Jing Chen held Columbia carefully.
The two of them were at the Starsnatch Cliff, gazing at the sunset, the sea, and the distant city of Mondstadt.
Columbia was also stunned by the scenery.
The sea under the setting sun, and the interwoven mountain streams, allowed them to overlook all of Mondstadt.
(There was a saying that could perfectly describe it, but I'm afraid of being accused of… never mind.)
"The scenery here is so beautiful!! A-Chen."
"Yeah. I heard that the terrain of Mondstadt was actually blown out by that guy, Barbatos."
"After all, he's one of the Seven Archons, he used to be very powerful."
"As for now, I'm not sure. But he's really lazy, always freeloading, and never does anything."
It was obvious that Columbia was displeased with Barbatos's actions yesterday, so Jing Chen quickly changed the subject.
"By the way, Aya, do you know anything about the past of the Starsnatch Cliff?"
Columbia shook her head slightly.
"I don't know much."
"Sigh, this Starsnatch Cliff was almost blown to smithereens by Klee's mother, Alice."
"Alice?! That lawless, mysterious, and powerful witch, right? She even wrote me a letter."
Jing Chen looked at Columbia, puzzled. That Alice was a big troublemaker.
She had even written letters to Columbia.
"It was a long time ago, look."
Columbia took the letter from her space backpack and handed it to Jing Chen.
"To the Third of the Fatui Harbingers, Columbia, Little Sister,
Recently, I'm planning to form a Teyvat idol group.
Barbara has already agreed, and I sincerely invite you and Kamisato Ayaka of Inazuma to participate.
In addition, Dori also recommended Nilou from Sumeru to me. And I've also heard Yun Jin's performance in Liyue.
I feel that all of you have great potential. If the five of you can agree,
then this Teyvat idol group will be an unprecedented attempt."
"Of course, I respect your choice, if you agree later on.
Please burn this letter immediately.
Whenever, wherever, I will instantly teleport to the place where the letter is burned."
Jing Chen frowned after reading the letter.
Be an idol in Teyvat?! Like Barbara?!
What is Alice thinking?!
Absolutely not! My Columbia is mine, what's with this idol nonsense!!
Just as Jing Chen was about to throw the letter away, he paused, considering it further.
Wait, Alice has left her mark all over Teyvat.
But he'd also traveled all over Teyvat, so why hadn't he met her?!
Furthermore, her mystery and power were probably even greater than he imagined.
Burning the letter would bring her here immediately; perhaps he should keep it for now, in case it proved useful later.
Seeing Jing Chen deep in thought, Columbia spoke softly.
"A-Chen, if you want to keep it, then do. After all, there seem to be so many secrets surrounding Alice."
Jing Chen nodded slightly and put the letter back into his spatial backpack.
Alice, Klee's mother, the old guardian of Mondstadt, Witch's Council Elder A...
So many titles were associated with her.
Columbia continued to snuggle beside Jing Chen, enjoying the sea breeze as they gazed into the distance together.
This feeling of leisure and freedom was wonderful.
"A-Chen, is Eula alright?"
"With Amber there, nothing will go wrong. She'll be ready to return to Snezhnaya tomorrow."
"Mhm."
They accompanied each other in silence, only their hearts speaking.
Cloud Retainer watched all this from afar, and felt pleased for Jing Chen.
Perhaps with Columbia by his side, he wouldn't have been alone and solitary in this world his entire life.
Sigh, but Ganyu and Shenhe, why couldn't they have given Jing Chen a chance earlier?
They had to wait until Columbia was already with Jing Chen, or even after Columbia, before they knew regret.
In Yuehai Pavilion, Ganyu, who was working, suddenly sneezed.
Keqing, who was beside her, put down the documents in her hand and handed Ganyu a handkerchief.
"Ganyu, are you alright?"
"Ah?! Keqing, I'm fine. It's probably just Cloud Retainer, she must have been thinking about me."
As soon as she said the words "Cloud Retainer," Keqing also fell into a bit of thought.
Three days after the last conversation with Jing Chen.
Even though she had repeatedly advised Ningguang to let go, to let it go.
But she still couldn't let go of Jing Chen. After finishing her work, she secretly went to Mount Aozang again by herself.
She just wanted to see him from afar, one more time.
But there was no trace of anyone on Mount Aozang, not even Cloud Retainer's abode.
It was Mountain Shaper who told her that Jing Chen, Columbia, and Cloud Retainer had all left Liyue.
"Keqing, what's wrong?"
"Huh?! Nothing, nothing. Let's continue working, Ganyu."
"This time, we need to complete the work for Liyue for the next fifteen years, and at the same time, prepare various measures to deal with unexpected situations."
Ganyu smiled faintly. She understood why Keqing used to work so tirelessly.
Because only work could allow her to temporarily forget Jing Chen.
I don't know how much time has passed.
"Sister Columbia, Brother Jing Chen, dinner is ready."
Noelle's voice came from behind.
Jing Chen took Columbia's hand and slowly got up and left.
Under a sky filled with stars, Jing Chen and Columbia ate the dinner Noelle had prepared.
"Sister Columbia, this is the Golden Fried Egg and the Moon Pie I made for you.
Brother Jing Chen, this is the Steamed Fish and Mora Meat I prepared for you."
Jing Chen and Columbia looked at each other. Noelle was really considerate.
She had even prepared some Liyue dishes specifically for them.
At the campsite, everyone was laughing and chatting.
Perhaps, this was what life was all about.
The next morning.
Jing Chen wrote a letter and handed it to Noelle.
"Noelle, could you please give this to Eula for me?"
"Of course, Jing Chen-gege. Are you and Columbia-jie going to leave Mondstadt today?"
"Yes. Columbia and I are leaving Mondstadt today to return to Snezhnaya. Thank you for taking care of us during our time here, Noelle."
Columbia stepped forward and handed Noelle a gem radiating powerful elemental energy.
"Noelle, this is Wish Jade from our Seelie. It can withstand any blow from beings below the level of a god. Of course, it's also a symbol of our blessing and friendship."
At first, upon hearing that she would receive a strike from a god, Noelle wanted to decline.
But after hearing it was a symbol of blessings and friendship, Noelle finally chose to reach out and accept it.
Noelle clutched the Wish Jade tightly in her hand.
"Thank you, Sister Columbia. Noelle will definitely keep it safe forever.
Even if it means giving her life, Noelle will protect it like a knight."
Columbia gently tapped Noelle on the head.
"Silly girl, live well, your life is the most important thing."
Noelle nodded slightly, smiled at Jing Chen and Columbia, and bowed to them.
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