Genshin Impact: Starting Guide - End of the World Qi Bao

After scolding Aponia, Qianjie noticed she seemed a bit angry, so he turned and slipped away. He knew Aponia could definitely cure the brat.

As soon as Qianjie went out, he saw the sneaky Pado.

"Hey, bro, the weather's really nice. Hehe."

"what's up?"

"Haha, by the way, that boss Juexi made a few phones, I'm here to give them to you and Sister Aponia."

Qianjie didn't speak, but reached out... and Pado handed it over. Then Pado slunk into the house, handed the phone to Aponia, and ran away through the window. She didn't recognize that the 'mummy' lying on the bed was the person who had tried to harm her during the day.

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At that moment, one of the Fools' Executors emitted a sharp, explosive sound.

"What?! You're saying the stragglers haven't returned?!"

The subordinate being questioned was somewhat frightened. Although he was still trembling, he still answered.

"Yes...yes, madam, the soldier has not returned."

The woman sighed and waved her hand, signaling her subordinates to leave.

"Where else can that guy go in Inazuma? Forget it."

The woman couldn't understand it, but she knew that if something really happened to the stragglers, the Fool's Enforcers would be branded as "fighting amongst themselves," and she wouldn't have a good ending. In the end, the woman dialed Kiana's number, thinking of asking Juexi through her.

Meanwhile, Kiana was busy.

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"Captain... there's a call..."

"What did you call me?"

"You...you're pushing your luck!"

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"Master, Master, is that enough... I want to answer the phone..."

"Don't answer."

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"Hmm? Okay..."

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The woman clicked her tongue as she listened to the unanswered tone of the phone call.

"Why are they all so unreliable?"

the next day----

"Hahaha, you're not a puppet, you're a human."

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"No, no... Don't abandon me again!"

After shouting those words, the skirmisher suddenly opened his eyes and struggled to sit up in bed. The bandages on his body had been removed by Aponia that morning. Aponia was now holding his hand, her tired eyes full of concern. Aponia smiled at him.

"Are you feeling better? Poor child."

The soldier sized up the strange woman before him. Though he hated to admit it, the oddball he'd never seen before seemed even more powerful than Thor; he was less human and more like a beast capable of destroying the world… And this strange woman… her eyes… if the man had looked down on him, this woman pitied him. In her presence, the soldier felt utterly ashamed, as if everything he had done was exposed. This feeling disgusted him…

"I don't need your pity."

Upon hearing this, Aponia released her grip, got up from the stool, and sat down beside the skirmisher's bed, stroking his head as if comforting a child in a sanatorium.

"Poor child, everything is in the past. Your fate... will not be unfortunate again. It's not too late to turn back. Let's atone together..."

"Ha...you understand me so well? I am innocent!"

Terrifying lightning crackled from the skirmisher's body, but Aponia ignored it completely.

"Heh, haha, hahaha! It's been quite a while since I've been back to Inazuma. Are there so many monsters in Inazuma now? You and that strange man are together, aren't you? Fine, fine, then let me see what you're capable of."

The soldier's attack struck the woman, and as her figure vanished, he felt a daze. When he came to, he found the woman's hand still gently stroking his head, and nothing had happened around him. This feeling reminded him of a man, the man he hated... the man who betrayed him... The soldier felt the power within him; his body had undoubtedly been healed by the woman before him, but his strength was slightly diminished. That meant what had just happened wasn't entirely an illusion. How interesting...

After countless attempts, the skirmisher had to accept the reality that he could not harm the strange woman in front of him with any of his attacks.

Aponia, seeing that his desire to resist seemed less intense than before, asked softly.

"Your name is?"

The stragglers swallowed nervously.

Why am I afraid? My name... my name? Should I tell her I'm a "Kabuto"? Or a "Skirmisher"? Or a "Scarambhava"? She seems to know me well, but how much does she know?

"Ha, you think you know me so well? If that's the case, why ask me my name? Besides, shouldn't you introduce yourself before asking others?"

"I'm sorry, my name is Aponia. As for your past, I only know the general outline, so I don't know your name."

“I am the executor of the Fools, a skirmisher.”

Aponia asked sincerely.

"So, is it okay if I stay here?"

"I have the power to choose? Within the illusion you created?"

Aponia smiled.

"This is not an illusion, and I will not restrict your freedom. At least, child, if you ever have nowhere to go, you can come back here; there will always be a place for you here. Please live healthily and happily."

The stragglers frowned and shoved Aponia aside.

"You're sick!"

After cursing the strange woman, the soldier slammed the door and left.

Aponia looked down at her phone, which displayed her chat history with Juexi. She knew clearly that this was the Sanbing Juexi believed in, and it might not be the real him. She had sent him the child's photo yesterday, and this morning Juexi had talked a lot about Sanbing's past, even what he might do in the future...

"This time, will I be able to change something?"

After leaving the house, the soldier and the masked man exchanged a glance, and the soldier instinctively took a step back. This scene was naturally witnessed by Qian Jie.

"Kid, you're pretty tough. If you don't want to die, get lost."

"Humph."

Knowing they were outmatched, the scattered soldiers, though unwilling to admit defeat, still fled.

Qianjie watched as the short-lived brat transformed into a bolt of lightning and ran away, then touched his arm, which had been scratched by the brat yesterday (it was already healed).

"Not too stupid, worth killing."

A cute girl with pink hair patted Qianjie on the shoulder from behind.

"Clang clang~ A thousand tribulations~"

"Aliceia..."

"Hmm?~ Is Aponia there? Is there anything I can help you with?"

"No, go away."

"Oh dear, how hypocritical!"

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Meanwhile, inside the theater, Jue Xi was feeling depressed. She had been pushed off the bed by the shy Qi Bao early this morning—why not kicked? She was exhausted and hadn't recovered.

Jue Xi rubbed her temples. She'd been so careless. She shouldn't have agreed to Aponia's plan to open a sanatorium in Teyvat. She'd thought nothing really met the criteria, so it didn't matter. But she'd forgotten about Sanbing, that delinquent kid. He was a perfect fit. If Sanbing ended up staying at Aponia's sanatorium, things would get really messed up. But maybe Sanbing's personality wouldn't allow it?

"Forget it," Jue Xi shook her head, deciding not to think about it anymore. She still had one chance to revive the Valkyrie; she had promised Qi Bao a big gift last night. She had already planned everything out.

"Come on, system, I want to revive Himeko-sensei!"

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Himeko opened her eyes. She must have fallen into the Imaginary Dimension after her battle with the Herrscher of the Void, but after that final sword strike, she was already beyond saving... She knew her own body best. So? Where was she? Had she gone to heaven? Why was there a kitchen and a man in heaven? Had she done too many good deeds? Was heaven rewarding her with a man? But why a kitchen?

Juexi stared at the living Himeko, too excited to speak. Himeko, on the other hand, was completely bewildered. She wondered what was wrong with this man; he was looking at her like she was dead. Was he not dead? Finally, Himeko couldn't take it anymore.

"Hey sir, I'm saying, aren't you dead too? Why are you looking at me like that? Don't make a fuss."

"Ah, yes, ah, no... I'm not dead, no, Himeko-sensei, none of us are dead."

Himeko was stunned. She wasn't dead? How did he know her?

"what?"

"Captain, why isn't breakfast ready yet? You're going to let your precious Qi Bao starve to death."

Then Kiana, still in her pajamas, rubbed her eyes and walked to the kitchen door, looking at Zetsu and... Himeko?

Kiana's voice trembled slightly.

"You are... Himeko-sensei?"

Chapter 176 Meeting the "In-Laws"

Himeko rubbed her eyes in disbelief. Kiana looked so much more mature than before! And what was that... pajamas? Was this St. Freya Academy? But Himeko didn't think too much about it. Whatever~ Himeko walked up to Kiana and put her hand on her head.

"Long time no see, Kiana. You've grown so much. I feel like we just met not long ago."

Kiana's eyes gradually welled up with tears, and she hugged Himeko tightly.

"Himeko-sensei... I miss you so much..."

Himeko laughed and joked.

"Alright, alright, Kiana. You're a big girl now, aren't you? Why are you still acting so spoiled?"

Although Himeko said this, her face clearly showed a happy expression.

"Himeko-sensei... I defeated the Herrscher of the Void... I became the strongest Valkyrie... We defeated the End... We defeated the Honkai... But, but... How I wish you could have witnessed all of this with us... If, if only I could have..."

As Kiana finished speaking, Himeko gently patted her back, interrupting her. Kiana looked up into Himeko's eyes. Seeing the complete lack of reproach in Himeko's gaze, Kiana couldn't help but cry. The moment she saw Himeko, she was no longer the world-saving, sensible, strongest Valkyrie, but a child apologizing to her teacher for doing something wrong.

Himeko's eyes felt a little uncomfortable. She looked up at the ceiling and then tucked her head under one arm.

"Alright, I'm standing right here, aren't I? Stop crying! What kind of behavior is this? Although there are many things I don't understand, like why I'm here... But..."