Original God's Dark Priest

Chapter 931 Post-War Victory Celebration Banquet 2

Furious, Clementine grabbed her cup and ran off. Arecino and Saffir exchanged a glance and smiled helplessly. Arecino then chased after her. Perhaps it was her age or the change in her environment that allowed Clementine to unleash her true nature.

She really likes to act cute towards Arecino.

Neither Saffir nor Arecino saw anything wrong with this, since even by biological age, Clementine was the youngest of the three and was indeed a minor, so it was normal to spoil her a little.

Saffir was already a young woman in her twenties, and as for Arecino…

There's a word for it, isn't there? "Approaching thirty."

Well, you can't say things like that carelessly, or something terrible might happen.

After Arecino and Clévy walked away, Lingyuan and Fujin arrived shortly afterward.

Upon seeing Lingyuan, Saffir realized that this girl had also come. He hadn't seen her during the battle and had assumed she was hiding.

Fu Jin still had an ethereal, otherworldly air about her, looking far more like a celestial being than Safiel; she had the temperament perfectly captured.

"You've only eaten this much? Aren't you going to take more?" Ling Yuan was holding a large bone in her hand, eating it bite by bite without any ladylike demeanor.

Seeing her eat so heartily, Saffir also felt that the meal tasted much better, but her appetite was fixed and she didn't want to eat more because of it: "I have a small appetite by nature, I can't eat more even if I want to."

"Sigh, you're just not cut out for good fortune," Lingyuan sighed.

Fu Jin covered her mouth and chuckled. For those of them who had transformed, their appetite was affected by their original form. Ling Yuan was the mountain lord and the king of the Hidden Mountain Lion Beasts. He was a carnivore by nature, so his appetite was naturally astonishing.

Looking at Fu Jin, whose true form is a carp, the two are naturally incomparable.

The pointless conversation continued for a while longer, and then Fu Jin and Ling Yuan wandered off to other places. Sapphire had also finished eating, but she didn't leave. She just wandered around to digest her food.

Fox Palace was worried about Beidou's injuries, so it returned to Chengehu and did not participate in the victory celebration. There was also a group of people who did not gather here; they went to Liuquanzhizhong to soak in the hot springs.

It's good that everyone can do what they want to do.

Shinonin and Marani found Kazina, who not long ago was just an insecure child who was not even sure if she was worthy of inheriting the ancient name of Usaboti.

Having gone through this war, Kazina proved herself once again through her actions.

During the mine rescue operation, Katzina assisted Funina in rescuing the trapped miners, which can be considered a great achievement.

Looking at the still energetic Kachina, Xinoning couldn't help but smile: "You did a great job this time, Kachina. You're much more confident than before. Winning once really can change a lot of things."

Katzina's victory began with defeating Marani, and her transformation also began from that moment.

Therefore, her growth is evident to everyone. As a member of the Echoing Children and the heir to the ancient name of Baleka, Xinoning holds a transcendent position within the Echoing Children and even Nata.

But she also pays close attention to the growth of her tribe's younger generation, and she is very happy to see Kazina's transformation.

"Hehe, not really, I just felt I had to do something." Kachina said modestly, reaching out to touch the pendant hanging around her neck. "Miss White Tiger and Mr. Black Tortoise did more."

Marani smiled and patted Katzina's fluffy head: "Your mom and dad are praising you to me, saying you're very successful now."

Paimon, seeing Marani, immediately thought of the Streamsprings and asked with great concern, "How is the Streamsprings camp doing now?"

“No problem at all!” Marani gave a thumbs up. “With the help of Miss Yae no Miko and Miss Yumezuki Mizuki, the reconstruction work has already begun. I just saw Miss Funina with several people who have already gone over there, saying they are going to soak in the hot springs.”

"The reconstruction of the Echo Child has already begun. It was Mr. Fushe who led the team there. They really can't sit still for a moment. They're full of energy." Xinoning couldn't help but marvel at the sight of that imposing figure. The Yaksha of Liyue is indeed extraordinary.

On the other side, the captain and Chenxi were staring at each other.

Ying was curious about the group and ran over to take a look. She then heard the leader say, "I know you, Aurora's slice. Although you look very similar, you don't feel like the same person at all."

“There is naturally a difference between a slice and the original, there’s no need to make a fuss about that. But you, are you interested in my proposal?” Chen Xi didn’t like being called a slice. Saffir had already acknowledged her independence, so she was an individual without a doubt.

The captain did not answer immediately upon hearing this, but pondered for a moment before saying, "I'm sorry, I need to consider this matter carefully, as it is of great importance."

“I know, and I won’t force you. I’ll give you plenty of time to think it over. I won’t leave Nata during this period.” Chen Xi nodded understandingly, then looked at the spot where Ying and Paimon were hiding. “You’re already here, why are you hiding?”

The two little ones realized they had been exposed and emerged from the shadows somewhat embarrassed.

Paimon scratched his head: "Hehe, what are you guys talking about?"

"It's nothing, I just wanted to discuss a collaboration with the Fools," Chen Xi said casually.

Ying was taken aback by his words: "You're discussing cooperation with the Fools... why did you go through the captain? Wouldn't it be more convenient to go directly to Sapphire? No one in the world is closer to her than you are?"

Chen Xi shook her head slightly, and the captain remained silent.

There was clearly something going on, something that Safiel couldn't know.

Ying sensed something was off. After thinking for a moment, she decided against pressing the issue and changed the subject: "Oh, by the way, I remember the Flower Goddess Festival is coming up soon, right? Have you made any preparations?"

“Of course, the birthday of the Little Auspicious Grass King is the most important festival in Sumeru. No Sumeru person would take the Flower Goddess’s birthday celebration lightly.” Chenxi nodded.

Paimon's eyes immediately lit up: "Wow, I'm getting excited! This is going to be a really lively Flora Festival!"

"No matter how lively it is, it's just an ordinary birthday. The celebration symbolizing a new beginning has already been held." Chen Xi said meaningfully.

Luminous and Paimon immediately thought of the event that Saffir had hosted before. Paimon smiled, but Luminous did not.

Because Ying knew perfectly well that the festival was, in essence, a struggle.

However, all the fighting was kept in the shadows, and very few people actually knew the inside story.

She thought of Dottore, the guy who was originally the second seat and was known as the Doctor.

"What are you talking about?" Saffir asked as he slowly walked over, holding a glass of wine.

Upon seeing her, the captain and Chenxi said in unison, "Just chatting."

"Hmm?" Saffir tilted his head. "You two are quite in sync."

“Perhaps it’s the tacit understanding between you and him,” Chen Xi said, arms crossed.

Seeing her unconscious defensive gesture, Saffir's eyes darkened. Her intuition told her that these two people had a secret, but she didn't know what it was.

They wouldn't say that they were determined to keep it a secret from others, or even that their main intention was to keep it from Saffir.

Saffir wasn't particularly curious about this. She wouldn't let not knowing something keep her up at night. If she didn't want to talk about it, she wouldn't. She was too lazy to ask.

The captain looked left and right, then decided to talk to Ying. He took the initiative to speak: "You've worked hard. I've heard about your performance throughout the battle. You are truly an excellent adventurer and warrior."

Aurora and Sandogne have no problem with your assessment.

He paused for a moment, then said, "As far as I can remember, His Highness does things in a very similar way to you, especially when you told me that you wanted to win."

I hope you can reunite soon.

"Thank you," Ying said to the captain.

After saying this, the captain exclaimed, "I never imagined that when people are united, they can really conquer the disasters caused by the abyss."

"Why do I hear a hint of resentment in your voice?" Saffir teased.

The captain laughed heartily: "Haha... It's impossible to say there's no admiration, but it's more of an admiration."

He fixed his gaze on Saffir: "I still can't understand the power you possess. How did you manage to bring so many people back to life..."

“Hmm… I’d better keep some secrets from you. It’s not gentlemanly to pry into a lady’s life.” Saffir avoided the topic.

The captain chuckled lightly: "Alright, I understand."

After their conversation ended, Ying, Paimon, and Saffir went elsewhere, where they encountered Ginitch, Iansan, and Ajo.

Ajo was taunting Ginic: "Little Ginic, you're really lucky to have survived, ha."

“I have very low tolerance for you right now, so don’t judge this with your spectator’s attitude.” Kinich naturally didn’t give Ajo a friendly look and directly retorted.

Ian Shan chimed in, "Otherwise, you might get punched at any moment!"

Ian Shane's fists weren't big, but they were incredibly powerful, and even A-Qiao didn't dare to underestimate them.

Hearing this conversation, Paimon also started lecturing Joe: "Yeah, Joe, why don't you ever learn your lesson?"

"Ha! You've become arrogant after winning the battle. If it weren't for the great Holy Dragon Kuhule Ajo's divine prowess, you would have been reduced to ashes long ago!" Ajo immediately became furious, looking as if he might breathe fire at any moment.

Kinich was already used to this. He took a bunch of grapes from the table next to him and placed it next to Ajo: "For this reason, I'll reward you with a bunch of grapes."

"Don't treat me like a parrot!" Ajo was even angrier.

Saffir picked at his ear and quietly walked up behind Ajo: "What's the difference between you and a parrot?"

Upon hearing this, Ajo instantly flew into a rage: "Who dares to insult the great Holy Dragon Kuhul Ajo!" He turned around and saw a pair of heterochromatic eyes. "Tch...it's Sapphire..."

Ajou wilted and stopped struggling.

Upon seeing Ajo like this, Kinich raised an eyebrow slightly. It was clear that Ajo's list of fears had grown by another name.

However, if it's Saffir, it makes perfect sense.

After all, Ajo couldn't even beat Ida, one of her subordinates, and after witnessing Saffir's strength, it wouldn't even have the slightest thought of resisting.

A wise man does not stand under a crumbling wall, and in some ways, Ah Qiao can be considered a wise man.

"What is the situation of the Suspended Wood People and the Land of Wolu?" Ying asked, seizing the opportunity.

Kinich looked at Ying and nodded slightly: "Not bad. Although the camp was basically destroyed, the people are still here, so there shouldn't be any problems with rebuilding in the future."

“The Land of Woru is the farthest from where the Abyss appears, so it has the fewest monsters. With Miss Clementine and Valesa there, it has hardly suffered any damage. So it has little impact,” Ianshan said.

After saying that, she looked at Saffir: "But, if Miss Aurora is even a little slow... the consequences could be unimaginable."

"No need for thanks, it's all what I should do." Saffir shook her head slightly. The main battleground for the Abyss invasion was chosen at the Flower Feather Society, so she would naturally have to go there to guard it.

It can only be said that sending only Beidou at the beginning was her mistake. If she had known that something like that would happen, she should have gone herself and handed over command to Mavica, so that Beidou would not have been injured.

Paimon patted his chest, still shaken, and said, "That's good, that's good, it's good that you're alright."

Aqiao, who was standing to the side, had already peeled a grape and put it in her mouth. After chewing it a couple of times, she nodded with great satisfaction: "You know what, these grapes are pretty good. Give me another bunch, my servant!"

It gave Ginich such instructions as if it could make itself appear noble.

The "spiritual victory method" has been taken to a whole new level by A-Qiao.

Kinich wasn't going to give in to it, and put his hands on his hips: "Then from now on, I'll call you Parrot?"

Looking at the incessantly chattering A-Qiao, Ian Shan was puzzled: "Everyone is celebrating now, but A-Qiao is still saying annoying things. Is there something wrong with her?"

"After all, parrots only repeat the words they've learned." Kinich was clearly planning to treat Ajo like a parrot from the start.

Ajo instantly went berserk: "It's not a parrot! It's the great holy dragon Kuhul Ajo!"

"Speaking of which, where are Orloren and Sitellaly?" Paimon looked around but couldn't find them.

Saffir said, "They have already returned to the Lord of Smoke and Mystery ahead of time. There are many important collections and textiles there that were damaged in this war, so they need to be repaired urgently."

"I see. It seems that the Lord of Smoke lost the most in this war." Paimon nodded.

Upon hearing this, Saffir shook his head and said, "The one that suffered the greatest loss was the land of Wolu."

"Huh? Wasn't it said that there were the fewest monsters?" Paimon was a little confused.

Saffir glanced at her and sighed, "The casualties over there meant that the dead couldn't be transported to the arena, so they weren't resurrected. The Kingdom of Woru lost several people and more than a dozen dragons, making it the tribe with the most casualties."

"Are you...blaming yourself?" Paimon sensed that Saffir was in a bad mood and asked.

Saffir shook his head: "I won't force myself to do everything perfectly. I do regret not being able to save everyone, but I won't blame myself. After all, I did my best in every way, didn't I?"

“That’s true. If anyone still thinks it’s your problem at this point, that’s truly incomprehensible!” Paimon nodded in agreement.

Saffir curled the corners of his mouth slightly: "If you encounter someone like this, it means he must be an abyssal monster in disguise. Just kill him directly."

"Huh? Isn't this a bit arbitrary?" Paimon immediately retorted, "That's not how things are done."

But Ying reacted quickly, immediately saying, "That's it! It must be an abyssal demon! Otherwise, why would it be so unreasonable?"