Genshin Impact, starting from becoming the God of the Ocean

If the girls of Mondstadt were to see this side of their prince, they would probably faint from excitement, and before collapsing, they would probably shout, "I'm wet!"

Fortunately, Su Zhe didn't give Diluc too much time to be arrogant. Shortly after the two finished talking, they heard some commotion from the Knights of Favonius.

One by one, knights rushed out of the building, carrying notices, and posted them on some important bulletin boards in Mondstadt.

Before long, news of a public vote to decide whether to slay the Stormterror swept through the entire city, and everyone, whether they had something to do or not, rushed toward the square.

"Have you heard? The envoy is going to hold a public vote!"

"I've heard about it, I've heard about it. It's about the battle against Stormterror, right?"

"By the wind god above, this day has finally come!"

"With the envoy here, who would dare to stop us?"

"Following the will of the people—that's what makes a truly responsible leader!"

"The messenger has arrived, and Mondstadt is at peace! The messenger has arrived, and the heavens are clear!"

Such voices echoed throughout Mondstadt. The storm had subsided, and the news of the slaying of the wind dragon had spread, making it a double celebration for most people in Mondstadt.

Of course, it wasn't just the Mondstadt people who were happy, but also the Fools.

"Heh, so you've finally started taking action? It seems Archie is still somewhat useful."

Inside a high-rise building, a woman returning from an outing looked up at the Mondstadt crowd surging toward the square, a hint of disdain flashing in her eyes.

That's how Mondstadt abandoned her beloved back then.

It's ironic that all that sacrifice resulted in betrayal. Mondstadt hasn't changed at all; they keep talking about freedom, but they're all just selfish bastards.

The damage caused by betrayal is far more terrifying than a knife from an enemy.

A knife stabs the body, but betrayal wounds the heart.

Physical injuries can heal, but a dead heart can never be brought back to life.

If all this prosperity is merely a facade and a pretense, she wouldn't mind uncovering it.

Let everyone see the true face of this country, and see how despicable the man known as the Wind God is. He can't even protect his own people!

"Go, contact Archie and ask him for a mission to exterminate the dragon. We must participate this time, and I think these Mondstadt people are eager for us to lend a hand."

There's a high probability that the Wind God will appear when the Wind Dragon is defeated.

Therefore, the lady was unlikely to let such a good opportunity pass her by.

“Yes.” A member of the Fools beside her bowed slightly. “Madam, what about our agreement with Archie…”

"Just follow the plan."

The woman gave a cold laugh.

"It would be better for us if he could become the commander of the Knights. Just watch, Mondstadt will eventually crumble under the ugly desires of these people!"

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Wow~ So many people.

In a corner of the square, Ying and Paimon stood alone, watching the crowds surging in under the call of the Knights, exchanging bewildered glances.

This was the first time they had ever seen such a scene in all the days they had been in Mondstadt.

Because of the Dragon Plague, most people try to minimize going out, so Mondstadt usually looks deserted and quiet.

"Sigh~ I wonder how it will end up. Are we really going to have to fight the Wind Dragon? Traveler, what should we do if everyone agrees to go? Should we go kill the Demon Dragon too?"

Ying thought for a moment and shook her head: "I don't want to kill it. I feel... it's like me, like it has lost a loved one, very sad and heartbroken."

As Ying's mood turned somber, Paimon immediately encouraged her, "It's alright, you'll definitely find your brother, and also, the Mondstadt matter will definitely be resolved smoothly!"

"Hmph! That bastard blue-haired monster actually spoke up for outsiders. Leader Qin really misjudged him. No, no, I still have to give him an awful nickname, let's call him..."

"How about we call him Blue Melon Villain? What do you think, Traveler?"

Ying tilted her head slightly: "Sounds like an evil big boss."

Paimon put his hands on his hips and said, "Hmph~ He's definitely a bad guy! And that street singer, he's in cahoots with that Blue Melon villain. He tricked us terribly last time! I hope I don't run into him again, or he'll be sorry!"

"Hey, traveler, look over there, there's a green guy who looks just like him."

Ying looked in Paimon's direction and saw Wendy standing not far away, waving and greeting them.

"Here you are~"

Wow! He's here!

"Ya-hey~"

"He's trying to run away, let's chase him!"

Wendy quickly disappeared into the alley outside the square. Ying and Paimon hurriedly chased after her, but once inside the alley, they discovered that Wendy hadn't run away at all, but had stopped not far away.

Besides him, Diluc was also there.

"Is this dull-witted guy the hope you're talking about?"

Diluc scrutinized Luminous for a while, then shook his head, looking quite disappointed.

It didn't cause much harm, but it was quite insulting.

"Hehe~ Don't underestimate her. Su Zhe and I both think she can definitely handle it."

"Hmph! Do whatever you want. In the end, it will just turn into a farce, and Su Zhe will be the one with the headache."

Chapter 12 Su Zhe: Wind God's Power Activated, the Great Deception Technique! >>

The conversation between the two left Ying and Paimon stunned.

"The traveler, he is Lord Diluc!"

Paimon tugged at Ying's clothes and said.

Ying tilted her head, indicating her confusion.

"It's...it's Diluc, the uncrowned king of Mondstadt and a very wealthy man. I've heard he's incredibly powerful and extremely rich!"

Money makes Paimon work; in front of Lord Diluc, Paimon's previous aggressive demeanor vanished instantly.

"Alright, now that everyone's here, let's go over the plan."

Diluc waved his hand impatiently.

A bard, a little girl, a strange flying creature—are these his companions? It's really hard to feel excited.

"Hehe~ Actually, it's like this."

Wendy briefly recounted the plan that Su Zhe had discussed with them.

While Su Zhe had drawn everyone's attention, Ying went back to her old ways and stole the Sky Harp.

"The Sky Harp? What's that?"

"It's a divine artifact capable of awakening Dvalin's mind, you know? How about that? Doesn't it feel amazing?"

Paimon: ←_←

She no longer trusts this liar who only knows how to deceive people.

Fortunately, Diluc was there too. His words were a thousand times more credible than Venti's. After listening to Diluc's explanation, Luminous and Paimon immediately understood.

"So... Blue Melon villain said that on purpose to draw everyone's attention and then create an opportunity for us to steal the Sky Harp?"

"Ahem~ Take, take, not steal." Wendy coughed a few times. "We're just letting it fulfill its intended value. If it's kept locked away, what's the difference between it and a piece of Mora that can't be used?"

"Well, there is a difference, Mora... Mora... Hehe~~"

For some unknown reason, Paimon's face broke into a perverted grin.

Ying casually tossed her aside and asked about what happened next.

Even if we manage to obtain the Sky Harp, how can we be sure we can awaken Dvalin?

Moreover, judging from the current situation, most people in Mondstadt will definitely support the campaign against the Wind Dragon. Even if they are not the majority, they will become the majority through Archie's covert manipulation.

If they fail to awaken Dvalin before the expeditionary force sets out, then everything will be over.

"Don't worry about that, it's actually part of the plan, you'll see when the time comes."

Wendy gave a knowing, sly smile.

"By the way, traveler, do you still have that tear with you?"

"Take it with you."

"Can you show it to me?"

Under Wendy's watchful gaze, Ying took out the crystal formed from the Wind Dragon's tears.

This tear is the one that Wendy took after Su Zhe's battle with Dvalin at Cider Lake, and later ended up in Ying's hands by some twist of fate.

The tears that once exuded an ominous and murky aura have now become exceptionally pure.

"Huh? How could this be? It was definitely red before."

Paimon exclaimed in surprise.

"Just as I expected..."

Wendy stroked her chin thoughtfully.

"Just like that guy said... Strange, how did he know?"

"Hey, you busker, do you know what's going on?"

"Haha~ How should I know? You should ask the traveler."

Ying, of course, didn't know either, just as she didn't know why she could use elemental powers without the Eye of God.

I don't even know how big Teyvat is, how could I possibly know this kind of question!

"Alright, enough with the fun. If you're going to take action, now's the best opportunity."

Diluc spoke up to remind him.

Ying and Paimon exchanged a glance, and finally decided to get on this pirate ship first. If the ship leaked, they could always get off.

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