Mondstadt, Knights of Favonius headquarters.
Jean looked at the reports on her desk, her expression tired.
Although, with Cao Zhong's help, they had already learned Stormterror's true identity—
They still hadn't found a proper solution.
Jean had tried many approaches. Her goal was to speak with Stormterror—no, Dvalin, the Dragon of the East Wind.
She wanted to tell him that the people of Mondstadt had never forgotten his contributions.
They were just confused for a time.
Given enough time, Mondstadt would not let its hero suffer in silence.
Unfortunately, Dvalin seemed to be deliberately avoiding them, leaving no chance for negotiation.
Even worse, the Snezhnayan delegation had shown interest in Dvalin and wanted to interfere.
The Fatui were known as one of the strongest organizations among the seven nations.
La Signora, the Eighth Harbinger, was especially powerful.
If she intervened, things would become even more complicated.
The Fatui were ambitious and would stop at nothing to achieve their goals.
What exactly were they planning?
Jean felt a headache coming on.
At that moment, a new message appeared in the chat group.
[Tartaglia]: Hello everyone, I'm Tartaglia from Snezhnaya… I mean, I'm Tartaglia from Snezhnaya.
[Tartaglia]: I'm a shy and introverted person. Is there anyone kind enough to take care of me?
[Venti]: Oh, a newcomer!
Kaeya: Newbie, show yourself!
Cao Zhong: Show yourself!
Hu Tao: Show yourself!
…
Jean: Show yourself!
Jean: That was a slip of the hand!
[Tartaglia]: Huh? Since when is that a rule?
Kaeya: No reveal? Then we'll assume the worst.
Cao Zhong: Or send a red envelope!
[Venti]: Sounds good!
Hu Tao: @Cao Zhong, you're really encouraging this.
Tartaglia saw that the chat was getting lively. This was the perfect moment to grab attention.
[Tartaglia]: Since everyone is so enthusiastic, how about this—I'll have a colleague perform something for entertainment. @Rosalyne
[Venti]: What kind of performance? If it's too serious, we're not interested!
Kaeya: If it's not exciting, I'm leaving!
Cao Zhong: How would we know unless we see it? Send it—we'll judge it for you.
Barbara: Don't go too far! Look at yourselves—this is embarrassing for Mondstadt!
[Bennett]: I kind of want to see it too… for artistic learning.
[Diluc]: Same… purely for artistic purposes.
…
…
Barbara: I'm done… this is too much!
At the cathedral, Barbara stared at the chat, furious and on the verge of tears.
"They're going too far…"
She and her sister worked so hard to maintain Mondstadt's image—
But the people in the chat kept ruining it.
Especially Cao Zhong, Kaeya, and Venti.
At that moment—
A notification appeared.
"User 'Rosalyne' uploaded a video."
The video began playing with energetic music.
Rosalyne led a group of Fatui women, dancing with coordinated and eye-catching movements.
The chat suddenly became… very strange.
[Venti]: Uh… I need a moment. I'll be right back.
…
[Ayato]: Don't… don't look…
…
Barbara: What are you all doing?! Say something!
…
Cao Zhong: Typing with both hands to prove my innocence!
[Venti]: I'm back. Just stepped away for a moment.
Kaeya: My dog made a mess, I had to clean it up.
…
[Yae Miko]: That was quick. Are you all that weak?
Cao Zhong: That's slander!
Kaeya: What are you talking about?
[Ayato]: Lady Guuji, words shouldn't be spoken carelessly.
[Venti]: @Yae Miko, you wouldn't understand—this is appreciation of art.
At the cathedral, Barbara nearly lost her mind.
At least others tried to explain themselves—
Venti didn't even bother.
"What is wrong with Mondstadt?!"
Kaeya: @Tartaglia, posting something like this… where is your sense of morality?
[Venti]: @Tartaglia, just asking—what's the price?
[Bennett]: Why would someone make this… how am I supposed to watch it?
Cao Zhong: Watch it repeatedly!
Kaeya: Watch it one-handed!
[Venti]: Pay to watch it!