After buying Paimon a Fisherman's Toast at Good Hunter, the group left Mondstadt directly. Once they had crossed Mondstadt Bridge, Lumine suddenly stopped and looked toward Windrise.
"Kiana, shall we go this way?"
As though remembering something, Lumine pointed toward Windrise.
"Huh? Why? Wouldn't going through Whispering Woods be faster if we're heading to the Domain?"
Herrscher Kiana did not quite understand. Going to Windrise... not only was the route to the Domain farther, but they would also have to cross Starsnatch Cliff. It would be quite troublesome.
"The last time Paimon and I went to the Temple of the Wolf, I sensed a powerful Cryo presence nearby, but I couldn't find exactly where it was. Since you're with me this time, I want to take another look."
The route was a little roundabout, but they could take care of both matters at once.
With Herrscher Kiana by her side this time, things should go much more smoothly!
Though Lumine had not seen Herrscher Kiana fight much, Higokumaru's strength alone was already quite formidable.
"Cryo... I understand. Then let's head to Windrise!"
Herrscher Kiana had roughly guessed what it might be. She felt that she ought to make the trip as well, so there was nothing else to say... of course she agreed.
"Let's go!"
The group headed forward along the main road.
Perhaps because there were more travelers on this road, they did not encounter any monsters for the rest of the journey. They barely even saw any Hilichurls.
Other than the occasional Slime that hopped out at them, but before Lumine... those Slimes quickly became Slime Condensate.
When Herrscher Kiana saw Lumine take out a bottle and collect some Slime Condensate, she could not help being surprised. Lumine was actually gathering something that looked so disgusting.
Slimes did