Ch. 861Eula: So I’m Not Allowed to Repay You with Myself? I’ll Remember This Grudge! (Continued)
Key Plot Points and Events
- Barbatos tries to retract his words using time authority but fails.
- Zhongli offers to help Barbatos regain Mondstadt's administration in exchange for three favors.
- Barbatos agrees to Zhongli's terms: no alcohol for seven days, supporting Zhongli in the Seven Archons' vote, and fulfilling Chen Li's request.
- Chen Li asks Barbatos to stop pursuing the destruction of Dragon Ridge.
- The Heroic Spirit Emperor Bow, representing The Hunt, threatens Barbatos.
Character Developments
- Barbatos shows fear and desperation when facing The Hunt's power, revealing his vulnerability despite his time authority.
- Zhongli demonstrates his fairness and strategic thinking by helping Barbatos while securing a crucial vote for the future.
- Chen Li shows selflessness and wisdom by blessing Teyvat and understanding the dangers of excessive doting.
Significant Themes
- Power dynamics and manipulation (Zhongli's negotiation with Barbatos, The Hunt's threat).
- The consequences of excessive doting or control (The Solitary King's reign, Abundance's selflessness).
- The inevitability of certain events (Barbatos' powerlessness against The Hunt).
Character Interactions
- Zhongli and Barbatos: Zhongli manipulates Barbatos into agreeing to his terms, showing his political acumen.
- Barbatos and Chen Li: Barbatos initially underestimates Chen Li's request but later feels the weight of The Hunt's threat.
- Barbatos and The Hunt: Barbatos feels powerless and fearful when facing The Hunt's power, highlighting the limits of his time authority.