The problem had arisen.
Equip Lu hadn't been connected to the unified system, yet still held a high-ranking position—something absolutely unacceptable.
This precedent could not be set.
Thus, it meant that Kaeya's equipment must be integrated into the unified system, existing under "surveillance."
This implied that from now on, every action he took with his cards would be recorded.
Was this a good thing or a bad one?
Kaeya's expression was complicated.
If his equipment wasn't connected to the unified system, the only alternative was to leave the Knights of Favonius.
For Kaeya, leaving the Knights was not a wise choice.
He began to think carefully.
His past actions could not be considered a betrayal of Mondstadt, nor did they betray his lineage.
Was Kaeya the type to be bound by blood ties?
Definitely not.
But...
After much deliberation, Kaeya's expression softened, his gaze clear.
Since the incident with Crepus until today, everything he had done had been with a clear conscience.
That alone was enough.
"Of course, I'll choose to connect."
"If I don't, I'll have to resign, and without a job, I'll have no income," Kaeya shrugged.
Diluc glanced at him.
Just as he had expected—at least for now, this guy was safe.
If one day he became a threat, Diluc didn't want that, but he wouldn't hold back either.
Both Albedo and Kaeya chose to connect to the unified system.
"Klee wants to too~"
Klee raised her hand, and when everyone looked at her, she proudly declared, "Klee is the Spark Knight! A senior in the Knights of Favonius!"
"Did the senior Spark Knight ever make her juniors take the blame for her mischief?" Lu Heng teased.
"No, no!"
Klee quickly waved her hands, her ears drooping.
She had thought about it but hadn't actually done it yet.
The little girl felt a bit guilty.
"This kid..."
Albedo shook his head helplessly.
Alice was undoubtedly unreliable—at least, that's what Albedo thought.
But Jean was different.
Jean had received a proper upbringing and was Klee's half-guardian within the Knights.
Under her guidance, Klee was actually quite well-behaved.
A bit lively and mischievous, but definitely not a troublemaker.
"Alright, connected~"
Kaeya laughed. "Little Klee, from now on, if you throw bombs around, Acting Grand Master Jean will know even from the other side of the world!"
"Klee's not afraid! Klee won't throw bombs recklessly!"
"Klee will do good deeds! Klee is a super-duper hero!"
Klee puffed out her chest proudly.
These days, she had helped Mondstadt a lot.
Zhongli and Venti had been praising her nonstop.
Amidst the playful banter, everything except the card draws was settled.
Next up was the gacha session.
1.104 billion Mora!
"Let Mr. Venti be the representative for the draws," Diluc suggested, looking at Venti.
Among the seven nations of Teyvat, the Archons were the absolute rulers.
The national treasury could, to some extent, be seen as the gods' personal funds—though none of them would ever treat it as such.
Zhongli wouldn't, Venti wouldn't, and neither would Furina.
But if they used the funds, they would shoulder the corresponding responsibilities.
For example, if Venti used this money, the cards drawn would have to be used for the benefit of Mondstadt.
This wasn't a strict rule, but as gods, their very nature was to protect their people and ensure their well-being.
"Sure!"
After a moment's thought, Venti agreed.
His equipment had also been connected to the unified system.
If any good cards were drawn, they could be used when needed and then returned to the system afterward.
This would maximize the efficiency of each card's utility.
Venti rubbed his hands together, grinning.
"Ah~"
"This is the first time I've tried drawing over 100,000 pulls at once!"
When the number of draws reached a certain level, it became as awe-inspiring as the cards themselves.
More draws meant more opportunities!
"Let's take turns. Everyone here is part of Mondstadt, and Mondstadt will rely on you in the future," Venti said with a smile before initiating a 10,000-pull.
Ten thousand pulls!
For him before, that was something he wouldn't even dare dream of!
Now, Venti could only say it felt amazing.
He practically radiated extravagance.
However, Venti's luck was somewhat average.
This 10,000-pull yielded six 4-star purple cards—no gold cards!
Another 10,000-pull.
A golden light flashed!
"Hehe, old man, what do you think?" Venti beamed.
Zhongli stood nearby with his arms crossed, observing.
A faint, mocking smile curled his lips.
Really?
You're showing off over this?
The gold card lay quietly on the counter.
Lu Heng flipped it over.
The card depicted countless black lines converging from all directions into a cluster of light at the center.
After appraisal, the black lines turned multicolored, and the central light glowed with myriad hues.
"What's this?" Venti asked curiously.
The card's information appeared.
[God]
[Rank]: 5-star Gold
[Type]: [Enhancement Card]
[Traits]: [Faith], [Idol], [Divinity]
[Description]: "Gods can also be artificially created, serving only the people."
Venti and Zhongli exchanged surprised glances.
The description... was quite intriguing.
"What does it do?" Venti asked.
"This thing is used to create a god," Lu Heng explained, glancing at Venti.
"For example, if you use it on the Statue of the Anemo Archon, the faith of Mondstadt's people will flow into the statue, and the statue will become a god! It will protect the faithful, ensuring peace, prosperity, and favorable weather..."
This was easy to understand.
Human faith was a form of power, but the faith of a single individual was too weak to be noticeable.
However, when enough people gathered, their collective faith could indeed create a god out of thin air!
This god's form and abilities would be shaped by the people's beliefs!
In a world without supernatural forces, this would be impossible.
But in a world like Teyvat, it could be done!
If people longed for a god to control the weather, this immense faith would birth a deity governing the skies, ensuring orderly weather and preventing sudden disasters.
"So, the Anemo Archon can retire?" Kaeya raised an eyebrow.
"Hey!"
Venti's eyes lit up.
This card was amazing!
It could turn his statue into a new Anemo Archon, allowing him to slack off freely!
"Does it have limits?" Diluc asked.
"Of course."
If it had no limits, it wouldn't just be a 5-star card.
For instance, if people wished for an omnipotent god, would that be possible?
Even in a small world, an omnipotent god couldn't be born through faith alone.
"What humans know, it will know."
"What exists in nature, it can wield—elements like wind, water, lightning..."
"Unrealistic fantasies are best left aside."
The group wasn't disappointed.
Hoping for an omnipotent being was too far-fetched.
After all, it was just a 5-star gold card!
"What about its actual power level?" Venti asked.
"At its peak, about the same as you," Lu Heng replied.
Venti might not seem strong, but Barbatos was no pushover—especially at full power!
"The Anemo Archon has never used the power of his people's faith. With this card..." Zhongli gave Venti a deep look. "Your luck is incredible."
"Hehe!"
Venti grinned brightly.
"Now this is what I call a lucky start!"
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