Kiana and the Captain's Bizarre Adventure

"They're from the Gilded Troupe; they don't seem to have any good intentions..."

"...Who are you? You don't seem to be hired by the Huma'i family, do you?"

As Paimon had guessed, the Gilded Troupe readily admitted their purpose when confronted with Dina Zede's questioning.

"Heh, indeed, we haven't received any money from the Humai family yet... but if we arrest you now, how much will the Humai family offer to ransom you?"

[Kiana (Honkai Impact 3): This is the first time I've heard someone describe kidnapping so nicely. You guys must have taught them a lesson later, right?]

[Paimon (Genshin Impact): Although that's the outcome, it was actually Desia who made the move. Our main task was to protect Dinazetti and help her escape...]

"So they were a group of kidnappers! Ying, quickly protect Dina Zede!"

Ying simply shook her head and said that the professionals had already arrived. Just as she finished speaking, Dixia's voice came from the other side.

"But have you ever considered that there's a colleague you can't afford to offend who has already taken money from the Huma'i family?"

"You are... Desia!? Desia the Lion of the Fiery Mane... No wonder we haven't heard from you in the mercenary circle for so long, so you've been tied up at home."

"Please refrain from such rudeness. Dixia owes a debt of gratitude to our Huma'i family before we began our cooperative relationship..."

"It's alright, Miss Dina Zede. It's just a little show of fangs between mercenaries. Once they make a move, the wild dogs will show their true colors."

"Hmph, so much time has passed, your henchmen should be rusty by now, right? Don't be so sure of yourself!"

After she finished speaking, the people opposite her began to gradually tighten their encirclement. Dixia turned to look at Ying, her expression somewhat solemn.

"Ying, you take Miss Dina Zede and leave first."

Paimon wanted to stay and help, but Luminous had a clear understanding of the situation. Protecting Dinazede, their employer, was paramount; only then could Desia focus on dealing with the others.

Hearing Luminous's words, Paimon realized that with the physically weak Dinazede present, neither Luminous nor Desia could fight with peace of mind. There was no other way; getting Dinazede away from there was the top priority. After a brief conversation, Luminous led Dinazede and Paimon away from this dangerous place.

Not long after, they stopped near the Adventurers' Guild. It wasn't because the distance was far enough, but because Dina Zede's physical abilities had already reached their limit to get here.

"Dina Zede, are you alright? You look a little weak. Were you frightened?"

"It's nothing... I just overdid it a bit. My body's always been like this..."

Seeing Dina Zede's pale face and panting breath, Paimon was very worried that Dina Zede was just putting on a brave face.

"Are you really okay...?"

"Phew... I just need to rest for a bit. I'm mainly worried about Dixia, since it's all because of my stubbornness..."

"Don't worry, she's very strong."

Ying comforted him, and Paimon chimed in.

So everyone rested on the spot and waited for Dixia's return. Not long after, Dixia returned as expected, but she seemed to have suffered some injuries.

"Miss, Ying, you're here."

"Dishia! You resolved it so quickly."

"Are there any accomplices around, or was anyone following you?"

"I just checked, no."

Ying's answer reassured Dixia, while Dina Zede noticed the wound on Dixia's arm.

"Dishia, your arm..."

Following Dina Zede's gaze, Dixia saw a wound that had already undergone emergency treatment. Such wounds were commonplace for mercenaries, and Dixia didn't care about them.

"Oh? This? I'm fine, just a few scratches. They shouldn't have been able to hurt me, it's just that I'm not quite used to this new greatsword yet."

"Please let me take a closer look..."

"Alright, alright, I've already said I'm fine. Mercenaries aren't as delicate as you think."

"And what about the new greatsword you mentioned? What happened to the one you've been using before?"

"Ah... well... I was a little short on cash before, so I had to sell it. It happens sometimes."

It was clear that Dixia's stammering manner did not gain Dina Zede's trust, let alone the people outside the video.

[Desia (Genshin Impact): Looking back, I was too nervous back then. Saying nothing made no difference.]

[Kiana (Honkai Impact 3): So, why did you sell your greatsword?]

[Desia (Genshin Impact): This... ahaha...]

[Bronya (Honkai Impact 3): You idiot Kiana, isn't it obvious? Dina Zedeki mentioned before that they were short of funds for the Flower Goddess Festival, and it was only able to proceed smoothly because an anonymous person donated the final sum. At this crucial moment, Miss Desia sold her weapon; it's obvious she's that anonymous person.]

[Kiana (Honkai Impact 3): Uh… of course I know! I just wanted to confirm!]

Bronya was clearly not buying Kiana's stubbornness, and the group chat was soon filled with messages of Bronya and Kiana bickering. In the end, Mei had to step in to mediate the farce and bring it to a stop.

Looking at the lively scene in the group chat, Kiana couldn't help but reminisce about her days at St. Freya Academy.

Looking at the chat, it really brings back memories of those old days!

Bronya smiled knowingly.

"Yes! It's a pity that Mei hasn't come yet. I hope Mei can come next time, so we can have a tea party again after so long."

……

After their exclamations, Kiana and the others once again focused their attention back on the video.