Collapsing, the whole class turned into aliens upon waking up

"Has that guy in the green shirt upstairs been acting strangely lately?"

Asmodeus casually asked Diluc a question, something he seemed to have only recently sensed.

Well, we can't be sure if it's because I slept too soundly before.

"Abnormal? What do you mean by abnormal?"

Upon hearing this, Diluc was slightly taken aback, while Asmodeus thought for a moment and asked in a deep voice, "About surpassing what should be mastered."

Asmodeus's voice seemed to contain a kind of forceful command, leaving Diluc with no way to resist.

This hero of the night was keenly aware that his body seemed to want to reveal something, but he naturally did not intend to say it directly.

Diluc's attempt to conceal the truth caught Asmodeus's attention, and the Sky Ruler chose to intensify his efforts.

"......have."

How could the power of a mortal possibly contend with the rule of the High Heavens? Although he had used that forbidden technique before, Diluc was still just an ordinary person.

Realizing he had said something he might not have said, Diluc's expression changed.

"As expected... it seems my investigation was on the right track, Barbatos. I didn't expect you..."

Asmodeus's mutterings to himself, like a thunderclap, sent a jolt through Diluc's heart.

So that's how it is. I understand now.

The woman in the overcoat, exuding an imposing aura, whose true identity is...

Discipline Inspection Commission!

For some reason, Diluc recalled a concept that appeared in the novel that Ms. Alice had brought back.

Spicy!

The enemy was coming for the Wind God; their extraordinary aura suggested they were visitors from the heavens.

All the past events quickly connected in Diluc's mind; what that guy had given him probably wasn't a salary at all!

What happened yesterday was a bribe to Barbatos!

However, it seems the matter has been exposed, and the censors from the heavens have descended!

"You...come from above?"

Diluc pointed to the roof and asked in a somewhat complicated tone.

As a member of Mondstadt, Diluc truly didn't know how to deal with the matter of Anemo accepting bribes.

"I didn't expect you to have some discernment. I do indeed come from Sky Island."

Under Asmodeus's power, the other customers around her could not hear Diluc's conversation at all.

The other power released earlier only compelled Diluc to answer honestly, without extinguishing Diluc's freedom to speak.

The Sky Isles' disciplinary committee has arrived. Wendy, no, Barbatos, you've been caught red-handed.

Diluc's complex emotions left him unsure how to face the scene before him. Looking at the figure before him, he began to speak.

"What will become of Lord Barbatos?"

Upon hearing this, Asmodeus was slightly taken aback. What would be the outcome? No, if Barbatos really got involved with those unimaginable powers, then the question would be what would happen to him.

Although she thought this way, her sense of justice led her to say something different: "As long as he is obedient enough, nothing will happen."

Upon hearing this, Diluc's eyes lit up with understanding. He realized that this Sky Isle disciplinary committee member was trying to catch a big fish and, by following the Anemo Archon's trail, completely uncover the mastermind behind the bribery.

Meanwhile, Wendy, who was half-asleep and half-awake while drinking, felt as if someone was faintly calling her name around her.

Asmodeus's isolation wasn't very powerful, so Wendy was able to hear some of it.

"Well......"

As Wendy, still half-asleep, opened her eyes, she saw Diluc staring at her with a strange expression on the first floor, and... well, Asmodeus.

The Wind God, who had been slacking off, instantly snapped back to reality, while Asmodeus, seeing this, suppressed his unease and went up to the second floor.

Times have changed, and perhaps Barbatos could now suppress himself with a wave of his hand.

However, having followed Phanes's will, he could not ignore the future of Teyvat and had to find out what had happened.

After a moment of silence, Diluc also chose to follow.

"Hey, ah..."

Looking at the figure in front of him and Diluc behind him, Wendy was momentarily at a loss for words.

You can just call me Empty.

As if sensing that Wendy was worried about the red-haired human behind him, Asmodeus spoke up.

Hmm, redheads... Wasn't there a Vanessa who was also redheads back then?

With this thought flashing through his mind, Asmodeus directly borrowed the name of a certain abyss prince.

"Void, what brings you to Mondstadt?"

Gazing at the figure before her, Wendy asked the question that had been on her mind.

“I want to know something about what’s been happening lately, and this red-haired human has already been honest with me about some of it.”

Asmodeus gazed at Wendy and spoke slowly.

What's been happening lately? Could it be those ridiculously strong guys who appeared out of nowhere?

Upon hearing this, Wendy instantly recalled those outrageous beings.

Honkai Impact 3rd Year: Chapter 1582: Barbatos, Confess and you'll be treated leniently, resist and you'll be punished severely!

But to be honest

Diluc, so you knew something after all.

Wait, you're going to confess to Asmodeus but not to me, right?

Has my dignity as the Wind God really diminished to this extent?

Wendy fell into deep thought.

Wait a minute, I don't think I actually have that kind of thing?

Unaware of Wendy's thoughts, Asmodeus awaited an answer from the being before him.

"I...I don't know."

A moment later, Wendy honestly gave his answer: he had just taken a nap, and when he woke up, there was a bunch of ridiculous stuff on Teyvat.

Seeing this scene before him, Diluc wanted to sigh.

Gods are also human beings.

Even gods have human emotions. That's right. I've witnessed Wendy's attitude many times before when I was a hero in the dark.

Even though the incident has already occurred, they still refuse to believe reality.

Recalling what the "empty" person in front of him had said earlier, Diluc felt that he couldn't let Wendy continue making mistakes.

"Wendy, you've been caught. Confess and you'll be treated leniently; resist and you'll be punished severely. Just tell me the truth honestly."

Diluc's voice rang out, leaving Venti completely bewildered.

What does "leniency for confession, severity for resistance" mean?

Why does Diluc think he knows about those ridiculously powerful people? Shouldn't he ask Jean about this?

This red-haired person seems to be quite wary of me.

Asmodeus was slightly taken aback. If Wendy was connected to those supernatural forces, then theoretically there was no need to care about Sky Island at all.

Let alone himself, even the four Shadows and Tianli combined probably wouldn't be enough to defeat those terrifying auras.

etc.

I am asleep, but that does not mean that the rule of other higher realms and the shadow of divine justice are still asleep.

The rule of Sky Island seems to be continuing. Could it be that during my slumber... other shadows have emerged?

Are Wendy and this red-haired human wary of other shadows?

"Wendy, what are you still hesitating for? Don't resist anymore. You've already made your move, and this person from Sky Isle has already gathered enough evidence."

Diluc couldn't bear to see the Wind God go astray, and fell silent as he looked at Diluc and Venti standing "opposite".

what?

What the hell are you talking about?

I have absolutely no connection with those beings.

"Since this Sky Island Discipline Inspection Commission member dared to come, he must have already obtained evidence. At this point, there is no use in continuing to resist."

Looking at the figure in front of him, Diluc said helplessly.

If they continue to resist, Lord Wind God might face even greater punishment.

If I confess honestly now, I might just get fined or dismissed. At worst, I can support this alcoholic for a while.

But if you don't confess, the consequences could be severe later.

What is the Sky Island Discipline Inspection Commission?

Upon hearing this, Wendy was stunned and subconsciously said that she didn't know there was such an organization on Sky Island.

Moreover, evidence of one's own wrongdoings.

Uh, so you're planning to give the Heart of God to the Ice God?

But I haven't done this myself yet.

Uh, how did I unconsciously blurt out a word from the book I brought back from Ms. Alice?

My first reaction was that Barbatos was incredibly arrogant, but Diluc quickly realized that he might have made a mistake in his choice of words.

Sky Island Discipline Inspection Commission?

Asmodeus was also stunned upon hearing this, wondering when he had acquired this identity.

Moreover, this red-haired human seems quite certain?

Could this be an identity that Ishtar or some other shadow arranged for me while I was asleep?

"I didn't expect you to know so much."

Looking at Diluc, Asmodeus spoke with a surprised tone.

No, this position actually exists?

Upon hearing Asmodeus's voice, Wendy was slightly taken aback. "Wait, Diluc, how did you know that Sky Isles had such a thing? You didn't even know that yourself."

Could it be that Sky Island underwent internal reforms during my slumber?

Wendy fell into deep thought.

Huh? It's really called that?

No, how come Wendy doesn't know that?

Wait... wasn't the Wind God in a state of slumber before?

Diluc paused for a moment, then looked at Barbatos with a somewhat subtle expression. How could his god accept bribes without even understanding the current political situation on Sky Isles?

In a sense, it was extraordinary arrogance.

"Wendy, you probably just woke up not long ago and don't know the rules on Sky Isle now. You'd better confess to taking bribes."

Diluc spoke frankly and directly, leaving Venti stunned.

Huh? Bribery?

etc.

So that wasn't Sky Island's salary, it was really bribery?

Is the Sky Isles really this efficient now? I just accepted a bribe yesterday, and the Sky Isles disciplinary committee, which seems to be in charge of investigating bribery, has already arrived in Mondstadt today!

bribery?

Upon hearing this, Asmodeus was slightly taken aback. "Wow, what an obscure word."