"W-Why? Master."
Not expecting her master to make such a request, Shenhe was very confused and surprised. Honestly, she couldn't understand why her master would do this.
But besides her confusion and surprise, she also wanted to say, "And... I just went to see her this afternoon. If I go looking for her again now, she might not be willing to see me again."
Wait a minute!
Could it be... related to Rex Lapis's abdication?!
Suddenly thinking of this, Shenhe felt it was highly likely.
After all, it was obvious that her master, Moon Carver, and Rex Lapis had already finished discussing this matter before she arrived.
So...
"Cloud Retainer, what are you trying to do? Must you let this child, Shenhe, take such a risk? You know as well as I do, the people there are..." Halfway through his sentence, Moon Carver suddenly realized that what he was about to say was inappropriate, so he quickly rephrased it and continued, "In any case, just don't let the child Shenhe have too much contact with them."
After saying that, Moon Carver felt it wasn't enough and added, "Since Rex Lapis himself intends to abdicate..."
"Silence!"
Before Moon Carver could finish, Cloud Retainer had already cut him off.
Her intention was to have Shenhe, who was unaware of the situation, make contact with that girl again. But now, this Moon Carver was actually about to reveal the girl's identity. How could she not be angry?
Fortunately, however, Moon Carver hadn't completely revealed the girl's identity.
The people there?
Where are they from?
Listening silently from the side, Shenhe couldn't help but wonder what Moon Carver had meant.
What did he mean by 'the people there'?
And why shouldn't she have too much contact with them?
Are they dangerous?
Pondering this question, Shenhe couldn't help but recall the scene from earlier today when Rex Lapis had led her to Kiana's residence.
Honestly, even now, thinking back carefully, she hadn't felt any danger there.
Except for Kiana and Wendy, who were somewhat special, the others felt just like the ordinary people she usually saw.
Especially that little flying pixie, who seemed completely harmless.
So...
Why did Moon Carver say that just now?
After thinking it over, Shenhe was puzzled again. She truly couldn't understand why he would say such a thing.
However, she also knew that if Moon Carver said it, it must be true, not to mention her master's reaction afterward.
Sigh...
What on earth is going on?
Sighing silently in her heart, Shenhe felt a bit helpless.
From the first time she met Kiana until now, she still hadn't figured out what was happening.
Although she had tried asking again, she never got an answer.
Neither Kiana nor her master had given her an answer, which was truly frustrating.
Never mind...
"Master, what did you intend for me to do by finding Miss Kiana?"
Deciding not to overthink it anymore, Shenhe resolved to ask her master clearly what she wanted her to do.
No matter what, she would definitely carry out her master's request.
"Forget it. Don't go." As if having thought something over, Cloud Retainer slowly shook her head, no longer telling Shenhe to go find that girl.
After all, no matter what, Shenhe was just a mortal. She couldn't be allowed to get involved.
And Moon Carver was indeed right; it was best to avoid contact with the people there as much as possible.
Although she had previously thought the girl would maintain her pretense in front of the unknowing Shenhe and wouldn't cause any trouble, for safety's sake, it was better not to do it.
"Yes, Master."
Not expecting her master to change her mind about letting her see Kiana, Shenhe became confused again.
But despite her confusion, she still nodded.
Since her master said so, she would just do as she was told.
"Alright, go back and rest. The Rite of Descension is tomorrow."
After saying this, Cloud Retainer also quickly disappeared from the peak of Mt. Tianheng.
"Shenhe, go back. It's getting late." Immediately after, Moon Carver also left.
Have Master and the others gone back?
Looking at the pitch-black night around her, now all alone, Shenhe couldn't help but think this.
The Rite of Descension...
Walking to the edge of the peak and looking down at Liyue below, Shenhe thought about tomorrow's Rite of Descension.
If she wasn't mistaken, tomorrow would be the day of Rex Lapis's abdication.
But...
besides that, will other things happen?
Pondering this question in the darkness of the night, Shenhe fell into deep thought.
For some reason, she had a feeling that many things would happen tomorrow.
Maybe...
I should just spend the night here?
As she thought about it, Shenhe suddenly felt like spending the night right there.
Although going back and returning wouldn't be troublesome, for some reason, she just didn't want to leave.
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