La Signora also read this section.
Although she was very reluctant to admit it, Barbatos and Dvalin had indeed done many things for Mondstadt.
It could even be said that they would appear whenever the Mondstadters needed them.
Perhaps this was also why La Signora resented Barbatos.
He had appeared before, so why not this time?
Am I not your subject?
She did not know that Barbatos had already fallen into a deep slumber at that time.
La Signora also knew that she should not blame Barbatos.
But she also didn't know where to put these emotions; how could she not hate herself?
She hated herself, which was why she had become what she was now; even so, she couldn't forgive.
"Barbatos..." La Signora murmured, lost in thought.
Outside Mondstadt, some people in Liyue also read this content.
"Is this the contract between Barbatos and the East Wind Guardian?" Zhongli took a sip of tea and mused.
"No, perhaps there shouldn't be such a thing as a contract between them; a contract would only restrict them." Zhongli shook his head.
The Anemo Nation is a land of freedom; there should be no contract between Barbatos and the Four Winds.
Protecting Mondstadt was merely the freedom they chose.
"The story of Dvalin and Barbatos, I wonder if Yun Jin can adapt it into a play?" Hu Tao became interested.
She and Yun Jin were acquaintances, and she quietly planned to share this story with Yun Jin, which would also give Yun Jin some inspiration.
"Mr. Yun? If it's her, she should be able to adapt it into a play that is both realistic and interesting." Zhongli expressed his approval.
Tartaglia, on the other hand, didn't quite understand.
Although he had accompanied Zhongli to watch plays before, he didn't really understand Liyue's opera culture; he could only say he watched it for fun.
Just then, the door was knocked open, and a Debt Collector entered.
The Debt Collector looked at everyone present, his eyes signaling Tartaglia.
Tartaglia nodded, indicating that they could speak here.
"Lord, regarding the new book by that author 'Qiu Cheng,' it has already been released in Liyue."
"Oh? That fast?" Tartaglia was a little surprised.
So Director Hu got the book only a little while in advance?
Hu Tao was also a bit strange.
You little Qiu Qiu, you told me in your letter that it was delivered several days in advance, but it started selling as soon as it arrived?
"Fast?"
The Debt Collector was stunned for a moment.
Did Lord already know the book's release date, and now the release date was moved up?
Otherwise, why would he think it was fast?
Tartaglia pointed to the book in Hu Tao's hand and said, "The second act is already here; you may withdraw first."
"Second act?" The Debt Collector then realized it was a misunderstanding.
"Lord, the newly released book is not the second act."
This piqued Tartaglia's interest; Qiu Cheng had released a new book, but it wasn't the second act.
Meaning he released a new book series?
"Let me see it."
"Yes."
The Debt Collector handed the book to Tartaglia; the title was 'love and teyvat'.
This book was released with three chapters at once: the [Peacock Feather Chapter], the [Little Rabbit Chapter], and the [Hourglass Chapter], which were precisely the three great families.
"This... Which one to read first?" Tartaglia looked at the book in his hand, then at the book in Hu Tao's hand.
He actually preferred to read the second act in Hu Tao's hand, because he didn't have that book.
Apparently, Hu Tao and Zhongli thought the same; how could a story be read only halfway and then stopped?
Everyone continued to read the story of the second act.
Since Traveler had seen Venti talking to Dvalin, he knew that the other party was not an ordinary person.
After meeting and talking, he took out the Dragon's Tear, wanting to show the other party what it was.
As a result, when Traveler took out the Dragon's Tear this time, the Dragon's Tear actually changed from red to blue.
All the previous foul and ominous aura disappeared, leaving only pure Anemo element power.
"Oh!? What is this?"
Venti was also slightly surprised; he didn't expect Traveler to have the ability to purify corruption.
"This is Dvalin... This is Stormterror's tears flowing from his pain."
Saying that, Venti also pulled out a Dragon's Tear.
As Barbatos, he didn't need a Vision, nor did he care about this level of corruption, but he didn't purify the corruption on it.
"Can you purify it?"
Traveler took the Dragon's Tear and slowly absorbed all the corrosive aura on it.
Mondstadt, inside Angel's Share.
Although Venti appeared to be drunk and asleep, in reality, the wind had been telling Venti the contents of the book.
One must know that Venti was someone who could drink a thousand cups without getting drunk; how could he fall asleep after two bottles?
He just really had no money to buy books, so Master Lu just let him freeload for a bit.
"Able to purify the corruption on the Dragon's Tear? How interesting, I was right about her." Venti thought with satisfaction.
When he first saw Traveler, he felt that the other party was not ordinary, so he deliberately changed his plan to rescue Dvalin, and now it seemed he was not wrong.
Seeing this, the Knights of Favonius members again looked at Lumine.
Lumine scratched her little head; she also didn't expect herself to have this ability.
Actually, it's not surprising; most of the corruption comes from the power of the Abyss, and as one of the twins, it's normal for her to be able to absorb and purify Abyssal power.
It's just that Lumine was somewhat amnesiac at this time and didn't even know she had this ability.
Lumine then took out her 'dragon egg,' and everyone observed; sure enough, the power of corruption on it seemed to have weakened.
It seemed that even unconsciously, Lumine would gradually absorb the power on it.
Lumine held the Dragon's Tear in her hand and began to seriously absorb the corruption on it.
The red Dragon's Tear slowly turned bluish-green, and abundant Anemo element power surged forth.
"It's really purified?" Lisa was a little surprised.
She had originally planned to go to the restricted section to see if there was any way to resolve the corruption, but she didn't expect the solution to be right in front of her.
Honestly, is there really a better utility person in this world than Traveler? This function is too complete, isn't it?
"You're really amazing, little cutie." Lisa smiled sweetly.
Lumine proudly put her hands on her hips, highly appreciative of Lisa's praise.
"Of course, Traveler is the most amazing."
Paimon also didn't know what humility meant and put his hands on his hips along with Lumine.
Everyone laughed; indeed, no one could dislike Traveler and Paimon; they had pleasing personalities and were quite helpful.
Most importantly, Paimon was really good at eating.
This led Lumine to frantically take on adventure commissions in Mondstadt, making the areas around Mondstadt much safer.
It even boosted Mondstadt's economy, making trade routes safer.
"Honorary Knight's strength is indeed very reliable." Jean also expressed her approval.
Noelle nodded; she even regarded Lumine as a role model.
She truly hoped to become a Knight herself; it seemed she needed to be even more helpful.
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Character Voice - Zhongli: About Barbatos and Dvalin
"Protecting Mondstadt is not their contract; it is the freedom they chose."