"Don't worry, Feng Yi, I'm best at breaking curses!"
Barbara patted her developing chest and agreed with confidence!
"Alright, I'll head out first. Once I reach a safe place, I'll call you out!"
"Feng...Feng Yi, be careful..."
Although Feng Yi appeared to be very confident, Barbara was still extremely worried about his safety.
Feng Yi: So I'm this important in your heart?!
Barbara: No, I'm just worried that if you die, I'll never be able to get out again...
Feng Yi: ...
Leaving the Serenitea Pot and returning to the secret chamber, Feng Yi placed the ice coffin back onto the slowly rotating magic array.
After making minor adjustments to ensure it was in the exact same position as before, Feng Yi transformed back into the image of a Abyss Herald and walked out of the secret chamber.
"Lord Purple Lightning Herald, may I ask why the inspection took so long this time? Is there a problem?"
The Abyss Mages guarding the secret chamber, seeing that the Herald's inspection time far exceeded previous times, assumed there was an issue and quickly asked.
"How dare you! Does Lord Purple Lightning Herald need to report his actions to you? His Lordship must have his reasons for doing so!"
Before Feng Yi could speak, the Abyss Cryo Mage who accompanied him became unhappy and loudly reprimanded their two colleagues, embodying the essence of a sycophant!
"My apologies, Herald, for speaking out of turn!"
The Abyss Mages guarding the secret chamber, upon hearing this, realized their transgression and quickly admitted their mistake.
"It's nothing. It just took a bit longer to inspect the magic array, but fortunately, everything is normal... Your duty to guard the slumber of the [Princess] is of great importance. Remember, apart from my orders, no one is to enter the secret chamber or disturb the [Princess]'s rest..."
Before leaving, Feng Yi instructed the two Abyss Mages, delaying the Abyss's discovery of their [Princess] being stolen for as long as possible.
"We obey your command, Lord Purple Lightning Herald! For the [Princess], Hula~"
The two Abyss Mages suddenly felt the weight of their responsibility increase dramatically. They raised their staffs towards the direction of the Herald and the [Princess], performing the Abyss salute.
Along the way, Feng Yi left the secret realm under the respectful gaze of countless Abyss Mages.
The Abyss Cryo Mage who accompanied him, though puzzled why Lord Purple Lightning Herald was leaving the secret realm, quickly rationalized it.
'Lord Purple Lightning Herald must have his reasons for doing this!'
"Phew~ I didn't expect the journey to be so smooth!"
Feng Yi, quickly leaving Wolvendom and returning to his original form, looked down at the golden bell hanging from his waist and couldn't help but marvel at his good fortune!
Now that he had confirmed his safety, Feng Yi slipped into the Serenitea Pot to check on Barbara's progress with the curse removal.
Knock knock~
"Barbara, is the curse removal going smoothly?"
Feng Yi knocked on the wooden house door, signaling his arrival before stepping inside.
"Mm, everything's going well, just a little bit more to go!"
Barbara said with slight ease. This kind of incantation wasn't complicated, it just required time!
Gulp~ (The sound of Feng Yi swallowing)
As Feng Yi entered the wooden house, he saw Barbara engrossed in removing the curse from Lumine, who was lying on the bed.
This wasn't the main point. The main point was... Lumine wasn't wearing any clothes!
He, Feng Yi, was a hero who had faced great storms. Would he be blinded by such a minor trick?
Hmm... Just one glance, absolutely no second glance!
(Can we interpret it this way: if you don't blink, is it always the first glance?)
"Feng Yi, what is it?"
Barbara, hearing Feng Yi fall silent behind her, asked.
"Barbara, why aren't you dressing her?"
"You didn't tell me to dress her!"
Barbara said matter-of-factly. She then thought carefully. Feng Yi had only told her to take off the girl's clothes, he hadn't said anything about her helping the girl put on other clothes.
Feng Yi: Your comprehension is truly excellent!
"After the curse is removed, help her change then!"
Feng Yi placed a pajama set on the bed, instructed Barbara, and then left the Serenitea Pot, hurrying towards Mondstadt City.
Due to the recent increase in monster activity, Mondstadt City had an earlier closing time.
And it was already very late. He had to hurry back!
"Where...where is this? And who are you? Did you save me? Did you see my brother?"
Barbara had just finished removing the curse from the girl and helped her put on pajamas when she noticed the girl had already woken up.
"This is Feng Yi's Serenitea Pot. It's said to be an artifact of an adeptus, a separate small world...
It was Feng Yi who rescued you from the demons' captivity! I just helped remove the curse...
As for your brother, I'm not sure. You can ask Feng Yi when he comes in; he might know...
Oh, right, my name is Barbara, and I'm the Canon-Miss of Mondstadt City!"
To Barbara, Lumine, who had just woken up, was like a patient regaining consciousness.
She always had great patience with patients, answering their questions one by one.
"Feng...Feng Yi? Who is he?"
Lumine's memory was still stuck at her battle with the Heavenly Principles. She was very curious about the stranger's name that Barbara kept mentioning.
According to Barbara's account, it was he who saved her from the demons.
Lumine couldn't help but feel immense gratitude and curiosity towards this benefactor she had yet to meet.
"Feng Yi, he's a very interesting person! He's upright, kind, and humorous. Although, sometimes he can be a bit of a silly prankster!"
As Barbara spoke, she couldn't help but complain a little.
"Pfft~ He sounds quite interesting. Where is he now?"
Seeing Barbara's slightly huffy complaint, Lumine couldn't help but chuckle, her curiosity about this benefactor who had saved her life from the demons growing even stronger.
"He's gone out on an errand, but he should be back soon... Oh, right, I still don't know your name!"
"My name? Lumine! Barbara, it's nice to meet you!"
"Lumine? What a strange name. Ah! I'm so sorry, I shouldn't comment on other people's names. That's very impolite of me!
However, it's also very nice to meet you. The Mondstadt City where I live is a nation that symbolizes freedom. I guarantee that once you stay here, you'll definitely love it here!"
Barbara poured a cup of cool tea for the girl and then sat by the bed, chatting with her.
"Ahem, excuse me, we have arrived at Mondstadt City!"
Feng Yi returned to his residence in Mondstadt City, placed the Serenitea Pot in his room, and immediately entered it.
"Ah! It's Feng Yi! Lumine, this is the Feng Yi I just mentioned to you!"
Seeing Feng Yi enter, Barbara quickly introduced him to Lumine beside her.
"Hello, Mr. Feng Yi. My name is Lumine, and I'm very grateful you saved me..."