I'm the Best Pirate in Fontaine

While strolling through Liyue Harbor with Teucer, Xingsu encountered several children of similar age and they started playing games together. Led by Xingsu, the leader of the children, a pirate role-playing game began.

Teucer plays a wealthy businessman, Lulu is a princess kidnapped by pirates, Little Meng is a knowledgeable old captain, and Fei is a brave and agile sailor.

As for the villain, the role of the great pirate, it was naturally handed over to Xingsu. However, as the leader of the children, he certainly wouldn't obediently be led by the nose by the children's original script.

Xingsu clenched his fist and put it to his mouth, cleared his throat, and loudly proclaimed that he was not an ordinary pirate, but the Pirate King!

His grand ambition was not to plunder merchant ships, but to conquer the sea monsters that entrenched themselves in the deep sea, eliminate the maritime scourge, and restore a peaceful and stable life to all the people of Liyue Harbor.

Not long ago, these children had all experienced the Osial's invasion of Liyue firsthand, and the story of heroes fighting monsters immediately captured everyone's hearts. The little ones, who were originally on opposite sides, suddenly decided to "abandon the light and join the darkness," joining Xingsu's pirate fleet to fight the sea monster together!

Are you ready, kids?

"Yes, Captain!"

I can't hear you.

"I am Captain!"

"Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh~~~"

The children ran and shouted along the dock, set sail, and fought with swords, overcoming 999,729 difficulties along the way. In the end, the valiant Pirate Xingsu led a group of little pirates to join forces and kill the evil sea monster (actually a giant octopus they had secretly bought).

As the sun slowly dipped below the horizon, the game officially came to an end. The children, their faces beaming with smiles, reluctantly bid farewell to their adventure.

The sea breeze swept across the cliffs of Liyue Harbor, carrying with it the shouts of children playing on the dock. High above the stone railing, the true Pirate King, wearing an eyepatch, slowly walked to the side of a woman dressed in an elegant long dress, crossed his arms, and smiled gently.

"Oh, you really like these kids that much? You've been watching them for ages?"

Ningguang's gaze remained fixed on the figure on the dock below, and she said calmly, "What, the renowned Captain Beidou, do you even care if I'm observing the children here?"

"Heh," Beidou chuckled softly, leaning against the railing, "Liyue is going through a turbulent time, yet our high-ranking and powerful Tianquan has the leisure to stand here watching the children play."

"The busier we are, the more we must prevent anyone from taking advantage of the current chaos in Liyue."

The sea breeze lifted the delicate tassels on Ningguang's clothes. She stood quietly by the stone railing of the high platform, her gaze fixed on Xingsu, who was waving goodbye to a group of children at the dock below.

Xingsu suddenly stopped, looked up and stared straight at the platform, meeting Ningguang's gaze. A faint smile appeared on his lips, and he raised his hand and waved to her from afar.

Ningguang's gaze narrowed slightly as she muttered to herself, "Overbearing aura. This person's background is extraordinary."

Beside him, Beidou crossed his arms and raised an eyebrow with interest. "Who is this person? Someone that even you, Ningguang, would personally keep an eye on?"

"If Yelan weren't currently busy with matters concerning the Chasm, I wouldn't have to go through the trouble of investigating suspicious outsiders." Ningguang shook her head and sighed helplessly.

Beidou glanced at the figure on the dock and smiled dismissively, "Look at what you're saying. I think he's a pretty nice guy. What kind of spy comes to Liyue and does nothing but play games with a bunch of kids?"

"He is very likely a Fatui. Although not Harbinger, his status is certainly not low." Ningguang's tone deepened. "The first thing he did upon arriving in Liyue was to have a secret meeting with ' Childe ' Tartaglia, and he even managed to directly threaten Tartaglia's family. We haven't yet figured out his true purpose for this trip, so we must not let our guard down."

Beidou patted Ningguang on the shoulder. "I'm telling you, people like you have been in high positions for too long. Why do you think so complicatedly? You always have to go through all sorts of roundabout ways to do things. Why don't you just ask him directly what he wants to do? You stay here and don't move. I'll go ask him for you."

"You..."

Ningguang instinctively reached out to stop her. But Beidou simply turned around, waved to her, and left with a reassuring gesture before walking towards the dock.

"Hey bro, I've been watching for a bit, and your One Piece acting is really good. It makes me want to join your crew."

"You are... Captain Beidou? Haha, no, no, this story is based on your deeds. Leading your fleet to hold your own against Osial, you are the true captain who roams the seas."

"Haha, alright, no need for formalities." Beidou waved his hand, speaking bluntly, "Brother, you don't seem like a local from Liyue. What are you doing Liyue? Maybe I can help you out."

Xingsu's smile faded slightly, and she said in a calm tone, "A child got lost in the Chasm, and we've come to look for the child."

"The Chasm? What kind of child could get lost there?" Beidou raised an eyebrow, his gaze instantly sharpening with scrutiny.

"Hmm, you'll have to ask that all-powerful noblewoman for details." Xingsu didn't explain further, but instead looked up at the direction where Ningguang was on the high platform and gave a faint nod.

A series of light footsteps approached. Teucer waved goodbye to his new friends, then ran back to Xingsu's side, tugging at his clothes with his little hand. He looked up at Xing Su and whispered, "Um... although I had a lot of fun, I miss my brother a little. Can you take me to find him?"

"Alright, let's go, I'll take you to find him." Xingsu stood up and turned to look at Beidou. "I'm sorry, Captain, I have to go with my child. Perhaps we'll meet again someday."

Beidou watched him Teucer, hand on his chin, a thoughtful look on his face, and murmured to himself, "Interesting..."

"You actually found out?" Ningguang looked at Beidou's expression, feeling a little embarrassed. She sighed and rubbed her forehead, "Sigh... For the first time in my life, I feel like an idiot."

"Hmm, what do you think about him saying that a child has gone missing in the Chasm?"

Ningguang's gaze deepened as she slowly pieced together the events leading up to her. "I think I understand his purpose for this trip. Liyue and Pulcinella made an agreement that the Fatui would send troops to assist in clearing out the Chasm. However, due to what happened later, they were left behind in the Chasm. His purpose for this trip is probably to bring that force out."

Beidou raised an eyebrow and joked, "The mighty Tianquan just lets those who helped Liyue be left behind in the Chasm? Well, karma has come knocking."

"... Which side are you on?"

"By the sea."

"... the second time."