Chapter 37
A few minutes later, Childe lay sprawled on the ground, gasping for breath, his posture reminiscent of a fallen king. Kevin glanced down at him with a mix of amusement and disdain.
"I thought you were supposed to be powerful," Kevin sneered. "Is this it? You're done before I even get serious? Pathetic."
But even as he mocked, his gaze lingered on Childe's armor. It was well-crafted, undeniably stylish. When he got back, he'd have to visit Yuri's shop and buy himself a set.
With that, Kevin called on Hu Tao and the others. No point wasting time here—Wuwangpo sounded like a far more entertaining destination. He made up his mind: along the way, he'd get Hu Tao to teach him some ghost-catching techniques. And once they arrived... well, he'd finally get to test them.
"Heh, little ghosts," Kevin murmured to himself, grinning. "Here I come."
After Kevin and his group left, Childe struggled to his feet. His entire body ached.
"Why is Liyue full of monsters?" he muttered, shaking his head.
He prided himself on his strength, his martial prowess. Back home, he was unmatched. But ever since he arrived in Liyue, he had been crushed—twice. Yesterday, he at least managed to take two strikes from that so-called immortal. Today? Completely overwhelmed. Even after activating his Demon King's Armor, he had been cut down in an instant by that man...Kevin....
A cold realization settled over him. If these people were this strong, then how powerful was the Geo Archon, the god of Liyue?
"I don't think I've offended Her Majesty..." he murmured uneasily. "So why did she send me here to steal the Heart of God from the Rock King?"
Thinking of Liyue's strength, he suddenly doubted even his captain's chances.