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Nordekale, a region filled with lunar moment force.

Because of the presence of the lunar moment force, the ecology here is extremely unique. Everything living here is generally affected by the lunar moment force and possesses some of its characteristics.

However, these were not the most important things for Ying. What was truly important was that upon setting foot on Nordkal, she felt a familiar power.

This reminded her that the spaceship she and her brother were on had crash-landed in this very area.

"The force the traveler mentioned should be the lunar torque; that's what the locals call it."

A girl with light blue hair and bionic blue mechanical eyes, whose mechanical features are clearly identifiable from her appearance, answers Ying's questions.

Next, Ineff explained the matter of the lunar force to Luminosity and Paimon, using the Primordial Ocean and Phlox as examples, since they are both forms of the force of the aurora.

After confirming that her and her brother's spaceship had crash-landed in Nordkalley, Ying's goals in Nordkalley, in addition to finding Columbia, included a new objective: finding her own spaceship.

After entering Nasha Town on Nordekalelumbo Island, Ying and Paimon finally met Yue Ling, whom Lu Li and Columbia had mentioned before.

Their appearance differs considerably from that of Nuonnota, since "Nuonnota" refers to moon spirits born under the blessing of the moon goddess, while most moon spirits on Lambo Island are simply born naturally under the influence of lunar torque.

Overall, Yue Ling looks like a "rabbit" wearing a bow headdress.

"That's a Moon Spirit, a species unique to Nordecale."

Seeing that Ying and Paimon were very interested in the passing Moon Spirit, Ineff, who was also a part-time guide, introduced her to the two of them.

"Hmm, we've heard of Yue Ling, but is the name Yue Ling related to the moon in some way?"

Paimon nodded, then asked curiously.

"Yes, according to the Frost Moon Children, the native inhabitants here, they are the attendants of the Moon Goddess, who guide people under the moonlight to find important things, much like fairies."

"However, it is said that Yue Ling simply thought it was fun, and it seems that it was not for the same purpose as Xian Ling."

Ineff explained in detail.

"The Moon Goddess's retinue..."

Ying and Paimon exchanged a glance, as if they had thought of something.

Although they did not know Columbia's true identity, Nuonota, as a moon spirit, was very close to Lu Li and Columbia, and Columbia's appearance suggested that she had a very mysterious identity.

"What is the Child of Frostmoon?"

After exchanging a glance, Paimon continued to question Ineff.

"Nordekale is located on the border of winter, and its people have had their own unique beliefs since ancient times. The Children of Frostmoon are the original inhabitants of Nordekale, and their beliefs can be traced back to the time of the Angelic Civilization. Their god is the Moon God."

Ineff explained as she led them into Nasha Town.

Having learned of this information, Ying and Paimon now have a clear objective.

They felt that even if Columbia wasn't the moon goddess, she was at least one of the moon goddess's attendants, or perhaps a moon spirit in human form.

So if you go to the Frostmoon Child, you'll likely be able to find her.

Although what I'm about to bring isn't good news, I can't keep it from her forever...

And so, the two followed Inef into Nasha Town. After a brief tour, they left Nasha Town and headed toward the jingling egg roll workshop.

That was Ineff's home, the place where Aino, the genius mechanical inventor who created Ineff, lived.

The two spent a short time at Aino and Inef's house and asked Aino about the spaceship or Columbia.

However, Aino had never heard of this and could only recommend that they try their luck at the Frostmoon Children's Shrine, as it was said that the Frostmoon Children's Shrine's relics could reveal the truth of history.

So the two went to the Children of Frostmoon and met the current Moon Singer of the Children of Frostmoon, Lauma.

Incidentally, the two also helped drive away a group of troublemakers.

Afterwards, the two inquired with Lauma about the sacred artifact of the Frostmoon Child.

Despite sensing the goodwill in their hearts, Lauma could only explain that the place where the sacred relic "Moon Essence" was stored could only be opened on the "Night of Prayer for the Moon".

Having gained nothing, the two inquired about the "Moon Goddess" again, but Lauma did not reveal much information.

……

After Frostmoon's Son returned empty-handed, Luminous and Paimon had no choice but to return to Nasha Town and rest temporarily at the flagship tavern, planning to continue inquiring about the spaceship and Colombia the next day.

Lying on the bed in the tavern room, Paimon was already asleep beside her, but Ying was having trouble sleeping, still thinking about the spaceship and Columbia.

Although she can now contact her brother by phone, Sora never reveals much information to her. Ying is also unaware of the situation after the forced landing, only remembering that Sora woke her up and planned to take her away from Teyvat.

"..."

Just as Ying was thinking about these things, a white figure quietly floated out of the travel backpack on the table in the room.

Nuonnota looked around and finally flew towards Ying.

"Nuonnota?"

"You mean... you want me to go with you?"

Ying watched as Nuonnota flew to the bedside, seemingly wanting to express something, and subconsciously guessed what was going on.

"..."

Nuonnota nodded, then turned and floated out of the room.

Ying glanced at Paimon, who was sleeping soundly, and had no choice but to quietly get out of bed and follow Nuonnotta.

It was already late, and there were hardly any people outside the flagship tavern. Moreover, it wasn't strange for Yue Ling to appear in Na Xia Town. Even if Ying followed Nuonuota and was seen by passersby, it didn't attract much attention.

And so, Ying followed Nuonuota, trekking through mountains and rivers, until they arrived at Xixi Island.

Along the coast of Xixi Island, Nuonnota led Ying to a giant rock on the west side of Xixi Island.

Just as Ying was wondering, Nuonotta approached the boulder and gently touched it.

The boulder, disguised by some force, immediately vanished, revealing a passage leading underground.

"So it was hidden this well..."

Ying muttered something, then jumped down with Nuonnotta.

"Dormi cara columbula,O columbula mea..."

As soon as Ying jumped down, she heard a familiar song.

When she went to find Lu Li before, she also happened to hear Columbia singing, and it was exactly the same song as this one.

After landing, Ying immediately followed Nuonuota for a distance and sure enough, she saw the Silver Moon Garden, which was covered with blue Prayer Moon Flowers, just like the one she had seen in her dream that day.

The Silver Moon Garden is home to many moon spirits, but they are all busy with their own affairs, and Ying's arrival did not cause much of a stir.

Ying casually picked up a Moonfall Silver that looked like a pearl from the ground and put it away before continuing to follow Nuonnota's footsteps.

Soon, Ying saw Columbia sitting on a white, crescent-shaped boulder, singing alone.

As Ying approached, Columbia stopped singing.

"You've arrived, traveler."

"I heard from Lauma that you were looking for me."

"I'm sorry, but due to some special circumstances, she said she needed to notify me first before telling anyone else about my situation."

After stopping singing, Columbia turned to "look" at Ying and began to explain to her.

"Yes, I actually guessed that you were the Moon Goddess, but she didn't want to say, so we didn't press her further."

Ying nodded.

"Hmm...Where are Lu Li and Paimon? Didn't they come with you?"

Just then, Columbia hugged Nuonotta, who was flying over, and then asked Ying in confusion.

Why did Nuonnotta only bring her along?

"Paimon was just sleeping..."

Upon hearing Columbia's question, Ying was momentarily at a loss for words and could only awkwardly recount Paimon's situation.

"So Lu Li is sleeping too?"

"That's so unfair, they didn't even come to find me first..."

Holding Nuonnotta in her arms, Columbia looked dejected, her cheeks puffing out slightly.

"Lu Li, he..."

Seeing Columbia's expression, Ying opened her mouth, but felt her throat go dry and couldn't speak.

"Hmm?"

Ying's reaction made Columbia tilt her head in confusion.

"he……"

As Ying spoke, she took out the Eye of God and the Eye of Evil, which she had brought with her before coming here, as well as the bead containing white ash.

"This belongs to Lu Li?"

Although the Eye of God and the Eye of Evil look very similar, Columbia was able to sense Lu Li's aura from them using her lunar torque.

"Lu Li...when he was in Nata..."

"Sacrificed..."

"sorry……"

Despite feeling as if something was blocking her throat, Ying still told Columbia about it.

"Hmm...?"

"Traveler, are you... joking?"

Columbia's confusion deepened, and beneath the white, transparent, hollowed-out eye mask, her pinkish-purple eyes slowly opened.

I met Lu Li in my dream just last month...

"..."

"A traveler...?"

Why aren't you saying anything...?

……