A little while ago.
Mondstadt, the hotel where La Signora was staying.
"Lady La Signora, news has arrived from Snezhnaya."
A Thunder Cicin Mage half-knelt on the ground, respectfully speaking to La Signora, Rosalyne-Kruzchka Lohefalter.
"Is that so?" La Signora looked at the Thunder Cicin Mage in front of her with interest. "I guess it's related to that Takagi, right?"
"Indeed. The Jester has ordered us to make contact with Takagi. If possible, we need to board the Astral Express and go with Takagi to pursue Path Power," the Thunder Cicin Mage said.
"Hehe, Pierro really has taken a fancy to this power. Perhaps Il Dottore also played a part in this," La Signora said with an expression that said 'as expected.' After a pause, she continued: "Did The Jester tell me to board the Astral Express?"
Thunder Cicin Mage: "The Jester said that Lady La Signora has other tasks at hand. As for the task of boarding the Astral Express, it can be entrusted to us."
La Signora: "Hehe, entrusted to you? Even if you go to the Star Sea, what qualifications do you have to step onto a Path?"
La Signora shook her head, stood up from the sofa, and walked toward the door.
"Since the Fatui intends to make contact with Takagi, then whether the Path and Aeons truly exist, I will personally confirm with my own eyes."
Mondstadt.
City gate entrance.
"You want to be in the first batch of passengers on the Astral Express?" Lisa narrowed her eyes, speaking to La Signora.
"I think I made myself quite clear earlier. I don't want to say it a second time," La Signora sneered and looked in Venti's direction. However, at this moment, Venti was no longer in sight. Seeing this, the coldness in La Signora's eyes intensified.
"I think, Lord Takagi, you wouldn't mind me being in your first batch of tourists, would you?" La Signora turned to Takagi, the coldness on her face dissipating, replaced by an elegant smile.
"Well..." Takagi stroked his chin, looking La Signora up and down.
"Hey, Takagi, you're not really thinking of taking her to the stars, are you? This woman clearly looks like a bad person," Paimon tugged at Takagi's collar, saying anxiously. Lumine nodded, agreeing with Paimon's statement.
"So-called good and bad change with a shift in perspective. Since Lord Takagi is an outsider, I don't think he will consider me a 'bad person' from Mondstadt's point of view," La Signora smiled.
"You really know how to talk," Lisa said, her eyes sharp.
Jean, Kaeya, and Diluc also looked at Takagi with worry. They were all smart, but at this moment, it was difficult to refute La Signora. After all, as an outsider, Takagi had no inherent connection to Snezhnaya or Mondstadt. Theoretically, La Signora couldn't be considered an enemy to him.
"Takagi, what's your answer? I'm really looking forward to being your guide and discussing our travel to the stars," La Signora smiled.
Takagi's mouth curled up, and he was about to speak when Lisa interrupted.
"It's not just you who wants to be Takagi's passenger. I also have many aspirations toward the starry sky. Therefore, let me be Lord Takagi's guide," Lisa smiled.
Jean: "Lisa!!!"
"Acting Grand Master Jean, it's rare for Lord Takagi to visit Mondstadt. Since that's the case, there must be someone from Mondstadt to accept his invitation, right?" Lisa said calmly.
Hearing this, Jean remained silent. She knew very well that in the current situation, if they wanted to keep an eye on La Signora, they had to become passengers as well. Otherwise, if La Signora truly gained Path Power, Mondstadt would become even more vulnerable to Snezhnaya's aggressive diplomacy.
"Hehe, since you are so persistent, why don't we introduce Mondstadt to Lord Takagi together? Anyway, the Astral Express can carry five passengers. Just in time; as a Fatui Harbinger, I can also introduce some things about Snezhnaya to Lord Takagi. If there is an opportunity in the future, I can personally be your guide in Snezhnaya. Speaking of which, Snezhnaya is also a country surrounded by ice and snow—somewhat similar to Belobog, the destination you mentioned earlier," La Signora smiled.
"Lady La Signora is right. The Astral Express can carry five passengers. Besides Lady La Signora, we are also willing to go to the Star Sea!" Behind La Signora, a group of Fatui stepped out and spoke in unison.
Seeing this, Jean immediately frowned.
[Arataki Itto: Good heavens, so many Fatui want to go! Leave one spot for me; I also want to go to that place called Belobog!]
[Ei: No! Inazuma people cannot go to the stars!]
[Arataki Itto: Who are you? Why can't I go? Don't say you can't stop me—even the Raiden Shogun couldn't stop me! I don't believe the Sakoku Decree can stop a train that moves so fast!]
[Yae Miko: Hehe, this is truly interesting, don't you think so, Shogun?]
[Ei: ???]
[Arataki Itto: Hiss, why is it thundering? Hey, don't strike me!]
[Kuki Shinobu: Boss, you should say less.]
[Kujou Sara: Shut up, Arataki Itto! I'm coming to arrest you now!]