Silver Wolf flexed her fingers and said, "Alright folks, time to get to work. Next up, this old-timer Venti is going to have us running all over the map."
I learned my lesson during the closed beta and came prepared.
I opened the teleport points first before doing the main story, so I'm not worried.
The Tear Crystals collected by Lumine were effective for the Holy Lyre and could restore its energy. Lumine volunteered to collect the Tear Crystals herself.
With teleport waypoints unlocked, she could quickly travel between various locations in Mondstadt where Tear Crystals might appear.
Diluc, standing nearby, mentioned he could provide intelligence.
At this point, Jun Bai spoke up:
"No need. I'm very sensitive to Dvalin's aura and can roughly sense the locations of the Tear Crystals. Moreover, I can fly. If I go alone, it will be more efficient."
"So, leave collecting the Tear Crystals to me alone. As for you, just focus on being the ace against Dvalin."
A magnetic voice, yet full of youthful vigor, echoed from the screen. Silver Wolf, outside the screen, remained silent.
After a long moment, she exclaimed, "I didn't expect Old Mi not only changed the story but even modified the map exploration part of the main quest."
For those further ahead: the waypoints you would normally pass while collecting tears will automatically activate with a message after completing this part of the main story.
I came back after finishing the main story. I'm a Jun Bai fan now; he's really attentive to details.
Seriously, even if you don't become a Jun Bai fan after finishing the main story, it's hard to dislike him.
"Really?" Silver Wolf's interest was piqued, and she continued with the main story.
In the game, the dialogue among the five continued.
Lumine: "Alright, then I'll use this time to rest and conserve my energy. I'll definitely handle this matter for you."
Venti: "Then leave calling Dvalin to me. Now that we have the Holy Lyre, we need to carefully consider the performance venue."
Diluc: "Starsnatch Cliff is a good spot. What about my task, Liyue person?"
Jun Bai: "I need to collect the Tear Crystals and won't be able to accompany you all the way. So, I'll entrust everyone's safety to you, Mr. Diluc. After all, there are people in Mondstadt City who covet the Holy Lyre."
Diluc: "I feel like you're hinting at some unsavory characters. Don't worry, I'll accompany you."
Jun Bai: "Good. Since everything is clear now, I'll meet you at Starsnatch Cliff tonight."
The screen went black, then a line of text appeared:
[Jun Bai collects Tear Crystals all over Mondstadt, activating the teleport waypoints he passes by.]
Then the screen switched to the Mondstadt map. A chibi Jun Bai avatar appeared, moving from Mondstadt City and stopping specifically to activate any unlit teleport waypoints he passed.
Silver Wolf's jaw dropped. "Does this Jun Bai know we can use the teleport waypoints?"
Thank you, Jun Bai!
So, do we still get the 5 Primogems for activating the waypoints?
Is your internet lagging, comment above? Don't worry, not a single Primogem is missing; they're directly added to the total.
Silver Wolf placed her phone on the desk, opened HoYoLAB, gave a thumbs-up to Jun Bai's illustration, and said, "You're a real bro. When your banner comes out, I'll pull for your signature weapon."
When the screen lit up again, Lumine was already on her way, with Paimon providing narration:
"The sky is getting dark. We need to hurry to Starsnatch Cliff."
Silver Wolf habitually opened the map, intending to teleport and take a shortcut.
But the system prompted:
[The current situation is urgent. Teleport function unavailable.]
Silver Wolf asked about it in her stream and received confirmation from everyone that this wasn't a bug but a mandatory story segment. So, she confidently followed the quest guide.
The character swaggered along the guided route, and the sky gradually darkened as she traveled.
"The sense of time passing is done quite well," Silver Wolf commented.
Teyvat's sky is beautiful, right? There are even bigger surprises later.
This is just the appetizer; there's a big surprise coming.
Seeing chat spamming about a "surprise," Silver Wolf instantly became alert. She decisively opened the character panel, leveled her party to 20, and equipped them with level 20 three-star weapons.
This way, less than five hours after launch, she wouldn't panic encountering any small fry.
Then, Silver Wolf saw the "surprise"—
The Fatui.
…
"Who are they?" Paimon asked, seeing the suddenly appearing, aggressive Fatui soldiers. She hid behind Lumine in fear.
"Fatui Skirmishers. It seems they're here for the Holy Lyre," Diluc said indifferently, eyeing the Anemoboxer Vanguard and Electrohammer Vanguard emerging from the forest. He summoned his Favonius Greatsword, gripping it in one hand.
Behind the Vanguards, an Electro Cicin Mage and a Pyro Agent lurked, waiting for their chance.
In the shadows, the eyes of a Geochanter Bracer and a Pyroslinger Bracer gleamed with predatory light.
If a Hydrogunner Legionnaire and Cryogunner Legionnaire were present too, Lumine would have seen the full Fatui Skirmisher lineup.
"Bard, protect the Holy Lyre. You have a Vision; it shouldn't be too difficult for you, right?" Diluc said, holding the greatsword as he advanced toward the Fatui.
Just a minor scene. He had encountered far larger Fatui displays in his youth.
Back when Diluc single-handedly destroyed Fatui strongholds across the continent, he faced pursuits by formations like this—or even larger—all the time.
"Paimon, stay with Venti," Lumine instructed. Then she sprinted straight toward the two Bracers in the forest.
In this dark environment, enemies ambushing from the shadows were more troublesome than those directly ahead.
Venti leisurely plucked his lyre strings. A wind barrier formed, protecting him and Paimon. He smiled and said, "Don't worry, little Paimon. It's absolutely safe here."
Thus, the battlefield was divided.
Diluc fought four head-on, Lumine went to deal with the two Bracers, and Venti maintained his wind barrier, shielding against the Electro Cicins summoned by the Electro Cicin Mage.
…
In Teyvat, Lumine only had to deal with two—but in the game, Silver Wolf had to fight all six at once.
Silver Wolf admitted that seeing six Fatui Skirmishers appear at once nearly gave her a heart attack.
During the closed beta, she felt the Fatui series of enemies were a new player's nightmare. Six Skirmishers at once—if you don't use the right element or break their shields, their resistance increases by nearly 100%. Originally decent damage instantly becomes nothing more than tickles.
The Electro Cicin Mage releases annoying Electro Cicins that harass you, deal not-insignificant damage, and grant the Mage a shield.
The Pyro Agent can turn invisible, and its damage is absurdly high. One charged attack can nearly kill a full-health character.
And in this kind of chaotic, multi-target battle, the Pyro Agent becomes even more of a problem.
Silver Wolf looked at her characters.
Crap! I didn't bring Kaeya!
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