Takumi invaded the World Tree.
Only then did he realize the seriousness of the matter.
The World Tree was severely polluted.
Unfamiliar knowledge from another world had caused immense contamination.
After entering the World Tree, Takumi quickly understood the situation.
Because the Scarlet King had brought knowledge systems from other worlds, the World Tree absorbed them.
Eventually, the two knowledge systems clashed.
The World Tree was corrupted, and various issues appeared throughout Sumeru.
Some people even developed strange illnesses because of this.
That was how people like Kolei contracted eleazar.
It was entirely caused by the World Tree.
"The conflict between the knowledge systems is why the World Tree malfunctioned."
"You want to erase all that foreign knowledge—and erase yourself."
"This would indeed save the World Tree."
"But everyone would forget you."
"Even the gods."
Takumi opened his eyes and looked at Rukkhadevata.
She looked exactly like Nahida.
If one didn't look closely, it was almost impossible to tell them apart.
Though their temperaments were different.
Hearing him, Rukkhadevata nodded.
"Yes."
She didn't deny it.
On the other hand, Nahida grew anxious.
"Then… is there another way?"
She didn't want Rukkhadevata to disappear.
Many people in Sumeru still believed their former Archon would return.
Takumi nodded.
"Not a big problem."
"If that's the case, then fuse the two knowledge systems together."
"Foreign knowledge isn't without value."
"It just needs to be processed."
"It's like programming a computer."
"It sounds troublesome, but it's not an issue for me."
After saying that, Takumi immediately started working.
Hearing this, Nahida's face filled with hope.
It was really possible?
That was wonderful.
Rukkhadevata wouldn't need to vanish.
Rukkhadevata herself was stunned.
He actually had a solution?
In the next moment, she understood his plan.
Takumi sealed all the knowledge the Scarlet King had brought back.
Then he installed protections inside the World Tree.
Takumi was treating the World Tree exactly like a giant server.
And it truly was one.
After a short time of work, Rukkhadevata realized in astonishment—
The corrupted World Tree was gradually recovering.
At that moment, the World Tree began to rejuvenate.
Not only that, Sumeru's land also began to change.
The withering zones were disappearing.
People afflicted with eleazar began recovering.
Everyone who saw it was shocked by this miracle.
"What is happening?"
"My god! The eleazar is healing!"
"It must be the Little Lucky Grass King!"
"Great!"
"Lord Tighnari—the withering zone is fading!"
"All of Sumeru is changing!"
In an instant, Sumeru underwent transformation everywhere.
Many people were confused.
But the change was good.
That was why everyone was so excited.
Near the World Tree, Takumi had already finished the internal repairs.
Fixing it was simple for him.
Following Takumi's work, Rukkhadevata sensed it clearly.
She stared blankly at him.
She never expected Takumi could really accomplish this.
After finishing everything, Takumi glanced at her and said calmly:
"The restoration is done. The next part is your task."
Rukkhadevata looked confused.
"My task?"
Takumi nodded.
"You want to be complete again, don't you?"
"And return to your original form."
Rukkhadevata was not truly whole.
Her full state was her adult form—not the small one standing there now.
"Is… is that possible?"
Her eyes lit up.
If possible, she truly wanted to return to her real self.
Takumi nodded.
"Of course."
"There's nothing impossible."
"I can do it in a moment."
He reached out his hand.
Seeing this, Rukkhadevata understood and placed her hand in his.
Under Nahida's shocked gaze, Takumi activated his power.
He began restoring Rukkhadevata's strength.
For Takumi, this was effortless.
With Takumi's power flowing through her, Rukkhadevata clearly felt her strength returning.
At the same time, her body began to change.
It grew—past Nahida's form—
Until she stood as a tall, elegant young woman.
A fully restored Greater Lord Rukkhadevata.
Standing beside Nahida, they looked like mother and daughter.
Seeing her grown form, Nahida's eyes widened with joy.
This was wonderful.
After finishing, Takumi smiled.
"All right."
"You're restored."
"The World Tree is healthy."
"You no longer need to disappear from everyone's memories."
"That would have been too cruel."
"For everyone in the world to forget you."
"No one deserves such an end."
"So live well."
After completing everything, Takumi stopped his movements.
Looking at the fully restored Rukkhadevata, he smiled.
miHoYo wanted him to suffer emotional damage?
They could go eat dirt.
He had broken their tragedy by force.
Rukkhadevata immediately bowed her head.
"Thank you."
"I feel better than ever."
"Thank you so much."
Takumi nodded.
Then he turned to Nahida.
"Then Nahida, I'll go back first."
"Handle everything here."
"If anything happens, come find me."
After saying that, he opened a space portal and prepared to leave.
Seeing this, Nahida called out:
"Takumi!"
"These are for you."
She took out several Gnoses.
These were useless to her now.
They should be returned to Takumi.
Takumi blinked, then smiled.
"All right."
"By the way, Rukkhadevata—come to Liyue when you have time."
"The old Geo Archon, the Anemo Archon, and the Electro Archon are all there."
"They'll be happy to see you."
He stored the Gnoses away.
Then left.
Rukkhadevata froze for a moment, then laughed softly.