The miraculous livestream caused a sensation across Teyvat.
Whether in Mondstadt, Liyue, Inazuma, or the other four nations, everyone was amazed.
The Tsaritsa of Snezhnaya wondered why they had not been invited to the elite livestream chat.
She specifically contacted the only two who had entered the elite livestream chat, Childe and La Signora. After some analysis, they concluded that it might be because its current coverage focused on three nations, and those two had been stationed in that region for a long time.
For the past few days, every tavern, teahouse, and gathering hall had been buzzing with talk of the miraculous livestream.
After all, it would return in just a few days.
It was frightening because there was no resisting it, yet it was also fascinating. Watching other people get punished was just too satisfying.
As Mr. Bolai, the owner of Wanyou Boutique in Liyue, put it-watching a competitor make money hurt more than losing money himself.
In Mondstadt.
On the platform one level above the fountain, not far from the windmill, Glory was still sitting on a bench.
Blind in both eyes, she could only venture around a small area each day.
"The weather's nice today."
Glory said, "That's an unfamiliar voice. Are you a visitor from out of town?"
"I suppose you could call me a traveler. Mondstadt is really lively."
Glory said, "Everyone's been talking about that miraculous livestream chat these past few days. It really is lively. It's just a shame I can't see it. If I get picked, I'll be in trouble."
"Hmm... that's true. Maybe next time you'll be able to see it in your mind."
The Knights of Favonius headquarters stood nearby, where the various captains had returned for a meeting.
"Reporting in, Acting Grand Master Jean... the fish in Starfell Lake have been bombed again."
Aramis reported in a quiet voice.
Kaeya and Amber immediately covered their faces, while Eula and Nymph, captain of the magic unit, smiled awkwardly.
Who else could it have been?
Jean stood up and opened the window. "Klee!"
She threw out the Immortal-Binding Rope.
It streaked across the sky. Klee had just been scampering through the Whispering Woods when the golden rope came flying toward her.
"Aaah-!"
It looped around her and instantly hauled her back into Jean's office.
Jean caught Klee in her arms.
Klee's eyes were still spinning.
"Klee! You went fish blasting at Starfell Lake again, didn't you?!"
Lisa said, "Klee looks so hopeless right now."
Amber said, "Acting Grand Master Jean is terrifying now. She doesn't even have to leave headquarters. Anyone within range gets hauled straight to her."
Eula said, "I... I'd rather not experience that."
Amber said, "I've experienced it. Actually... it wasn't too bad."
With the Immortal-Binding Rope, Jean's reach extended east to the Whispering Woods, north to the road entering Mondstadt from Sumeru, west to the edge of Stormterror's Lair, and south to Springvale.
Whoever Jean bound came straight to her. Not a single person could escape.
She could drag someone back from tens of thousands of meters away, though naturally, its pulling strength weakened over great distances.
Word had spread over the past three days. Acting Grand Master Jean was powerful now.
Even with Grand Master Varka and Cardinal Simon away, and ninety percent of the knights off on the expedition, Mondstadt still stood.
Now, however, the people of Mondstadt City felt safe.
They had Acting Grand Master Jean, the Darknight Hero, and the Knights of Favonius.
Although the Immortal-Binding Rope was not suited to constant use, it was incredibly practical.
"Klee! Did you go fish blasting again?"
Klee held her head. "Klee will report to solitary confinement."
Poor Klee. Jean was keeping an even tighter rein on her now.
Jean sighed and sat down. "Let's continue the meeting."
Eula spoke first. "It should be because of the livestream. After everyone saw how powerful Master Diluc was, and the Acting Grand Master... obtained that treasure, things around Jingfu Harbor have become much more peaceful."
"That's good news."
Kaeya reported, "Some fellows who don't exercise only finished their physical punishment after two days. I went to see them today. Apart from their legs still trembling, they're all fine."
Amber put her hands on her hips and grinned. "What about you, Kaeya, the Ice-Crossing Adeptus?"
"Haha, I'm fine, of course. Though it'd be even better if the Acting Grand Master could give me a day off."
Lisa held several books. "At Jean's request, I've had a few people helping me organize information on Liyue, Inazuma, Sumeru, and the others over the past few days."
Jean said, "If that miraculous livestream returns in four days, everyone must take it seriously."
Nymph said, "May Lord Barbatos bless us."
Jean leaned back in her chair. "Thanks to the Traveler and little Paimon's efforts a few days ago, as well as the livestream, the pressure from the Fatui has eased considerably. But none of you should let your guard down. Report any sightings of Stormterror or other information immediately."
"Understood!" everyone replied.
The Angel's Share tavern was bustling.
The conversation still revolved around the livestream.
"What would you like to drink, newcomer?" Charles asked. "Would you like to try our new drink, the Darknight Hero?"
"Won't Master Diluc get angry about that name?"
"Not at all. This one and the Man of Justice, our two new drinks, are selling like crazy. We can't keep up with demand."
Venti was singing nearby. He had no choice-he had money to pay back.
Venti said, "I ended up owing Master Diluc 200,000 Mora outright."
Rosaria was working as a waitress and would have to keep at it for at least half a month. "Venti, with your drinks included, you owe 280,000 Mora in total."
"I really can't wait for the next livestream!"
"Next time, I'm going to buzz in! The rewards are thirty or forty thousand Mora!"
"Aren't you afraid of the physical punishment?"
"What's there to be afraid of? I, Joseph, exercise all the time."
"Really? You think I, Johnny, don't know you? Next time, once they make you run ten laps, you'll know how miserable it is. My legs are still weak."
Outside, the children of Mondstadt City were playing, acting out different roles.
"Don't run! I'm the Darknight Hero!"
"I'm not afraid of you! I'm the Ice-Crossing Adeptus!"
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