The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

It may be impolite to say it, but that's the truth.

They might not even take you seriously yet...

Therefore, the Shadow Master will not get angry when faced with provocations from mortals.

However, she had been looking preoccupied ever since.

This is something that is difficult to explain in just a few words.

"I don't think so. Don't let Ying's cold demeanor fool you, she's a very nice person."

"You said...that he's a very nice person? Ahem, Lady Kiana, could you please answer my initial question first?"

"What's the problem?" Kiana asked without hesitation.

"Who exactly is she? What kind of important person is she? Can you tell me?"

Ke Qing covered her chest with one hand to show her sincerity, but her beautiful eyes still flashed with vigilance and seriousness.

She is a girl who is strict with herself and others.

"A straightforward and earnest personality...that seems a bit troublesome."

Kiana thought about it carefully for a moment, then let out a long sigh.

She felt that dealing with people's desire for knowledge was really difficult.

However, it's always good to give it a try.

Kiana slowly closed her eyes, and when she opened them again...

Her pupils had changed from azure to orange-yellow, like a primordial serpent, like a supreme deity, filled with a dangerous omen...

"Human, are you sure you want answers?"

Kiana's voice was no longer as friendly as before; it was as if she were a completely different person.

Such a person... while feeling a sense of novelty, also inevitably feels distant.

If Ying were nearby, he might be surprised to see such a dignified woman.

"Huh?"

Under Kiana's aura, Keqing suddenly felt her heart beat faster.

This is not a reaction arising from joy or longing.

She could clearly feel a strong sense of fear welling up inside her.

The white-haired girl before him seemed to be no ordinary, nameless traveler, but someone who could reap countless lives with a flick of her finger...

Like a god.

“Answer me: if you crave the truth, then show some courage. Or rather, is this all you’re capable of, you mortal?”

Kiana slowly tiptoed and then floated closer to Keqing.

When he saw this white-haired girl of unknown origin approaching him in such a peculiar way.

Ke Qing, who was involved, was stunned for a moment, and then immediately realized what was happening.

"you?!"

With her quick reflexes, she didn't hesitate and immediately took out the Dragon's Roar from the Box, intending to retaliate.

However, before she could raise her sword to warn her, Kiana slowly raised her hand and gently lifted the girl's smooth chin.

"Stop, mortal. If I really wanted to hurt you, I could do it now."

Kiana calmly grasped Keqing's chin, just as she had said.

I had no intention of hurting her.

While this action was somewhat unpleasant, it did alleviate Keqing's immense fear to some extent.

She then stopped struggling, but glared angrily at the extraordinary white-haired girl in front of her, pondering her identity.

"Very good. Although you are still arrogant and unwilling to lower your head, I admire your defiant gaze."

"Ha, so paranoid."

"Going back to the original question, are you sure you want an answer?"

Kiana looked down at Keqing with her head held high, her eyes filled with contempt and disdain for mortals.

This expression was not what she wanted, but rather a hope that this particularly earnest girl could learn a lesson.

At least don't touch on answers she shouldn't know.

However...

"Don't use that condescending attitude. I'm just asking you a question, not begging you to answer me."

Even though her life and death were in the hands of others, Ke Qing still did not lower her proud head.

This is the fighting spirit that Liyue has inherited since ancient times, and it undoubtedly shows her attitude.

Seeing this, Kiana was slightly surprised, and then closed her eyes again.

"hehe."

After closing her eyes for a moment, she smiled.

"I just can't do anything with you."

As her eyes slowly opened, Kiana revealed a kind smile.

"Well, since you insist on asking, I'll tell you."

"Huh? How come you..." Keqing was slightly surprised that Kiana changed her mind so quickly. After a moment, she recovered and asked, "Okay, since you can tell me, why not state your request? If it's something that can be said directly, I'm sure you won't beat around the bush. The answer actually has some requirements, right?"

"That's right, but I don't have any strange requests. You just need to promise me you won't tell anyone what I'm about to say."

"Huh? It's that simple? Aren't you afraid I'll breach the contract?"

The fact that she obtained the answer so easily left Ke Qing somewhat puzzled.

Why didn't you just say it outright? It's such an easy request.

Is her identity really that important?

"Or perhaps the answer isn't important at all? It doesn't matter if I tell others?"

“How could this be? Although Ying is unfamiliar with this place, if people find out her true identity, we will be in big trouble.”

Kiana smiled and then frankly told Keqing about her identity as a Shadow.

"actually..."

Aside from the most basic question of identity information, she also added her own explanation and the reason she came here, including the part about Zhongli.

She did not tell the truth, but only gave vague answers to evade the question.

After all, if he were to say it casually, it might put Zhongli in a difficult position.

In short, after a lengthy explanation...

Ke Qing stared in disbelief for a long time.

It wasn't until Kiana reminded her that she gradually came to her senses.

"So that's how it is. No wonder I felt something strange about my God's Eye... Hmm, so she was... Heh, that's quite unexpected."

"Was it just an accident? It seems you really don't have any good feelings towards the gods."

"It's not that I don't like them, it's just that I'm annoyed by their condescending attitude. Hmm... Can I ask you for a favor, you nameless traveler who walks with God?"

Kiana was slightly surprised to hear Keqing make a request, but she quickly recovered:

"Then tell me."

"If possible, I hope you can help me...to thank her. Don't worry, I'll keep it a secret."

Ke Qing sighed, one hand on her hip, as if she had finally put her mind at ease.

As Kiana watched her slowly walk away, having put away her Eye of God, she hesitated to speak.

[Author's Note: I feel hopeless and have become withdrawn. If you have any subscribers, I'm sorry. I'll make up for it by posting a non-via chapter next time I update.]

The Battle Between Fire and Lightning and the Abyss (Genshin Impact): Chapter 33 Keqing Asked Me to Give You a Message (Part 1)

However, Keqing seems to have misunderstood a small problem, namely that the release of the Eye of God is very complicated.

He could receive one directly from a deity, like Zhongli giving himself one, or he could request the Eye of God from Sky Island.

Or, to put it another way, when Sky Island finds someone who meets the requirements, it will automatically issue a Divine Eye.

So, was her Eye of God given to her by Shadow, or by Zhongli, who was still the Rock King, or by Sky Island directly?

We have no idea.

"However, let's talk to Ying about it anyway."

Kiana scratched her snow-white hair, thinking it wouldn't hurt to talk to Ying about it.

Since I didn't refuse, doesn't that mean I agreed?

With that thought in mind, she returned to Ying's side.

At this very moment, the deity stood quietly beneath the sunset fruit tree beside the warehouse, gazing at, or rather looking out at, the three people—Keqing, Ying, and Xiangling—who were talking.

"What's wrong, Shadow?"

Upon hearing Kiana's voice, Shadow turned around abruptly.

When she realized it was her, she breathed a sigh of relief, then spread her hands and asked:

"Kiana? What did she say to you? Why were you late?"

"Haha, I saw several strange lizards when I passed by. Hmm... according to their scientific name, they should be called juvenile rock dragons, right?"

Kiana smiled, then coughed.

Seeing that she seemed to want to say something, Ying tilted her head slightly and looked at her with some curiosity.

"Keqing asked me to pass on a message."