My Next Life in Teyvat: I Just Wanted Friends, Not Every Girl's Love!-Chapter 188 - 187: My Damnable Curiosity

"She turned into a human... Miss Durandal, who exactly are you...?"

Barbara was the only one present who didn’t know Durandal’s true identity. Seeing Agalu transform into a human with Durandal’s help, she was momentarily at a loss for words.

"Just a small trick, Barbara. No matter what you see, I will always be Durandal. This identity will not change, so you don’t need to overthink it."

Barbara nodded. She exchanged a glance with Acting Grand Master Jean, who nodded slightly, signaling Barbara not to ask too many questions for now. Acting Grand Master Jean would explain when they returned.

Agalu was not yet very familiar with her human body, so she first dealt with the clothing issue. To allow for easy movement, a short skirt was prepared for her.

Lumine had also wanted to come over and help, but as a pigeon hunter, she was truly disliked by Agalu. Before she even got close, Agalu distanced herself, watching her warily.

To be disliked by a loli! This was her just deserts. Who told her to harm pigeons and other bird everywhere just to get the Fowl she needed?

ε = (’ο｀*))) Alas~ Should I change my habits in the future and not target bird? But that would reduce the acquisition of Fowl. If Durandal turns other small animals into humans in the future, will she not even be able to eat beast meat? So, trying to change is unrealistic; she can only accept the outcome of being disliked by Agalu.

"Give me the same Cryo Element."

Because she couldn’t yet skillfully use this power, the temperature around Agalu was very low, and snowflakes could be seen falling from time to time.

"It seems you’ll need to spend time adapting to your current power, Agalu, before you go to Liyue for your mission."

A bird emitting the Cryo Element, and not an elemental construct, such an Agalu was too conspicuous and not suitable for observation missions.

"Can you still change back to your original form, Agalu? Logically speaking, you should still be able to change back, right?"

Although she could now transform into a human, her essence had not changed. Even after evolving, she could still revert to her original form.

Agalu closed her eyes, sensed the situation within her body, and nodded, giving an affirmative answer.

"Yes, I can feel that I can still change back to my original form. Not only that, but I can also spread my wings around me and fly in the air like before."

After speaking, a pair of wings extended from Agalu’s back. With these wings, even without changing back to her original form, Agalu could fly in the sky.

Besides a pair of wings, there was also a pair of ears. Although they couldn’t compare to cat ears, as an animal, Agalu’s ears were also very nice, making people want to reach out and touch them.

"Very good. Get well acquainted with your current appearance. Once you adapt to your current state, go to Liyue and begin your new mission."

Agalu nodded, and as she turned to leave, Paimon stopped her.

"Since you’re already here, why don’t you join us and enjoy this summer trip? How about it?"

Agalu had flown all the way from Mondstadt to the Golden Apple Archipelago. Since she had come all this way, it would be a shame not to enjoy herself.

"Enjoy? Like you all playing by the water?"

Agalu’s first thought was to refuse. Her nature hadn’t changed; as a bird, she rarely approached water. She didn’t want to get her wings wet.

But then she thought about it. She was no longer an ordinary bird. In her current form, playing wouldn’t be a problem.

Moreover, Miss Durandal told her to get used to her current body and master her current power before returning to her mission.

There were many people here, and she might be able to learn some knowledge from them, which should be very helpful for her to master her abilities.

Agalu looked at Durandal, who gave her a look of permission. It was indeed good for her to stay. This way, she could ask others for guidance, and it would also make the holiday more lively.

"Then I’ll impose on you all."

Agalu’s addition made the atmosphere much livelier, especially Klee, who, upon seeing a Children similar to herself, was eager to play with her.

Agalu understood the importance of this girl to Durandal and dared not refuse her. She was led by the hand by Klee, running around various parts of the Golden Apple.

To accommodate Klee’s mood, Agalu would occasionally spread her wings, holding Klee’s hand and taking her to higher places.

When Agalu took Klee flying into the air, Klee became curious about the novel sensation of floating.

In the past, the Wind Glider only glided in the air, but this time it was truly flying in the air, a completely different feeling.

Klee continuously praised Agalu along the way. Agalu went from humbly accepting it at first to becoming accustomed to it later.

For some reason, seeing Klee’s bright smile, Agalu felt her own mood constantly improving.

She seemed to understand why Durandal cared so much about Klee. Although Klee was very lively, as if she had endless energy, it was truly joyful to be by her side.

Gradually, Agalu and Klee became friends.

This was Klee’s unilateral belief. Originally, Agalu had rejected such a thing. In her opinion, Klee was an important person to Durandal, and she was merely The Servant. How could she become friends with Klee? That would be too disloyal.

But Klee didn’t care about any of that; she just called Agalu her friend, and after repeated failed attempts to correct her, Agalu gradually gave up on the idea of correction and accepted Klee’s way of addressing her.

When Klee was taken away by Jean, Agalu went to find Shenhe, believing that someone with a Cryo Vision like her could offer some advice on her abilities.

Shenhe indeed did not disappoint Agalu; she had unique insights into the Cryo Element and gave Agalu many suggestions, allowing her to gain new understanding of her own abilities.

Shenhe did not teach Agalu her own abilities, as her abilities were not suitable for Agalu; it was better for Agalu to find a path of cultivation that suited her. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

This was Shenhe’s first time teaching someone as a master, which made Shenhe think of Cloud Retainer, a master who was sharp-tongued but deeply cared for her disciples.

Even though Agalu was not her disciple in name, she did not disgrace Cloud Retainer’s name.

In the evening, as Agalu reviewed the Cryo Element theoretical knowledge she had learned from Shenhe, two people she didn’t want to see appeared.

As soon as she noticed them approaching, Agalu’s expression tightened, and a fierce look appeared on her face.

Although this fierce expression looked adorable no matter how one saw it, Agalu’s evident repulsion still made them stop their approach.

"Don’t come any closer, you two hateful fellows."

"We’re still disliked, Traveler."

Paimon waved her hand helplessly; she had already anticipated this outcome, but Agalu’s reaction was even more severe than she had imagined.

"Don’t be like that, Agalu. I understand that you are very displeased with us for harming bird in the wild. But... it was unavoidable; it’s necessary to obtain ingredients."

"I understand that. Besides you two, there are others who will harm bird. I know very well that this is irreversible."

"Since that’s the case..."

"But your actions are infinitely more excessive than theirs! Do you know how many times you’ve attacked bird gathered together just to get more Fowl? Not only that, you even raid their nests, stealing their eggs and preventing them from having offspring. You want to wipe out the bird of Mondstadt, don’t you?!"

Ever since Durandal bestowed wisdom upon her, Agalu understood that humans preying on bird was like bird preying on loaches or small fish; it was the food chain, something that could not be changed no matter what.

She could understand everything Lumine and Paimon said, but what those two did was truly too much. Would they dare to show their backpacks? Let her see how much Fowl and Bird eggs were still inside.

Hmm... what they did really seemed a bit excessive. Paimon, thinking of their usual actions, awkwardly poked her index finger, showing an embarrassed but polite smile.

Only Lumine’s perspective was more unusual; hearing "Bird eggs" she involuntarily thought of Agalu.

As everyone knows, Agalu is also a type of Bird. Now that she has become a human, is her method of reproduction still the same as before? Or has it changed to be like a human’s?

Most importantly, has she, like other bird, already laid eggs?

Lumine knew it was wrong to think this way, but she couldn’t overcome her damned curiosity, and her thoughts were written all over her face, immediately seen through by Agalu.

Agalu showed an expression of disgust for the first time, angrily rebuking, "I have already decided to dedicate my entire life to Lady Durandal; how could I possibly do such a thing? As expected, I cannot achieve mutual understanding with you, you hateful fellow! I really don’t know why Lady Durandal values you so much. You must have deceived Lady Durandal, right?!"

"Eh? You, what’s wrong with you? Why are you suddenly so angry for no reason?"

Paimon, flying ahead, hadn’t noticed Lumine’s expression. Seeing Agalu suddenly angry, she completely didn’t understand what was going on, her face full of question marks.

Even as Agalu ran towards Durandal, Paimon still hadn’t realized what had happened, only casting a puzzled look at Lumine.

"Ahaha~ Maybe a little question of mine made her unhappy. I’ll be more careful in the future."

Lumine was a bit embarrassed. She had originally wanted to get along with her, but how did the situation become even worse?

Seriously, why is curiosity so intense for no reason? Now that she’s been discovered, isn’t it awkward?

She hoped their relationship could improve in the future. She wasn’t just because the person was cute; she simply wanted to be friends with Agalu.

Don’t misunderstand.

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