The livestream's story continued. Paimon and Lumine went out at night and spotted something as they reached Mondstadt's side gate.
A blue-and-white Cryo Abyss Mage appeared.
Its staff unleashed a barrage of icicles at Diluc.
But Master Diluc leaped nimbly out of the way.
"Master Diluc is amazing!"
"Of course! Master Diluc was once the youngest and strongest cavalry captain in the Knights of Favonius!"
Countless people were watching the livestream.
"Master Diluc is in danger! He's been frozen!"
But the ice pillar burst apart, and Diluc swung his greatsword, slaying the Abyss Mage with a single slash.
[Eula: So this is Master Diluc's legendary strength?]
[Chongyun: What powerful moves.]
[Tartaglia: Watching this makes me want to spar with Master Diluc.]
[Charles: This makes things easier. No one will dare skip out on their tab now.]
[Venti: Ehe.]
[Sangonomiya Kokomi: With skills like those, he'd at least hold the rank of general in Inazuma.]
[Kujou Sara: Does the resistance's general have that kind of strength?]
[Arataki Itto: He's qualified to go a few rounds with yours truly.]
Diluc said, "I avoided the guards, but I didn't expect to run into you."
Lumine said, "I had a feeling Master Diluc was the Darknight Hero."
Diluc said, "Darknight Hero? Did you come up with that ridiculously clichéd name?"
Paimon said, "You haven't heard it yourself? The whole city of Mondstadt is talking about it!"
Diluc put away his weapon and said, "Idle rumors. Still, I suppose they're a sign of peace."
[Xingqiu: How true to life. Master Diluc just said the same thing earlier.]
[Yanfei: I remember that too. Will the Knights give Master Diluc trouble now? After all, this Darknight Hero business has been going on in Mondstadt for a while. Do you need a lawyer, Master Diluc? I'm one of the best lawyers in Liyue.]
[Kaeya: No, no. Why would the Knights find fault with a hero? Isn't that right, Master Diluc?]
[Diluc: You're the most troublesome one of all.]
In the livestream, Paimon said smugly, "Hehe, we've finally solved the mystery of the Darknight Hero."
Diluc said, "Don't call me that. It makes me uncomfortable."
Paimon planted her hands on her hips. "That's right! Darknight Hero sounds too tacky. We should replace it with a title full of romance."
Ding-please choose: what nickname will Paimon give Diluc? 1: Batman 2: Star of the Night 3: Watcher 4: Man of Justice 5: Darknight Meteor of Cider Lake 6: King of the Torch Hilichurls Thirty participants from the regular livestream chat. A correct answer awards 40,000 Mora. An incorrect answer results in one week of confinement at home, with no possibility of going outside. Paimon and Lumine cannot answer or be selected in the elite livestream chat. Time limit: three minutes.
[Amber: How are we supposed to guess this? Little Paimon, give us a hint!]
[Paimon: Actually, I... don't know myself. Besides, I'll be punished if I say which is more likely.]
[Chongyun: Let me out! Can I abstain? There are six choices!]
[Kamisato Ayato: This question is too difficult. Does anyone from Mondstadt have a hint?]
[Ganyu: I don't want to buzz in at all.]
[Klee: Can Klee guess?]
[Jean: Klee! No!]
[Klee: Klee... will be good, then.]
[Ningguang: I haven't the slightest clue. What is Batman? Does it refer to how his clothes look? And what's a Torch Hilichurl? How could anyone give him a nickname like that?]
[Kaeya: @Master Diluc, give us some advice.]
[Diluc: Whatever. I have no interest in these titles. Just don't pick me.]
The regular livestream chat had plenty of people. Poverty was bound to produce a few brave souls.
After all, 40,000 Mora amounted to four or five days' wages in Liyue.
The elite livestream chat was a different story.
The countdown began. Three, two, one!
"..."
[Beidou: Nobody's buzzing in?]
[Ningguang: Beidou, you could try.]
[Xingqiu: @Chongyun, buzz in! Buzz in! I know the answer. Get the chance first, and I'll tell you.]
Ding-Chongyun has secured the chance to answer. Please choose.
[Xiangling: I have a bad feeling about this.]
[Xinyan: Looks like Chongyun fell for it.]
[Yanfei: You actually believed Xingqiu?]
[Xingqiu: Hehehe, hahahaha! Chongyun, listen to me and pick 2.]
[Gorou: Why do I get the feeling Xingqiu doesn't know at all?]
[Rosaria: Who could possibly know this?]
[Chongyun: @Xingqiu, you're tricking me again, aren't you?!]
Chongyun, please answer. Ten seconds remain. Failure to answer will automatically result in punishment.
Chongyun clutched his head. "Xingqiu tricked me again! I choose 2, Star of the Night!"
Incorrect answer. Chongyun's punishment is to eat three plates of jueyun chilies.
[Arataki Itto: What's the big deal? It's just eating chilies. That's nothing compared to making me eat beans.]
[Xiangling: Oh no, jueyun chilies! Chongyun's going to go wild.]
[Lisa: Does this little cutie named Chongyun not tolerate spicy food?]
In the livestream, three plates of jueyun chilies appeared in front of Chongyun.
[Chongyun: Xingqiu!!!]
[Xiangling: Chongyun becomes a completely different person when he eats spicy food.]
Chongyun gritted his teeth and stamped his foot. "Evil-Quelling and Demon-Binding, cleanse within and without! I'll eat them!"
Once he had swallowed all three plates of jueyun chilies, everyone fell silent for five seconds.
Chongyun suddenly spread his arms and stuck out his tongue, looking like a drunken brute. "Xingqiu, you rascal! You'd better wash up and get ready for me. I'm coming for you tonight. Hmph, how many times have you tricked me? Gahahahaha..."
With a feverish expression, he rushed toward a woman by the roadside. "Hahaha, beautiful miss! I see a dark shadow between your brows. You may be facing a terrible calamity..."
"Go away! Help, he's molesting me!"
She slapped Chongyun away.
Chongyun turned to the other side. "Sir, I see you're carrying quite a chill. Have evil spirits appeared in your home? Would you like my help? Free of charge!"
[Xiangling: Last time Chongyun ate something spicy, he was in Wanmin Restaurant, getting very friendly with everyone. He couldn't settle down for at least an hour.]
[Ningguang: @Keqing, have the nearby Millelith take Chongyun somewhere to rest.]
[Keqing: They're already on their way.]
Four Millelith soldiers approached. They had witnessed this the last time too.
They immediately said they needed help and led Chongyun away from the busy streets.
[Thoma: So Chongyun is a warmhearted fellow too. He likes helping others.]
[Xiangling: Maybe this is what Chongyun's really like. It's good for him to let loose once in a while.]
[Yae Miko: Everyone, don't forget that we've only ruled out one incorrect answer so far.]
Everyone gulped. That was far too mortifying.
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