Emmm... That's a good question. How should I answer it?
Seeing little Paimon's horrified and strange expression,
Kai fell silent.
"So... I'm originally a Traveler from another world."
"It's not strange that I know these things, is it?"
The people of Teyvat don't know about things like Teleport Waypoints.
To them, these strange devices scattered everywhere
It's nothing more than a relic left over from some ancient era.
At most, it can only be considered a cultural heritage.
However, no one has ever discovered their specific purpose.
As for Paimon, the mascot...
Why she knows how to use these things, and how the Traveler can resonate with these structures to teleport.
Kai had a small guess in his heart, but he was just too lazy to ask.
Everyone has their own little secrets.
What can be determined at present is that the protagonist group does not belong to the enemy's ranks.
If anything, they even have the potential to be good-natured.
Since that's the case, regarding their secrets...
Kai had no intention of delving deeper.
"Oh... is that how it is?"
"I almost forgot that Kai is also a Traveler from another world."
Paimon rubbed her head.
Her eyes flickered, clearly hiding something.
On the other hand, Lumine, who was beside her, saw this scene.
She couldn't help but show a confused expression, clearly a bit slow to react.
"Paimon, is it strange that Mr. Kai knows how to use the Waypoints?"
"Eh... it is rather strange, I guess."
Floating in the air.
Noticing that Kai didn't seem to be scrutinizing her.
Paimon leaned a little closer to Lumine's direction, answering cautiously.
"Actually, not just anyone can use these Waypoints."
"Including the Statue of The Seven..."
"Speaking of which, Kai doesn't seem to have a Vision either. Could it be that you, like Lumine, gained the power to manipulate elements through resonance?"
"No, I'm more special."
Kai shrugged and replied.
"I was born with it. You can think of it as a power system completely different from this world, that's about it."
While Kai was explaining, the Waypoint was already right in front of them.
Seeing the confusion on Lumine's face grow even more intense.
If they continued to ask, it would clearly be endless.
Kai couldn't help but sigh.
He waved his hand, forcibly interrupting her speech.
"In any case, let's go collect the dragon tears first."
"As for the rest, we can talk about it later when we have time."
"Un... understood."
Lumine nodded.
Although she still had many unanswered questions in her heart.
But since Kai didn't intend to speak, she naturally couldn't continue to press him.
"Next time, if there's a chance, we can talk more."
Staring at the Waypoint ahead.
Lumine silently agreed in her heart.
"Then let's meet at Starfell Lake."
Kai raised his hand and touched the Waypoint.
The next second, a strong energy transformed into light.
Suddenly enveloping Kai.
The intense spatial power tore apart, and as his words fell.
His figure quickly disappeared from the spot.
"He's a strange one."
Staring at Kai's departing back.
Paimon floated in the air, muttering softly.
Thinking about what he had just said, she felt a little nervous.
"Indeed, Mr. Kai is really a bit strange."
Lumine nodded in agreement.
Recalling the two consecutive battles earlier.
She couldn't imagine that such a person, when in front of his wife...
Would actually show such an ordinary demeanor.
If she hadn't seen the attack methods he displayed during their first meeting...
She wouldn't have been able to associate him with those strong individuals, would she?
"Eh... though strange is strange."
"But Lumine, don't be too curious about Kai, okay?"
Facing Lumine's thoughtful expression.
Paimon seemed to have thought of something, crossing her arms over her chest.
Gently supporting her chin with her hand, she couldn't help but remind her.
"Hm? Why?"
Lumine asked, perplexed, sometimes not understanding some of the things Paimon said.
"Probably because I'm worried that Lumine might get too curious and end up being misunderstood by Acting Grand Master Jean."
"And then suffer the fate of being expelled."
Paimon answered seriously.
"Huh?"
She hadn't expected Paimon to say such a thing.
Lumine couldn't help but be stunned, her pretty face immediately turning red.
Her clear eyes looked at Paimon with a hint of complaint.
"What are you talking about, Paimon? It's just a little curiosity. How could Acting Grand Master Jean be so petty as to casually expel someone over something like this?"
"Perhaps it's like, all dangers must be nipped in the bud."
Paimon nodded sagely.
With the tone of an experienced person.
"Maybe Lumine will think that way too in the future."
"You're getting way off track."
She raised her hand and tapped Paimon's head.
Lumine sighed helplessly at this little mascot and guide.
She raised her hand and placed it on the Waypoint.
"Anyway, let's hurry up and get there too."
"Okay~"
...Starfell Lake area...
After Kai's bombardment yesterday, although the Hilichurl' bodies had all turned to ashes and dissipated, the messy scene clearly hadn't recovered at all.
Looking at Lumine and Paimon, who arrived late behind him.
Kai retracted his gaze, looking around, and asked with some confusion.
"Why are you only just getting here now?"
"Because Lumine..."
"I think I dropped something nearby, so it took some time to look for it."
Pulling Paimon behind her.
Lumine coughed twice, quickly interjecting to explain.
"Ah, I see... so that's it."
Kai nodded in understanding.
"Then, did you find what you were looking for?"
"Yes, I found it. Thank you for your concern, Mr. Kai."
Lumine answered quickly.
She took a deep breath, feeling that after Paimon's nonsense, the atmosphere when facing Kai felt a bit off.
"That's good that you found it."
Kai clearly didn't pay much attention to this matter; it was just a small interlude.
Gazing at the unique scenery of Starfell Lake in the distance.
Kai scratched his head and suddenly spoke.
"But Traveler."
"We seem to... shouldn't have teleported to Starfell Lake."
"Huh?"
Hearing Kai suddenly say such a thing.
Lumine looked around with a confused expression.
She didn't quite understand.
"Why?"
"Because I suddenly remembered that if we go from Starfell Lake to the Temple of the Thousand Winds, although it's a bit closer than walking from Mondstadt City..."
Kai turned around, pointing in the direction of the Temple of the Thousand Winds, his expression a bit awkward.
"But if we do that, we'll have to climb mountains."
"From Starfell Lake to the Temple of the Thousand Winds, there seem to be several hills we have to climb."
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