(Traveler Chapter, two-in-one plot chapter, remember the plot of the little friends cautiously subscribe)

When Wang Daoyi and Dainsleib make a secret deal, Ying takes Paimon into the Favonaria Cathedral.

Perhaps it was Ying's previous expectations that moved a certain wind god, and the nuns were offering their sincere prayers to Barbatos, the wind god, and Barbara, whom Ying wanted to see the most, was among them.

Without disturbing the nuns' prayers, Ying waited on the sidelines, and after ten minutes, after the prayer was over, Barbara, who was in front of the nuns, turned her head to look at Ying.

"Honorary Knight, welcome to the Church of Favonius, is there anything you can do to help you?"

For Barbara, Ying is her friend and the hero of Mondstadt, so her tone is extraordinarily gentle.

"Barbara, long time no see, this time I came here to ask about something." Ying also smiled, she was knocked unconscious at the door of the church by the lady with the Fatui before, and it was Barbara who woke her up, so Ying also has a special affection for Barbara.

"Ah, I'm very willing to help you, but it's absolutely impossible to borrow the Sky Lyre first!" There was a hint of caution in Barbara's eyes, the tattered Sky Lyre had given her a huge shock last time, and even after all this time, it was still unforgettable.

The smile on Ying's face froze.

According to Wendy, it was the illusion that restored the Sky Lyre, which made Ying a little apprehensive, but looking at Barbara's appearance, it should not have been revealed yet.

"Haha, don't worry, you don't need to borrow the Sky Piano this time." Ying regained her smile and dispelled Barbara's worries.

Patting her chest, Barbara breathed a sigh of relief: "Whew, that's good, then, what does the Honorary Knight need help with?" ”

"Barbara, have you heard of [the world's first cultivator]?"

"Huh? What is that? "Cultivator" ...... What is it used for? Is it a new farming implement? ”

Barbara shook her head, she hadn't heard of it, just like Ying and Paimon had heard the name for the first time, and Barbara thought it was some new farming tool.

"Well, it seems that Barbara doesn't know either, so let's change the question." Paimon clapped his hands and made a helpless expression, then continued, "So, Barbara, may I ask if the church has ever lost the Seven Heavens Statue?" ”

This time Barbara reacted, and a hint of curiosity appeared on her face: "Huh? Are you here to ask about that "old story"? It's a surprise, because it was a long time ago, and no one talks about it anymore. ”

"Old stories?" There seemed to be a new clue, Ying asked.

Nodding, Barbara continued, "A long time ago, there was indeed a statue of the Seven Heavens that suddenly disappeared overnight, leaving no trace. At that time, almost all church members were involved in the search, but in the end they were not found. In the Church's account, this strange event is known as the "Lost Idol of the Seven Heavens." ”

"Hmm...... Really. Paimon nodded, this was indeed a very important clue, and it could be matched with the Reverse Seven Heavens Idol in the depths of the ruins.

"Sure enough?" Barbara heard Paimon's voice and was a little confused.

"Ah, nothing. Any other clues? Paimon was confused and continued to ask.

Ying also continued to ask, "For example, did any other strange things happen to Mondstadt a long time ago?" ”

"Something else weird? I don't know, but I think the church has recorded strange things......" Barbara thought and tried to recall the strange events recorded by the church, "The Tyrant's Legacy"? No, there shouldn't be much temporal relevance......"

Paimon's eyes lit up, "'Tyrant's Legacy'?" ”

"Oh, this strange thing refers to the fact that Old Mondstadt, now known as the Storm Dragon Ruins, has become very dangerous for a while." Barbara nodded, introducing Paimon to the story, "There was a time many years ago when anyone approached there and it would attract fireballs from the sky. ”

Attracted by Barbara's words, Paimon's face showed a scared little expression, "Fireballs falling from the sky?!" It's scary. ”

Ying didn't care: "Really? After seeing something even more terrifying, I thought it was okay. ”

Even though Paimon and Ying interrupted her, Barbara was not angry and continued to explain the story very enthusiastically.

At the time, it was believed to be the curse of the "Tatsumaki no Demon God", so it was called "The Tyrant's Grudge". This strange phenomenon lasted for a year, and finally it was not resolved, and then it slowly stopped on its own. ”

“·····” Ying thought for a moment, then waved her hand, "This may not have something to do with tyrants. ”

Well, the church later decided that the "tyrant's legacy" argument was untenable. The Demon God of the Dragon Scroll doesn't shoot fireballs...... Barbara nodded, "I'm afraid there is some other cause of the disaster." ”

After a pause, Barbara continued, "Anyway, this matter may not have anything to do with the Lost Idol. But I can't think of anything else weird. ”

"It's okay, thank you for your help!" Paimon thanked him very politely.

Ying also thanked Barbara, but had some doubts in her heart.

[These two strange things...... Why do I think in my heart...... What must be the connection? 】

Although Barbara said that these two strange things were not related, the time period of occurrence was not right. But Ying's inner voice told herself that these two things must be related! And it has something to do with what I've seen and heard now!

"'Thank you'? I seem to hear the troublesome word again. "A long-legged nun came out of nowhere.

Barbara turned her head and said, "Ah, it's you, Rosaria." ”

It was none other than the most 'pious' nun of the Zephyr Church, Rosalia.

"If they're looking for the Knights, they don't have time right now, and the monsters are back." The indifferent nun glanced at Ying, either reminded or admonished, and said a new message.

Barbara was puzzled: "The monsters"? ”

"It's the monsters that tried to attack Mondstadt during the Stormterror Rebellion."

Paimon's eyes lit up, "Isn't that the Abyss Order?!" Are they moving again? ”

She remembered that when they returned to Mondstadt after the Stormterror, they had heard in a conversation between Jean and the Swanknights that monsters had attacked Mondstadt, and that they were controlled by the Abyss Order.

"Well, they're rallying to the wolf collar, and the wolves are restless." Rosaria nodded, not directly confirming Paimon's statement, "Abyss Order, perhaps...... Eyeing the remnant soul of the North Wind King Wolf? As for what, I can't confirm yet. ”

Then he continued: "Captain Qin has gone to the Wolf Running Domain, and I am going to start acting in secret. ”

"Then, then I'm going too!" Barbara said.

With a helpless expression in her eyes, although Rosalia also liked Barbara, the idol of Mondstadt, she really didn't like Barbara's combat power.

"Head Qin said that you should stay in the church and do your job as a clergyman." Rosalia mercilessly rejected Barbara's offer.

With a little stubbornness in her eyes, Barbara looked at Rosaria: "But, but you are also a clergyman......

"Huh?" Rosaria didn't know how to answer Barbara for a while, even if it was a clergyman, there was a distinction between civil and military.

Ying saw Rosaria's helplessness, so she also stopped Barbara: "Don't worry, I'll help too." ”

"Yes, we're going to help the head of the piano too!" Paimon Jr. also responded.

"Hmm...... Well, I'm relieved to have you here. Perhaps out of trust in Ying, Barbara thought for a while, and finally gave up the idea of going out, "But please be careful." May the god of wind bless you safe and sound. ”

Seeing that Barbara no longer wanted to go out to help, Rosalia yawned and left the church through the window.

"It's really her style!"

Outside the Cathedral of Zephyr, Wang Daoyi and Dainsleif made a private agreement, and as soon as they finished the conversation, they saw a nun leave the church in an unusual way, and then saw Ying and Paimon walk out.

"How's it going, is there a catch?" Wang Daoyi asked.

Ying didn't mean to hide it, and directly told Wang Daoyi and Dainsleif about the [Lost God Idol], [Tyrant's Grudge], and the monster activities mentioned by Rosaria.

After listening to Ying's story, Dain was thoughtful, and then said, "I see, has the Abyss Order launched a new operation?" It is likely to have something to do with the "defilement of the inverted gods", travelers, and we need to see it as well. ”

Ying nodded, this was exactly what she wanted to do, after all, she had promised Barbara to help.

Wang Daoyi has no opinion, anyway, he waits for the plot to end, and then collects the payment.

Once again, the small team agreed, and set off for the Wolf Leader.

on the road

"Speaking of which, what did the Abyss Order do when it went to the Wolf Leader? Is there going to be a repeat of the Dvalin incident? Paimon sat on Wang Daoyi's shoulder and guessed.

"No, probably not." Dainsleif shook his head, then went on to explain, "Unlike the suppressed Othello, the demon god Andreus is long dead. Now it is only its remnant soul that guards the Wolf Leader. The Abyss Monsters have targeted the remnant souls, perhaps just to dig up some useful information from the mouths of the Wind God's dependents. ”

“……！！” An anxious look appeared in Ying's eyes, "That's not good! ”

The Wolf King of the North Wind, the former demon god [Andreus], and now the king wolf [Boriath].

Not only is it the oldest remnant of Mondstadt, but it is also the "adoptive father" of Razor's friend.

Whether it was out of the protection of the remnant soul of the ancient demon god, or the protection of friends and family, Ying did not allow the abyssal monsters to harm the North Wind Wolf King.

Speeding up, everyone hurried to the Wolf Leader.

After coming to the Running Wolf Leader, it was indeed full of Abyss Order's land monsters, abyss mages and tool people hilichurls who led the team.

"Ahh Sure enough, there are monsters of the Abyss Order. Paimon exclaimed as he looked at the abyssal mages and their minions hilichurls.

Dai Yin had murderous intent in his eyes, and then glanced at Wang Daoyi: "Let's go up, don't underestimate the enemy." ”

Glanced at by Dai Yin, Wang Daoyi was a little helpless, he knew that Dai Yin was reminding him of the content of the "transaction", however, he didn't want to touch the fish, after all, as a dependant of the God of Rock, since the "contract" of the "transaction" has been reached, it needs to be done.

"Law Shield!"

The pale golden rock shield spread out on everyone's body, and Ying felt a sense of security that she had not felt for a long time.

Although there were a large number of abyssal mages and hilichurls, they were quickly wiped out under the attack of everyone, especially Wang Daoyi's rock spear, under the tip of the spear engraved with penetrating runes, no monster could resist it, even if those abyss mages were wearing elemental shields, they were still strung into a gourd.

Clean up the monsters and miscellaneous fish.

"There are a lot of monsters in this area." Paimon, who disappeared during the battle, appears as soon as possible.

Dain's eyes were subtle: "The closer you get to the target, the more enemies there will be, which is in line with the style of the Abyss Order." ”

Ying frowned, she was a little worried: "We need to find the 'King Wolf' quickly." ”

Paimon: "That's right! Let's go! ”

Dain stopped: "I'...... I won't go. ”

"Huh? Why? Are you afraid of furry creatures? Paimon's magical little head came up with a whimsical idea again.

Ying couldn't hold back her expression: "It shouldn't be this reason......

Paimon's words left Dainsleif a little speechless, "It has nothing to do with the wolf, it's just that as the demon god of the past, it works for the seven gods today." I can't approve of its behavior, and I don't want to deal with it. Besides, it's your job to be likeable, and I can't do it. ”

Ying thought thoughtfully: "Dain really doesn't like the Seven Gods. ”

Wang Dao pursed his lips and did not speak.

"The gods are not worth looking forward to." Dain's eyes were a little cold, but there was no more hostility, "Just take it as my personal advice." Remember, be wary of the gods at all times. Don't trust them too much, but don't go down the path of "overthrowing" or "hunting" either. ”

The words paused for a moment, as if thinking about something, and then continued, "Even for the god who stopped you from leaving. ”

"Don't trust, don't hunt...... It's so changeable that I twist my mind. Paimon scratched his little head, "Is Dain hating the Seven Gods, or defending the Seven Gods?" ”

Ying: "Very contradictory opinion. ”

Wang Daoyi: "·······"

Dain's attitude towards the Seven Gods, Wang Daoyi didn't know what to say, he was now tied to Liyue and Zhongli in terms of emotion and interests, and he didn't want to refute or agree with Dain's statement.

“·····” Regarding Paimon and Ying's evaluation, Dain was silent for a while, "It's just a lesson from the past, I'm ...... I'll tell you one last fact. ”

"Huh? What facts? Paimon was curious.

"Kanria is a kingdom destroyed by God, and that's what it is...... The reason why the Abyss Order wants to destroy the kingdom of the Seven Gods. ”

Ying: "·······"

(Is that why the Abyss Order has been doing all along?) So what is my relationship with the abyss, the abyss apostle who knew me, and the Kanria when my brother awakened me, all of this····· ）

Ying fell into deep thought.

········

At this end of the small talk, Dain turned and walked out of the Wolf Leader, where he could deal with the remaining Abyss Orders and probe the Abyss Order's plots.

Ying takes Paimon and Wang Daoyi and continues to walk deeper in search of the Knight of Favonius and the King Wolf.

After agreeing that everything is settled, meet at the entrance of the Running Wolf Leader.

On the way to the depths of the Running Wolf Territory.

"Dain is such a weirdo." Paimon complained.

Ying was silent for a while: "I can understand him a little. ”

Paimon was stunned for a moment, then remembered something and nodded, "Well, in that case, you're also wary of "strange gods." ”

Wang Daoyi also remembered what happened before: "In Liyue's Immortal Invitation Ceremony, your choice is very similar to that of Dain...... but you chose to run away even though you didn't do it. ”

When she was in Liyue, Ying and the others participated in the annual Immortal Ceremony, but that day a dragon fell from the sky and the Emperor of the Rock was assassinated.

Ying was wanted as a suspicious figure and murderer, and if she hadn't made it clear to the immortals in advance, and Zhongli and Gongzi helped her, she would have confessed to Liyue a long time ago.

Ying Xiao's face was a little blushing, but she still explained: "At that time, I lacked trust with Qixing and couldn't negotiate, I was a stranger in a foreign country, and I just wanted to avoid it. ”

"Ha, I think you have the potential to become a wanted criminal!"

Wang Daoyi complained.

"Alright, let's move on!"

(End of chapter)