The Teyvat Second Creation broadcast room hummed with energy, its virtual space a whirlwind of reactions.
The audience had just witnessed Arataki Itto's delusional schemes, and the chat was alight with commentary.
Kaeya: "A job paying 200,000 Mora a day—I'd love to try it, if only it weren't fake," he mused.
Ningguang: "Mora has a way of clouding judgment; some lose all reason for a fortune," she observed.
Diluc: "Sumeru, the land of wisdom, isn't known for high-paying customer service jobs," he noted.
Lisa: "When I studied in Sumeru, no such jobs existed—200,000 a day means you're either a tycoon or a crook," she confirmed.
Arataki Itto: "Tch, you're all just jealous—there can't be that many scams in the world!" he huffed.
"The video made it clear: it's legit work and business!" he added, doubling down.
Xander: "@Kuki Shinobu, tell me, does your boss's brain ever work properly?" he asked.
Yanfei: "@Kuki Shinobu, I thought you returned to Inazuma to be a shrine maiden," she remarked.
"Why follow such an unreliable boss when you could've stayed in Liyue as a lawyer?" she added.
Kuki Shinobu: "Well, it's… an experience, I suppose," she replied hesitantly.
Kujou Sara: "Since joining the Arataki Gang, Kuki Shinobu has bailed Itto out of Tenryou custody countless times," she revealed.
Shikanoin Heizou: "Miss Shinobu's legal skills are exceptional—we've invited her to join us, but she declined," he shared.
"I think she stays with the Arataki Gang because their chaos lets her hone her talents," he speculated.
Xander: "Ah, that makes sense," he nodded, understanding her choice.
Arataki Itto: "What are you all talking about—I don't get it!" he complained.
The chat buzzed with a mix of pity and amusement, Itto's obliviousness a spectacle in itself.
Kuki Shinobu's role as the gang's legal savior painted a clearer picture of her loyalty.
She wasn't just a subordinate; she was the glue holding Itto's reckless crew together.
Her skills kept them out of deeper trouble, a thankless task given Itto's antics.
The audience turned their attention back to the big screen, the video resuming its tale.
Arataki Itto continued his relentless pitch, oblivious to Xander's growing frustration.
He rambled on about his "foolproof" plan, caught in the web of a scammer's dream.
The promise of riches had ensnared him, his judgment clouded by greed.
As a friend, Xander couldn't stand by and watch him fall into such a trap.
He knew the dangers of such schemes—Itto might end up in Sumeru, penniless or worse.
Xander stood, his expression firm, a decision made in the face of Itto's folly.
"Let's go—I'm taking you somewhere," he said, his tone leaving no room for argument.
Itto blinked, his enthusiasm dimming with a flicker of confusion.
"Where are we going?" he asked, scratching his head.
The screen shifted, the scene transitioning to the imposing gates of the Tenryou Commission.
Xander had brought Itto to the heart of Inazuma's law enforcement, a place of order.
If reason couldn't sway the Oni, perhaps the authorities could knock sense into him.
Inside, the air was thick with the scent of ink and the rustle of official documents.
Xander approached Kujou Sara, the Tenryou Commission's stern general, with a nod.
Kujou Sara glanced at Itto, her expression a mix of exasperation and recognition.
"Mr. Xander, what trouble has this fool gotten himself into now?" she asked, her voice sharp.
Xander sighed, his patience with Itto's antics wearing thin.
"He's been targeted by scammers—I tried to talk him out of it, but he won't listen," he explained.
"I'm hoping you can talk some sense into him before he gets himself hurt," he added.
Kujou Sara's gaze hardened, her duty as a protector of Inazuma taking over.
She nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation, and turned to her duties.
Nearby, Shikanoin Heizou, the Commission's sharp-witted detective, took Itto aside.
The detective's office was orderly, with scrolls and case files neatly arranged.
A warning poster adorned the wall, its message bold and clear for all to see.
"Ping An Xiaolu reminds you: avoid reckless spending, gambling, and relic hunting—beware of scams," it read.
Itto sat across from Heizou, his mind still buzzing with dreams of wealth.
"Think about it—I can earn 200,000 Mora a day, 400,000 in two days!" he exclaimed.
"Then I invest that in ghost beetle breeding, doubling my money in a week," he continued.
"With 800,000 Mora, my brother can claim the 20 million from the child-seeking deal," he concluded.
"Isn't that a perfect plan?" he asked, his grin wide and unyielding.
Heizou's expression remained neutral, though a flicker of pity crossed his eyes.
"That plan is riddled with problems—it's a textbook scam," he said firmly.
"Give me the contact information for these 'employers,' and let the Tenryou Commission handle them," he suggested.
Itto's eyes lit up, misinterpreting Heizou's words as validation.
"Great idea—I'll share this amazing money-making opportunity with you!" he laughed.
"See, I told you it's legit—hahaha!" he added, his confidence unshaken.
The video took a comedic turn, a jaunty tune playing in the background.
Itto donned a pair of oversized sunglasses, a cigar materializing in his hand.
Four large characters appeared beside him, glowing with a mocking light: "Thoughtful Genius."
The irony was palpable, the misspelling a jab at Itto's misplaced pride.
The audience erupted in laughter, the absurdity of the scene hitting its mark.
The video faded to black, the spoof reaching its humorous conclusion.
"Video ends—thank you for watching," the system announced with a cheerful chime.
"The protagonist, Arataki Itto, receives a reward: 'Handbook for Breeding Insects,'" it added.
"The live broadcast room will close in five minutes…" the message concluded.
Itto had finally gotten his moment in the spotlight, as he'd so eagerly desired.
But the outcome was far from the glorious triumph he'd envisioned.
His dreams of riches had been exposed as a fool's errand, a lesson in naivety.
Xander: "It's strange—you'd think he's clever, but he falls for scams so easily," he mused.
"Yet if you call him foolish, he's cunning enough to keep his 'secrets' to himself," he added.
Kujou Sara: "Don't overthink it—he's just a simpleton with a hollow head," she stated bluntly.
Shikanoin Heizou: "I made it into the video—luckily, I wasn't the one spoofed," he sighed.
Kuki Shinobu: "I need to set aside time to educate the boss on basic common sense," she resolved.
"He can't keep getting scammed and dragging others into his messes," she added.
Arataki Itto: "Shinobu, how can you say that about your boss—I'm not that bad!" he protested.
"This video is obviously fake—there's no way such a great deal is a scam!" he insisted.
The chat lingered, the audience reflecting on Itto's stubborn denial.
His reward, a handbook for breeding insects, was a fittingly ironic prize.
It mocked his ghost beetle scheme, a reminder of his gullibility.
Kuki Shinobu's resolve to educate him earned nods of approval from the viewers.
Itto's antics had entertained, but his recklessness was a cautionary tale.
The broadcast room began to dim, its five-minute timer ticking down.
Teyvat's denizens prepared to return to their lives, the night's laughter a memory.
Xander watched from Wangshu Inn, a smirk playing on his lips.
The Shadowfang Blade at his side thrummed, pleased with the chaos it had witnessed.
Another successful spoof had left its mark, Teyvat's stories richer for it.
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