“…?”
Even with the mask covering half his face, Dainsleif couldn’t hide the confusion written across it.
Although he wasn’t an adventurer himself, he understood that most adventurers avoided heavy armor to maintain agility. After all, no matter how sturdy the armor, could it truly protect against the dangers they faced? Could someone clad in cumbersome gear really dodge effectively?
“The Abyss Order isn’t something you can handle with just a suit of armor,” Dainsleif remarked.
By this time, Lumine had already finished donning her black armor, crafted from dragon scales and other rare materials. It fit her figure perfectly, exuding an imposing aura. With her golden hair cascading over the jet-black armor, she looked like a legendary Dark Knight stepping out of myth.
“I know the Abyss Order isn’t easy to deal with, but this armor isn’t as tiring to wear as you think.” Lumine held her helmet in hand, her golden hair brushing against the black plating. “There’s a saying in Liyue, isn’t there?”
“Even a lion uses all its strength to catch a rabbit.”
“If we’re facing something as dangerous as an Abyss Herald, I’m not giving them any chance!” She placed the helmet on her head. “I’ll give it my all!”
“Exactly…”
Jia Changjiang’s voice drew Dainsleif’s attention.
Dainsleif watched as Jia Changjiang lightly tapped his waist. Suddenly, a massive lance matching the style of Lumine’s black armor appeared in his hand. In his other hand, a shield materialized, completing his defensive stance.
“Stay behind me.”
Jia Changjiang’s voice echoed from beneath his helmet. Although his face was hidden, the confident tone in his voice painted a vivid picture—he was smiling.
That voice radiated reassurance. “No matter what lies ahead, I’ll be your shield.”
“…”
Dainsleif stared at Jia Changjiang in silence, his thoughts unreadable.
Soon, the group entered the Temple of the Falcon.
Inside the ruins, it didn’t take long for them to encounter traces of Abyss Mages.
Oddly, upon seeing the group, the Abyss Mages appeared startled, as if terrified by their presence. Some even tried to flee, but for some reason, their teleportation abilities failed, leaving them defenseless against Lumine and Jia Changjiang’s attacks.
As the Abyss Mages fell, Jia Changjiang glanced back, noticing a faint glow emanating from Dainsleif.
It was clear—the reason the Abyss Mages couldn’t escape was tied to Dainsleif.
By the end of the battle, the group had only encountered Abyss Mages. The elusive Abyss Herald remained nowhere to be seen.
Though they hadn’t found the Herald, Lumine couldn’t resist asking about the Abyss.
Dainsleif didn’t hold back. “The Abyss… is chaos and destruction—an inscrutable madness that corrodes the very foundation of this world.”
“You’ve seen the dragon of the East, controlled by the Abyss Order. That is why even a being like it couldn’t resist the Abyss’ corruption.”
“The monsters of the Abyss… exist solely to overthrow the gods’ dominion over this world.”
Dainsleif’s tone carried the weight of truth.
“You seem to hate both the Abyss and the gods, yet you know so much about them,” Jia Changjiang remarked, his tone curious. “It’s hard to figure out where you truly stand.”
“I stand with no one,” Dainsleif replied immediately. “Now, let’s move on—to the old wolf’s domain.”
“Fluffy?” Lumine’s eyes lit up. “Are we going to Wolvendom? We know people—and wolves—there!”
“No, we’re going alone. There’s no need to inform anyone,” Dainsleif said flatly. “I don’t wish to meet that old wolf. My concern is the Abyss.”
“You know the big fluffy wolf?” Lumine asked, puzzled.
“I don’t know him, and he doesn’t know me,” Dainsleif replied, his voice carrying a distant tone. “I only know of him because a former companion of mine wanted to learn his story.”
“Let’s go.”
With those cryptic words, Dainsleif turned to leave the ruins.
“So… we’re really not going to see the big fluffy wolf?” Lumine seemed slightly disappointed, but her focus on the Abyss quickly overrode her regret.
—
When the group reached Wolvendom, Dainsleif seemed to have already pinpointed their destination. He led them straight to a bonfire surrounded by purple, glowing runes.
“These runes,” Dainsleif said, gesturing at the floating symbols. “They are Abyssal curses. There should be more nearby.”
“Then I’ll look around,” Lumine volunteered, her black armor gleaming as she and Paimon set off to search for traces in the surrounding area.
Jia Changjiang, however, stayed behind with Dainsleif. He glanced at the runes. “You can read these?”
“…My ties to the Abyss run deep,” Dainsleif admitted, scanning the area for more clues.
“Do you… have some connection to Aether?” Jia Changjiang asked suddenly, his voice steady. “What’s his relationship with the Abyss Order now? As the Prince of the Abyss… what kind of role does he play there?”
“…”
Dainsleif, who had been focused on searching for traces, stopped in his tracks. “You know more than I expected.”
“It seems your companionship with her isn’t mere coincidence.”
“As I said before,” Jia Changjiang replied calmly, “it’s my choice. By traveling with Lumine, I experience more, so I chose to stay by her side.”
“So, will you answer my question?” Jia Changjiang pressed.
“…Knowing about him won’t do you any good.” Dainsleif’s response was curt. “Since you’ve chosen not to mention it in her presence, it means you don’t want her to know.”
“In that case, there’s no point in telling you either.”
Dainsleif’s cold demeanor showed no sign of wavering as he refused to answer.
“Let me offer you some advice.”
Dainsleif turned to face Jia Changjiang. “Don’t place too much faith in the gods, nor seek to oppose or hunt them. The price you’d pay for such ambitions is beyond what you can bear.”
“So, you think I have the potential to slay gods?” Jia Changjiang chuckled. “Seems like you have a pretty high opinion of me.”
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