Lawrence: "Acting Grand Master! This hasn't even happened yet! I'm innocent!"
Seeing Kaeya's grinning expression, Lawrence's face looked worse than if he were crying.
The other Favonius Knights nearby chimed in: "This is a future that is very likely to occur. The Acting Grand Master is doing this for your own good—better safe than sorry."
"If this had actually happened already, kid, you'd be writing a self-reflection report instead of just transcribing the code."
[Arataki Itto: This young master! I will... I will definitely get back at you all!]
[Kujou Sara: Next time the punishment should be ten pounds of beans. Then we can finally reclaim your Vision.]
[Arataki Itto: You cursed Kujou Turtle! This young master isn't afraid of you!]
[Beidou: A man should only grow bolder with every setback.]
「Please prepare. The next round of answering will begin in thirty seconds」
Everyone grew tense. Now that Kaeya was eliminated, who could it be?
[Amber: Could it really be Acting Grand Master Jean?]
[Yanfei: It's definitely my good friend Eula. No need to hide it anymore.]
[Bennett: Do you need me to step up and eliminate another wrong answer?]
[Thoma: @Bennett, you should have been the one to go first.]
The countdown hit three, two, one. With only three options left, the number of people attempting to answer surged. Even Ningguang and Kokomi took action.
「Yoimiya has secured the chance to answer. Please provide your response」
[Arataki Itto: Since I've already answered once, the option to grab it didn't even appear for me.]
[Thoma: Be careful, Yoimiya!]
[Yoimiya: How did I grab it? I haven't even made up my mind yet!]
[Ningguang: The answer is practically screaming at us.]
[Sangonomiya Kokomi: It has indeed surfaced.]
[Kamisato Ayato: Have you all guessed it already?]
[Yoimiya: Sister Ningguang, Sister Kokomi, please, please! I'll send you fireworks—can you explain it to me?]
[Ningguang: So you're the young lady from Naganohara Fireworks. Fine—20% off fireworks for the next Lantern Rite.]
[Yoimiya: I... I can do that!]
[Ningguang: This question is no longer difficult. Since Kaeya is ruled out, there is only one answer. Those with wealth can pursue spiritual fulfillment. For me, Mora is just a number; I pursue commercial victory and the development of Liyue. Do you understand now?]
[Beidou: Hahaha! That is exactly something Ningguang would say.]
[Arataki Itto: Is this person called Ningguang very rich?]
[Xingqiu: @Arataki Itto, Lady Ningguang is the wealthiest person in our Liyue. Her Jade Chamber is a palace that flies in the sky, magnificent beyond words.]
[Arataki Itto: Heavens! This young master will also build something that flies in the sky in the future!]
[Yoimiya: I see! I understand now. Thank you, Sister Ningguang. I choose 2: Master Diluc!]
[Amber: No way! How could Master Diluc be the Darknight Hero?]
[Jean: It's Senior? Actually, if I had to guess, I would have chosen Senior Diluc as well.]
[Keqing: Wait? Why does Acting Grand Master Jean call him 'Senior'?]
[Noelle: Master Diluc was once the Cavalry Captain of the Knights, the youngest and most talented knight. It's just... some things happened.]
[Diluc: Those are old stories. There's no need to mention them. Jean, do not call me 'Senior'.]
「Ding—Yoimiya's answer is correct. Reward: Hearing Restoration Potion. It can restore hearing and increase the consumer's lifespan」
[Yoimiya: AHHHHH! Really? Such a thing exists? Dad! Dad, quick, drink this and try it!]
The live broadcast shifted its focus to Yoimiya.
A bottle of green liquid appeared in Yoimiya's hand. She rushed to her father's side and made him drink it.
[Thoma: Mr. Naganohara has injured ears and finds it very difficult to hear people clearly.]
[Albedo: I truly want to study that potion. Does a concoction that defies biological limits really exist?]
[Lisa: I'd like to study it as well.]
After he drank it, a third of his white hair turned black, and the wrinkles on his face visibly faded.
Yoimiya: "Dad, can you hear me clearly?"
Naganohara Ryuunosuke: "Eh? Eh? How can I hear so clearly now? Daughter, what did you give me to drink?"
Everyone in the live room watched in awe. Neighbors near the shop—old man Amenoma from the forge, Hajime, and the owner of Kiminami Restaurant—all ran over to see for themselves.
"His hearing really is restored! And he looks so much more energetic."
[Ningguang: Miraculous things that Mora cannot buy... how interesting.]
[Sangonomiya Kokomi: Is it truly that miraculous?]
[Zhongli: Based on universal priorities, this transformation appears genuine. If there are no side effects, even a god would find such a feat difficult to achieve.]
[Amber: I never expected it to really be Master Diluc!]
[Diluc: Hmph. Pointless rumors. I suppose it serves as proof of peace.]
"Master Diluc is the Darknight Hero!"
"Master Diluc is amazing!"
"So Master Diluc has been protecting Mondstadt all along."
The tavern erupted in excitement, as did much of Mondstadt.
[Diluc: @Charles, you'll be working overtime today. I'm... heading back to the winery first.]
The main reason was that the crowd was simply too enthusiastic.
[Jean: Senior Diluc is protecting Mondstadt in his own way.]
[Arataki Itto: What gives? Those people tricked this young master, saying Master Diluc hated the Knights the most!]
[Sangonomiya Kokomi: That information was correct. Being the Darknight Hero does not conflict with a dislike for the Knights. Besides, I suspected Mr. Diluc from the start.]
[Lisa: Is that a woman's intuition?]
[Thoma: Yoimiya is over there crying from pure excitement.]
[Kamisato Ayato: Everyone, the story is continuing.]