How Can I Repay You? / Kiana, Sweating Bullets

[The Pink Fairy Lady's Super-Cute Family Group]

["Mobius" invited "Griseo (Big)" to join the group chat.]

[Member "Griseo" nickname changed to "Griseo (Little)".]

[The eternally shining Pink Fairy Lady:?]

[Kevin:?]

[Su:?]

[Kalpas:?]

[Kosma:???]

Fortunately, the Flame-Chasers weren't fools; after a moment's thought, they all basically understood what had happened. What followed was a barrage of information:

[Griseo, the eternally shining Pink Fairy Lady, you're back!?]

[Kevin: Um... welcome.]

[Kosma: Griseo, is that really you? Are you alright? They've found you!]

[Griseo (Big): Everyone, I'm back.]

Griseo there stunned for a long time before finally typing a short reply on the screen. A single, glistening tear silently slid down her cheek.

It's been 50,000 years.

Although she had been asleep for a long time, she had grown taller and witnessed countless lonely nights under the starry sky. She always thought that was goodbye forever, and from then on, she would have to walk her own path.

But when she woke up, everything took a dramatic turn. She was taken back to her hometown by a black dragon that had traveled across the stars, and once again found herself among the people she had known all those years ago.

"Puff!"

Griseo hurriedly wiped away her tears, then suddenly chuckled, because another message from her appeared in the chat group.

[Griseo (Little):⊙(?◇?)?]

[Griseo (adult): Hello, me when I was little.]

[Griseo (Little): (*^▽^*)!]

Little Griseo didn't really understand what was going on. But since everyone seemed happy, she returned the happy expression.

[Griseo (Big): (o^-^)~~]

Big Griseo on Earth, sitting on a sofa, her smile perfectly matching the content she typed.

"I never expected to see everyone from the Land of the Past again."

"Hmph! Those pessimistic folks are just fussing over stupid things. Let's see what they can say now."

Mobius tossed his phone aside, a sinister smile on his face.

When we asked you to fight to the Finality, you said you had fulfilled your duty. When we asked you to return to reality, you said you were merely memories, only wanting future generations to learn something from the experiences of Flame-Chasers, with no intention of interfering with reality.

Now that Griseo returned home after 50,000 years of wandering, I want to see if you'll stubbornly persist despite your heartache, or give up and go back to Earth!

While Current Civilization have many excellent resources, a richer resource library is always better. It would be incredibly inconvenient for them to stay in Teyvat, collecting samples or conducting experiments!

Mobius grinned, his eyes crinkling, and the dark aura of malice was already overflowing.

"Doctor, wipe your mouth, you're drooling."

"What?"

Mobius covered his mouth at lightning speed, of course not noticing any signs of moisture.

Having finished her little joke, Anqi had already run out of the living room and headed towards the kitchen, perfectly avoiding Mobius's anger.

Griseo stared blankly at Anqi's light, petite, and slender figure, pursing her lips, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.

"She is... the Herrscher of Finality of Current Civilization?"

"The Herrscher of this era are different from those of our time, all thanks to a certain pink, chubby woman who has only grown fat and loves to act young for the past 50,000 years."

Mobius's words were tinged with disdain, but he was essentially explaining to Griseo and defending Anqi.

Every Flame-Chasers needs to go through this process; it's impossible to trust Herrscher just by a few words. Considering the general state of Lawyer in Previous Civilization, it's understandable that they would verify the Herrscher's abilities ten or even a hundred times.

Griseo nodded slowly.

The fact is that she was rescued, the Current Civilization survived the Honkai, and even the Herrscher of Finality was cooking for them—all of this was beyond Griseo's understanding and imagination, and she was indeed finding it difficult to adapt.

[Griseo (elder): Anqi, what kind of person is she?]

Griseo asked the question in the group chat, just as she had once fantasized about in the starry sky, seeking help from the people she trusted and relied on in her childhood.

Unlike in the starry sky, this time she received a real response.

Mobius looked at the series of messages, mainly about Elysia, and also saw the serene smile on Griseo's face. So she put down her phone, raised her hand to stroke Griseo's hair, but her gaze couldn't help but drift in the direction where Anqi had left.

This is the second time; it's a gift I can't refuse.

Mobius lowered his eyes, examining his emotions with cold rationality.

The first time was when they brought her out of the Land of the Past.

Although Mobius had always planned to escape from the Land of the Past, she was well aware that, dragged down by the negative thoughts of her companions, her chances were slim. If that child hadn't stepped into the Land of the Past, if she hadn't provided the resources, and if she hadn't had that conviction to forcibly abduct Flame-Chasers in order to fight against the Honkai, Mobius might not have been able to escape.

If even Mobius fails, it will be even less likely that the other Flame-Chasers will leave. In that case, as a virtual data space, the Land of the Past will eventually vanish into thin air in the future, leaving nothing behind.

'So, what should I give you?'

Mobius was momentarily confused.

They share the same path, yet are not entirely the same.

Although both pursue evolution, Mobius's drive for his own evolution was to explore the path of evolution for all mankind, while Anqi's drive for the evolution of all mankind was to serve her own evolution.

But that doesn't matter. No two leaves are exactly alike, and one shouldn't pursue leaves like that. Just as Klein was his own interpreter back then, Mobius also knew that the child couldn't fully accept his ideas.

Ultimately, their goals are the same, and the results they pursue overlap.

Is working towards one's own goals a way of rewarding Anqi?

Dinner passed in this way, amidst Mobius's absent-mindedness, Griseo's awkwardness, and Vill-V's enthusiasm.

After the meal, the Armed Doll in a white coat and white blindfold tugged at Anqi's sleeve with its chubby little hand:

"Anqi, what's wrong with the Doctor?"

"I don't know. By the way, you haven't had your full-body treatment today yet, have you?"

"That's why I came! And welcome back, Griseo."

Klein blankly offered Griseo a belated welcome, then her soul ascended in Anqi's hands, abandoning all thought.

Klein is very satisfied with her current life. Although she still works year-round without a break, she now has time to eat and sleep, and she also receives daily full-body care from Anqi. She feels that she is getting better and better lately, and if things continue like this, working for Dr. Mobius for another 50,000 years is not a problem.

Klein: "('U`)~~"

"Griseo, look this way!"

Suddenly, Vill-V jumped out from the side, holding what appeared to be a camera.

Griseo turned around.

"Snap!"

It's a sound similar to taking a picture.

However, instead of a photo, the machine produced a square student ID card.

"Give."

"This is?"

"St. Freya's student ID. We've discussed it; you've been out of touch with civilization for too long and are unfamiliar with this era. For your future convenience, you should go to school."

Vill-V gave a thumbs up, smiling and revealing her white teeth.

Griseo held the card with her own picture on it and slowly tilted her head.

"Ha?"

Chapter 14 Kiana, Sweating Profusely

"Welcome, two friends from another world. This is our St. Freya Academy."

The Geo Archon and God of Wind of Teyvat are still on their journey of discovery on Earth.

When it comes to iconic landmarks of Earth's civilization, St. Freya Academy, which nurtured half of the Herrscher and even the alma mater of the God of Earth, is naturally not to be missed.

Barbatos and Morax stood at the solemn and magnificent school gate, staring blankly at the purple-haired girl and white-haired girl who were greeting them, as the sea breeze blew.

Raiden Mei and Kiana, who was carrying a large bag of potato chips, exchanged a glance and tilted their heads in unison.

"What's wrong with you two? Is there something wrong with us?"

Raiden Mei's smile was elegant and bright, like a quietly blooming orchid.

Kiana was casually eating potato chips, her gaze seemingly drawn to a butterfly passing by, its beauty natural and its purity as white as snow.

Barbatos scratched his head, unsure of what to say for a moment.

Then Morax spoke up, saying to Raiden Mei:

"Your eyes hold a sword, swift as lightning, sharp and unparalleled."

"Huh? This is the first time I've heard that kind of evaluation."

"You resemble one of our old sister friends. Especially the younger sister, from her beauty to her resolute and unwavering spirit, you are very similar."

"Haha! According to the theory of the Imaginary Tree, all the myriad worlds are just different leaves of the same giant tree. Although no two leaves are exactly the same, there are always similarities between them. This is the basic principle of otherworldly isomorphs, and you two may have to get used to it in the future."

Raiden Mei wasn't surprised and calmly explained. She already knew that there were some counterparts of Earth's civilization in the Teyvat world: a similar Wendy, an identical Raiden Mei and Electro Archon, a similar Kiana and the Sustainer, and even a similar Anqi.

Kiana munched on a potato chip, thought for a moment, and said with interest:

"What kind of people are Mei and me from Teyvat?"

"The former are the Electro Archon sisters of Inazuma. The elder sister is shrewd and benevolent, while the younger sister is resolute, courageous, and unparalleled in martial arts. As for you, your counterparts in our realm are the maintainers of the laws of Heavenly Principles, above Heavenly Principles and below the laws of heaven. You are two truly remarkable figures."

"Really? Hahaha, as expected of me! But there are actually two Mei over there? Damn, I'm so envious!"

"For various reasons, there are now four sisters."

Morax stated the truth.

Kiana's mouth dropped open, the potato chips fell from her hand, and she stood there dumbfounded.

"Four? Four Mei?"

Kaslana's brain was trembling!

Then Raiden Mei raised her hand and tapped Kiana on the head.

"Kiana, you said you were here to help as a guide, don't cause trouble for the guests! Do you still want extra credits?"

"Okay, Mei- sensei~~"

Kiana stuck out her tongue and laughed in a ridiculous way.

Of the Herrscher filled that room back then, only Kiana is still struggling with her exams and hasn't graduated yet. Meanwhile, Raiden Mei is now a teacher at the university. Although they still live under the same roof, their statuses have changed.

However, aside from discussing homework and exams, don't expect Kiana to have any sense of awe.

The two gods from Teyvat, watching the carefree, goofy smile of the "Sustainer" from another world, and the gentle, doting smile of the "Electro Archon" from another world—were experiencing an indescribable shock.

Morax exclaimed sincerely:

'Barbatos, Erosion, it's everywhere.'

"Wait a minute! Wasn't it already removed by the contemporary Heavenly Principles? Grandpa, don't scare me!"

The two gods looked at each other, then unanimously decided to skip the topic.

'This otherworldly civilization truly boasts countless powerful individuals.'

'While his power is great, his state of mind seems somewhat incomplete?'