Hearing Lumine's tearful complaint, Raiden Ei hadn't quite reacted yet.
"Who?"
"It's that Fatui Harbinger, [The Balladeer]! That rebellious eldest son of yours!~"
Lumine shamelessly rubbed her face against Raiden Ei's chest while explaining, "I heard from Ye Xi that he wants to ascend to the divine throne through the [God-Making Plan], replace the god of Sumeru, and even ignite a [Demon God War]—!"
"What!"
Raiden Ei immediately furrowed her brows. She hadn't expected Kunikuzushi to cause such a massive calamity!
Zhongli, hearing this, pondered slightly. "Traveler, then your injuries..."
Lumine went straight into grievance mode and began, "With such a huge event happening in Sumeru, how could I not step forward!"
"Think about it, Zhongli. In Mondstadt, I stopped Dvalin! In Liyue, Osial, Azhdaha, and even Osial's wife! When was I not there?"
"Faced with this kind of thing, I have to go in! I'm super brave!"
"So, the moment I saw The Balladeer acting up, of course I had to charge in!"
Zhongli sighed, crossing his arms. "And then?"
"And then, just as I rushed up, I was slapped flying by his [The God of Righteousness] mecha..."
Zhongli: "..."
"Traveler, last time when you were fighting Beisht, you were also slapped into a wall."
"If I remember correctly, it was Cloud Retainer's disciple, Shenhe, who saved you. You were bedridden for two full months before you could walk."
"Ummm..."
Before Lumine could speak, Venti on the side laughed and said, "When helping Mondstadt drive away Dvalin, it was also I who gave you power. You haven't forgotten, have you? Traveler."
"Cough, cough, cough..."
Zhongli delivered another blow. "In terms of universal rationality, you should have learned from your mistakes."
"Aaaahhhh—!"
"Stop reciting that! Wuwuwu..."
Hearing Zhongli's words, Lumine wanted to cry but had no tears left, so she could only say, "Don't pay attention to so many details..."
"Fortunately, Master Ye Xi saved me this time."
As soon as these words came out, the three 'social wastrels' simultaneously turned their heads to look at Ye Xi. Instantly, everyone formed a favorable impression of him.
"Master Ye Xi, it is fortunate that you were there. Otherwise, we might not have seen her again~"
Venti adopted a contemplative look and continued, "What should I say? Is there someone protecting the Traveler from the shadows? Her luck is truly good."
"In terms of universal rationality, if you had not been there, her journey might have ended in Sumeru."
"In any case, come to Liyue. I will treat you to a meal."
"T-Then I won't be polite when the time comes..."
Hearing Zhongli's words, the corners of Ye Xi's mouth twitched.
Zhongli treating someone to a meal?
Isn't that one of the Ten Great Mysteries of Teyvat?
If he went, he feared he would just be treated as a wallet.
Just as Ye Xi finished speaking, Raiden Ei spoke with a solemn expression, "It was I who did not manage that child, [Thunder Cannon], well. I have caused you trouble!"
"It doesn't matter. Fortunately, Ye Xi was there, so no great disaster occurred."
Nahida smiled and waved her hand. "Then Ei, when you leave, take him back with you."
"Uh..."
Raiden Ei instantly fell silent upon hearing this.
"Ei?"
"Uh."
Raiden Ei avoided Nahida's questioning gaze, turning her head to the other side and muttering softly, "How about letting him stay here with you?"
Nahida: ? ? ?
"Cough, cough..."
"Actually, the situation in Inazuma is still not stable enough. I am somewhat unable to extricate myself!"
"If [Thunder Cannon] comes back, it will definitely give me a headache..."
As she spoke, Raiden Ei also felt she was being a bit unreasonable. She put on an extremely pained expression and said, "Nahida, I will contact the Kanjou Commission and have them send you the most delicious, high-quality Dango Milk every day!"
"Is that okay? I beg of you!"
Being begged like this by Raiden Ei, how could Nahida refuse?
She had no choice but to nod. "Alright then... but as for the Dango Milk, let's forget about it."
"Eh!?"
"Nahida, you really are a good person! If there is anything you need me to do in the future, I will absolutely not decline!"
Ye Xi sighed. Poor [Thunder Cannon], even his own mother doesn't love him.
Overall, fortunately, with the 'Blonde idiot' there, the atmosphere instantly relaxed a lot, and the distance between everyone clearly shrank.
At this moment, Dunyarzad leaned over and whispered, "Master, the tea and snacks are ready."
"Mn."
"Then everyone, let us go to the next room to chat."
The three wastrels nodded.
They had come on this trip to discuss serious matters; seeing Lumine could be considered an unexpected gain.
"Eh? What are you going to chat about?"
"Take me along~ Take me along~"
Lumine anxiously wanted to get up, but severe pain instantly radiated from her body.
"Traveler, you should just rest well first."
Zhongli offered a word of comfort and left the guest room.
It wasn't that they didn't want to call Lumine, but mainly that there were many things Lumine couldn't know yet.
Watching the backs of the three wastrels, Lumine sighed.
"Paimon, who exactly do you think Ye Xi is? To actually be able to assemble four gods!"
"This is the first time I've ever seen four gods gathered together!"
"Moreover, isn't Ye Xi a Khaenri'ahn? By reason, shouldn't he have a conflict with the Seven Archons?"
Paimon hugged a watermelon and gnawed on it, shaking her head. "Paimon doesn't know either, ah-woo..."
"Eat, eat, eat! You only know how to eat!"
"Wait until I'm better, see how I deal with you!"
"Ehh—!?"
Paimon's small face turned pale with fright, and she hurriedly said, "Then, Traveler, you'd better not get better—!"
"You—!"
Lumine looked as if life had lost all meaning.
........
Next door.
The gods took their seats and were instantly attracted by the fragrance emanating from the herbal tea before them.
"Mn~ Such fragrant tea. It has been a long time since I came to Sumeru~"
Zhongli nodded upon hearing this. "This tea indeed has a unique flavor. In the past, I would often come to Sumeru to taste tea."
"Ooh—! This pastry! It's too delicious!"
Raiden Ei had no interest in tea, but she instantly fixed her eyes on the pastries on the plate.
That was the fruit cheese mousse cake Ye Xi had asked Dunyarzad to prepare.
Sumeru is a place abundant in fruits; the forests are filled with delicious fruits everywhere.
The cakes made from these fruits were simply superb!
Raiden Ei took a bite and was immediately captivated by the refreshing sweetness that filled her mouth.
Ye Xi smiled and said, "If Her Excellency the Shogun likes to eat them, you can come often."
"Eh?!"
Raiden Ei hadn't expected Ye Xi to be so generous and hurriedly nodded. "Okay."
"So everyone, let us speak of serious matters."
Zhongli put down his teacup and went straight to the point. "Old friend, how did you return to life?"
Greater Lord Rukkhadevata slowly explained the events that had transpired today.
When the gods heard that Ye Xi had absorbed [Forbidden Knowledge], their eyes instantly filled with astonishment.
Venti looked Ye Xi up and down as if looking at some rare creature.
"A mortal coming into contact with Forbidden Knowledge should be unable to survive, right?"
Hearing Raiden Ei's question, Zhongli nodded. "In terms of universal rationality, that is indeed the case. But young friend Ye Xi should not be applicable to the concept of an 'ordinary person'."
"Correct."
"Ye Xi is indeed not an ordinary person!"
"He is a [Descender]! Absorbing Forbidden Knowledge is his innate ability!"
As soon as Greater Lord Rukkhadevata's words came out, the three 'social wastrels' were stunned on the spot, casting incredulous gazes his way.
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