After Scarlett and the Traveler left Mondstadt, they officially began their adventure.
Exploring ruins, picking fruit, searching for ore, battling, solving puzzles… Following Lumine and Paimon, Scarlett learned quite a lot.
For instance, when they attacked Hilichurl camps, Lumine didn’t just rush in blindly.
She employed an endless array of tactics like stealth, assassination, luring enemies, and setting traps, which left Scarlett stunned.
Wielding the sword Scarlett had given her—Endless Resolve—Lumine took down Hilichurls one by one, displaying unmatched power.
Scarlett secretly compared herself to Lumine and realized she couldn’t win at all!
Her other personas might be able to, but this Scarlett persona could not.
And one must remember that Lumine currently only had one element!
However, Scarlett quickly understood that Lumine was, after all, a Traveler who had crossed mountains and seas, with a true age of over 500 years; there was no way she would be simple.
Moreover, it wasn’t just Lumine who was extraordinary; little Paimon also seemed quite formidable.
Putting aside other things, when targeted by Hilichurl archers, Paimon dodged incredibly fast, looking extremely graceful and even beautiful.
While it was possible that Paimon had simply become skilled through practice, Scarlett always felt that Paimon was not simple.
Having just cleared a Hilichurl camp and obtained an exquisite treasure chest, Lumine happily stored everything in her spatial inventory.
“Hey, Scarlett, hurry up, we’re leaving now!
It’s your turn this time, right?” Scarlett coolly twirled her spear, then tossed it, and the spear was absorbed into her Vision space.
Looking at Paimon, who was rushing ahead, Scarlett’s lips curved slightly: “Paimon, if you come and pick me up, I might consider giving you the Sweet Madame I’ve been saving!” Hearing that there was Sweet Madame to eat, Paimon immediately flew back.
“Hehe, I’m back!
Scarlett, you have to keep your word!” Scarlett petted little Paimon.
This little one was truly gluttonous; as long as there was good food, it was easy to get along with her and manipulate her.
“Let’s go, we’ll rest up ahead, and then I’ll give it to you.” After Scarlett finished speaking, she looked at Lumine, and seeing her nod, she picked up little Paimon and set off.
Paimon struggled in Scarlett’s arms: “Scarlett, let me go!
Paimon can fly by herself!” “Hehe…” No, I won’t let go; Paimon is so cute.
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A few days passed in a flash, and with the Rite of Descension in Liyue approaching, Lumine and Paimon finally set off for Liyue.
Before their departure, Scarlett personally saw them off.
“Go back, Scarlett, this is far enough.” “Lumine, Paimon, when you go to Liyue, remember to miss me!
You must come during the Windblume Festival; I’ll treat you to delicious food again then!” Scarlett tried to tempt little Paimon with food.
Lumine and Paimon nodded emphatically.
Lumine said: “Don’t worry, Scarlett, Paimon and I will come back.
We’ll miss you, and we’ll miss everyone in Mondstadt.” Paimon waved at Scarlett: “Goodbye, Scarlett!” “Goodbye, Lumine, goodbye, Paimon!” Watching Lumine and Paimon leave, Scarlett slowly turned and returned to Mondstadt.
It had been several days since she had gone to see Noelle, and Scarlett felt a bit guilty, so she had to go accompany her quickly.
This Scarlett persona temporarily had no tasks; she was just waiting for the plot to arrive.
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Liyue.
Late at night, in an ancient-style room, Jade was diligently working at a neat desk.
As one of the Liyue Qixing, the Kaiyang who oversaw all affairs of the Millelith, Jade held significant power, and her workload was also quite heavy.
Especially these days, working until this hour was normal!
A few months ago, Jade promoted a general to help her, as she was still young, and staying up late every day was not realistic and would stunt her growth.
However, that general was still in training, so for this period, she still had to handle things herself.
With the Rite of Descension approaching, things became busier, and the amount of work for the Millelith greatly increased, all of which she had to arrange.
Sigh~ What a headache!
Logically speaking, at just seventeen years old, Jade should not have been able to reach such a high position.
Moreover, this was the Kaiyang, who managed the Millelith, a crucial military post of immense significance, which should have been held by an experienced and far-sighted adult.
But it was Jade, nonetheless.
This meant that she absolutely possessed exceptionally outstanding abilities!
Yes, among Kyomi’s many personas, if one were to discuss overall ability, the Jade persona definitely ranked first!
This was an all-rounder persona, and also the most stable one.
When Kyomi designed the persona, she had given her very high points in all aspects, originally hoping she could enter Liyue’s leadership.
Jade had shown extraordinary wisdom from a young age, obtaining a Geo Vision at the age of three, and from childhood to adulthood, she was always the quintessential prodigy in the eyes of adults, her reputation spreading throughout Liyue Harbor.
At ten, she successfully completed her studies, and at thirteen, she participated in the Rite of Descension, receiving the blessing of the Archon and being bestowed with the weapon Vortex Vanquisher.
That’s right, it’s the Archon’s weapon in the game that doesn’t look like his signature weapon!
In the same year, Jade joined the Millelith, and the following year, she became a minor commander.
Due to her formidable strength, impartial attitude, and tenacious character, she thrived within the Millelith.
Subsequently, Jade repeatedly achieved remarkable feats; her seasoned approach, never making mistakes, and exceptionally outstanding work performance, far surpassing those of the same rank, earned her immense prestige in the military within just a few years.
Furthermore, her white hair and red eyes, coupled with her extreme beauty, made her even more revered in the military, a place where women were rarely seen.
In the last Liyue Qixing reshuffle, Jade won against an old Millelith general by a narrow margin.
That old general was getting on in years and had long wanted to retire; Jade was his chosen successor, and he cast his vote for Jade.
Everyone knew that Jade had been guided by the Archon, so even when she was finally chosen as the Kaiyang, no one objected.
How could they oppose someone the Archon himself approved of?!
Thus, Jade successfully became a member of Liyue’s top echelons of power.
She did not disappoint everyone’s expectations; since taking office, she has strictly enforced military discipline, improved military bearing, and strengthened military power, achieving significant results!
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Inside the room.
The young girl seated at the desk had long, silver-white hair draped over her shoulders, and her beautiful face exuded a heroic spirit.
She wore a standard-issue armor that perfectly showcased her curvaceous figure.
A Geo Vision hung at her right waist, and she wore combat boots.
With her silver-white hair down, Jade’s sharpness was concealed; she lacked her usual imposing aura and seemed much more approachable.
Suddenly, Jade put down her pen and looked outside with sharp eyes.
She neatly tied up her long hair and walked out of the room.
“Lady Jade, has something happened?” The two Millelith guards stationed outside the room immediately inquired when they saw Jade emerge.
Lady Jade was very approachable, so the two Millelith could inquire at this time.
If it were the former Kaiyang, they wouldn’t dare to ask proactively.
“Nothing, no need to be nervous.” Jade came to the street, looked left and right, her eyes narrowed, and she immediately pursued in one direction.
Liyue Harbor was a renowned commercial city, and even at this hour, there were still a few scattered people on the streets.
There was no concept of a curfew here; if you wished, you could stroll until dawn.
This was also a major characteristic of Liyue Harbor.
Jade’s combat boots stepped on the ground without making a sound, and her speed was so fast that the people on the street didn’t even react.
“Stop.
No one will disturb us here.” Chasing to an open field, Jade stopped.
On a large boulder in front of her, Tartaglia turned around: “Haha, forgive the late-night disturbance, but I had a sudden insight and my hands were itching for a fight.” Jade flipped her right hand, and the Vortex Vanquisher appeared in her grasp: “Let’s talk later; just remember the agreement.” “Excellent, I like your straightforward nature.” Tartaglia drew his weapon and charged forward.
Instantly, elemental power surged, and the two began to fight.
Tartaglia was a martial arts enthusiast, and so was Jade; since he enjoyed fighting, she was naturally happy to oblige.
This was not Jade’s first fight with Tartaglia, nor would it be her last.
Each time, Jade would win by a small margin, thereby gaining the right to ask Tartaglia a question, which was their agreement, or one could say— A wager.