The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [451]

“Golden Apple Archipelago?”

Cyrus furrowed his brow.

Clearly, he had never heard of such a place.

“Looks like you don't know,” Jia Changjiang withdrew his gaze, shrugging slightly.

“Ahem! Teyvat is vast, and no one can explore every corner. But that's alright—adventurers need the courage to step into the unknown!”

“Yeah, we get it. If you don't know, just say you don't know. What's with all the excuses?” Lumine rolled her eyes, holding Klee’s hand, ready to move on to the next person.

“Ahaha, don’t put it that way,” Cyrus chuckled awkwardly.

Jia Changjiang sighed, offering Cyrus a helpless wave goodbye.

Next stop was Marjorie at With Wind Comes Glory.

As soon as Marjorie spotted Lumine, her eyes sparkled: “Oh, Lumine! Have you come to try on clothes again?”

“No no no no no no!” Lumine vigorously shook her head like a rattle drum. “I’m just here to help Klee ask something…”

“Miss Marjorie, have you heard of the Golden Apple Archipelago? It’s a cluster of islands somewhere in the sea,” Paimon chimed in helpfully.

“Islands… aren't all archipelagos clusters of islands somewhere in the sea?” Marjorie asked with a puzzled expression.

Klee gasped, eyes wide in surprise: “You’re right!”

Paimon echoed, equally startled: “You’re right!”

“Paimon, stop repeating others again.” Lumine tugged at Paimon’s leg and pressed on: “Are there any islands around Mondstadt?”

“I don’t think so. All islands near Mondstadt should already be marked on our maps,” Marjorie explained. “For maps, places that aren't marked probably don’t exist.”

“Makes sense…” Paimon nodded thoughtfully. “Then the Golden Apple Archipelago isn't near Mondstadt?”

“I actually have an idea of someone we could ask…” Jia Changjiang started to suggest, but Klee’s sad muttering drowned him out.

“Uuuu… Dodoco…”

So, Jia Changjiang’s suggestion was promptly ignored.

After circling around Mondstadt and questioning nearly everyone they met, they still hadn’t gotten any closer to locating the Golden Apple Archipelago.

“Klee, are you sure this isn’t just a prank?” Paimon asked, concerned. “Is there anyone you don’t get along with who might’ve sent you the letter to scare you?”

“No way!” Klee shook her head vehemently. “Klee loves everyone, and everyone loves Klee!”

“Exactly! Klee is so adorable! How could anyone dislike Klee!” Lumine declared loudly.

“Well, that’s not entirely true. If I were a fish in Starfell Lake, I wouldn’t like Klee. Maybe the fish sent this letter…” Jia Changjiang muttered under his breath.

“Nobody can refuse Klee!” Lumine kicked Jia Changjiang aside. “Think again! Is there anyone else we can ask or any other clues?”

Paimon suddenly perked up: “Ah! Lisa! She’s always in the library—maybe she’d know!”

“Oh right! Lisa!” Klee remembered, brightening immediately.

Soon they reached the library. Lumine called out softly: “Lisa, we're here again~!”

She still remembered clearly the rule about no loud noises in the library.

“Oh? It’s my little cuties, Lumine, Paimon, and Klee.” Lisa greeted them warmly. “And Jax too? What brings you all to the library?”

“Klee wants to go to the Golden Apple Archipelago to find the great Dodo-King!” Klee clenched her tiny fists with determination. “He challenged Klee!”

“Exactly!” Lumine echoed passionately. “We're going to find that jerk and blast him with Klee’s bombs until he begs for mercy!”

“Huh?” Lisa blinked, slightly bewildered by their excited chatter.

“Let me simplify this,” Jia Changjiang stepped forward, demonstrating the competence of a reliable adult.

“To put it briefly: To decide if Klee is worthy of becoming Dodoco’s family, the ruler of the Dodo Clan, Dodo-King, summoned Klee to the Golden Apple Archipelago for a trial.”

“The Archipelago is notoriously difficult to find. After asking around everywhere, we’ve finally come to the most knowledgeable person we know—Lisa.”

Jia Changjiang succinctly summarized their current predicament.

“Well then, how could I possibly disappoint so many cute visitors?” Lisa smiled indulgently, pinching Klee’s cheek gently, making her giggle.

“Klee, can you let me see the letter?” Lisa took the letter from Klee and examined it briefly, quickly uncovering something new.

Prompted by Lisa, Lumine activated her elemental sight, swiftly revealing a hidden map drawn on the letter’s reverse side.

“There we go. This should be your Golden Apple Archipelago,” Lisa pointed out.

“So scattered! And there’s no real pattern either, as if they just rose straight out of the sea!” Paimon exclaimed.

“Haha~ Indeed. I've read about islands like these,” Lisa smiled mysteriously. “Shrouded in storms and mist, they belong to no nation. Creatures from the outside cannot enter, and those within cannot leave. Only those chosen can enter its territory.”

“In Mondstadt’s records…” Lisa glanced meaningfully at Klee. “Ships have seen these islands but could never approach them no matter how they sailed. So, Klee, if you go there, you might never return, you know?”

“Uu!” Klee trembled slightly at Lisa’s words.

Yet she replied resolutely: “Klee has to go!”

“You’re not scared?” Paimon asked gently.

“Scared… But Klee’s even more scared of not being Dodoco’s family!” Klee said determinedly. “Dodoco is super important! Klee won’t lose to Dodo-King!”

Klee jumped up: “Klee needs to take leave first! Only then can Klee go to the Golden Apple Archipelago and find Dodo-King!”

“You still need to ask for leave?” Lumine looked horrified.

“Klee is a Knight! Acting Grand Master Jean said if Klee goes far away, Klee needs to take leave first!”

“Sounds more like they’re just trying to stop Klee from running around too much,” Paimon muttered quietly.

“Alright… Then, your big sister here will wait at the library, drinking tea and reading books, looking forward to good news.” Lisa gave Jia Changjiang and Lumine a knowing glance. “You two already have a plan, don’t you?”

“Can’t hide anything from Lisa-sis!” Lumine confidently declared. “I have a certain powerful friend here in Mondstadt…”

“He’s not always reliable, but he knows a lot,” Lumine placed her hands proudly on her hips. “If all goes well…”

“We’ll even find a way to get there! Isn’t that right, Jia Changjiang?”

“That, I have to agree with,” Jia Changjiang nodded. “After all, he’s our friend, too…”

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