"Hmm... Mondstadt's freedom is about pursuing the development of individuality, the courage to explore higher and further. If I were to compare it, it's more like a kite that can still soar smoothly even after its string breaks."
"Eh? If that's the case, then Sumeru's freedom is about achieving knowledge, being free and open-minded, the freedom to stroll leisurely even within boundaries?"
Collei took over the explanation of the meaning.
"Wow! You're all so amazing! Then... what would ours be in Inazuma?"
Yoimiya pondered for a few seconds, then almost simultaneously with Kamisato Ayaka, she spoke.
"Inazuma's freedom is the beauty of that moment when you pour out all your emotions and go all out."
"Inazuma's freedom is collecting every bit of time, an eternal memory that can be savored carefully."
Paimon, who was eating snacks, opened her mouth wide. Chips fell from her hand as she looked at everyone in surprise.
What's going on!
How did everyone's cultural level suddenly improve so much? No, Paimon doesn't want to be the dumbest one!
However, just as Paimon was about to speak, Lumine pressed her small mouth shut.
"Alright, you don't need to embarrass yourself. Everyone already knows you're the dumbest one here."
"Ah ha ha ha!"
Everyone burst into laughter.
However, one person couldn't laugh.
Paimon bit Lumine, forcing her to let go.
With an indignant glare, she glared fiercely at Lumine, then burst into tears with a "waah" and flew into Jack's arms.
"Boss Jack, Lumine is bullying me again! Waaah!"
"It's okay, Paimon. It's just words; it won't hurt you. Besides, there's a Liyue saying: 'A fool has a fool's luck.' Lumine is actually praising you for being lucky~"
"Re-really?"
"Really! If you don't believe me, look at this lasagna, is it real or not?"
Paimon immediately stopped crying and smiled, "It's so real! Thank you, Boss Jack, you're the best!"
Lumine glanced at Paimon, who had changed her tune as soon as she got something good. "Tch, what a character!"
...
All afternoon.
Jack spent it with his family making kites.
Because True Monarch Xian Yun was the main technical contributor, and to consider her feelings, everyone did not adopt the popular Fontaine mechanical vertical lift device from Liyue.
Regarding this, Jack added a few small modifications based on True Monarch Xian Yun's device.
For example, adding an "ascension" debuff to the kite, allowing it to slowly rise when it is below a certain height after being released.
Several test flights made the little ones overjoyed, and they kept surrounding him, asking him to make more.
Klee wanted all the Dodoco family to fly into the sky.
Diona wanted to send all the bad-tasting wines into the sky for "promotion."
Sayu released many pillow kites, hoping to sleep well and grow tall next year!
Dori put up exclusive virtual world investment promotion advertisements, waiting for Jack's virtual world game to open, then forming gold-farming groups to make money.
Yaoyao released colorful finches, bringing her best friends along.
Even Nahida was no exception, releasing various kinds of Lansari, hoping that the children of Liyue would also come to love the children of the forest and great trees.
Only Qiqi.
She quietly watched everyone alone, her clear eyes filled with confusion.
Everyone knew that was Jack's job.
So after the gathering, they were left with time alone.
Jack held Qiqi's hand and sat on the rooftop, watching the sunset.
Qiqi sat in his arms, holding the kite Yaoyao had given her.
Suddenly, she looked up at Jack.
"Jack, Qiqi... is free... right? The Royal Decree is not a Bondage."
Jack nodded, then took off her hat.
The terrifying vermilion talisman that normal people saw was also removed. The breeze blew through her bangs, and Qiqi's rosy, full-blooded face appeared before Jack.
"That's right, you are no longer a zombie, but a true immortal. You have escaped the pain of the cycle of life and death; you are free!"
"Free... Can Qiqi also pursue her individuality like Barbara and the others?"
"You can!"
"And can I, as Collei said, not be punished or rejected as long as I don't violate Jack's rules?"
"Of course!"
"Then... can Jack give Qiqi an unforgettable, momentary beauty for eternity?"
Jack laughed, giving Qiqi a light flick on her forehead that didn't hurt.
"Mondstadt, Sumeru, and Inazuma are all covered. You, a little immortal from Liyue, are truly greedy."
"No... can't I?"
Qiqi looked at Jack with determination. Under the moonlight, her body, which had been sealed by immortal power for a thousand years and had never grown, seemed to show signs of loosening.
After ten seconds of silence.
Jack hugged Qiqi tightly, his tone resolute.
"Of course, there's no problem!"
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