Genshin Impact: A Red Teyvat Life Starting from Zero

Conducting trade activities, facilitating people-to-people exchanges, and especially providing a stable supply of food and water—in the desert, any large-scale force would be bewildered by such a feat.

Most people supported establishing friendly relations with Black Gold City, and even the Matriarch and those old fogies couldn't stop them no matter how hard they tried.

This was common knowledge from the beginning; it was Gerald's open scheme. Anyone who dared to stop him would likely have their position as the matriarch or elder changed hands soon.

Therefore, recognizing this, Matriarch Babel wisely took the initiative to "persuade" the elders to temporarily ally with Black Gold City.

Coincidentally, we can also use the resources of Black Gold City to search for the legendary Eternal Oasis.

As for Aru Village, they had no interest in getting involved in the messy affairs of the desert; they just wanted to live their lives and didn't care about other things, such as who was nominally in charge.

In this way, Gerald has almost completely controlled all the power in the desert except for the Legacy of the God-King. The desert region is only missing the Legacy of the God-King to achieve unification.

For the past few days, he has been busy infiltrating the interior of the God King's Legacy.

To be honest, many ordinary mercenaries had already considered leaving and didn't want to continue following their group and working in the Legacy of the God-King.

They couldn't wait to "retire" in Black Gold City.

In this way, the two sides almost immediately reached an agreement.

After this period of development, many members of the various mercenary groups within the Legacy of the God-King have been turned, and they are just waiting for the right opportunity.

Gerrard is also waiting, waiting for a better opportunity.

Not long before, the New Rice Wife was established and announced its support for the liberation movement throughout Teyvat. He realized that his opportunity had arrived.

Coincidentally, during this period, the Legacy of the God-King convened a large number of mercenary groups for a meeting to discuss how to deal with the threat posed by his Black Gold City.

What a coincidence, isn't it?

A tactic of attacking from both inside and outside, with the attack originating from the center, was quickly devised.

"Commander, I don't quite understand why we have to wait until now."

Gerald turned around and saw the young man who had been by his side since he was just the vice-captain of a small mercenary group.

"Logically speaking, the legacy of the God-King should have been resolved long ago, but we insisted on waiting until now. Can't we just..."

"And then what?" Gerald countered.

"From now on... of course we can travel freely."

Gerrard didn't reply immediately, but shook his head.

"We are ultimately not legitimate, and the Order of the Church is still above us, so we are always limited. As for Fontaine and Inazuma, they have never supported our independence in the past. We need to lie low, but now, a turning point has come."

He quite liked this young man; he was very clever.

"What's the turning point?"

"The Inazuma people will support us now because they have stood up for themselves, they have made a public commitment, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, we will be the first again. As long as we take action, they will inevitably support us. In comparison, the opinions of the Fontaine people are not so important."

He has always been very clear about this, saying that it involves both Fontaine and Inazuma, but in reality, the core issue is still Inazuma.

Especially now, with the entire Teyvat community discussing the Inazuma people's power to destroy gods, no one would dare to provoke them at this time.

Gerald glanced at his watch; it was almost evening. He had spent the entire day traveling.

There's no signal here now, and all I have is the Steambird newspaper from the last few days. There's still some time before my scheduled reading time, so I decided to pick it up and start reading.

The first thing that caught my eye was the news about Inazuma judging the gods.

Then, Inazuma held a press conference, where the Inazuma people clearly announced that the era of divine rule had ended in Inazuma.

From this moment forward, Inazuma will no longer acknowledge the Thunder God's dominion over Inazuma.

Whether it's the current Thunder God movies, or whoever succeeds him in the future, or any other deity, they will not acknowledge his rule over Inazuma.

All rights of Inazuma belong to the people of Inazuma, not to any god.

Coincidentally, this corresponds to yesterday's trial of Lei Films and the stripping of its ruling power. A smooth combo brought an end to the era of Inazuma walking with the gods.

Secondly, they announced that they would not prioritize using the power capable of destroying gods against other countries unless they or their allies were attacked by a demon god-level power, or a country that had been attacked by a demon god-level power requested assistance.

The press conference outlined the criteria for classifying so-called demon-god level powers.

This undoubtedly brought a sigh of relief to people from all countries. However, it made Gerald shake his head.

"Pity."

He believes that saying nothing might maintain a high-pressure deterrent against some opposing forces.

Chapter 237 Melee

In the ruins where the headquarters of the God-King's Legacy is located.

By this time, it was getting dark, and the last mercenary group to attend the meeting entered the ruins.

"You guys haven't taught enough lately, have you? What's wrong? Have you gotten rusty? Do you need me to teach you?"

They had barely entered the ruins and gone a short distance when they entered a transit hall, where they were "warmly entertained" by the mercenaries of the God-King's Legacy headquarters.

Several people walked over, shoulder to shoulder, eager to make a move.

They were surrounded by a large number of mercenaries from headquarters, who were watching them intently.

In the past, most mercenary groups would have chosen to compromise in such a situation.

Those who are descendants of the God-King still rely on them for their work, and usually they just get a beating.

This time, however, things are a little different.

"Snapped!"

The punch thrown by the squad leader was blocked.

Immediately afterwards, his wrist was grabbed and he was kicked away.

The commander of the auxiliary regiment remained calm after completing all of this.

The sudden turn of events left the mercenaries of the God King's Legacy headquarters somewhat bewildered.

"Have you all gone too far?"

The squad leader of the main force mercenaries, who had been kicked away, got up from the ground with a distorted expression.

Although he was just a nobody within the God-King's Legacy, a small patrol captain who was constantly bullied, it didn't stop him from being arrogant and domineering towards the people in these affiliated groups.

It's because these affiliated regiments all have something on them that they can use against them.

The mere title of "the legacy of the God-King" was enough to allow him to do whatever he pleased.

In the past, no matter what he did to these subordinate groups, no one ever dared to disobey him. It was as if no matter what someone of a higher rank in the organization asked him to do, he had to obediently and humbly do it.

Even if you beat him up for no reason, it's the same.

He did the same to the people in these affiliated groups.

And today, I was actually beaten instead?

I was beaten up by my boss in the morning, and then I was beaten up again by these lowly subordinates in the afternoon?

Is it true that using emotions to oppress others has become a dead end for me? Am I destined to be the one who has nowhere to vent my frustrations?

His squad of mercenaries gradually surrounded them, looking at the mercenary group with unfriendly expressions.

The squad leader looked around and examined the small mercenary group's representative team.

There are 18 people on site versus 12 people, so the advantage is in my favor!

"Fuck me!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the surrounding mercenaries rushed forward, ready to teach these rebellious mercenaries a lesson and show them what respect and hierarchy really meant.

However, the last unforgettable scene of their lives appeared.

Without hesitation, the men pulled out their weapons.

A flash of light, and before anyone could react, only the squad leader remained on the scene.

"You...you...you...are you really planning a rebellion? Don't forget, the things your group has done are enough to make everyone in Sumeru tear you apart! Aren't you afraid it will be exposed?"

The squad leader was completely terrified.

He never imagined that these affiliated groups would rebel.

His men went up unarmed, intending to teach these affiliated groups a lesson.

As a result, they suffered a great loss.

They were killed without any resistance.

Then look at the commander of the auxiliary regiment, who slowly walked to the squad leader's side, carrying a scimitar, and said as he walked.

"Of course we're scared. Ever since you forced us to do these things, we brothers have been unable to eat or sleep properly. Sometimes we even think that we might as well just turn ourselves in to the disciplinary officer."

"Since you're afraid, you..."

"But no one will ever be like me again."

Along with the words of the subordinate regiment leader, a clever member of their regiment opened the gate to the God King's Legacy base, following the steps they had seen the mercenaries at the God King's Legacy headquarters take.

They also moved the "goods" they had prepared from outside to jam the gate, preventing it from being closed remotely.

"Help! Help!"

The squad leader tried to turn and run away, but in his panic, he tripped and fell.

He had barely crawled two steps on the ground when the commander of the subordinate regiment chopped off his head.

Looking at the familiar faces before him, the regimental commander couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

After all these years, I can say that I've finally put an end to one of my regrets.

Even if I die in tonight's operation, it will be worth it.

He took out a pocket watch and checked the time.

It's time, and the various mercenary groups inside have probably already started their operations.

As he expected, shouts of fighting and killing gradually came from the surrounding passages.

"Gentlemen, our mission is to wait for the Black Gold City guards to arrive, act as their guides, and guard the gate until then."