Genshin Impact is a big stage, come if you dare

"This shimmering purple is truly dazzling, perfectly complementing your beautiful hair." After praising her, the Liyue Language Level 10 Tartaglia looked at the girl expectantly. "May I touch it?"

Just look at it, don't even think about trying it out! Dream on!

After showing off, Su Liluo turned around and gave Dadalia a silent rejection, letting him figure it out for himself.

The girl, who had decisively refused Tartaglia, bounced back to her friends. "Paimon, want to pet me? Sora, do you want to get a new hair color to play with?"

Before Sora could politely refuse, Su rejected her suggestion, "No, no, Sora's blonde hair is beautiful, don't dye it any other color."

Sora's blonde hair usually looks soft and warm, but under strong light it looks like molten gold threads, gorgeous and sacred, which she loves!

It's fine as it is, though it would be even better if he let his hair down.

D'Artagnan paused for three seconds, feeling dejected. "It's already this late. I should go."

Although I was very reluctant to leave and return to Winter, I could not disobey the mission and orders.

Paimon: "Oh right, you still have injuries and need to rest. Take care of yourself."

Speaking of D'Artagnan's injury, Sue became a little curious, "How did you get from Melo Petersburg to the whale's territory?"

“The Whale that Devours Stars has the ability to shatter space,” Tartaglia said without reservation. “It seems that because I accidentally awakened it in my childhood, a connection was established between us. After it sensed me, it tore open space, and I simply escaped.”

"You once awakened it..." Kong seemed to ponder, "Could it be that this is why the decree ordered the cardinal to convict you?"

It's perfectly reasonable that an unintentional act leading to an accident is also a crime.

D'Artagnan didn't want to bring up the trial at all, after all, it was too embarrassing for him to resist arrest in front of Sue and then be knocked down by the Supreme Judge of Fontaine!

"Let's not talk about that. Anyway, I've become a lot stronger now!" D'Artagnan smiled brightly. "Once I'm healed, we'll have another match if we have the chance."

"No~ interest~" Sula said in a drawn-out tone, changing the subject, "So, you just went to the territory of the Star-Devouring Whale and fought it there for over a month?"

D'Artagnan nodded.

"Wow, impressive! No wonder you're a combat maniac." Su exclaimed for a second, then became curious, "How did you survive such a long period without supplies and in such intense combat?"

Sending someone to Mello Petersburg for imprisonment would involve confiscating the Eye of God, the Evil Eye, and supplies; the place where the Star-Devouring Whale was imprisoned was a barren wasteland. Could a human go without food or water for over a month?

D'Artagnan scratched his head. "Although there's no food, we have the Star-Eating Whale."

Paimon's eyes widened. "Wait! What you're saying means...!"

Tadalia smiled broadly, "Yes! It's both the perfect sparring partner and a great source of energy!"

They fought and replenished their strength simultaneously, and after this battle, the duration of the Demon King's Armor was greatly extended.

D'Artagnan: "We've been at each other's mercy for so long, Su, have you managed to capture it and make it your mount?"

Su's face darkened. "Don't bring up things you don't want to talk about!"

Su tried to justify himself, "I don't want a mount that's only good-looking but otherwise useless!"

"Ahaha, it seems there was a bit of an accident..." D'Artagnan stopped talking and opened her arms. "It'll be a long time before I see everyone again. Shall we have a farewell hug?"

The three members of the Traveler's Team remained silent, each giving D'Artagnan a look that seemed to say, "Are you still half asleep?"

D'Artagnan lowered her hand dejectedly, her eyebrows and the corners of her mouth turning down. "Is it really, really not allowed?"

The travelers all hallucinated a pitiful little dog with drooping ears and tail, whimpering.

Paimon was the first to soften, flying over to shake his hand. "No hugs, please. I wish you a speedy recovery."

Sora extended his hand and shook hands with D'Artagnan. "Have a safe journey."

Finally, under D'Artagnan's expectant gaze, Sue shook hands with him.

But two seconds later, he couldn't pull his hand out.

Su:?

Su tried to pull her hand away but failed; instead, she felt her hand being gripped even tighter.

Alright, alright, you think you can provoke her now that you've leveled up, huh?

Today, let's show him what real power is!

"Su... um!" Tadalia was still reluctantly feeling the girl's soft little hand when, in the next second, the girl grabbed his hand and he felt a tremendous grip!

It felt like I was being clamped by the giant engineering pincers mounted on a land patrol boat designed by a puppet (?﹏?。)...

D'Artagnan reluctantly let go of his hand and waved goodbye to everyone present, ceasing his antics.

After walking quite a distance, D'Artagnan stopped, covered her face with her still throbbing hands, and took a deep breath.

After taking in every last trace of the girl's faint fragrance, D'Artagnan opened her cobalt blue eyes through her fingers.

The sunshine in his eyes was gone, replaced by a thick, surging desire to prey.

not enough……

I want it!

But not now, continue... be patient.

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After D'Artagnan left, the servant seemed to have had enough of the sea breeze. "It was very pleasant chatting with you, but my appointment with the Mo Mang Palace is coming up soon, so let's part ways here."

The traveler's party couldn't let her wander off alone; if Lynette and the others were caught red-handed by the servants, they'd be in big trouble.

Su: "We're going to Mo Mang Palace too! Let's go together on the way."

The servant acquiesced without much consent, and so the group left the seaside and headed to Mo Mang Palace.

The judge confirmed the servant's appointment and allowed him to leave.

Then, he awkwardly stopped the following group of travelers.

"Although Lord Navelette granted special passage to several individuals, their names were not on the agenda for the Winter Diplomats' meeting..."

The servant said politely, "They were invited to this meeting by my own invitation. The paperwork will be sent later."

"Okay, okay!" The judge quickly made an exception and let them pass.

He didn't want to stop the travelers' team; it was his duty. With the Winter Diplomat's words, at least he wasn't held responsible.

The servant greeted Navelette, who was sitting at the desk, saying, "I didn't expect my meeting request to be approved so quickly. The efficiency of the Mo Mang Palace is truly admirable."

“It’s just the proper respect for a renowned diplomat,” Navelette replied coolly, then looked at the travelers’ group.

"...This time, my friends have also been involved. What exactly is going on?"

Su raised her hand, "Don't worry about us, you guys chat."

She didn't want to listen to boring political affairs.