Every person in Teyvat froze the moment they heard the unfamiliar voice in their mind.
A… reward?
There are rewards for being evaluated?
No one had expected that.
Paimon blinked rapidly and tugged on Lumine's sleeve.
"Lumine! Lumine! Did you know there were rewards!?"
"…How would I know?"
Lumine was just as shocked.
A reward… maybe to soothe the shredded soul of whoever gets publicly humiliated?
…If so, the light-screen guy suddenly felt a bit kinder.
Just a little.
The Light-Screen Activates Again
The previously darkened screen lit up—but this time, it didn't show Arthur or his room.
Instead, it showed the exact Hilichurl camp where Lumine, Paimon, and Amber were currently standing.
A golden streak descended from the heavens like a shooting star—
—landing directly on Lumine.
Light burst, shimmered, then faded.
And in front of Lumine… materialized an object that looked like a simple tablecloth.
A mechanical voice followed:
**[Ding! Congratulations to today's evaluated character—Traveler Lumine—
Reward Obtained: Gourmet Tablecloth]**
[Gourmet Tablecloth]
A miraculous item from an unknown world.
Speak the name of any food, and the tablecloth will generate it.
All food is completely real, unlimited, and free.
[Transcendent Chat Group]
[Jean]: It… actually gives rewards?
This is real?
[Sangonomiya Kokomi]: Food appearing from spoken words…?
Unlimited and free?
Is such a thing possible…?
[Alhaitham]: Considering the light-screen's capabilities, I wouldn't deny the possibility.
[Venti]: Ehe~ unlimited drinks? No need to pay Mora? Count me in!
[Zhongli]: Not requiring Mora… Hm. This item is quite excellent.
[Klee]: Yay! Klee can eat tasty fish anytime!
[Xiangling]: If everyone had one, restaurants across Teyvat would go bankrupt…
[Yae Miko]: A blessing for those who can't cook~ right, Ei?
[Ei]: ...…
[Clorinde]: If Lady Furina had one, she'd have endless small cakes.
[Furina]: (coughs violently)
[Hu Tao]: Stop chatting—use it! Try it!
[Itto]: Yeah! Use it! This is the important part!
In the Hilichurl Camp
Paimon was practically vibrating.
"Wooooow! Something that creates endless FOOD!?
Lumine! Lumine! TRY IT!!"
Even Amber's eyes were filled with excitement.
"Yeah, Lumine! Let's see how it works!"
Lumine gave both of them a side-eye.
"Alright, alright. Don't drool on it."
She placed the tablecloth on the ground and thought.
What to eat?
She turned to Amber.
"Amber, what's good to eat in Mondstadt?"
Amber brightened.
"Oh! The most popular dish is definitely Sticky Honey Roast!
Almost everyone loves it.
I was even planning to treat you two later."
"Perfect! Let's try that!"
Lumine faced the tablecloth and declared:
"Three servings of Sticky Honey Roast!"
The tablecloth glowed—
And three steaming, fragrant plates appeared instantly.
"IT ACTUALLY WORKED!?"
Paimon and Amber both yelped.
Lumine, after a moment of stunned silence, burst into triumphant laughter.
"Hahahahaha! I HIT THE JACKPOT!"
Unlimited free food.
Unlimited high-quality dishes.
This was better than Mora, better than missions, better than anything.
In the face of such a reward… what was public humiliation?
Worth it.
Super worth it.
She'd gladly die socially every day if she could get rewards like this.
"Gloop…"
Paimon stared at the plates like she was about to ascend.
"Lumine… can I…?"
"Hmph. Fine. You behaved earlier. Eat."
With the Gourmet Tablecloth, Lumine no longer feared food expenses.
Amber joined in too, taking a bite—
Her eyes widened.
"This tastes exactly like the one from Good Hunter!
Just as delicious!"
"Really? Then I gotta try it too!"
Lumine reached for a plate—
But a familiar voice chuckled behind her.
"Ehe~
The strongest Traveler in all Teyvat,
honored Knight of Favonius, friend of the adepti, esteemed scholar, and wisest sage…"
"Could you spare me a cup of wine?"
The green-clad bard appeared, smiling brightly.
"YOU!
The bard from the light-screen!"
"Ehe, that would be me~
Nice to meet you three."
He plopped down immediately, eyes glued to the magical tablecloth.
He had run over the moment he recognized the location.
Free wine?
He wasn't missing this chance.
"Sure. Join us."
Lumine waved generously.
After all, he would one day be her ally in Mondstadt's troubles.
And she loved hearing flattering words.
Wind swirled—
Dozens of cups of Dandelion Wine immediately materialized.
And so, Lumine, Amber, Paimon, and Venti started a hearty feast.
[Transcendent Chat Group]
[Klee]: I want to eat tooooo!!
[Jean]: Don't worry, Klee. I'll arrange something for you.
[Klee]: Yay! Thank you, Acting Grand Master!
[Ningguang]: Judging from this display, the reward system truly works.
Remarkable.
[Kokomi]: If these rewards are real… the other listed rewards might be real too.
[Alhaitham]: Power-boosting items…
Resurrection items…
Artifacts that erase wear…
[Navia]: I–If that's real…
Then there might be a way to save my father…
And Fontaine…
[Tighnari]: Then even Collei's Eleazar might be curable.
[Beidou]: Hmph! Probably low chance.
Maybe you won't get anything.
[Kazuha]: Captain… having hope is always better than having none.
Just minutes ago, everyone feared being evaluated.
Because if their embarrassing moments were shown…
They would be shamed across the entire continent.
But now that they saw the reward?
Their mentality changed instantly.
Power-ups?
Healing items?
Resurrection?
Miracle objects?
Who cared about embarrassment?
**For rewards this good—
social death is NOTHING.
If an evaluation meant a chance at salvation—
THEN LET IT COME!**
The Seven Nations collectively steeled themselves.
Fight!
Endure!
Suffer the shame!
As long as there is a reward at the end!
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