I write novels in Liyue

"That painting was Alfred's fantasy after Bruce Wayne's death; the people sitting at that table were just ordinary passersby."

Fang Qiu smiled maliciously and said.

Upon hearing Fang Qiu's words, Ying and Paimon suddenly found their grilled fish less appetizing...

……

At this moment, the city of Mondstadt was filled with the aroma of wine.

Sighs filled the restaurants.

"Oh, how could Miss Fang Qiu leave us like this? It's so heartbreaking... I didn't even get to see her one last time."

"What are you saying? Miss Fang Qiu just returned to Liyue, how come you're making it sound like she's gone?"

"I've decided to go to Liyue every now and then to participate in the Lantern Festival! I hope Liyue can create an event specifically for Miss Fang Qiu."

"Are you really that fanatical? Doesn't your wife care?"

"Don't even mention me. My wife is so fanatical that she'd rather kick me out. I was dragged into this mess by Ms. Fang Qiu."

"Damn..."

"Hey, why are so many people gathered over at the bookstore? What happened?"

"Could it be a new book? But these aren't book release dates, are they?"

They were a little confused, but after hearing someone say, "Let's go take a look," they all went over.

at the same time.

Eileen and Noelle also strolled along the road toward the bookstore; they had gone together to see Miss Fang Qiu off that day.

Then we discussed the plot of Batman.

Batman's heroic sacrifice truly makes him worthy of the title of knight.

However, such an ending is hard to accept...

Difficult to appease.

They also made a pact to read Fang Qiu's previous novels together and buy her new books together when they came out.

When they arrived at the bookstore, they were drawn to the huge painting in front of it.

The huge painting depicts an open-air bar in the style of Mondstadt, where the butler Alfred sits with a glass of wine, his gaze passing over the drinking crowd before finally settling on Bruce Wayne and Catwoman at the edge of the table.

Catwoman is wearing a necklace belonging to Bruce Wayne's mother.

Feeling Alfred's gaze, Bruce Wayne returned the smile and raised his glass to Alfred.

The still images form the composition of the painting before us.

"My God, whose painting is this? Fang Qiu commissioned Bai'e to paint it... Holy crap, this wasn't painted by a fan, but by Ms. Fang Qiu herself. Could this be the hidden ending of Batman?"

“Uh, I remember that when Alfred was persuading Bruce Wayne to go back to being an ordinary person, he said he wanted to see Bruce Wayne be an ordinary person like in the painting. I never expected that Miss Fang Qiu would actually make it happen for us.”

The crowd immediately erupted in heated discussion.

"Unfortunately, in reality, Bruce Wayne in the book is already dead, killed by Batman... It's just Alfred's fantasy..."

The room fell silent as soon as those words were spoken.

Yes.

Bruce Wayne is dead.

He died in that earth-shattering explosion.

An explosion that can trigger a tsunami when detonated in the air—even if Batman is comparable to a god, he is still just a mortal. How could he possibly survive an explosion of that magnitude?

The painting before me is merely Alfred's wish.

Unfortunately, it can no longer be realized...

Perhaps, in the painting, the next moment, Catwoman and Bruce Wayne will become ordinary people, while Alfred's hand, which was raising a wine glass, will freeze in mid-air, and his slightly raised smile will gradually disappear.

All that remained was tears streaming down my face...

"Damn it, Miss Fang Qiu left behind a knife... Just thinking about the contrast between fantasy and reality... ugh... it makes me so sad..."

"This stab has made it hard for me to breathe again. The Wayne family was all loyal martyrs, but in the end, not a single one of them died..."

"How much guilt and sorrow Alfred must feel... Although Bruce Wayne didn't die in battle seeking death like before, but rather sacrificed everything for Gotham, Alfred still finds it hard to accept..."

"Speaking of which, is the open-air tavern in the painting inspired by Cat's Tail Tavern or Angel's Gift? I'm going to have a drink; the lingering sense of injustice from the hero's tragic end is just too strong... It's as vivid as the memory of Himeko-sensei going against the flow of people that I have."

"This leisurely atmosphere is more like the Cat Tail Tavern, you can see there are quite a few cats in the painting."

The crowd was buzzing with discussion, and many people flocked to the Cat's Tail Tavern.

at this time.

Cat's Tail Tavern.

Diona looked somewhat listless behind the bar.

As she wiped the cups, she looked at the framed group photo she had placed to the side.

In the group photo, Fang Qiu, the Great Demon King, has a very sweet smile.

And that little catgirl who looks just like her is also very cute.

However, Fang Qiu the Great Demon King has already left Mondstadt.

I don't know when we'll see each other again.

"What? Missing Miss Fang Qiu?"

The owner, Margaret, stepped forward, smiled, and said.

"Hmph, I...I wasn't thinking about her at all. I...I was just regretting that I couldn't make the worst-tasting one."

I just gave her a drink.

Diona snorted and said, "Why would I think of anything that would prevent me from destroying Mondstadt Winery?"

As she spoke, she looked at Fang Qiu, the Great Demon King, in the photo, and a hint of reluctance unconsciously showed in her eyes.

Fang Qiu, the Great Demon King, is actually a very nice person...

Unlike the other older girls, she doesn't like drinking alcohol, and she's very gentle, even praising her own drinks as delicious.

He also often came to visit her...

I am a tiny bit reluctant to part with it.

Just as she was thinking this, the door of the Cat Tail Tavern was pushed open, and the bell that signaled the arrival of a customer rang out crisply.

"Welcome... Huh?"

Margaret was stunned as she finished speaking. A large number of patrons filed in, quickly filling the entire Cat's Tail Tavern, including the outdoor seating area.

"Bring the liquor! Bring the strong liquor!"

"Give me a bottle of strong liquor... no, three bottles!"

"I want five bottles!"

In an instant, the once leisurely Cat Tail Tavern became as noisy as a market.

The drinkers' eyes were red, and their faces were flushed from drinking.

The sudden surge in business made Diona so angry that her hands were trembling.

"Why are these people drinking again?!"

Diona is furious!

As she mixed the drinks, she listened to the patrons' conversation. When she heard that they were drinking because of Fang Qiu, she immediately trembled with anger.

Chilling!

Damn it!

It's Fang Qiu, the Great Demon King, again!

They've already stirred up trouble so quickly!

Unforgivable!

I must find a way to get revenge!

Oh right, didn't the traveler already say that?

You can leave the things you want to give to Fang Qiu at the Adventurers' Guild, and they will deliver them to Fang Qiu regularly!

Let's do it!

Once I've figured out a new recipe, I'll have the Traveler deliver it to the Great Demon King Fang Qiu.

Although I can't see Fang Qiu, the Great Demon King, suffer after drinking the beverage, I can't worry about that now!

We can't let Fang Qiu, the great demon king, continue to be so arrogant!

We must make her pay the price right now!

Diona thought so.

Just then.

Two girls, one in red and one in blue, walked into the tavern.

Their eyes were red.

"Give me a shot of strong liquor."

After saying that, Yura squinted her eyes and said, "Goodness, she's already forgotten the pain after just one day. I was too lenient with her this time. Next time I see her, I'll make her cry!"

……

At this moment, in the wild.

As Fang Qiu ate her grilled fish, a gust of wind blew and she shivered.

The weather is getting cooler.

a little cold.