[Yae Miko: Paimon and Traveler, that's only two people. What about the remaining three spots?]
[Yelan: Were any of the Fatui chosen?]
[Navia: The number of Fatui in Mondstadt surely can't compare to the Knights of Favonius. For the remaining three spots, it's more likely that Mondstadt locals will be chosen.]
[Zhongli: Takagi said that people with sufficient potential are more likely to embark on a Path. It's likely that not everyone can participate in this selection.]
[Dehya: None of the Fatui are good people. It's best if not a single one is chosen.]
[Tartaglia: Isn't that a bit of a blanket statement?]
[Ningguang: Let's ask Lord Takagi. Lord Takagi, you're watching the forum, right? Can you tell us who was chosen?]
"Look, aren't they right over there?" Takagi pointed toward Acting Grand Master Jean, Klee, and Barbara, who had already placed their luggage onto the Astral Express and were walking back down.
[Ningguang: Acting Grand Master Jean was actually given a ticket?]
[Keqing: There are no Fatui. This is a good thing.]
[Dottore: You really are disappointing, La Signora.]
[La Signora: Hmph, it's not like I made the decision.]
La Signora stood not far from the Knights of Favonius headquarters, watching Jean, Barbara, and the others with cold eyes. Last night, she couldn't rest at all; she was just waiting for Takagi to send her a private message. Unfortunately, Takagi did not fulfill her wish. This made La Signora quite annoyed. If it weren't for the worry that she couldn't defeat Takagi, and the fact that Snezhnaya had told her not to act rashly, she might have already used other tricks.
[Beidou: It's almost all Mondstadt people. Is this a benefit given to them because Takagi's Astral Express just happened to land there? If it had landed in Liyue, would I have been able to board?]
[Xingqiu: It would be great if Takagi could come to Liyue later.]
[Alhaitham: I think Lord Takagi would be more interested in visiting Sumeru to see the Nation of Wisdom.]
[Candace: I wonder if Takagi is interested in the Desert.]
[Yae Miko: Perhaps Takagi would prefer Inazuma's light novels.]
[Charlotte: Our detective novels at the Fontaine Steambird have something to say! If Takagi could come to Fontaine, I would already be interviewing him now.]
"Thank you all for such a warm welcome. I am very interested in all the nations on the Teyvat continent. In the future, I will definitely visit different countries. At that time, when selecting passengers, I will also give some preferential treatment to the locals," Takagi said with a smile.
Hearing this, some people who were interested in traveling to the universe breathed a sigh of relief. Of course, this did not include those who still harbored doubts.
[Scaramouche: Mortals sure are getting worked up. So far, Takagi hasn't shown the power to leave the Teyvat continent. You're getting excited too early.]
[Furina: Yes, yes! Traversing different universes and such—it's definitely something one should only believe after witnessing it firsthand.]
[Kamisato Ayato: If all of this is a lie, then the impact of this matter would be far too great.]
[Kamisato Ayaka: Brother, you should speak less.]
"Seeing is believing. I fully understand the doubts in everyone's hearts. However, the fortunate thing is that we are about to set sail. At least the fact that my Astral Express can take Teyvat people away to other worlds will soon be proven," Takagi said, patting Paimon on the shoulder. "Paimon, you should also get ready to board."
Takagi turned and walked toward Jean, Klee, and the others standing at the entrance of the Astral Express.
[Alice: Although I already received news that Klee was chosen, seeing her about to go on a trip makes my heart race. I also don't know if the Light Cone Takagi mentioned giving her has enough power to protect her. Maybe I should just prepare some more explosives for Klee.]
[Ei: Light Cone? What is that?]
[Cloud Retainer: Could it be some kind of powerful magical artifact?]
[Zhongli: From a universally rational perspective, it is not impossible.]
[Azar: Is it some powerful item from another world?]
[Nahida: No... it wouldn't be forbidden knowledge, would it?]
"Takagi, about the thing you mentioned yesterday." Seeing Takagi approach, Jean quickly came forward to greet him.
"The Light Cone, right? I'll give it to Klee now." Takagi nodded, taking out the "Texture of Memories" Light Cone, into which he had already infused Preservation power.
"Let me see, let me see. Huh? Isn't it just a small card?" Paimon poked her head over and asked curiously.
[Lyney: Is this really not a playing card?]
[Nahida: Good... it doesn't seem to be forbidden knowledge.]
[Moon Carver: I thought it was some kind of magical artifact, but it turned out to be just a card for a simple weapon. Now I'm starting to doubt if Takagi can really take Teyvat people to the stars.]
[Azar: Could Takagi actually be a swindler?]
[Tartaglia: Could Takagi have taken the wrong item?]
"Wow, is this for me? It's so pretty! Thank you, Brother Takagi." Klee happily took the Light Cone and looked at it curiously. For her, she didn't really care about the power; instead, the beautiful image on the Light Cone captured her attention.
"Takagi, this…" Jean pursed her lips, unsure of what to say. The Light Cone Takagi took out looked too ordinary. It was hard for Jean to connect it with a powerful artifact capable of protecting Klee.
"Don't underestimate the Light Cone, Acting Grand Master Jean. For a Pathstrider, a Light Cone is as important as a weapon," Takagi shook his head and said.
"A Light Cone is a weapon? A card can actually be used for fighting? Takagi, when you fought Stormterror before, you weren't using this, were you?" Paimon said curiously.
"No, but in places you didn't see, I did use its power." Takagi paused, then continued: "Although the Light Cone looks very small, it is a product born from a mysterious organization in the universe, The Garden of Recollection, which encapsulates memory in slices of light. The more memory contained in the slice, and the deeper the memory, the stronger the power of the Light Cone born. Coincidentally, this Light Cone of mine carries enough memory to further enhance the abilities of its wielder. Because this Light Cone carries the power of Preservation, using this 'Texture of Memories' can greatly enhance all aspects of the wielder's physical attributes."
[Arataki Itto: Encapsulating memory? Is that possible?]
[Dori: It's not impossible. The Light Cone Takagi described is somewhat similar to Sumeru's canned knowledge.]
[Arataki Itto: Canned knowledge? What is that?]
[Candace: Canned knowledge is an item that carries certain information. As long as one accepts the knowledge within, they can gain power from it.]
[Arataki Itto: Really? Then what Takagi said is true?!]
[Nahida: In other words, this Light Cone carries knowledge from another world? Is it really okay for Teyvat people to obtain this knowledge?!]
Nahida instantly became nervous. Thinking of the potential impact of forbidden knowledge on the Irminsul, her heart could not find peace.