At the same moment, in Natlan, Snezhnaya, and even within Abyss Order strongholds, the same phenomenon occurred.
A translucent screen appeared before countless people—
but there was one key difference:
Those who possessed a Vision, Delusion, or special powers were placed into the Transcendent Chat Group.
Ordinary people were placed into the Normal Chat Group.
[Transcendent Chat Group]
[Paimon:Hey! Hey! This is Paimon! Can everyone see this?]
[Traveler Lumine:We can see it!]
[Amber:Traveler? Paimon? I can see it too! This is amazing~!]
[Venti:Ehe~ I can see it!]
[Yae Miko:Little ones, I can see it clearly as well~]
[Klee:Ta-da! Klee can see it from the confinement room too!]
[Alice:Hehe, Mommy can see it too!]
[Klee:Yay! Mommy~!]
[Alice:Klee~ Long time no see.]
[Klee:Heehee~]
[Jean:Amber? Is that you?]
[Amber:Yes, Acting Grand Master! I'm currently outside Mondstadt with two travelers.]
[Jean:Understood. Stay alert.]
[Collei:Whoa! It's Amber! I can see the messages even in Sumeru!]
[Amber:Huh? Collei? How've you been?]
[Collei:Doing fine! Just patrolling the forest with Master Tighnari.]
[Hu Tao:Wow~! So many future clients gathered together! Wangsheng Funeral Parlor is having a big promotion today—buy one, get one free! Anyone interested?]
[Furina:Oh? Tell me more. If it's good, I might buy.]
[Itto:Buy one get one!? Seriously!? Spill it!]
[Charlotte:Ahem, Lady Furina… According to the Steambird's reports, Wangsheng Funeral Parlor is a funeral service provider. In Liyue.]
[Shinobu:Boss, she's right.]
[Furina:...]
[Itto:...]
[Hu Tao:Rest assured! Wangsheng's services are top-quality! Trusted by mortals and immortals alike!]
[Furina:I am the Hydro Archon, Focalors! A god! Why would I ever need such services?]
[Hu Tao:Uh… then maybe the tall oni next to you?]
[Itto:I'm broke.]
[Hu Tao:...]
Within moments of joining, everyone realized—
The chat group connected people from every nation.
For a world like Teyvat, where travel and communication were limited, this was revolutionary.
The group quickly devolved into chaotic excitement.
Through the chatter, important clues surfaced:
[Ningguang:It seems every nation has this mysterious projection. Everyone can speak through the chat.]
[Ayaka:Yes. Inazuma sees the same.]
[Navia:Wait! I just asked my maids and guards. They're in a different chat group!]
[Traveler Lumine:So there are two groups.]
[Nahida:With such wide coverage… this isn't the Akasha System.]
[Alhaitham:Correct. Akasha can only function in Sumeru.]
[Nilou:Stronger than the Akasha… then the being behind this must surpass even the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata!]
[Neuvillette:The Seven Archons hold no such power.]
[Zhongli:By all rational standards, indeed.]
[Venti:Ehe~ Grandpa Zhongli is right!]
[Paimon:What does ehe even mean!?]
[Traveler Lumine:Don't mind him. Look! Something's happening on the left side of the screen!]
At that message, everyone in the group paused their discussions and turned toward the projection.
Whatever this light-screen was…
they were all about to find out.
Earth — Inside the Rented Apartment
Arthur glanced at the time. Almost there.
He sat in front of his PC and opened his stream.
Compared to other streamers, his viewership was pitiful.
Right now, not a single real viewer was present.
The occasional scrolling comment was clearly from bots.
Before today, Arthur would've lost all motivation seeing this.
But now?
He had an entire world of Teyvat watching.
In terms of raw viewer count—
he was effectively a top-tier streamer.
The only downside: they couldn't interact with him yet.
He steadied his breathing and began.
"Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to the stream."
"Starting today, I'm putting other content on hold for a new series—
Genshin Character Commentary."
"Every day, I'll do a full breakdown of one Teyvat character — including serious analysis and not-so-serious content."
"Hope you enjoy it."
"And today's very first character is… the interworld traveler—Lumine."
He switched the display to a picture of the blonde Traveler.
Then he edited his title to:
[Genshin Character Commentary #1 — Traveler Lumine]
Outside Mondstadt
Upon discovering the projection, Lumine, Paimon, and Amber sat down in the cleared Hilichurl camp instead of heading into the city.
When they saw the livestream page—
all three froze.
Especially Lumine.
The moment she saw her own picture appear on someone's livestream, her mind blanked.
"Wh–what… what's happening?"
She knew what a "review" was.
She knew what "livestream" meant.
But reviewing her?
Eating melon only to discover you are the melon?!
"Lumine, do you know the man in the corner of the screen?"
Paimon asked, scratching her head.
"If not, why would he review you?"
"…I…"
Lumine frowned lightly, then shook her head.
"I lost some of my memories. I don't recognize him."
"Don't worry!" Amber said cheerfully.
"You said you're looking for your brother, right?"
"Maybe there will be hints in this projection!"
"That's right!"
Paimon's eyes widened.
"Then let's watch!"
The three fixed their eyes on the screen, full of anticipation.
Elsewhere in Mondstadt — Abyss Order Base
On a stone throne, the blond prince stared at the projection showing Lumine's picture.
His expression softened for a moment.
It's been a long time, little sister.
Didn't expect to see you again like this.
But when he recalled the streamer's words, his eyes narrowed sharply.
"Reviewing Lumine?"
"Is this someone we met during our world-hopping?"
But after thinking for a long time, he couldn't recall any such person.
Wait.
Could it be…
someone Lumine met privately, without him?
They weren't always together, after all.
A cold shadow passed through his gaze.
His fist tightened.
Unfamiliar man.
Commenting on his sister.
An inexplicable anger rose inside him.
He turned to the Abyss mages below.
"Memorize the face of the man in the bottom-right corner."
"If he ever appears in Teyvat—
teach him a lesson."
"Yes, Your Highness!"
The Abyss Order answered swiftly.
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