Opening the Earth Shrine and obtaining three intertwined fate was still quite rewarding in Makoto's opinion.
Besides that, Makoto also noticed a scroll tucked away in the corner of the treasure chest.
The scroll looked very ancient, covered in a thick layer of dust. With a slight shake, the dust fell like snowflakes.
The entire parchment paper also appeared yellowed and decayed, giving the impression that it would dissipate with just a little force.
Makoto felt this scroll was unusual, and curiosity led him to gently open it.
What met his eyes was a precious treasure chest icon and a long passage of text.
This should be a treasure map, with three intertwined fate at the destination.
But problems followed. Makoto couldn't understand the text on it at all.
The characters on the treasure map resembled Mondstadtian, but upon closer inspection, there were some differences.
It should be Mondstadtian from several centuries ago.
Makoto wrote a section of the text from the treasure map on the ground, then called Venti to examine it, hoping to find some clues.
However, Venti stared at the text on the ground for a long time, then shook his head and regretfully said, "I recognize every word on it, but I can't understand it when they're put together."
"What are 'five rows seven columns', 'ten rows two columns'... What are these things? So strange."
The speaker was unintentional, but the listener was attentive.
Makoto immediately recalled a detail from the game.
In the main storyline, before Ningguang used the Jade Chamber to seal Osial,
players could ascend the Jade Chamber and find a'strange notebook' with many puzzling numbers written on it.
At first glance, nothing could be deciphered.
But if these numbers were correlated with the book 'Liyue Local Customs',
one could get the sentence 'Fatui will cause trouble in the Golden House'.
Makoto guessed that the numbers on the treasure map also needed to be combined with a certain note.
Only by finding the note and correlating the numbers within it could the treasure's location be found.
But... where should he look for the note related to the treasure map?
Just then, Makoto's gaze fell on the bottom right corner of the treasure map.
He noticed an icon there: an hourglass in raging flames.
Perhaps this icon was the breakthrough.
Makoto showed the icon to Venti, who shook his head, indicating he had no clue.
The clue ended here. Makoto then turned to ask Amber's Grandfather and Amber.
They lived in Mondstadt and might be able to help.
However, Amber's Grandfather stared at the hourglass for a long time, but he had never seen such an icon.
"Makoto gege, did you call me? I'm here!"
Hearing Makoto's call, Amber's little head poked out from behind the treasure map.
She glanced at the hourglass and then asked, "Makoto gege, did you borrow this scroll from the Mondstadt Library?"
Makoto felt Amber knew something, so he asked in confusion, "Why do you say the scroll was borrowed from the Mondstadt Library?"
Little Amber pointed to the hourglass in the bottom right of the treasure map and replied seriously, "Because I've seen this exact same icon in the library, so I think it's from the library."
As her words fell, Makoto felt things were taking a turn for the better.
"Amber, you said you saw this hourglass in the Mondstadt Library? Are you sure you're not mistaken?"
Amber put her hands on her hips and nodded seriously, "Of course, I'm sure I'm not mistaken."
Fearing Makoto wouldn't believe her, she added, "Don't look at my small stature, my memory is not bad at all."
"For example, Venti Dagege, he has eaten at my house thirty-six times in total, and gotten drunk thirty times..."
Venti himself couldn't remember how many times he had freeloaded drinks, but little Amber remembered clearly.
But did he really get drunk that many times? Impossible, absolutely impossible.
Makoto, however, felt that what Amber said was true. Perhaps there were clues about the treasure map in the Mondstadt Library.
In that case, he would go to the library after arriving in Mondstadt City.
Speaking of which, Lisa should have just returned from Sumeru around this time and had just taken up the position of librarian.
He would ask her for help then.
Makoto put away the treasure map, ready to set off for Mondstadt.
The Little Ones followed behind him, all looking forward to this trip to Mondstadt.
Ganyu hurried after them, nervously reminding the Little Ones to run slowly and not to fall.
"This, isn't this Ganyu Daren? She actually came to Mondstadt too?"
Seeing this scene, Amber's Grandfather's face was filled with disbelief.
He was a native of Liyue and naturally knew of Ganyu's existence, but she probably didn't know him.
Ganyu had many identities: a Liyue adeptus, the secretary dedicated to the entire Liyue Seven Stars...
The common people said that Ganyu Daren was either busy working or on her way to work,
never having any time for herself.
So when he discovered Ganyu was coming to Mondstadt for a vacation, Amber's Grandfather was very surprised.
Making a workaholic take a vacation was akin to seeing a lazy slacker suddenly become diligent and studious.
However, what truly surprised Amber's grandfather was yet to come.
He saw Ganyu accompanying Makoto the entire time.
Ganyu rarely spoke, mostly doing things like wiping his sweat and offering him water, her expression showing tenderness and care. Occasionally, she even helped Makoto look after the children.
This scene made Ganyu look very much like a gentle, virtuous wife and loving mother.
Amber's grandfather was dumbfounded. What was going on?
Was this still the Ganyu Daren from his impression, who only knew how to perform her duties?
Immediately after, Amber's Grandfather's gaze fell on Makoto.
Who exactly was this young man?
Someone who could make Ganyu Daren put down her work to go on vacation and care for someone so gently and virtuously?
No matter how he thought about it, it seemed incredible.
Amber's Grandfather silently watched Makoto's back.
He suddenly felt that this year's Windblume Festival would be more interesting than in previous years.
...Sorry for being late, everyone. Get some rest early, good night.
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