bookbashuk Chapter 1433 Skirk's Worries
Chapter 1433 Skirk's Worries
After walking around and visiting everyone in the family, Shao Yun saw that everyone was obediently lying down on their bedding to rest. He was about to turn around and go back to his own bunk to get some rest and be ready for the journey ahead.
But just as he turned around, he suddenly stopped in his tracks.
He forgot about Silky.
Although Skork wasn't a family member, he was still the "driver" who took the initiative to tell them to escape Teyvat and was willing to help them. He should have come over and shown concern for them, both morally and logically.
With Vanessa's patient directions, Shao Yun arrived at the room on Sky Island specifically for storing star maps.
In the room on Sky Island where the so-called star charts are kept, the bookshelves are densely packed with all kinds of star charts.
Space travel is like traveling in Teyvat; without a star map to guide you, getting lost in the vast universe would have unimaginable consequences. Skykirk's diligent search is also to ensure that everyone can successfully reach a new planet.
He walked into the room, his gaze sweeping over the figures among the bookshelves, and soon spotted Silky.
She was sitting on the floor, leaning against the bookshelf, with two stacks of star charts piled up like small mountains beside her. Some were spread out on the floor, while others were neatly stacked together.
Her fingertips were gently tracing the planets on the star map, her expression focused, so much so that she didn't even notice Shao Yun walking in.
Shao Yun walked to her side and greeted her warmly, "Silkirk? I came to see you. How's the star map search going? Is there anything I can help you with?"
He spoke very softly, afraid of disturbing the focused Skylark.
Upon hearing the voice, Skirk's fingertips paused slightly, but he did not look up. His gaze remained fixed on the star chart in his hand. His tone was calm, as if answering Shao Yun's question, yet also as if he were talking to himself, describing the dangers of the universe.
"Still searching. Other planets in the universe are not like Teyvat; their environments are unknown, and their routes are complex. Now that we have so many star maps of Sky Island to refer to, I must gather as much intelligence as possible and find a safe, stable place suitable for us to settle down. We cannot set off rashly."
Upon hearing this, Shao Yun nodded and squatted down beside Silky, his gaze falling on the star map spread out in her hand, which was dazzling to behold.
These tiny specks... I really can't understand them! I have a vague feeling that they're three-dimensional!
"So, have you found a suitable place yet? Or even just a temporary place to stay? There's no rush." To avoid making things more difficult for Siker, Shao Yun proactively lowered his requirements.
Skirk shook her head slightly and readily denied it, saying, "No, we're still slowly filtering them. There are too many star maps and too many flight paths; we need to check them one by one to avoid any mistakes."
As she spoke, she picked up another star chart and continued to carefully examine and verify it with her fingertips.
Seeing how hard she was working and how earnest she was, Shao Yun took this opportunity to sincerely express her gratitude.
“Skirk, thank you so much, no matter what. Thank you for coming to tell us to leave, for guiding us, and for leading us away from Teyvat. We'll remember this kindness. Thank you…”
Despite Shao Yun's gratitude, Silky remained remarkably calm, her gaze never leaving the star map in her hand, and said indifferently:
"No need to be polite, there's no need for thanks. You helped me get rid of that 'nightmare,' the Evil Rider, ending my years of fear. I'm just doing this to repay you, we owe each other nothing."
In her view, this help was simply an equivalent return, and there was no need for excessive formalities.
But the moment she finished speaking, the thought of the Extreme Evil Knight made Skykirk's fingertips suddenly pause, her eyes twitched slightly, and the indifference on her face gradually disappeared, replaced by a sense of concern.
She was silent for a moment, then finally raised her head, looked directly at Shao Yun, and said in a serious tone, "However, there is something I must tell you."
"It's... the Universal Calamity organization that my master runs. It has a terrible reputation and acts in extreme ways."
“I was once mistaken for a member of this organization. Although I have always denied it and have never actually joined, I am worried that my identity will cause you trouble and implicate your family.”
Seeing that Siker was worried that she would implicate the group, Shao Yun suddenly felt that she was going against the natural order.
It was clearly their family who troubled Skykirk to guide them and help them find a route to escape Teyvat. They were the ones who owed her from beginning to end, so how come she ended up worrying about being implicated?
He quickly waved his hand, reassuring her, "It's alright, don't worry about it. We'll just be more careful and keep a low profile."
"Besides, I have a lot of experience in dealing with people in unfamiliar places, so nothing will happen."
(Although we got into a fight in a tavern as soon as we arrived in Valentine... well, we still managed to interact...)
Skirk put down the star chart she had finished looking at, casually placing it into the pile of star charts beside her. She then picked up a brand new star chart, unfolded it, and said:
"I will definitely do my best to settle you on a safe and suitable planet, and make sure you can settle down smoothly and live a stable life."
“But after that, you may have to rely on yourselves. I have other things to do and can’t stay with you all the time.”
Upon hearing this, Shao Yun nodded. He could tell that Silk had her own concerns and things to accomplish. Although he didn't know what she was going to do, he didn't ask any further questions, but simply extended an invitation to her in a friendly tone.
“I understand that everyone has their own things to do. If you would like to choose to live with us in the future and have a safe haven, you are welcome to do so.”
Faced with Shao Yun's sincere invitation, and this offered safe haven, Silky's fingers paused slightly, but she didn't directly agree or refuse. Instead, she responded tactfully:
"Thank you for your invitation, Shao Yun. I appreciate your kind intentions. But I still have my own dreams and unfinished business, so I can't stop for now."
"But don't worry, if I have the opportunity and free time, I will still find a chance to visit you, to see you and your children."
Shao Yun respected every choice she made and nodded gently.
"Okay, I respect your opinion and won't force you. You're welcome to come anytime you want."
……
Suddenly, Shao Yun took the opportunity to inquire about Tadalia.
Since she specifically came to tell her family to escape, why didn't she take D'Artagnan's family with her, given that D'Artagnan was her apprentice?
"Oh, right, there's something else I wanted to ask you. What about your apprentice, Tartaglia, or rather Ajax? What's going on with that kid?"
When Silky heard Shao Yun mention Tartaglia, the fingertips holding the star map tightened slightly, and her eyes narrowed involuntarily, a fleeting look of regret, helplessness, and concern flashing across them.
But this emotion was fleeting, too quick to grasp.
The next second, she regained all her composure and returned to her usual calm expression.
“I wanted to take him with me. I went to see him before I came to you.”
"But he was stubborn and said that he was a warrior and would never be a deserter. He wanted to stay in Teyvat and fight to the death until the last moment of his life."
"His younger siblings also didn't want to leave Tartaglia... He thanked me for my teachings and left..."
She spoke in a flat voice, devoid of any emotion, but her fingers nervously traced the edge of the star map.
It's easy to see that although she's stubborn, she still cares about her obstinate apprentice.
Upon hearing that Daddariya was so courageous, Shao Yun praised his bravery.
"This kid has guts! He's just a bit too obsessed with martial arts. His eyes light up whenever he sees someone, and he can't wait to drag them into a fight. Sometimes he can be a real headache."
Although his relationship with D'Artagnan was somewhat complicated, he admired her courage to choose death over escape.
Hearing Shao Yun tease his apprentice, Skorp's lips curled up almost imperceptibly, and she subconsciously tried to cover for D'Artagnan, saying:
"After all, he is still young, his temperament is not yet settled, and he is full of drive. If a young person is not impetuous, can he still be called a young person? This stubbornness may seem foolish, but it is also his rare quality."
Upon hearing this, Shao Yun unconsciously compared himself to D'Artagnan in his mind, and said with a self-deprecating smile:
"Compared to this, I feel old. I'm still in my prime, but now when something happens, my first thought is how to get my family out of trouble."
Silky understood Shao Yun's current situation and comforted him, saying, "This is normal, it doesn't mean you're old. Now that you're a father, you have someone to care about and someone to protect, so you naturally have to be more considerate in your actions and prioritize the safety of your family. This isn't cowardice, it's responsibility."
After saying that, she raised her hand and waved it gently, indicating that Shao Yun didn't need to stay with her anymore and should go and rest.
"You should go and rest. I can look at these star charts by myself. I don't need anyone's help. Your presence here is only delaying my checking of the flight paths."
Shao Yun knew he couldn't be of much help here and would only disturb Silky's focus on checking the star map, so he didn't want to waste her any more time. He slowly stood up, nodded slightly to Silky, and said sincerely:
"Okay, then I won't bother you any longer. Thank you for your hard work, Skylark. Remember to call me if anything comes up."
Skirk didn't turn around, but simply hummed in response before refocusing all her attention on the star chart in her hands.
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