"Can you guarantee Lumine's safety?" Li Qiuzhi asked after a moment's thought.
The game's story had never involved anything as dangerous as forcibly climbing onto Stormterror's back.
"Don't worry. I'll help block Dvalin's attacks," Venti replied with a smile, touching his hat as he held the Holy Lyre der Himmel.
"In that case, let's start summoning him."
The breeze brushed aside her golden hair, offering a glimpse of her fair ears. Lumine gave a slight nod as she spoke, indicating that she had no objections.
"All right."
Venti walked to the outermost tip of Starsnatch Cliff. As he played the Holy Lyre der Himmel, filled with pure Anemo, soothing, crystalline music rang out.
Like a gentle breeze, it flowed into the boundless world.
Before long, a dragon's roar came from the distance. The teal figure skimmed over the woods below Starsnatch Cliff, its terrifying pressure frightening the little finches into a panicked flight.
The beasts and monsters on the ground also scattered uncontrollably.
"He's here." Li Qiuzhi once again caught sight of that fantastically magnificent creature. "He might sweep up from below the cliff in a moment. I think that'll be a chance to get onto his back."
"That makes sense. It'll also take him by surprise, and with my wind supporting you, you should be able to get aboard without much trouble. Get ready, Traveler."
Venti first nodded, then addressed Lumine.
Dvalin, I'll definitely save you this time. Please bear with it a little longer. Venti gazed affectionately at the approaching teal figure.
"Count me in. I'll get up there and buy you time too," Diluc said with his arms folded and his gaze calm.
"All right. Thank you."
Lumine nodded her thanks, then fixed her eyes on the teal figure sweeping up from below the cliff.
Her white,