"As I said earlier, I'm here to let my friends broaden their horizons..."
"Regarding the Stellaron existing in Belobog, I don't have any extra thoughts about it. However... depending on the situation, I might also deal with the Stellaron to make the situation of Belobog, and even this planet named Yarilo-VI, not so difficult."
Takagi spread his hands and said casually.
Regarding Belobog's problems, Takagi had originally planned to leave them for the Astral Express crew who would arrive in the future. After all, if the Trailblazer couldn't acquire the power of Preservation in Belobog, it might cause a significant impact on the entire Star Rail world. It would also greatly diminish Takagi's original plot advantage.
However, after spending time with Natasha, Seele, Clara, and others, Takagi slightly changed his mind. If it was possible without affecting the Trailblazer's acquisition of the Path of Preservation, Takagi was still willing to slightly alter Belobog's current circumstances. Bringing sufficient supplies to the Underworld was one of his methods.
He didn't know when Himeko's team would arrive. If they truly waited until then to address the predicament, who knew how much more suffering the people of Belobog would endure?
"Knowing the name Yarilo-VI... you are indeed an outsider."
Svarog took a step forward, consciously shielding Clara behind him. "You said you have no ulterior motives regarding the Stellaron. But in recorded human history, humans have tried to contact the Stellaron several times. Without exception, they all attempted to possess it for their own selfish desires, causing extremely severe consequences."
"The Architects once issued a directive: any attempt to contact the Stellaron is the most strictly forbidden action. Beginning re-evaluation of outsider... Evaluation complete. Target threat index rapidly increased!"
Hearing Svarog's words, Paimon quickly hid behind the Traveler. "Takagi, isn't this a bit bad? This big robot isn't going to attack us, is he?"
Upon hearing this, Takagi chuckled, "If he wants to fight, it's a good chance for you to practice. This Svarog is the strongest in the Underworld. Having him as your opponent might even help you embark on a Path."
Paimon: "Strongest?! That's too scary! Traveler, let's not fight!"
Although she said that, once the Traveler heard that Svarog was the strongest in the Underworld, her face showed a vibrant fighting spirit. She was very interested in embarking on a Path. Since combat could help her, she naturally wouldn't refuse. With Takagi watching over them, there wouldn't be any life-threatening danger—at most, they'd get a little injured and suffer a bit.
"Detecting hostility from the outsider's companion. Evaluation: Target threat index further increased, reaching the highest level," Svarog said coldly.
"Traveler, what did you do? Why is Svarog saying such things to you?" Paimon tugged at the Traveler's hair in a panic. Jean, Barbara, and Klee, seeing Svarog's demeanor, involuntarily adopted a fighting stance.
"Wait, Svarog, let me confirm something: you have records of the Stellaron in your memory, right?" At this moment, Seele walked beside Takagi, frowning.
Svarog: "You are Seele, a member of Wildfire. Matters concerning the Stellaron are not for you to probe."
Seele gritted her teeth. "So the Stellaron really exists? Were all of Takagi's previous words true? Is our world really heading towards destruction?"
Seele knew that if the Stellaron were merely a fictional item, a robot like Svarog would never have reacted this way. Even if Svarog hadn't mentioned the danger, his cautious attitude was enough for Seele to connect it to the crisis Takagi had mentioned.
"Don't worry so much, Seele. This planet hasn't fallen off the cliff yet. It has only reached the edge. I believe that with a little pull, Yarilo-VI can be brought back to life," Takagi patted Seele's shoulder.
"Do you have a way to pull this world back?" Seele asked with some anticipation.
"I do have a plan, but for now, let's focus on Svarog. Otherwise, he'll probably just attack directly," Takagi turned his head and said to Svarog.
Clara: "Mr. Svarog, please calm down! Big Brother is a good person. Please don't attack him."
Svarog: "Please step back, Clara! The person before me is attempting to touch the deepest taboo of this world. After calculation, his danger coefficient is very high."
Takagi: "Svarog, why don't you calculate again? I truly have no ulterior motives."
Svarog: "There is no evidence to suggest that you and your companions have no ulterior motives. Maintaining original calculation results."
Paimon: "Original calculation results?"
Svarog: "Peace agreement temporarily suspended. Requesting activation of extermination protocol."
"As expected, we'll have to fight after all." Takagi shook his head, looking at the Traveler and the others. "Do you want to test Svarog's strength?"
Paimon: "Hey, it's very dangerous, okay?"
Traveler: "Step back, Paimon. This stubborn robot... I'll give him a good head-fixing. Also, don't forget, we still have Barbara."
Paimon: "That's right! With Barbara here, what do I have to be afraid of!"
Just kidding, Barbara had previously defeated an Outworld Blaze by herself! And she possessed extremely powerful healing abilities. Thinking of this, Paimon's mood lightened.
Barbara: "Barbara will do her best to support everyone."
Jean didn't speak, but she had already instinctively stepped in front of everyone. Takagi himself quietly retreated to the side. He wanted to give Jean and the others a chance to train. Seele, thinking Takagi wasn't good at fighting, immediately summoned her scythe and stood in front of him.
"Mr. Svarog, please don't..." Clara still wanted to stop the fight. However, Svarog directly interrupted her with his actions.
"Clara, leave here."
Following Svarog's words, a giant mechanical arm flew quickly toward Clara. It formed a translucent energy shield, trapping her and moving her to the side. After doing all this, Svarog's eyes shone with red light as he looked at the group.
"Annihilation Protocol application approved. Annihilation permitted."
The temperature of Svarog's body instantly rose. The surrounding cold air met it, and water vapor quickly rose around him.
"Hmph, you say annihilate and you annihilate? We're not pushovers either!" Paimon loudly rebuked Svarog from behind everyone. Barbara, on the other hand, quickly used the power of Abundance to summon a healing barrier that enveloped the entire battlefield.
[Baizhu: Here it comes, that barrier with rapid healing again!]
[Yoimiya: With this barrier, the Traveler and the others should be able to face Svarog, right?]
[Dehya: Acting Grand Master Jean, Klee, and the Traveler are all quite strong, plus Barbara. No matter how powerful Svarog is, they won't lose, right?]
[Sangonomiya Kokomi: Although I want to believe in them, Takagi said Svarog is the strongest in the Underworld... I have a bad feeling.]
[Tartaglia: Even if they are no match for Svarog, with Barbara's healing power, they should be able to hold him off for a while. But I'm more concerned about whether anyone can step onto a Path through this battle.]
[Bennett: Go, everyone! Let this big robot see the power of Teyvat... Wait, is that robot's eyes fixed on Barbara?]
[Amber: Barbara, danger!]
......
"Detecting high-risk individual."
Svarog saw Barbara summon the barrier and immediately looked over. He snapped his fingers, and another giant mechanical arm appeared. Then, with lightning speed, it appeared above Barbara.
Jean, Lumine, Klee, and Barbara didn't have time to react. A translucent energy shield enveloped Barbara. The barrier she had summoned instantly dissipated.
"Barbara!" Jean finally came to her senses and quickly swung her sword at the shield trapping her sister. However, after her slash touched the shield, it was directly bounced back. Even Jean herself was pushed back more than a meter. Lumine and Klee also tried to help, but they couldn't break through. They could only watch as the mechanical arm carried Barbara to Svarog's side.
[Bennett: Am I seeing things? Barbara was controlled and can't move?]
[Keqing: She was controlled just like that? Didn't she step onto the Path of Abundance?]
[Sangonomiya Kokomi: Barbara is controlled, and the healing barrier has disappeared. This battle is quite unfavorable now.]
[Beidou: It seems we underestimated Svarog. They must be careful.]
[Scaramouche: Careful? Heh, even the one who stepped onto a Path was controlled. I think the others will be defeated instantly.]
Just as Scaramouche said, with Barbara controlled, the subsequent battle was meaningless. Takagi put a hand to his forehead and shook his head. He never expected that the situation he encountered while playing the game would appear again. Barbara, the healer, was controlled at the very beginning. How could they fight Svarog now? It would be better to just surrender. He prepared to make a move.
......
"Let go of Barbara!"
Jean saw Barbara looking distressed within the energy shield and immediately wanted to go forward. However, Svarog was faster. He raised his hand and pointed at the group. More than a dozen small rocket shells rapidly flew towards them. They were completely unable to react, but Seele appeared in front of the shells. She swung her weapon with incredible speed, knocking them all away. The shells exploded, causing a blast far more terrifying than Klee's Bouncy Bombs.
"No way! Getting hit by that would kill someone!" Paimon said, eyes wide with fear. Jean and Lumine also felt their hearts tighten. But they were terrified to find that Svarog had already arrived close to them.
What entered their sight was Svarog's giant iron fist.
Jean and Lumine felt the wind from the fist, and their hearts immediately tightened. They had no doubt that if that iron fist landed, it would incapacitate them. Just when they were worried, Svarog's fist stopped an inch away from them. But even so, the huge punch wind caused the two to involuntarily retreat several steps.
"Traveler, are you okay?" Paimon flew to Lumine's side.
"Acting Grand Master Jean, are you alright?" Klee asked.
"I'm fine... but why did this big guy suddenly stop?" Lumine stared intently at Svarog. Jean also watched him closely. Both of them knew that in this battle, the moment Barbara was controlled, they lost any possibility of defeating him. If they really fought, they might be instantly killed.
[Beidou: This big guy is too strong. They have no chance of winning at all.]
[Keqing: Acting Grand Master Jean and Barbara are like this... is this the level of the Underworld's highest combat power?]
[Ningguang: We can't even see his level. They weren't able to make him use enough strength.]
[Tartaglia: On the contrary, Seele showed extraordinary combat power when she knocked away those bombs. That speed... I really want to spar with her. Of course, Svarog isn't bad either.]
[La Signora: Be careful not to embarrass yourself like the Knights of Favonius, Childe.]
[Lyney: Svarog's combat power is indeed outstanding, but why did he suddenly stop?]
[Lyney: Look at the end of the camera. Takagi has already taken out the weapon he used against Stormterror. At this moment, he has aimed the weapon at Svarog.]
[Navia: Is Svarog wary of Takagi's power?]
[Furina: But Takagi just took out his weapon and didn't attack. Why is Svarog wary?]
[Dottore: This point is indeed intriguing.]
[Lisa: Regardless, Takagi did indeed stop this battle. Just as he said, he will guarantee the safety of the passengers' lives.]
While the Teyvat people were discussing, Jean, Lumine, and Seele finally realized why Svarog had stopped. They all followed Svarog's gaze and looked at Takagi, who was holding the Flame Lance.
"Svarog, aren't you going to keep fighting?" Takagi's mouth curved up, and he spoke with interest. The Flame Lance in his hand was spitting flames, as if it could shoot at any moment.
Svarog: "..."