Chapter 15: Zhong Li: If the Star Rail travelers come to Teyvat, I shall sweep the mat and welcome you!

Botio: "So you're from Teyvat?"

Botio: "My goodness, just where in the universe is this Teyvat? How did so many people get in?"

Botio found it hard to understand,

a native planet not connected by the Star Rail,

yet how could it have attracted so many?

Asta: "Although that group of high-dimensional beings mentioned it with disdain,"

Asta: "the fact that they singled it out suggests Teyvat must have something special, right?"

Asta thought for a moment and said.

Stelle: "Indeed, Asta makes a good point."

Stelle agreed.

March 7th: "Hey, if we get the chance, Train Chief, could we take the train to Teyvat and take a look?"

Pam: "Uh… it should be possible, Pam?"

Pam: "But without specific coordinates, the train might take a very long time to find Teyvat, Pam!"

Pam scratched his head,

feeling this wouldn't be easy.

Paimon: "Welcome! Warmest welcome!"

Paimon: "You absolutely must come! Then I and Lumine can ride your train and travel through the cosmos!"

Paimon still remembered Botio's earlier words,

knowing only if the train arrived could Teyvat be linked to the cosmos.

"Uh… Paimon, you're being a bit too enthusiastic?"

Lumine watched Paimon's livestream comments,

feeling speechless.

"Lumine, don't you want to go out and see the outside world?"

Paimon asked in return.

"Of course I do—I and my brother traveled across the starry sea that way before."

"But…"

"Would connecting Teyvat to the cosmos suddenly bring something bad?"

"The beings living in Teyvat might not want it, right?"

"By inviting strangers from the cosmos without Teyvat's inhabitants' consent, you sound a bit like a Teyvat traitor."

Lumine naturally wanted to keep roaming the cosmos,

but she was now in Teyvat,

considered one of Teyvat's people.

So when acting, she naturally thought of Teyvat's interests.

"Hm… I guess I really didn't consider any of that."

"Sorry, it's my fault."

"But…"

Paimon understood the meaning behind Lumine's words,

and agreed she was right.

Yet her expression showed no sign of remorse,

even hinting at a faint smile.

"But what?" Lumine, seeing Paimon's expression, was baffled.

"But… if I'm a traitor from the Teyvat continent,"

"then those few others are traitors too, just like me!"

"Don't believe me? Look!"

Paimon tucked her hands, grinning happily.

"Huh?"

"What do you mean?"

Lumine, slow to react, turned to the livestream.

She saw

Zhong Li: "If the Star Rail travelers wish to come to Teyvat, Zhong Li will surely sweep the mat and welcome you!"

Venti: "I look forward to your arrival—I'll serve you specially brewed rare wines to wash away your journey's dust!"

Furina: "When are you coming? Can you hurry up? I'm already impatient!"

Yae: "Inazuma awaits your honored arrival."

Nahida: "The Star Rail travelers surely possess profound knowledge; Nahida hopes to discuss wisdom with you all in the Pure Good Palace."

"????"

"What's going on?"

"Did those gods just defect first?"

Lumine was stunned,

just moments ago she was scolding Paimon for recklessly inviting outsiders into their home.

And now,

Even the gods of Teyvat have become like this?

And it was even the most composed Rock God who spoke first?

Could this be any more absurd?

"Guest Advisor, are you really sure this is fine?"

"They are all people who long ago connected with the cosmos; their strength and depth certainly far exceed those of Teyvat."

"If Teyvat truly connects to the Silver Rail, won't they be able to come over to our side anytime?"

"But if they harbor ill intentions, we simply cannot resist!"

Hu Tao watched Zhong Li's remarks, feeling a slight unease.

Although she very much wanted to expand her business to the entire universe,

yet as clever as she was, she could clearly see the latent dangers here.

Just as Bottio had said,

although unpleasant to hear, the people of Teyvat truly are natives.

And if natives encounter an advanced cosmic civilization,

won't they be manipulated at will?

"If we fear contacting the cosmos because of this, Teyvat will forever remain a self-isolated world."

"We will forever be unable to escape the fate of frogs at the bottom of a well."

"On the contrary, contacting the cosmos may bring infinite possibilities to Teyvat."

"As for your concerns, they are not without merit."

"But all of these are manageable."

"This live stream has provided us with this opportunity!"

Zhong Li sat comfortably in a rocking chair,

speaking his views to Hu Tao.

"Opportunity?"

"You mean..."

"Cling to a thigh?!"