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The good news is that Yura is not in trouble.

The bad news is that Ying has run into trouble.

Yes, the new Sea Goddess, Yingmei, who was supposed to be exorcising floating spirits on Sea God Island, has run into trouble, and in fact, she's run into trouble in... the "Golden Apple Islands".

This story begins more than two weeks ago.

While Han Fulai was diligently doing his "work as Minister of the Interior," Yingmei was also diligently exorcising the floating spirits on Haiqi Island—not only because of the request Han Fulai left her before leaving Haiqi Island, but more importantly, because Xinhai had paid Mora for Yingmei.

Driven by Mora, Yingmei displayed the professionalism of a seasoned adventurer, completing the extermination of the floating spirits on Haiqi Island in just a few days... At least for the next quarter, there shouldn't be any new floating spirits on Haiqi Island.

Because he was so efficient at his work, Ying had nothing to do after dealing with the floating spirits, so he started thinking about adventures again.

Originally, she planned to visit a few islands she had never been to before—such as Heguan Island and Qinglai Island, which Ying was very interested in.

Manyo was also on Kaigi Island at the time.

During the "Radiant Splendor Festival," Manyo handed over the "Red-Eyed Isshin Manual," a sword manual he had obtained from a stranger in a straw hat, to Ayato Kamisato, who had secretly helped him many times before. Now, with nothing to worry about, he was preparing to travel around the archipelago and see the sights and sounds of the newly reborn Inazuma.

Xin Yan had just finished a concert to comfort laborers.

As the publicity manager of the "Liyue Laborers Association" and the leader of the "Red Strings" band, Xin Yan has been so busy lately that she has hardly had any rest. It would be a shame not to take advantage of the rare opportunity to take a break and travel around.

They hit it off immediately with Ying and decided to go on an adventure to He Guan Island together.

But before they could set off on their adventure, a mysterious letter carried by the wind suddenly appeared before Ying.

Yes, the letter was blown by the wind and drifted into her hands.

Moreover, judging from the postmark, this letter actually flew all the way from Mondstadt across the ocean!

The letter read as follows:

Legend has it that in the middle of the sea lies an island as green as an emerald. The Great Demon King Dudu and his people lived there happily.

Every Dodo jumps into the water after birth; some swim, while others are swept away by the waves and come to Mondstadt to become friends with children.

So the little knight, with her most beloved companion, braved the storms and reached the middle of the sea. But the Demon King wasn't there; he had lied…

There were no trials, no flames, no interrogations. The little knight's witch mother built a summer city there as a gift for her.

Summer is the season of love, the season of freedom and relaxation. So, people who come here, please sing, dance, and be happy!

Both the magical way the letter was delivered and the wording of the letter were clearly the work of that green-clad bard.

Along with the letter, Ying also received a round, unfused "Dudu bomb"—no, it had a hand-sewn name tag that read "Dudu Communicator."

This is the masterpiece of the witch with elf ears.

And after they finished reading the letter, as if timed perfectly, the "beep beep communicator" emitted a "beep beep—beep beep—beep beep—" tone, followed by an aria-like voice:

“My beloved subject, may you realize that the silver threads of destiny are binding you. The all-encompassing eye of the Great Dream will watch you step into the supreme royal city located in the Pure Land of Dark Night. Come quickly to pay homage, and in the name of consecration, swear to me to go with me to the bottom of the world.”

Needless to say, Princess Fischl is performing steadily.

After Her Highness the Princess spoke, Lord Megistus, the Princess's most trusted and loyal court mage, who was willing to accompany her on her travels as long as she was provided with meals, explained the whole situation to them in plain language.

In short, it's about Princess Klee encountering Spark Knight outside the city.

The princess and Miss Cleo had long heard of each other's reputations, and they hit it off immediately upon meeting.

The princess told Klee about her origins, and the kind-hearted little knight, saddened by the story of her fallen kingdom, asked with tears in her eyes, "Oh! That place called the Pure Land of the Night, is it really gone? Will it never grow back?"

The compassionate princess replied, "Mortal, your sincerity and compassion have moved me. I may tell you that the Pure Land of the Dark Night is immortal and will one day reappear in the world."

The kind little knight asked again, "Really? How can I make your hometown grow again? Please tell Klee, please, please—"

The merciful princess replied, "Since you have inquired so earnestly... grant me a tranquil paradise, grant me unparalleled admiration, grant me time and wind, so that the world may be revived."

Then, the kind-hearted little knight remembered her mother, the beautiful and kind-hearted Ms. Alice, who had once given her a "Golden Apple Islands".

Klee then gave the "Golden Apple Islands" to Fischl as "the great sacred land to restore the Pure Land of Night".

Her Highness was delighted by the Spark Knight's chivalry and generosity, and gratefully accepted his gift.

But the princess encountered a problem—she didn't know the way to the "Golden Apple Islands".

Then, she found Lady Megistus, who was all-powerful, had traveled to distant mountains and rivers, could read the trajectory of stardust falling into her palm, and had witnessed the rain flowing into the threads of destiny... In short, she could help with fortune telling if she was provided with meals.

Lord Megistus calculated using the "water divination plate" and concluded that a green bard should know the way.

And the green-clad bard recommended to them Luminous, the Spark Knight Klee's good friend, the guide of destiny, the only one who can cross the sea of ​​stars, and the weaver of dreams!

That's how the invitation to the "Golden Apple Islands" was delivered to Yingmei.

Chapter Three: Things That Are Everywhere

Strictly speaking, Wendy's decision to entrust the "guide" task to Luminous wasn't exactly shirking responsibility, since Luminous had indeed been to the "Golden Apple Islands"—well, just a few months ago, at the beginning of summer.

At that time, Claire's mother, Ms. Alice, disguised herself as "Dudu the Demon King" and sent Claire a letter, asking Claire to go to the "Golden Apple Islands" to accept the challenge of "Dudu the Demon King"... In short, Ms. Alice used an uninhabited island at sea to create an amusement park and then found someone to accompany her daughter for the summer vacation.

As Spark Knight's good friend, Luminous naturally took on the mission without hesitation. Accompanying her were Klee's guardian, Jean, Jean's sister Barbara, and later Diluc, Kaeya, Abedor, Razor, and others...

For Ying, this was quite an unforgettable summer memory.

"The throne of the dark night is calling. Gather under my command, become the blade in my hand, cut through everything, and witness everything!"—Her Highness the Princess earnestly asked Ying to act as her "guide."

Ying gladly accepted the princess's invitation. Since Wan Ye and Xin Yan had already decided to team up with her for an adventure, it wouldn't hurt to change the itinerary and take these two new friends to an island amusement park for some relaxation.

Hearing that these two were a legendary ronin samurai from Inazuma and a musical prodigy from Liyue, Her Highness the Princess took a liking to their talents and immediately appointed them as the head of the court guards and the court musicians of the Ethereal Lands... After Paimon's whispered suggestion, Wan Ye and Xin Yan readily accepted Her Highness's appointment.

So the remaining question is how to get to the "Golden Apple Islands".

Ying honestly told Fischl that she didn't actually know the way—although she had been to the "Golden Apple Islands" once, she had gotten there by riding on Dwarin's back and using a "Didi Dragon" ride.

Furthermore, she remembered that the "Golden Apple Islands" were surrounded by a magical barrier set up by Alice, making them an extremely well-hidden place. Even if ordinary ships sailed nearby, they might not be able to spot the islands. If Yingmei were to act as the navigator and find the way, the chances of discovering a new continent would be much higher than finding the "Golden Apple Islands"...

At times like this, we should let that green guy think of a solution.

After all, the invitation was given by the green guy, and the other "Dudu Communicator" was also in that green guy's hands. He and Ms. Alice were obviously "accomplices"!

However, on the other end of the "Beep Beep Communicator," the green guy said he couldn't help this time either—he had not only made several "Beep Beep Dragon" calls recently, but also used up the "East Wind Feather" that Dvalin had given him at the recent "Badminton Festival" to help someone propose... If you pluck dragon feathers too frequently, even dragons will get angry.

Therefore, the "Didi Chuxing" service is temporarily out of service; in any case, it's impossible to take a taxi from Tvalinzhi to Haizhi Island...

However, the green guy still gave a reliable suggestion: "Actually, Ms. Alice has already prepared transportation, and it has already been delivered to you—please read the name of that invitation: 'Bang Bang Magic Ball Castle'!"

Under the complicated gazes of Wan Ye and Xin Yan, Ying and Paimon, whose sense of shame was too dulled because they were too familiar with Ke Li and Fischl, shouted "Bang Bang Magic Ball Castle" at the letter.

Then... that letter really did turn into a spherical little castle shaped like "Dudu".

According to Wendy, going inside the castle would take you to the "Golden Apple Islands".

Paimon hesitated when she saw the entrance to the castle—the entrance to the "Bang Bang Magic Ball Castle" looked exactly like the gaping maw of some mysterious creature, reminding her of the "emergency food" thing.

Ying and Mona shared the same sentiment.

A "Boom Boom Magic Ball Castle" also appeared on Mona's side.

Ying heard Fischl give a deliberately deliberate hum: "I understand. So that's how it is... So that's how it is. Only by falling into the end can one reach the newborn Pure Land of the Night."

"Oh ho ho, what a magnificent divine lightning strike that burns the gate! It suits my style of judging the world perfectly. Come, Oz, pave the way for my conquest!"

Then came Oz's wry smile: "I'm the one leading the charge. The young lady herself won't move..."

Xin Yan, who was seeing the witch's creation for the first time, was surprisingly impressed with the design of the "Bang Bang Magic Ball Castle": "What a unique thing. It looks... doesn't it look a bit like rice crust?"

Wan Ye stroked his chin and nodded: "Guoba... is that the magical creature from Wanmin Hall? Now that you mention it, it does seem a bit like it..."

This time, it was Yingmei's turn to look at the two of them with complicated eyes.

After some internal struggle, Her Highness the Princess and her six servants stepped into the "Boom Ball Castle".

It was dark and cramped inside, like the cargo containers used by the "Death Star" to hide stowaways during the Inazuma seclusion period.

The six people plus one dog had to huddle together inside like stowaways.

"It's so dark, can you turn on a light... Who are you feeding?! Don't push me!" This is Paimon's face being pressed against by Yingmei's slime.

“Take it easy, we… Uh, Fischl! Don’t step on my braid!” This was Mona, whose braid had been stepped on.

"Isn't it a snake?!" Fischl stomped on it again to confirm.

"Whoa, I'm flying?!" Xin Yan felt his body suddenly lift into the air.

"Everyone, be careful!" Wan Ye only managed to shout this before his feet left the ground.

After experiencing cloud-riding in the darkness—or rather, "ley line teleportation"—the group arrived at the "Golden Apple Islands," which has now become the "Pure Land of the Night."

"Ms. Alice put a lot of effort into preparing the island park, and I also helped out a little."

"Ms. Alice and I originally thought this would be a very enjoyable trip. In order to ensure everyone had a good time, we even deliberately closed the passage between the 'Golden Apple Islands' and the outside world after the teleportation, so they couldn't return until they 'cleared the gate'..."

Wendy, the second person responsible for the incident, spoke in a very irresponsible tone.

"...But an accident happened, right?"

Han Fulai, the "Executive Chef of the Nightless Pure Land," who was the only member of the "Unreturned Extinct Star" investigation team who wasn't invited to this amazing party along with "Visitors from Another World," "Emergency Food with the Strange Little Elf Appearance," and "Grand Master Megi Stus," couldn't help but complain.

"Hehe."

Wendy, as usual, got away with being cute.

"We only found out this after Fischl and the others arrived at the 'Golden Apple Islands'—someone had gotten there first! Guess who it was? Hint: there are three things that are everywhere in this world: mint, sweetflowers, and..."

Han Fulai reported the answer: "...a group of fools."

Chapter Four: The God Whose Authority Was Stolen

Everyone was very excited when they first stepped onto the beach of the "Golden Apple Islands".

"Phew... I'm finally landed. What on earth just happened...?"

As Xin Yan tidied her high ponytail, she looked around at the novel island, and soon her eyes began to sparkle.

Before arriving at the "Golden Apple Islands," Xin Yan had always thought that Haiqi Island was the most beautiful island in the world, but now, Haiqi Island had to be moved down one place in her heart.

"What a beautiful place, with wind and sea, and so peaceful... Hmm, there's a pleasant scent in the wind."

Manyo, who could hear the "sound of the wind," had a natural fondness for this beautiful beach. He took out his notebook from his pocket, seemingly intending to write a few waka poems while he was in the mood.

Paimon, who had been complaining about the crowded journey, smiled and said, "Yeah! Seeing this ocean makes me feel better."

Ying felt the same way; even though it was her second time here, the blue sea and sky were still so refreshing.

Fischl stared blankly at the beach.

After all, the "Pure Land of the Night" she imagined was a place filled with raging lightning and deep darkness—probably similar to Qinglai Island shrouded in thunderclouds.

However, the sun was shining brightly here, so brightly that even Fischl temporarily forgot her "persona"... no, it should be said that Her Highness the Princess was using her wisdom to organize the right words.

Oz reminded her at the right moment: "Sea of ​​Life, Azure Land... Miss, we have finally arrived at the Holy Land, a place that can revive the Pure Land of Dark Night."

Thanks to Oz's prompting, Fischl finally remembered her lines: "...My lords, this is the blessed paradise I have been searching for. Here, we will witness the end of cause and effect. I, the ruler of darkness, will lead you to the gates of dreams."

Everyone stared at Fischl in silence.

With such a bright sun overhead, what's with all this talk about "ruling over the darkness"?

Fischl spun around 360 degrees on the spot and repeated, "...lead to! The door to dreams!"

The loyal Lord Megistus first looked at the princess with pity, then remembered the meals he had once eaten at the princess's house.

She silently removed her witch's hat and bowed to Fischl: "Archmage Megistus, thank you for the princess's grace. Today, at this moment, I offer my blessing for my Pure Land of Dark Night."

Xin Yan stared at Mona in shock: "Mona, you, what's going on here...?"

Mona gave her a quick wink and whispered, "Don't ask, just join me!"

Sensing the power in Mona's eyes, Xin Yan quickly chimed in, "Ah...yes! Thank you, Your Highness, for bringing us to such a sacred place!"

Manyo followed suit, bowing to the princess with the same etiquette as Inazuma: "Thank you sincerely for proposing this trip, Your Highness."

"Your joy is my joy. Hmm... I am very pleased to have you all gathered here at this moment of profound veneration."

"I am now embarking on a pilgrimage to feel the life of my homeland with my own body. After all, this is the final resting place of my soul."

Fischl was so happy that she almost used her natural "Little Amy" voice. Fortunately, the aria she had practiced for so many years was so deeply ingrained that even a slight change in pitch would be unnoticeable to most people.

She then looked at Mona, who was about to lose her composure, and chuckled, "On the contrary, you, Lady Megistus, are said to be a noble person born from the water element, but your soul is too impure... tsk tsk."

Oz provided the translation at the right moment: "What you mean is that, in terms of swimming, Lord Megistus may be slightly inferior."

Mona's twin ponytails stood up: "Ugh... Fischl, I've put up with you for so long! I can tolerate you pretending to be something you're not, but you actually underestimated a genius like me? If it's a swimming contest, I can make you kneel down and admit defeat!"

"Hmph..." Fischl smiled arrogantly, "I accept your provocation! Lord Megistus, you mere lord, will surely regret your foolishness!"

Mona stomped her foot: "What a joke! I've never lost a swim since I was a kid. Come on, whoever gets to the beach first is the winner!"