~ Genshin Impact World ~
"Exactly so."
Zhongli recalled that when Welt first appeared, Director Hu had approached him about the voice issue.
She often joked, "Consultant, you wouldn't secretly pull out a staff that can create black holes, would you?" Among other playful remarks, the director also frequently made him say lines like "Behold the shattering of the stars" in a deadpan tone.
Just thinking about the director... Zhongli felt his sighs growing more frequent.
"Same voice, so the hidden power must be the same, no?"
Childe teased, glancing at Zhongli.
"Just like how the consultant of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor is actually the Geo Archon in disguise... Could this Mr. Welt be an Emanator of some Aeon, secretly hiding his true identity?"
—
「 The trio moved forward and soon encountered a wounded Cloud Knight soldier.
With Mr. Yang's reminder, March 7th quickly stopped the bleeding with Six-Phased Ice.
"March, Stelle, there was just a fierce battle nearby,"
Welt adjusted his glasses, a cold glint flashing beneath the lenses.
"Let's search along the path. There may be other survivors."
The three continued forward and soon found a large group of injured soldiers. Each of them warned of danger ahead and urged them to flee, but naturally, Stelle didn't simply leave—instead, she pressed onward into the more perilous depths.
Soon, they spotted a monster in the distance. Though humanoid, it was clad in armor, its entire body covered in creeping branches. 」
「 .....」
~ Demon Slayer World ~
"Isn't that just a Mara-Struck?"
Having witnessed Jingliu one-shotting a Mara-Struck monster, Wind Hashira Shinazugawa Sanemi had completely lost interest in such "cannon fodder." In his eyes, Mara-Struck were no different from low-level demons—utterly insignificant.
"Don't underestimate them, Shinazugawa,"
The Stone Hashira said calmly, palms pressed together.
"We've seen Jingliu's strength firsthand… It's something far beyond our reach. A monster she can kill in one strike might not be so easy for us—or even Stelle."
"Before succumbing to Mara, these monsters were battle-hardened soldiers. Their strength is not to be underestimated. You can't compare them to lower-tier demons."
As the two conversed, the battle on the screen had already begun.
「 In Between 」
「 With Stelle and Mr. Yang holding the line, the Mara-Struck soldier was no match. Yet strangely, after being defeated, the soldier would revive at full health, rising from the ground to fight again. 」
「 .....」
Sanemi's expression shifted slightly. He was finally willing to admit… these soldiers were indeed different from the "cannon fodder" he had imagined.
Only after Stelle and the others killed it several times did the monster finally collapse for good, never to rise again.
—
「 "What even was that thing?" March 7th genuinely felt like she was in a horror movie now—one with abysmal survival rates!
Welt's expression was grave.
"Let's keep moving forward."
Passing through a large gate, they heard urgent voices,
"Miss Tingyun, be careful! They've fallen to Mara—they're no longer our comrades!"
Hearing the voices, the three hurried their pace and entered the gate.
Not far away, a group of Mara-Struck monsters surrounded two Cloud Knight soldiers and a foxian girl, clearly intent on harm.
The girl's delicate brows were tightly knit, as if sensing the dire situation.
But as her gaze swept around and landed on Stelle's approaching group, she couldn't help but call out anxiously,
"Hey! You there! Come help already!" 」
「 .....」
~ Genshin Impact World ~
"So… so cute!!"
"This Miss Tingyun… is just as adorable as Miss Hina! Even her flustered expression is cute! Her ears look so soft, and her fluffy tail… And most importantly, her voice is so lovely!"
Arataki Itto couldn't tear his eyes away.
"Uh… Boss, calm down. Miss Tingyun, like Miss Hina, is someone you can see but never touch,"
Kuki Shinobu said helplessly, massaging her temples.
"Also, didn't you complain earlier about how little money odd jobs pay?"
Kuki Shinobu adopted a serious tone.
"This Miss Tingyun is exceptionally beautiful. I predict she'll be very popular in Inazuma soon. Why don't we rent a Kamera, take some photos of her, and once she gets famous—"
"I get it, Shinobu."
Itto wore a look of complete understanding and patted Kuki Shinobu's shoulder.
"Once she's famous, I can use her photos to join the 'Miss Tingyun Fan Club,' right? Didn't expect you to be so savvy, Shinobu~"
"Back with Miss Hina's fan club, I was one step too late to become the president. But with your heads-up this time, I'll definitely seize the opportunity—hahahaha—"
As if imagining something incredibly delightful, Itto burst into hearty laughter.
"..."
Kuki Shinobu stared at him blankly for two seconds. She had more to say but ultimately gave up.
"Never mind, Boss… As long as you're happy."
—
「 Seeing people trapped, Stelle, March 7th, and Welt rushed to help.
The girl called Tingyun sighed in relief.
"Thank you for saving this damsel in distress~"
"Next time, let us say that line. It sounds weird coming from you,"
March 7th scratched her head, feeling the phrasing was off.
Though the monsters were numerous, Welt simply conjured a pseudo black hole and sucked them all in, denying them any chance to revive. The monsters perished without so much as a whimper.
With the crisis resolved, the two soldiers relaxed slightly.
"Miss Tingyun, the Mara-Struck are dealt with, but we don't know how many dangers still lurk nearby. The situation is grim—please return to the Sky-Faring Commission with us at once."
"Ah, I know, I know, no need to rush. We haven't even thanked our saviors yet—it'd be too rude to just leave."
"This humble one is Tingyun, Emissary and Trade Liaison of the Luofu Sky-Faring Commission's merchant fleet. Might I ask for the names of our noble rescuers?"
Her sweet, soft, and charming voice, paired with the irresistible allure of the foxian's lips parting slightly, was like a fine wine—intoxicating to the senses. 」
「 .....」
~ Genshin Impact World ~
"The way these Xianzhou natives speak is quite similar to our Liyue—so refined."
On Mt. Aocang, Moon Carver couldn't help but remark,
"Not only is this girl's voice pleasant, but her name is also well-chosen… 'Lingering clouds, gentle rain'—such profound imagery. Just from her name, one can tell her elders were learned and wise."
"Indeed, her manners in social interactions are also impeccable…"
With just Tingyun's brief appearance and a few words, the adepti on the mountain couldn't help but feel a sense of warmth and familiarity toward the Luofu.
They faintly sensed that this might be a nation with a culture similar to Liyue's.
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