Genshin Impact, the spear remains.

Aches, itching, fatigue.

The moment Bai Qiyun regained consciousness, he felt all sorts of discomfort throughout his body.

He tried to move his arm, but found it felt like it was made of lead, making it very difficult to move.

When I opened my eyes, I was greeted by an unfamiliar ceiling and rooms I had never seen before.

Moonlight streamed through the window, falling on his face and bathing the blanket in a pure white moonlight.

"Oh, you're awake."

A somewhat languid voice sounded beside the boy, and it sounded somewhat familiar.

Bai Qiyun struggled to turn around and look in the direction of the sound.

Sister Rosalia.

The sound coming from his throat was slightly hoarse, indicating that his throat had been somewhat damaged in the previous fire.

Leaning against the wall, the nun with dark circles under her eyes was not wearing the nun's hat that she always wore.

Her burgundy short hair was exposed to the air without any restraint. Although it was night, Rosalia looked more energetic and capable than when they met during the day.

Could she be a night owl?

As a nun of the Church of the West Wind, Rosalia was assigned to care for patients. Normally, she would never work overtime, but since she happened to have the day off today.

The nun simply put this guy, whose vacation was over, back at his post.

"I advise you not to move around too much."

Since it's a job, Rosalia should do her best.

When the boy was brought over, he had already suffered extremely serious internal injuries. His internal organs showed signs of being broken, and his body was covered with burn marks from the flames. Many parts of his body had been burned black and even charred.

It's already a miracle that they were brought here alive.

Most people in this situation would probably be pronounced dead on the spot.

Come to think of it, she still remembered this boy, after all, she had just treated him last time, and it hadn't been long before they met again.

"To be able to sustain injuries of this level for two consecutive days, in a sense, you're really impressive."

In all her years as a nun, she had never seen anyone like him except Bennett.

However, it's already quite strange that this guy can compare to Bennett in this respect.

"Forehead..."

Bai Qiyun had nothing to say about this.

"Um, Sister Rosalia, where exactly is this place...?"

After looking around for a long time, he still couldn't figure out where he was. It must be a place he had never been before.

But looking at the nun standing in front of him, he had some guesses in his mind.

"Hmm? Here? The West Wind Church's lounge. You've been lying here ever since Barbara treated you."

"So it was Pastor Barbara."

No wonder his wounds feel almost completely healed now; it wouldn't be surprising if it were that priestess who specializes in healing.

Although he has now recovered to the point where he can move around, he still feels lingering fear whenever he recalls the scene of being besieged by the three mages.

"The fire outside the city burned for half a day. It must have been started by that little bomb-playing girl. Thanks to her, it took more than a dozen Knights of Favonius to barely bring the fire under control. You really have to thank the Adventurers' Guild for getting out of there alive."

The towering flames alerted the adventurers who were carrying out their quests nearby, who then intervened and brought the three of them back from Whispering Forest.

Otherwise, with only two unconscious wounded soldiers and a child, it would be a miracle if they could even protect themselves, let alone bring them back.

"The Adventurers' Guild?"

Could it be... Bennett?

In the Adventurers' Guild in Mondstadt, besides the newly registered Luminous, he only knew the boy he had once traveled with.

"Ah, a girl who spoke quite strangely brought you back, and she even had a crow with her."

Perhaps after Bai Qiyun woke up, Rosalia felt that she no longer needed to keep an eye on him all the time, so she found a comfortable position and lay down on the bed next to Bai Qiyun.

Her undisguised movements revealed her graceful figure to Bai Qiyun without reservation under the moonlight.

However, Bai Qiyun was still reliving what had happened earlier and had no interest in watching this.

"A crow? Could it be Fischl?"

Thinking of the girl who had stood in front of the Adventurers' Guild earlier, Bai Qiyun became even more certain of his guess.

"What? You know them, don't you?"

The casual demeanor of Rosalia lying next to him made Bai Qiyun feel that she was not a caregiver, but rather more like a fellow patient in the bed next to his.

"How are the others? What about Razer?"

Before he lost consciousness, Razer had also suffered serious injuries, while Klee should have been unharmed thanks to the adventurers' help later.

"Raze? Oh, you mean that guy with the hood? His injuries were all superficial. Barbara treated him and then he left. He waited for you for a long time before he left."

Rosalia remembered these small things quite clearly.

"Really? I'm glad he's alright."

Upon hearing that his comrade-in-arms was unharmed, Bai Qiyun felt a sense of relief.

"What about Klee? Is the little one alright?"

It was supposed to be a trivial question, but Rosalia couldn't answer it immediately. After an eerie silence, she sighed.

"After that little guy came back, he locked himself in the solitary confinement room."

"Huh? Why? Everyone seems to be fine."

Although that's what they said, Bai Qiyun understood the reason after thinking about it for a while.

It's probably something like guilt that's bothering Klee.

Honestly, kids should just be happy and not think about all sorts of things.

Bai Qiyun twisted his wrist, then struggled to sit up, using his elbows to support himself on the bed.

His shoes were scattered on the ground.

By the moonlight, Bai Qiyun put on his shoes with some difficulty.

The solid feeling of the soles contacting the ground gave him an almost unreal sensation.

"You...you're not thinking about going back, are you? You'd better stop messing around and just focus on healing. That's better than anything else."

Rosalia, lying on her side, glanced out of the corner of her eye at Bai Qiyun, who was standing on the ground and already dressed.

However, white bandages covering the body could still be seen under the torn clothes.

"It's alright, I'm almost fully recovered. You don't trust Pastor Barbara's healing skills, do you?"

To prove that what he said was true, Bai Qiyun even shook his arm.

However, the movement was slightly too forceful, and a sharp pain crept up Bai Qiyun's forehead along his bones.

He endured the pain while forcing a smile to show that he was perfectly fine.

"Whatever you want."

Rosalia did not stop Bai Qiyun's show of bravado. She silently followed behind him to the headquarters of the Knights of Favonius in the dead of night.

"Seriously, that's why I hate working overtime the most."

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Although he didn't know how long he had slept, the bright moon in the sky told him that it was already late at night.

Summer night scenes are always accompanied by the moon and starlight, with cicadas chirping tirelessly all around.

However, Bai Qiyun saw all of this, both good and bad, as symbols of peace.

After all, no one wanted the fire in Whispering Woods to spread to Mondstadt.

There were no pedestrians to be seen on the surrounding streets, and apart from himself, he could only hear the faint, undisguised footsteps behind him.

To be honest, the sound of high heels on the ground was quite noticeable; at a time like this, it was impossible for him not to hear it.

Starting from the Church of the West Wind, passing through the empty Wind God Statue Square, and then crossing several staircases, Bai Qiyun finally arrived at the Knights' headquarters.

Even at night, there are still guards standing at the gates of the Knights Order, just like in Rosalia now; someone always has to work the night shift.

Please wait.

Sure enough, before Bai Qiyun could even get close to the gate, the guarding Knights of Favonius stopped him from going any further.

It seems that even at this moment, the Knights of Favonius remained vigilant.

Rosalia followed behind Bai Qiyun, watching with great interest what he planned to do.

"I have something to do inside, and this nun from the Church of the West Wind can be my witness."

But before Rosalia could even watch the show, she was unexpectedly dragged into the mess by Bai Qiyun.

Moreover, given her position, she certainly has that right.

The Church of Favonius in Mondstadt is a very special place. Theoretically speaking, the Church of Favonius is also part of the Knights of Favonius, so Rosalia can be considered a high-ranking member of the Knights.

Although her nocturnal habits meant her subordinates rarely saw her, the portrait of her framed in her room was undeniably real.

Upon seeing Rosalia, the Knights of Favonius guarding the gate immediately allowed Bai Qiyun to pass.

Under Rosalia's slightly helpless gaze, Bai Qiyun pushed open the door of the Knights' headquarters and walked straight towards the confinement room.

Unsurprisingly, a Knight of Favonius was also guarding the door to the solitary confinement cell.

Wood, the gatekeeper, had just yawned when he saw someone coming, which startled him so much that he had to suppress the yawn before it was even finished.

It was incredibly painful.

Bai Qiyun still had a vague impression of the Favonius Knight guarding the gate; this should be the one who had been guarding the place that morning.

However, the fact that they were working from morning until late at night suggests that the Knights of Favonius must be under a lot of work pressure.

"Klee is inside, isn't she?"

"Ah... um, yes, I'm here."

In the morning, Wood watched as the leader of the troupe led the boy into the solitary confinement room, but he didn't know who the boy was.

"I'll go in and take a look."

"that...."

Although they had met once before, out of professional ethics, Wood really didn't dare to open the door for him without permission.

Perhaps sensing Wood's predicament, Rosalia stepped out from the shadows behind him.

"What can you do if you go in now? Wouldn't it be better to let that little guy be alone for a while?"

Seeing that the situation was under control by his nominal superior, Wood couldn't help but feel relieved and stepped aside, waiting for the nun from the Church of the West Wind to give orders.

Upon hearing Rosalia's question, Bai Qiyun did not turn around, but quietly stared at the door in front of him.

He pondered for a moment.

"Chairman Jean entrusted me with the task of taking good care of Klee. Until I respond to this request, I will remain Klee's nominal temporary guardian."

"So, open the door."

Wood looked at the nun beside him with some embarrassment, only to find that she simply nodded helplessly.

However, since his superior had agreed, he naturally had nothing to worry about.

With his slightly overweight figure, Wood stepped forward, fumbled in his pocket, and pulled out the key to the solitary confinement cell to open the door.

With a click of the lock, Bai Qiyun pushed open the door.

Rosalia and Wood stood outside the door and did not go in.

Dim.

This was Bai Qiyun's first impression.

It's late at night, but the lights aren't on. Could the little one be asleep?

However, in his elemental vision, the burning fire elemental force did not subside.

Klee, curled up in the corner, was clearly not asleep in bed.

By the moonlight, Bai Qiyun walked to her side.

"What's wrong? Why aren't you asleep so late?"

Klee, who had been hiding from people, suddenly looked up after hearing his voice.

Upon seeing Bai Qiyun standing in front of her, she first smiled happily, then seemed to remember something, lowered her head, and fiercely embraced Dudu Ke in front of her.

"Klee..."

Her childish voice rang out in the empty room, hesitant and unlike her usual self.

Noticing that something was wrong with her, Bai Qiyun went over and touched her soft hair, then scratched her cheek.

"How about we go for a walk?"

"Um."

Perhaps it was too stuffy in the room, or perhaps Keli didn't know what to do, but she obediently followed behind Bai Qiyun, head down, and walked out of the confinement room.

Outside the confinement room, Wood and Rosalia had long since disappeared, apparently having been sent away.

Honestly, saying you don't like working overtime is quite nosy.

Bai Qiyun smiled and shook his head. After greeting the Knights of Favonius at the headquarters entrance, he took Keli for a walk along the moat.

The summer evening breeze startled the fireflies that were flying back and forth around the dandelions, and the breeze brushed against their faces, making them feel pleasant and comfortable.

"Big brother..."

After walking for an unknown amount of time, Klee finally opened her mouth, but her somewhat dim eyes revealed that she was very depressed.

"Um?"

They stopped in front of a lake reflecting the full moon.

"I'm so glad you're alright."

Sure enough, what troubled Klee was the lingering sense of guilt in her heart.

After all, anyone who sees themselves injuring a comrade will naturally feel a little guilty.

But Bai Qiyun knew that Keli's current state wasn't solely due to that.

He pulled Claire along and casually sat down on the lawn.

Enjoying the evening breeze and admiring the scenery.

Actually... he had realized it a long time ago.

The little guy was very lonely in Mondstadt. Even the little boy named Timmy, who passed by on the bridge, cast an envious glance at him.

The three survival rules that Kaeya set for her in the Knights were not only her life guidelines, but perhaps in her heart, she also felt that only by abiding by them would the Knights not dislike her and would play with her.

Therefore, even though the Knights of Favonius made many efforts for Klee, they still could not fill the gaps that the little girl had missed during her growth.

What Klee needs is companionship and a sense of personal recognition.

And coincidentally, these are both things that the Knights of Favonius cannot provide. They can give Klee a stable and warm environment for success, but they cannot make up for the loneliness she experienced growing up.

Abedo and Jean can act as Klee's relatives and family, but they cannot be her playmates.

During this trip, Bai Qiyun saw this point quite clearly.

That's why he taught her how to fish, told her stories, and played with her.

Because he and she were complete strangers before, he was able to truly fill the void of loneliness that had been building for so long.

"No need to make that face. I'm fine now. Priestess Barbara's healing is quite powerful, and Razer has safely returned to Wolfrun Territory... So, cheer yourself up a bit. The Knights of Favonius don't want to see a crying Klee tomorrow."

Bai Qiyun said this with a smile, and then pinched Keli's little nose with his hand.

Yes, Qin can't say this, Abedo can't say it, and even Reize can't say it; only he can say it now.

As the victim, only he can forgive Klee on his own behalf.

Moreover, he didn't think Klee had done anything wrong at all. He gave the order, and the result was good. No one was at fault in this matter.

However, he also knew that the guilt he felt for injuring his comrade was only one of the reasons why Klee had become the way she was.

Another reason that exacerbated this change is probably what he did today.

The consequence of deliberately playing with Klee was that Klee not only injured her comrades, but also injured her already scarce playmate.

The sun is dazzling, but at the same time, the sun is also lonely.

Klee, who was given this title, was also lonely.

"Did you know that everyone in the Knights of Favonius secretly calls you 'Knight of the Sun' or something like that? They must hope that you will always shine brightly and be lively and healthy, just like the sun."

A title often reflects the expectations and evaluations of those around her.

The same applies to the Knights.

"sun?"

Little Claire rubbed her slightly sleepy eyes and looked up at the night sky.

The bright moon was accompanied by countless stars that stretched to the horizon, seemingly endless.

Perhaps it is the blessing of the wind god near Mondstadt, because no matter when you look up at the sky from the edge of the city, there is never a cloudless sky.

The stars twinkled, forming a continuous expanse, like the legendary Milky Way, hanging upside down in the night sky.

"But Klee doesn't want to be the sun."

Looking at the clusters of stars, the little girl expressed her truest feelings at that moment, her eyes filled with envy for them.

Seeing Keli lost in thought, Bai Qiyun's gaze also turned to the distant sky.

"You know what, Klee? Actually, Sumeru's research on celestial bodies has proven the relationship between the sun and light. The stars and the moon we see are just reflecting the sun's light."

Actually, he learned this knowledge from a book he had seen before that recorded miscellaneous alchemy techniques, and he didn't know if it was passed down from Sumeru.

"Sun? Light?"

Listening to Bai Qiyun's words, Keli looked confused; she had absolutely no clue about this kind of astronomical knowledge.

She was just a little elf; how could she know so much?

—Is it too early for a child?

Bai Qiyun smiled, closed his eyes, and turned his head away.

"In other words, if we compare Klee to the sun and the Knights of Favonius to the stars and the moon, then that means—"

No matter how far apart we are, we will always be watching over you from afar.

The bright moonlight shone on the two of them, creating a peaceful and beautiful scene.