Nod Krai
Secret Archives
"You said you saw the Maiden of the Moon?"
The owner of the Secret Archives, Nafer, was a woman from the Sumeru desert, like a venomous snake.
At the same time, she was also the actual controller of the Northern Continent Intelligence Network, who had once saved Master Diluc from the Fatui Harbinger.
But at this moment, an expression of disbelief appeared on her face.
This was because across from her, Lauma, the Moon Chant Envoy of the Child of the Frost Moon, had uttered something shocking.
"That's right." Across from Nafer, a woman with beautiful horns on her head, like branches on the moon, spoke with an uncharacteristically serious tone: "You must have seen the huge statue we built for the Maiden of the Moon there. The person I saw that day was no different from that stone statue."
Nafer pinched her brow with her thumb and index finger and asked again, "What was she doing there?"
"She was carrying a huge backpack, standing among the flowers, seemingly drawing strength. I saw many Moon Spirits surrounding her, accompanied by massive fluctuations of Moon Matrix power. But she quickly noticed me and then vanished in an instant." Lauma sighed with a hint of disappointment, her chest ornaments trembling a few times with the movement.
Under the table, Nafer had his long legs crossed. She thought for a moment and then asked, "So you mean you want information on the whereabouts of the Maiden of the Moon?"
"Precisely." Lauma nodded in affirmation: "I have confirmed the traces of Moon Matrix power flow. The Maiden of the Moon is undoubtedly heading towards Natlan, but I really can't figure out what she would go to Natlan for... After much thought, I believe her destination might not be Natlan, but somewhere further away!
And if there's anywhere to get information on the Maiden of the Moon's whereabouts, it's probably only your 'Northern Continent Intelligence Network'."
Hearing this, Nafer nodded, but then revealed a calculating expression: "The Maiden of the Moon... this information isn't cheap, you know?"
"Oh!" Lauma showed a brilliant smile: "I thought I had already paid for the information!"
"Huh? When did you pay? My pockets are empty right now!"
Hearing this, Lauma smiled and tilted her head: "Eh? I thought the information 'Maiden of the Moon reappears in the world' was valuable enough to exchange for equivalent information?"
"Are you trying to get something for nothing from me?!" Nafer was so angry she laughed, so angry her mammary glands were about to get blocked.
But after a moment, she calmed herself, shook her head helplessly: "I'm defeated by you... Come with me, and tell me about the Maiden of the Moon's attire."
"I knew you'd help me." Lauma smiled and followed.
A moment later, Nafer looked at the filtered information and said to Lauma: "Good news, there are quite a few sighting reports."
"And the bad news?"
"The bad news is also that there are many sighting reports, but no information can confirm where this girl has gone now.
In order, it's Nasha Town, Huayu Society, Volu State, Hanging Wood People, Echo Children, then Aaru Village, Caravan Ribat, and then suddenly up to Mondstadt City..."
"She's been heading southeast the whole time."
"That's right, and do you want to hear some extra information?" Nafer said, pulling out a small note.
Lauma was a bit curious: "What information?"
"The Maiden of the Moon ate different snacks in different regions. She ate popsicles in Volu State, tree fruits in Hanging Wood People, and grilled fish in Mondstadt."
"What does that have to do with the Maiden of the Moon's whereabouts?"
"Nothing, but her backpack kept getting smaller."
Lauma:...No, was her backpack filled with snacks all along?
And the food had quite distinct regional characteristics.
Shaking her head, Lauma asked again, "So, what about the information after Mondstadt?"
"None." Nafer threw a few pages of paper onto the table: "Mondstadt was the last sighting location, and then there was nothing."
"Is that so... the clue is broken again..." Lauma sighed helplessly, then looked up to see Nafer staring at her with an amused expression. She immediately realized: "You have more information, don't you!"
Nafer shook her head: "There's no more information, but no information in itself is information.
You just said that the Maiden of the Moon's footsteps have been heading southeast, and speaking of the southeast, the only nation the Northern Continent Intelligence Network hasn't been able to infiltrate is also there, right next to Mondstadt."
Lauma's eyes lit up: "Liyue!"
"That's right. And, look at this." Nafer took out a page from the table: "This is information provided by the richest man in Mondstadt City, a gentleman I once helped. He said he did see this Maiden of the Moon leave Mondstadt with two strangely dressed fishermen.
His Dawn Winery also happens to be right on the border between Mondstadt and Liyue."
Lauma was overjoyed: "So, the possibility of Kutar (Maiden of the Moon) being in Liyue is the highest! Nafer, help me! I need information on the Maiden of the Moon's movements, I'll pay any amount!"
"Stay away from me!" Nafer helplessly pushed away the approaching Lauma: "I just said, Liyue is heavily guarded against me, the Northern Continent Intelligence Network can't infiltrate, so I can't help you."
"But... what should I do then? What if Kutar encounters danger alone?"
"No worries, the Northern Continent Intelligence Network can't infiltrate, but that doesn't mean a traveler who happens to be from Nord krai can't get in~" Nafer revealed a meaningful smile: "I will send our Secret Archives' most excellent employee to help you with this matter."
At this moment, the door in the outer hall clicked open, and a blonde little girl dressed exactly like a Treasure Hoarder ran in.
"Boss, I'm back! Do you have any water? I'm dying of thirst!"
Yahoda rushed to the bar, petted a cat, then rushed to the table and poured herself a large glass of water, put it aside, and then drank directly from the kettle.
The veins on Nafer's forehead were throbbing. So you poured out the part you couldn't drink?
She walked over to Yahoda with elegant steps in her metallic high heels that revealed her instep, and asked with a smile, "Yahoda, you've been working hard lately..."
"Huh? I haven't been working hard!"
"I think you've been working very hard."
"Oh, oh. Then I've been working hard, I think so too..."
Nafer nodded: "So, your brilliant boss has decided to give you a short long holiday, with travel expenses reimbursed, and I've already bought your ticket! How about you go to Liyue Harbor for a vacation?"
"Ah?!" Yahoda was stunned at first, then showed an incredibly surprised expression, tears welling up in her eyes as she hugged Nafer's fair leg: "Boss! I knew it, I knew you cared about me the most!!!"
Nafer somewhat disdainfully shook her leg, but couldn't shake her off: "Anyway, keep your ticket safe. The ship departs tomorrow morning. You don't need to be busy today, go prepare your luggage."
"Thank you, Boss!!!"
"Wait, there's one more thing I need you to'slightly' pay attention to during your trip."
Yahoda looked up: "What is it?"
Nafer handed her a photo, it was a statue of Kutar, the Maiden of the Moon, from the Child of the Frost Moon: "Keep an eye out on your journey, try to find someone who looks exactly like this statue."
"Understood!" Yahoda jumped up and saluted, then was about to leave but suddenly turned back and asked, "Boss, by the way, is Liyue... safe now?"
Nafer smiled at this: "Don't worry~ I wouldn't dare say for other places, but Liyue is very safe indeed~"
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Near the Guili Plains official road, countless black holes, large and small, were annihilating waves of monsters, while passing merchants and travelers cautiously threaded their way among the black holes.
"Heaven bless us, heaven bless us!"
"Oh my goodness, this, this must be an adeptus descending to the mortal realm, right?!"
"So scary! If it weren't for these Millelith, we'd probably all die here!"
Orion didn't pay attention to the chatter of the people below. He just stood on high ground, summoning black holes to eliminate waves of monsters like playing a tower defense game, passing the time until Hu Tao came out.
Behind him, Ganyu covered her small mouth with her hand, assessing Orion's strength. He alone had spread black holes throughout the entire Guili Plains.
And Keqing looked at Orion with eyes full of admiration!
After hearing Orion's previous words, she had completely found her organization.
Now, she could only say of Orion:
Kaiya looking at Anaxa—they clicked!
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