Lumine hadn't even decided how to respond when Paimon, as if accustomed to bragging, proudly lifted her little head, crossed her arms, and declared:

"Hmph! In front of you stands the Traveler who traverses the starry seas!

Mondstadt's Honorary Knight, dear friend of the Anemo Archon Barbatos!

Liyue's Celestial Star's god-sister, dear friend of the Geo Archon Morax!

The younger sister of the ruler of the Abyss Order!

Traveler! Lumine!

And on top of that, recognized partner of the great Paimon!"

Lumine awkwardly groaned, pressing a hand to her forehead.

Kamisato Ayato's gaze flickered as he stared steadily at her.

After a moment, Lumine spoke softly:

"Although Paimon exaggerates a lot… overall, that's pretty accurate.

The Prince of the Abyss Order is indeed my blood-related older brother…"

Ayato's mind went blank for a moment, and he immediately felt the same kind of difficulty Kujou Sara had experienced when facing a massive "bomb."

Indeed, he was skilled in palace intrigue and calculation,

but calculation depends on knowing exactly who your opponent is.

Lumine looked like an ordinary Traveler.

But the forces backing her were beyond his ability to manipulate.

Putting aside Liyue and Mondstadt, even the Abyss Order alone…

How could its members ever sit across from him at a negotiation table politely?

When the Abyss Order meets someone in Teyvat, the most likely scenario is that they act on the belief that the other must be killed—and start fighting immediately.

With Inazuma already in chaos, and now Lumine—the massive bomb—thrown into the mix,

if anything happened to her here,

it could very well end catastrophically.

Ayato frowned. He couldn't understand why his usually clever sister had brought back someone so dangerous.

Granted, Lumine's identity could indeed help resolve the conflict in Inazuma,

but…

her identity could also become the greatest source of crisis in Inazuma!

Seeing Ayato's helpless expression, Lumine scratched her head and tried to reassure him:

"Are you worried about the Abyss Order?

Honestly, there's no need. My brother is avoiding me right now, and I can't contact him.

I just heard from the Geo Archon and the others that Aether became the Prince of the Abyss Order.

That guy doesn't have the time to worry about me; all he does is his crazy plans."

Ayato forced a bitter smile.

"No time for you?

Then why, ever since you set foot in Inazuma and traveled this far, have there been so many traces of Abyss Mages?"

Although they seemed to appear by accident, hidden perfectly,

their movements did not escape Ayato's notice.

This was like stepping into a huge whirlpool.

Since meeting Lumine, he feared he had already been targeted by the Abyss Order.

After thinking for a moment, Ayato decided not to coax words out of Lumine and spoke frankly: Google seaʀᴄh novel⚑fire.net

"Miss Lumine, perhaps you don't realize this, but the moment you set foot in Inazuma, the activity of Abyss Mages there increased significantly.

Along this journey, we've already encountered three Abyss Mages.

Your brother… has probably been keeping an eye on you all this time."

Lumine froze for a moment, slightly furrowing her brows, and said in a low voice:

"Why would he be watching me? Doesn't he say he has no time for this?"

Ayaka thought for a moment and shook her head:

"Back in Liyue, Lumine was always either with Ryen or at Liyue Harbor.

The Abyss Order is powerful, but they wouldn't dare show themselves under the watchful eyes of multiple Archons and countless Adepti."

Lumine lowered her head slightly and said softly:

"Sorry, Ayaka…"

Ayaka shook her head and sighed:

"It was I who asked you to come with me; it's not your fault.

But since this is the case, Inazuma's situation must be resolved quickly. Otherwise, if the Abyss Order begins their schemes, things will get even harder for Inazuma."

Beside them, Kamisato Ayato frowned and said solemnly:

"Miss Lumine, could you tell me… what exactly does the Abyss Order intend to do?"

Lumine opened her mouth but hesitated, unsure of how to explain.

Ayato's tone softened:

"Regardless, Miss Lumine, you are our guest. We will not blame you.

But Inazuma is already in a difficult state, and if the Abyss Order begins their schemes…"

Lumine glanced at Ayaka. Ayaka had seen Aether that day and learned his plan, so there was no need to hide it from everyone.

With a sigh, Lumine whispered:

"He… wants to annihilate the Seven Nations, to kill the Seven Gods and the Celestia…"

In an instant, Ayato's usually calm and steady mind shattered.

Ayaka, worried about Ayato's reaction, quickly said:

"Brother, Lumine doesn't understand any of this!"

Ayato rubbed his forehead, a bit troubled:

"I understand… but…

If this is true, Inazuma's situation becomes even more dangerous. We cannot delay any longer; we must resolve Inazuma's problems as quickly as possible!"

Ayaka nodded seriously:

"That is also the plan of Lumine and me!

Brother, Teyvat has already stirred into a storm.

If things continue like this, even if the internal situation stabilizes, Inazuma will be destroyed by this storm sweeping across Teyvat!

We… must join forces with Liyue and the others!"

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