“Huff…”
Fu Xuan recounted everything she had gleaned from the Matrix of Prescience to Jing Yuan, without omitting a single detail. Jing Yuan listened intently, his expression calm and composed as she explained that the Stellaron Hunters had no direct connection to the Xianzhou crisis. It was almost as if he had already considered this possibility.
However, his demeanor shifted when she mentioned Elio's vision of a catastrophic outcome.
A galaxy-wide crisis that began in the Jarilo Sector had fir...
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The astral configuration shifted, transforming into countless glimmers of starlight that wove around Kafka. Causality, truth, space, and time erupted simultaneously, their force converging directly upon her.
The surge of energy peaked in an instant. The array driving the Matrix of Prescience began spinning wildly, the gears within creaking noisily.
Whoosh!
As if a pot of water had reached its boiling point, the power Fu Xuan infused into the array started overflowing. A tempest erupted from its core, ...
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While Lumine was at the Adventurers’ Guild picking up commissions, Jia Changjiang sat on a boulder beneath Mt. Tianheng outside Liyue Harbor, meticulously inspecting his newly acquired weapon.
After giving his trusty battle axe to Noelle, Jia Changjiang had been using whatever came to hand. But this new weapon, a reward from fulfilling his contract with Zhongli, suited him perfectly.
The weapon was a massive, jet-black spear, its shaft covered in overlapping, jagged scales, exuding an aura of ferocity. Accompanying it was an eq...
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Venti’s confident declaration about his weakened state left Jia Changjiang utterly baffled.
Despite the bard’s insistence, there was no convincing him otherwise, so Jia Changjiang simply let it go.
“So, what’s next for you and Lumine? You can’t head to Inazuma yet, right?” Venti asked. “The Knights of Favonius or the Qixing in Liyue would probably be more than happy to host you.”
“Yeah, but staying with the Knights or in a place arranged by the Qixing feels… odd. It’d be nice to have our own place,” ...
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Venti didn’t ask Jia Changjiang how he managed to accomplish what he did.
Back when Jia Changjiang and Lumine had helped Venti awaken the lost Dvalin, it was clear they both carried many secrets. Yet even without knowing them, they still lent their aid.
Those hidden mysteries weren’t necessary to understand.
And Venti saw no need to pry.
After all, such things were merely chapters in the epic tale of a hero.
“Jax, you really do bring something different to this world…” Venti remarked, watching him thou...
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Mona’s welcome party ultimately concluded amid a boisterous, chaotic atmosphere.
Though Mona initially insisted on maintaining the composure of an astrologist and avoiding indulgence in material desires, Lumine and Jia Changjiang’s determination ensured she met many new faces in Mondstadt.
These included Venti, the bard often seen performing at the tavern; Kaeya, who was dragged in during the latter half of the evening and force-fed drinks by Jia Changjiang and Lumine; and even Diluc, who happened to stop by the tavern while ...
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Not long after Jia Changjiang and Lumine helped Mona tidy up her new home and finalize the rental agreement, Mona officially became a resident of Mondstadt.
To celebrate, Jia Changjiang declared that they would throw her a welcome party at Angel’s Share.
By now, it was early evening. Many Mondstadters had finished their work for the day, and naturally, the city’s taverns were their go-to destinations for unwinding with a drink.
“Throwing a welcome party… satisfying material desires with Mora is not ideal,...
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"Quite unexpected," Kuzuki Souichirou murmured, his voice low and detached. It sounded as though the remark wasn’t meant for anyone in particular.
"Tohsaka and Emiya... Not just Matou, but you two are also Masters. Unfortunate fates, even for magi." His tone carried a hint of a sigh, though his face remained as cold and stiff as a chalkboard.
The faint purple mist lingering in the air began to take shape. In response to Kuzuki’s words, the ethereal presence gradually coalesced into a humanoid form.
Butterflies made of m...
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Caster truly lived up to her title as a mage from the Age of Gods; her craft was leagues above the clumsy techniques of amateurs.
In contrast to the crude bounded field Rider's group deployed, Caster’s preparations were both intricate and concealed. Unless one already knew something was amiss—like Assassin—it was almost impossible to detect. Even Rin Tohsaka, with her exceptional magical aptitude, hadn’t noticed anything unusual.
"Looks like someone stirred up a massive hornet’s nest..." Assassin observed as countless p...
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The scent of the witch had already begun to disrupt the city's nightly order. Hidden among the populace, Caster was siphoning life force from countless people using her magic.
Mana... To gather this vital energy, countless innocent civilians, unrelated to the Holy Grail War, had been drawn into its chaos. In just a few days, the number of those collapsing during night shifts had overwhelmed the city’s hospitals.
These incidents, captured by oblivious reporters, found their way into news broadcasts and newspaper headlines.
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Thus, Saber was persuaded to form an alliance—a feat even Rin Tohsaka hadn’t expected from Assassin. However, the condition of ceding their wish for the Holy Grail left Rin visibly displeased.
"Master, is this acceptable?" Assassin turned to Rin, his tone composed. "Can you fulfill the king’s grand wish?"
Rin hesitated.
"We can’t defeat Archer. We don’t even have a good strategy against Berserker," Assassin stated plainly. "Master, don’t you want to win? Alliances are part of war too."
"I guess I owe Saber...
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The ground beneath his feet was familiar, and the person before his eyes was someone he'd known well.
Ten years had passed—the span between two Holy Grail Wars. Yet for Assassin, it had been only three days since he last encountered Saber.
"We meet again." Under the soft glow of moonlight, Saber greeted him with a gentle smile.
"Indeed, my king..." Assassin’s lips twitched slightly. She knew Saber had mistaken her for someone else again. "We meet again."
"Do you still remember everything from the last Holy Grail W...
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“Watch out!”
A clear, crisp voice rang out from behind the Traveler.
In an instant, countless icy lances materialized, intercepting the streak of thunderous energy aimed at the Traveler. With a sharp crackle, the thunderous sword energy dissipated completely.
Watching this, Childe’s lips curled into a wide grin, his mood growing even more elated.
He squinted at the horned girl who had fired the ice spears.
“As expected of someone who’s lived for millennia, a being present since the founding of Liyue—a h...
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Liyue, the Golden House.
The chaotic sounds of battle reverberated across the skies—flames, gusting winds, towering pillars of rock, and bursts of icy mist wove together to form a tableau of war.
The unusual enemies, dressed as members of the Treasure Hoarders, fought silently against the Millelith.
Some wielded massive hammers, others held staves, and some, with burly physiques, carried peculiar contraptions on their backs that unleashed waves of icy mist and water bubbles.
These Treasure Hoarders, more elite than ...
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No matter how much they complained, the task had to be done.
Activating Elemental Sight, the Traveler followed the elemental traces left behind. Before long, she discovered a strange camp belonging to the Treasure Hoarders.
It was odd—why were the traces of Fatui elements surrounding a Treasure Hoarder camp?
Yet, the evidence was clear and irrefutable.
Shaking off her doubts, the Traveler steeled herself. Drawing upon the Geo power granted to her by the Statue of the Seven, she gripped her one-handed sword and charg...
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"Ningguang injured and unconscious?"
"Over a dozen Millelith killed?"
At the Jade Chamber’s base, Ganyu’s words left Paimon gasping in shock.
"Yes, Traveler. I was just about to visit Lady Ningguang, who has been brought back for treatment. Would you like to accompany me?" Ganyu’s voice, though quick, retained its usual calmness.
"Hmm…" The Traveler hesitated, her mind racing, before speaking softly. "I just returned from the End of the One God’s Tomb with Mr. Zhongli..."
This didn’t elicit much reac...
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It took less than two hours to return to Liyue Harbor from the Dust God's Tomb of the End.
The return journey seemed faster than the trip there.
Standing on the entry bridge to Liyue Harbor, Zhongli and the Traveler prepared to part ways.
"Traveler, if you have time tomorrow, please visit the Yiyan Temple. I will be hosting the Rite of Parting there," Zhongli said softly, pausing on the bridge. "It’s best to come early. If you're late, I fear there won’t be enough space."
"Tomorrow will likely be quite lively."
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All around, the icy stillness began to melt away.
The small boat resumed its gentle drift over the waves.
Ren tilted his head back to gaze at the moon, releasing a silent sigh.
That doll-like girl, Sandrone... she’s trouble. I can’t keep her around.
Suddenly, a streak of violet light flashed across the horizon.
Ren blinked, momentarily stunned.
Could it be... the Shogun watching him?
The image of a dignified figure filled his mind unbidden.
A faint, tender smile appeared on his lip...
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Inside the tent, the air hung heavy with silence.
Keqing had officially reached her breaking point.
“Keqing, you...”
Ren’s eyes widened in shock, stunned by the sudden turn of events.
This situation was textbook tsundere behavior—straight out of a guidebook, even.
“W-wait, I didn’t mean...”
Realizing what she had just blurted out, Keqing instinctively grabbed the nearest object—a Raiden Shogun doll—and glared at Ren with a fierce, warning look.
No talking. Starting now.
...
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Night had fallen.
In the distance, the lights of the camp flickered, swaying gently in the cool breeze. The unusually quiet atmosphere hung heavy, as if something had unsettled the soldiers.
The guards on duty instinctively avoided the area, casting uneasy glances skyward.
“Hey, we...”
A Millelith soldier passing by on a shift change started to speak.
“Shh!”
Before he could finish, his companion shot him a sharp look, silencing him immediately.
Realizing something, the soldier froze, then hur...
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“You agreed so quickly.”
Keqing turned her head slightly, letting out a soft huff.
It wasn’t as if she was inviting Ren to accompany her... She just didn’t want to leave him alone, that’s all.
At least, that’s what she kept telling herself.
“Let’s go, Keqing.”
Ren smiled warmly, his voice gentle.
Sunshine, sandy beaches, and the company of Keqing—no interruptions. This was the perfect getaway.
And for the record, that doll-like girl was securely locked away. No chance of anything ...
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"Takahashi Ren?"
Keqing's eyes lit up as she pressed him for confirmation.
"That's me."
Ren smiled and nodded.
Here’s your pen pal, the genuine article.
"It’s really you..."
A radiant smile blossomed on Keqing's delicate face.
Her eyes confirmed what her heart already knew: the boy standing before her was Ren, the pen pal she had longed to bring to Liyue for overtime work. Yet here he was, appearing before her as if out of a dream.
And yet...
Keqing’s beautiful eyes shimmered as she...
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Gu Sanqiu landed on the ground, casually flicking away the elemental crystals scattered around him before turning his attention to the group before him.
"Honestly, you people are something else. After dealing with such a massive ordeal, you immediately rush off to stir up more trouble?"
"Sanqiu!"
Paimon zipped out from behind Venti, flying straight to Gu Sanqiu's ear and whispering furiously, spilling everything she had just pieced together.
Wait... so Venti moved this group out of Mondstadt because he noticed I w...
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Decarabian waved his hand, closing the screen. "To think that this kind of—"
"Your eminence, the King of Tempests, in the name of my—"
BOOM!
A powerful gale condensed into a turquoise fist, obliterating the intruder in an instant. Miniature tornadoes swept across the spot where they had stood, erasing every trace of their existence.
"Don’t sully my domain with your presence. You are unworthy."
Seated on his throne, Decarabian tilted his head slightly. "Someone actually dared to come, but it seems ...
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"Carving words on a gravestone, huh? That’s an interesting idea."
Albedo nodded in agreement. "Seems I’ll need to pick up my calligraphy practice again. Wouldn’t want the Abyss Order to misunderstand my message because they couldn’t read it."
"Just keep it simple and legible. If you use some kind of master-level script, they might not understand it anyway," Gu Sanqiu said, waving dismissively. "Alright, I’m off. If nothing major comes up in the next couple of days, don’t bother looking for me—I need to get some prop...
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At the owner’s insistent request, Albedo was eventually escorted out by a server, who treated him with the utmost respect. However, before leaving, Albedo took the matter seriously enough to sign an autograph for the owner.
"So, how did you find it? Fun?"
Albedo turned his gaze toward Gu Sanqiu, who was supposed to have fled the scene after skipping the bill but was now lounging on a bench by the roadside, chewing absentmindedly on a mint leaf.
"Did you arrange this whole thing?"
"If you could teach me some kind of ...
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"Clicking your tongue like that—you're no emperor, and I'm not one of your ministers. Why do you sound like you're entrusting your legacy to me?"
Gu Sanqiu scratched his head. "Why are you making the atmosphere so heavy all of a sudden? Isn’t it a bit early for a legacy handoff?"
"It’s not too early, because I can’t predict when such a day will come."
Albedo spoke calmly. "And it’s not something I’m saying in a moment of despair. I’m just making the most logical arrangements. I trust you."
"Relax! You kn...
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Back when Jia Changjiang had confronted La Signora and the Gnosis, the system had presented him with a curious possibility:
[Claim it! Seize everything. Make the Gnosis part of your power, and from that moment, the elements themselves will lie in your hands. Take control of all things… and one day, even “that one” may be yours to surpass.]
[Today, we are but mortals. But when that time comes, we will be masters of all.]
This was one of the three paths the system had outlined.
Though Jia Changj...
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Lumine patted her chest confidently. “I may not be from Mondstadt, but I’ve got a ton of friends here!”
“The Acting Grand Master, the richest man at the Dawn Winery, even Mondstadt’s Arc—” She puffed out her chest as she boasted, but was abruptly cut off by a thump on her head.
“Enough of that,” Jia Changjiang interrupted before she accidentally exposed Venti’s true identity. Turning to Mona, he said, “While we don’t have a permanent place to stay here, Lumine is right—we know plenty of people in Mondsta...
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With the diary to pass the time, the previously dull wait became far more bearable.
Meanwhile, Lumine, Klee, and Paimon headed to Windrise to dig up the chest, completing their task in no time.
Soon enough, they returned, carrying a sturdy-looking chest.
“Sis! We’re back!” Klee exclaimed, beaming at Mona. “I found the chest you wanted! It was right where I buried it at Windrise!”
Klee’s face was smudged with dirt, a clear sign she’d gotten messy while digging.
“Hm? Where did that wine come from?...
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