Kiana and the Captain's Bizarre Adventure

In the video, Dina Zede also deduced the source of the last sum of money, which made Dixia feel a little embarrassed.

"Oh, hey, Miss Dina Zede, I didn't mean to make you cry. Would my employer deduct my commission if I made you cry?"

Seeing Dina Zede's joyful tears, everyone cautiously inquired about it. However, it was clear that Dina Zede wouldn't deduct Dina's commission for this, but other things were uncertain.

"...Pfft...Hehe...Okay, making the employer cry won't deduct your commission, but I need to re-evaluate the unauthorized sale of equipment and the injury you sustained because of me."

"Hahaha...you're really being unreasonable, miss."

As she spoke, Dina Zede laughed along.

“…Hey, come on, I’m really shy. I’m so embarrassed.”

Dixia responded again, embarrassed. Suddenly, Dinazede clutched her chest and started coughing. Paimon quickly stepped forward to help Dinazede catch her breath.

"Is Dina Zede feeling unwell again?"

Desia looked at Dina Zede with concern, then instructed Ying to take her to rest nearby, while she herself went to scout the area to prevent any other companions from lying in ambush.

Ying stepped forward to help the very weak Dina Zede, who followed Ying away with a face full of apologies. Before they knew it, evening had arrived.

Dina Zede's health has finally begun to recover.

"Are you feeling better, Dina Zede?"

Paimon's caring attitude gave Dina Zede a warmth different from that between family members. This was one of the few times she had felt care from a friend, although it wasn't exactly a novel experience.

"Hmm, much better. I'll just rest here for a while longer."

"Speaking of your illness, judging from Dixia's expression just now... just how serious is your condition?"

"...So you're all so concerned about my condition? Then I really can't keep it a secret any longer. I was actually born with Devil Scales, and it's now in its terminal stage."

Paimon and Luminous looked at Dina Zede in surprise. Perhaps they hadn't paid much attention before, or perhaps Dina Zede felt there was no need to hide it anymore, but Luminous noticed that Dina Zede's wrists were already covered with snake-scale-like patterns.

"It's actually Demon Scale Disease...!"

"Oh? It seems you two already know about Demonic Scale Disease, and therefore must be aware of its severity. Currently, Sumeru's technology cannot cure it; we can only slow its progression through environmental therapy..."

“Dina Zede…”

Paimon looked sad.

"Don't be so sad. I've always lived with the premise that I have Scales disease, and I've actually accepted it completely a long time ago. But compared to the fact that I have Scales disease itself, what hurts me more is the impact it has on my life. I know my family loves me very much, and they do everything they can to give me the best environment and extend my life as much as possible... But I know... that day will eventually come."

Ying fell silent. She had long been accustomed to the effects of this incurable disease during her travels through the starry sea, but back then she was just a passerby, and becoming one of them was a first for her.

It's fair to say that this feeling is not pleasant.

“You know what? Before I escaped this time… in the world outside that house, they didn’t even know I existed. From a young age, I could only sit on my bed every day, staring blankly out the window. I imagine my family must be anxious and disappointed about my escape, but I… just don’t want to have any regrets. I want to meet people; for me, meeting someone is already an incredibly beautiful thing.”

Dina Zede got up and walked to the railing, looking up at the sunset with a look of expectation and satisfaction.

"Not to mention the fulfilling time spent preparing for the Flower Goddess's Birthday Festival, the smiles on the faces of those who participated, and friends like Dixia and you... who supported me... In this way, even if that day really comes, I won't be so sad. At least now there will be many, many people who remember that I existed in this world, right?"

"Don't say that, you'll have many more happy times."

"As long as you don't forget me, I won't forget you either! Ah... no, even if you forget me, I will still remember you!"

Dina Zede smiled happily as she listened to their words of comfort.

"Hehe... Thank you so much. I'm really sorry for saying such discouraging things; it's not like me at all. Actually, the courage I had to do this is all thanks to Little Lucky Grass King. If it weren't for her encouragement, I probably wouldn't have been able to take that step."

[Narcida (Genshin Impact): Don't underestimate yourself, Dinazetti. I just happened to be there for you when you needed comfort the most. The final decision is still yours, and it has nothing to do with my encouragement.]

[Dina Zedeki (Genshin Impact): Even if you say that, I will never forget that you entered my dreams every night when I was a child, encouraging me and telling me about the outside world. For me, that is the greatest salvation.]

At the same time, Ying also said something similar in the video.

"It's because you haven't been defeated by the illness."

"...Yes, there will always be frustrating things in life, but I know we live to have no regrets, right?"

After speaking, Dina Zede turned to look at the two people behind her. The fiery red sunlight of the setting sun shone on Dina Zede, giving her a unique aura.

“Great idea.”

Ying looked at the girl in front of her and blurted out.

"Oh, right! Is it almost time?"

"What's wrong? What time is it?!"

"The Dance of the Flower Goddess seems to be starting soon, right? This is the part of the entire Flower Goddess Festival that I've been most looking forward to. Nel will recreate the scene from the myth with her most elegant dance, bringing the Flower Goddess's birthday to a perfect close amidst cheers and blessings... And then, my wish will be fulfilled..."

[March 7 (Hyperion): I have a feeling that things won't go as smoothly as I imagined...]

[Star (Hyperion): I wonder what brilliant insights the Great Detective March 7th has?]

[March 7 (Hyperion): It's nothing much, it's just that every story has to have a huge conflict or something to create a climax, right? We haven't seen that yet... um... how should I put it?]

[Paimon (Genshin Impact): I know, it's that "baka" feeling!]

[March 7th (Hyperion): Yes! It's that kind of "blip-cut" feeling!]

[Star (Hyperion): So, what's it like to experience Bilibili?]

[March 7 (Hyperion): Bika is Bika, why bother with different feelings?]

[Danheng (Hyperion & Star Railway): ...]

Unfortunately, when the three arrived, Nel's performance had not yet started. It wasn't because the time hadn't come yet, but because the people from the Order of the Church had come and stopped the performance.

"...There are already laws against this type of performance. It is not allowed to be held without prior approval. Don't you know that?"

The speaker was a long-haired woman with dark brown skin. Her name was Setare, and she was one of the few scholars from the desert region to enter the Church.

Beside her was the Great Sage, or rather, the former Great Sage, Azar.

Paimon couldn't help but worry as he watched Nel being scolded on stage, while Dina Zede, standing to the side, felt a little strange.

"I think I saw the Great Sage of the Order of the Church... Why would he come here in person?"

"But the Flower Goddess Dance is a fixed part of the Flower Goddess's birthday festival, so if we can't perform..."

"The Flower Goddess's Birthday Festival... Holding large-scale religious ceremonies in private is strictly prohibited, isn't it? The right to organize such events can only be held by the Order of the Church. If you continue to insist on this, we will have no choice but to order an investigation into all organizers of the Flower Goddess's Birthday Festival... The Great Sage has already made an exception for you, so please be sensible."

[Fryna (Genshin Impact): So the organizing committee is in the hands of the Theological Seminary? Then why don't they just hold the event?! Holding the organizing committee in their own hands and then not holding it—do these people really have any respect for the gods?!]

[Wanderer (Genshin Impact): It's obvious they don't. The faction led by the former Great Sage is nothing but a group of arrogant, oblivious, and short-sighted people. It's a waste of time to say another word to such a person.]

Dina Zede originally wanted to go up and argue, but Ying stopped her, saying that the right to explain was in their hands. Although Dina Zede was very angry, it was true that going up now would only make things more complicated, just as Ying said.

"Art...dance...in this transition of wisdom and reason, don't you feel ashamed to pursue these frivolous and empty things?"

[Fryna (Genshin Impact): Bastard! How dare he say art and dance are frivolous things! This great sage is so arrogant, if he came to Fontainebleau I'd sentence him to death! Death penalty!]

[Navilette (Genshin Impact): Ms. Frynn, please calm down. Leaving aside the fact that the events in this video occurred in the past, even if you were to personally try Mr. Azar, his conversation alone wouldn't be sufficient grounds for a trial. Doing so would only create a diplomatic incident and put me in a difficult position. Most importantly, Fontaine hasn't seen the death penalty for a long time, and even if Mr. Azar's crimes are proven, he won't be executed.]

"Navilette, are you trying to sabotage me?!"

“Ms. Furnessa, I am simply stating the facts.”

"Well!"

Furina puffed out her cheeks angrily at Navelette, who was sitting in her seat, and then sat down on the sofa to vent her emotions.

Navelette sighed helplessly as she watched the disgruntled Funina throw a tantrum. She then summoned Melusin, who was guarding the door, and instructed her to go out and buy Funina's favorite little cake. If she continued to let Funina vent her anger, her work efficiency would likely decrease.

Fortunately, Melusin was quite efficient, and soon returned to Navelette's office with the small cakes. Navelette's table, which she used to receive guests, was now laden with various small cakes. Seeing the variety of cakes before her, Funina immediately lost her temper and happily ate her cakes while continuing to watch the video.

"For all scholars who seek truth, reality, and truth, the gods created the city of Sumeru, a paradise... but people like you want to defile it."

"No, I believe the gods have never rejected art, just as Flora once danced for our gods..."

Nilu wanted to continue arguing, but Hazard didn't want to debate with her and rudely interrupted her.

"With your level of knowledge, I don't think you're qualified to debate with me. What you should do now is find someone to remove these ridiculous setups as soon as possible."

With that, Hazard left without looking back, while giving instructions to Setare who was standing nearby.

"After returning, have the scribe draft a decree prohibiting public art performances before the next day of the Treasure Recognition Ceremony, and then announce it to the public through the void."

After saying that, Setare nodded to show that she understood, while Hazard turned around and glanced at the group of people who were cleaning up the scene in disappointment, and said something meaningful.

"The Flower Goddess's Birthday Festival... You should celebrate the birth of the goddess properly."