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" actually, It was whenever I wanted to pull Keqing from the standard banner, that I came to a realisation." Ningguang admitted.
" In this kind of low probability Gambling logic, having a specific goal more often than not backfires." She continued " of course it did go far beyond my own expectations when he spent 80 million mora before he finally pulled the weapon."
Keqing nodded in understanding, In essence Ningguang Had been making a gamble, much like how in the business world, with some investments, even though the risks seemed minimal, it was often the small risks that led to a class 7 bankruptcy in the end.
" so have we achieved our goal?" Keqing asked with a glint in her eye.
Obviously, Keqing Had known all along that Ningguang's proposal for the bet wasn't really about the bet itself. It was a means to acquire Tartaglia's account Information. More specifically how far along he had progressed in the storyline, even more specifically whether he had reached the Archon assassination plot point.
For Ningguang The 30 million mora was merely the price she would have to pay to obtain this information. During Tartaglia's Wishing session, they had indeed got an opportunity to see where Tartaglia was in his game. His team was currently in Dihua Marsh, with the map not yet fully explored. This meant that Tartaglia's Plot progression was after finishing Mondstadt's Storyline but had not yet arrived in Liyue Harbour. He had not experienced the Archon assassination plot point yet.
Once Ningguang Learned this information, The 30 million Mora She may have needed to spend, even if just thrown down the drain was worth it. The subsequence increments afterward were not just a whim she wanted to Delay Tartaglia's story progression as much as possible. Additionally, it could also be seen as a gift to Taylor, The boss of the mobile game. Ningguang believed that Taylor would become a figure who could calm the potentially volatile situation in Liyue Harbor. Building a good rapport with him in advance was absolutely necessary.
Therefore, Regardless of whether she won or lost the bet, Ningguang Obtained what she wanted early in. She had never really lost and that was a life motto of hers - Gamblers would always place their hopes on the next roll of the dice, but ultimately it would be the house that made the money.
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" this is your only warning, there is danger ahead on dragonspine, unauthorised personnel are to please stay away!"
Zhongli Controlled the Traveler and was currently interacting with a patrolling knight of Favonius along the road.
Although this NPC had no quests for him Zhongli we still interested and approached for interaction. This was how he played the game though he had already completed Mondstadt's Story arc and could have already moved on to
Liyue, he was still lingering in Mondstadt. Unlike most players Zhongli Was truly playing the game.
Of course it may just be because he had too much free time. Ordinary players, even if they had the leisure couldn't afford the constant hourly expense of 10,000 mora.
This Favonius Knight near Dragonspine was currently preventing him from entering.
'Hmm, Dragonspine is currently an Unexplorable region on the map' Zhongli thought. ' in a future update it should be accessible'
Through conversations with various NPC's, Zhongli discovered many interesting things some NPC's gave him materials, some shared interesting stories within a few sentences, while some hinted at hidden aspects for the overall world lore. Overall, he gained a lot of details.
Each NPC had their own story, which was one of the reasons Zhongli got so deeply immersed in the game. In the past two days he had spent more time playing the game then any other player.
In Mondstadt's Story Arc he witnessed the Traveler and Barbatos's Effort to save Dvalin, from a third person perspective. In his long lifetime, he had never experienced every part of a story in such a novel way.
Undoubtably, The game content had captivated him. He hadn't even bothered to watch the other players these last couple of days as he was fully immersed in the immersive experience of this games content.
Another noteworthy aspect was the quality of beverage in this game café Especially the tea, which was no worse than what he had in Wangsheng funeral parlour. The price was also reasonable, only 100,000 mora Per cup and according to the owner, Taylor, it was infinite free refills, Till the end of day.
Speaking of which something that happened in the game café earlier today is something worth contemplation. The bet between the Tianquan Ningguang and the Fatui harbinger Tartaglia, Ended with Tartaglia spending 80 million Mora To pull the Skyward harp.
' hmm… 80 million mora at first glance does not seem like much, but when rationally speaking, it should be considered quite the sizable sum. Many players were discussing it saying that they would not touch the weapon banner after witnessing Tartaglia's wishing session.
However, Zhongli's Focus wasn't on That. The bit between Ningguang, Keqing And Tartaglia, seemed like a competition but in reality one could sense that there were hidden currents at play. Zhongli speculated, the all of this was connected to the Liyue Story arc.
' There must be a some sort of significant event that happens in the Liyue story arc.' Zhongli thought. ' it seems like I will need to speed up my progress a bit'
Temporarily set aside his casual exploration gameplay style. He hadn't even begun Mondstadt's character quests yet, but these things wouldn't disappear. Zhongli decided to begin the Liyue storyline to see what kind of events garnered such attention from the Qixing.
Following the quest marker, Zhongli Quickly arrived in Liyue Harbour. The rite of descension was today. In reality, however, there was still a little more than 20 days left.
Zhongli narrowed his eyes slightly, he felt a very strong premonition about what may happen.
Sure enough, as the rite of descension began an aerial anomaly occurred. Rex lapis's Body descended from the sky and Ningguang immediately declared, " Rex lapis has been killed! Seal the exits!"
Zhongli's mouth hung open slightly.
He had not been so truly surprised in such a long time. The content of this mobile game was showing what he had plans for in the future! Orchestrating a fake death in order to test the various forces in Liyue. Zhongli Had never mentioned The details of his plan to anyone, And he had barely started implementing the plan himself. Yet here it was unfolding before him in this mobile game.
Even someone as experienced and calm as him began to feel a bit restless. Previously, he had merely thought that the boss of this mobile game café, was just an outstanding individual among mortals, Who had designed and develop a truly novel thing called a mobile game. But now it seemed that even he had greatly underestimated it. Taylor had actually forseen his future plans! This could not be explained away is just mere coincidence.
Although the plot line has not explicitly revealed how he had "died" the scenes currently unfolding during the rite of descension we're almost entirely in lined with what he had envisioned.
Suddenly, Zhongli's expression changed, he sensed something and then looked outside the window. A sudden breeze rang the wind chimes that were hanging by the window.
*chimmmmeee*
Zhongli put down the phone, stood up and proceeded to walk outside the game café.
' unexpectedly, After so many years, The Anemo Archon from the neighbouring nation has come to visit Liyue Harbour once again. No, perhaps he should now be called Venti. Venti's arrival was most probably linked to this mobile game.
…
Tartaglia stared at the rows of five star weapons in his inventory and felt a bit helpless. Did having So many, Memory of dust's, Imply that Lisa was irreplaceable? She was the only character capable of being equipped with a catalyst. Equipping his character with his 80 million mora skyward harp and looking at his max constellation, Tartaglia didn't know whether he should laugh or cry.
" Sigh, Forget it, Since things have come to this I might as well just keep playing the story" he said. " with so many five star weapons, maybe I can use them all the way until version 6.0"
In Liyue Harbour, The plot line progressed rapidly. Through Inquiries with passerby's, he learned that the Rite of dissension was scheduled for today. He arrived at Yuijing Terrace and the rite began.
Tartaglia took a sip of his drink and watched the cut scene of the rite of dissension with great interest. However, soon his expression changed, at the climax of the rite of dissension, The Geo Archon had been assassinated, and his body had fallen in front of the attendees!
This sudden turn of events left him in shock. Suddenly Tartaglia seem to have realised something.
" Damm it, I've been had!"
He hadn't just lost a bet, The contents of the information was critical for the Fatui As well. He was certain that Ningguang and her group must have completed the step not too long before issuing the bet. So the Qixing Must have begun their preparations. The Fatui's Situation was about to become extremely complicated.
Tartaglia had originally wanted to leave the game café immediately and begin taking corresponding counter measures, but the moment has had touched the door handle of his private room he stopped.
"No, If I continue this way, i'll still be in the passive position."
Return back and looked at the illuminating phone on the table, there was still a chance. As long as he continued advancing the storyline and discovers the real cause behind this assassination, he could turn the tables. His team comp was already quite well thought out. Advancing the storyline and defeating the enemies would be much faster Then Ningguang's. So there was still a chance for him to catch up.
Tartaglia believed that in another private room, Ningguang and Keqing we're probably also accelerating the progression of their storyline. Whoever could complete the story arc the fastest would hold initiative! Tartaglia never expected the things would fall into this very delicate balance. Tartaglia's gaze regained its composure as he returned to his seat.
" Now, let's see who can find the answers in this mobile game first."
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Inside a private room, Keqing And Ningguang were working through the seeking the adapti story arc. Not long ago they had encountered the first adaptus, Lord Moon carver.
The adaptus after expressing thier disappointment in the Liyue Qixing stated that they would make their judgement after consulting with their fellows, And instructed the Traveller to inform the other adaptus — Mountain shaper, Cloud retainer, And the conqueror of Demons, a Guardian Yaksha Who was at Wangshu inn.
In order to most Efficiently gather information, Ningguang And Keqing had chosen to tackle different tasks first. Ningguang Went to find mountain shaper, While Keqing sought out cloud retainer.
At this moment, Keqing had arrived at Mt. Aocang and discovered the dining area of the adapti, Paimon Was curiously inspecting the names on the chairs.
" maybe "Rex" is short for "Rex lapis"? But Paimon Has no idea about "Guizhong"."
" As for "retainer" hmm… oh That's right! When Moon carver was going through the names of his adapti Buddies, He said there was one called "cloud retainer"."
"So this must be where cloud retainer and the other adapti Have their dinner parties!, hehe, how about we cook up some extra special dishes just for the Adapti? We are sure to get cloud retainer's, attention that way!"
Following Paimon's Line of thought, Keqing Quickly found traces of offerings in the nearby area. After offering three dishes, The adaptus abode opened itself up
This abode is indeed a very distinctive place, filled with intricate puzzles and traps, As well as a few monsters. For Keqing naturally, no problem, especially considering how much more simple the game made them. After a short while she reached the end of the abode. cloud retainer has been waiting there for a while.
"One is most impressed. The path that leads through this abode defies those of ordinary abilities." Cloud retainer remarked. " The one before you is the adaptus Cloud retainer. Now, speak of the matter which brings you here."
The Traveler proceeded to recount the events that had occurred in Liyue Harbour. Compared to the composed yet angered moon carver, cloud retainer voiced her emotional outrage.
" Rex lapis… assassinated!?, how can this be!? Such a heinous crime… WHO WOULD DARE?"
" the notion is so preposterous as to be unbelievable…* breath* one shall have to verify the truth of this matter independently… perhaps one shall quash Liyue first, then convene with the other adapti-"
" wait, what!? Did you just say "quash Liyue Harbour"? Are you seriously going to wipeout the whole city?" Paimon began to panick. " Yikes! Quick you Gotta think of something! She wants to squash Liyue flat, and it doesn't seem like she's bluffing!"
Keqing couldn't help but show an astonished expression. It appeared that not every adaptus Could remain rational. For example, the immediate response from cloud retainer was to quash Liyue Harbour, clearly an extremist among the adaptus. Keqing and Ningguang Found these types of adaptus To be the most nightmare inducing.
Under the persuasion of Paimon and the Traveler, retainer finally calmed down slightly. She expressed her intention to first verify this matter with the other adapti Before taking action upon Liyue and the Qixing.
Meanwhile, Ningguang Had also completed her meeting with mountain shaper. After conveying the message to this Adapti, Mountain shaper also finds this hard to believe and plan to meet with the other adapti Later.
At this point in the story, Keqing and Ningguang Briefly exchanged information. Some of these adaptus Only existed in legends and myths And would only appear in times of turmoil and chaos. With the world currently prospering, they had retreated to the hillsides and mountain tops. However, they had no intention of standing idly by after such a significant event. Moreover they all displayed varying degrees of disappointment and anger in the Qixing.
The story arc to seek out the adaptus Had also allowed Keqing and Ningguang To gain some understanding of these adaptus. They had started to think about how to maintain a relationship with them in the future.
Next, There was the last Adaptus To meet, The conqueror of Demons At Wangshu inn.
Following the quest marker, they arrived at the inn's top most balcony. Paimon looked around and said "oh? He's not here?"
At this moment, the ambient sounds began to pick up, The traveller slowly approached the handrails of the balcony. Perhaps they had not expected the view from such a high to be so mesmerising. The traveller Leaned on the handrail, gazing out towards the scenery of Liyue.
A faint breeze blew through, causing the leaves to ruffle. Suddenly, a cold voice came from nearby. " to the blind, Everything may not be as it appears…"
To the left of the Traveller, A young man had somehow appeared next to him unnoticed. This was also Keqing's first encounter with the legendary conqueror of Demons.
Beneath his short, Dark aqua hair was a cold and sharp countenance The warned strangers to keep their distance. His eyes were as sharp as blades, and His exposed right arm bore a intricate Green tattoo. This adaptus although in human form, Felt even more dangerous than the three animal Shaped Adaptus they had encountered earlier.
The Traveler seemed to recognise who this should be and immediately pulled out the sigil of permission.
" a sigil of permission? You came prepared." Xiao remarked. " Though this only prevents me from hurting you myself. It doesn't stop you from getting hurt in other ways."
"Uhh… Paimon doesn't get it"
" Too much contact with our world is breaking the rules. Mortal souls are not as robust as those of adapti, Nor can your blood carry this level of adaptal Energy." Xiao explained. " It's for your own good, Leave, Now."
Xiao disappeared before giving them a chance to say their peace. it seemed this adaptus wouldn't be easy to talk to.
"Ugh… guess we should go ask the boss lady of the Inn Just how she manages to talk to Adapti." Paimon suggested.
After enquiring with the innkeeper Verr Goldet and learning that the adaptus's Name is Xiao she suggested that they should go see the chef for a bowl of almond tofu and a plate of whatever their best at making. The traveller saw the chef Yanxiao, Who needed help in resolving a ghostly problem. Once finished, with Yanxiao's assistance they prepared Xiao's almond tofu and a satisfying salad.
Finally, They had another chance to talk with Xiao. While Xiao Was eating, The Traveller quickly informed him of the current situation.
Upon hearing the news, Xiao appeared to feel lost, but managed to remain composed. " Rex lapis… how could this be?"
"I… can't imagine it. Though times have changed, I've never imagined a Liyue without him."
" the ruling Qixing… just what role have they played in all this?"
" I will seek Moon carver, Mountain shaper And cloud retainer. It is Time they too made their decisions."
The quest to seek out the adaptus Had come to an end. It seemed an inevitable showdown between the adaptus And the Qixing Was on the horizon.
Currently, The situation appeared highly unfavourable for Keqing and Ningguang Who are both One of the seven Qixing.
However, when they returned to Northland bank to meet with Childe, their conversation took a less than friendly turn. The Traveler truthfully recounted their journey in finding the adaptus, and Childe responded with information as a courtesy.
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