Chapter 3

"..."

The sky was thick with dark clouds, lightning flashed and thunder roared.

The steps were very long.

A black-haired silhouette was climbing step by step up the heavenly staircase.

One step, two steps...

At the very top of the staircase.

A magnificent throne seemed to stand at the horizon.

The silhouette faced the throne in opposition; after a long while, he placed his hand upon the throne.

Accompanied by a brilliant burst of light.

The figure slowly sat upon the throne.

Chapter 3: Oh no, the new neighbor is a Reincarnator

Opening thunderclap.

When the silhouette sat down, he did not reveal his face.

For a moment, the people of Teyvat were utterly panicked.

Judging from the opening of the screen.

Such long steps, such a dazzling throne.

And capable of emitting seven-colored light.

Throughout all of Teyvat.

Only the island in the sky could possibly house such a miraculous throne.

Paimon: "What's going on? Such a grand opening—has he really taken the Throne of Divine Order in his reincarnation?"

Lumine: "Paimon, how do you know that's the Throne of Divine Order? Maybe it's just a place we haven't seen before."

Paimon: "Huh? Really? I just assumed only the one up in the sky could produce such immense light."

Yaoyao: "Think calmly—it's not strange at all. Novels often open with shocking scenes that have nothing to do with the actual story."

Keqing: "Why do you always assume dazzling things are divine? Couldn't this Reincarnator's own power be emitting the light? Maybe he possesses immense strength and carved these steps and forged this throne atop a mountain."

Yaoyao: "None of that matters. I haven't had a good novel lately—let's just enjoy the Reincarnator's story. Let's begin."

Paimon: "You're reminding me of someone—Furina also loves stories immensely. I bet she's thrilled right now."

Paimon: "Lumine, should we go find Furina and watch together?"

Lumine: "Hmm, that's a good idea."

Furina: "Wait, don't come looking for me—I'm out right now, not at home."

Paimon: "Ah, that's too bad."

Ding!

At this moment, the screen's image plunged into darkness.

The system's voice sounded again.

The Reincarnator's identity has been confirmed.

Name: Su Bai

Gender: Male

Ability: Omen (manifests differently in each reincarnation story)

Special: Outsider

Outsider?

To the people of Teyvat, the term Outsider was not unfamiliar.

Like the Traveler, who seeks her blood relatives.

They too were Outsiders from other worlds.

Paimon: "Outsider? Could he be from the same world as the Traveler?"

Lumine: "Probably not—I don't recall ever seeing an Outsider with black hair."

Yaoyao: "Still, from the video shown on the screen, this Reincarnator named Su Bai is quite handsome—he fits my ideal for a male lead."

Navia: "This person..."

Paimon: "Navia, do you know him?"

Navia: "I don't know him, but I have a strange feeling I've met him somewhere before."

Su Bai's home.

Furina, enjoying a meal and waiting for the story to begin.

Staring wide-eyed at the screen.

After a long pause, she excitedly turned to Su Bai: "Hey! You've been chosen!"

"It's astonishing—I never expected my neighbor would be chosen as the protagonist of this reincarnation story."

"Can you spill some spoilers about yourself?"

"And that throne just now—what was that? Were you always this powerful?"

"Idiot, it's a reincarnation story—do you really think I'd retain memories?" Su Bai replied irritably.

Memories weren't absent.

He'd simply completed too many reincarnation tasks; to pinpoint one specific detail to explain was truly difficult for him.

Of course, even if Su Bai recalled the specific contents, he had no intention of telling anyone on his own.

A man who loses his sense of mystery will become worthless.

"Alright, the story has already begun."

"I just happen to want to see exactly what I've gone through before."

【Mondstadt, as the City of Freedom.】

【The wind within its territory makes one feel a breath of freedom.】

【It was a fine day with gentle breeze and bright sun.】

【Su Bai, as usual, wearing a short-sleeved shirt and shorts, came to the beach.】

【"Fishing is also an art."】

【Gazing at the calm lake surface.】

【Su Bai raised his palm.】

【A fiery-red fireball suddenly appeared.】

【He casually tossed it.】

【Boom!】

【As the great roar rose up, the calm lake surface instantly exploded apart.】

【The lake water that surged out was like rainfall, drenching Su Bai completely.】

【When everything had ended.】

【Su Bai looked around.】

【On the originally empty beach, the crackling sounds were everywhere with the figures of fish.】

Chapter 4: Physical Examination, the Traveler Goes Mad

This is the art of fishing?

This f***ing counts as blasting fish, right?

Klee: "Wow, that big brother is amazing. His skill at blasting fish is way better than Klee's."

Acting Grand Master Jean: "Sigh, just as Yae Miko said, the opening content absolutely cannot be taken as the main storyline."

Lisa: "Jean, haven't you noticed that the mountains and terrain of the place where he blasted fish are somewhat similar to our Mondstadt territory?"

Acting Grand Master Jean: "Lisa, you don't mean to say that in this reincarnation of Su Bai's, he became one of our Mondstadt people, do you?"

Venti: "Eh! That can't be."

Zhong Li: "Judging by Su Bai's fishing method just now, he might be a decisive and swift person."