Kiana and the Captain's Bizarre Adventure

Chapter 314 Daines Reeb: Then there's only one answer.

“I need you to be the vessel for this power.”

Under the moonlight, Daines Reeb stood on the cliff, pondering what Kiana had told him earlier.

"You need me to be a vessel for this power? I don't understand. Since you can control this power, why don't you resolve it yourself?"

"really."

Kiana stored the Black Crystal inside the Imaginary Space and, with the captain's help, went to Dains Reeb.

“I do have the ability to expel the abyss that has gained this power once again, and even to trace it back to its source and eradicate it completely once and for all.”

"Then why not do it that way, instead of choosing such a troublesome method?"

"What kind of existence does humanity represent to you, Daines Reib?"

Kiana's answer was irrelevant, and Daines Reeb began to ponder the meaning of Kiana's words.

"In my opinion, humans are just humans, nothing more. Perhaps to you gods, we humans are just children who need to be protected, but one day we humans will also leave the protection of the gods and stand on our own."

Just like Kanria in the past, even without the protection of gods, we still possessed a very prosperous civilization..."

"Is this your answer? But there's one thing I have to deny: I am not a god, at most just a human being with enough power."

After speaking, Daines Reeb gave him a helpless look, as if to say, "Are you kidding me?"

"It might be hard for you to believe, but I was indeed a human being in the past, and the group chat can prove it, can't it?"

"..."

Seeing that Daines Reeb remained silent, Kiana decided to stop hiding it.

"My thoughts are actually quite similar to yours, Dain. Just like you said, humanity will one day break free from the protection of the gods. Then how can humanity prove to the gods that it has enough strength to go its own way?"

"So you see the Abyss as a test for humanity, is that it?"

Kiana nodded.

"Aren't you afraid of messing things up and causing the world to be destroyed?"

Do you think this kind of thing will happen?

"I understand. Please allow me some more time to think about it, and I will give you an answer later."

"Yes, I'll be waiting for you in Liyue."

Thus ended the Abyss invasion incident in Shenyu Valley, and Dainesreb, after leaving the scene, headed towards Liyue Harbor.

Throughout the journey, he kept pondering whether or not to grant Kiana's request, since he needed power.

Undeniably, since separating from Ying, Daines Reeb has been searching for a way to gain sufficient power, and he has indeed gained some power outside the world.

But to be honest, Daines Reeb had no confidence in facing those five sinners. Those five had gained power in the Abyss that rivaled the world and become transcendent beings, while he had only found some power outside the world that was the opposite of the nature of the Abyss.

While this power can negate the Abyss, it's virtually impossible to defeat or even kill a Transcendent with it. If possible, Daines Reeb would naturally want to gain more power, as only in this way could he snatch the Loom of Destiny from the Abyss Order.

But if the Abyss Order has already obtained the Loom of Destiny, why does it need to borrow the power of the new Abyss? Could it be...?

At this moment, Daines Reeb discovered a blind spot. Perhaps the impact of Kiana inheriting the position of the Heavenly Principle was not so simple. It is likely that Kiana has already firmly grasped the ley lines. Even if she holds the loom of destiny, she cannot easily weave the ley lines.

This may be one of the reasons why the Abyss Order seeks out the Abyss, which is not only their source of power but also an important energy source for strengthening the Loom of Fate.

Daines Reeb believed that he could use anything he could to completely expel the Abyss from Teyvat, and that if he could absorb and master that power, he might also become a Beyonder.

Thinking of this, Dainesreb subconsciously clenched his fist. Looking down at the brightly lit Liyue Harbor, Dainesreb finally made up his mind.

Arriving at Kiana's house in Liyue Harbor, Dainesreb was greeted by Bella, who had been waiting for him at the door. Guided by Bella, Dainesreb successfully met Kiana, who had just finished her dinner and was lounging lazily in a rocking chair.

Upon seeing Daines Reeb arrive, Kiana first stretched, then instructed Bella to close the door and not let anyone in before speaking with Daines Reeb.

"Now that you're here, Dain, that means you accept my proposal, right?"

“I agree to your request and will become the vessel for that power, but I also have a request.”

"You said."

"If I cannot withstand the erosion when fusing with that crystal, please seal me away. As for why you shouldn't kill me, I think you should know about the curse on the Kanriyans."

Upon hearing this, Kiana couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"Don't worry, nothing will happen."

After saying that, Kiana took out the crystal from the imaginary space.

"This crystal is actually a Herrscher core that I created using the Honkai energy mixed in with it. The power inside has already been assimilated by my experience, but it still remains unchanged in its form."

"So you're saying that I'll be fine merging with this Herrscher core, and might even become your familiar?"

"Becoming a familiar is unnecessary, and I will not casually turn people into my familiars. However, those who fuse with this Herrscher core will inevitably be tainted with the aura of the End. In the end, the so-called Herrscher is just a projection of the End. Of course, I will also provide corresponding compensation."

"compensate?"

"For example, it could give you the power to destroy the world. Of course, you can choose not to like it or even not to have it. It all depends on your own thoughts."

“If possible, I would like to suppress or even eliminate the power of the Abyss,” Daines Reeb made his request. “Of course, it’s okay if it’s not possible, it will just be a bit more troublesome for me.”

"The power to suppress or even eliminate the abyss? This simple and direct power to restrain you will suffice."

"The power of constraint?"

"Well, to put it simply, this power can neutralize all the energy in the world, and the power of the mere abyss is no exception."

"Neutralizing all the energy in the world... does this mean that the curse, or even itself, is included in it?"

"Of course, you can certainly include yourself within the scope of this power if you wish. But I think you wouldn't do that before you've fulfilled your long-cherished wish, would you?"

Daines Reeb simply smiled and then reached out to Kiana to ask for the Herrscher Core.

Kiana naturally understood Daines Reeb's thoughts, but she didn't voice them, because sometimes saying things wouldn't benefit anyone. Besides, it was Daines Reeb's own business, and Kiana didn't have the time to meddle. Since he unilaterally ended the conversation, there was naturally no need for Kiana to continue.

Kiana placed the Herrscher Core in Dains Reeb's palm, and then the Herrscher Core sank into Dains Reeb's hand as if it were sinking into water.

Daines Reeb felt a powerful and corrosive force flowing from his palm into his limbs and bones, but it did not erode his body or even his consciousness like an abyss.

Calmly, as if the power were his own, the Herrscher core fused completely with Daines Reib in no time, and the modifications to his body were proceeding silently.

Kiana observed for a while and then nodded in relief before giving instructions to Daines Reeb on the next steps.

"Everything is going well, and your synchronization rate with this Herrscher core is very high, which is a good sign. Next, I'm going to tell you what you need to do from now on."

Daines Reb listened quietly with his arms crossed.

"First of all, as always, you need to keep a close eye on the movements of the Abyss Order. Now that you have this power, I think no one but Luminous can hold you back. If you encounter anything that you really can't handle, you can also inform me through the core, and I will send someone to support you."

Secondly, closely observe the movements of the Abyss. With the current enhancement of the Herrscher Core, you should be able to easily sense Abysses with similar power properties. At that point, whether to expel or destroy them will be entirely up to your own will. Aside from these two matters, the rest is up to you to decide.

After speaking, Kiana waved for Daines Reeb to leave. Since becoming pregnant, Kiana had become increasingly sleepy. Just helping with the aftermath and talking with Daines Reeb had already made Kiana a little drowsy. Bella, who was at the door, seemed to understand Kiana's intention and opened the door, leading Daines Reeb out of the house.

Daines Reeb glanced meaningfully at the house behind him before walking away. Once Daines Reeb was gone, the previously closed door opened again, and Bella stepped out and looked at a corner that no one paid attention to.

"Since Mr. Zhongli is already here, why don't you come in and have a chat?"

"Is that what she meant?"

Bella nodded: "After all, this is your territory. What happened in Chenyu Valley can't be hidden from your eyes. Her Majesty the Queen said that if you come, she will invite you into the house."

"In that case, I'll accept your invitation."

After saying that, Zhongli followed Bella into the house and the door closed. What Zhongli and Kiana talked about inside was unknown to others.

It was late at night when Zhongli left the house. He looked at the deserted streets and smiled helplessly. Teyvat's future was probably not going to be easy, but for now, someone was helping to protect it from being truly destroyed.

Meanwhile, after several days of travel, the captain finally arrived in the Land of Worth and responded to Captain Paimon waving to him from not far away.

"How's it going with things in Liyue?" Paimon asked.

The captain didn't choose to hide anything and immediately told the two what had happened in Liyue in the past few days...

"So something like this happened in Liyue. It's a good thing you guys were here, otherwise Liyue would probably have been invaded by the Abyss." Paimon patted his chest and breathed a sigh of relief.

"What happened to Dai Yin afterward?" Kong asked.

According to Kiana's later reply, Daines Reeb's words indicated that he had agreed to Kiana's request.

"I see. It seems he still holds a grudge about that matter."

"What is it?" Paimon looked at Kong with a puzzled expression.

"It's about the Loom of Destiny."

"Now that you mention it, I do remember, but it wasn't entirely his fault! Who would have thought that even an unfinished Loom of Fate could influence others to some extent through the ley lines..."

"The loom of fate? What is that?" the captain asked.

"Oh right, Captain, you guys probably don't know about this. After all, this happened after Kiana and the others left this world, and it wasn't mentioned in the group chat..."

Through Paimon's explanation, the captain also understood what the so-called Loom of Destiny was, and the series of plans the Abyss Order had developed around the Loom of Destiny.

"So that's how it is. A machine that can weave ley lines? But why didn't the Abyss Order use this machine to influence the ley lines?"

"Perhaps it's because Kiana has now become part of the Heavenly Principles," Sora speculated. "Maybe the current mechanism of fate needs certain conditions to influence the ley lines."

"Perhaps," the captain agreed. "But speaking of which, did anything happen between you while I was away?"

"Why do you say that?" Paimon asked.

"Because you all exude an aura of having a story to tell, I can tell at a glance."

"Huh?! Really? Captain, you can still sense this kind of aura?" Paimon asked in surprise.

"Captain Paimon is joking, how could there really be such an aura?" Kong retorted.

"Is that so?"

"Sorry, sorry, I was just joking. I just didn't expect Paimon to actually believe it."

"Well!"

Paimon puffed out her cheeks and glared angrily at the captain, her resentful eyes silently accusing him of his misdeeds. Seeing this, the captain took out some snacks he had prepared beforehand and handed them to Paimon, immediately winning her forgiveness. In high spirits, Paimon then recounted to the captain her amazing experiences with Kong in the Land of Woru over the past few days.

It turns out that when they first arrived in the Land of Woru, they met a girl who called herself Valesa.

Led by Valesa, they toured the entire Land of Wollo and even experienced the Land of Wollo's unique eating contest.

During their time there, they also encountered some very delicious mushrooms in Valesa's orchard, which led to the discovery of a demon who had fled to this place during the Demon War—the Mushroom Demon, Biffclaw.

"Wait, is there such a thing as a Mushroom Demon God?" the captain interrupted.

“Yes, and he was a powerful demon god at that. He even had his own followers during the time of Sumeru,” Paimon explained. “Unfortunately, his power was related to the number of his clones, which was essentially the number of mushrooms he possessed. The more mushrooms he had, the stronger he was; the fewer mushrooms he had, the weaker he was—at least that's what he said himself. But those mushrooms were also incredibly delicious, so…”

Paimon knew this from his words, and the captain knew the general outline of what would happen next without Paimon saying it.

It was simply because of the demon god's loving nature that Bifflong allowed his followers to eat mushrooms, which eventually made him extremely weak. As a result, his followers stopped believing in him and eventually fled to Nata to escape the demon god war.

What should I say...

"What a peculiar demon god..."