Chapter 16

【Collei】: Oh oh!

【Paimon】: Gu Chen got the Holy Lyre der Himmel so easily. Wait, why did he run into Acting Grandmaster Jean as soon as he went out?!

【Jean】:???

In the video, Gu Chen, who had obtained the Holy Lyre der Himmel, had just come out of the cathedral and met up with Lumine and Paimon, when he ran into Jean.

"You... what are you doing?"

Jean's look at the three was wrong.

【Hu Tao】: Jean's eyes are so heartbroken.

【Kaeya】: Jean: So I misjudged you!

【Jean】: It's hard to imagine the mental state of my past self, but I can empathize with such obvious heartbreak...

Gu Chen and Lumine looked at each other.

Although they hadn't known each other long, their tacit understanding was enough, and they sold Venti out without hesitation.

"There is a bard who said that after getting the Holy Lyre der Himmel, he could cure the Dragon of the East, Dvalin," Gu Chen said.

"How is this possible?" Jean shook her head, not believing it.

"I also maintain skepticism towards him, but looking at his confident appearance, it seems he has something, so... treat a dead horse as a living one, maybe it really can work?" Gu Chen said.

Jean nodded after thinking for a long time: "Then I must follow. In any case, I must ensure the safety of the Holy Lyre der Himmel. If it can really wake up the Dragon of the East, that would be even better!"

"Okay." Gu Chen nodded.

Next, the Gu Chen trio took Jean to find Venti.

After thinking, Venti chose to sing the story of Dvalin to Jean.

After listening to the story, Jean understood Dvalin's situation better.

Immediately, everyone decided to set off for Stormterror's Lair to save Dvalin.

【Jean】: Because of Mr. Gu Chen, the Stormterror incident in the past life unfolded like this?

【Paimon】: Master Diluc has no scenes!

【Diluc】: I don't care about this.

【Kaeya】: Could it be that some people are saying they don't care, but are actually very eager to join in saving Mondstadt?!

【Jean】: Ah? Is Master Diluc actually such a person!

【Diluc】: I'll sue you for slander!

【Kaeya】: Fully respect free will, people of Mondstadt should speak their minds!

Not a brother, are you a Mondstadter? I don't know?

Diluc laughed in anger.

While everyone was chatting and joking, the team to save Dvalin in the video had arrived at Starsnatch Cliff.

【Venti】: Friends, enjoy the voice of the best bard in the world!

【Seeing Zhongli】: Generally speaking, music can convey emotions. Look, Dvalin has arrived at Starsnatch Cliff.

In the video.

Dvalin flew to Starsnatch Cliff, his huge dragon head lowered, looking at Venti on the cliff, and said in a deep voice: "At this point, there is nothing to talk about."

"Is that so?"

"Your eyes look like you're remembering this song."

Venti tilted his head and looked at Dvalin.

Just then, an elemental force suddenly attacked, knocking the Holy Lyre der Himmel out of Venti's hand.

An Abyss Mage floated behind Dvalin: "Don't be deceived by him, poor dragon, he has long since abandoned you... hahahaha, look, he's coming to deceive you again..."

"Barbatos..." Dvalin whispered.

"Hate, be angry!"

"You are already an enemy of Mondstadt, there is no turning back."

Hearing this, Dvalin was furious and questioned: "These people—are they here with you—to hunt me down?!"

Dvalin roared, and everyone was swept by the strong wind.

Venti shouted: "That's not it!"

"This dragon should go serve its true master. You stay here and lament your own powerlessness!"

The Abyss Mage stood on Dvalin's back, and Dvalin flapped his wings and flew away.

Venti watched Dvalin leave without looking back, with a bit of sadness on his face.

【Seeing Zhongli】: Did you notice? Dvalin called Venti—Barbatos!

You don't have to remind me specifically!

Venti looked hopeless.

【Kaeya】: Ah?!

【Barbara】:???

【Rosaria】: This bard is the Anemo Archon Barbatos?!

【Kaveh】: What?! Mr. Venti is actually Barbatos?!

【Lynette】: It's Barbatos.

【Kaedehara Kazuha】: Although I knew Mr. Venti's identity was very mysterious, I never expected him to be the Anemo Archon Barbatos. But having said that, the Anemo Archon Barbatos is actually so... free?

【Seeing Zhongli】: Don't understand, greatly shocked!

【Raiden Ei】: Is this how the Anemo Archon governs the country? (Doubt)

【Nahida】: Ah... (Dazed)

【Furina】: Ha? This guy is actually the Anemo Archon?

【Venti】: Sigh, these days, no one believes the truth. When I was in the cathedral, I said it, I am Barbatos himself!

【Venti】: Devout group members, rejoice! The best bard in the world, the freest god, is right before your eyes! Shocked? Excited? Are you so shocked you want to cry?

【Dvalin】: Appraisal complete, brain is sick.

【La Signora】: Indeed.

【Tartaglia】: Eye-opening.

【Jean】: Barbara, are you okay?

【Barbara】:...

【Rosaria】: She's already dazed. (Photo of Barbara with wide eyes and dazed expression)

【Jean】: Barbara, you have to cheer up. We can't help it if the Anemo Archon is like this!

【Xiangling】: Why is she like this? Although the Anemo Archon is... uh, unrestrained, he shouldn't be like this, right?

【Kaeya】: Everyone doesn't know that the records about the Anemo Archon Barbatos in the church are extremely positive and magnificent, so, you know!

【Barbara】: Thank you all for your concern. Now my heart is as cold as a knife! (Smile)