I, the Geo Archon Morax with 2.1 Billion Mora, Have Joined a Chat Group [224]

Mondstadt – Dragonspine

The path leading to Dragonspine was winding and treacherous.

With each step forward, the air grew colder.

For Zhongli, Guizhong, and Fu Hua, this change in temperature was inconsequential.

Yet, upon glancing at the others, Zhongli noticed that even Albedo and the Traveler, Lumine, seemed unfazed by the biting cold.

"We’ll take a shortcut," Albedo said softly.

"I have a makeshift laboratory set up in a nearby cave. It’s not as well-equipped as the one in Mondstadt, but it will suffice."

"Our first phase of the experiment will be conducted there."

"Hmm…" Zhongli, walking behind Albedo, spoke up. "Come to think of it, Mr. Albedo, I haven’t yet asked—what exactly is the purpose of this experiment?"

Albedo fell silent for a moment, carefully choosing his words.

"Mr. Zhongli, I assume you’re aware that the Traveler is not a native of Teyvat?"

"I know a little," Zhongli nodded.

Albedo continued, "Naturally, my experiment pertains to beings from other worlds."

"At first, I assumed that Teyvat’s elemental laws would not be compatible with someone from another world. After all, Teyvat’s elements are highly exclusive—careless manipulation could lead to unforeseen consequences."

At this, Albedo came to a halt.

Slowly, he extended his hand, revealing a glowing seed resting in his palm.

"This is a seed from another world that I once obtained. I originally thought that, as a plant seed, it would sprout easily—even if it came from a different world. But no matter how many experiments I conducted, I could never get it to bloom."

"So, I arrived at a rather unusual conclusion—Teyvat has its own set of fundamental laws, distinct from those of other worlds. The elemental energy that sustains Teyvat’s flora may not be what this seed requires."

"Perhaps it needs a certain gas, a unique light source, or even some kind of special particle—things that simply do not exist in Teyvat."

"But then, I learned of the Traveler’s existence."

"And that… made me very curious."

Albedo turned to the young woman walking at the back, her expression blank as she listened.

"If my hypothesis is correct, then the fundamental elements that compose the Traveler’s body should be completely different from those of people in Teyvat."

"If that’s the case, then it would be impossible for her to survive here so effortlessly."

"Perhaps… just breathing Teyvat’s air should have caused her to spontaneously combust. Perhaps coming into contact with Hydro energy should have melted her body into nothingness."

"Yet, not only does she live here with ease, but she can also wield elemental power—a feat even native Teyvat humans cannot achieve without a Vision."

"But the Traveler has no Vision, nor is she from this world."

"Why, then, can she manipulate elements?"

"Why has she not perished?"

Albedo’s tone remained calm and composed, even as he spoke of truly unsettling possibilities.

Up ahead, Guizhong’s expression shifted slightly, as if something had crossed her mind.

Meanwhile, Fu Hua’s gaze darkened.

She had encountered this kind of obsession before—the relentless pursuit of knowledge at any cost.

A certain golden-haired bishop had once treaded this very path, driven by the desire to resurrect his beloved.

Zhongli, however, showed no particular reaction.

He simply asked, "And what preparations have you made?"

"It’s simple…" Albedo gestured ahead.

Beyond the vast expanse of snow, a cave came into view, faintly illuminated by a warm, orange glow.

"My temporary laboratory is just up ahead. I’ll explain further once we arrive."

With that, the group fell silent, lowering their heads against the biting wind and pressing forward.

About half an hour later, just past midday, they finally reached Albedo’s camp—his makeshift lab.

...

The moment they stepped in, Zhongli and the others were met with the sight of glass beakers, steaming cauldrons, and rows of books stacked haphazardly in the corners.

On the main workbench lay several alchemy scrolls, neatly pressed under paperweights.

"This is it."

Albedo walked over to a tall glass flask, where a mysterious liquid bubbled faintly.

He poured some of the liquid into a small cup, then held it up toward the Traveler.

"This solution is designed to analyze the elemental flow within your body," he explained.

"If your elemental flow is incompatible with Teyvat, you’ll experience some discomfort. If it flows just like any other native human, then… nothing will happen."

"However…"

Albedo’s voice grew softer, almost a murmur.

"If there’s something fundamentally missing… there’s a chance that unstable elements could consume you from within."

"That sounds dangerous!" Paimon shot forward, waving her arms in protest. "And you expect my Lumine to drink this?!"

"Albedo, no way! Even if you paid us, we wouldn’t agree to this!"

But Albedo merely turned his gaze toward the Traveler.

Lumine didn’t hesitate.

She took the mysterious solution from his hand—

And drank it all in one go.

"Ahhhh—Lumine!" Paimon clutched her head in panic. "Why’d you just drink it like that?! What if it’s dangerous?!"

"Hiccup."

Lumine let out a soft burp, then glanced at the now-empty cup in her hand, looking thoughtful.

"I don’t feel anything," she remarked.

"…Hmm. Let’s observe for another two minutes."

Albedo remained unfazed, crossing one arm over his chest while resting his chin on his other hand.

...

Five Minutes Later

The Traveler remained completely unaffected.

Albedo finally spoke.

"No difference at all…" He glanced at Lumine, eyes filled with intrigue. "Your elemental composition appears to be identical to that of a native Teyvat human."

"Absolutely no distinction."

"It’s as if…" He narrowed his eyes slightly.

"As if you were always from this world."

"However…"

His gaze briefly flickered toward Paimon, who was curiously examining the glass flask on the table.

"If that’s the case…" Albedo murmured under his breath.

"Then how do you wield elemental power?"

"After all, you don’t have a Vision."

"Could it be… that your elemental abilities are not your own, but rather…"

"Someone else… is channeling them through you?"

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