Just like the power hidden deep in the Ley Lines, flowing quietly in the air.
"I didn't expect Kael to be able to place this kind of thing in front of the Statue of the Seven and then teleport."
Venti closed his eyes, feeling the information brought by the active Anemo elements from all directions.
"Although the Abyss Order's methods can also use the energy of the Ley Lines to open portals and shuttle, the teleportation method Kael uses is somewhat different."
"With such an ability accompanying the Traveler, it is indeed convenient."
Although Venti still had some doubts in his heart.
What exactly is this power?
How does Kael control it?
But he wasn't in a hurry to pursue it.
After all, these mysteries would always be revealed at the right time.
"And this thing."
Speaking of which, Venti looked at the Eternal Winter Calamity Shadow standing not far away, his expression strange.
Where did this thing come from?
It doesn't look like a monster.
Obviously covered in ice, it should be a Cryo elemental monster.
But he couldn't feel any Cryo elemental power.
However, without thinking too much, Venti could guess that this thing might be related to Kael.
Shaking his head, Venti stopped thinking about it.
"Kael's matters will be revealed sooner or later."
Venti withdrew his thoughts, chuckled, and instantly turned into wind and disappeared.
Although he had been curious about Kael for a long time, he didn't care too much.
It was just that there was a sudden anomaly at the Statue of the Seven, which surprised him, so he came to check.
After a simple understanding, he found it was related to Kael.
Venti immediately stopped caring.
The night passed without words.
The next day.
The morning in Mondstadt was always full of vitality. The sun hung high in the sky, warm sunlight spilling over the earth.
The air was fresh. The breeze brushed the treetops, carrying a scent of spring.
Lumine opened her eyes and rubbed them gently.
Feeling the comfort of her body gradually waking up, Lumine stretched subconsciously.
It feels so good not to sleep in the wild.
Just thinking this, a warm feeling suddenly came from beside her.
Looking down immediately, she froze instantly.
Her quilt was gone, fallen on the floor.
At this moment, she was unconsciously curled up in Kael's arms.
One arm was even wrapped around Kael.
Seeming to have hugged him tightly unknowingly.
W-What is this situation?
Lumine's cheeks instantly dyed with a blush, and her ears became hot rapidly.
I clearly slept on the inside of the bed.
Why does it look like I actively hugged Kael?
Lumine suppressed the shyness in her heart, trying hard to recall last night, but she didn't remember much. Everything seemed too blurry, only hazy sleepiness in her mind.
Lumine's heart beat faster; she could almost hear her heartbeat echoing in her ears.
Then she shrank back slightly, moving her body gently, wanting to get rid of this intimate posture.
At this time, Kael was still sleeping quietly, without any movement.
Lumine lowered her head secretly, looking at her arm hugging Kael tightly, her heart palpitating.
Then she hurriedly retracted her hand, wanting to break away from Kael's embrace.
But accidentally used too much force, her body became unstable, and she almost lost balance.
Immediately, Lumine took a deep breath.
To avoid making any sound, she took a few deep breaths, trying to calm herself down.
Soon, Lumine turned sideways gently, avoiding touching Kael's body.
Then she sat up from the bed silently.
Although she had broken away, Lumine's small face was still as red as a ripe peach.
Then she turned over and got out of bed gently, steps as soft as possible, afraid of making any noise to disturb Kael's rest.
"This will do!"
Lumine narrowed her eyes, quietly tidying the bed.
Although her movements were a bit flustered, she tried her best to avoid attracting too much attention.
She didn't even dare to look back at Kael, afraid Kael would wake up suddenly.
Because facing this situation, she didn't even know how to speak.
Soon, after tidying up.
Lumine stole a glance at Kael on the bed and found Kael still sleeping soundly, seemingly completely unaware of her movements.
Lumine breathed a sigh of relief gently, her heartbeat calming down a bit.
Then she stood up, walked quietly to the window, and opened the curtains, letting the sunlight shine into the room.
In this way, the whole room instantly became bright, as if everything became clear.
"Mmm, so bright."
In the next second, Paimon's voice rang out abruptly.
Paimon, sleeping on the sofa, was rubbing her eyes and yawning.
"Morning, Lumine."
Seeing Lumine already up, Paimon also opened her eyes gradually.
"Morning."
Lumine nodded.
"Hehe, we don't have to worry about sleeping in the wild in the future."
Paimon chuckled. "Thinking that we travel by day and night, come back to Mondstadt City to sleep instantly at night, eat a pleasant breakfast, and continue walking... this kind of adventure is the most convenient."
"Not necessarily."
Hearing Paimon's words, Lumine shook her head. "Did you forget what Kael said last night? To teleport, we need a place with rich Ley Line energy."
"That's true."
Paimon scratched her head.
Not long after, Kael also woke up.
After Kael, Lumine, and Paimon simply washed up, they decided to go to Good Hunter for breakfast.
Sunlight spilled on the streets of Mondstadt through the morning air. Everything seemed quiet and warm.
Perhaps because it was quite early, there were no people on the streets of Mondstadt.
The three walked into the familiar restaurant. Seeing the three walk in, Sara widened her eyes in surprise, looking confused.
"Kael, didn't you leave for Liyue yesterday?"
Sara asked somewhat doubtfully, looking at Kael and Lumine, as if confirming she wasn't seeing things.
"Haha, we came back last night."
Paimon responded with a嘿嘿 immediately, looking at Kael proudly, appearing relaxed and comfortable.
Sara frowned, scratched her head, completely confused about the situation.
Left for a day, came back at night?
Are they not planning to go to Liyue?
Sara walked toward the kitchen while thinking, starting to get busy.
Soon, Sara brought a plate of signature roasted meat.
The aroma was pungent, roasted just right.
Paimon couldn't wait to pick up the fork, eating with gusto.
"Wah, this meat is really delicious!"
"Never get tired of eating it!"
"Can't eat such delicious roasted meat outside!"
Paimon shouted while chewing vigorously.
Especially thinking that she could eat without influence every day next, Paimon was even more satisfied.
Lumine watched Paimon eat happily, her mood also becoming happy.
Soon, the three ate and drank their fill.
Paimon even packed a portion.
After eating and drinking their fill, the three walked out of Good Hunter under Sara's confused gaze.
Only when Kael's back disappeared did Sara scratch her head and come back to her senses.
She couldn't figure it out.
Clearly yesterday Grand Master Jean and others sent Kael and the Traveler away.
How come after a day of not seeing them, these three were in Mondstadt City again?
Could it be a deliberately released fake signal?
But why do that?
Sara scratched her head, found she couldn't figure it out, and stopped thinking about it.
After leaving Good Hunter, Kael found an unmanned corner and moved his mind.
Suddenly, the place where they stood began to blur.
The surrounding scene seemed to be wiped out quickly by an invisible force.
A second later, the three returned to the place where the Statue of the Seven was passed last night.
The surroundings were familiar land, still quiet. The distant peaks swayed gently in the breeze.
The Eternal Winter Calamity Shadow stood honestly not far away as always, like a guard.
"Hehe, so convenient."
Looking at returning to the place they arrived at last night in a blink of an eye, Paimon rubbed her hands excitedly.
Thinking that every travel outside in the future would be so convenient.
She was excited.
"Go, go, go, let's continue to set off today!"
Paimon said while flying forward first.
Lumine and Kael also walked.
As Kael walked.
Under Kael's will.
The Eternal Winter Calamity Shadow walked at the forefront, ready to deal with any appearing monsters, attacks, etc.
At this moment.
Mondstadt City.
Knights of Favonius Headquarters.
Jean sat in the spacious office, flipping through a document in her hand, handling daily affairs quietly.
Sunlight spilled in through the large window. Warm light spilled on the desktop, and the room was filled with a calm atmosphere.
Suddenly, the office door was knocked gently.
A Knight of Favonius walked in with some hesitation.
"Grand Master Jean, do you have a moment?"
The Knight asked respectfully, standing at the door slightly uneasy.
"Come in."
Jean put down the document in her hand, looked up at the knight who came to report, and signaled him to sit down.
The knight sat down slightly and said, "Grand Master Jean, I saw the Traveler and Adventurer Kael today."
His tone carried a bit of confusion and doubt. "I thought I saw it wrong at the time, but after looking carefully, I confirmed it was really them."
"Kael and the Traveler? Didn't they leave yesterday?"
Hearing this, a look of surprise appeared on Jean's face.
"Yes, Grand Master Jean, you heard right."
The knight nodded and continued, "I was still doing things on the street at the time, and saw them coming out of Good Hunter from a distance. They seemed to have eaten there."
"I wondered why I saw them at this time."
"Especially since they just left for Liyue yesterday."
"Came out of Good Hunter?"
Jean's brows locked tight, falling into deep thought.
Kael and Lumine didn't leave Mondstadt City early yesterday morning?
It was she who personally led people to see them off.
Why did they appear at Good Hunter again today?
"Yes."
This Knight also scratched his head. "I thought I saw it wrong at the time."
"Yesterday I was guarding the city gate. I can be sure they didn't come back last night. I waited until noon today to see them. Truly strange."
Hearing this, Jean fell silent abruptly.
Sounds... indeed very strange.
"Go to Good Hunter, ask the owner Sara, see if she knows more information."
Immediately, Jean said, "Come back and inform me when you ask."
"Yes!"
Hearing Jean's words, the knight stood up immediately, bowed slightly: "Grand Master Jean. I'll do it right away."
Immediately, Jean watched the knight leave.
After leaving, she pondered.
Strange.
Kael and Lumine clearly left. Why would they come out of Good Hunter in Mondstadt City in the morning?
Could it be that Kael and Lumine came back last night?
Why come back?
Or did something happen after leaving?
Under Jean's waiting.
Before long.
The knight returned.
"Grand Master Jean."
This knight reported respectfully, "I have learned some detailed situations from Owner Sara."
Saying this, he briefly explained, shocking Jean.
"Paimon said they came back last night?"
How did they come back?
Strange.
You have to know, she had experienced Kael's method.
Able to increase people's speed.
Under that speed, traveling outside was indeed faster than usual.
Kael left Mondstadt City early in the morning with Lumine and Paimon. In the evening, they must have arrived at Springvale, or even crossed Springvale.
How could they come back to Mondstadt City at night?
If they came back to Mondstadt City at night, wouldn't the day's run be in vain?
Even if resting, they should stay at Springvale, right?
"And what's stranger is, I didn't see Kael and that Traveler leave the Mondstadt city gate either."
This Knight scratched his head. "Currently, it can be confirmed that they returned to Mondstadt last night."
"Okay, I know."
Jean rubbed her brow. "Continue to pay attention."
"Okay."
The knight nodded and left.
And Jean fell into deep thought.
Leaving Mondstadt yesterday morning, coming back to Mondstadt at night.
Back and forth like this, for what?
For running in vain?
"Could it be that Kael has an ability similar to Venti?"
"Or, teleportation ability similar to the Abyss Order?"
Jean thought of Venti mobilizing the wind before, taking them across most of the Mondstadt area.
But Venti was the Anemo Archon.
The Abyss Order was also proficient in teleportation.
This could be seen from the silently opening spatial gates teleporting in.
Does Kael also have similar means?
But if there are similar means, there's no reason not to use them before.
As far as she knew, two days ago, Kael and Lumine were still carrying sacks back from outside Mondstadt City.
Leaving early and returning late for half a month.
Even if the speed was fast, there were traces to follow.
Truly strange.
While Jean was thinking this.
On the other side.
Dawn Winery.
In this sunny early morning, the majestic winery exterior was sprinkled with warm sunlight, emitting a leisurely atmosphere.
Green vines spread on the outer walls of the winery. The chimney above the roof emitted a few wisps of light smoke leisurely, adding a bit of vitality to this quiet winery.
The morning breeze blew gently, blowing the branches and leaves of the distant vineyard. The air was filled with the fragrance of earth, as if every green leaf was telling the joy of harvest.
Paimon, walking over, pointed excitedly at the winery in front, mouth opening wide, letting out a heartfelt "Wow!"
Paimon's eyes flashed with curiosity and expectation.
"Unexpectedly, we actually came here!"
"It's been a long time. I wonder if Master Diluc is in. Want to go in for a drink?"
Hearing Paimon's words, Lumine rolled her eyes instantly. "Just finished breakfast not long ago, and thinking about drinking. Paimon, you really are..."
"Better focus on the next stop, Wolvendom."
"Past Dawn Winery, Wolvendom is close."
"What about Wolvendom?"
Hearing Lumine's words, Paimon grinned. "Besides, with Kael here, we are not afraid of anything! We also have a powerful guard!"
Saying this, Paimon pointed to the Eternal Winter Calamity Shadow in front.
Even just now, the Shadow solved the Slime monsters that popped up suddenly along the way.
They didn't need to do anything at all.
"Let's continue."
Glancing at Dawn Winery, Kael smiled faintly, having no intention of going in.
Immediately, the group crossed Dawn Winery.
"Hmm? That is? Traveler?"
At this moment.
Upstairs in Dawn Winery.
Diluc was drinking tea.
When noticing someone passing by not far away, he was stunned.
It was actually the Otherworlder Lumine and that mysterious adventurer Kael.
Why did they come to Dawn Winery?
"Going in the direction of Wolvendom... Is it an Adventurers' Guild mission?"
"Or... left Mondstadt City, preparing to go to Liyue?"
Thinking that Lumine helped the Knights of Favonius find people and solved Mondstadt's problem, and would go to Liyue, Diluc fell into deep thought for a moment.
He preferred the latter.
However, in the next second, Diluc looked at the Eternal Winter Calamity Shadow walking in front of Kael and the others, frowning tightly.
What is that thing?
Covered in ice blocks, completely an Ice Man. He has never seen such a monster.
Yet it walks in front of Kael and the others, without any intention of attacking.
Diluc watched...
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