dragon Disaster, I will inform Ningguang, let Ningguang send a message to Mondstadt, and ask about the Traveler by the way."
"Two days is enough to verify."
"As for the Ice Warrior you mentioned, indeed need to pay attention."
Saying this, Keqing looked down at the photo of the Eternal Winter Calamity Shadow given by Yelan, frowning slightly. "Are you sure this guy isn't a monster?"
"En."
Yelan nodded gently. "Said to be a guard. I asked around along the way, and it matches the rhetoric."
"Then let's chat again when they come to Liyue."
Keqing nodded gently.
While Keqing was speaking.
On the other side.
Wangshu Inn.
Kael, who was pressing Fischl and outputting, paused abruptly.
Looking at the virtual text that suddenly appeared in front of him, his eyelid jumped violently.
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