Teyvat isn't as restrictive as it is in the game. Many things aren't set in stone.
For example, running speed, stamina bars, and jump height.
The seemingly unremarkable increase in jumping ability is a god-tier skill for Bailuo, who specializes in assassination.
Coupled with the "Dragon Hammer Flash" skill from his Battousai class, it synergizes perfectly with the effects of the One-Winged Angel.
[Dragon Hammer Flash]: Battousai leaps toward a target point, dealing area damage upon landing and marking the target for 1 second. Within 4 seconds, the second stage of the skill can be activated: Dragon Soaring Flash.
[Dragon Soaring Flash]: Slashes upward from a low stance, dealing area damage. If the target is marked by Dragon Hammer Flash, it will be launched into the air.
Dragon Hammer Flash is considered a plunge attack, which means its damage can also be enhanced by the One-Winged Angel.
Not just Dragon Hammer Flash, but Bailuo's ultimate ability, Quantumization, also involves teleporting behind an enemy and attacking upon landing.
The only question is whether this new glider's damage boost will apply to it.
He'd have to test it out sometime.
Satisfied, Bailuo nodded. Although it was a bit disappointing that he couldn't use the glider to fly, the effects of the new wings were still acceptable.
This also opened up new possibilities for him. Perhaps he could try more similar operations to earn more achievement rewards.
Speaking of which, what achievements were there in the game...?
After wrapping up all his affairs in Mondstadt, Bailuo was finally ready to leave. However, he encountered an unexpected issue.
"What do you mean I can't leave?"
Looking at Anastasia in front of him, Bailuo was visibly displeased.
"The ship you arrived on has been requisitioned, and the ship the missionary used has been repurposed to transport the criminal. Currently, there are no suitable ships in Mondstadt capable of taking you to Inazuma."
Anastasia actually hoped Bailuo would leave. Once he was gone, and with the Fair Lady not yet arrived, she, as the consul, would hold the highest authority in Mondstadt.
But the fact remained—there were no ships available. Even if she wanted to borrow one from Mondstadt, there was no guarantee they would agree.
However, she underestimated Mondstadt's determination to see Bailuo off. If she had actually asked, Mondstadt would probably have built a ship from scratch just to send him away.
"So what now? Should I swim there?"
Yeah, right. That's something only someone like Tartaglia, the "Skyward 3G," could pull off. Bailuo wasn't about to try that. He didn't even know how to surf.
"The Liyue harbor has many large ships, and most of our Fatui fleet is stationed there. So..."
Anastasia's voice grew softer and softer until she was practically whispering. She clearly remembered that Bailuo's relationship with Tartaglia was... complicated.
In fact, Bailuo's expression was now one of "I didn't steal Taroumaru's treasure, but it still shook its sword at me all night."
Are you kidding me? I just comforted myself by saying I didn't need to go to Liyue, and now you're sending me there?
"How about we get Mondstadt to build me a ship? Yeah, that's it. Make them build one. If they refuse, I'll spike Jean's bathwater with spicy drinks or smash Varka's toilet in the middle of the night!"
"Calm down, Instructor!"
Seeing Bailuo descend into this strange state, Anastasia's face turned pale with fear.
Just as Collei really dared to stab someone in the kidney, Bailuo was also someone who would actually follow through on his threats, perfectly embodying the phrase "cut from the same cloth."
But while he might enjoy himself, Anastasia, left to deal with the aftermath, would gain nothing from it. Not only would she be left in a mess, but she'd also have to clean up his mess afterward.
Just thinking about the young Dandelion Knight pressuring her after the Harbinger left gave her a headache.
"So I have to go to Liyue? Can't they come here instead?"
Bailuo still wasn't ready to give up.
"Even if they could come, do you think Tartaglia would let you leave once the ship arrives?"
"..."
Bailuo thought about it and realized she was right. The moment the ship arrived, Tartaglia would probably be the first one jumping off.
It seemed there was no way to avoid this. Should he just fight him head-on?
Back when he only had the "Hei" class, he wouldn't have dared to face Tartaglia directly, knowing that head-on combat wasn't his forte.
Even with his stealth advantage, he wouldn't gain much ground. After all, Tartaglia had that massive AOE move: "Have you ever raised a whale? They're very gentle and cute!"
Just like in real warfare, where snipers don't engage in duels but are instead targeted with artillery barrages, many assassination experts in Bailuo's world didn't rely on fancy techniques like sound localization, scent tracking, or heightened senses.
They just went straight for AOE attacks.
If it hits, great. If it doesn't, no loss.
But with the Battousai class, Bailuo now had some capability for direct combat.
Although Battousai was still more of a burst assassin, compared to the pure assassin "Hei," it offered more options for direct confrontation.
If all else failed, he could always hit Tartaglia with the Nine-Headed Dragon Flash, a move even the Raiden Shogun had struggled against. If one strike didn't work... well, he could always strike again.
After all, he was a man who could use his ultimate twice in a row.
Once he made up his mind, he began making arrangements for his trip to Liyue.
"Have you heard? The Instructor is leaving Mondstadt for Liyue..."
"The Instructor? Is the news reliable?"
T/N: Ummm, now where have I heard this before? 🤔
Regardless of how the Fatui felt about it, once it was confirmed that the Fatui had sent word to Liyue, several people felt a weight lift off their shoulders.
Angel's Share.
"I was planning to come here to celebrate the Instructor's departure, but I didn't expect an extra surprise."
Kaeya, dressed in his administrative officer's uniform, looked at Diluc behind the counter with slight surprise. He had thought Diluc wouldn't return until evening.
"Hmph."
Diluc didn't say anything but let out a grunt. He casually picked up a pre-mixed drink, poured it into a glass, and slid it over to Kaeya.
"Grape juice? Please spare me. I was planning to give you this as an apology while you were away, but now... I might as well hand it to you directly."
With a casual motion, Kaeya placed a rather uniquely styled vase on the counter.
"..."
Looking at the strange vase, Diluc understood why Kaeya had chosen a time when he wasn't around to deliver it. In the past, there was a high chance he would have thrown it out immediately.
But now, feeling relatively pleased, he decided to... reluctantly accept it.
As he reached for the vase, Diluc noticed that it felt off, as if something was inside. Peeking inside, he saw a Pyro Vision lying at the bottom.
Meanwhile, Kaeya picked up the drink Diluc had prepared for him. But as soon as he caught the scent, he realized something.
It was alcohol.
"Mondstadt without the Instructor... feels so much lighter."
"Yeah."