Genshin world.
The Traveler hopped onto the Flamestrider, sitting behind Mavuika.
Paimon obediently lay on the girl's shoulder to avoid being left behind.
"Traveler, Paimon, there's one thing I forgot to tell you."
Before driving off, Rios spoke up to attract the girls' attention: "Mavuika drives pretty fast—be careful not to throw up."
Lumine: ?
Paimon: ??
Mavuika: We're off.
In the next instant, they and the vehicle turned into a streak of light, flying toward the Children of Echoes.
"Too fast!"
Paimon knew her speed might not keep up with the Flamestrider, so from the start, she clung to the Traveler to avoid being thrown off.
But Mavuika's driving speed was really too fast—the powerful wind pressure nearly flung her straight off the Traveler.
If the Traveler hadn't noticed Paimon's grip weakening and quickly reached out to grab her little hand, this emergency food would have flown away.
"Fast? I even slowed down specially." Mavuika up front said.
"What?!" Paimon's surprised voice dissipated in the wind.
At the same time.
The players also got excited.
[It's not a black screen—it's actually fast travel!]
[This is way too thrilling, right?!]
When they saw they were taking the vehicle to the Children of Echoes, players subconsciously thought the screen would go black next, and they'd arrive at the destination in an instant.
Even if not instant teleport, if it was really driving the whole way to the Children of Echoes, it should be at that relatively slow speed—just a bit faster than running.
Who would've thought that after operating the character to get on Mavuika's vehicle, Mavuika's vehicle would spew flames and fly up with the Traveler and others!
Then the screen's scenery shifted—the previously seen landscapes continuously moved backward as Mavuika flew toward the Children of Echoes at an extremely fast speed.
[This is way too thrilling, right?]
[Played Genshin for years, and this is the first time running maps feels this exhilarating!]
[It's not running maps]
[Suddenly flying up scared me]
[If Mavuika after implementation can really fly like this, I'd whale 648 just to get her]
[It definitely can't fly like this—when it's in our hands, it'll probably fly for a few seconds and then can't anymore]
[And the speed will definitely be much slower]
[My wheels~ flying~]
[Why can you send voice messages?]
[What's wrong with that sentence?]
[Star Interstellar Speed King, childhood memories ah]
[Exposed your age there]
[This Mavuika isn't Star Interstellar Speed King, she's Natlan Speed King]
[To be fair, by that logic, isn't Rios the Power Boy King?]
[Fuck!]
[Agan, you're a genius!]
After arriving at the Children of Echoes tribe at a speed like taking a plane, the Traveler shakily got off the Flamestrider, her legs a bit weak.
"Traveler, Paimon, are you a bit carsick?"
Seeing the girls' pale faces, Mavuika apologetically said: "Sorry, I should have driven slower earlier."
"It's fine..." Lumine shook her head slightly, "Just a bit too stimulating."
She was used to the Wind Glider and had forgotten what real flight was like.
Fortunately, the Traveler's physical fitness was strong, and Paimon's life force was tenacious—after resting a bit, their faces returned to normal.
"Now we can go find Kachina."
Despite the perilous journey, upon arriving at the tribe, Paimon immediately perked up again: "Hehe, I hope I get a gift too."
Seeing Paimon's expectant look, the Traveler smiled lightly, then turned to the red-haired woman beside her: "Does Mavuika know what gift Kachina prepared for us?"
"I'm not sure about that." Mavuika smiled and shook her head, then said, "However, after seeing Kachina, you can also go find Xilonen and ask about the Ancient Name—with her abilities, I think she should have some leads by now."
"Huh, why doesn't Mavuika go find her?" Paimon blinked, asking puzzledly.
"This..." Mavuika paused, then said amusedly, "I think Xilonen probably doesn't want to see me."
"Did you two fight?" Paimon asked, then recalled what she'd heard earlier, "Oh, I get it—it must be because the request you made to Xilonen was too difficult, so she got mad, right?"
"Paimon, you're very smart." Mavuika narrowed her eyes in a smile, "Ever since I asked her to forge an Ancient Name for the Traveler, she's been holding a grudge against me—to the point where I don't even dare meet her."
"So, you're sending us to see Xilonen?" The Traveler placed her hands on her hips, half-squinting at Mavuika.
She always felt like this Pyro Archon big sister had an unserious side occasionally.
"The one who made the request to Xilonen was me—if she's angry, it's at me." Mavuika said, "But if it's you meeting Xilonen, she probably won't get mad at you."
[This 'probably' is used very cleverly]
[Speaking of, has any pool character ever gotten mad at the Traveler?]
[No, right?]
[Though the Electro Archon wanted to chop the Traveler with a sword and embed her into the statue, but no pool character has gotten mad at the Traveler]
[I've always been very obedient, with super high EQ—how could anyone get mad at me?]
[That said, I kinda hope when we meet Xilonen later, she gives us a good scolding]
[Sis, scold me!]
[Reverse heaven, family]
Although very curious about the Ancient Name matter, the Traveler and others decided to see Kachina first and check what gift she prepared for them.
"Traveler sis, you came?"
Kachina was slightly surprised upon seeing Lumine and the others.
"Kachina, I heard from the Pyro Archon that you prepared a gift for us—is that true?" Paimon excitedly stomped her feet in the air, her eyes looking over expectantly.
Hearing the girls' words, Kachina thought for a moment: "Did the Pyro Archon tell you to come?"
"Kachina, is today your birthday?" Lumine followed up.
"No, it's not." Kachina quickly shook her head, "I prepared some gifts to thank you for your guidance."
"Oh, so that's it." Lumine realized.
So just teaching a couple moves gets you a gift?
This disciple is too enthusiastic.
"What exactly is the gift?" Paimon asked.
"It's clothes picked out for Traveler sis." Kachina said.
"Clothes?"
The girl perked up immediately, her eyes lighting up.
Am I... oh no, is this lady finally getting new clothes to wear?