[Ningguang: Casually crossing worlds—such a thing is indeed hard to believe at first.]
[Keqing: Although this man is strong, the idea of taking the people of Teyvat across worlds seems fake, no matter how you look at it.]
[Arataki Itto: Fake? But if you could really go outside the Teyvat Continent, I'd really want to see it!]
[Yae Miko: That's true. Even if this person is from outside Teyvat, taking people away from this world is a different concept entirely.]
[Zhongli: By universal rationality, what this Takagi says is indeed a bit exaggerated.]
[Lisa: Although traveling to outside worlds sounds very romantic, it seems difficult for me to patronize your business this time, Takagi.]
[Beidou: Do so many people really not believe it? I personally would love to see what's outside this world.]
[Alhaitham: Indeed, if there is such an opportunity, I would very much like to see the outside world. However, we first need to determine if Takagi is truly from beyond Teyvat.]
[Mona: I just performed a divination on Takagi, but I couldn't get any information about him at all. He might really be an outsider! No, I have to go meet him.]
[Dehya: Is it really someone from another world? That's interesting. Even if his claim about traveling outside Teyvat is false, I still want to meet this outsider and see how hard his shield really is!]
"You saw the messages in the forum, right? No one believes what you said," Paimon said, putting her hands on her hips.
"I understand. Saying something like that so suddenly makes it perfectly normal for everyone to be skeptical," Takagi smiled, his gaze sweeping over Paimon, Diluc, Venti, Jean, and Lumine. "But I think as soon as I take someone to the outside world, everyone will know the truth."
"So, are any of you interested in traveling with me to a planet named Jarilo-VI to see the city of Belobog, surrounded by ice and snow? Since this is the first deal, you don't need to pay much. After this, traveling the Star Rail with me will be quite expensive—tickets might even be priceless. After all, my Astral Express can only carry five passengers for now," Takagi said.
"No way! Your Astral Express is so big, it can't possibly only carry five passengers, right?" Paimon asked.
"This is to ensure the comfort of the journey. If it's too crowded, the fun is greatly reduced," Takagi smiled.
In reality, the limit was a restriction of the Astral Express gifted by the System; if he exceeded five passengers, the train would not be able to leave Teyvat safely.
"You still seem hesitant. How about this? I'll make another offer," Takagi said. "Anyone willing to go to the universe with me, I will use my power to help them embark on a Path."
"A Path? What is that?" Paimon asked.
"You can think of a Path as another form of a Vision. However, a Path exists within the vast universe and doesn't appear as a concrete object like a Vision. Of course, the power it brings is very real," Takagi explained.
"A Path? Did the power you used earlier come from one?" Diluc asked curiously.
"That's right. To be precise, it originates from the Path named 'Preservation'," Takagi nodded.
"Preservation? I remember you mentioned that word while fighting Dvalin. Can I assume there are other Paths as well?" Venti said, stroking his chin.
"Naturally!" Takagi nodded. "Just as Visions have different elements, Paths have different attributes. However, they aren't divided by fire, wind, or rock. They are categorized by characteristics. For example, Preservation symbolizes protection, and the Path of Abundance symbolizes healing."
Venti: "I see."
"Master Diluc, Venti, do you actually believe he has this kind of power?" Paimon asked.
"There's no reason not to believe it. He doesn't have a Vision, yet the power he uses is clearly different from ordinary elemental energy. Therefore, this 'Path' power should be real," Diluc said.
"Ehe, I think so too," Venti smiled.
"That's right, he doesn't have a Vision!" Paimon widened her eyes in surprise.
[Arataki Itto: He really doesn't have a Vision! That means he's an outsider and can actually take us to the outside world!]
[Kuki Shinobu: Boss, calm down! Even if he is an outsider, it doesn't mean he can take us away safely.]
[Alhaitham: Power from a Path... how interesting. A topic worth studying.]
[Zhongli: The Path of Preservation—is this the source of that shield's strength?]
[Noelle: If I were to embark on a Path, could I protect others like Lord Takagi does?]
[La Signora: Since he said he can help you embark on a Path, you should certainly follow him to the universe if you're interested, hehe.]
[Ei: Power other than a Vision... this does not conform to the Way of Eternity.]
[Yae Miko: Oh my, it seems someone is a bit unhappy.]
[Rosaria: For ordinary people, a Path might have appeal, but for Vision holders, it might not be enough.]
"Even if you can help others, Master Diluc and the others already have Visions. It doesn't have much appeal to them, does it?" Paimon said.
"But what if I told you that the potential of a Path is far greater than that of a Vision?" Takagi smiled.
"Far greater?" Diluc frowned.
"Isn't that an exaggeration?" Jean added.
"Not at all. The Aeons who pioneered these Paths are universe-level gods," Takagi stated.
"Universe-level gods?!" Lumine's eyes widened instantly.
"You seem very surprised, Traveler. Is a universe-level god that shocking?" Diluc looked at her with confusion.
"Master Diluc, you don't understand the scale of the universe, which is why you're so calm. Let me put it this way: Teyvat is one world, but in the universe, there are countless worlds like it. Now do you understand what a universe-level deity means?" Lumine said quickly.
"Countless worlds like Teyvat?" Diluc's brow furrowed tightly.
"That's why I said embarking on a Path is beneficial. If they are lucky enough, an ordinary human might even grasp power on the level of a Demon God," Takagi smiled at Paimon, whose mouth was hanging open. "Little Paimon, are you interested in seeing if you can become a Demon God?"
"A Demon God? That's way too exaggerated!" Paimon exclaimed.