I already knew about this problem from playing the game…
Kaito thought to himself about the plan Zhongli described, then he spoke up: "Faking your death? Not a bad plan, but how do you want us to help? Should we become the 'problem' you just mentioned, or do you want us to help Liyue during this process?"
After speaking, Kaito looked at Zhongli.
Since Wendy had only said they would assist with Zhongli's plan, the specific actions still needed to be finalized.
"If you were to help Liyue, I'm afraid even the most difficult problems would cease to be problems at all."
Regarding Kaito's offer of help, Zhongli felt it was clearly not an option. It couldn't be helped. Kaito's side was far too powerful; it would be difficult to achieve His desired outcome. After all, if they chose to help Liyue, I'm afraid not even the Heavenly Principles could do anything to Liyue. So, helping was not an option.
"Makes sense." After some thought, Kaito agreed. Then he proposed another idea. "Then how about I have Wendy or Kiana pretend to be Liyue's enemy and then fake killing you?"
"That... I'm afraid that won't work either."
Slowly shaking his head, Zhongli felt this method was also unsuitable. The issue was essentially the same. Miss Wendy and Miss Kiana were both too powerful. If they were Liyue's enemies, then there would be nothing to be done even if He wasn't "dead." However, if Miss Kiana or Miss Wendy weren't so overwhelmingly powerful, it would have been a good idea.
"You think they're both too strong?"
Seeing that Zhongli had rejected both of his ideas, Kaito ventured this guess.
"Indeed, my young friend Kaito. A problem that is solved too easily or one that cannot be solved at all both run contrary to my intentions."
In any case, the problem that a Liyue without its Geo Archon must face can neither be too difficult nor too easy.
"I suppose so."
After hearing what Zhongli said, Kaito fell into deep thought. But as he thought, he quickly came up with a solution, and Kiana also spoke up, "Then I'll just pretend to be a little weaker. It's not like I have to use my full strength."
"Kiana's idea is a good one."
Kaito chimed in at this point.
"Mm, what Miss Kiana suggests is indeed a fine method."
Nodding, Zhongli also agreed with this approach. But the thought that Miss Kiana looked so much like the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles made Him feel a bit strange again.
"What about you, Kai? What are you gonna do? Keep chasing girls?"
"Of course, I'll be a witness to Liyue's entry into a new era."
Kaito's reply was full of righteous confidence.
Hmm...
That strange feeling from before grew even stronger...
Listening quietly to their conversation from the side, Zhongli, who knew of the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles' existence, couldn't help but think this. It couldn't be helped. He always mentally substituted Miss Kiana for the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles, so it felt particularly strange. But anything is possible. Who can be one hundred percent certain about anything?
"Wait, if Kiana is the enemy who 'kills' you, how am I supposed to explain it to a friend of mine?"
Suddenly thinking of Lumine and Paimon, Kaito couldn't help but frown. Because he would be going to Liyue with Lumine and Paimon next, the fact that they had met Kiana was a problem.
"So, this friend of yours knows Miss Kiana, and she will also be coming to Liyue?"
After a moment of thought, Zhongli conjectured.
"Yes."
Still thinking, Kaito nodded. He had initially thought that Wendy had been in the public eye for too long, and was also known in Mondstadt as the Anemo Archon, so he had planned to have Kiana participate instead. But it seemed that was also a bit problematic.
That's right...
The Sustainer of Heavenly Principles...
If I have Kiana pretend to be the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles...
Wouldn't that solve this problem?
And it could also make Lumine think that the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles is someone else...
The sudden thought of the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles gave Kaito an immediate idea. However, he didn't know if this plan would work.
"How about I pretend to be the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles? We look so much alike anyway. We can just say it was Her, not me."
After some thought, Kaito had Kiana say it out loud. Since Kiana was so powerful anyway, it was perfectly normal for her to know about the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles' existence.
Zhongli: "!"
It had to be said, Kiana's words had just stunned Zhongli. No matter what, Miss Kiana had never shown any sign of knowing about the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles' existence before.
Although she really did look like the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles and was also incredibly powerful, there were still differences between them, so it was possible it was all just a coincidence.
But now the situation was different. She had directly uttered the name "Sustainer of Heavenly Principles," a term almost no one knew. And most importantly, she also looked exactly like the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles.
In other words, not only did Miss Kiana look like the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles, but she also knew of the Sustainer's existence. Putting these two facts together, Zhongli felt there must be a very important connection between them.
The Sustainer's older or younger sister?
Glancing at Miss Kiana beside Kaito, Zhongli couldn't help but make this guess.
And if that were truly the case, then what identity did young friend Kaito have?
As he thought about it, a rare curiosity stirred within Zhongli.
But even so, He had no intention of asking. Since the other party wasn't saying, He obviously couldn't ask directly.
"This is a great idea."
Looking at Kiana, Kaito seemed very satisfied with the plan she had suggested. In any case, he had super-powerful beings like Wendy and Kiana by his side, so it was perfectly normal for him to know about the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles. There was no need to pretend he didn't.
So young friend Kaito knew about it after all...
Now, Zhongli was one hundred percent certain that his previous assessment of Kaito had been completely wrong.
"Mr. Zhongli, what do you think?"
At that moment, Kaito asked for Zhongli's opinion.
"A very good plan. Miss Kiana, as an enemy who causes Liyue to lose its Geo Archon, would clearly present a major challenge for Liyue." After a pause, Zhongli continued, "And besides Miss Kiana, the Fatui are also a good choice in my mind. They have been restless for a long time."
Hearing Zhongli mention the Fatui, Kaito also thought of Childe.
The Fatui?
Oh...
Childe...
That's right...
I still have that Talisman of No Taboos I haven't used...
At this point, Kaito remembered the Talisman of No Taboos again.
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