[Paimon: We definitely don't want to place an order at your Wangsheng Funeral Parlor! A monster of mere Hilichurl Mitachurl level, the Traveler can definitely defeat it very easily.]
[Ningguang: Perhaps it won't be that simple. Takagi only said the Outworld Blaze is equivalent to a Mitachurl in the universe, but he didn't say the Outworld Blaze is equal to a Mitachurl.]
[Kamisato Ayaka: Indeed. Considering the entire star-filled universe as a reference, perhaps the Outworld Blaze is much stronger than a Mitachurl.]
[Kaeya: An unknown enemy must be handled with caution. Little Paimon, you'd best remind the Traveler. It wouldn't be good if something big and troublesome happened accidentally.]
[Paimon: Is that really necessary? That Outworld Blaze doesn't look very strong.]
[Chongyun: Earlier, when the Traveler fought Stormterror, she indeed showed remarkable strength. She should have no problem dealing with that Outworld Blaze that doesn't look very imposing.]
[Dehya: A mere Outworld Blaze, the aura it emits is too different from Stormterror's. The Traveler will definitely defeat it easily. Go, Traveler! I've bet my entire fortune on you!]
[Candace: Dehya, at least keep a little of your fortune.]
[Dehya: Hehe, after all, no matter how you look at it, this is an opportunity to earn Mora.]
[Nilou: I... I also bet on the Traveler. Traveler, you must do your best!]
[Dunyarzad: Nilou, you actually participated in gambling?]
[Nilou: I... I just wanted to save up some more Mora. That way, next time the Sabzeruz Festival comes, we can build a better stage.]
[Dunyarzad: It was for this...]
[Grand Sage Azar: Hmph!]
"Traveler, please be careful." Acting Grand Master Jean watched the Traveler walking towards the Outworld Blaze and spoke worriedly. Barbara and Klee also looked at Lumine worriedly.
"Don't worry, I still have some strength." Lumine gave Acting Grand Master Jean and the others a big smile, then took a large leap and rushed towards the Outworld Blaze from the air.
"Taste this!" Lumine condensed a swirling vacuum vortex in her hand, turning it into a powerful Anemo elemental impact that struck the Outworld Blaze.
Such an attack, in the eyes of the people from Teyvat, was a commendable strike. However, when this commendable strike landed on the Outworld Blaze... the people of Teyvat were surprised to find that the attack did not cause any ripples on the monster. Lumine's eyes widened as she looked at the scene in disbelief.
But before she could even speak, the Outworld Blaze, which had been attacked, retaliated. A giant fireball flew rapidly towards Lumine from between the creature's hands. As it drew closer, Lumine could even smell the scent of death from this fireball.
'Damn it, this is not a monster of the Mitachurl level at all!' Lumine cursed Takagi in her heart and quickly condensed vast Anemo elemental power onto her sword.
"Gust Surge!" Lumine swung her blade fiercely towards the fireball. The vast Anemo power transformed into a tornado about half a meter in diameter and ten meters long, colliding with the fireball.
Boom!
Accompanied by a loud bang, the energy of wind and fire caused a violent explosion in the air. Lumine was also pushed backwards by the impact.
[Dehya: Wait, is this development a bit off?]
[Arataki Itto: This Traveler was actually repelled by a Mitachurl? Is she that weak?]
[Kuki Shinobu: Boss, the Traveler was able to summon that tornado; her strength is definitely not weak. The problem is that Outworld Blaze.]
[Aether: Damn it, that's not a Mitachurl at all!]
[Dori: Many people bet on the Traveler to win. Now it seems I, as the bookmaker, am going to make a fortune.]
[Nilou: G-Go, Traveler!]
"Traveler, are you okay?" Paimon came to Lumine's side and looked worriedly at her as she landed, breathing heavily.
"If you really cared about me, you wouldn't have let me fight that guy just now. What kind of 'ordinary' monster is this?" Lumine looked at the Outworld Blaze, which was completely unaffected by the previous explosion, and complained.
Let alone being injured, the Outworld Blaze was now condensing a stronger, larger fireball in its hands. Its entire body was engulfed in substantial flames, as if any creature that approached it would be burned to ash.
"B-But Takagi said this Outworld Blaze was very ordinary. I didn't know it was this strong." Paimon finished speaking aggrievedly, then turned her head and glared fiercely at Takagi.
"I wasn't lying, Little Paimon. The Outworld Blaze is indeed a very ordinary existence for the entire universe. In fact, I even think comparing it to a universe version of a Mitachurl is overestimating it. Perhaps I should compare it to a slightly stronger universe version of a Hilichurl," Takagi said with a smile.
"What universe version of a Hilichurl? You're deliberately making things difficult for us!" Paimon stamped her foot.
"I'm not making things difficult for you. Besides, instead of chatting with me, it's better to face the Outworld Blaze properly. Look, its attack is already here," Takagi said.
"What?" Paimon turned her head in surprise and immediately saw a giant fireball already approaching.
"Be careful!" Acting Grand Master Jean flashed in front of Paimon and, together with Lumine, channeled Anemo power to disperse the giant fireball. They prevented Paimon and Lumine from being blown away.
"Acting Grand Master Jean, you're helping too!" Paimon said delightedly.
"This Outworld Blaze is very strong. I think it's best if I contribute." Acting Grand Master Jean nodded and glanced at the leisurely Takagi. "Takagi, it should be okay if I join this battle, right?"
Takagi: "Of course, no problem. My Blessing covers everyone present. Anyone who joins the battle will increase their probability of stepping onto a Path."
Barbara: "I'll help heal everyone."
Klee: "Klee wants to help too!"
Takagi smiled and nodded. He originally had no intention of letting the Traveler face the Outworld Blaze alone. Lumine is still developing; even against this creature, it's impossible to do it with just her own strength. From the start, Takagi planned to have Lumine, Jean, Barbara, and Klee work together to increase the probability of all four stepping onto a Path through battle. For him, no matter which of the four steps onto a Path, he wouldn't lose out.
[Dori: The bet is over: Traveler vs. Outworld Blaze. The loser is the Traveler. Hehe, thank you all for participating enthusiastically!]
[Dehya: Wait, the battle isn't over yet! Why did we lose?]
[Dori: The bet clearly states it's Traveler vs. Outworld Blaze, not Traveler, Acting Grand Master Jean, and others vs. Outworld Blaze. The moment Acting Grand Master Jean and the others joined the fight, the Traveler lost.]
[Nilou: How could this happen! My stage!]
[Arataki Itto: Good thing I didn't place a bet.]
[Kuki Shinobu: You don't have any extra Mora at all, Boss.]
[Dori: Now opening a new bet: Traveler, Acting Grand Master Jean, Barbara, and Klee vs. Outworld Blaze. Please place your bets enthusiastically, hehehe.]
[Kaeya: The Traveler plus Acting Grand Master Jean and them? I think I can place a bet this time.]
[Ningguang: I'll just place a small bet of ten thousand Mora on Acting Grand Master Jean and the others.]
[Yae Miko: Acting Grand Master Jean plus the cute Traveler... it's indeed worth betting on.]
[Dehya: Ten thousand Mora?! Ningguang from Liyue is too rich! Both Ningguang and Yae Miko are betting on them... Candace, lend me some Mora.]
[Candace: ...]
[Furina: Hmph hmph! Neuvillette, help me place a bet too. I want to bet on Acting Grand Master Jean and them!]
[Neuvillette: Pay for it yourself.]
Takagi watched the people in the forum constantly betting on Acting Grand Master Jean and the Traveler to win, finding it increasingly interesting.
"Although the Outworld Blaze is weak, that's only relative to the universe. For the Teyvat continent, it's still very strong. Should I also take this opportunity to place a bet, and buy the Outworld Blaze to win?" Takagi muttered.