I need to think carefully about the current situation...
After struggling in place for a while, Childe decided to sort out the current situation first.
Although it seemed like he had obtained a lot of information, he was actually still in a state of confusion. More importantly, almost all the information he'd received came from Kiana, and he couldn't guarantee that it was all true.
First of all...
This morning, I overheard Kaito and Mr. Zhongli saying some things. They mentioned something about changing plans and Miss Kiana's sensitive identity.
I have no idea what any of that means... But I wonder if Miss Kiana's sensitive identity refers to that Sustainer of Heavenly Principles...
Speaking of that identity... I can't believe I just believed it like that...
As he thought about it, Childe recalled what Kiana had just said about her identity.
He had to admit, that identity had shocked him so much that now he was starting to doubt it a little.
If those words had come from anyone else, he definitely wouldn't have believed them, not even for a second. But since the one who said it was Kiana, things were a bit different.
There was no helping it; Kiana was simply too powerful and mysterious, causing him to choose to believe her almost without hesitation. But even so, now that he had calmed down, he couldn't help but have some doubts.
"Heavenly Principles? The Sustainer of Heavenly Principles? Hmm, I really don't know much about these things."
He couldn't help but mutter to himself. Childe didn't know whether he should believe it or not.
Wait a minute!
If Mr. Zhongli is the Geo Archon, Morax... Then wasn't I discovered eavesdropping this morning?
Suddenly realizing this, Childe couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. He had thought no one had noticed him, but it turned out that was just his own assumption.
More importantly, he usually considered himself a very good friend of theirs, yet this 'very good friend' had directly eavesdropped on their conversation. It was all too ironic.
And that guy Kaito must have noticed me too, right?
Thinking of this, Childe couldn't help but give a bitter smile.
Maybe I should...
Go apologize to Mr. Zhongli?
And while I'm at it, I can see if Mr. Zhongli really is the Geo Archon, Morax...
But Miss Kiana...
In truth, Childe was already prepared to go apologize to Zhongli, but the thought that doing so might seem like he was snitching made him very conflicted.
He was afraid that before he could even reach Mr. Zhongli, Kiana would slaughter him on the way. He knew this was a very real possibility, regardless of whether Miss Kiana was the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles or not.
What should I do?
Pacing back and forth, Childe found it hard to make a decision.
Forget it!
I'll just go and see what happens!
After thinking for a while, Childe decided to go find Mr. Zhongli.
Although this decision was dangerous, he really couldn't bear to do nothing until tomorrow; that would be too much torture for him.
But before that, he had to write a will first. Otherwise, if he never returned, at least there would be something left for his family far away in Snezhnaya.
This is it, then...
Taking a deep breath, Childe turned and walked towards his bedroom.
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Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.
"Excuse me, is Mr. Zhongli in?"
Arriving quickly at the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, Childe asked the person at the entrance if Mr. Zhongli was present.
Although he had known Mr. Zhongli for some time, Mr. Zhongli went to far too many places on a daily basis, so he could only come to the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor first to check. If he wasn't here, then he would go look in the other places Mr. Zhongli frequented.
"Mr. Zhongli just returned. He's inside."
Soon, Childe got the answer he was looking for.
J-Just returned? I wonder where Mr. Zhongli was just now?
Never mind... As long as he's here...
"Thanks, I'll just go in myself."
After saying this, Childe walked right in. Since this was his usual habit, the person at the entrance didn't find it strange.
Oh, right... Miss Kiana...
She... probably isn't planning to take my life, is she?
Suddenly stopping his steps, Childe cautiously looked around, as if searching for someone's figure.
It seems Miss Kiana isn't here...
Continuing inside, Childe breathed a small sigh of relief.
Honestly, he was quite afraid of dying like this in a foreign land. Although he had been mentally prepared for such a fate after La Signora's death, if he could avoid an end like hers, he would do everything possible to do so.
Hm? It's Mr. Zhongli...
As he walked, he suddenly saw a figure ahead, sitting in the courtyard drinking tea, and Childe smiled.
"Mr. Zhongli."
Before he even walked over, Childe's voice had already reached him.
"Is it for a meal? Or to drink tea? Or perhaps to watch an opera?"
Upon seeing Childe, Zhongli immediately stood up, making a gesture as if to head out.
Because whenever Childe appeared, it was almost always for one of those things. He had grown accustomed to it.
"Haha, today's a bit special. I've had things sent here, so let's just stay here."
Childe was already prepared for Zhongli's reaction. Normally, he would definitely go out and have some fun with Mr. Zhongli, but not now. Outside wasn't suitable.
"I see."
As if understanding something, Zhongli sat back down in his original seat and continued to drink his tea.
"Mr. Zhongli, you always have such a leisurely and refined mood."
Saying this, Childe sat down opposite Zhongli and poured himself a cup of tea.
He and Mr. Zhongli were already very familiar, so there was no need for formalities.
"It's just a long-standing habit."
Taking a slow sip of tea, Zhongli's tone betrayed no fluctuations, sounding extremely calm.
"Indeed."
After saying this, Childe began to debate internally whether to confess about eavesdropping that morning.
Finally, Childe continued: "What I did this morning was wrong, Mr. Zhongli. I eavesdropped on your conversation with Kaito."
As soon as he said this, Childe paid close attention to the changes in Zhongli's expression, wanting to see what his reaction would be.
"It would have been better if you had been sitting inside the house at that time. Being outside goes against Liyue's way of hospitality."
Regarding his words, Zhongli, who was drinking tea, remained extremely calm, as if what Childe had said was the most ordinary thing in the world.
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