The group quickly left Caravan Ribat and slowly walked deeper into the desert.
"It's so desolate here. Kirara, you double-checked the address, right?"
Kirara saw that Paimon was somewhat suspicious.
She recited the address again.
"[About 100 steps along the main road from Caravan Ribat toward the desert, next to the first Flame Flower you see.] That's how the address was written."
[Feels inferior to [White Flying Pet] next to it.]
[Teyvat express delivery business doesn't support slackers.]
[I counted. The streamer seems to have walked about this far. It really is around 100 steps.]
[Has anyone ever received a delivery with an outrageous address?]
[No outrageous addresses, but plenty of outrageous recipient names.]
This address clearly didn't belong to any proper delivery.
But since Komaniya Express had accepted it, they could deliver it.
The surroundings didn't look like there were any signs of human activity.
Kirara remained very patient. "Maybe the recipient wants to pick it up here personally. I've encountered this kind of thing before."
The pickup time hadn't arrived yet.
She told everyone to quickly find a place to hide and watch her tails for signals.
The group hid behind a sand barrier. Mu Yang chose an even farther spot by himself.
He said it would be more convenient for action.
Everyone tacitly agreed that the recipient had issues.
Cyno also understood. "It concerns the reputation of her company, so let's watch her [tail color] and act accordingly."
In reality, Mu Yang hid farther away just to avoid this [cold joke attack].
Everyone stayed silent.
"What's wrong? It's just the [tail]…"
"Ah, okay okay, we all understand…"
[Never forget the original intention hhh.]
[Aaaah I can't take it anymore.]
After enduring several of Cyno's cold jokes, someone finally appeared.
A one-eyed burly man arrived with two underlings.
He immediately asked Kirara if she was the Komaniya Express courier.
After both sides confirmed identities, they began verifying the goods.
The other party didn't say a word, took the package, and prepared to leave.
Kirara thought quickly. "I suggest you open it and check. I've traveled through many places these past few days."
"The road was bumpy and the weather changed a lot. I don't know if the contents inside were affected."
The burly man turned back fiercely. "No need. Along the way, you didn't peek inside, right?"
Kirara quickly waved her hands, saying the company strictly forbade it and they would never do such a thing.
She was only suggesting confirmation. If there was any damage, it could be compensated.
Her unusual behavior instead aroused the burly man's suspicion.
"I already said no need. Why are you still bringing it up?"
The underling beside him whispered, "Boss, I see this courier is alone…"
"Why don't we…" He made a throat-slitting gesture.
The leading burly man cleared his throat. "Hey, did you come alone today?"
"Y-yes, of course. How could a group of people deliver a package together, hahaha…"
Kirara wasn't good at lying. Whenever she lied, her tails swung up and down non-stop.
And from the perspective of the people behind the dune, this was her sending a distress signal!
But they hadn't previously agreed on what the up-and-down swinging meant.
Kirara became more and more flustered. The more lies she told, the more her tails moved.
Mu Yang chose to instantly return to Lumine's side and asked in a casual tone whether they should make a move.
Cyno lowered his head in thought. "Her tails keep swinging and crossing… pointing east? West?"
Suddenly, Cyno had an epiphany. "…! Could it be that she wants to express that her [things are crossed]?"
[Cyno is still outputting. He hasn't fallen yet!]
[Urgent night sister Li.]
[This line is really too insane.]
Everyone looked at Cyno with puzzled eyes.
Because this explanation was way too far-fetched.
Kirara on the field could no longer hold on, but the other party had never intended to let her off easily from the start.
The three of them reached behind their backs at the same time.
However, before their knives could even be drawn.
Mu Yang, Cyno, and Lumine acted simultaneously, each subduing one of them.
Paimon was still shouting from her original spot, telling everyone to go down and save her…
[Usually they're all laughs and giggles, but when it comes to actual fighting, each one is more ruthless than the last.]
[Mu Yang is ruthless with few words. Cyno is ruthless with words even harsher than his actions.]
"Kirara, are you hurt?"
The cat shook her head. "No. By the way, everyone is too amazing. I didn't see you make a move at all…"
Cyno revealed his identity. "Confess honestly. I don't want to hear your pale excuses."
The few people saw the General Mahamatra's appearance.
They confessed immediately.
They were an ordinary Treasure Hoarder group.
They planned to steal an important treasure from various nations at the same time.
That way, everyone would know their Treasure Hoarder group was the most powerful transnational organization.
Hearing that after chasing for so long the reason was actually this, everyone was speechless.
Lumine asked, "What does this have to do with those card backs??"
The group confessed truthfully.
These card backs were printed by them. As long as you added some water to soil or sand and pressed it on top.
After a while, when you wiped it away.
You could see their [pre-battle general mobilization] for all Treasure Hoarder members…
That is, the operation targets, time, and the entire plan…
[The Eremites teared up after reading it.]
[Fatui: Divine gold.]
[You have to admit, Treasure Hoarders really are everywhere.]
The original plan was proceeding normally.
But one card addict appeared in the group.
Not only was he addicted to Genius Invokation TCG, he even lost this card back to someone else.
Fearing that the operation plan would be exposed, they urgently sent people to recover the distributed card backs…
They planned to change the operation time and then redistribute them.
To ensure everything was foolproof.
They even specially raised funds to use the safest and most punctual Komaniya Express for delivery…
Everyone's eyes were about to roll to the sky.
Are you sure you're not here to make a comedy?
[These guys are way too good at creating content.]
[Professional comedy team.]
Lumine thought about it. This also explained what happened in Mondstadt.
The person who sold the card back at a high price had been targeted by the Treasure Hoarders.
It turned out they wanted to silence him.
The three of them wailed at Cyno together.
They had already confessed everything honestly and hoped to receive lenient treatment.
Cyno remained impartial. "There will be a trial specifically for you. Enough talk. Come with me."
Everyone returned to Caravan Ribat together.
Cyno first arranged for the three people. "I will escort them back to Sumeru City later."
"Thank you for your hard work."
"It is my duty, and thanks to all of you as well."
Cyno's serious working appearance.
Finally made Charlotte and Kirara change their view of him somewhat…
After chatting for a bit more, Cyno was about to leave.
Only then did Charlotte remember that she hadn't done the interview with the Sumeru region champion yet.
She originally thought Cyno would act chuuni.
Unexpectedly, he gave a very official answer.
"Genius Invokation TCG is an excellent card game, worthy of being called an art."
"It allows many people to meet and get to know each other, sharing the joy of duels together."
"I hope everyone can enjoy the happiness it brings."
After finishing her notes, Charlotte couldn't help saying happily.
"Just this decent statement alone could be used as the ending of a news article…"
Cyno activated his ultimate with zero wind-up.
"So… if any lawless individuals dare to taint this game with filthy selfish desires…"
"No matter where they are or where they flee, I will bring down the thunder of judgment upon them!"
This sudden action really scared the little reporter. "Ah… okay okay, calm down, calm down…"
"Let me think… [The treasure buried within the cards, hidden beneath the summons…]"
"'Gang' mystery?"
Cyno deliberately emphasized the word "gang."
Afraid that others wouldn't know he was referring to the Treasure Hoarder "gang"…