Is there something wrong with playing Genshin Impact in the dungeon?

"..."

Rivera sighed and rubbed her forehead in exasperation. "Although I should have gotten used to it by now back in the Great Tree Sea, I still want to ask... don't you guys get any rest?"

"Just got back from an 'expedition,' and now you're going to the dungeon?"

Look, Ais, who's been 'semi-confined,' is about to throw a tantrum.

Despite being a pretty, emotionless girl, she was pouting with a "why can't I do it?" expression, which was kind of cute.

Seeing this...

"Kong had previously made a promise with a friend of the Hephaestus Familia to take her to a suitable floor for training and leveling up."

Ying smiled and explained, "Don't worry, they only operate in the 'upper' and 'middle' levels."

Hearing her say that...

"Ok."

Riveria sighed softly, "This is ultimately your own business, and it's not my place to say anything more."

"Just be mindful of the limits."

"Ah."

Ying nodded, then looked at someone beside her, "Tione, you're going to the Deankat Familia this afternoon to sell dropped materials, right?"

"Yes."

The grumpy older sister, who had forcibly taken the seat next to Finn, casually asked, "Do you want to come along?"

"I have this idea."

Ying said frankly, "I had previously made an appointment with Miss Amide to study together what the specific components of my 'special dish' are. This time, we went over together to say hello and make an appointment."

"I just don't know when Miss Amide will be available."

Chapter 206 Ais's Challenge

As one of the 'Big Three' of the Loki Familia and also the vice-captain, Riveria, who is well-versed in the importance of balancing work and rest, forbids Ais and the others from going back into the dungeon to cause trouble in the days immediately following the 'expedition'. However, she will not stop them if they are just doing their daily training in the courtyard of the base.

Thus, before setting off for the Deankat Familia in the afternoon, Ying and Ais practiced swordsmanship for a while, as was their custom.

It was during this process that the latter came to a clearer understanding of the terrifying speed at which the silly little sister was growing.

It's worth noting that just over a month ago, when she was sparring with Ying, she had to find ways to control her strength.

Releasing water... this is an area that Ais is not very good at.

But now, even with the 'Wind Spirit Swiftness' magic for protection, Ais can only fight on par with Ying in her normal state.

The latter is only Lv.4.

Although the "great achievement" of defeating the "two great Scorpios" was enough to raise [Star Gemini] to Lv.5, both Ying and Kong are currently honing their skills and "accumulating" stats. (PS: That's what's publicly stated.)

Doesn't that mean that Ying, whose Grace level is only Lv.4, has already caught up with me, who is Lv.5 and uses magic, in terms of basic abilities alone?

If we also consider Ying's many special abilities, especially her top-secret magic that 'combines to summon the strongest Valkyrie'...

"If I could possess such power, I would surely be able to reclaim everything I had lost."

Ais inexplicably felt that even the 'One-Eyed Black Dragon' would be defeated by that move.

And it's quite obvious...

Having always been overly thirsty for power, she has recently fallen into that incredibly agonizing and dangerous state of mind again.

So much so that...

"fluorescent."

"what happened?"

Around noon that day, after the two blonde, golden-eyed girls finished their sword practice, Ais hesitated for a long time before finally speaking up and making a request:

"If possible, I would like to have a match with that 'Strongest Valkyrie'."

"!"

When these words were spoken, Ying was fine, but the others who had been watching from the sidelines were stunned.

"Ais, you'd better stop now."

Rivera's face turned quite ugly, and her tone of reprimand was more serious than ever before, "No matter what the cause was, it's going too far for you to make such a request."

"This is very irresponsible, both for you and for Ying."

indeed.

On the one hand, the reason why the name 'secret method' is prefixed with the word 'secret' is because all information related to it must be top secret.

Duration? Specific effects? Are there any side effects? What price must be paid... These things cannot be disclosed.

It's not something you can just casually 'use and see'.

Furthermore...

The immense power that the 'Strongest Valkyrie' displayed just weeks ago even managed to withstand 'Smite'.

The devastating strike, hailed as the 'strongest arrow in the heavens,' was powerful enough to destroy the entire continent even before it was fully charged... Yet, the former effortlessly neutralized it head-on.

For Ais to make such a request now... to put it bluntly, means she doesn't even know her own limitations.

however……

"..."

Looking at the serious expression on her young female friend's face, Ying knew that the latter would not simply let the matter drop because of Riveria's reprimand.

Ais certainly wouldn't force Ying to do things she didn't want to do.

But... she might just go and do something reckless on her own.

For example: secretly, recklessly, going alone to fight other 'strong enemies'.

In fact, in the original trajectory of the future in the current world, Ais did indeed do just that.

But she was lucky; her next target was Ota, a pure warrior who disdained any underhanded tactics.

Moreover, her reasons for seeking out strong opponents for practice back then were completely different from what they are now.

Between 'for oneself' and 'for one's companions,' the latter is clearly more likely to be accepted.

at the moment……

“Durandal’s conditions for manifesting are very demanding, and… Ais, I’m sorry, but I don’t think you could withstand even the most ordinary attack when you chose her as your opponent.”

"Believe me, the reason I have this evaluation is not because I am deliberately belittling your strength, but because... this is something that even Mr. Ota cannot do."

Ying spoke very harshly this time, "Ais, you're being too ambitious."

"Right now, you're like a newborn baby who can't even walk yet, but you're thinking about leaping over a bottomless abyss."

"..."

Ais remained silent.

This girl, when she is a friend, is willing to give her life without hesitation for the safety of her companions... This is something Ling Shu could never do.

But once she starts to act stubborn, she truly becomes a 'big-time brat'.

have no choice……

"The current situation is that even if I agree to your request, the battle between you and Durandal will be a foregone conclusion... and there will be no training effect whatsoever."

Ying walked up to Ais and said with a smile, "So, don't be impatient. I might be able to arrange a more suitable opponent for you."

"Her swordsmanship and fighting style are quite similar to yours."

"Can we wait patiently for a few days...?"

"If you want to fight with all your might, you need to rest well first."

At this point, Ais's eyes became even brighter.

And it was precisely during this opportunity...

"If you don't rest properly, and don't know how to prepare for battle and conserve your energy... Lady Riveria definitely won't agree to this match... right?"

Ying deliberately spoke these words very loudly.

Upon hearing this…

"That's natural."

Rivera knew Ying's intentions and was also aware of Ais's current mental state. Rather than forcibly suppressing it, it would be better to choose a suitable time and a place where everyone could see her and let her 'explode' properly.

Just like the previous match against Udeos...

Therefore, by responding in this way, she was essentially tacitly agreeing with Ying's suggestion.

Of course, nothing can be accomplished without rules, and those who should be punished afterward will still be punished.

And it was at this very moment...

"Ok?"

Ling Shu and Kong, both deep inside the underground city, received the relevant information relayed by the silly little sister through their mental link.

At present...

"This coincides with our original plan and procedures."

Ling Shu, who had already ventured into the 16th level, muttered this as he forcefully snapped the neck of a Minotaur.

then……

"Keqing, would you be interested in sparring with the strongest individuals in this world?"

Just as he was about to act on his impulse, a girl with almond-shaped eyes and high-set pigtails appeared right beside him.

The latter heard Ling Shu's question...

"no problem."

She turned her head to look at Ling Shu, a slightly interested and confident smile appearing on her serious and handsome face, "If he really is a 'strong person'..."