Chapter 97

The answer is already very obvious.

Keqing's expression became somewhat dejected.

She seemed to have... thought of human rule too simply.

…

Following Luo Chen paused for a moment and continued.

"Having finished with the external problems, let's talk about the internal situation."

"The current Liyue Qixing are naturally all extremely outstanding."

"For example, Tianquan Ningguang, who started from scratch, and for example, Keqing, who is wholeheartedly devoted to Liyue!"

"But that is only for this generation."

"Without the supervision of the gods, no one can guarantee that every subsequent generation of Qixing will be so diligent and conscientious!"

"Regarding this point, neighboring Mondstadt is a very good reference case."

"The Lawrence Clan once made contributions to the founding of Mondstadt."

"They also once thought about protecting Mondstadt forever!"

"But what happened later?"

"In the end, they still got lost in the vortex of power and began to oppress the people."

"Loyal guardian families like the Gunnhildrs and Ragnvindrs are, after all, only a minority."

"If it weren't for the Anemo Archon and Vennessa stepping in later, everything would be hard to say."

"And there are quite a few such examples."

"For instance, the Tri-Commission of Inazuma, and for instance, the Akademiya of Sumeru."

"Never underestimate human greed..."

"By comparison, Liyue being able to remain so stable all along is also thanks to the supervision of the Geo Archon."

"It keeps some ambitious people from daring to act recklessly!"

Hearing this, ordinary people from various nations nodded repeatedly.

Even the few families that were named were very much in agreement.

【Ordinary Chat Group】

【Victoria: That's true! If it weren't for Lord Barbatos and Lord Vennessa stepping in, Mondstadt might have been finished.】

【Teppei: Although I am not on Narukami Island, I have also heard a little about the Tri-Commission. They once worked hard for Inazuma, but unfortunately...】

【Afan: The Akademiya, heh, they have failed the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata!】

【Sedna: Fortunately, our Fontaine is a nation of justice! Thanks to Lady Furina! Thanks to Lord Neuvillette!】

【……】

But the people in the 【Extraordinary Chat Group】 were not chatting at this moment.

Clearly, they had fallen into deep thought.

…

Outskirts of Mondstadt.

Amber and Eula were patrolling outside.

Seeing her friend's expression was somewhat dejected, Amber hurriedly comforted her.

"The screen is just giving an example."

"And that was the Lawrence Clan of the past; the current you are also fighting for Mondstadt!"

"Hmph, I will remember this grudge!"

Eula crossed her arms and pretended to snort coldly.

Amber knew her friend's personality and also knew she didn't really mind.

After smiling, she continued to look at the screen.

Eula was the same.

However, her gaze had become firm!

She did not want to bear such guilt anymore!

Since the Lawrence Clan of the past brought shame to their ancestors, she would wash away the disgrace,

and rebuild their glory!

……

Villa.

Following Luo Chen continued to speak.

"Taking a step back, even without powerful external enemies, Liyue has sincere and kind people."

"But can you guarantee the situation in other nations?"

"Similar to Inazuma, colluding with the Fatui, deceiving those above and below!"

…

"The Tri-Commission, colluding with the Fatui, deceiving those above and below?"

Ei's expression turned ugly.

…

"Similar to Sumeru, with paranoia and arrogance toward knowledge, imprisoning gods, and blaspheming gods!"

…

"Has the Akademiya really had problems?"

Nahida's mood was somewhat complex.

There was dejection, self-reproach, anger...

…

"Under such circumstances, if any natural disaster or difficult problem arises."

"Once an ambitious person appears, a war that sweeps across the entire Teyvat might break out!"

"At that time, it won't be as simple as just a few casualties."

"For example, there is a world called Blue Star."

"There, there are no gods!"

"But because of ambitious people and various reasons, two wars that affected the whole world broke out!"

"The total death toll exceeded one hundred million!"

"It is the most tragic war in human history!"

As he spoke, Following Luo Chen's tone was also somewhat sentimental.

After all, his own nation had also paid a heavy price in one of those wars.

…

Jade Chamber.

"What?"

"One hundred million deaths?"

Hearing this, Keqing's heart was shaken uncontrollably.

Subconsciously, she even snapped her pen in half.

Beside her, Ningguang and Ganyu's expressions also became solemn.

You must know, the entire Teyvat continent doesn't even have one hundred million people!

Yet in that Blue Star world, one hundred million people died alone!

Wouldn't the number of injured be even higher?

Through this number, the few of them felt the cruelty and bloodshed of those two wars!

…

Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.

Hu Tao had originally intended to watch for fun.

But after hearing this, she also put away her carefree demeanor.

Her expression became serious.

"One hundred million deaths..."