I, the Geo Archon Morax with 2.1 Billion Mora, Have Joined a Chat Group [112]

The conversation between the Fatui Harbingers concluded, and Zhongli turned his attention to the Traveler.

He nodded slightly toward her.

"Traveler, do you still remember the contract between us?"

The Traveler nodded.

"Yes… it was about the astrologer?"

"That’s correct. But before I introduce you to her, I’d like to explain the purpose behind all the things I’ve done."

"Purpose?" Paimon crossed her arms, her small face scrunched up in dissatisfaction.

"Mr. Zhongli, you definitely owe us an explanation. The Traveler, Ganyu, and I fought tooth and nail, not to mention our life-and-death struggle with this clown of a Harbinger—Childe! After everything we’ve been through, we still don’t really understand what you were trying to accomplish."

"I heard from the adepti that you were trying to resurrect your wife, Lord Qingyun, The Cloudsplitter. Is that true? Did you succeed?"

"Yes… that is true," Zhongli replied. His face was calm, but the Traveler could hear a trace of sorrow in his voice.

"However, in the end, I failed. Despite the chaos I caused, I couldn’t succeed. It’s truly… regrettable."

Zhongli’s sadness lingered for only a moment. Although Qingyun’s resurrection hadn’t been achieved, the chaos had given him a glimmer of hope. To him, this upheaval was not a complete loss.

"What I want to share with you is my reason for causing such chaos in Liyue," Zhongli said, his gaze steady and sincere as he met the Traveler’s eyes.

"Resurrecting a being long gone is a reversal of the world’s natural order and causality, and the conditions are extraordinarily demanding."

The Traveler nodded, listening intently.

Although she knew her brother was still alive somewhere in this world, she couldn’t be completely sure. If he had died, she might have pursued resurrection herself, so Zhongli’s explanation held her full attention.

Naturally, Childe and Signora, standing nearby, listened closely as well, keen to glean any valuable information.

Zhongli was unfazed by their watchful gazes, continuing at his own pace.

"First, the initial requirement: stepping outside the timeline of the world itself. I can’t explain this in a way you’ll understand right now. Only when you reach that level of power will the meaning become clear."

"The first condition is the foundation of everything."

"Second, the world must be in chaos. When the future teeters between betterment and utter destruction, when its course is uncertain, the tides of time allow for intervention at a specific moment in history."

"This second condition is why I plunged Liyue into disorder and unsealed the two Archons."

"By creating upheaval in Liyue and reviving the Archons, the future of this land became unclear. Humanity and the adepti might have triumphed over the Archons, overcoming distrust and disaster to build a brighter tomorrow. Or, the Archons’ power could have devastated Liyue Harbor, leaving countless dead and fueling mistrust between the adepti and the Qixing, ultimately dooming Liyue to decline."

"This ambiguity in history would have given me the chance to ride the tide of chaos back to the moment, two thousand years ago, when Qingyun perished."

"But sadly, I failed."

"I caused so much turmoil. If Qingyun were to return, she would probably scold me for it." Zhongli’s voice softened as he spoke, almost wistful. "But still, I failed."

His tone became even gentler as he seemed to drift into memories of the distant past.

The Traveler narrowed her eyes thoughtfully before speaking.

"Was it… because the chaos wasn’t enough?"

"The Archons… didn’t reach Liyue Harbor. A future where they wreak havoc… doesn’t exist." For the first time in a while, the Traveler spoke more than ten words. "So… it failed."

Zhongli closed his eyes and nodded faintly.

"Yes."

The Traveler smiled warmly, as pure as a Glaze Lily in full bloom.

"Mr. Zhongli… you’re such a kind person."

"Am I?" Zhongli’s response was ambiguous, his tone tinged with self-mockery.

"Morax, the Geo Archon, is nothing more than a being tormented by his inability to uphold his original contract."

"One day… you’ll succeed," the Traveler said softly, offering comfort to the most powerful yet tender-hearted person she had ever met. Somehow, she felt stronger for it—after all, someone who could console a strong person must have strength of their own.

"Thank you," Zhongli replied, bowing his head slightly. "I believe that as well."

Finally, he broached the true purpose of their meeting.

"Traveler, I have a new contract to propose to you."

"A new contract?" Paimon tilted her head curiously. "What kind of contract?"

"Traveler," Zhongli began, his tone earnest and precise.

"You, who hail from beyond this world, have encountered the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles and witnessed the unending wars of Teyvat. In Mondstadt, you are the Honorary Knight, blessed by Barbatos, the Anemo Archon. In Liyue, you are a participant in the Rite of Parting, hosted by Morax, the Geo Archon."

"I am certain that in Inazuma, you will be a guest of the Raiden Shogun; in Sumeru, Fontaine, Natlan, and even the final nation of Snezhnaya, you will be the protagonist of countless stories."

"You will guide this world—this Teyvat—toward an unknown future."

"Thus, Traveler, I wish to sign a new contract with you."

"What… kind of contract?" The Traveler tilted her head, her expression puzzled.

"I will accompany you on your journey," Zhongli said with solemn determination.

"You are the catalyst for change in this world. I hope to leverage the transformations, chaos, and uncertainties you encounter to achieve my own goal."

"I will aid you in resolving the issues you face along the way. All I ask is that you continue doing what you are destined to do."

"This contract is perfectly fair."

"This…" Before the Traveler could respond, Paimon eagerly interjected, nodding enthusiastically.

"Welcome, welcome! Mr. Zhongli, you’ve made the right choice! Trust me, with Lumine around, you’re guaranteed to encounter plenty of excitement."

Zhongli chuckled lightly before fixing his gaze on the Traveler.

"And you, Traveler? What do you think?"

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T/N: THE 3 BROKIES ARE GONNA JOURNEY TOGETHER?????????????

also just leaving the original sentence here

Lord Qingyun, the True Lord of Splitting Heaven and Luminous Clouds.

ALSOOOOO, BRO COULDNT BRING HIMSELF TO WRECK HAVOC ON LIYUE BECAUSE LIYUE IS SOMETHING HE AND HIS WIFE BUILT TOGETHER AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

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