Mona revealed her divination results. Although many things were still unclear, they at least had some clues. Now, they just needed to investigate systematically, and the truth should soon surface.
However, Fischl still insisted on her initial viewpoint.
Which was the so-called 'curse.'
In any case, Mona was completely bewildered. Just as she was about to press for more information, she was frantically hinted at by Star and Lumine, and in the end, she could only go along with Fischl's words.
"Achieving consensus is the first step for a team, Lady Mona. Welcome to our ranks." Oz said gratefully to Mona.
Star didn't know if Oz's "welcome to our ranks" meant welcoming her to their team investigating the meteor incident, or welcoming her to the team that was humoring Fischl.
"Ahem! You should be glad you met me. I can make your efforts twice as effective!" Mona said proudly, hands on her hips.
"Mona seems so reliable!" Star couldn't help but say.
"Haha, of, of course, it's fine to praise me more…" Mona suddenly became a bit embarrassed, but she still fully accepted Star's praise.
"All in all, my astrolabe has already captured the trajectory of fate. Next, I will calculate the location of the meteorite fall for you. As for the details of the Constellation, I will continue to deduce them. If you find any clues, please inform me as soon as possible."
"Understood. Thank you so much," Lumine said happily.
"Hmph, don't mention it. This level of divination is just child's play for me," Mona said, raising her head slightly, pleased.
"So, our next task is still to clear out those fallen meteorites, right?" Stelle asked.
"Yes, until I deduce more information, that's all we can do. Besides that, you can also help investigate the owner of this Constellation…"
Mona's gaze swept over the group, finally resting on Stelle.
She didn't know why, but her cheeks felt a little hot, and her mood became excited, as if she was about to make an important decision.
"However, with so many of you, you don't all need to go. I need to stay in an undisturbed environment, so I need someone to stay and protect me. How about you, let Lumine and Fischl go clear the meteorites."
Mona looked at Stelle and said, her eyes slightly evasive, as if she felt guilty about something.
"Me?!" Stelle turned her head to look beside her, then pointed at herself and asked Mona in surprise.
"Um… if, if I'm not mistaken, you should be the strongest among you, right?"
Mona nodded, her voice initially seeming a bit unsure, but then becoming firm.
As a genius astrologist, she certainly had that much discernment.
Although Stelle did not have a Vision, this did not mean her strength was lacking.
On the contrary, the incredibly attractive powerful aura around her was something Mona deeply felt the first time she saw her; it was no exaggeration to say it struck her heart.
Having Stelle stay was the best choice.
"Her? But…" Fischl hesitated. She didn't seem to want to separate from Stelle, but since this matter ultimately depended on Stelle's opinion, she didn't say anything more.
Lumine, on the other hand, looked at Mona thoughtfully, then quickly showed a knowing smile.
"I think it's fine. What do you think, Stelle?" Lumine turned to look at Stelle, eyeing her teasingly.
"I, I…" Stelle swallowed. She was very hesitant, even wanting to refuse.
Although it was outdoors, it was empty. Besides a few wandering Hilichurls or Slimes, there was no one else around.
Mona's attire, appearance, and everything about her appealed to Stelle so much. What if something unexpected happened, and the two of them were in the wilderness… Stelle didn't dare to imagine.
She should definitely refuse.
"I have no objections."
Stelle blurted it out, and what she said was completely different from the refusal she had planned in her mind.
"Good, then it's settled," Lumine nodded.
"Qingce Village in Liyue, the most recent meteorite landing spot is near there. I think that place should have been set up as a treatment base for patients by the Millelith," Mona said, visibly relieved, seeing that everyone had no objections or suspicions about her arrangements.
"You can go there first, and then inquire more about the patients' conditions and the contents of their dreams. That might be very helpful for our subsequent investigation."
------------ A moment later ---
Lumine and Fischl had already left.
Now only Stelle and Mona remained on this high cliff, not knowing when Lumine and Fischl would return.
However, according to Mona, Qingce Village was very far from here, and coupled with the investigation and clearing of meteorites, no matter how fast they were, it would probably take several days.
Of course, Lumine could use a Waypoint to travel back and forth, but she hadn't been to Qingce Village yet, so the Waypoint there hadn't been activated. Thus, she would have to walk the entire way.
Moreover, she had Fischl with her, and Fischl couldn't use Waypoints, even if Lumine took her.
So far, it seemed only Stelle could be teleported by Lumine.
Oh, no, wait, there was also Paimon. Let's say one and a half people could be teleported by Lumine.
So Stelle and Mona would just have to wait these next few days.
…
Mona was concentrating on her work, while Stelle, though also vigilant of her surroundings, still felt a bit idle.
Although Mona said to protect her well and not let monsters, Treasure Hoarders, or Fatui disturb her divination…
This place rarely saw monsters, let alone Treasure Hoarders and Fatui.
So Stelle was still a bit bored.
She could only stare at Mona.
"Hey…"
"Hmm?"
"Could you please not look at me like that? I can't concentrate," Mona said helplessly, stopping her movements, then turning to Stelle.
That scorching gaze was really making her uncomfortable. She could even feel the gaze constantly shifting and wandering over her body.
This feeling was too strange; Mona felt her body even starting to heat up gradually.
So much so that she had to stop.
"S-sorry…" Stelle awkwardly rubbed her head.
"After all, Mona, you're too cute, I just can't help but keep my eyes on you…"
Stelle was telling the truth. Compared to the surrounding scenery, she wanted to look at Mona more.
However, this wasn't entirely true, because compared to 'cute,' Stelle had actually wanted to use a different adjective just now.
"Cu-cute!?" Mona's cheeks instantly turned rosy.
"You, really, I'm a genius astrologist, how can you describe me as cute…"
Her voice trailed off, and Stelle couldn't quite hear the rest, but seeing Mona's shy expression, she seemed to appreciate the word.
"Ahem, anyway, let's finish early today. We can still make it back to Mondstadt City in a bit," Mona said, summoning her Hydro Astrolabe again and looking down at it.
It was already getting dark. Although the night sky was Mona's domain as an astrologist, they weren't prepared to camp outdoors, so they had to finish early.
"Tomorrow, remember to bring a tent or something. We might have to camp out at night."
"Ah? O-okay," Stelle said, hearing Mona, and started to grumble inwardly.
A tent, another tent…
But before, problems only arose when they shared a tent. Now, with one tent each for her and Mona, there shouldn't be any issues, right?
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