Since Gaming wasn't in Liyue Harbor at the moment, Su Yuan and Aether needed to find another companion to join their team for support.
So, the two of them began to discuss possible alternatives...
"Yanfei would actually be a good choice," Su Yuan said.
"If Mondstadt's laws could apply to her as well, the Knights of Favonius could issue a decree declaring that all the monsters inside the Spiral Abyss are criminals. That way, those monsters would naturally become the 'targets' of the Eerie Yanfei…"
"Actually, Ningguang would also be a good candidate," Aether added.
"After all, her Eerie transformation condition is quite similar to Lisa's — they both care deeply about their treasured possessions. For Lisa, it's the library's collection of books, while for Ningguang, it's her precious antiques."
"So, if we let Ningguang follow Lisa's approach and place her antiques in the path of the monsters, once those monsters trample and destroy them, Ningguang would naturally fall into her Eerie state…"
"Mm." Su Yuan nodded in agreement with Aether's reasoning, and together they headed to the Jade Chamber to find Ningguang.
After a few polite exchanges, they explained the situation and their request.
Ningguang readily agreed to go to Mondstadt to help.
At that moment inside the Jade Chamber, Su Yuan and Aether also saw someone they hadn't encountered during their previous visit to Liyue — the Yuheng of the Liyue Qixing, Keqing.
"Traveler, I wasn't able to meet you last time you came to Liyue due to some matters," Keqing said with a smile.
"And Su Yuan, I've heard a lot about you. Thank you for everything you've done for Liyue — and for all of Teyvat."
Then she turned to Ningguang and said, "Ningguang, you can go to Mondstadt without worry. While you're away, I and the other Qixing will take good care of Liyue."
"With you, Yuheng Star Keqing, handling things, I can leave without a trace of worry," Ningguang replied with a smile and a nod.
"By the way, Keqing," Su Yuan asked, "what do you think your own Eerie transformation condition might be?"
Being asked that question, Keqing paused to think, then answered seriously, "I've always been someone who works quickly and decisively — I dislike idleness and procrastination."
"If I were to have a condition that could trigger my Eerie transformation, it would probably be either me… or someone else I see… being lazy or delaying things."
"Indeed, that's quite possible…" Aether said with a smile.
"Looks like everyone around Keqing has to work efficiently—no slacking or procrastinating allowed!"
With that, the discussions about seeking reinforcements from Fontaine, Inazuma, and Liyue came to a temporary end.
Aether then turned to Su Yuan and asked, "Su Yuan, once things in Mondstadt are settled, where should we head next?"
Hearing that question, Su Yuan couldn't help but feel a headache coming on…
Even now, he still wasn't sure how they could possibly gain the upper hand or achieve victory—especially since the Dendro Archon, Nahida, had already been corrupted and controlled by the Eerie power, and now possessed the ability to read minds.
And as for everyone in Sumeru… he had no idea what their current situation was.
"Sigh…" Su Yuan let out a soft sigh, speaking helplessly.
"Honestly, I don't even know what to do anymore…"
"Natlan is completely unfamiliar territory for us—we have no clue what's going on there… And over in Sumeru, the Eerie Nahida has become an insurmountable wall, a mountain too high to climb…"
"In short, there's no point discussing all that now. Let's just focus on the present and finish resolving the situation in Mondstadt first."
As Su Yuan spoke, something seemed to come to mind, and he continued, "Aether, you can stay here for now. Dvalin, will be coming to Liyue soon to pick people up anyway, so I can go back alone to deliver the message."
"Otherwise, if you come with me through the teleport waypoint back to Mondstadt, you'll just end up suffering through that excruciating, thousand-blade pain again—the way you did last time when the waypoint was corrupted by the Eerie force."
After that, Su Yuan returned to Mondstadt alone.
When he arrived at the Knights of Favonius headquarters, he was surprised to find that Fontaine's Clorinde and Sigewinne had already arrived, being greeted by Jean and Lisa.
Su Yuan thought to himself, As expected of the Anemo Dragon Sovereign, Dvalin—he really does move as swiftly as the wind!
"Oh my, if it isn't Su Yuan! It's been such a long time!" Sigewinne greeted him with a bright smile.
"Truly, it's been far too long!"
"Mm, Su Yuan, long time no see. I hope you've been well," Clorinde greeted calmly.
"Su Yuan, it feels like you've lost quite a bit of weight since I last saw you," Sigewinne said, pressing a finger to her chin as she looked him up and down with concern.
"Have you not been eating properly? How about I prepare a special nutritious dinner for you tonight?"
Hearing that, Su Yuan immediately broke into a cold sweat and hurriedly waved his hands.
"Head Nurse Sigewinne, thank you for your kindness… but the reason I invited you to Mondstadt wasn't for you to cook for me…"
"Our main objective is still to fight against those monsters in the Spiral Abyss that have been corrupted by the Eerie force—and push all the way to the twelfth floor. That's what really matters, so please, let's not get our priorities mixed up!"
"Haha, Su Yuan, look at how flustered you are. I was only joking," Sigewinne said with a light laugh, amused by his reaction.
"Master Jean, the reinforcements from Liyue have already been confirmed—it'll be Qiqi and Ningguang," Su Yuan said, turning toward her.
"Ningguang, the Tianquan herself?" Jean's eyes widened slightly in surprise.
"I didn't expect that someone of her position would personally take the field. She truly doesn't put on any airs—no wonder she's one of Liyue's great leaders."
"Wait, Jean, don't you think the person least likely to act high and mighty might actually be you?" Su Yuan chuckled helplessly.
"You're the Acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius, yet you're always on the front lines, serving the people—working tirelessly from and for the masses. You're the very definition of a respected leader!"
Jean smiled at the compliment, her expression brightening.
"This is simply what I should do. It's nothing worth praising."
"By now, Dvalin should almost be back from Inazuma…" Su Yuan murmured thoughtfully.
"Once he returns, I'll immediately ask him to head to Liyue."
"When all the reinforcements have arrived, we can finally sit down to discuss the full plan—and then set out for the twelfth floor of the Spiral Abyss!"
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