Paimon looked at the Traveler with sparkling eyes. It was as if she could already see the scene of the Traveler taking revenge on Stormterror with an arrow at Starfell Valley.
"We can, but Venti isn't here right now. Is it really appropriate for us to go trouble Stormterror like this right now?" Lumine propped her chin with one hand, mumbling.
Thinking about it now, Stormterror's strength was clearly a bit weak. Lumine felt that with her current strength plus the power of Acting Grand Master Jean and Klee, two Pathstriders, she should be able to deal with Stormterror. However, Venti, the Anemo Archon, was not present. Lumine was worried that directly fighting Stormterror like this would turn into a fight to the death for both sides. If possible, Lumine still wanted to wait until Venti returned from Belobog before talking about it.
"The Honorary Knight is right. Let's wait until Venti is free to deal with Stormterror's matter. Besides, he won't be gone for long," Jean said. As a trial trip, Venti and the others would only stay in Belobog for about a day. Jean could certainly wait that long.
"Okay, we'll do as Acting Grand Master Jean said," Lumine nodded.
"Then let's set off too, Amber," Takagi said.
"Okay, Takagi, where do you want to go first?" Amber asked.
"Let's go to Windrise first. I heard that Barbatos changed the terrain of Mondstadt starting from there. I think the scenery there should be good."
"That's right, the scenery there is super good. Okay, we'll set off now."
The Blessing buff's cooldown time was still far off. Takagi also slowed down his pace this time. He leisurely walked towards the city gate with Amber. La Signora originally wanted to follow, but after thinking about it, she ultimately chose to give up. Instead, Paimon and Lumine followed with quick steps.
"Hey, Takagi, although it will be a while until we go to Herta Space Station, can we decide on the personnel going there first?" Paimon said.
"Decide on the personnel first? Hmm, that's a good suggestion. I didn't realize, Paimon, you occasionally have a bit of a brain." Takagi laughed.
"Ehehe, you don't have to praise me so much," Paimon said, scratching the back of her head, feeling a little embarrassed. Seeing this, Lumine raised her hand and covered her head.
Takagi opened the forum panel and personally posted a thread titled 'Herta Space Station Travel Application'. Very quickly, a large number of Teyvat people flooded into Takagi's post.
[Dori: So fast, I swiped and came in.]
[Alhaitham: I'm signing up, hoping the goddess of luck will favor me.]
[Kaveh: Just kidding, the lady of luck should favor me instead!]
[Nahida: Herta Space Station, a gathering place for geniuses?]
[Sangonomiya Kokomi: If I could be chosen...]
[Venti: Oh my, I didn't expect Takagi to start pre-registration here already? This will significantly reduce the number of viewers on the Wind God's side.]
[Tartaglia: Yeah, I was watching the Wind God's stream, and when I saw that I could sign up here, I immediately clicked in. Takagi, I'll sign up.]
[Dottore: What are you, a martial artist, signing up for? Since it's the Herta Space Station, it should naturally be for scholars.]
[Tartaglia: I don't like hearing that. Can't martial artists go? Even in the Herta Space Station, which is a gathering place for researchers, there must be powerful warriors.]
[Takagi: That's true. The Herta Space Station's master, station master, and defense chief are all powerful Pathstriders, especially Herta. Trust me, don't offend her.]
[Tartaglia: See, I told you there were powerful people there! Herta, huh? I've remembered that name. I must challenge her.]
[Takagi: You're not listening to a single word I say, are you?]
[Grand Sage Azar: I also think the Herta Space Station is a place that scholars should go to. Martial artists should wait for the next opportunity.]
[La Signora: Hmph, I don't think so. This time, and only this time, I'm on Childe's side.]
To be honest, La Signora didn't want Dottore to go to the Herta Space Station with Takagi. Based on what he had said to her before, La Signora felt that Dottore was highly likely to offend Takagi. If Takagi were to have any bad thoughts about the Fatui or Snezhnaya because Dottore offended him... then La Signora would truly be on the verge of tears. Furthermore, she desperately wanted to step onto a Path. Only then would it be more likely to take the Anemo Archon's Gnosis. So she didn't intend to give up on signing up just because the Herta Space Station was a place where researchers gathered.
"That's too many people. Takagi, are you going to choose 5 people from so many applicants?" Paimon asked in surprise, looking at the people leaving messages on the forum.
"Of course! Although I'm still in Mondstadt right now, the first trip already gave Mondstadt a discount, only selecting tourists within the city. So this time, I won't give any country a discount. The 5 tourists will be selected from all over Teyvat," Takagi nodded.
"In that case, my chances of being chosen are very small," Lumine said, stroking her chin.
"At least, the Honorary Knight and Paimon have already been to another world once. I also want to go to another world to see what it's like. It's just that there are too many people," Amber said with emotion.
"Whether you're chosen or not, Amber, I think you'll have a chance to go to another world later. After all, isn't there an Astral Express in Mondstadt?" Takagi said with a smile.
"That's true." Hearing this, a cheerful smile appeared on Amber's face again.
Takagi walked towards the Mondstadt city gate while looking at the forum.
[Takagi: Although I'm selecting from around the world this time, given that the Herta Space Station is indeed a place where scientific geniuses gather, and in order to let the smart people of Teyvat understand more clearly what level their intelligence is in the universe, therefore, I will slightly increase the probability for smart people from Teyvat to be selected. The registration deadline is in ten minutes. Please hurry.]
After carefully studying the forum, Takagi discovered that it had a drawing function that could set the probability of being chosen. Since this selection was open to the entire world, Takagi decided to use it.
[Tartaglia: How can this be!]
[Takagi: The right of interpretation is mine.]
[Cloud Retainer: This Adeptus can also be considered a smart person, so my chances of being selected should be higher, right?]
[Nahida: Can I be chosen?]
[Takagi: Aren't you afraid of the forbidden knowledge anymore?]
[Nahida: ...]
Yes, of course she is afraid! But with others planning to make contact, no matter how afraid Nahida was, she had to choose to proactively make contact. After all, by studying knowledge from outside Teyvat earlier, if Teyvat were to really have problems because of this knowledge in the future, she would also be more likely to solve them.
[Takagi: Speaking of which, those of you who signed up should still remember what I said before, right?]
[Grand Sage Azar: Your Excellency Takagi, what do you mean?]
[Takagi: I said before that the first trip was a privilege, so I would provide corresponding protection. Whether I provide protection for subsequent trips will depend entirely on my mood. Those of you who signed up, should you be prepared to face danger?]
[Yae Miko: Speaking of which, that is indeed the case. But Takagi, you also said that you would still provide protection to those you found pleasing to the eye, right?]
[Takagi: That is the case.]
[Yae Miko: Then do you find me pleasing to the eye? I'm in Inazuma. You're welcome to travel to Inazuma anytime, Takagi.]
[Ei: ???]
[Takagi: Hehe, the Raiden Shogun must be very happy to have a retainer like you.]
[Yae Miko: Of course.]
[Raiden Shogun: ...]
[Takagi: Inazuma or whatever, let's talk about that later. Those who signed up, if you are worried about danger, you can still withdraw now. Please don't wait until the last minute to say you want to withdraw. That would appear very untrustworthy.]
[Grand Sage Azar: This kind of opportunity is a rare opportunity for any scholar. I must go to the Herta Space Station no matter what.]
[Tartaglia: Choose me, I'm not afraid of danger.]
[Arlecchino: However, since the Herta Space Station is a research institution that gathers top talents, it should be very outstanding in terms of security, right?]
[Takagi: Indeed, the defense within the station is unusually strong. Someone like Cocolia with a Stellaron has no way to break through its energy shield. However, Cocolia can only be considered a minor character in the universe. There are still many strong individuals who can break through its defenses. Speaking of which, the Herta Space Station stores a sealed Stellaron. If that Stellaron accidentally erupts, it will attract the Antimatter Legion. Perhaps we will encounter such a thing. So, if you plan to go, please be prepared to face the Legion.]
[Dottore: The Herta Space Station actually has a Stellaron? This is truly intriguing!]
[Dehya: Since the Stellaron is sealed, it shouldn't erupt that easily, right?]
[Takagi: I've said everything I needed to say. If there are still people who want to go, you can continue to sign up.]
Although Takagi's words made some people hesitate, the number of people signing up continued to increase. Seeing that it was almost time, Takagi started the lottery.
[Takagi: The lottery results are out. The 5 people who will come with me to Herta Space Station and strive to step onto the Path are Lisa, Nahida, Cloud Retainer, Dottore, and La Signora.]
[Tartaglia: Damn, I'm not in!]
[Grand Sage Azar: I... I wasn't chosen?! How could this be? I am the Grand Sage of Sumeru! Lisa and Dottore are one thing, but why were La Signora and Cloud Retainer chosen?]
[La Signora: Hmm?!]
[Cloud Retainer: How dare you underestimate this Adeptus's wisdom?]
[Lisa: It seems I'm quite lucky.]
[Dehya: Did Takagi really not pull strings for you, Lisa?]
[Yae Miko: Pull strings? Interesting.]
[Lisa: I feel like you have something else to say.]
[Madame Ping: Looking at the list, 3 out of the 5 people are scholars, and Cloud Retainer is also a clever person skilled in mechanisms. Takagi indeed increased the probability of scholars being chosen.]
[Ningguang: There is one martial-style person, La Signora. Were two Fatui actually chosen this time?]
[Dottore: It seems we can travel together, La Signora.]
[La Signora: If possible, I really don't want to travel with you.]
[Hu Tao: Speaking of which, does anyone want to reserve a coffin? This trip is so dangerous, why not reserve a coffin first for insurance?]
[Dori: The betting is open! Let's bet on how many people can successfully return from the second trip.]
[Takagi: You guys really know how to do business!]
Looking at her name announced by Takagi, La Signora had to admit she was very happy. However, thinking of the hidden danger in Dottore, her heart was quite uneasy. "I must keep a close eye on this guy. I can't let him really offend Takagi," she muttered.
[Takagi: Those of you who were chosen, prepare well. When the time comes, I will come to pick you up.]
[Dottore: I will respectfully welcome Lord Takagi's arrival.]
[Cloud Retainer: This Adeptus will as well.]
[Lisa: I am looking forward to this trip.]
[La Signora: I will quietly wait for you, Takagi.]
[Nahida: I will also be prepared.]
Nahida said this, but looking at the crystal device that trapped her, she was a little worried. Takagi is coming to take me away; he shouldn't conflict with the scholars of Sumeru, right? Nahida fell into contemplation.
"I didn't expect that neither the Traveler nor I would be chosen. It's such a shame. I originally wanted to go to Herta Space Station to learn some knowledge," Paimon said regretfully.
"You probably don't have the talent for studying," Lumine scoffed, then turned to look at Takagi. "Takagi, can we act together? Just right, we also haven't had a chance to properly walk around and see Mondstadt."
Takagi smiled and said, "Of course, no problem. You agree, right, Amber?"
Amber nodded heavily, saying, "I am honored to be the guide for Mr. Takagi and the Honorary Knight."
As she spoke, the group happily walked out of Mondstadt's gate. In the Teyvat Forum, everyone found that Takagi had closed the thread, so they once again shifted their attention to Barbatos's live stream.
Belobog, Everwinter Hill.
"You mean, he is a god from Mondstadt?" Seele led Barbara and others through the outlying Snowy Plains, saying to Barbara with doubt. From time to time, Seele also glanced at Barbatos.
"That's right, Lord Barbatos is one of the greatest gods in our world," Barbara said with a face full of admiration. She never thought that she would one day be able to travel with the Anemo Archon. Even more precious was when she returned the Holy Lyre der Himmel to Barbatos, and he actually gave it to her. This made Barbara admire him even more and be even more grateful to Takagi.
"As a god, isn't he a bit too weak? He seems even weaker than Cocolia," Seele said doubtfully. As a Pathstrider possessing the exclusive light cone given by Takagi, Seele sharply felt that Barbatos could not be compared with the Stellaron-empowered Cocolia.
"No, that's not it. Lord Barbatos blew away ten thousand years of ice and snow for Mondstadt. He is the great being who allowed Mondstadt to have spring and sunshine," Barbara said, waving her hands in a panic.
"Blew away ten thousand years of ice and snow? Then can he blow away the ice and snow of Everwinter Hill?" Seele looked towards Barbatos.
[Tartaglia: That's right, isn't there a story in the Anemo Archon's history about him blowing away ice and snow? Now Belobog is also full of wind and snow, can he help blow some away?]
[Zhongli: From a universally rational perspective, this is difficult to achieve.]
[Neuvillette: The ice and snow on Yarilo-VI were brought by the Stellaron. I assume it's different from the situation in Mondstadt before.]
[Nahida: Moreover, in Belobog, the power of Teyvat's gods would also be weakened, right?]
[Dehya: I seem to remember that even the buildings in Belobog are harder. The ice and snow must also be harder to blow away, right?]