“This is…”
Lumine, pulled over to the wall by Paimon, noticed the largest note prominently displayed in the center.
“Let’s take the biggest one!” Paimon chirped happily. “La-la-la~ Let’s see what it says!”
On the large note was a map with a circled location, resembling a treasure map.
“Could this be treasure?!” Paimon studied it closely. “It says… ‘All-Inclusive Talisman… Fatui… replication research… Huh?’”
Paimon’s expression grew serious. “This seems to be about the Fatui! Something about replicating the All-Inclusive Talisman!”
“Fatui…”
Lumine glanced back at Ningguang, who continued smiling serenely as they browsed the information. She seemed completely unfazed by how much they were reading.
“It feels like Ningguang is leading us there…” Lumine mused. Despite her usual appreciation for beauty, her judgment remained clear.
“So, do we go or not?” Paimon asked hesitantly.
“We go.” Lumine nodded firmly. “The more critical the situation, the more we need to see it for ourselves.”
“Should we call Mr. Jax?” Paimon asked.
Lumine gave her an incredulous look. “Of course we call him. Or do you plan to fight the Fatui yourself?”
“Uh… Paimon can’t beat the Fatui…” Paimon shrank back, nervously scratching her neck. “Paimon can’t even beat a Hilichurl…”
“Exactly! So we’ll take Jax along to see what kind of tricks the Fatui are up to!” Lumine clenched her fist. “Judging by their behavior in Mondstadt, they’re likely trying to steal another Gnosis. This time, we won’t let them succeed!”
“But… do we gain anything by stopping the Fatui?” Paimon tilted her head in thought.
“Of course!” Lumine declared confidently. “If we stop them, we’ll be seen as heroes in Liyue. That means more opportunities and benefits for us here!”
“Not to mention lots of pretty girls thanking us… But most importantly,” Lumine’s expression turned serious, “I don’t want to see the Fatui causing harm in Liyue.”
“Traveler, your priorities are so mixed…” Paimon grumbled. “But you’re right. We can’t just sit back and watch.”
“So, we’re picking this one?” Paimon pointed to the map. “Though… it’s a shame we can’t sell it for a fortune…”
“Paimon, you’re too short-sighted!” Lumine said, her confidence unwavering. “Once we take care of this, Ningguang’s opinion of us will skyrocket. That means we’ll make even more money in the long run!”
“Someone as wealthy as her could lose a tiny fraction of her fortune, and it’d still be enough for us to live comfortably for the rest of our lives…”
With that, Lumine pulled down the map.
“Ningguang! Ningguang!” Lumine presented the map to her. “We’ve decided on this one!”
“As long as you’ve made your decision,” Ningguang said with a nod. “Take it with you.”
“Alright, Jia Changjiang, time to head out!” Lumine grabbed his arm. “Ningguang, we’ll be going now… Can we come back to visit you once we’ve handled everything here in Liyue? As friends?”
“Hey! It’s not like we can just drop by the Jade Chamber whenever we want!” Paimon whispered.
“That’s why I said ‘as friends!’”
Lumine’s sincerity caught Ningguang off guard for a moment. Then, she smiled.
“I’ll make the necessary arrangements,” Ningguang said. “If it’s you, you’re welcome to visit me anytime.”
“It’s a deal!”
Lumine, dragging Jia Changjiang, dashed out of the Jade Chamber. Ningguang followed them outside to see them off.
She had intended to arrange for their descent, but to her surprise, both Lumine and Jia Changjiang were already prepared with their wind gliders.
“Ningguang, we’re off!” Lumine waved, then leaped off the Jade Chamber, deploying her glider mid-air.
“Traveler, wait for me!” Paimon cried, clutching onto Lumine.
“Well then, I’ll head down too.” Jia Changjiang glanced at Lumine as she glided away, then turned to Ningguang with a casual smile. “Don’t you think Lumine is… full of energy?”
“So… traveling with her is never boring,” Jia Changjiang said as he stretched his arms, standing at the edge of the Jade Chamber. “If you truly want her trust, perhaps you’ll need to offer yours first.”
With that, he fell backward off the edge, spreading his glider as he descended, leaving Ningguang to watch them soar away.
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When Jia Changjiang and Lumine reached the location marked on the map, they found a large group of Fatui agents gathered there. In addition, they spotted a temporary Fatui base nearby.
“How are we getting in?” Paimon whispered, peeking nervously at the Fatui. “Are we sneaking in?”
As she turned to look at Lumine and Jia Changjiang, she noticed both were already preparing their weapons, their excitement unmistakable.
Jia Changjiang grinned. “We’re going in the same way we did in Mondstadt—straight through the front!”
“Exactly!” Lumine raised her one-handed sword confidently. “They’re just Fatui. Once we’re in, we’ll find out exactly what kind of mischief they’re up to!”
“You two are acting like you’re about to wipe out the Fatui before they even get a chance to do anything bad…” Paimon muttered.
“That works too!” Lumine quipped. “Judging by how they operate, the Fatui are definitely up to no good.”
With that, Lumine and Jia Changjiang split up to flank the base, dividing the enemies between them.
After an intense battle, the Fatui retreated hastily, leaving behind a trove of abandoned items in their camp.
“Look! There are so many incomplete talismans and stacks of blank talisman paper!” Paimon exclaimed. “Were the Fatui really trying to replicate the All-Inclusive Talisman?”
“I remember…” Jia Changjiang stroked his chin thoughtfully. “The original purpose of the All-Inclusive Talisman was to aid mortals in battle, created by Rex Lapis himself.”
“Talismans for war? If the Fatui are replicating those, they’re definitely up to no good!” Paimon’s voice was tense. “This sounds really dangerous!”
“So the one we picked… it’s actually a Fatui replica?” Lumine held up the talisman they had chosen. “It’s clear they have some big plan in the works…”
“But aren’t we supposed to go meet Zhongli at Dihua Marsh?” Paimon reminded them. “Let’s head there first!”
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