When Raiden Ei drew her blade, Lumine and Paimon felt an overwhelming sense of déjà vu.
They were far too familiar with that scene.
After all, in the original future timeline, they had experienced this exact moment firsthand—
and had almost been cut down on the spot.
Even though Ei didn't actually swing her sword this time,
the meaning of placing Musou Isshin on the table was obvious.
In an instant, the two hugged each other tightly, trembling.
W–waaah…
Why did they come to Tenshukaku in the first place?
Were they destined to face this blade no matter what?
At moments like this, Mondstadt and Liyue suddenly felt much safer…
Seeing their reaction, Ei felt helpless.
She had only wanted to tease them.
She wasn't actually going to cut anyone down like in that other future…
But now, even the Traveler refused to eat her food.
Was her cooking really that bad?
Did she truly have zero talent in this area?
Ei felt a little depressed.
The atmosphere grew awkwardly quiet.
At that moment, Yae Miko, the instigator herself, stepped in to smooth things over.
"Ahem. Maybe the Traveler and Paimon already ate a lot at Ayaka's place this morning,"
she said with a smile.
"No rush. They can eat later—after all, the food isn't going anywhere."
"Maybe after watching your non-serious evaluation, Ei, they'll suddenly regain their appetite~"
Ei: "..."
Lumine and Paimon nodded furiously like pecking chicks.
"Y-Yeah! We ate way too much this morning!"
"Exactly! We'll definitely eat later!"
If they could delay it, they would delay it.
Who knew—maybe if they delayed long enough, they wouldn't have to eat at all…
Ei could only sigh and nod.
After all, the Traveler had once saved Inazuma.
She couldn't exactly force her benefactor to eat.
Once Ei agreed, Lumine and Paimon finally breathed a sigh of relief.
The atmosphere returned to normal.
[Extraordinary Chat Group]
Lumine:Ahem. The Raiden Shogun's cooking is very good! Paimon and I ate very comfortably.
Paimon: Yep! We ate everything, so there's nothing left to take photos of! You should try it yourselves next time!
Barbara: Wow, if Paimon and the Traveler were too busy eating to chat, the food must be incredible!
Nilou: As expected of a god's cooking!
Alice: Wait—didn't that fox say earlier that the stern-faced general's cooking was like nuclear wastewater? (suspicious.jpg)
Yae Miko: Oh my, friendly teasing between friends—how could you take that seriously? Don't believe me? Ask Kujou Sara~
Kujou Sara:Ahem! That's right! Lady Guuji and the Shogun are very close and often joke like that! The Shogun's cooking skills are absolutely excellent!
Hu Tao: Yeah! I often say Xiangling's dishes are bad too! Like you—Qingxin Stir-Fried Slime Mucus!
Xiangling: That's just because you don't like it! I think it tastes great!
Xiangling: Raiden Shogun, if there's a chance, I'd love to visit Inazuma and exchange cooking techniques with you!
Ei: You're very welcome! (handshake.jpg)
That was Liyue's top chef!
Ei absolutely had to receive her properly—and secretly learn one or two techniques.
Thus, under Lumine and Paimon's smooth talking, Yae Miko's manipulation, and Kujou Sara's cooperation,
they successfully fooled the entire chat group.
They even managed to lure in a top-tier chef.
A tremendous victory.
Feeling the topic was still risky, Lumine quickly changed it.
Lumine: Oh right—yesterday you guys in Liyue went to catch Tartaglia. Any news?
Paimon: Yeah! What happened in the end?
Keqing: Thanks to the Conqueror of Demons, we managed to stop him. Otherwise, he might've escaped again.
Xiao: No issue.
Ganyu: I heard the Fatui Harbinger "Childe" loves fighting—didn't expect him to be so good at running too.
Alice: Makes sense! You have to learn how to run before you learn how to fight. Staying alive is most important!
Charlotte: That actually makes sense!
Ningguang: After being captured by the Conqueror of Demons, Tartaglia has been temporarily placed in Liyue's prison.
Ningguang: (image.jpg)
Ningguang didn't elaborate on the charges or sentence.
Everyone understood why.
The case was hard to judge—
but letting him go was impossible.
So he was detained for now, while Liyue extracted maximum benefit.
Jean: As expected of Liyue—decisive and efficient. As for us…
Lisa: Unfortunately, Signora escaped.
La Signora: Hmph. I'm not an idiot like Tartaglia.
Scaramouche: Reduced to a prisoner—how disgraceful for the Fatui.
Pulcinella: The Northland Bank has no connection to Tartaglia. Please do not target the bank.
Tartaglia: ???
Zhongli:Ahem. Since you're staying in Liyue, you should properly experience Liyue's local culture.
Furina: Liyue culture (×), Liyue prison (✓)
Hu Tao: So… what's prison like? (curious.jpg)
Wriothesley: Simply put—lots of talented people inside, everyone talks nicely, and the inmates love it here. (smile.jpg)
Nahida: Got it! Tartaglia really likes prison!
Tartaglia: ???
Liyue — Prison
Tartaglia had mentally prepared himself to be caught when he tried to escape yesterday.
Still, actually ending up in prison was… unpleasant.
Thankfully, the light screen existed to pass the time.
Otherwise, this would've been unbearable.
But the moment he logged in—
he found himself being publicly executed socially.
Mocked. Ridiculed.
By fellow Harbingers, no less.
And worst of all—he couldn't refute it.
Because so far, he was the only Fatui Harbinger who'd been caught.
The others had either escaped cleanly or were perfectly safe.
His face alternated between green and white.
"Damn it… why didn't the Raiden Shogun just strike that woman down?"
But he knew that would never happen.
As long as Signora had half a brain, she'd never step foot in Inazuma again.
As for the others…
"Hmph. I'll just wait and see how you end up."
"Maybe your future won't be any better than my prison life."
With a cold snort, Tartaglia plopped down on his chair, crossed his legs, and continued watching.
Seeing no response from him, the group lost interest.
Just as they were about to discuss today's evaluation target,
someone brought up the daily routine topic.
Alice: By the way—what water and alcohol did you get today, Neuvillette? Venti?
Venti: Ehe~ A bottle of baijiu! Similar to vodka, but without the absurd effects!
Venti: (image.jpg)
Lumine: Seems normal this time. What about you, Neuvillette?
Neuvillette: ...
Neuvillette: Eye drops called "Invisible Vision."
Neuvillette: After using them, you can't see anyone except yourself in mirrors. But others can still see you. You can still see objects.
The chat exploded.
Eye drops… were technically water, yes.
But this effect was ridiculous.
Lumine: Uh…
Paimon: If it were reversed—others can't see you but you can see them—that'd be god-tier!
Yelan: Indeed. For people in our line of work, that would double effectiveness.
Dvalin: Nuclear wastewater, Zimu River water, Forget-Love Water, and now this—your luck is incredible.
Furina: Sigh… Neuvillette really is cursed with bad luck.
Zhongli: From a universal rational standpoint, such unique items can only be obtained through poor luck. (serious.jpg)
Nahida: Makes sense! (doge.jpg)
Neuvillette: ...
Neuvillette: Does anyone need it?
No one responded.
After a while, he sighed.
Looks like it would have to be sealed and handed over to the Research Institute.
Just then, the light screen finally lit up again.
Everyone's attention snapped toward it.
Villa — Live Broadcast
Luo Chen turned on the stream.
This was his eighth broadcast.
After seven previous sessions, he had already accumulated millions of followers.
The moment he went live, viewers flooded in.
"Finally! The streamer's here!"
"Hehe, another day as a native of Teyvat!"
"Yesterday as a Liyue citizen watching Rex Lapis was amazing!"
"The memes were peak!"
"The day before was Venti, yesterday Zhongli—today it's definitely Ei, right?"
"AHHH Ei-chan, my cooking wife!"
"Today, we're all Inazumans!"
"You weak-willed traitors! Unlike you, I've always been Ei's dog!"
"Same! Ei, seal me into the statue—ahhh!"
"..."
Watching the lively chat, Luo Chen smiled.
"Good afternoon, everyone. We meet again."
"Welcome to the stream."
"Yesterday, we evaluated the Geo Archon Morax and his familiar."
"Today, we continue the Genshin character evaluation series."
Donations immediately flooded in.
[User Zhongli gifted 100 Super Battleships!]
[User Azhdaha activated Governor status!]
[User Azhdaha gifted 100 Super Battleships!]
[User Guizhong activated Governor status!]
[User Guizhong gifted 100 Super Battleships!]
These gods naturally had no Mora.
The funds were delivered overnight by Ningguang after an emergency Qixing meeting—
a kind of divine pension, for daily expenses in Liyue Harbor.
Azhdaha and Guizhong, understanding the situation, gratefully followed Zhongli's example and donated.
Afterward, highlighted messages appeared.
Zhongli: Thank you for yesterday's evaluation! Thank you for the recognition—and especially for reviving my old friend!
Zhongli: Also, regarding the non-serious evaluations—I am nothing like Barbatos when it comes to neglecting duties.
Venti: ???
Azhdaha: I have two benefactors in my life. The first is Morax, who brought me from the depths and gave me eyes to see the world. The second is you. Your evaluation and reward gave me new life.
Azhdaha: I am eternally grateful. If you ever require aid, I will give everything.
Azhdaha: Though… I truly never danced like that for Morax.
Guizhong: Thank you for reviving me!
Guizhong: I have little to offer in return—only my thanks. But if you ever come to Teyvat, please visit me. I'll show you fields of reblooming Glaze Lilies.
Luo Chen chuckled.
"Thank you to all three for the donations."
"I'll remember your words~"
Then, his expression turned serious.
"Now, let's begin today's main topic."
"Today's evaluated characters are—"
"The Raiden Shogun of Inazuma — Baal, Beelzebul!"
"And her familiar — Yae Miko!"
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