Chapter 9: Barbara: My heart is as cold as a knife!

The Favonius Cathedral under the night.

Gu Chen's trio came here, looked at each other tacitly, and Gu Chen started to act.

Lumine and Paimon had become the lookouts.

They also shouldered the heavy responsibility of creating chaos outside once an accident occurred, allowing Gu Chen to leave safely.

In the video, Gu Chen easily bypassed the nun and gradually came to the cathedral's basement.

There were many Favonius Knights patrolling here.

Gu Chen flashed and could easily dodge them.

【Yanfei】: Mr. Gu Chen's movements are very skilled, and the plan is very thorough. It looks like this isn't his first time doing this, an old offender!

【Furina】: I suggest the Favonius Knights sue Gu Chen immediately!

【Kaeya】: Seconded!

【Jean】: Lady Furina, Kaeya! Please don't mess around. (Sweat)

【Venti】: Don't say, you really don't say, Gu Chen looks like he really has something, he easily got the Skyward Harp now.

【Lumine】: Wait! Something is wrong!

【Lumine】: When I went to steal the Skyward Harp, the Fatui got there first. Because of that Fatui Electro Cicin Mage, not only did they take the Skyward Harp first, but I was also wanted!

【Paimon】: Yes, I remember it was like that too!

【Alhaitham】: From the current point of view, it is enough to see that Mr. Gu Chen's existence has changed many things, but at the same time, it can be seen that the ultimate goal of the event must be directed to the same target.

【Collei】: What are you talking about? I'm dizzy...

【Tighnari】: Stupid, it means the goal is consistent, but the process will be different, and the impact after achieving the goal will also be different.

【Collei】: Oh oh!

【Paimon】: Gu Chen got the Skyward Harp 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 Skyward Harp, 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 the person!

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

Gu Chen and Lumine looked at each other.

Although they had only known each other for a short time, their tacit understanding was enough, and they sold Venti without hesitation.

"There is a bard who said that after getting the Skyward Harp, he could heal the Dragon of the East, Dvalin." Gu Chen said.

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

"I also remain skeptical of him, but looking at his confident look, it seems he has something, so... treat a dead horse as a living horse, maybe it really can?" Gu Chen said.

Jean thought for a long time before nodding: "Then I must follow, no matter what, I must ensure the safety of the Skyward Harp. If it can really wake up the Dragon of the East, that would be even better!"

"Okay." Gu Chen nodded.

Next, Gu Chen's trio brought 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 actually unfolded like this?

【Paimon】: Master Diluc has no scenes!

【Diluc】: I don't care about this.

【Kaeya】: Some people say they don't care, but in fact, they are very eager to join in saving Mondstadt?!

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

【Diluc】: I'll sue you for slander!

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

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

Diluc laughed angrily.

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

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

【Seeing Seeing Seeing Seeing Seeing Zhongli】: By general reason, music can convey emotions. Look, Dvalin has arrived at Starsnatch Cliff.

In the video.

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

"Is that so?"

"Your eyes look like you are recalling this song."

Venti looked up and stared at Dvalin.

Just then, suddenly an elemental force attacked, knocking away the Skyward Harp in Venti's hand.

An Abyss Mage floated behind Dvalin, "Don't be deceived by him, poor dragon, he abandoned you long ago... hahahaha, look, he is 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 guys stay here and sigh at your own powerlessness!"

The Abyss Mage stood on Dvalin's spine, and Dvalin flapped its wings and flew away.

Venti watched Dvalin leave without looking back, his face full of sadness.

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

You don't have to remind me specifically!

Venti looked lifeless.

【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 mysterious, I never thought he was the Anemo Archon Barbatos. But then again, the Anemo Archon Barbatos is actually so... free?

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

【Raiden Ei】: Is the wind actually governing the country like this? (Doubt)

【Nahida】: Ah... (Dazed)

【Furina】: Huh? 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 friends, rejoice! The best bard in the mortal world, the freest god, is right before your eyes! Shocked? Excited? Are you shocked to the point of wanting to cry?

【Dvalin】: Identification 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 be strong, 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, the records about the Anemo Archon Barbatos in the cathedral are extremely positive, all bright and great, so, you know!

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