Genshin Impact: The Road to Reversal

Chapter 585 The Night Hawk Returns

"What happened? How is Sirius?" Karin rushed down the corridor, asking anxiously.

Inside the castle, everyone gathered outside the medical room, the atmosphere heavy.

Not long ago, Peruvieri rushed back carrying the heavily wounded Sirius, immediately alarming the entire castle. At this moment, in the medical room, the physician and Zixuan, who had just arrived, were doing their best to save him.

Karin, Mo Yan, Zhao Heng, Claire, Sugonil, and even Rek'os and the newly settled Funina and Mona all rushed over upon hearing the news and gathered in the corridor.

"What exactly happened? Who did it?" Karin asked, barely containing her anger.

Although Sirius is usually unconventional and free-spirited, he has long been a reliable companion to them.

Peruvieri's face was cold and stern, her body still covered in wet snow and bloodstains.

“We found Lord Sirius on the outskirts of the snow mountain. He is seriously injured and delirious,” she said succinctly. “The attacker’s identity is unknown. According to Lord Sirius, it seems that a person wearing an eagle-face mask ambushed him.”

"An eagle-faced mask?" Rek'aos frowned slightly.

He seemed to have no memory of such a powerful figure. Sirius, like himself, was a guardian that had existed for millennia; how could he have been injured so easily without warning?

"Could it be 'Night Hawk'?" Zhao Heng said.

"Oh? You two know each other?" Rednos asked, arms crossed.

Zhao Heng shrugged: "I wouldn't say we know each other, but Miss Li Xueyan mentioned it before."

"Thunder Lord?" Rek'aos leaned closer and asked.

Mo Yan nodded: "Yes, she mentioned his name when she gave us the Guardian Certificate. She said that this person had saved the remnants of the Fallen Gods Guild from her hands many times, and his identity is still unknown."

Upon hearing this, Rednos said with slight surprise, "Oh, this guy is not simple, he was able to rescue someone from the Thunder Lord's hands."

Rek'os nodded: "Indeed, she said something else."

"She said that Night Hawk has a contract similar to the Eight Guardians, which also comes from the Holy Venerable."

The atmosphere in the corridor froze instantly upon hearing this.

"A contract granted by the Holy One?" Rek'aos's voice suddenly turned cold. "Apart from the Eight Guardians, the Seven Stars, and the Six Evil Saints, the Holy One has never granted a contract to anyone else. This person... is problematic."

Rednos also put away his usual lazy smile and said thoughtfully, "Indeed, it is not easy to have a contract similar to a guardian, but I have not heard that the Holy Venerable has established any other guardians besides us."

Zhao Heng nodded: "Miss Xueyan said the same thing, and she also said..."

He suddenly fell silent.

"How is it?" Rednos asked.

"It is said that Night Hawk's ability is the same as 'Moon Saint', both possessing the power to manipulate space."

These words shocked everyone present.

One of the core characteristics of the Moon Saint's power is the ability to use "moonlight" to achieve spatial teleportation.

Now, a "Night Hawk" of unknown origin, suspected of colluding with the Fallen Gods' Guild, also possesses similar spatial powers, and may even originate from the Holy Venerable? The information hidden behind this is terrifying to contemplate.

Rek'os was silent for a moment before slowly speaking: "It seems that the enemy we are facing is more complex than we thought, and its roots are more deeply involved."

As soon as she finished speaking, the door to the medical room was pushed open from the inside. Zixuan and the doctor came out, looking tired but relatively calm.

"Xuanxuan!" Kailin quickly went to greet her.

Seeing this, everyone crowded around.

"How is he? Is he alright?" Rek'os asked.

Zi Xuan said, "His injuries have stabilized. Although the opponent attacked heavily, it seems... they didn't intend to kill him. Tianlang lost too much blood, and his elemental power is disordered, so he needs to rest for a while. Fortunately, his fundamental health wasn't damaged."

Upon hearing this, everyone secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Oh? You didn't intend to kill him." Sugniel stroked his chin thoughtfully.

"Yes." Zixuan nodded.

"Heh, interesting. To let the prey escape like that is a big no-no for predators." Sugnir's words sent a chill down everyone's spine.

Seeing this, he added again, "Isn't that right? If I were him, I wouldn't let the prey leave alive."

Hearing this, Rednos smiled slightly: "Perhaps, this 'eagle's' purpose was not to hunt."

"Think about it carefully. Since he was able to easily rescue people from the hands of Lei Zun, who kills without blinking an eye and calls himself a tyrant, could he also be a match for me and Lei Aos? You know, among the eight guardians, Xue Yan's strength is second only to the two of us. If he wanted to, he might be able to fight us. But he chose to ambush us, severely injure Tianlang, and then... let him escape alive to report back."

Rednos's words were like a pebble thrown into a lake, stirring up ripples in everyone's hearts.

"You mean... he did it on purpose?" Karin's eyes widened. "He injured Sirius just to warn us?"

“Or perhaps, it’s to create a sense of urgency and throw us into disarray,” Rekos continued. “He knows Sirius’s identity and status. Severely injuring him is both a test of us and a demonstration and provocation.”

Peruvieri frowned: "At the same time, it also draws some of our attention to the mysterious entity of 'Night Hawk' itself, which may cover up the real actions being carried out by the Fallen Gods Guild."

"A feint attack is a tactic that Itt often uses. When Sirius is attacked, we will immediately increase our vigilance and investigate 'Night Hawk,' but at the same time, we may overlook the unusual activity of that device or other places because our attention is diverted."

Rednos nodded, crossed his arms, and looked at Rek'os: "Delaying time, it seems the objective is clear."

Rek'os was silent for a moment, then his gaze swept over everyone present.

“Peruvieri, Clavier, Sugniel, you continue with the original plan, strengthen surveillance and infiltration of the device area, but be extra careful. ‘Nighthawk’ may still be roaming nearby.”

Rednos chuckled lightly: "I didn't expect Sugnir to be transferred as well. It seems it would be safer for me to pick up that guest myself."

Rek'os lowered his head in thought, then nodded: "Indeed, the dragon Caesar has a strange temper. Perhaps having you step in can avoid unnecessary conflict."

"Hmph~ It's rare that you think so highly of me." Rednos sneered, a hint of amusement on his face.

"Of course, with a formidable enemy at hand, we must naturally unite against him and stand together against him." He crossed his arms and glanced sideways at Rednos.

Seeing this, Rednos smiled slightly: "Is that so? Thank you for your appreciation. However..."

He turned his gaze to Mo Yan and the other three.

"There seem to be a few other enthusiastic guests who want to join. Should we give them a chance?"