Huh...? Huh?! How did I get here??? And... What... happened here???
Snapping his eyes open and getting up from the ground, Childe looked around in astonishment.
For some reason, everything around him looked as if it had been ravaged by a colossal beast.
Huge craters, mountain peaks snapped in half... it looked like a terrifying battle had taken place here.
But for some reason, he couldn't remember why he was here, let alone what had happened.
Did I... fight in some battle?
Clutching his forehead, Childe tried hard to recall what had happened, unable to stop himself from guessing.
After all, a battle had clearly occurred here, and he had woken up right in the middle of it, so it was an easy assumption to make.
But as for what really happened, he still had no idea.
This morning, I think I ran into Kaito? And... Huh?! Miss Kiana?! That's right... I followed her here...
Suddenly thinking of Kiana, Childe finally remembered a few things from before.
And then... What happened after that???
Pressing his hand to his forehead again, Childe closed his eyes and continued to rack his brain.
That's it! Azhdaha! I met Azhdaha here!
His closed eyes snapped open. Childe remembered what had happened with Azhdaha.
If his memory served him right, he had first followed Miss Kiana, then arrived here and encountered Azhdaha.
And after that... Miss Kiana... decided to take action herself...
At this thought, an expression of astonishment reappeared on Childe's face. Now, he had finally remembered everything.
He remembered being completely unable to even scratch Azhdaha, after which Miss Kiana decided to intervene.
But before she made her move, Miss Kiana seemed to say something about revealing her true form, and then, suddenly feeling an abnormally terrifying power, he lost consciousness completely.
"Looks like I got caught in the crossfire..." Childe muttered to himself with a wry smile.
He truly hadn't expected to be so fragile. In the presence of a true powerhouse, he was nothing.
Sigh...
With a sigh, Childe felt he was genuinely weak.
He originally thought his strength was decent, but after successively encountering Miss Wendy and Miss Kiana, he finally understood just how weak he was.
There is always someone better, and a heaven beyond the heavens.
At that moment, he once again recalled this Liyue saying.
Right... Where did Miss Kiana go? And that Azhdaha...
With that sudden thought, Childe pulled himself together a bit and looked around.
But besides him, there was no one else here.
Miss Kiana must have already dealt with Azhdaha... And then Miss Kiana... went back?
Whatever... I'll head back to Liyue Harbor for now...
With that thought, Childe's figure quickly vanished from the spot.
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Liyue Harbor.
"Did you hear that noise this morning?"
"Noise? What noise?"
"You didn't hear it? It was terrifying, sounded like it came from the direction of Nantianmen."
"Nantianmen? Isn't that..."
...
...
As soon as he returned to Liyue Harbor, Childe overheard some people discussing the noise that came from the direction of Nantianmen.
The noise from Nantianmen?
Could they be talking about the sound of Miss Kiana's fight with Azhdaha?
Listening silently from the side, Childe guessed as much.
Maybe... I should go check on Kaito's place?
His gaze drifted in the direction of Kaito's residence, and Childe felt a bit conflicted.
After all, he had been stalking them this morning. Showing up now would probably be a problem.
Although Miss Kiana hadn't finished him off while he was unconscious, maybe at that time Miss Kiana thought he was already dead and didn't bother.
If that were true, then going to find Kaito would be suicide.
But with Miss Kiana's power... She should have known whether I was dead or not, right? So she must have spared me... right?
But if I show up in front of her again... What if she changes her mind?
Standing rooted to the spot, Childe remained deeply conflicted.
On one hand, he really wanted to see what Miss Kiana was up to now. On the other, he was worried she'd just kill him on sight. It was quite a dilemma.
What should I do?
"Childe? What are you doing here? Contemplating life?"
Just as Childe was still agonizing over his decision, he suddenly heard someone call his name from ahead.
Contemplating life?
Stunned for a moment, Childe looked up and saw Kaito and his entourage walking toward him from a short distance away.
Kaito... And... Miss Kiana!
It had to be said, the instant he saw Miss Kiana behind Kaito, Childe's heart skipped a beat.
The good news was that he didn't have to agonize anymore. The bad news was that he didn't know if Miss Kiana would let him off the hook.
But Kaito is here... Miss Kiana probably won't attack me directly... right?
He asked himself this question, but deep down, Childe had no confidence in the answer.
"Childe?"
Kaito, who had now walked over, called to him again.
"Haha, well if it isn't my friend Kaito! With such a big group, are you all heading out to have some fun?"
Snapping back to his senses, Childe forced a calm demeanor, laughed, and posed the question.
No matter what, he had to act as if nothing had happened.
"Not really, we're just going to get something to eat. Want to join us?" Kaito shook his head.
Oh, just getting food... Right... It's already noon... Time for lunch, indeed!
But... should I accept? Or would it be better to refuse and run for it?
No!
The safest place to be right now is next to Kaito...
Thinking this, Childe replied: "Sure! I know a great place, shall I take you there?"
"The same one as last time?"
"No, no, a different one. I'll lead the way."
With that, Childe started leading the way.
No matter what, he had to stick close to Kaito now. Even if Kaito hadn't invited him, he would have done it anyway.
Miss Kiana hasn't said a word... I wonder if she's thinking about how to get rid of me...
Walking alone at the front, Childe couldn't help but think this.
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