Chapter 3

Just after finding a place to sit, Paimon said, "This system is actually quite user-friendly! Even if we don't look up at the sky, we can see the countdown right here in this light screen!"

Lumine checked upon hearing this, and sure enough, just as Paimon said, the light before her eyes not only had the group chat options but also the option to watch videos.

This way, they wouldn't have to keep their heads tilted up at the sky.

"Only three minutes left!"

"I'm so excited! I wonder what kind of secrets will be played here?"

"Lumine, what if it reveals some strange secret, or something that the world isn't supposed to know? Wouldn't that cause the world to fall into chaos?!"

Paimon was a bit worried, her young face filled with nervousness.

After pondering for a moment, Lumine smiled, patted Paimon's head to comfort her, and said, "It's okay. Even if the sky falls, there are taller people to hold it up. Besides, looking at what everyone is saying in the group... the existence behind this Exposure System must be even more powerful. Even if it reveals something, no one will be able to find them."

"Oh, oh."

Paimon nodded, half-understanding, then put her hands on her hips and said, "If only your brother was also in those secrets! That way, if he were revealed, we'd have a clue to finding him!"

Lumine's eyes lit up at these words.

That's right! If the Exposure System contained clues about her brother, she could find him as soon as possible!

"Time is almost up!"

Paimon suddenly said.

Lumine's gaze fell upon the light screen—the final five-second countdown!

At the same time, everyone across Teyvat stared intently at the countdown, wanting to know what kind of secrets the Exposure System would bring to Teyvat!

【Past Life Series: Issue One】

【Stories from the Journey】

【Protagonists of this issue】: 【Lumine】 【Paimon】 【Gu Chen】

【Keywords of this issue】: 【Traveler from a Foreign Land】 【The Best Travel Companion】 【You can always entrust your back to me!】

Upon seeing the names of the protagonists for this issue, Paimon was shocked: "Lumine! It's actually you, and... and me?!"

"Mm!"

Lumine nodded, her expression solemn: "It seems to be about us. But who is this Gu Chen?"

"Gu Chen?"

"I don't think I've heard of him."

Paimon recalled for a moment and then shook her head repeatedly.

At this moment, the chat group also became lively.

【Transcendental Group Chat】

【Kaeya】: Oh? Is it actually about the Traveler? But who is this Gu Chen?

【Jean】: Secrets about the Traveler? I hope the Traveler won't blame me for watching these.

【Venti】: Ehe, it's actually the Traveler! That means there will be plenty of secrets. But who is Gu Chen?

【Klee】: What do these keywords mean?

【Sucrose】: They look like the keys to the video!

【Kamisato Ayaka】: "The best travel companion"... "You can always entrust your back to me." These two keywords sound very reliable.

【Collei】: I-is this going to expose secrets? It doesn't quite feel like it.

【Amber】: The Traveler's best travel companion must be Paimon, right?!

【Collei】: Amber!! How have you been lately?

【Amber】: Teehee, I've been doing pretty well. Collei, are you feeling better?

【Collei】: I'm doing okay!

【Tighnari】: Collei, you can talk more in the group from now on to practice.

【Xingqiu】: The light screen is changing!

【Hu Tao】: Yo, a photo of three people! Wait!! Could these three be a family of three?!

Following Hu Tao's message, everyone saw an image. In it was a handsome young man, a smiling young girl, and a tiny little girl being held in the man's arms.

【Paimon】:??? Who on earth is this person!

【Lumine】: Ah... who is this? I have no memory of him...

【Kaeya】: Oh? Even the Traveler and Paimon don't recognize him?

【Venti】: I think I know who it is...

【Zhongli】: @【Venti】 Elaborate!

【Venti】: He's standing right next to me...

After sending the message, Venti turned his head to look at Gu Chen, his eyes filled with surprise. He couldn't help but ask: "You actually know the Traveler too?"

"Mm..."

"I suppose so?"

"What do you mean by 'suppose so'?!"

Venti curled his lip. Who answers like that?

What does "suppose so" even mean!

Gu Chen's expression was strange; he had a bad feeling.

Moreover, this feeling was growing stronger.

Judging by the keywords and the cover provided by the Exposure System... this seemed to be an experience from one of his past lives!

This is going to be trouble!

Realizing this, Gu Chen immediately stood up and said: "I have something to attend to, I'll be going..."

"Don't go! Elaborate!"

Venti immediately grabbed Gu Chen's arm, his face full of curiosity.

"Sit down, just for a while. It's just the two of us here. Don't worry, it won't be too late to leave after we finish watching!" Venti promised with a serious face.

Gu Chen's mouth twitched.

Did he not know what kind of person Venti was?

After thinking for a moment, Gu Chen sighed and said: "Just don't go blabbing in the group."

"Alright, alright, alright. I'll shut my mouth from now on. If there's anything I don't understand later, I might still ask you!"