Chapter 89: Information about Dainsleif! Lumine

After Paimon noted the grudge, she wanted to incite Lumine to share her hatred.

But she found the golden-haired girl sitting there in a daze, lost in thought.

"Hey, what are you thinking about?"

The little companion’s muttering startled Lumine, and the girl coughed lightly and said: "Thinking about how to explore the secret base of the Abyss Order with that person named Dainsleif tomorrow."

To be honest, although he was a bit familiar, Lumine didn't trust that blond man very much and held a vigilant heart.

It just so happened that the person who knew the man inside and out was here.

Watching Luo Li, Raiden Makoto, and Eula discussing going to Liyue, Lumine interrupted their conversation for the time being.

"Mr. Luo Li, can you tell me more information about this person, Dainsleif?"

She was not someone who buried things in her heart without saying them; if she wanted to know something, she would just ask it directly.

For this point, Luo Li quite appreciated it, although sometimes he wouldn't tell her 950.

However, there was no need to hide the news about Dainsleif.

"It just so happens that as a benefactor who has helped Mondstadt so much, I can tell you the news about that man in the form of a reward. Tell me, what do you want to know?"

"His background and purpose, detailed would be best."

Hearing this, Luo Li thought for a while and organized his language.

"Let’s introduce him in the most concise words: this man, Dainsleif, was the captain of the Khaenri'ah Royal Guard five hundred years ago, with the title 'Bough Keeper.' Later, Khaenri'ah was destroyed by the descent of the Seven Archons, and he went missing."

"According to the information I understand, he was once cursed by the gods and eroded by the Abyss, and only by relying on something could he barely maintain his sanity and normalcy."

"He has wandered the continent for five hundred years just to contend with the Abyss Order, which is composed of elite remnants of Khaenri'ah, and stop their various evil plans."

"..."

Watching Lumine’s thoughtful appearance, Luo Li paused and dropped a bombshell on her.

"And, he once accompanied your brother on a journey."

Sure enough, Lumine stood up in surprise.

That man actually met her brother?!

Afterward, she immediately reacted: how did this guy know this news? Could it be that he had also seen her brother?

After all this time, was she the only one who didn't know anything?!

Lumine was a bit autistic and took a deep breath. The information Luo Li revealed was enough for her to digest for a while.

"Anything else you want to know?" Luo Li appeared very generous, as if he would answer any question.

"..."

Seeing her speechless, Luo Li kindly reminded her.

"I can only say that he will not cause you harm for the time being."

Taking his words as a reference, Lumine nodded solemnly.

In any case, knowing so much was beneficial to her and could support what actions she would take afterward.

"Alright, it’s about time to rest."

Having said that, Luo Li stretched: "I have to go to the cathedral tomorrow; it’s time (cbab) to return the Holy Lyre der Himmel that Venti gave me to its owner."

Although the thing was with Fischl, Luo Li didn't need to spend any effort to get it back.

As long as that thing was summoned, it would automatically fly back into the owner’s hands.

"Then Mr. Luo Li, good night." Halfway through, Noelle hesitated: "Do you need me to watch over you as you fall asleep?"

Raiden Makoto giggled: "A good maid won't steal the mistress’s job, oh."

One sentence made Noelle blush deeply, and she left the hall quickly without a word to the guest room on the side of the manor.

Eula had self-knowledge; just like the title of Spindrift Knight, she said good night very dashingly and walked away with Noelle with extremely confident steps.

Ignoring Lumine and Paimon who were still thinking deeply there, Luo Li went to soak in the hot spring with Raiden Makoto on his own.

As the hall became quiet in an instant, the more the golden-haired girl thought, the more she felt that some things were gradually becoming familiar.

"Khaenri'ah... Royal Guard... Abyss Order... Brother..."

Everything was like a thread connecting them together, sticking together without distinction.

For example, she was extremely familiar with the name Khaenri'ah, and even wore the national flower of Khaenri'ah, the Inteyvat, on her head, indicating that she absolutely had an inextricable and close connection with the destroyed ancient kingdom.

"All the mysteries need to be explored slowly by myself in the future. The mist hiding the darkness will eventually be dispelled one day."

Holding absolute confidence, Lumine was full of expectations for the future.

Seeing her companion reinvigorated, Paimon spared no effort to cheer her up.

"Don't worry, we will find your brother sooner or later, maybe even this time."

"Mm, thank you, Paimon."

Although she called her a flying pet and emergency food, Lumine actually recognized this cute little thing from the bottom of her heart.

"Hehe, now you know how good I am."

The little thing stood with her hands on her hips, looking very spirited.

Before she could even praise her twice, her tail was already in the sky. Lumine skillfully showed a look of disgust; couldn't she let her emotion last a little longer?

Distracted by this, the golden-haired girl who didn't want to think so much anymore slipped away to sleep.

"Recharge and prepare, just waiting to show off my skills tomorrow!"

Favonius Cathedral!

As one of the very famous buildings in Mondstadt, it had a unique status.

After all, it was a place to serve the Anemo Archon. Unlike the shrine maidens of Inazuma’s characteristic shrines, the people managing this place were bishops and nuns.

Its daily duties were roughly the same as the Grand Narukami Shrine, but it also worked part-time to heal wounds for adventurers or believers who came.

The best among them was the Favonius Church Prayer Priestess, Barbara.

However, rather than saying she was the best, it was better to say she was the most famous idol in all of Mondstadt.

The concerts she held went from being ignored at the beginning to being very popular.

Barbara’s philosophy was to bring laughter to everyone and heal everyone with her singing voice.

Although it was not applicable to everyone at times, she was also working hard, and for this, she didn't even have time to lose.

Precisely because she was such a gentle girl, she could gain everyone’s love.

"Such good weather, hmm, it’s suitable for a more cheerful style!"

Located in the cathedral, looking at the bright sky, Barbara felt very happy.

"Barbara, you must work hard to shine today too!"

After sending away a little girl who accidentally fell and scraped her knee, the girl who healed her wound cheered herself on.

Everyone relied on her so much; she must work even harder.

Unfortunately, she was not good at fighting and had to switch to logistics. Barbara hoped to help more people, and also to help her sister, the pride of the family, and share a little more responsibility for her.

As the younger sister of Acting Grand Master Jean, Barbara Gunnhildr was also contributing her own strength to Mondstadt in her own unique way.

Constantly solving problems for the believers who came to the lecture, and treating some small wounds they accidentally encountered in their daily lives.

After receiving more than a dozen believers in a row, Barbara suddenly found that the entrance to the cathedral was a bit noisy, and many people were surrounding a boy with looks of surprise.

At this time, Gillian walked over with an anxious face and waved at her: "Barbara, come quickly, it’s that boy who is injured again, but this time the injury is a bit serious."

"Eh?"

As soon as it was mentioned that it was that boy again, Barbara understood immediately.

Putting aside the believers who were reciting the doctrine, she followed the passage that everyone took the initiative to clear and came to the entrance of the cathedral.

There, she saw a white-haired boy dressed in full adventurer gear, his usually sunny and cheerful face now full of helplessness.

Beside him was a small figure, looking at the boy full of self-blame and guilt.

"I'm sorry, Brother Bennett, I didn't mean to."

Seeing her companion uneasy, Bennett took the initiative to raise the corners of his mouth, revealing a big smile.

"It's okay Klee, it’s not your fault, I’m just too unlucky, accidentally caught in the explosion."

Even though his face and arms were covered in blood, the boy was still very optimistic.

Such things had happened more than once or twice; he was long used to it, only today was a bit unluckier than usual.

As the saying goes, lice are not itchy if there are too many; Bennett clearly didn't take it to heart, and he even took the initiative to invite: "Let’s go treasure hunting next time, it’s a pity we were just a little bit away from success."

Klee hesitated, always feeling that if this continued, he would sooner or later be blown up by her.

Just considering the reason for refusal, she saw the pure girl she knew walking out of the crowd.

Seeing Bennett clearly for a moment, Barbara revealed an "as expected" expression.

"It’s me again this time, I’m really sorry."

Bennett and Barbara had known each other for quite a while, although they hadn't communicated much each time, he was very familiar with the process of healing.

Carrying the guilt of causing trouble for others, he scratched his head, but it pulled on his wound, making his face twist in pain, and he couldn't help but gasp.

"What is it because of this time that you are injured?"

Barbara squatted down halfway and stretched out her hands, intending to heal him.

Looking roughly, the boy could be described as extremely miserable.

His left hand was already fractured, and there were more than a dozen wounds of various sizes on his body, which looked quite terrifying.

If it were the old her, she wouldn't have been able to easily treat such injuries, but the current her was no longer the old her.

As she stretched out her hands, a faint golden radiance lit up, completely enveloping Bennett.

Feeling the warm holy light strike, Bennett breathed a sigh of relief and praised.

"Barbara, your healing ability seems to be getting more and more powerful."

He felt this deeply, because the injuries on his body were recovering at a speed visible to the naked eye; every healing had new changes.

Hearing this, Barbara seemed very happy, and her soft gaze fell on the pair of rings on her hands.

"Of course, after all, I have the gift that person gave me."

"Eh? What?"

Bennett tilted his head and didn't understand, but looking at the light flashing in Barbara’s eyes, he knew that the other party must be a very important person to her.

"It’s so good to have someone you like and care about."

The boy sincerely hoped that one day he could also have many friends.

Watching Bennett gradually improve, with wounds healing one by one, Klee, who was watching from the side, opened her eyes wide and let out a "Wow" to express her amazement.

"Sister Barbara is so amazing!"

The more she was praised, the more brilliant Barbara’s charming smile became.

Not long after, she felt a little tired and retracted her hands, feeling satisfied but slightly dizzy as she stood up.

"Alright, don't go to dangerous places in the future."

She gave a daily instruction, although Barbara knew the adventurer boy would never listen.

Waving her hand, finding that even the fracture was healed, Bennett was very surprised.

It used to be just skin wounds, but now even bones were not a problem. Would it be possible to have severe injuries or even resurrection if this continued?!

It seemed his life insurance was a bit more stable.

Holding such a thought, he was even more determined to explore the secret realm harder next time, make a name for himself, and get treasures to attract others to join the Bennett Adventure Team.

Just as Bennett wanted to say goodbye and invite Klee to continue the unfinished adventure, a familiar voice came through the crowd.

"Oh, Klee, Barbara, why are you standing here?"

Hearing the tone, Barbara and Klee confirmed the identity of the visitor before they even saw the person.

The two girls, one big and one small, looked over almost at the same time.

"Mr. Luo Li?!"

"Brother Luo Li!"

— Author's Notes —

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