Chapter 61
Asmodeus looked at Raiden Ei.
"You go first."
She grabbed a potato chip and tossed it into her mouth.
Raiden Ei pondered for a moment before speaking. "I'll take care of this matter when I return."
Asmodeus glanced at Raiden Ei. "Alright, let's see how you perform."
Then, she turned to Nahida.
"What about you? Second-generation Dendro Archon, tell me—how did you end up imprisoned by mortals?"
Nahida widened her eyes. "I'm not worthy of being a god yet."
Asmodeus's eyes narrowed. "Huh? Not worthy? Who told you that?"
Asmodeus leaned back, thinking. "Alright, how about this? You stay with me for a while. I'll teach you how to be a god."
Zhongli, who had been silently observing, suddenly recalled the way Asmodeus acted in the Internet café.
Uh… She won't teach her anything questionable, right?
Nahida's eyes lit up. This was the ruler of Sky Island, the being who controlled all of Teyvat. If she stayed by her side, she would surely learn how to become a competent deity.
With Nahida's matter settled, Asmodeus turned to Furina.
"Furina."
Furina, startled, sat up straighter. "Here!"
Asmodeus considered her next move carefully.
"Continue as you have been. Understand?"
Furina looked at Asmodeus and noticed the sharp glint in her gaze. She quickly nodded. "I understand."
Satisfied, Asmodeus finally turned her attention to the Cryo Archon.
"As for you… tell your Fatui to quiet down."
The Cryo Archon had no choice but to agree.
The highest-ranking officials in Teyvat had long been aware of a certain truth:
Only justice cannot be made an enemy.
That saying was not spoken lightly—it had been written in blood and suffering.
With his words delivered, Asmodeus turned and walked past the Cryo Archon, stopping before Zhongli.
"Morax, now that we've settled these past issues, tell them about our plan."
Zhongli slowly stood up and began explaining the immigration plan.
The gathered deities were stunned. Immigration? Moving to another world entirely? Was such a thing even possible?
The meeting concluded shortly after, and Asmodeus released all the gods—except Nahida.
He took Nahida directly to the Hall of Rebirth.
Zhongli felt numb. A contract must not be broken!
However, he couldn't do anything. Even with his power, even with a glimpse of the Guardian's strength, he was still lacking.
Asmodeus first entrusted Nahida to Zhongli. "Let her learn from you for now."
Then, having arranged Nahida's matters, she teleported back to the Internet café.
The moment she entered the private room—
Asmodeus instantly reverted to an internet-addicted gamer girl, gleefully launching Audition once more.
"Hehe, finally done! Let's keep playing, keep playing~"
The scene shifted to the entrance of Suiyuan.
Hu Tao, Kevin, March 7th, Ying, and Paimon walked in, their expressions filled with playful mischief.
Not long after they entered, a sudden noise from behind made them freeze. Instinctively, they dove into the bushes on either side of the path.
As the footsteps grew closer, Guinevere and Su Shang came into view, their faces pale with apprehension. The two of them were inexperienced but adventurous, their nervous excitement evident in their cautious steps.
Kevin, noticing that Guinevere and Su Shang hadn't spotted them, grinned mischievously. He nudged Hu Tao, who was crouching beside him.
"Hu Tao, I have an idea."
After listening to Kevin's suggestion, Hu Tao's eyes lit up with the same mischievous glint.
"Kevin, you're brilliant! This is going to be so much fun. Hehehehe, leave it to me!"
At the entrance, Guinevere shakily pulled out her phone and started a livestream.
"Hey everyone, Xiao Guizi is back for another exploration of Suiyuan!" she announced, forcing confidence into her voice.
"Yesterday, Su Shang and I had some unexpected encounters, but today, we're going to prove there's nothing to be afraid of!"
Suddenly—
A white figure flashed behind Guinevere and Su Shang. The chat in the livestream exploded in terror.
[The King of Fishing]: Look behind you!
[Xiao Diezi]: There's something there!
[Ah Wei]: AHHHH! I'M GONNA DIE!
Seeing the flood of messages telling them to look back, Guinevere and Su Shang shuddered violently.
Guinevere turned to Su Shang. "Should we… turn around together?"
Su Shang nodded stiffly, and the two of them slowly turned their heads.
They scanned their surroundings. Nothing.
Both of them let out a sigh of relief.
Su Shang stomped her foot in frustration. "Ugh! Our viewers are just messing with us!"
Guinevere pouted. "That's right! You scared us for no reason!"
[Xiao Diezi]: I swear, I wasn't lying! There was something there!
[Hua Erwu]: If I'm lying, I'll be a dog!
[Ah Wei]: AHHH! I'M ALIVE AGAIN!
Guinevere and Su Shang were completely unconvinced.
"I don't believe you!" Guinevere declared.
At that moment, she felt a hand rest on her shoulder.
She huffed. "Su Shang, quit it."
Su Shang blinked in confusion. "What? What did I do?"
"Your hand, obviously. Don't put it on my shoulder."
Su Shang raised her hands, showing she hadn't moved an inch. "Guinevere… my hands are right here."
Silence.
Realization struck them both at the same time. Their eyes widened in horror.
A chilling voice whispered from behind Guinevere.
"I died so miserably~ I died so miserably~ Come and join me…"
At the same time, Guinevere caught sight of a white shadow looming behind Su Shang.
The two of them screamed in unison.
"Guinevere! Behind you!"
"Su Shang! Behind you!"
Hu Tao and Da Qiuqiu suddenly jumped out, their eerie voices wailing in unison.
"I'M COMING TO FIND YOU!"
A shriek of pure terror erupted from Guinevere and Su Shang as they bolted away at full speed.
Hu Tao, still in her ghost disguise, saw them fleeing and eagerly chased after them, dragging Da Qiuqiu along.
"Don't run~ Stay and keep me company~"
And so, the chase began.
Hu Tao and Da Qiuqiu pursued Guinevere and Su Shang, who ran as if their lives depended on it.
Kevin, March 7th, Ying, and Paimon, who had been watching the chaos unfold, burst into laughter and immediately joined the chase.
Kevin, sprinting ahead, quickly caught up to Hu Tao's side, adding to the chaos of the "hunt."
The group's wild chase led them deeper into Suiyuan.
Guinevere and Su Shang wished they had extra legs to run faster. Their frantic footsteps pounded against the earth, hearts racing in panic.
Then—
Several figures appeared in front of them.
Hope ignited in Guinevere and Su Shang's eyes. Salvation! They rushed forward, crying out.
"Save us!"
The figures in front were Hanya, Huo Huo, and Xue Yi.
Xue Yi furrowed his brows as he watched the chaotic scene unfolding. These people were running around for fun? And weren't these the same two who had fainted in fear yesterday? They dared to come back?
He raised a hand, stopping Guinevere and Su Shang in their tracks.
"Halt!" Xue Yi's voice was firm. "This is the forbidden territory of the Ten Lords Commission. Outsiders are not permitted to enter!"