Chapter 347
"Then I'll intensify the search efforts and catch that outsider."
"No! He is... the guide to destruction... the tentacles of darkness! Unless you break free from the Sky Curtain... you will bring destruction... you are forbidden to approach him!"
The signal was then cut off.
The Sustainer stood high in the sky, his expression cold, yet a hint of bewilderment lingered in his eyes.
The meaning of Heavenly Principles's Principle is that He is currently in great trouble and needs to isolate Himself to prevent the harm from spreading and to independently research ways to overcome it. It also warns all maintainers not to actively contact the dangerous outsider, lest the other party trigger an even greater danger.
This is a situation that those who maintain it can hardly imagine.
The False Sky have protected Teyvat for millennia, and the Heavenly Principles have always calmly dealt with all threats. The last time Teyvat faced such a predicament was during the Primordial War, a war that long ago, completely altered the landscape and caused the destruction and rebirth of civilizations on Earth.
So what impact will this ultimately have?
The maintainer stared blankly at the sky, suddenly feeling that the wind high in the sky was a bit cold.
Who exactly is this outsider?
"Honkai, omnipotent."
Holding the imprisoned energy of Heavenly Principles Principle, Anqi murmured thoughtfully.
In theory, Honkai Energy can be converted into most of the energy within the tree and sea domains.
However, this requires research and sophisticated technical means to achieve.
Anqi has rice, but no suitable kitchen utensils, which makes things difficult.
"The first goal is to understand the energy system of this world."
"My second goal is to thoroughly study the principles and effects of the False Sky. This thing should also be of great use to my world."
"The third goal is to find a safe way to leave the country without being attacked by the local gods."
Anqi wrote down a few rough, ambitious goals in her notebook.
Each goal then begins to be broken down into detailed requirements and steps.
Ultimately, all the routes converge on two core needs.
"Knowledge, and intelligence."
Anqi looked at the notebook and continued to think.
Basic knowledge and information are fine, but once you delve deeper, you will inevitably touch upon the taboo areas of this world.
To get your hands on something like that, you obviously need a certain level of status and influence, right?
"Stay calm, don't be reckless. Even the most powerful dark boss needs to develop slowly. If we die, all we can go back to are our memories. And who knows how long it will take to travel all the way back from our Original World. So we must use this limited life to explore as much as possible, so that we won't lose out... Of course, it would be even better if we could go back alive."
Some of her choices were not about dying; she wasn't afraid, but death was very painful.
An Qi, the initial stage of the Dark Boss, withdrew the ball of Heavenly Principles energy and sighed.
Then I lay flat, covered myself with a small blanket, and had my first good sleep in this world.
The next day, I got up, made the bed, and cleaned the store.
Cat's Tail Tavern is usually open in the afternoon and stays open until late at night, so the morning is not working hours.
But as a loyal employee of Marguerite's boss, Anqi must contribute to the store's business.
After cleaning the shop until it was spotless and shiny for two hours, Anqi went out to gather intelligence.
I chatted with all sorts of people along the way, helped the florist arrange flowers, carried a basket for an elderly lady passing by, gave directions to a child looking for a cat, and strolled around most of the city.
Just as Anqi decided to go back to work, a red figure flying overhead caught her attention.
"Hey! You unlicensed Tea Serving Knight flying in the sky, you've broken the rules."
"Huh? Oh dear!"
Amber panicked, her body swayed, and she fell between the buildings.
However, instead of the expected pain, she fell into a small but sweet-smelling embrace.
"Huh?"
"Please come down."
Anqi held up her hands, supporting Amber's shapely buttocks and soft waist, but her own legs were trembling uncontrollably, as if they were about to give way at any moment.
"Ah! I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry!"
Amber quickly got down to the ground.
He then rummaged through his body and pulled out his Flight License had recently been released from imprisonment.
"I have a certificate, look!"
"But you don't have a license now. You're violating regulations by flying in the city. I'm going to report you to the Knights."
"No, I just got it back... Oh, wait, put that aside for now. Are you alright? I fell from a great height. Are you hurt anywhere? I'll take you to Barbara!"
Amber quickly looked Anqi over from head to toe.
With its slender body and delicate aura, it looks just like an expensive and fragile luxury doll.
Amber's heart tightened. She would rather fall and get injured herself than implicate innocent citizens, especially such a lovely child.
Anqi paused, her expression serious, then placed her hands on her hips and said proudly:
"I'm not hurt, I'm super strong!"
"Really? Don't be stubborn. Don't worry, I'll cover the medical expenses. After all, it was my fault."
"I already said it's nothing. Although your butt and thighs are quite fleshy and you're not light, I'm a seasoned and strong person. Besides, I have to go to work and don't have time to waste. I called you down mainly to ask you something: where do I take the Wind Glider license test?"
"Oh, you can just apply to the Knights. I happen to have some related work to do, so fill out this form and I'll arrange it for you... Wait, what do you mean by 'thick flesh'? I'm not fat, I'm of average build!"
Amber enthusiastically handed over the application form, then realized her mistake and instinctively defended her figure. Her face flushed red, and she tried to remain calm, but inwardly she wondered if she had been eating too much and exercising too little lately.
"Standard body type?"
Upon hearing this, Anqi let out a low murmur of doubt. Then, squinting, she looked Amber up and down.
She definitely had a slim waist and full hips, and the sacred area between her shorts and stockings revealed her snow-white and plump thighs—you could tell just by looking at them, they must feel amazing to the touch.
Amber puffed out her chest, pulled in her stomach, and lifted her buttocks, feeling guilty, waiting for Anqi's evaluation.
A moment later, Anqi reached into her pocket, pulled out a flyer, and said with utmost seriousness:
"Cat's Tail Tavern's special offer today: buy one cider half price, plus unlimited cat petting service. Interested?"
"..."
Amber watched Anqi turn and walk away, holding the tavern's flyer in one hand and Anqi's exam application form in the other. Her mind was a little blank, and she tilted her head in confusion.
Who I am?
What am I doing here again?
What are those things I'm holding in my hands?
Oh, it's a pub flyer.
Hmm, I'll invite Eula to have a drink with me this afternoon.