Alice was feeling extremely exasperated.
This time, she had returned to prepare a special island gift for her precious daughter.
Originally, she wanted to give Klee a surprise—so she used the alias "Dodo-King" to "trick" Klee into coming here.
At the time, watching Klee struggle helplessly inside the barrier, she found it incredibly amusing.
But who would've thought—the surprise did happen!
Just not from her to her daughter…
Instead—her daughter gave her a surprise!
Plans Gone Wrong
Alice had originally set up mechanisms for Klee to solve step by step,
so she could finally open the barrier.
But who knew where Klee learned it—the little girl went straight for a brute-force solution!
She used that bomb to blast the barrier open!
And even set the entire island ablaze in the process!
If Alice herself weren't strong enough, that explosion might've actually caused her trouble.
Thinking about it,
Alice shot Klee a glare—then immediately scooped her up and began vigorously (ruffling and squishing) her.
Family Resemblance
"They look so alike… she really is Klee's mom!"
Paimon observed the two, eyes wide with amazement.
Whether it was their clothes or hairstyles—especially those long ears—they looked almost identical.
It was impossible to believe they weren't related.
"What an unexpected outcome…"
Lumine sighed.
But recalling everything that happened earlier,
she couldn't help but find it amusing.
Using the title "Dodo-King" to threaten her own daughter?
This mother clearly wasn't ordinary either.
Moving to Safety
"Um… this isn't exactly a safe place.
Let's find somewhere else to talk!"
Seeing the island still engulfed in flames and smoke, Lumine's mouth twitched as she quickly suggested.
If another explosion happened—they'd be in serious trouble.
"Mm."
Alice nodded.
Soon, they found a safer island and landed.
The Truth Revealed
"Mom, so you were the Dodo-King all along?"
Klee looked at Alice curiously.
She had thought some bad guy was trying to steal Dodoco—but it turned out to be her own mother.
"I just wanted to give you a surprise!"
Alice crouched down, smiling as she explained her plan.
"There were lots of fun things inside the barrier… but now they've all been blown up."
She spread her hands helplessly.
All that effort—wasted.
"Hehe…"
Klee scratched her head sheepishly.
She had been too worried about Dodoco—so she just threw a bomb immediately.
How was she supposed to know it was her mom's gift?
Encouragement…?
"But I didn't expect your bomb skills to improve so much in such a short time.
Impressive!"
Thinking back to the explosion,
Alice gave a thumbs-up in praise.
It was practically on par with her own research.
Her daughter clearly had talent!
"…Klee's mom is… really something…"
Paimon and Lumine exchanged looks, speechless.
Normal parents would forbid their kids from playing with bombs—like Acting Grand Master Jean.
But Klee's mom?
She was actually encouraging it?!
No wonder Klee loved explosives so much…
The Manga Shop
"Mom, the bomb wasn't made by Klee.
I got it as a reward from reading manga at Big Brother Han Feng's shop!"
Klee quickly shook her head.
She wouldn't take credit for something that wasn't hers.
"Manga shop rewards?"
Alice paused, then fell into thought.
She had heard about such a place recently in Mondstadt—a mysterious bookstore where reading manga granted all sorts of rewards.
Anything you could imagine—they had it.
It was extremely popular among Mondstadt citizens and even the Knights of Favonius.
At the time, she had been too busy preparing Klee's gift to pay attention.
But now—even Klee had obtained something this powerful from it.
Looks like she had missed something extraordinary.
A strong interest flashed in Alice's eyes.
Klee's "Plan"
"Mom, do you want to come to the manga shop with us?
There are lots of fun comics and delicious food!
Klee can even introduce you to Big Brother Han Feng!"
Klee grabbed Alice's arm, eyes full of anticipation.
"I understand everything else… but what do you mean by 'introduce'?"
Alice smiled, patting her head.
"Um…"
Klee froze.
She was young, but not clueless—saying outright that she wanted her mom to be with Han Feng might be a bit too much…
"Maybe… let them get to know each other first?"
Klee thought to herself.
Paimon Drops the Bomb
But right then—
Paimon exposed everything:
"Oh, I know!
Back then, Klee wanted to eat the boss's food but didn't have money,
so she said she'd offer her mom as payment!"
Thinking of Klee pulling out just 10 Mora back then,
Paimon nearly burst out laughing.
"WHAT?!"
Alice was completely dumbfounded.
She stared at her daughter as if seeing her for the first time.
For a single meal—you sold your own mother?!
What kind of "filial" daughter are you?!
What if that boss was some creepy old man?!
Were you not afraid of throwing me into a pit?!
Klee's "Ultimate Plan"
"No! Big Brother Han Feng is handsome and caring!
If he could become Klee's dad, that would be perfect!
Then the three of us could live happily together!"
Seeing her mother's dangerous gaze,
Klee hurriedly revealed her full plan.
In her mind:
Mom = the best mom in the world
Han Feng = the best big brother in the world
So of course—they were a perfect match!
"…So this isn't just selling me once— you're planning to sell me for life, huh?"
Alice pinched Klee's cheeks, both amused and exasperated.
One meal wasn't enough—now she wanted lifelong free meals?
Like Minds
"Kindred spirit!"
Paimon's eyes lit up.
Wasn't this exactly her strategy too?
Sell Lumine to the boss—and enjoy free food forever!
She wasn't alone after all!
Looks like Klee shared the same philosophy—they'd definitely get along well
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