Miss Kiana? What in the world is going on?
Watching the figure in the sky, Ningguang's expression turned grim. A suspicion formed in her mind: that Miss Kiana had killed Rex Lapis. But she truly couldn't understand why Miss Kiana would do such a thing.
"It really is Kiana! The Geo Archon... she didn't just knock him out of the sky, did she?"
Although Paimon had recognized Kiana's voice just a moment ago, seeing the Geo Archon fall from the sky followed immediately by Kiana's appearance planted a terrible idea in her mind.
Kiana... What is she doing? Was that just now her doing?
Glancing from Kiana in the sky to the Geo Archon lying on the ground, Lumine was completely bewildered about what had happened.
But suddenly, she thought of a possibility. Good heavens... To actually kill the Geo Archon... Is this the event that was supposed to happen?
Scanning the crowd with a grave expression, Childe had not expected the 'event' to be something like this. He had originally thought it would be a fight at most, but for the Geo Archon to actually die... this was far beyond his expectations.
Right... Does that guy Kaito know about this?
Suddenly remembering what he had overheard yesterday, Childe couldn't help but turn his gaze to Kaito, who was standing to the side.
Just now, he had only given a cursory glance without looking closely. But when he looked carefully at Kaito, he found that Kaito was merely staring up at the sky with a blank expression, making it impossible to tell what he was thinking.
Neither surprised... nor confused... He showed no reaction at all...
His gaze still fixed on Kaito, Childe couldn't help but frown. He knew very well that people who show no emotion in such a situation are extremely difficult to read.
Of course, it was also possible that Kaito knew this was going to happen, which would explain his current demeanor. But as for which it was, Childe didn't know yet.
And just then, Kiana, who was in the sky, spoke.
"The sinner Morax is dead, but you humans need not worry. This does not concern you."
A sinner? What is this about? And... who is she, really?
Hearing Kiana's voice from the sky, Ningguang also frowned, not understanding the meaning of her words. But as one of the Liyue Qixing, she felt it was necessary to ask for clarification.
"Miss Kiana, may I be permitted to ask a question?"
After speaking, Ningguang looked up at Kiana, hoping she would grant her an answer.
However, Kiana didn't reply verbally, only casting her gaze down at her, seemingly giving her permission to ask.
"Lady Ningguang."
At that moment, the Millelith from outside rushed in, spurred by the scene that had just unfolded. When they saw Rex Lapis on the ground, every single one of them was utterly shocked. They truly couldn't imagine that Rex Lapis, a god, could actually die. And what was even more unimaginable to them was that the culprit seemed to be the young woman currently floating in the air.
What in the world is going on? For a moment, this question appeared in the minds of all the Millelith.
"Stop!"
Seeing the Millelith charge in, Ningguang quickly turned and ordered them to halt.
She knew very well that a Miss Kiana who could kill Rex Lapis was someone no number of Millelith could defeat; they would only be throwing their lives away. More importantly, if they were to anger Miss Kiana, the entirety of Liyue might face a catastrophic disaster, just like those ancient nations of the past.
Wait! Could it be that Rex Lapis did something similar to what those ancient nations did, bringing this calamity upon himself?
Suddenly, Ningguang thought of this possibility. However, she didn't know much about those fallen ancient nations, so she couldn't be certain. But one thing was clear: Liyue was now teetering on the brink of the same fate as those ruined nations.
"Lady Ningguang..."
Not expecting Lady Ningguang to stop them, the Millelith looked at one another, all quite surprised. But even so, they still came to a halt.
Afterward, Ningguang continued to look up at Kiana in the sky and began to speak: "I would like to ask, what exactly did Rex Lapis do? Why..."
"You don't need to know the answer to that question."
Before Ningguang could finish her sentence, Kiana had already cut her off. Mainly, she certainly couldn't reveal the answer to that question, and replying this way also maintained her mystique.
Hearing this response, Ningguang frowned. Although she had expected a similar reply, she still felt helpless upon actually receiving it.
"Then your identity..."
"You don't need to know that either." Kiana interrupted Ningguang's question again, knowing what she was about to ask, and gave the same answer. Then she continued: "Of course, if you wish to die, then it's no matter if I tell you."
It seems she won't be revealing any useful information... At this point, Ningguang understood; it was impossible for her to get any useful information.
"Um... Kaito, why is Kiana doing this? Does she have a grudge against this Geo Archon?"
Just as Ningguang was feeling helpless, she suddenly heard the voice of that little fellow called Paimon.
Right... Kaito...
The events that had just transpired were so shocking that she had completely forgotten Kaito was still here.
She knew that as Miss Kiana's boyfriend, Kaito should know something. Logically, she should apprehend him immediately.
But this was clearly not a time for logic. Setting aside Kaito's own strength, with Miss Kiana still in the sky, she wouldn't dare try to arrest anyone.
It couldn't be helped; this was the consequence of such a huge disparity in power. Now that even Rex Lapis had been killed by Miss Kiana, it was even more unlikely that anyone else would be her match.
Therefore, Ningguang dared not harbor any thoughts about Kaito or those around him, even though they were standing right here.
"I don't know."
To Paimon's question, Kaito just replied faintly.
Kaito doesn't know? Does he really not know? And what's this about a 'sinner'?
Silently glancing at Kaito, Childe couldn't help but ponder these two questions. He originally thought that today he would find out what was happening, that all his questions would be answered. As it turned out, he did find out what was happening, but his questions had only multiplied.
Kaito doesn't know what happened... but why is he so calm?
I have to ask Kiana!
Recalling everything that had led up to this, Lumine took a step forward.
"Hey, Lumine."
"Kiana, the god who attacked me and my brother before—that was you, wasn't it? You lied to me!"
Not expecting Lumine to suddenly speak to Kiana like that, Paimon was genuinely worried that Kiana would fly down and beat both her and Lumine up. Although she and Kiana had just gone to buy breakfast this morning, Kiana was clearly a bit different right now, and Paimon didn't dare provoke her.
But as for Paimon's worries, Lumine paid them no mind; she just wanted answers.
"I didn't lie to you, nor do I have any need to. And if you keep putting off that matter, then I'll be taking Kaito with me."
As soon as she finished speaking, Kiana instantly appeared beside Kaito, and then the two of them vanished in a flash.
"Whoa, Kaito and Kiana are gone!"
Turning around, Paimon was surprised to find that Kaito and Kiana had disappeared. No matter where she looked, she couldn't find a trace of them.
Gone?
At this, Ningguang also carefully scanned the surroundings but still couldn't see them.
But soon, her attention fell upon the ones named Lumine and Paimon. They... might they know something? But... They're acquainted with both Kaito and Miss Kiana... What should I do?
At this moment, Ningguang was very conflicted. She was wondering whether or not to detain Lumine and Paimon. They are friends of Kaito and Miss Kiana; they should know something. But if she were to detain them, she didn't know how Miss Kiana would react.
Forget it. I'll just talk to them right here...
With this thought, Ningguang walked towards Lumine and Paimon.
Right... there's also the benefactor... Childe...
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