Chapter 218

Diluc: "If you have no ability, you won't be able to protect your homeland, your clan, or even yourself."

Furina: "The universe really is a very realistic place."

Furina: "Suddenly I feel... just staying in Teyvat like this is pretty nice too."

Furina: "At least I don't have to worry about one day becoming someone else's slave."

Stelle: "Izumo has already been taken over by the Company, and Topaz was still sold as a slave."

Stelle: "Could this be the Company's doing?"

Stelle: "Is the Company really this shameless?"

Boothill: "Why else would it be the Company?"

Boothill: "As long as it makes money, what won't the Company do?"

Hu Tao: "That man's lofty, condescending tone is really annoying."

Hu Tao: "I dare say, someone like that definitely won't end up well!"

Lumine: "That man's last line has become Mr. Topaz's catchphrase now."

Lumine: "So that guy definitely won't end up well."

Stelle: "Tch, support justice to crush evil!"

Stelle: "Sitting here waiting for Topaz to take down this slaver!"

Topaz: "Heh, friend, don't rush. If luck is on our side, I think you'll get to see that scene."

The video continues.

The scene shifts,

arriving at the Trailblazer group.

【Gallagher, what wind blew you here?】

Following Gallagher, the three Trailblazers

arrived at a bar.

【Some old friends have come knocking.】

【Are you free now, Shu Weng?】

Gallagher said with a smile.

【I've been free all day.】

【Welcome, everyone, to the Dream-Jolt Bar——】

【Everything on the drink menu is for sale, except Su Leda — we don't carry that kind of boring drink here.....】

【Nothing in the bar is for sale, except happiness — here we only wish you can laugh to your heart's content.】

【What would you like to drink?】

【I'll prepare it.】

Shu Weng said warmly to the three of them.

【Look, Stelle, she's a really pretty big sister — same type as Serval!】

March 7th glanced at Shu Weng,

then quietly whispered a line to Stelle.

【That's her herself.】

Stelle also felt Shu Weng's aura was very similar to Serval's.

【Eh?】

【Who's Serval?】

【Introduce her to me, won't you?】

Their whispered conversation was overheard by Shu Weng.

【Ahh, we got caught......】

March 7th scratched her head,

looking a little awkward.

【Stop teasing them, my good bartender.】

【No need to trouble you — today I'll show off a bit myself.】

【Getting old, if I don't keep in practice, I'm afraid I'll even forget the skills I used to make a living back in the day.】

【Where did you put the ingredients for mixing drinks?】

Gallagher wanted to show off his skills himself,

but he couldn't find the mixing ingredients.

【Here, just under the counter.】

【These guests have come from far away — aren't you planning to whip up some special mixed drinks?】

Shu Weng pointed at the counter and answered.

【That was exactly my plan.】

【Friends, do me a favor — wander around the bar and bring back whatever ingredients you like.】

【This case is probably going to take a while to discuss, so I'll prepare some suitable drinks for everyone — custom-made, non-alcoholic.】

Gallagher turned around,

then gave Stelle and the others an instruction.

【In the bar?】

【Aren't all the usable ingredients right on the counter?】

March 7th was a little puzzled.

【Inside is the dreamscape, lovely Young Lady. Anything you wish for can be swallowed—comfort, hunger, confusion, weariness... everything is here, yours for the taking.】

The Old Man offered March 7th a brief explanation.

【She called me lovely Young Lady...!】

March 7th was so thrilled by that "lovely Young Lady,"

that her heart bloomed with joy.

【Even in reality, a mixed drink is more than just a blend of liquor and ingredients. A mixologist captures the mood at the bar, focusing on the marriage of technique and story...】

【Then add a touch of mystery and anticipation...】

Gallagher suddenly couldn't help but chip in a couple of lines.

【Only then can you, together with the customer, mix out the flavor of each person's life.】

The Old Man picked up the thread.

【In other words—whatever you drink is up to fate.】

【So don't overthink it. Hesitation is the great taboo of enjoyment.】

【Having said all that, mixing drinks is actually far less complicated than you imagine. Pick the ingredients you like, toss them all into a glass, stir, and that's it.】

【Wander around the bar, bring back whatever ingredients you fancy, and let me know once you've decided.】

Gallagher stepped behind the bar counter,

and began waiting for the three of them to go find the ingredients they liked.

Serval: "Oh, didn't expect you still remembered me after reaching Penacony, little sis March 7th."

Serval: "That really makes big sis here happy."

March 7th: "Serval's a really cool big sis—how could we ever forget you?"

Gepard: "Big sis, maybe you really ought to come along with the Astral Express. The scenery out there clearly suits you better."

Serval: "Sigh. But my hometown needs me more. I just can't pull myself away."

Bronya: "Thank you for being willing to stay, Serval."

Serval: "Listen to you—it's my hometown, of course I should stay and help!"

Stelle: "Belobog should be back on track by now, right?"

Stelle: "Maybe someday you'll get a chance to travel the world beyond too."

Serval: "Heh, then I'm going to be bitterly disappointed waiting for it."

Stelle: "Speaking of which, this bar's actually pretty interesting."

Stelle: "Even abstract emotions can be used as ingredients for a drink..."

Stelle: "So can I get one made with a Stellaron as the ingredient?"