Chapter 42. The Fourth (Fifth) Archon
At that moment, a notification appeared within the Chat Group.
[Paimon: "@Futsu Mitama, are you there?! We have a major discovery!!!"]
[Futsu Mitama: "What discovery?"]
[Kuki Shinobu: "A major discovery? What did you find?"]
[Paimon: "Hehe! It's incredible!!!"]
[Sangonomiya Kokomi: "Have you found a way out?"]
[Paimon: "This—not exactly—"]
[Lumine: "Let me explain. We found Tartaglia."]
[Futsu Mitama: "I see. Then everyone except Aila has gathered."]
[Aila: "??? Young master, I am here, but my situation differs from yours."]
[Futsu Mitama: "I know. How long until your battle begins?"]
[Aila: "About a day. That is the limit."]
[Azhdaha: "Wait—everyone is gathered? Has Alatus been found as well?"]
[Shenhe: "The Conqueror of Demons has been found, though his mood is not ideal."]
[Azhdaha: "What happened? Did he realize he is too short? Honestly, after so many years, shouldn't he have grown taller?"]
[Keqing: "..."]
[Zhongli: "..."]
[Guizhong: "Azhdaha—your words are unusually sharp today. I didn't realize you're this mean before"]
[Azhdaha: "A jest. Merely easing the atmosphere. Still, the only thing that could trouble him is likely that matter. You encountered enemies, did you not?"]
[Kuki Shinobu: "Yes. They are extremely strong. Xiao said they are elites among elites—far beyond the Shogunate forces I once faced."]
[Futsu Mitama: "Indeed."]
[Raiden Ei: "?"]
[Raiden Makoto: "…"]
[Yae Miko: "Wait—did you encounter the Millelith of the past within that space?"]
[Albedo: "On the way! Approximately a day and a half remaining!"]
[Klee: "Klee is flying!!!"]
[Venti: "Flying is faster than running, is it not~"]
[Venti: "Shinobu, could you elaborate? In what way are they not on the same level? Is the disparity truly so great? Of course~ this is also what Baal and Beelzebub wish to know."]
[Kuki Shinobu: "No offense intended, but the difference is indeed quite great. When I fought several Liyue exorcists just now, their individual strength did not surpass mine. Yet their coordination was tight. It created a sense of being completely suppressed—left only to defend."]
[Kuki Shinobu: "It is a sensation I never experienced against the Shogunate Army. It also made me genuinely realize just how battle-hardened Liyue's warriors once were." ]
[Yae Miko: "Hehehehe~~ In truth, that assessment is not inaccurate. The Shogunate Army, in its current state, is indeed rather lacking." ]
[Raiden Makoto: "Sigh~ there is little that can be done. Five hundred years have passed, after all of that, now—" ]
[Raiden Ei: "..."]
[Raiden Ei: "It was my oversight." ]
[Yae Miko: "Realizing it now is not too late Inazuma has already begun its path of reform"]
[Yae Miko: "Still, if one were to speak of it—five centuries ago, Inazuma stood at the height of its military power. At that time, numerous powerful yokai served within the Shogunate Army, and many samurai possessed exceptional strength." ]
[Yae Miko: "It is only due to the Abyssal Tide—and the governance under a certain Shogun—that the Shogunate Army has become what it is today~~~"]
[Futsu Mitama: "That is enough. Continue further, and it would be discourteous. Let us return to the matter at hand." ]
[Futsu Mitama: "@Paimon @Lumine, is Tartaglia with you?" ]
[Lumine: "Yes, he is here. He seemed to be engaged in combat earlier, though after a brief exchange, he claimed they were merely stray monsters. Yelan does not trust him entirely. She suspects he may be searching for something." ]
[Paimon: "He looks suspicious and untrustworthy. Not only did he hold back in battle, but ever since joining us, he has done nothing and merely observes from the side." ]
[Lumine: "That is because Yelan warned him not to act unnecessarily." ]
[Futsu Mitama: "I see. In truth, Tartaglia can be trusted—but only within this space, and only during operations in The Chasm." ]
[Futsu Mitama: "Outside of that—he is generally not to be trusted." ]
[Kuki Shinobu: "In this incident, he is merely acting as an enforcer. As for his true objective within The Chasm, that remains unclear." ]
[Sangonomiya Kokomi: "Mm~ although a Fatui Harbinger is not someone to be trusted lightly, this Tartaglia's disposition is tolerable. Provided no 'accidents' occur, a measure of trust is acceptable." ]
[Paimon: "Hearing all this—my head is starting to itch again. It feels like something is about to grow." ]
[Lumine: "To put it simply—Tartaglia is currently acting as a chef, preparing food for you." ]
[Paimon: "Oh! Then he can be trusted for now! So that's how it is! As expected of the Traveler—she understands me perfectly!" ]
[Greater Lord Rukkhadevata: "Using food as an analogy?" ]
[Albedo: "As expected of Paimon, perhaps." ]
[Klee: "Klee has learned such a simple analogy!" ]
[Guizhong: "Klee-chan, do not imitate such things so casually." ]
Within the Chat Group, the discussion gradually drifted off-topic.
On his end, Futsu Mitama had already begun preparing to advance at full speed. There was no longer any need to release his divine aura to search for Tartaglia.
He had not expected Tartaglia to already be with Lumine—an unexpected yet favorable development.
At the very least, everyone except Aila had now been accounted for.
"We must proceed at full speed."
Futsu Mitama glanced at the positional distance between his group and Lumine's, then spoke evenly,
"If nothing unforeseen occurs, we should reach them within approximately an hour."
He directed these words toward Xiao, as the others could communicate through the Chat Group.
Xiao gave a slight nod, indicating his agreement.
The rest likewise signaled their assent.
At that moment, Sangonomiya Kokomi spoke, " Mitama, is there truly no need for rest?"
All acts of shattering and traversing space had relied entirely upon his power. Since entering this domain, he had scarcely paused. Such sustained exertion naturally raised concern.
"No issue." Futsu Mitama dismissed the concern with a slight motion of his hand. "If it becomes a problem, I will rest. I do not gamble with my life."
"If you reach your limit, inform us immediately."
Kokomi's concern remained evident.
Kuki Shinobu also inclined her head slightly.
"We can handle battles of that level. Even if a stronger enemy appears, we will endure."
She understood his intentions clearly.
He intended to escort them to Lumine, Yelan, and Tartaglia—then proceed alone to Aila, drawing all hostility upon himself.
Futsu Mitama's strength was unquestionable.
As Raiden Ei had once stated, even without Archon authority, he already stood at the threshold of that realm.
More importantly, his strength did not lie in singular duels—but in overwhelming, large-scale destruction.
No matter how refined the Millelith's coordination, it could not withstand attacks such as Musou no Hitotachi or Planet Befall.
Those were not precise strikes—they were forces that engulfed entire battlefields.
It was for that reason that his earlier battle with the Shogun had been conducted in the sky, rather than upon the ground.
Thus, alone, he was even more formidable.
Yet before that moment arrived, Kuki Shinobu wished for him to conserve his strength.
To face what was to come in his optimal state.
"Understood."
Futsu Mitama gave a brief nod. Then, raising the Seven Thunders of Retribution: Narukami, he split space once more.
As the rift opened, his expression shifted slightly.
He felt wind. Within space itself.
"As firm as a rock."
Geo energy surged forth, forming a Geo Shield that enveloped everyone.
"It seems the consciousness of this space has begun to obstruct our advance. Remain vigilant. If anything feels amiss, inform me immediately."
With that, he stepped into the rift once more.
Time passed swiftly.
Though they advanced rapidly, the situation steadily deteriorated. The consciousness of the space had begun to anticipate their movements.
On multiple occasions, the moment they emerged from a spatial traversal, formations of Millelith and exorcists were already waiting.
Worse still, the opposition expanded.
Creatures such as Geovishaps and Mitachurls appeared.
Even Fatui forces manifested.
This space had clearly absorbed countless beings.
Their objective was singular: halt Futsu Mitama's advance at all costs.
Yet aside from the coordination of Millelith and exorcists, none posed a significant threat.
Against Xiao and Shenhe, these enemies fell swiftly.
Before reinforcements could arrive, the group would already have broken through space once more.
Originally, they had expected to reunite with Lumine within an hour. Instead, due to constant interference and the increasingly unstable spatial environment—
It took nearly seven to eight hours.
"Bang—!!!"
As space fractured once more, the group emerged, their condition visibly worn, landing within what appeared to be an abandoned tunnel.
"Phew~ I'm alive."
Kuki Shinobu collapsed to the ground, her attire torn, streaks of blood visible across her skin.
The others were in similar condition.
During traversal, the violent spatial currents had shattered the Geo Shield. Even a glancing contact had left deep wounds.
Sangonomiya Kokomi rose and began healing them.
Fortunately, these were superficial injuries.
Moments later, they had fully recovered.
"Hm?"
At that moment, Lumine, Yelan, Tartaglia, and Paimon approached. Yelan's gaze sharpened, a flicker of surprise passing through her eyes. Even Tartaglia appeared genuinely astonished.
"What exactly did you encounter?"
For even Futsu Mitama appeared disheveled—a rare sight. This was a group capable of contending even with Archons. And yet—
They stood here, worn and battered.
"Remain alert. The enemy may arrive at any moment."
Futsu Mitama rose, issuing a warning.
They had only just escaped a confrontation involving Bosacius, the Millelith, exorcists, and numerous other forces. All except Bosacius had been eliminated.
Their current state was due not to battle—but to the instability of space itself.
Lumine immediately drew her blade.
Tartaglia summoned his twin weapons.
Yelan's bracelet glowed faintly as she scanned their surroundings.
They waited.
Thirty seconds passed.
No enemy appeared.
"Um—where is the enemy?"
Paimon tilted her head in confusion.
Futsu Mitama exhaled slowly, tension leaving his body as he sat down.
"It appears this is a safe zone. For now, they might not pursue us. I will rest briefly—I am exhausted."
If no enemies appeared within that window, it meant temporary safety.
Whether this was due to the nature of the space—or because they had eradicated too many enemies in their last encounter—It did not matter.
For now, they had respite.
After hours of relentless traversal and combat, even Futsu Mitama had reached his limit.
He needed rest.
"You should rest properly."
Yelan glanced at Kuki Shinobu. "May we speak for a moment?"
Kuki Shinobu nodded in understanding.
The two stepped aside.
Nearby, Shenhe and Kokomi seated themselves beside Futsu Mitama, entering a state of quiet rest.
Xiao likewise withdrew, closing his eyes. For him, the exhaustion was not merely physical—but mental. To battle former comrades weighed heavily upon him.
Tartaglia hesitated, clearly wishing to inquire further. Yet seeing the others resting, he turned and followed after Yelan and Kuki Shinobu.
"Why are you here?"
Yelan's tone carried a trace of displeasure.
"It is fine," Kuki Shinobu replied calmly. "There is no issue in him knowing."
Seeing Kuki Shinobu express her stance, Yelan did not continue to intervene.
"What exactly did you experience just now?" Tartaglia asked directly.
At this moment, both Yelan and Tartaglia were in urgent need of information.
For the past eight or nine hours, they had been traversing this tunnel back and forth. Although there existed a path leading toward the region where the colossal Fantastic Compass loomed in the sky, that area yielded nothing beyond fragmented final words left behind by Liyue's predecessors.
Under such circumstances, new intelligence had become indispensable if they wished to break the current stalemate.
"Don't rush. Let me catch my breath first,"
Kuki Shinobu replied, fully aware of their urgency, yet choosing to steady the pace.
At present, she herself was utterly exhausted. If Yelan had not called her aside—and if Futsu Mitama and the others had not required rest—she would likely have collapsed on the spot before even relaying this information.
"Alright."
Yelan and Tartaglia both nodded, signaling their agreement.
"First—what we encountered just now was—"
Kuki Shinobu began to recount everything in detail, laying out a substantial body of information. This included intelligence previously provided by Black Aila, as well as their first-hand experiences.
This mysterious space had long been suspected to possess extraordinary properties. Five hundred years ago, when the Abyssal Beasts of Khaenri'ah surged forth, Bosacius had chosen to seal them within this domain—precisely because he recognized its uniqueness.
Yet what he had not anticipated was that this space itself possessed consciousness.
It was, in a sense…alive.
Based on Kuki Shinobu's deductions, during that catastrophic battle five centuries ago, numerous Millelith soldiers and exorcists perished within this domain. After their deaths, what they left behind—whether memories, residual will, or something more intangible—had given rise to these fragmented subspaces.
According to Futsu Mitama's description, the phenomenon bore resemblance to a "dream space."
Although Kuki Shinobu did not fully grasp why he chose that particular analogy, she found it plausible that each isolated space was shaped by the most deeply imprinted moments within those fallen individuals' memories.
Just as in the snowbound Inazuma City witnessed within Aila and Black Aila's domain.
Over the span of five centuries, countless beings—human and otherwise—had perished here.
Thus, within this vast construct, innumerable such spaces had formed.
And it was through the Chat Group's positioning function that Futsu Mitama had forcibly guided everyone from the farthest reaches of this labyrinthine structure to their present location.
As for those who had died within this space—they now existed as "phantoms."
They could not truly perish.
Even if destroyed once, they would inevitably reappear.
After all—they were already dead.
Listening to this explanation, Yelan and Tartaglia exchanged a glance, each seeing the unmistakable trace of astonishment reflected in the other's eyes.
Because this information was nothing short of staggering.
Although they themselves had encountered and defeated a number of monsters within this space, they had yet to face the terrifying entities Kuki Shinobu described.
"The Millelith and exorcists from five hundred years ago—"
A subtle note of relief surfaced in Yelan's voice.
"It's fortunate we did not encounter them. Otherwise, the consequences would have been dire."
As a high-ranking figure within Liyue, Yelan was well aware that the present-day Millelith could not be directly compared to their predecessors.
At that time, Liyue existed in a far more volatile era. Those soldiers and exorcists had been tempered by genuine warfare, their capabilities refined through constant life-and-death struggle.
In every aspect—combat instinct, coordination, and resilience—they surpassed their modern counterparts.
Moreover, those who perished here were not merely ordinary troops.
They were the elites among elites.
They had stood at the forefront against the Abyssal Tide—the very catastrophe that sought to engulf the Seven Nations.
Though they ultimately fell, the level of power they could unleash, especially when cornered, was something even Yelan found difficult to fully comprehend.
And precisely because she understood this, she felt a quiet sense of relief. Had such adversaries appeared before her and Tartaglia alone—
Total annihilation would have been the most probable outcome.
"I, for one, find it quite exciting."
In stark contrast, Tartaglia's eyes gleamed with unrestrained enthusiasm.
The most elite Millelith of five centuries past. A Thunder Yaksha.
To him, this was not a threat—it was an irresistible challenge.
A battle worth seeking.
The monsters he had faced earlier were far too weak, scarcely even qualifying as a proper warm-up.
As a warrior, he thrived on confrontation.
The stronger the opponent, the more fiercely his spirit burned.
Yelan cast him a sideways glance, a faint trace of mockery curving at her lips, yet she chose not to respond.
Because she knew—when the moment truly arrived, Tartaglia would be the first to charge forward without hesitation.
A warrior in the purest sense.
In the face of powerful foes, retreat was not a concept he acknowledged.
"Alright. That's all the information I have. You can discuss it further among yourselves."
Kuki Shinobu exhaled slowly, the last of her strength fading.
"I need to rest."
Without waiting for a reply, she returned to Futsu Mitama's side, sat down, and closed her eyes.
"This is going to be troublesome—"
Yelan murmured, her brows knitting slightly as she sank into thought.
Tartaglia glanced at her expression and spoke casually, his tone edged with provocation.
"What's wrong? Did that scare you? You people from the Ministry of Civil Affairs are a bit too cautious."
Yelan merely gave him a brief look, offering no rebuttal.
Instead, she turned and walked back toward the resting group.
Within the stone-laden tunnel, silence prevailed as everyone quietly rested.
Time slipped by minute after minute. Exhaustion ultimately overtook Futsu Mitama, and he drifted into sleep amidst his rest. He had originally assumed that reaching this place would take no more than one or two hours, yet reality had stretched that expectation into seven or eight.
In a sense—it was his miscalculation.
He had underestimated this space far too much. It was far more unstable than he had imagined.
After an indeterminate period, Futsu Mitama's consciousness gradually resurfaced. His physical strength had recovered to a certain extent, yet something felt…off.
The back of his head was soft.
This unexpected sensation left him momentarily puzzled. Had someone sent him a pillow through the Chat Group's red packet function?
With that thought in mind, he slowly opened his eyes—and immediately froze.
"Eh?"
He abruptly sat up, only to realize that he had been resting upon Shenhe's lap the entire time.
A lap pillow.
And not only that—Why was Kokomi hugging his thigh?!
"You're awake."
Shenhe's expression remained utterly composed, as though nothing about this situation was unusual.
Meanwhile, Kokomi, still holding onto Futsu Mitama's leg, stirred awake due to his sudden movement. A faint blush immediately spread across her face as she realized what she had been doing.
She quickly sat upright, her posture snapping back into composure—clearly not expecting that her habit of clutching something while sleeping would persist even here—nor that her "target" would be Futsu Mitama.
"Ah~ Is it morning?" Paimon yawned, rubbing her eyes as she floated upright. "Traveler, is there anything to eat?"
"…"
Lumine pressed a hand to her forehead, visibly at a loss for words.
"This…how long have we slept?"
Futsu Mitama looked around at the group, then turned toward Shenhe as he asked the question.
Although his stamina had largely recovered, he could clearly feel something amiss.
His body was restored—but his mind felt heavier.
Not only had it not recovered—it seemed to be continuously draining.
"About ten-plus hours. I didn't keep exact count—I slept for a while as well."
Shenhe's tone remained calm as she answered.
"That's…quite a long time."
Yelan spoke up from the side. Seeing that everyone had awakened, she added,
"You've all rested for a considerable duration. And during that time, not a single enemy appeared. That can be considered a good sign."
Ever since learning of the Millelith, the exorcists, and the Thunder Yaksha, Yelan had not allowed herself even a moment of rest. Her focus had remained entirely on her surroundings.
If anything had appeared, she would have intercepted it immediately and awakened the others.
Fortunately, nothing did.
Yet that absence itself was unsettling.
Because while no enemies had emerged, the sense of mental fatigue had only deepened.
Even for someone like Yelan—who could endure days without sleep—less than a day in this space had already begun to wear down her clarity.
"A good thing?"
Xiao opened his eyes, his fingers tightening slightly.
"This is likely not a good thing. The rate of physical recovery has slowed, while mental fatigue continues to intensify. If this continues—"
His gaze sharpened.
"we may exhaust ourselves to death here."
"We need to break this deadlock."
Xiao's awareness of his own condition was precise. Others might assume they simply had not rested well—
But Xiao, who had endured relentless battles across Liyue for millennia, understood his limits better than anyone.
After repeated combat, even a brief rest should restore him to at least seventy or eighty percent of his peak condition.
Yet now, after such prolonged rest, his mental state had not improved in the slightest.
Instead, it had deteriorated.
And his physical strength had only barely reached seventy percent.
This "safe zone," devoid of enemies, was far too abnormal.
"Agreed." Tartaglia nodded, his tone tinged with impatience. "Since everyone's awake, why don't we move out?"
His restlessness was unmistakable.
Nearly a full day without combat had left him itching for battle.
If this continued… he felt he might rot from inactivity alone.
"Wait. Not yet."
Futsu Mitama shook his head slightly, his gaze sweeping across the group.
"Give me a moment longer. I need a bit more rest."
At his words, both Xiao and Tartaglia—who had been on the verge of urging immediate action—fell silent.
Yelan also gave a small nod.
Futsu Mitama was their core.
His condition determined their survival.
And in truth—his request had little to do with rest.
The cooldown was about to end.
The Chat Group's sign-in timer was nearly refreshed, and he intended to seize that exact moment before moving again.
He had sensed it days ago—
The group level was on the verge of advancing.
If not for Black Aila's urgent situation, he would have delayed entering the Chasm altogether, waiting until the group reached Level 4 before proceeding.
But circumstances had forced his hand.
Now that he was here, there was no turning back. Still—
If there was even a chance to break through to the next level now, he would not let it slip.
Without hesitation, Futsu Mitama opened the Chat Group and rapidly @-ed every member, urging them to sign in.
[Yae Miko: "Ara~ It seems our little one is in quite the hurry."]
[Raiden Makoto: "Given the situation he's facing, urgency is only natural."]
[Guizhong: "Strange—it's been so long. Hasn't he received it yet?"]
[Azhdaha: "Hmm? Received what?"]
[Venti: "Oh? Received what? Care to confess?"]
[Guizhong: "It's nothing significant…only that, knowing Futsu Mitama was heading into the Chasm, Morax granted him the Geo Archon Authority."]
[Raiden Ei: "What?!"]
[Raiden Makoto: "Morax!!! It is time!!! To settle accounts!!! @Yae Miko, go. Make a trip to Liyue."]
[Yae Miko: "Hmm? And why should I do that?"]
[Raiden Makoto: "Go to the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor and give Zhongli a proper beating."]
[Azhdaha: "Hey! Why are you targeting him?! That's outright bullying!"]
[Keqing: "Why would you beat up Mr. Zhongli?!"]
[Raiden Makoto: "Because it's entirely his fault!!! For the first time giving away Geo Archon Legacy and NOW THIS!!!"]
[Rukkhadevata: "Pfft~"]
[Venti: "Hahahaha—!"]
[Zhongli: "…"]
[Guizhong: "Still—@Futsu Mitama, have you received it yet?"]
[Futsu Mitama: "Not yet. But more importantly, the sign-in cooldown is about to refresh. Whether we break through to Level 4 depends on this moment!"]
[Shenhe: "Understood."]
[Aila: "Mm. Young Master, you can do it."]
[Albedo: "Still within three minutes. No need to rush—I've nearly reached Liyue Harbor. If all goes well, once I settle Klee, I'll come to join you."]
[Albedo: "Should we entrust her to Director Hu?"]
[Zhongli: "No."]
[Keqing: "Absolutely not!"]
[Azhdaha: "No. Definitely not."]
[Guizhong: "Yes—under no circumstances."]
[Klee: "Eh? What's wrong with Sister Hu Tao?"]
[Zhongli: "Director Hu has matters to attend to."]
[Keqing: "Yes, she's been quite busy lately. Let Klee come with me—I'm already within the Chasm."]
[Guizhong: "Mm, mm! Let her stay with Keqing. She's quite capable when it comes to taking care of children."]
[Albedo: "Very well. Klee, what do you think?"]
[Klee: "Mmm~ Klee will go with Sister Keqing Although Klee also wants to play with Sister Hu Tao, if Sister Hu Tao is busy, Klee will be a good child."]
[Sangonomiya Kokomi: "Klee is truly well-behaved. Once we leave here, I'll prepare some desserts for you."]
[Kuki Shinobu: "Mm. We'll even use the legendary kitchenware."]
[Klee: "Yay!! Sister Shinobu and Sister Kokomi are saints!!!"][…]
[Futsu Mitama: "…"]
Deep within the Chasm, Futsu Mitama silently wiped away a bead of sweat.
For a brief moment, he genuinely felt that Liyue Harbor had narrowly escaped disaster.
Because, by all reasonable estimation, the defenses of Liyue Harbor must currently be at their weakest.
From what Guizhong had implied, both Zhongli and she herself had to stay guard into the Chasm. That alone meant the two greatest pillars of Liyue's strength were absent from the surface.
Meanwhile, the Millelith had already been mobilized in large numbers for exploration efforts within the Chasm, and the exorcist factions were likely to follow suit.
Under such circumstances, it was entirely plausible that Liyue Harbor now stood unusually unguarded.
If, at such a time, Hu Tao and Klee were to— "play" together—
Futsu Mitama chose not to complete that thought.
Fortunately, Klee remained a well-behaved child, and Zhongli, Guizhong, Keqing, and the others had reacted with remarkable speed.
Thus, a potential catastrophe had been quietly averted.
However—there was another matter weighing more heavily on Futsu Mitama's mind.
Zhongli had clearly sent the Geo Archon Authority toward him. Yet even after all this time, there had been no sign of its arrival. Had it been intercepted somewhere along the way?
Or—
Had his continuous shattering and traversal of space caused such instability that the Authority itself was unable to reach him?
As for the possibility that this space's consciousness had devoured it—
Futsu Mitama dismissed the notion.
Authority was, after all, a fragment of an Archon's power. If such a thing were truly consumed, Morax could forcibly reclaim it without hesitation.
With that thought, Futsu Mitama set the matter aside.
Because in comparison—it was insignificant.
The truly critical moment—was the imminent check-in.
Half a year. More than half a year of nothing but experience gains.
At last—the threshold of advancement had arrived.
Futsu Mitama stared intently at the Chat Group interface as the cooldown timer ticked toward zero, his heartbeat gradually quickening.
Then—
A new day dawned.
Ding.
Check-in successful.
Obtained items: Fusion, De-Fusion.
Two cards materialized within Futsu Mitama's hand.
"Eh?"
For a moment, he stood frozen in place. His gaze locked onto the cards, his expression utterly blank.
A drop.
He had actually received a drop.
Unbelievable.
For someone who had long considered himself cursed by abysmal luck—this outcome bordered on absurd.
The moment those two additional cards appeared, the others who understood the system immediately turned toward him, their expressions shifting in unison.
"This—?!"
Paimon covered her mouth, her eyes wide with astonishment. She had never expected that Futsu Mitama would obtain items from a check-in.
Then—
Ding!
Another crisp notification resounded.
Almost instinctively, Futsu Mitama glanced back toward the Chat Group interface.
Group Announcement: Group Level LV3 has been upgraded to LV4.
Group Announcement: Management capacity increased. Check-in rewards increased. Partial management functions unlocked. Partial Group Leader authority unlocked.
Group Announcement: Ding!!!!!
Welcome ***** to the Teyvat Continent Loving Family Chat Group.
Welcome ***** to the Teyvat Continent Loving Family Chat Group.
Welcome ***** to the Teyvat Continent Loving Family Chat Group.
At long last—
The group level had risen.
And for the first time in what felt like ages, he had obtained tangible rewards from a check-in. For a fleeting instant, exhilaration surged through Futsu Mitama.
But just as quickly—that feeling vanished.
Because a new presence had spoken.
[Tsaritsa: "This is—?"]
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