Chapter 45: Chapter 45: Extra - Alice's Diary
At this moment, Alice had become a renowned witch across Teyvat.
Although I deeply respected my teacher, the memory of him locking me in the confinement chamber repeatedly made me furious. To make matters worse, he never comforted me afterward! I decided it was time for revenge—time to vent my anger on him and on that detestable Rhinedottir. Oh, I'll have my payback. I heard my teacher is absolutely terrified of his partner... Hmm, that gives me an idea.
Alice deliberately practiced imitating Yu's handwriting.
(TL/N - 💀💀💀)
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"Traveler, look! Klee sent us a letter!" Paimon exclaimed, waving her tiny hands to grab Lumine's attention.
"Klee said she found an ancient notebook among her mom's belongings. It supposedly belonged to Alice's teacher—the previous Dendro Archon. That's a powerful and ancient god! Who knows? You might find a clue about your brother in it."
"Then let's head out right away," Lumine said with determination.
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"Honorary Knight! Klee is over here!" Klee waved enthusiastically with Albedo beside her outside Mondstadt's city gates.
"Klee, and Albedo too? What's going on?" Paimon asked, puzzled.
"Klee asked Albedo to come along! It's about the notebook. It's locked, and Klee can't open it."
"My teacher once taught me about some of Lady Alice's common sealing techniques. Their relationship seems far more complex than I originally thought," Albedo mused.
"Exactly! That's why I called Albedo!" Klee said with a bright smile.
"Let's not waste any time. Let's take a look," Lumine urged.
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"This notebook's seals... There seem to be multiple layers. I'm afraid I can't unlock all of them," Albedo said after examining it closely.
"What do we do then?" Lumine sounded disappointed.
"There must be a way! This is the notebook of one of the strongest beings in Teyvat. I'm curious too," Paimon added.
"Why don't we ask Mona? Her master had a unique connection with Lady Alice. She might know something," Albedo suggested.
"Good idea!" Lumine agreed.
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Mona inspected the notebook carefully before heading into her room to retrieve a thick tome titled Alice's Defense Compendium. She flipped through its pages with focus.
"Finally found it! Let's see what this Overlord wrote."
Everyone gathered around eagerly, with Albedo especially engrossed. Unbeknownst to the others, Albedo was curious because this so-called Overlord wasn't just Alice's teacher—it was also his master's teacher.
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Excerpts from the Notebook
Sunny day: Went to the Grand Bazaar to watch the girls dance. The beauty of youth is truly enviable. The feeling of holding them close lingers in my mind.
Windy day: Some filthy object hit my face. I was furious. Naturally, I dragged Barbatos over—it had to be his doing. I grabbed his twin braids and sat on him, making him beg for mercy!
Dancing girls are truly delightful. Their flexibility is perfection itself. Simply unforgettable.
Rhinedottir's latest experiment: She turned Little Blue into a human! Who knew Little Blue would turn out so stunning, with her hourglass figure and flowing blue hair that sparks the imagination. Even her tail remained intact. Brilliant work, Rhinedottir. How should your teacher reward you?
The long-eared girls of the forest are magnificent. Truly extraordinary.
Today's highlight: Riding Little Blue.
Rhinedottir, you're not just any witch—let your teacher have a taste. Just a little.
Witches are truly delectable.
Rhinedottir is adorable when she keeps calling me "Teacher." I just want to hold her and savor her sweetness. She's my precious little witch.
While tutoring Rhinedottir today, my mother walked in. Such excitement!
Ahmar, your bloodline is remarkable—gentle yet passionate.
Rhinedottir even talks about me in her sleep. How delightful. I must reward her properly—there's no escape.
Among gods, there should only be connections of similar origins, not bloodlines.
Apep, since you've chosen to submit, you cannot refuse any of my commands! Otherwise, the punishment will be harsher.
Dragons are surprisingly delicious.
Rhinedottir is truly skilled. She's created many intriguing potions. Naturally, her teacher should test them first.
Morax's daughter is incredibly cute.
No wonder pure water sprites are said to be made of water itself. If that's true, does it apply to the Hydro Archon too? Time to find out.
Captured the Hydro Archon today. Time to study closely.
A female assassin attempted to kill me today. Such arrogance. I'll take her to my chambers for thorough interrogation.
Why is an Inazuman shrine maiden in Sumeru? Oh, her son brought her here. Shrine maiden, you wouldn't want your son to suffer, would you?
Come to think of it...
I haven't spent much time with Rhinedottir lately. Time to properly shower her with care. I'll make sure she's thoroughly satisfied.
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Lumine abruptly shut the book, her cheeks flushed as red as an apple.
"Honorary Knight, what does it mean to 'taste' someone?" Klee innocently asked.
Albedo, on the other hand, was lost in thought. Could this Overlord possibly be… his father?
Mona crossed her arms, clearly at a loss for words.
"Lumine, any useful clues?" Paimon asked cautiously.
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