"Unofficial point number one—
the Traveler's nickname: Walking Humanoid Calamity."
"As everyone knows, Teyvat has been relatively peaceful since the fall of Khaenri'ah five hundred years ago."
"But after the Traveler arrived?
Everything changed!"
"She went to Mondstadt—Stormterror rebelled and started bombing the city!"
"She went to Liyue—Osial and his wife revived!"
"She went to Inazuma—no more pretending, she joined the Resistance!"
"She went to Sumeru—the entire city almost got wiped out!"
"She went to Fontaine—and the whole nation literally sank underwater!"
"Along the way, she's defeated uncountable hilichurls, Fatui, and Abyss Order members."
"Teyvat has suffered under the Traveler for far too long~"
Arthur barely held back his laughter.
He couldn't wait to see Lumine's reaction.
Outside Mondstadt
Lumine froze in place.
She knew "humorous exaggeration" meant trouble…
but this level of slander was insane!
Just one minute ago she was Teyvat's shining hero.
The next minute she became a walking disaster omen!
If he hadn't repeatedly said it was "just for comedy," she would've exploded on the spot.
"This is defamation! He's slandering me!"
Lumine sputtered in righteous indignation.
Paimon and Amber didn't speak—
they were busy trying not to burst out laughing.
[Transcendent Chat Group]
[Barbara:Uhh… after watching it, I honestly don't know what to say.]
[Venti:Ehe~ so that's why she's called a walking calamity!]
[Ganyu:It seems true… but something feels off.]
[Hu Tao:Traveler, with a resume like that, you'll definitely need Wangsheng Funeral Parlor's loyal services! Want a discount?]
[Traveler Lumine:IT'S SLANDER! COMPLETE SLANDER!]
[Zhongli:From a rational standpoint… yes, this fits the "humorous exaggeration" he warned us about.]
[Ayaka:It's frightening… If he hadn't warned us first, I might've believed it.]
[Furina:Traveler? More like an Executor of calamity!]
[Yae Miko:Executor? Oh~ I like that title.]
[Paimon:Pfft—HAHAHAHA!]
[Traveler Lumine:What are you laughing at!? YOU were involved too!]
[Paimon:...]
Lumine felt like crying.
Heroic feats? Cool.
Being turned into Teyvat's natural disaster mascot? Absolutely humiliating.
"And to think, I was thankful to this man earlier…"
"I was way too naive…"
But unfortunately for her—
the "unofficial segment" had only just begun.
Earth — Arthur Continues
"Next—Unofficial point two."
"Walking 'Most-Wanted Criminal.'"
"As the name suggests, the Traveler gets wanted posters everywhere she goes!"
"In Mondstadt, under Venti's 'encouragement,' Lumine and Paimon helped him steal the Holy Lyre Der Himmel."
"Though the Fatui stole it first, she was still suspected—
and promptly wanted by the Knights of Favonius."
He played the clip from the game.
[Transcendent Chat Group]
[Barbara:WHAT!? You… you tried to steal the Holy Lyre?!]
[Jean:Barbara, calm down. The footage shows it was to help Stormterror.]
[Lisa:Still… cuties, you could've just asked. Why steal it?]
[Traveler Lumine:...]
[Paimon:...]
[Venti:Ehe~]
[Jean:This bard seems to be a key helper. Venti, please visit the Knights later.]
[Venti:Is there wine?]
[Jean:…Yes. Lots of it.]
[Venti:I'll be right there!]
Mondstadt Cathedral
Barbara slammed the projection shut.
"No! The Holy Lyre must NEVER be stolen!"
"Even if it's to help Stormterror, I must guard it personally!"
She dashed out to defend it on the spot.
Earth — Arthur continues
"In Liyue, Lumine arrived just in time for the Rite of Descension."
"She wanted to watch the ceremony—
but Rex Lapis was suddenly assassinated."
"When the Millelith began investigating, Lumine and Paimon immediately tried to run."
"And so… they were wanted again!"
He played the clip.
This time, the reaction was explosive.
[Transcendent Chat Group]
[Cloud Retainer:WHAT?! The Emperor was assassinated!?]
[Moon Carver:Impossible! Absolutely impossible!]
[Xiao:With Geo Archon's power, who could harm him?]
[Neuvillette:Indeed. I have heard the title of War God. Few beings could threaten him.]
[Tartaglia:So… was it the Traveler? Or the Liyue Qixing?]
Everyone from Liyue went silent.
The Jade Chamber atmosphere turned grave.
Jade Chamber
"So it was the Rite of Descension…"
Ningguang murmured.
"And Geo Archon… was assassinated."
No wonder he didn't appear in the battle against Osial.
"But who could do such a thing!?"
Keqing demanded.
"Someone who found the Geo Archon's weakness?"
Ganyu suggested.
"But the Traveler? Unlikely."
A heavy silence followed.
[Transcendent Chat Group]
[Traveler Lumine:May I… explain myself?]
[Yanfei:Permission granted!]
[Traveler Lumine:At that time, I assumed the Geo Archon was the one who sealed me, so I panicked and ran.]
[Ningguang:I believe you. Based on earlier footage, you clearly aided Liyue.]
[Ningguang:However, for safety, when you arrive, please come to the Jade Chamber.]
[Ningguang:And as for the Qixing—we mortals had neither motive nor ability.]
[Keqing:If the adepti doubt us, they may come supervise the city.]
[Ganyu:Everyone, please calm yourselves. There is still time.]
[Cloud Retainer:But why would Geo Archon be attacked!?]
[Paimon:It must be the Fatui! That Tartaglia guy is clearly trying to shift the blame!]
[Tartaglia:...]
Suddenly, three new messages appeared—
[Signora:Nice job. Her Majesty will reward you.]
[Dottore:Heh~ well played.]
[Scaramouche:In this matter, you are the strongest.]
[Tartaglia:...]
[Tartaglia:Can you all STOP hyping me up!? I'm not that capable!]
[Tartaglia:If anything, it's more like the Geo Archon killed himself.]
Silence.
Then—
[Cloud Retainer:Insolence! How dare you insult Geo Archon!]
[Xiao:The Emperor would never die without reason.]
[Moon Carver:It MUST be the Fatui!]
[Tartaglia:...]
[Zhongli:...]
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