Chapter 306: A Bustling Celebration: The Arrival of Morax and Barbatos

Inside the City of Mondstadt.

A massive billboard stood beneath the statue of the Anemo Archon.

The text upon it was incredibly sensational.

It was also extremely eye-catching.

【Can you test if a couple is destined for three lifetimes? Grand Narukami Shrine in Inazuma welcomes you...】

【The best gift for a partner is none other than the Coral Pearl from Tsurumi Island, one to last forever!!!】

【Inazuma's grandest annual celebration features culinary geniuses from three nations creating desserts with shocking sweetness; bring your partner along now~~~】

【Free travel throughout Inazuma, a holy land worth every couple visiting... Tsurumi Island~~~】

"Wow... is this real? Free entry..."

"This is just too amazing...."

"Coral Pearls! I've heard they are Inazuma's treasure; so they can be purchased now!!!"

"Goodness... Grand Narukami Shrine! I've heard the person in charge is the famous owner of Yae Publishing House, Lady Yae Miko... If we could go there,

wouldn't we be able to get an autograph???"

"Yes! I am a loyal fan of Lady Yae Miko..."

"I am not only a loyal fan of Lady Yae Miko, but also a super die-hard fan of Miss Xina!!!"

As soon as Miss Xina was mentioned,

countless people began cheering.

For Miss Xina was their spiritual idol.

Whenever everyone had doubts before,

there was always a mysterious woman like an older sister who solved their troubles.

And that person was the mysterious Miss Xina of Yae Publishing House!

Now that they could travel to Inazuma for free,

these fans naturally wanted to get closer to her!

Thus, trains within the City of Mondstadt departed trip after trip toward Liyue.

Of course, it wasn't just trains.

Ships were also carrying them for free.

One only needed to register.

However, ships were not as fast as trains.

So very few chose to take them.

At this moment, a bard arrived beneath the statue of the Anemo Archon and gazed at 517's astonishing advertisement copy.

His eyes lit up involuntarily.

"Inazuma has actually opened its borders; it must be my brother's doing... Hehe, if that's the case... then I must go see it too!

Sweetheart Celebration...

By the way, could this have been concocted by that Raiden Shogun?

Never mind, I must go check it out... But, to prevent her from slashing me,

I should prepare a few bottles of fine wine!

Right, right... how about dragging that Geo Archon along? Since Su Han is there... he surely wants to go too."

Venti chuckled.

Then, he vanished from the spot.

With such a lively event,

how could he possibly be left out?

Meanwhile, within Liyue's territory,

it was just as bustling as Mondstadt!

Every street and alley was packed with people.

"Have you heard? This time, Master Mao... even Xiangling has gone to Inazuma! It seems this competition will be quite spectacular..."

"Yes, with such a grand celebration, who wouldn't want to go..."

"I have even more sensational news! Besides Lady Ningguang, three adepti will also appear as judges..."

"Whoa, adepti... that's truly shocking!"

"That's nothing compared to ours; this Sweetheart Celebration was personally approved by the Raiden Shogun herself, and the one who proposed this event is our national treasure!"

"Then I must participate..."

"Me too..."

"Supporting our national treasure..."

Of course, this was just one corner of the scene.

Ningguang and Su Han's hype campaign

went far beyond this!

Near Chihu Rock in Liyue, many vendors even offered discount coupons today.

That is: by virtue of this item.

Purchasing any sweets in Inazuma will grant a ten percent discount.

Even during the festival, there are lucky draw activities.

Previously, Mondstadt held a welfare lottery.

It achieved considerable success.

Now, naturally, Inazuma must have one as well.

However, the prizes for this time are not just Mora!

Winners can even receive personal guidance from Yae Miko herself.

And the grand prize is a custom-made weapon crafted by the Raiden Shogun!

Such was the promotion.

Whether couples or martial artists, everyone wanted to travel to Inazuma to participate.

Inside the station.

People came and went.

Many young people boarded the train, which slowly headed toward Inazuma via the Blackcliff Forge.

"Ah... so that's the route. I was wondering how far it would be if we went straight out to sea, but it turns out it's like this..."

"Yes, but... this is only the first route."

"I heard from those workers that Inazuma City after the thunderstorm is simply breathtaking. At the same time... Watatsumi Island is like paradise on earth..."

"I'm so envious!"

"Don't rush; once we arrive... since my cousin works there, he told me some inside information... the scenery on Watatsumi Island is incredibly beautiful."

Slowly.

As time passed.

The train finally arrived at Watatsumi Island.

People looked out the windows at the dreamlike scenery outside.

Everyone was shocked without exception.

"Oh my... is this Watatsumi Island? It's actually an island in the middle of the ocean... So beautiful... the seawater looks like a waterfall..."

"Yes, I never expected Watatsumi Island to be such a place! It's simply too beautiful..."

The passengers all showed expressions of shock.

Of course, they could not get off yet.

There would be a train station ahead.

If they wished to visit Watatsumi Island.

They could go down through the station.

However, if they got off, getting back on would cost an extra fare.

But for such a beautiful island.

Paying for one ticket.

Was nothing at all.

When the train reached the station.

A huge crowd rushed to go inside and visit.

Yet the soldiers standing at the entrance said, "If you wish to enjoy the scenery on our Watatsumi Island... please pay twenty Mora for a ticket."

Inside, there are not only free specialty snacks.

But also tour guides to lead everyone around..."

"What? Free snacks..."

"Amazing!!!"

"We want to go..."

About five hundred people chose to buy tickets.

Watching the crowd pour into Watatsumi Island.

The soldiers smiled.

It had only been a few minutes.

Yet ten thousand Mora had already come in.

This was too comfortable.

Of course, there were many tricks in tourism.

Like the free snacks, most were roasted dandelion seeds, specialty grilled fish, or even cold kelp salad.

On Watatsumi Island.

These were things that cost nothing.

Moreover, free meant one small portion per person.

If one wanted more, they would naturally have to pay.

Watatsumi Island was not a free place.

Charging a fee for providing food.

Was normal, right?

But it had to be said... the waterfalls and that beautiful, dreamlike Sangonomiya Shrine on Watatsumi Island.

Were the holy lands people longed for.

When a couple arrived here.

The person dressed in white shrine maiden robes spoke: "Do the two of you need the blessing for couples from Watatsumi Island? For just ninety-nine Mora, you can receive Watatsumi Island's special blessing..."

"...and those who receive the blessing will be together forever..."

"We want it!"

The woman in the couple immediately reached out her hand.

After all, which couple would refuse to be together forever?

That pale purple light.

Fell from the sky.

And the blessing was complete.

As an extra, the shrine maiden also presented them with an exquisite safety knot.

"May the two of you grow old together..."

Hearing the shrine maiden's blessing.

The newlywed couple displayed expressions of happiness.

They simply did not know that this so-called blessing was nothing more than some small-scale magical effects.

Slowly, more and more people gathered on Watatsumi Island.

After a round of sightseeing.

Almost everyone had spent around three hundred Mora.

However, everyone was extremely happy.

Because they were couples.

Being happy was what mattered.

Meanwhile, the others headed directly to Inazuma.

Crossing Yashiori Island and the Kujou Encampment.

They arrived at the coastline of Inazuma City.

There were various signs here.

Stalls stretched from within Inazuma City.

All the way out to the coastline.

One could imagine how many stalls there must be.

"Come taste it... the best chocolate milkshakes..."

"We have cheap and delicious iced cola..."

"Delicious sparkling water... tasty and thirst-quenching, only two Mora per cup..."