Chapter 12

Kaeya: "Cough, cough, have you ever seen the Anemo Archon use any element other than Anemo? You got the name wrong, and now you're confusing the elements too, Rosaria—you're a fake nun."

Barbara: "May the Anemo Archon forgive you."

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Chapter 13: Lumine: Su Bai, don't act rashly from now on, especially not in front of girls.

【Su Bai and Lumine landed steadily from Zhixing Cliff.】

【The two began heading toward their destination, Mondstadt.】

Paimon stared at the screen.

Shook her head in distress.

"The appearance of the reincarnators has changed too many original events."

"This journey, I'm afraid I won't be by your side anymore, Lumine."

Lumine didn't know what to say.

But seeing how increasingly affectionate the two had become, a sense of dread rose from her heart.

Given the development of their emotions.

It was entirely possible something like what Furina described could happen.

The boy and girl, as their feelings deepened, frequently camped together outdoors during their adventures.

After repeated instances, no one could guarantee what unusual situation might arise.

What if she got pregnant?

What kind of journey would that be?

They'd probably have to settle down and raise a family in Teyvat.

Besides, although Lumine didn't yet know what Aether was plotting, she was certain he had no intention of leaving Teyvat anytime soon.

The reason she was touring the seven nations was precisely because of Aether's influence.

He told her to keep traveling, and that they would reunite again at the endpoint.

Endpoint? What even was that?

Riddle-speakers deserve to die.

Lumine was helpless, but she had no solution.

Still, she had a premonition that with Su Bai beside her, she might never leave Decheng.

Even if they left Decheng for neighboring Liyue, they'd likely not make it out of Liyue before having to plan for the future of the child about to be born.

The thought arose.

Lumine felt her cheeks burn hot, and couldn't help but lightly slap herself a few times.

Paimon, puzzled, asked: "Lumine, what's wrong?"

Lumine: "Nothing. I just think that damn Su Bai is in the livestream but never speaks up."

That was a problem.

After thinking for several seconds, Paimon suddenly understood: "He's probably afraid you'll scold him."

Lumine: "Huh? Am I really that harsh? Really..."

【Mondstadt lay before them.】

【Neither of them noticed when, but they had already taken hands and strolled boldly toward Mondstadt.】

【Yet, at that moment, an anomaly occurred.】

【A figure descended from the sky, rolled upon landing, and stood before them.】

【"May the Anemo Archon protect you, strangers."】

【"I am Amber, Scout Knight of the Windrider Knights."】

【"You're not citizens of Mondstadt, so please state your identities."】

【Amber bowed in knightly salute to Su Bai and Lumine, courteous yet stern.】

【Earlier, Amber had noticed someone leaping from Zhixing Cliff without using a Windwings.】

【Initially stunned, she later realized the pair could ride the wind itself.】

【This instantly raised her vigilance.】

【She followed them, discovering they intended to enter Mondstadt.】

【Unable to hold back, she chose to reveal herself and intercept them.】

【After all, their previous behavior was too alarming; allowing them into Mondstadt without intelligence was no good.】

Kaela: "It's Amber."

Amber: "Mm-hmm, Kaela—in this life, I'm still the one guiding Lumine and Paimon into Mondstadt."

Captain Jean: "I remember when you first brought them here, Tevinter appeared right after."

Lisa: "Lumine and Paimon once obtained Tevinter's polluted tears—but this time, with Su Bai leading Lumine, they've done nothing but show affection."

【White knee-high boots, red rabbit knots.】

【Amber's appearance made Lumine's eyes narrow slightly.】

【Most crucially, Amber's gaze, never leaving Su Bai, made Lumine feel deeply uneasy.】

【She tightened her grip and wrapped her arm around Su Bai's.】

Lisa: "It's begun. I told you so."

Eight Gods' Weight: "Is Lumine staking her claim?"

Furina: "Hahaha, this is too funny. This is the first time I've ever seen Lumine like this."

Lumine: "Hold it right there. That was me from some unknown past life, not the me right now."

Zhong Li: "Is it only after feeling a sense of crisis that one learns to cherish something all the more?"

Venti: "The person up above sure knows a lot."

Tianquan Ningguang: "Regarding men — the more girls who like him, the more it does reflect that the value he possesses is higher."

Amber: "Hey! I don't have any so-called feelings of love for the Reincarnator, do I? I just suspect his identity, which is why I'm being extra wary of him."

【"Scouting Knight?"】

【Su Bai looked Amber up and down.】

【"Such a young girl is actually a knight."】

【Hearing this, Amber smiled proudly: "I'll take that as a compliment from you."】

【On second thought.】

【Now was not the time to be paying attention to whether the other party was sweet-talking or not.】

【"I saw the two of you just now jump straight down from Starfell Cliff without using a Wind Glider."】

【"You were able to simply use the wind to drift gently down."】

【"Who are you, and what is your purpose in coming to Mondstadt?"】

【After hearing Amber's words.】

【Su Bai and Lumine exchanged a glance, finally understanding what the other meant.】

【"She must be treating us as suspicious persons."】

【"Isn't that because you insisted on jumping off the cliff?" Lumine pretended to be displeased, but her suspended heart also relaxed.】

【Amber, it turned out, had taken Su Bai for a suspect.】

【Then I can rest easy.】

【Having said that, Lumine stepped forward one pace.】

【"My name is Lumine. We've come to this place from somewhere rather far away. Our main purpose is to look for our missing brother."】

【"So that's how it is." The simple-minded Amber didn't overthink it.】

【She thought it over for several seconds.】