I, the Geo Archon Morax with 2.1 Billion Mora, Have Joined a Chat Group [155]

"You guys made it!"

Natsuki Subaru waved his arms, greeting the five chat group members who had arrived.

Zhongli and the others immediately took note of the peculiar witches before them.

And the witches, in turn, took notice of them.

"Outsiders from another world?"

The pure-white witch, Echidna, smiled faintly, her voice carrying a light curiosity.

"A witch?"

The Geo Archon responded in kind, his tone steady and composed.

"The Witch of Greed, Echidna. It’s a pleasure to meet you."

Echidna lifted the hem of her dress slightly, bowing her head in greeting.

"Travelers from another world, are you? I can tell—you each seem to come from different realms."

Before Zhongli and the others could reply, a sigh came from the purple-haired woman lying lazily on the ground.

"Ah… how troublesome."

Sekhmet, the Witch of Sloth, yawned as she stretched, her demeanor completely relaxed.

"Echidna, this contract between you and Subaru has already been witnessed. Now that I’ve confirmed its formation, my business here is done."

"You handle the rest on your own."

With those parting words, her body dissolved into golden particles, fading into the air.

Zhongli, Guizhong, and Tohru exchanged glances.

Two sets of golden dragon pupils and a pair of crystalline eyes met briefly before they all gave slight nods.

"The will from earlier has now settled into the deeper layers of this dreamscape," Guizhong helpfully explained to Accelerator and Puri Puri Prisoner behind her.

Their movements and quiet discussions did not interfere with the witches' activities.

"Dona-chan, I see that Baru-kun was hiding things too. But knowing you, you must have expected him to make this move. So, I won’t interfere—it’s between the two of you now."

"Here, Baru-kun, take this back."

The green-haired girl—Typhon—skipped over to Subaru and returned his severed arm.

Then, without another word, she too dissolved into specks of light and vanished.

Next, the golden-haired girl—Minerva—stepped forward and lightly punched Subaru.

A gentle, heart-filled glow passed over him, and in an instant, his body was fully restored.

His arm was once again attached, as if it had never been severed.

"Helping others is always a good reason to fight… but you should be kinder to yourself too, Subaru," Minerva said.

Before he could respond, she too vanished in a burst of light.

"Subaru-kun…"

The shy pink-haired girl, Carmilla, lowered her head, speaking in a hesitant, almost stammering voice.

"I… believe… love… is wonderful."

"No matter… how much… you change… please don’t… forget love."

"Remember… your heart. Don’t forget… your love for others… and the love… others have for you."

Subaru found her words somewhat cryptic, but still nodded.

"I won’t forget."

"Mm."

The Witch of Lust gave a satisfied smile, placing her hands over her chest in a gesture of silent prayer.

Then, she too faded from sight.

"Subaru-kun, Dona-Dona… everyone else is gone, so I suppose it’s my turn as well," Daphne, the Witch of Gluttony, grinned, her teeth sharp and predatory.

"If I stay here much longer, I might not be able to resist the urge to eat you~."

She chuckled, her bound body shifting slightly in the mechanical coffin-like device that held her.

"Oh, and Subaru-kun… I’m looking forward to seeing you take care of my little rabbits."

Golden light began to rise from her form.

"Just make sure… you don’t end up getting eaten instead. The line between devouring and being devoured is thinner than you think~."

With that, she too vanished.

Now, in the tea party’s dreamscape, only two figures remained—Subaru and the Witch of Greed.

Well… plus five onlookers from another world.

Despite the abrupt shift, Echidna remained entirely unfazed.

In fact, her expression lit up with pure delight. Her eyes sparkled with unrestrained curiosity.

"Outsiders from another world?"

"Humans? Or perhaps… something else?"

Echidna’s lips curved in amusement.

"I would guess there’s at least one dragon among you."

Her gaze flickered toward Tohru and Guizhong.

"Golden slit pupils, a natural aura of dominance, eyes that can pierce through illusions, and—most telling of all—those horns."

Echidna smiled knowingly.

"If I’m not mistaken, the young woman in the maid outfit is a dragon, yes?"

"In my world, dragons are rare, sacred creatures. But in yours, it seems they can take human form and even serve as maids?"

"How utterly fascinating."

After analyzing Tohru, her gaze moved to Accelerator.

"This boy seems human. From a world of technology? But it doesn’t appear that his power is technology-based."

She only spared him a brief comment before shifting her attention to Puri Puri Prisoner.

"This one is also human, yes? His physique surpasses the vast majority of men I’ve encountered."

"As a warrior, his presence is quite formidable."

Finally, she turned to Zhongli and Guizhong.

"And then we have these last two…"

Her smile deepened, her intrigue palpable.

"How… strange."

"The man has the scent of a dragon, yet the woman seems almost entirely human."

"But my instincts tell me that neither of you are ordinary mortals."

"More refined than humans, more sacred than dragons… less obsessed than witches."

"Ahhh… that scent of the unknown."

"My curiosity is swelling beyond control!"

While Echidna spoke, Zhongli and the others exchanged glances, subtly taking stock of her.

Her eccentric nature was… unexpected.

Accelerator walked up and clapped a hand on Subaru’s shoulder.

"Oi, useless NEET. You’ve been fighting against people like her? Damn. Guess I won’t call you useless anymore."

Subaru laughed, brushing off his hand.

"And you, you lolicon psychopath, don’t act like your world is any saner. Twisted freaks are everywhere over there too, aren’t they?"

"Tch. My world’s got saints. As long as they’re around, things won’t completely fall apart." Accelerator scoffed.

"Not like this world. Everything here makes no damn sense. Whether it’s this Witch Cult you mentioned, or this Greedy Witch—none of this is normal."

"Look at her."

He jerked his chin toward Echidna.

"We’re standing here, badmouthing her right in front of her face, and she hasn’t reacted at all. Not a shred of annoyance. Just a smile. She’s like a damn Aleister Crowley knockoff."

"No."

Subaru let out a deep sigh, shaking his head.

"If she’s not normal… then why don’t I make her normal?"

His voice was calm, firm.

Accelerator’s expression flickered—first with surprise, then with something unreadable.

Subaru continued.

"If she changes just a little each year, just a little each moment… I believe even witches can change."

"They were once human, weren’t they? Their abilities burdened them with the title of Witch, and they were cast aside by the world. But I believe their sins—Gluttony, Lust, Wrath, Pride—only amplified one aspect of their emotions. They haven’t lost everything else."

"The Witch of Greed can still feel envy. She can still smile. She can still be angered."

"Beyond her Greed, she’s still just… a girl."

"A beautiful girl deserves kindness. That’s the will of the gods."

Subaru bowed deeply to Accelerator.

"So, Accelerator-san, please help me win this game."

"Tch…"

Accelerator’s expression twisted with complexity.

For the first time, the man who thought himself above others saw Subaru—not as an inferior weakling, but as someone who carried the weight of a protagonist’s conviction.

A flicker of envy crossed his face before he looked away.

He gave a curt nod.

"I’ll help you."

Meanwhile, Zhongli and Echidna remained locked in their silent exchange.

The Witch of Greed had been analyzing him—yet he had been analyzing her.

His golden eyes saw through the illusion.

The Echidna before him wasn’t just a woman.

She was something vast, an entity that was this dreamscape itself.

She was greed, knowledge, insatiable curiosity.

"Strong words, Witch of Greed."

Zhongli’s calm voice cut through the air.

"I am Zhongli."

And with just that name—Echidna saw.

A seven-headed dragon soaring through the void.

A being that eclipsed all the witches.

A true deity of unshakable power.

Echidna’s pupils trembled.

For the first time, a flicker of something other than amusement or curiosity crossed her face.

The name "Zhongli" had weight. More than just a name—it carried an essence.

And in that instant, within her mind’s eye, she saw.

A vast, titanic being.

A dragon with seven heads, its presence stretching beyond comprehension, coiling through the void with an ancient and overwhelming majesty.

A force beyond the Witch of Greed’s vast knowledge.

Something far greater than this world’s concepts of deities, beyond the reach of even the Witch of Envy herself.

A being that, should it so choose, could obliterate everything she knew—without struggle, without effort.

Ah…

She had lived countless years, long beyond mortal limitations, absorbing endless knowledge. She had read, theorized, and speculated about the unknown.

Yet now, she stood before an existence that made her vast knowledge seem trivial.

How much history has he witnessed?

What incomprehensible wisdom does he possess?

What choices has he made that have shaped the course of entire worlds?

It was intoxicating.

The unknown was laid before her, and her greed—her insatiable greed—burned stronger than ever.

She wanted to know.

She needed to know.

Echidna let out a slow breath, schooling her expression back into its usual composed smile.

"Zhongli, is it?"

She elegantly lifted her hand and placed it over her chest, a gesture of composed acknowledgement.

"A pleasure to meet you, Lord Zhongli."

Zhongli met her gaze, his expression unreadable.

"I am a god of Teyvat. The Geo Archon, presiding over contracts and justice."

Echidna’s fingers twitched ever so slightly.

A god.

A true god.

Not a being who called themselves divine, not an entity that had been bestowed with a title—this was a deity of genuine authority, one who had ruled over civilizations, whose power was entwined with the very fabric of a world.

And beside him stood another.

The woman at his side, Guizhong, watched silently, her serene expression belying the weight of her presence.

If Zhongli was a god, then what of her?

She had seemed human at first glance, yet Echidna’s instincts told her otherwise.

No ordinary being could stand at the side of a god so naturally, as though it was the most obvious thing in the world.

But that was a question for later.

For now…

Zhongli continued, his tone measured.

"This time, alongside the Dust Goddess Guizhong, I have come to this world at Natsuki Subaru’s invitation."

"Our task is to ensure that Subaru fulfills his contract with you."

Echidna’s smile widened slightly.

"Then, in that case… should I assume you’ll be assisting him in our little game?"

"As per my function and habit," Zhongli said, ignoring her lighthearted tone, "before we proceed with this contract, I must first raise a question."

Echidna tilted her head, still wearing that ever-present smile.

"Please, do ask."

Zhongli’s golden gaze sharpened.

"Witch of Greed, is the contract you forged just?"

The weight behind his words carried an ancient authority.

"A contract," he continued, "must be formed with mutual understanding, both parties standing upon equal ground. Only when both sides uphold justice in its formation can it be considered valid."

"If deception exists within its terms, then the contract is no true contract at all."

"It is nothing more than a falsehood—a deception cloaked in legalities."

Silence settled over the dreamscape.

For the first time, Echidna did not answer immediately.

She neither confirmed nor denied his words.

But her lack of response was an answer in itself.

The faint smirk on her lips gradually faded, her expression becoming more neutral.

She slowly extended both hands, palms up, as if in surrender.

"Lord Zhongli," she murmured, "may I call you that?"

Zhongli gave the slightest nod.

"You are correct," Echidna admitted.

"There were… some minor omissions in my contract with Subaru."

Her gaze flickered toward the black-haired boy, amusement returning to her tone.

"But tell me, did Subaru-kun not withhold things from me as well?"

"If, at the time of our agreement, he had told me he had the means to summon beings like you into this world, do you really think I would have agreed?"

Subaru grinned.

"You got me there, Dona-chan. But let’s be real—if I had told you, wouldn’t you have just tried to wrangle an even bigger contract out of me?"

Echidna chuckled softly.

"My, my. You really are learning how to deal with me."

She let out a mock sigh, folding her hands in front of her.

"Very well. Then let us void our previous contract."

"Instead, why don’t we form a new one, Subaru-kun? One that satisfies even Lord Zhongli’s high standards of fairness?"

Zhongli turned his gaze toward Subaru.

Subaru, for his part, let out a laugh.

"Dona-chan, I finally managed to get all these powerhouses on my side. There’s no way I’m making a new contract now."

He raised his arms dramatically.

"I’ve got two gods, a dragon, and two ridiculously strong human allies backing me up. Whatever comes my way—Great Rabbits, the Black Serpent, or the damn Bowel Hunter—they won’t stand a chance."

"As long as I wipe out those threats, Emilia will be able to face her past at her own pace."

"And she will pass the trials."

His voice firmed, conviction burning in his eyes.

"Because I believe in Emilia. That’s my absolute faith in her."

A slow, delighted chuckle escaped Echidna’s lips.

"Of course, Subaru-kun, with this level of support, you’re practically guaranteed to win our game."

"But tell me…"

Her smile took on a knowing, almost dangerous edge.

"In the future, without these powerful allies to lean on, will you still be able to overcome your struggles? Will you still be able to escape the fate of painful deaths?"

"Subaru-kun… do you truly need my help?"

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