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V1 Chapter 43: Keqing's Revenge

How did it come to this?

Wasn't it because she had been framed at Tianquan Academy that she and her family had already moved away? Even the property in Liyue had been sold long ago.

That's right, the current Keqing is not the Keqing of this world. She is the darkened Keqing, who, in the "Villain Simulator," has joined the Abyss Order and transformed into "Raikiri," a vengeful version of herself.

As for whether this "Raikiri" version of Keqing is a separate personality born from Keqing's fantasies or if, in some other dimension, the events of the "Villain Simulator" actually happened, that remains unknown.

The only certainty is that at this moment, the hatred for Li Xingshan burns most intensely in Keqing's heart.

Unlike the Keqing of this dimension, she is not the renowned "Yuheng" of the Liyue Qixing, nor is she a guardian of Liyue. Instead, she has suffered the tragic loss of her family, harbors resentment, and has fallen into the Abyss Order, becoming the avenging "Raikiri."

Even the same person, after experiencing different fates, can lead entirely different lives.

"Is this... a dream?" Keqing looked at the mirror on the bedside. In the mirror, she didn't bear the strange markings from falling into the Abyss. Her complexion was fair, and even her gaze was clear.

She stood up, taking in her surroundings. On the wall, there were pictures depicting Keqing's life and her moments with her family.

The camera, a trivial device for someone of Keqing's status, had captured various scenes: herself practicing swordsmanship with her grandfather, fishing with her father at the Qingce Village, attempting to cook with her mother and accidentally burning the fish, and the moment she was appointed as the "Yuheng."

These scenes, like a carousel, connected the life of the primary Keqing in this dimension. The eyes of Raikiri Keqing suddenly glistened with a hint of moisture.

If none of those things had happened, if she hadn't been bullied by that man named Li Xingshan, could this have been her life?

She gently pushed open the door. It was deep into the night, with moonlight casting a watery glow on the porcelain-like skin of the young girl. The Electro Vision at her waist emitted a faint gleam.

It turns out that in her dreams, she not only avoided falling but became a Yuheng and gained an Electro Vision...

How enviable...

At least in her dreams, she had fulfilled her childhood dream.

"Endless night, sleepless heart. I thought only I couldn't sleep, but it seems, Miss, you also can't sleep?" At this moment, behind Keqing, a somewhat lazy voice suddenly sounded.

"Who?"

Years of life-and-death battles had developed an incredibly strong instinct in Keqing. Her figure appeared like a bolt of lightning in an instant before the person who spoke.

However, after seeing the person's face clearly, an expression of absolute shock appeared on Keqing's face.

Li! Xing! Shan!

Yes, this man, even if turned to ashes, Keqing would never forget him!

He was the root of all her misfortunes!

Standing behind Keqing was indeed Li Xingshan. He had only intended to come outside for some fresh air but hadn't expected to unexpectedly encounter Keqing, whose consciousness was temporarily taken over by "Raikiri."

"It's... you..." Keqing gritted her teeth.

"It's me," Li Xingshan didn't seem to realize that something was off with Keqing. He smiled and said, "What's wrong, Miss? Didn't we just meet? If you have any orders, just say it."

Miss?

Why was he addressing her like this? Keqing couldn't help but feel puzzled.

The Li Xingshan in her memories was clearly an arrogant and bullying young man who liked to torment people. However, the Li Xingshan before her was dressed as a servant and had a much more docile demeanor.

Oh, it's a dream!

Keqing quickly realized. From the events that had unfolded from earlier until now, everything in this dream was happening according to her desires. Whether it was a loving and harmonious family or becoming a Yuheng and gaining the Electro Vision.

So, the person she had once despised the most had now become her servant!

"Hehe... So that's how it is," Keqing couldn't help but let out a somewhat eerie laugh.

"It's really... so interesting..."

Keqing's sudden laughter sent shivers down Li Xingshan's spine.

This guy, wandering around outside at this late hour and laughing so strangely. Could he be possessed by some "evil spirit"?

"So..." Keqing squinted slightly and asked, "You're my servant?"

‘Is this girl half-asleep or something?’

"Yes, Miss," though he found this quite strange, Li Xingshan pointed to the number on his chest and said, "Isn't it written here? Senior servant, Li Xingshan, code number 9527."

How fortunes can change...

Keqing sneered inwardly, wondering how to deal with this fellow. Should she just stab him with a sword? No, she had already killed Li Xingshan once in "reality." Although she had tasted the sweet fruit of revenge in that moment, looking at his lifeless body before her, she had felt nothing but emptiness.

It was only later that Keqing realized death was but a brief moment of pain and despair, and for the means of revenge, it was the least satisfying way.

Yes, to simply kill him would be letting him off too easily!

I'll humiliate him, torment him, play with him until I'm bored, and then kill him.

At this moment, Keqing was completely driven by her desire for revenge, seemingly unaware that this so-called "dream" might not last for a long time.

"So..." Keqing said coldly, "Will you carry out all my orders?"

Li Xingshan nodded and said, "From a standpoint of common sense, yes."

"Very well!"

Keqing sat down on a nearby stone chair, lifted one foot, and sneered, "Now, take off my shoe."

Li Xingshan was a bit puzzled. "Why would you want me to take off your shoe out of the blue?"

"You have no right to question," Keqing almost brought her toe to Li Xingshan's face.

"Do as I say."