Are these two really going to fight?
In an instant, the live stream viewers perked up.
They originally thought that after Aether's first plan failed, he would appear in person, see Lumine, and stop making things difficult for Kael.
But after leaving, Aether kept watching Kael's every move.
Perhaps the look he gave Kael when he left was already a warning.
Unfortunately, Kael didn't understand the meaning behind it.
Of course, Kael might have understood. That is why he went to find the Anemo Archon Barbatos to ask about the Abyss Order.
Lumine: "Hey, Venti, why did you say you might have helped Kael like this more than once?"
Venti: "....."
Yae Miko: "How confusing. Has the Anemo Archon Barbatos actually met Kael several times already?"
Nahida: "Could it really be like a repeating dream? Even the Anemo Archon only remembers that he is repeating it, but not the specific details?"
Venti: "Look, you all say I do not remember the details. How am I supposed to explain it to you?"
Zhongli: "This kind of thing is really subtle."
Venti: "....."
Hey! Why are you always picking on me?
The Geo Archon next door is already polished to a bright shine. If you have nothing to do, go bother him. Give him something to do.
Venti: "@Lumine, shouldn't your focus be on Kael? He is about to meet your brother alone."
Tartaglia: "Don't tell me the head of the Kamisato family was right."
Arataki Itto: "A battle between men? Only one can survive?"
Kuki Shinobu: "Boss, we really should not be interrupting right now."
Lumine: "I... ugh... so annoying. What kind of broken reincarnation story is this? Can't you men just give me a break?"
Paimon: "Exactly. Lumine finally met a boy who cares about her so much on her journey, and her brother Aether still wants to stop it."
Aether: "Huh? So it is all my fault after all?"
Inside Kael's home.
Furina's fair legs trembled with excitement.
The story was reaching its peak.
It was obvious that the meeting between Kael and Aether would be the most important part of the story.
She could not help but ask: "How did it end? Who actually survived in the end, you or Aether?"
"He is Lumine's brother. You didn't really kill him, did you?"
However, Kael looked very confused.
In his memory, there should not be any follow-up scenes.
Most of his reincarnation tasks followed an unusual path.
For example, after defeating Dvalin to save Mondstadt from the dragon disaster, he should have accepted Jean's invitation to become a new knight of Mondstadt.
Then, in later tasks, he would rely on his strength and status to gradually take control of Mondstadt.
The same applied to the Court of Fontaine.
Kael would work hard to raise his status in the hearts of the people.
After gaining the Hydro Authority, he would completely strip the fake Hydro Archon Furina and the Hydro Dragon Neuvillette of their power.
He would hold the entire Court of Fontaine in his own hands.
Although his tasks involved a lot of schemes and plots, it was all for a better future.
The unusual path usually leaned toward scenes that were not fit for public display.
It never had the so-called heroic story content shown on the screen now.
After all, in Kael's mind, following the heroic path was just an overly dramatic form of personal heroism.
But showing personal heroism in a heroic way could indeed build a glorious and great image in people's hearts.
"The system must have done some rough repairs," Kael thought to himself.
His eyes glanced at Furina, who was completely focused.
According to his memory, when he finished the Fontaine task, this fake Hydro Archon in front of him had been kept under house arrest.
She was fed well and treated well, but the key was that she had to obey.
On a high cliff.
Aether did not turn around. He just said calmly, "You are here?"
"Asking a question you already know the answer to."
Kael's tone was stiff. He did not give Aether a friendly look.
"Being watched for days, I had no choice but to come."
"Besides, I came to find you because I have some things I want to ask."
"If I remember correctly, you and Lumine are both people who descended into Teyvat from the outside."
"When did you get involved with the fallen Khaenri'ah?"
Kael could not figure it out.
You were clearly from outside Teyvat. How did you suddenly become the prince of Khaenri'ah?
"Did that guy in white tights already tell you?"
"The curse that fell upon Khaenri'ah."
Aether slowly turned around.
He looked at Kael with calm eyes.
"I remember, you are not from Teyvat either."
"I do not care." Kael spread his hands. "Ever since I met you, Lumine has not been in a good mental state for days."
"I do not care about anything else. I just hope you will explain things clearly to her."
"You are blood relatives, yet you speak in riddles and make her suffer. That is not what a brother should do."
Tartaglia: "I am siding with Kael on this one."
Kamisato Ayato: "How should I put this? Does Aether have some secret?"
Navia: "Anyway, I have noticed it. Whenever it is time to reveal serious matters, everyone in the live stream and the reincarnation story starts speaking in riddles."
Ningguang: "The only thing revealed so far is the true identity of the Anemo Archon Barbatos."
Venti: "Huh? So my identity does not count as a serious matter, which is why it can be revealed?"
Raiden Ei: "Is there anything worth hiding about this kind of thing?"
Venti: "Ehe, after all..."
Dvalin: "After all, you do not want to do any real work, Barbatos."
"Lumine?"
Aether sighed deeply.
"It is fine. She will not be broken by something like this."
"The reason she is like this now is because of your appearance."
"Your presence allows her to become weak."
"What is worse, she loses the original meaning of her journey."
"Neither of you even knows what a Vision is, what a Gnosis is, or what Celestia truly is."
Aether's words made Kael fall into deep thought.
What are Visions and Gnoses?
Kael had heard a little about Visions when he was in Mondstadt.
Only those with a Vision can use Elemental Power.
But his understanding stopped there.
As for how much Lumine actually knew, Kael was not sure.
Lumine: "Sigh. My past self was too busy being love-struck. What else could I know?"
Yoimiya: "Maybe this is the real reason Aether wants to drive Kael away?"
Ganyu: "A traveler should have a purpose for traveling. Perhaps Aether is right. If Lumine puts all her energy into Kael during her journey, she really would lose the meaning of traveling."
Keqing: "Then the question is, what is the meaning of a traveler's journey?"
Paimon: "To find her brother, of course."
Aether: "....."
"So that is why you left that message for Lumine. To have her travel like you, and to form deep ties with this world."
"Until the end, you will finally reunite."
"I do not understand what you are talking about. What is the point of making Lumine go through this journey like you?"
"Her only wish is to go home with you."
Kael's expression grew colder.
"People's thoughts change." Aether said calmly. "When she truly forms deep ties in Teyvat, she will naturally have things she must do."
Aether's words gave Kael a bad feeling.
Aether formed deep ties in Teyvat, and suddenly became the prince of the Abyss Order.
Kael had a terrible feeling. If Lumine formed deep ties in Teyvat, their reunion at the end of the journey would not be as simple as he imagined.
"Is that so?"
"Looks like there is nothing left to talk about."
As soon as Kael finished speaking.
The dirt beside him rustled and gathered together. Soon, it formed a one-handed sword.
"I do not have some grand goal in my heart like you do."
"I just hope she will not get hurt in any way."
"What exactly are these deep ties you talk about? Will it turn her into someone like you now? I want you to explain it clearly."
Aether looked at Kael coldly, then shook his head in frustration.
"I appreciate your feelings for Lumine, but some things are beyond the understanding of people like you."
"Teyvat is not as simple as you think."
Six wings of light unfolded from behind Aether.
He raised one hand.
A golden sphere of light suddenly appeared in his palm.
"Fine then."
"It is unavoidable to deal with you, a sudden variable, sooner rather than later."
"I know you, like us, can accept the Seven Elements. But..."
Aether snorted coldly. "I have already fused all seven elements into one. My strength is already above The Seven."
"You have no chance of winning."
---End Of Chapter---
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