aircannonsinc Chapter 1336 Jonawa Knows
Chapter 1336 Jonawa Knows
After opening the door, he gestured for Hibarak to sit down, while he himself sat in the chair opposite the desk, looking at the first Vulcan before him.
Shibarak walked to the chair next to the desk and sat down. Without any unnecessary formalities, he got straight to the point:
"Alright, now that we're all alone, I want to talk to you about the Abyss Order. I know that your brother-in-law, Kong, is the leader of the Abyss Order."
When Shao Yun heard Hibarak suddenly mention the Abyss Order, he instinctively thought that Hibarak had come to interrogate him.
After all, the power of the Abyss has always been a symbol of disaster and destruction for the continent of Teyvat, and Nata has been ravaged by the Abyss for thousands of years. It is reasonable for Shibarak, as the first god of fire, to be hostile to the Abyss.
“Okay, I understand your concerns. I know a little about Yagami Sora's collaboration with my brother-in-law…”
“I know that the Abyss has caused Nata a lot of trouble in the past, and this debt cannot be easily erased.”
“But he is Sora, Ying’s older brother, and my brother-in-law. Moreover, he also contributed to the fight against the Abyss’s main body that was troubling Nata, and he did not do anything evil in Nata.”
Seeing that Shao Yun had clearly misunderstood, Shibarak immediately waved his hand, interrupting him, and said urgently:
“No, Mr. Shao Yun, I didn’t come here to talk about that. What I meant was…”
He paused, carefully choosing his words, and after a moment said, "Ronawa, also known as the Ruler of Death, already knows that Night God Sky is cooperating with the Abyss Order to use Nata's ley line power to revive Kanria."
"What?" Upon hearing this news, Shao Yun's face was filled with disbelief.
The news was so sudden that he was momentarily stunned.
How did the Reign of Death find out that Jonawa knew about this? Could it be...?
Seeing his shocked expression, Shibarak showed no surprise, simply nodded slightly, and took the lead in stating his position, issuing a "Declaration on Cosmic Security".
"Calm down first. I have no ill intentions towards you or your family."
“You saved Nata, and I will remember this kindness and never repay it with enmity.”
"However, the Abyss Order's desire to use the Nata ley lines to revive Kanria has indeed crossed Ronava's bottom line."
"She will absolutely not allow the Abyss Order to use Nata's ley lines to cause Teyvat to repeat the mistakes of Kanria, or even trigger an even greater disaster."
After listening to Shibarak's warning, Shao Yun remained silent for a long time, then smacked his lips and asked meaningfully:
"So, the reason you specifically asked me to talk to you alone is ultimately to discuss my brother-in-law's Abyss Cult and advise me to stay away from them, right?"
Shibarak crossed his arms, his expression growing increasingly serious, and warned:
"That's roughly the idea. The power of the abyss is essentially the source of chaos and destruction; it's never a good thing. It only corrupts people's hearts and causes disasters."
“You have already saved Nata and should be living a peaceful life. There is no need to drag yourself into danger again because of the Abyss Cult. You should stay away from them.”
Shao Yun chuckled self-deprecatingly. Of course, Shao Yun understood this principle. It wasn't like he hadn't tried running away before. It was at that moment that he began to unravel those hypocritical facades.
“I know how dangerous the Abyss is, but what can I do? I tried taking my brother-in-law away from the Abyss Cult to completely get rid of all that mess, but it's simply impossible…”
"I tried it on Dragon Ridge Snow Mountain, and what happened? I failed. I can only keep playing..."
He paused and changed the subject.
"And right now, Alice is the biggest threat to me! The Abyss Order? In my eyes, my brother-in-law's subordinates are much more handsome and pleasing to the eye than Alice."
Seeing Shao Yun mention a name he had never heard of, Shibarak asked in confusion, "Alice? This doesn't seem to have anything to do with your current closeness to the Abyss Order, does it?"
Seeing his puzzled expression, Shao Yun said sarcastically and clearly, "How can it not be related? Ronawa promised me personally that as long as I don't investigate the truth of the world, she will guarantee my 'safety'."
He scoffed, his tone full of disdain for Jonawa's promise.
"When the extremely vicious riders came knocking on her door, she was busy arguing with her 'colleagues'!"
Shao Yun became more and more excited as he spoke, raising his left hand and pointing to his right arm. His voice suddenly rose as he exclaimed, "It was me! It was me who risked half my life to defeat that cosmic-level menace, the Extremely Evil Rider!"
"I almost lost an arm to save my family!"
“I never expected any reward, nor did I want to be a hero. I only have one request: to live a peaceful life on the ranch in Nata with my wife, children, and family. Is that so difficult?”
"But what's the result?" he cursed through gritted teeth. "Now Alice is hiding in the shadows, and she could jump out at any moment to attack my wife, constantly threatening the peaceful life I've finally managed to have!"
"Yet at this very moment, Jonawa sent you to accuse me, saying that I am close to the Abyss Order, and that this is wrong?"
At this point, Shao Yun slammed his hand on the table, making it vibrate loudly.
He stared at Shibarak with a murderous glint in his eyes, and finally couldn't hold back any longer, shouting, "Are you fucking kidding me?!"
Startled by his sudden outburst of rage, Shibarak quickly spread his hands, signaling him to calm down, and said urgently:
"Calm down, Mr. Shao Yun! I'm not here to argue with you, much less to accuse you! I just want to understand the ins and outs of the matter and figure out the details. I don't mean to blame you!"
But Shao Yun was already engrossed in cursing and didn't listen to his advice at all, blurting out all the words that had been bottled up in his heart for a long time.
"To hell with the details! To hell with the ins and outs! The fact that I haven't blown up Teyvat already makes me a living saint, understand?!"
"Now, I'm putting it this way: my brother-in-law Kong is family!"
"Regardless of whether he is a prince of the Abyss Order or not, and regardless of what he wants to do, he is Ying's older brother and my child's uncle! Anyone who dares to lay a finger on him, I will kill them!"
Seeing the anger in Shao Yun's eyes, Shibarak knew he was in a bad mood and stopped trying to argue. He simply responded to the matter at hand:
“I understand your feelings and your position. The four shadows of Heavenly Principle, including Rona, are too rigid. For thousands of years, they have adhered to the rules set by Heavenly Principle and do not know how to be flexible…”
"But one thing is certain: they are also working for the survival of the continent of Teyvat."
Shao Yun listened to Shibarak's explanation without showing any emotion, instead giving a sarcastic sneer and bluntly commenting:
"A living corpse leading four idiots whose eyes have been gouged out, tongues cut off, limbs chopped off, and brains severed... This is what is known as the Four Shadows of Heavenly Principle."
"They have their reasons for saving the world, and I have my choices to kill and set fires. Only those who survive to the end have the right to judge everything."
Shibarak was stunned by his shocking remarks. He opened his mouth, but the words he wanted to say lingered in his throat and he swallowed them back.
What he said makes a lot of sense...
Having said all that needed to be said, Hibarak stopped dwelling on the topic of the Abyss Order and instead offered a reassuring reassurance:
"In short, I understand your attitude towards the Abyss Order and all the hidden stories behind you."
“Before I came to find you, I also discussed it with Mavica. As long as you can live peacefully in Nata and not endanger Nata’s safety, you will always be our friend in Nata.”
As he spoke, Shibarak extended his small fist towards Shao Yun, indicating a fist bump, thus reaching a tacit understanding.
Looking at Shibarak's outstretched fist, Shao Yun knew that the other party genuinely wanted to ease the tension and understood that Nata's peace was hard-won.
After a moment's hesitation, he raised his fist and lightly touched it with Shibarak's fist.
“I understand what happened,” Shao Yun’s tone softened considerably, and he explained with a hint of apology, “I’m sorry, I got a little emotional just now. I didn’t mean to argue with you.”
"There are some things that I don't even understand myself, let alone you. Talking about them will only cause you more trouble."
He paused, then his tone became sincere.
“I kept my promise not to investigate the truth of the world, and I never thought of disrupting Nata’s peace.”
"As for my brother-in-law's affairs, it's indeed beyond my control. But I can guarantee that he will never harm Nata. Otherwise, Ye Shen wouldn't feel comfortable cooperating with him, would he?"
A relieved smile appeared on Shibarak's face. "It's alright, you're much calmer than I expected."
As he spoke, he gently patted his chest and said, "I believe your promise, and Mavica believes you too."
……
Shao Yun listened to Shibarak's "sincere outpouring" and gave a listless "hmm".
Then, a subtle awkwardness fell in the study, and the two of them didn't know what to say to break the silence.
Seeing that the important matters had been discussed, and that there was no point in dwelling on the previous heavy topics, Shibarak took the opportunity to change the subject, trying to lighten the atmosphere with some casual conversation.
He cleared his throat and said casually, "Alright, those complicated things are over. How about we chat about something casual? We can't stay on edge forever."
Shao Yun didn't want to dwell on past troubles anymore, and seeing that Shibarak wanted to talk about something lighthearted, he readily agreed, "Just casual conversation? Sure, it'll be good to clear my head."
Shibarak's eyes lit up, a meaningful expression appearing on his face. He then changed the subject, offering a pointed suggestion:
"How about we talk about Mavica? I noticed it in the living room just now, the way she looked at you... it was like you were the only one in her eyes."
As he spoke, his red eyes gleamed with a gossipy light, completely losing the majesty of the first Vulcan.
Upon hearing that he wanted to talk about Mavica, and even brought up such a sensitive topic, Shao Yun's expression turned slightly serious, and she immediately declined, saying:
"Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore. I'm already married, Ying is my wife, and we have a child together. This kind of topic isn't appropriate."
As he spoke, he deliberately raised his left hand to show off the wedding ring on his ring finger, a ring set with a ruby.
It's beautifully made by Xinoning!
Shibarak glanced at the ring on his hand, scratched his head, and quickly and tactfully changed the subject, choosing a safer topic:
"Alright then, it was my oversight. Since we're not going to talk about that, how about we talk about your daughter? I just caught a glimpse of her from afar, and she's incredibly cute, with round, bright eyes, like a little angel."
When Shao Yun heard that he was going to talk about his precious daughter, his eyes lit up instantly, and he proudly puffed out his chest, his tone full of boasting.
"Oh, Liao Xi? That's wonderful! This little girl is so adorable, so well-behaved and smart. She's only a few months old and she already recognizes people."
He became more and more excited as he spoke, and simply stood up and suggested, "However, compared to simply talking here, nothing beats seeing it for yourself!"
"Come on, let's go to the nursery on the second floor. I'll let you have a good look at my daughter. I guarantee you'll love her!"
As he spoke, he couldn't wait to show off his daughter.
When talking about his family, especially his daughter, Shao Yun always has endless things to say, and his heartfelt fatherly love is impossible to hide.
Seeing his sudden change in demeanor, Shibarak couldn't help but laugh, quickly following in his footsteps and teasingly saying:
"Alright! I'd like to see what kind of little princess makes you so proud."
……