I, the Geo Archon Morax with 2.1 Billion Mora, Have Joined a Chat Group [96]

“What’s the plan?”

The Traveler’s voice was brief, direct, and decisive.

“Childe, Tartaglia?” Ganyu asked softly.

“Heh~~! That’s me.” A flash of lightning accompanied Childe’s words as his Foul Legacy transformation unraveled. The power of his Delusion collapsed, leaving him exposed—his body thin, and his hand clutching at his injured shoulder.

A shallow but persistent sword wound across his abdomen continued to seep blood.

“As a Harbinger of Snezhnaya, why did you attack our Golden House?” Ganyu asked, her tone calm but firm.

Childe responded with a cold laugh, refusing to answer immediately.

Paimon, who had been silently observing, floated forward, rubbing her chin in thought before asking, “Childe, did you attack the Golden House to steal the Gnosis from Rex Lapis’s body?”

“Isn’t it obvious?” Childe finally replied, his tone laced with frustration.

“I made two critical errors. First, I discovered that Rex Lapis’s body didn’t contain the Gnosis. Whether it was moved by the adepti or the Qixing, or if Rex Lapis faked his death altogether, I don’t know. But this single mistake turned all my plans into a fool’s errand.”

“And my second mistake…” His sharp gaze locked onto the Traveler. “...was underestimating you.”

“I’ve always thrived on the thrill of fighting the strong. It’s how I climbed to the rank of Harbinger in Snezhnaya—through sheer power and combat prowess. Yet, here and now, I realize I completely misjudged you.”

“You’re far stronger than I anticipated. I owe you an apology, Traveler. I considered Ganyu and Keqing my only threats, but in the end, it was you who delivered the decisive blow, pushing me to my limits.”

The Traveler remained composed, her expression steady. She gave a small nod and replied, “My power… it’s still recovering.”

“I was even stronger before.”

Her brief statement carried a quiet, unshakable confidence.

Ganyu acknowledged her words with a nod, about to press Childe further, when he suddenly burst into laughter.

“Hahaha! If I were you, I wouldn’t waste time here. I’d be heading to Guyun Stone Forest right now.”

Ganyu frowned slightly. “Why?”

“Did you think I gave you the method to produce the [Sigils of Permission] just to make you wary and lure Millelith away from the city?” Childe smirked, his voice filled with grim satisfaction.

“My plan always included a backup: to use the [Sigils of Permission] to awaken a god. I’ve already had them placed in Guyun Stone Forest. If I failed here, the Sigils would activate. By my estimate, it should already be happening.”

“What?” For the first time, Ganyu’s expression truly changed.

Before she could act, a tremendous surge of Hydro energy rippled from the direction of the sea.

“Ah, right on schedule,” Childe said, chuckling.

“Behold: Osial, Overlord of the Vortex. Sealed in Guyun Stone Forest by Rex Lapis, this ancient Hydro god with eight colossal heads has broken free.”

“You… you deserve death!” Ganyu’s usually serene tone trembled with anger.

Known for her grace and tranquility, Ganyu now found herself unable to contain her rage.

For centuries, she had faithfully upheld Rex Lapis’s contract and devoted herself to the prosperity of Liyue. Now, the city and its people faced mortal peril due to this calamity.

Her hands trembled as she drew her longbow. Frost energy condensed into an arrow, which she aimed directly at Childe.

“Tartaglia, Harbinger of Snezhnaya, as the Secretary of the Liyue Qixing, I hereby declare you guilty of unforgivable crimes!”

Whoosh!

The arrow shot forth, swift and unrelenting.

“He can’t die here.”

A sultry voice echoed from the shadows, and with a wave of frigid energy, Ganyu’s arrow was frozen mid-flight, shattering as it fell to the ground.

From the darkness emerged a tall, elegant woman. Her long legs, clad in white stockings, clicked against the floor with each deliberate step. A dark rose mask covered one of her eyes, the other radiating cold disdain.

“La Signora?” Paimon gasped in shock.

The Traveler tensed, stepping back instinctively and raising her sword to face both Childe and Signora.

“Well, well, Childe. Look at the mess you’ve made,” Signora said mockingly as she approached him.

“Heh. Here to gloat?” Childe sneered. “I’m not finished yet.”

“Enough.” Signora dismissed his retort with a flick of her hand before turning to Ganyu and the Traveler.

“Tartaglia’s mission was to retrieve the Gnosis from Rex Lapis’s body. But it seems there’s no Gnosis to be found. Since our goal has failed, there’s no point in continuing this fight.”

“Instead of wasting time with us, perhaps you should head to Guyun Stone Forest to deal with the god we’ve unleashed.”

With those words, a blizzard engulfed the Golden House.

Through the swirling snow, Signora grabbed Childe by the collar, retreating into the storm.

Neither Ganyu nor the Traveler moved, their eyes locked on the vanishing figures.

Moments later, Signora’s voice echoed one final time through the icy gale:

“Let this be Rex Lapis’s trial for Liyue. We shall retreat for now, leaving you to face the calamity.”

As the storm subsided, Ganyu frowned, her gaze somber.

Turning to the Traveler, she hesitated before asking, “Traveler, it seems there are many questions you’ve been holding back since we first met tonight.”

“Mm…” The Traveler nodded slightly.

“Well then,” Paimon interrupted, speaking for her companion, “let’s get straight to it!”

“Did you already know Rex Lapis faked his death?”

“Did you know that Zhongli from the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor is actually Rex Lapis himself?”

“Did you know about everything that’s been happening here?”

Ganyu remained silent for a moment before nodding softly, confirming their suspicions.

“Yes.”

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