Chapter 343: The traces of Aether!

When the three of them went out, they found that Luo Li, who hadn't moved, had already been surrounded by a group of newly arrived Black Serpent Knights.

Of course, his expression didn't change at all; the Black Serpent Knights, who might seem dangerous to others, couldn't pose any threat to Luo Li at all.

"You're out?"

Seeing that the three of them didn't look very well, Luo Li glanced at them lightly and then withdrew his gaze.

Dainsleif frowned, but his gaze swept to the cyan figure behind the Black Serpent Knights, and he was shaken all over.

"Halfdan, is that you?"

The words blurted out caused the cyan knight's figure to move slightly, and then he began to retreat.

Accompanied by his hissing, the remaining Black Serpent Knights also began to retreat.

Dainsleif's eyes were a bit unfocused: "So it really was you, Halfdan."

He had had some guesses at the beginning, and now this guess could be considered confirmed.

Such as why the Black Serpent Knights would protect the Hilichurls.

Lumine and Paimon were puzzled by his suddenly blurting out the name Halfdan again, and were also curious about the Black Serpent Knights taking the initiative to retreat.

First of all, their group didn't really know the other party, and looking at Luo Li's appearance just now, it was highly likely that it had nothing to do with him either.

Then the rest didn't need to be guessed; the reason they left should have something to do with Dainsleif.

Could the Black Serpent Knights who had lost their sanity still recognize the captain who used to lead them?

This miracle truly opened the eyes of the two.

"What exactly is going on?"

Although there were guesses in their hearts, Lumine and Paimon wanted to hear the answer personally.

Dainsleif did not hide it and said directly: "The cyan knight just now was a young elite of the palace guard five hundred years ago, and also counts as my good friend; his name is Halfdan."

"On the day of the Khaenri'ah catastrophe, as the Twilight Sword, before I rushed to the palace, I instructed that knight named Halfdan to protect the people of Khaenri'ah no matter what."

Speaking of this, even Dainsleif's emotions were a bit low.

"Even if we held the title of palace guard, in the face of that kind of catastrophe, identities like royalty, celebrities, nobles, and commoners had all lost their meaning."

In the face of divine power, there only existed the identity of "Khaenri'ahn" on the land.

Dainsleif glanced at Luo Li, who remained unchanged.

Among the gods who invaded Khaenri'ah back then, he was one of them.

However, after so long, Dainsleif also understood that something had gone wrong with Khaenri'ah, and this Highness had never laid a hand on the people of Khaenri'ah.

Dainsleif, who had always been clear about grievances, naturally wouldn't harbor too much resentment toward him.

Sighing, Dainsleif continued: "Perhaps in the hearts of these Black Serpent Knights who have lost their sanity, they are still fighting to protect the people of Khaenri'ah, viewing these ruins as Khaenri'ah in the disaster, and viewing those Hilichurls as the people seeking help."

"Even their hissing is shouting for the protected people to run quickly."

This tenacious will, even Dainsleif had to admit and pay respects to; it hadn't been extinguished even after five hundred years, and it could absolutely be counted as a miracle born from despair.

"Let's go, these Black Serpent Knights won't block us anymore."

He took one last lingering look at the direction in which the Black Serpent Knights retreated, stared at that darkness for a long time, and finally turned around to head toward the huge ruins at the very center of the city.

Unlike the sentimental three, Luo Li, who had witnessed the history of Teyvat, was accustomed to partings and deaths; he had seen things even sadder than this.

He had even experienced Guizhong dying in his arms, let alone other people's affairs.

"This is already the most core place, right? There's no road ahead."

Not long after, Paimon looked up and admired the largest ancient monument.

The monument was divided into several layers, each of which was very spacious.

Luo Li could feel a wonderful power coming from the top of the monument; that was the power symbolizing peace and purity.

The secret of this city should be above.

Thinking this, he didn't climb along with the other three; with just a flicker, he, who folded space, appeared instantly at the top of the monument.

"Hey! Take us with you!" Paimon shouted in dissatisfaction from below.

"Going up so fast by yourself, and you don't even know how to help us!"

The little guy muttered in a low voice.

Luo Li simply pretended not to hear the complaints; at this moment, his gaze was mainly focused in front of him.

That was a building similar to a temple.

Strangely, there was an inverted pool at the top of the building.

This place was truly strange; even the pool water was inverted; it was indeed a wonder.

According to Luo Li's observation, the pool seemed to be one with the entire city, and it was likely a relic of the ancient civilization.

And the holy power he had felt before was emanating from it.

Soon, the figures of Dainsleif and the tool duo also appeared here.

Lumine and Paimon were amazed by the wonder of this place.

Dainsleif's reaction confirmed Luo Li's affirmation: "Being in this place, the body feels an unprecedented tranquility, feeling much stronger than before; this pool water really does have a purifying effect."

Although Lumine was surprised, she also had a trace of disappointment.

Having been down here for so long, although they had found many secrets, the most important thing regarding the Abyss Order had not been seen, let alone her brother.

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Thinking of this, she looked at Luo Li in front and hesitated for a moment before saying: "Mr. Luo Li, do you know where there are clues about my brother?"

The reason she came here was, firstly, to help the the Liyue Qixing, and secondly, to search for her brother.

Otherwise, who the hell would come here to suffer.

"Follow me."

Asking the question was just out of unwillingness to give up; who knew that Luo Li would actually agree, leaving Lumine stunned there without even reacting for a moment.

Fortunately, reminded by Paimon, she quickly came to her senses and followed closely.

Luo Li led the way in front, quickly passing through some Hilichurl strongholds.

The group was surprised to find that some Hilichurls had already died, lying in the darkness.

In the strongholds, they couldn't find any food, nor could they find any supplies, and there were some campfires burning.

Clearly afraid of the darkness, yet they still burned campfires; perhaps it was their final pursuit of light.

Lumine and Paimon's moods were a bit heavy, and Dainsleif, who was following at the very back, was the same.

Or rather, because of his identity, the emotions he felt were the most painful.

Luo Li, on the other hand, had not been affected at all, his figure appearing and disappearing in the darkness.

Finally, the group arrived at a place that looked like a mountain cave.

"We're here." Luo Li, who had been silent, finally spoke.

We're here already?

Lumine was a bit puzzled and looked around, but couldn't find any traces of her brother.

Where is he?

— Author's Notes —

...Seeking flowers...