Time for Wendy to get to work...
Opening her eyes, Wendy sat up in bed. It was shortly after Kiana had returned.
Although Kiana was the main character for this mission, with so many bodies, they definitely had to divide the labor. No matter which one of them, each had to contribute to completing the mission.
Six o'clock...
Aether should already know about the appearance of the 'Sustainer of Heavenly Principles' by now...
Glancing at the clock on the wall, Wendy couldn't help but think this.
If there were no surprises, Aether should be rushing towards Mondstadt right now. He might even be inside Mondstadt already.
In any case, after receiving the news from that Abyss Herald, he would definitely come to Mondstadt to check on Lumine's situation. Even if it was a trap, he would surely show up.
Hmm...
Out of the corner of her eye, she suddenly noticed that Kaito, who was sleeping, was pitching a tent down there. Wendy couldn't help but ponder a question.
Since that place is hard right now...
Could she make use of it?
Moving closer to Kaito, her gaze fixed on it, Wendy, who was now even holding it in her hand, fell into thought.
Should I get on and see?
Recalling the ecstatic feeling from before, Wendy really wanted to experience it again. Although Kaito was sleeping, she could move on her own.
But the moment she remembered she had things to do, she felt she couldn't do this.
Forget it...
I'll have Kaito pay his dues when we get to Liyue...
After thinking for a moment, Wendy still felt the mission was more important.
Besides, Kaito was always there, and if she wanted to get him in the mood, there were many ways she could help him out. It didn't have to rely on a morning... you-know-what.
Afterward, she averted her gaze, pulled her hand back, and prepared to wash up before heading to Lumine's place to check on the situation.
Wait a minute...
I can have Kiana do the deed with Kaito... I'll feel it too, anyway...
Suddenly thinking of this, Wendy, who had already reached the bedroom door, turned back to look at her other two sleeping selves.
No, no...
I can't share that feeling while I'm outside...
Wendy then recalled the scene on her end when Kiana and Kaito were doing it before. At home, she could at least hold onto a wall and let a few drops leak out, but it was absolutely not okay to do that outside.
Better wait until we're in Liyue...
Thinking this again, Wendy turned and walked out of the bedroom.
Lumine's residence.
It seems there's nothing much to pack...
Standing by the bed, Lumine couldn't help but think this after glancing around her room.
Because she was going to the nation of Liyue with Kaito today, she had woken up early to pack, while Paimon was still asleep. But after looking around, she found she didn't have much that needed packing.
I should go buy some breakfast first...
After a moment's thought, Lumine decided to go out and buy breakfast.
Oh, right...
I still need to find Hotel and get my rent deposit back...
With this sudden thought, Lumine headed for the door. She planned to buy breakfast first, then find Hotel on her way back.
Creeak—
It seems Lumine is fine for now...
Standing in a hidden spot on a rooftop, a stoic Aether thought to himself.
After just receiving the news that the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles had appeared, he had immediately rushed to Mondstadt.
Although he knew it was very likely a trap, he had no choice; he had to come. No matter what, he couldn't just stand by and watch.
However...
This doesn't seem to be a trap?
Or is it that...
The other party is hiding a much larger scheme?
Unable to stop himself from thinking this, Aether also scanned his surroundings.
So far, nothing unusual had happened. But he still felt that things couldn't be this simple.
'Pay attention to my kin...'
Does this sentence not mean they're going to capture Lumine?
Recalling the message he had received, Aether wondered if he had misunderstood its meaning.
When he first heard that sentence, he subconsciously thought the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles would capture Lumine, which was why he was told to pay more attention to his kin.
But now, it seemed that wasn't the case. Of course, it could also be that the other party hadn't made their move yet.
Lost in thought, Aether fell into deep contemplation.
What he didn't know, however, was that he was already being watched, but he was completely unaware of the other's presence.
He really showed up...
Sensing the presence carried by the wind, Wendy, who was several houses away from Aether, confirmed his arrival.
But even so, she couldn't start trying to carry out the mission yet. After all, Lumine was nearby, and she couldn't have Kiana shock Aether in front of Lumine.
Even so, she had to wake Kiana up first and get her ready.
Time to get to work...
Thinking this, Wendy reached out and pinched her own cheek hard.
Mmm...
Kaito woke up too...
It's bound to be like this...
Almost as soon as Wendy pinched her cheek, Kaito and Kiana, who were still sleeping back at their residence, woke up immediately.
But even so, Kaito just went right back to sleep. It couldn't be helped. He had stayed up a bit late yesterday to get the system's mission as soon as it came out, so he still needed more sleep.
As expected of the Herrscher of Finality... Her speed is incredible...
Wendy had only just thought about Kaito for a moment, and Kiana had already appeared before her eyes.
Even though it's me looking at myself... It still feels a bit like looking at someone else...
Locking eyes with Wendy, Kiana couldn't help but think the same thing.
What's so interesting about looking at myself...
Let's get to work...
Averting her gaze from Wendy, Kiana looked in Aether's direction.
At the same time, Wendy vanished on the spot.
He noticed me...
At this moment, Kiana knew Aether had noticed her. Of course, this was exactly what she wanted, and she had done it intentionally.
After that, she also vanished on the spot.
And just as Kiana's figure disappeared, Aether arrived at the spot where she had just been.
Gone...
That power...
Just who... was that?
The Sustainer of Heavenly Principles?
But...
Hm?
It appeared again...
His gaze snapped to a certain direction as Aether once again felt that terrifying power from before.
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