Miyashiro's intervention disrupted the Doctor's long-standing plans. Now, he still hadn't figured out the exact relationship between this Inazuma Regent and the God of Wisdom, but no matter what, their relationship was certainly better than his.
For this God Creation Project, Sumeru owed Inazuma such a huge favor. To repay this favor, she was very likely to choose to cooperate with Inazuma.
And the current Inazuma had been managed by this newly appointed Regent into an impenetrable force. According to The Knave's intelligence, almost all of her 'children' stationed in Inazuma were wiped out, and the remaining few couldn't access any important information.
What's more, Inazuma now had Miyashiro and Raiden Shogun, two top God-tier combatants. Raiden Shogun's power was predictable, but Miyashiro's power was unknown and eerie.
If Miyashiro really brought the dendro gnosis back to Inazuma and activated the Akasha, the Doctor felt uncertain about dealing with such a powerful figure.
It seemed he had to offer something valuable.
The Doctor: "Since the Regent also has an interest, why don't we let the God of Wisdom decide? The Regent uses a favor, so I will exchange knowledge with you, how about it?"
Nahida said in surprise: "It has always been rumored that people obtain knowledge from the God of Wisdom. Now you want to exchange knowledge for something from the God of Wisdom. Although arrogant, it truly makes me curious. What kind of knowledge is qualified to be exchanged for my Gnosis?"
The Doctor: "Have you, who possesses all knowledge, heard this rumor? It seems to say, 'Teyvat's starry sky is fake.' That is a secret about the true nature of the entire world, hidden by Irminsul."
As soon as the Doctor uttered these words, Nahida's curiosity and thirst for knowledge were immediately piqued. Clearly, the Doctor had skillfully used this point, making knowledge the perfect bargaining chip.
Nahida's expression became exceptionally solemn. As one who should be omniscient and omnipotent, in reality, there were still many things she did not know.
Take Sumeru's history as an example: How did the Flower God die back then? How did King Deshret come into contact with forbidden knowledge? And how did the Khaenri'ah cataclysm five hundred years ago occur?
Logically, Irminsul has the ability to record all knowledge and memories of Teyvat. As Nahida's consciousness is connected to Irminsul, she should be able to find these answers from Irminsul. However, in reality, Irminsul did not provide corresponding answers for these events.
Now, the Fatui's Doctor actually knew the so-called truth of the world. Could this truth be related to the things she didn't know?
Thinking of this, Nahida secretly sensed the dendro gnosis within her. Regarding this Gnosis that had always remained within her, Nahida's understanding of it was actually no more than her understanding of the so-called truth of the world.
In her eyes, the Gnosis was merely a core that gathered a large amount of elemental power and could be used by her at will, nothing more. But if it only had this purpose, then why would Gods so eagerly want to gather them all?
Perhaps the Tsaritsa of Snezhnaya knew the true purpose of the Gnosis, and the prerequisite for this purpose was that only by collecting all seven Gnosis could it be fulfilled.
If she agreed to this transaction, it would mean that both sides would obtain what they wanted, with neither gaining an upper hand. But if she refused this transaction, it would lead to an uncontrollable state of 'ignorance,' a result Nahida was unwilling to face.
Having understood this, Nahida looked at Miyashiro with an apologetic gaze and said, "I'm sorry, Miyashiro. You've helped Sumeru so much. I should have reciprocated and fully supported you, but... the Doctor's condition, I cannot refuse... So, so..."
Miyashiro looked at Nahida's wronged expression and couldn't help but laugh, "It's alright, Nahida. Honestly, in the current Snezhnaya, the Tsaritsa, after the Khaenri'ah cataclysm five hundred years ago, seems like a different God. And the Fatui's Director, The Jester Pierro, was a court mage of Khaenri'ah and a personal witness to the cataclysm.
After the fall of Khaenri'ah, there are very few living witnesses left. Yet, in the most powerful Snezhnaya, two direct witnesses hold great power. Anyone would know you are planning something big. To be honest, I'm curious what exactly you are up to?"
Nahida quickly explained, "How about, Miyashiro, you also listen to what the Doctor has to say?"
Miyashiro waved his hand and said, "Forget it. Some things are better left unknown. Nahida, you listen first. If after hearing it, you feel I also need to know, then relay it to me. If you feel this truth is not suitable for me to know, then there's no need to say it."
With that, Miyashiro voluntarily distanced himself from the two of them, but their every move remained within Miyashiro's line of sight.
Miyashiro wasn't worried that the Doctor would take this opportunity to attack Nahida. The Doctor had too much confidence in himself and possessed his own scholarly integrity, disdaining to do anything that would tarnish his reputation.
Even if the Doctor really attacked Nahida, this distance, in front of Miyashiro, who possessed divine power, was no different from being face-to-face.
The transaction between Nahida and the Doctor didn't take long. After their conversation ended, Nahida readily handed her dendro gnosis to the Doctor, and the Doctor didn't linger, leaving the Sanctuary of Surasthana with two Gnosis.
Nahida's expression became very solemn, seemingly making divergent associations based on the knowledge she had acquired.
Miyashiro approached and asked, "Nahida, how was it? Was the knowledge the Doctor spoke of worth the value of your Gnosis?"
Nahida honestly replied, "To others, perhaps not, but to the God of Wisdom, the knowledge he spoke of was something I couldn't refuse. It answered many doubts in my heart and allowed me to take a crucial small step in the realm of omniscience."
Miyashiro: "Is that so? That's good, that's good."
Nahida, seeing that Miyashiro didn't show curiosity about the truth of the world, felt relieved, and then said, "Miyashiro, you previously said you wanted to selectively use the Akasha in Inazuma. In that case, even without the Gnosis, I can maintain its operation with divine power.
Now, you and I have signed a contract. You can periodically teleport me to Inazuma, then operate the Akasha and handle the relevant matters."
Miyashiro heard this, knowing it was Nahida's compensation to him, and gladly accepted, saying, "That's a good idea, but the most urgent matter is, I have other things to do."
Nahida asked in confusion, "What is it?"
Miyashiro: "The Doctor, as the mastermind of the God Creation Project, returning to Snezhnaya so easily, it feels a bit too convenient for him. Now, his segments have been completely erased due to the transaction with the Gnosis. Does this mean that the Doctor is at his weakest right now?"
Nahida exclaimed, "Are you planning to ambush the Doctor?"
Miyashiro sneered, "I've long heard that the top three Fatui Harbingers possess combat power comparable to Gods. I want to see if this rumor is true!"
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