Venti was having a hard time.
His own people did not recognize him.
Honestly,
Grandpa Zhongli, you can't do this.
It's not like I don't care at all.
But it doesn't have to be like this.
It seemed that the matter of his retirement was already on the agenda.
Thinking of this, Venti said to Diluc very seriously:
"Then I'll retire."
"Let that Jean be the Anemo Archon."
"Just pass it on to her directly."
"But don't tell her in advance."
"Otherwise, she may not accept it."
He decided to give Diluc a heads-up first.
If it was said in advance, Jean would probably refuse immediately.
Venti planned to directly hand over the power of the Anemo Archon before the other party could react.
Hearing this, Diluc nodded.
This was no problem.
He also understood Jean's personality.
If she was told beforehand, she would definitely refuse,
and without any hesitation.
"At that time, I'll arrange it and let the TV station broadcast it live."
"Then you quickly settle the matter."
"Once it's announced, even if Jean wants to refuse, it'll be impossible."
"Announce it directly in front of everyone."
"I'm sure many people will be watching by then, right?"
In order to prevent the other party from refusing the position,
Diluc even decided to involve the TV station.
Let the entire process be broadcast live.
When Venti heard what Diluc said, he immediately gave a thumbs-up.
"As expected of you."
"That's it."
"Right."
"Remember, you promised me."
"When I retire, you'll buy me drinks every day."
Venti never forgot this point.
Diluc glanced at him.
"Of course I remember."
"My promise stands."
Seeing this, Venti immediately smiled.
He no longer argued with Diluc.
He also wanted to talk to the old man about it.
To see if there were any instructions.
Thinking of this, Venti said goodbye to Diluc
and left directly.
He didn't go to Zhongli immediately.
Instead, he chose to go home.
After all, it was already late, and if he ran over now, he might get beaten.
So he planned to talk about it tomorrow.
On the second day, Venti went to find Zhongli directly.
Then he told him about his retirement.
When Zhongli heard the news, he was also surprised.
"You're retiring too?"
"No, haven't you already been retired this whole time?"
Zhongli was speechless for a moment.
This guy had always been semi-retired.
Venti chuckled.
"Teyvat is undergoing major changes now."
"Since I don't handle affairs, it's better to let the one in charge take over."
"So I decided to let Jean become the second-generation Anemo Archon."
"That child is very suitable, isn't she?"
Jean?
Of course Zhongli had heard of her.
The current Acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius.
If it was her, it really would be appropriate.
If Jean became the Anemo Archon, she would be far more reliable than this guy.
As Venti said, Teyvat was changing.
There was no way for him to continue doing nothing.
Although, as an Archon, he had the right to act freely,
something was still missing.
Since the Anemo Archon didn't handle affairs,
then let the one who did handle affairs become the Anemo Archon.
Zhongli had nothing to object to.
Besides, Mondstadt's matters were not Liyue's concern.
Why should he care so much?
"It's up to you."
"You can talk to Takumi about this."
"Strictly speaking, who becomes the Anemo Archon is your business."
"But."
"That child's strength is not enough."
"Even with a Gnosis, her strength wouldn't suddenly become very strong."
"That's not appropriate."
Zhongli's meaning was clear.
Jean could become the Anemo Archon,
but her strength was still too weak.
From a human perspective, Jean was strong.
But in the eyes of gods, it was not enough.
The best solution was to ask Takumi for help.
Hearing this, Venti nodded.
"No problem."
"I'll go talk to that guy later."
"Let Takumi help modify the Gnosis."
A cheerful smile appeared on Venti's face.
After all, it was Takumi who pushed him into retirement.
So there was no reason for Takumi not to help.
Zhongli nodded.
There was nothing more to say.
The matter was settled.
Jean herself still didn't know yet.
The Anemo Archon of her nation was already plotting behind her back.
At this moment, Jean was still working hard,
preparing for the upcoming festival.
At noon, Venti went to find Takumi.
He even had a meal along the way.
"Hey, Nuwa Al's cooking is amazing."
Venti was completely satisfied with Nuwa Al's craftsmanship.
Hearing the Anemo Archon's praise, Nuwa Al looked a little embarrassed.
Takumi glanced at Venti
and directly asked:
"Tell me, what's the matter?"
This guy wouldn't come for no reason.
Takumi was very clear about that.
There had to be something going on.
Ningguang and the others were also a little curious.
Why did Mondstadt's Anemo Archon come here?
What was he planning?
"Go out for a walk?"
Venti didn't explain immediately.
Instead, he invited Takumi to take a walk outside.
Hearing this, Takumi understood.
This was not something for others to hear.
"Alright."
After saying that, Takumi stood up and walked out.
The two left the house together.
Then Venti explained the situation.
"It's about letting Jean take the position of Anemo Archon during the Windblume Festival."
"But there's a problem."
"The old man said that although she's suitable, her strength is too weak."
"So he told me to come find you."
Venti directly pushed the responsibility onto Zhongli.
It was Zhongli who disliked Jean's insufficient strength.
So he was sent here for help.
Hearing this, Takumi immediately rolled his eyes.
"Weak in strength?"
"Then just strengthen her."
"What's the big deal?"
Takumi didn't care at all.
If her strength was weak, then raise it.
"How do you do that?"
That was exactly what Venti was waiting to hear.
Venti looked at Takumi with shining eyes.
He even took out the Gnosis.
The meaning was obvious.
Let Takumi modify it,
then hand it to Jean later.
"You've already planned everything, haven't you?"
Takumi saw through his actions
and felt speechless.
"You've already thought it all through, and you're still asking?"
"Hey."
"Help me out."
"I'll buy you drinks another day."
"I also think the old man is right."
"Jean's strength is indeed a bit weak."
"She needs a proper boost."
Zhongli was right.
Jean was too weak.
She had to be strengthened.
Otherwise, it would be awkward.
What kind of Anemo Archon couldn't even win a fight?