[Moon Carver: Forget it! Although somewhat unwilling to admit it, holding a sophistical attitude towards the facts before one's eyes is not what Adepti should do. The power displayed by the monster, the Decaying Shadow, indeed possesses the level of some Adepti.]
[Tartaglia: So that means Barbara and Klee, plus the Traveler and Acting Grand Master Jean, can already defeat Adepti. Interesting; once the first batch of passengers return, I hope to have a chance to cross swords with them.]
[Madame Ping: There are also divisions of strength among the Liyue Immortal. Even if Barbara, Klee, and the others combine their strength, it's not guaranteed that they can defeat certain Adepti.]
[Xiangling: But even so, there will probably be many people who will yearn for the Power of Destiny even more.]
[Chongyun: That is indeed the case. In the future, I expect more people will be willing to follow Takagi to the universe.]
[Xingqiu: According to the way it's written in the novel, Barbara and the others are like people seeking immortality and the Path, and Barbara and Klee have already obtained their fated encounter.]
[Yae Miko: Yes, Barbara and Klee's strength has been affirmed by the Liyue Immortal. I imagine quite a few Liyue people who have thoughts of seeking the Path will want to obtain a ticket from Takagi. Speaking of which, in Inazuma, there should also be quite a few people who will seek a ticket from Takagi in order to obtain power, hehe.]
[Raiden Ei: Absolutely not!]
[Yae Miko: Even if a certain someone is unwilling, given the current situation, people's desire to obtain tickets will probably be difficult to stop.]
Inazuma. Grand Narukami Shrine.
Yae Miko raised her head to look at the lightning that suddenly streaked across the sky. The corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl up. Immediately, she lowered her head and looked towards the direction of Tenshukaku with interest.
"It seems your mood is quite restless. That's right; after all, the current situation is very special. So, how much longer will you continue to stay holed up in that space?" Yae Miko thought about Raiden Ei, muttering to herself.
"Speaking of which, the universe... I wonder if there are worlds similar to Inazuma in the stars. If there are, I really want to go and see. However, to travel outside of Teyvat safely, I'll definitely need Takagi's protection. To receive his protection and other benefits, I first need to ensure he doesn't dislike me. Furthermore, I need to display characteristics that he might like. It seems I need to carefully observe Takagi to understand his preferences."
[Lyney: It's a pity; Takagi will only provide sufficient preferential treatment to people he likes in the future. A considerable number of people will probably have the desire but not the courage to go to the universe.]
[Yanfei: Liyue doesn't lack seekers who dare to challenge danger in pursuit of the Path. Therefore, what Takagi said earlier probably cannot stop these people from wanting to go.]
[Bennett: Mondstadt also doesn't lack adventurers who dare to face danger head-on. Like me—even though Takagi said those words, I still want to adventure in the universe. It's just, with my luck being so bad, can I really get a ticket for the Astral Express?]
[Grand Sage Azar: Takagi should like people with sufficient knowledge.]
[Charlotte: I want to go to the universe to interview people from different worlds. I just hope I'm the type of person Takagi likes. He shouldn't dislike being interviewed, right? Please, I really hope I'm not the type of person Takagi dislikes.]
"Good thing we were the first passengers on the trip. Otherwise, we wouldn't have been able to get Takagi's protection," Paimon patted her chest.
"Yes, yes; someone like you, Paimon, must be the type of person Takagi dislikes," Lumine walked up to Paimon and said.
Paimon: "No, no way?!"
Lumine: "Why don't you go ask Takagi?"
Paimon: "I... I don't dare."
Klee: "Klee thinks Big Brother likes Paimon, just like Klee likes Paimon."
Paimon: "Klee, you're so nice!"
Jean: "Let's go, everyone; don't keep Takagi and the others waiting."
System, activate the lottery ticket!
Ding! Congratulations to the host for drawing the template "Seele Template". This template comes with the Light Cone "In the Night"!
It seems the Aeon's gaze on me doesn't necessarily mean I'll draw a template for that specific Path. However, I really didn't expect to draw Seele's template. Takagi thought to himself, then turned to glance at Seele.
"What are you looking at? Is there something on my face?" Seele asked, her arms crossed, looking puzzled.
Takagi: "Nothing; I was just thinking about whether to make you wear black stockings with a bet."
Seele: "Hey! Can't you suggest something worthwhile?"
Takagi: "But I think it's very necessary for you to wear black stockings."
Seele: "..."
Seeing Seele staring at him with wide eyes, the smile on Takagi's face deepened. Perhaps it was because he had obtained Seele's template, but Takagi felt she was more pleasing to the eye. He checked the skills provided by the template. Without a doubt, Seele's template allowed Takagi to move at a faster speed.
What he was most satisfied with was the invisibility skill. Seele herself could not remain invisible for long, nor could she cut off sound while hidden. But with Takagi's powerful Imaginary Energy, he could remain invisible indefinitely and silence his movements. Unless someone's perception was sharp or their Imaginary Energy exceeded his, they wouldn't sense him. He could even make others invisible with him.
With this, it would be much more convenient. Even if I snuck into Supreme Guardian Cocolia's house while she was asleep and took all her clothes, she probably wouldn't detect it. Takagi thought.
"Big Brother Takagi, we're back!" At this moment, Klee walked forward and looked at Takagi with a smile.
"Welcome back, Klee. And congratulations on successfully stepping onto a Path," Takagi said.
"Hehe, thank you, Brother Takagi. It's all thanks to your Blessing," Klee said with a smile.
Takagi squatted down, patted Klee's head, and said: "I originally thought that since you had the Light Cone I lent you, it would be difficult for you to step onto a Path. After all, with that protection, it's hard for ordinary people to fight with a sense of crisis. Klee's talent is indeed very strong."
Klee squirmed a bit and said shyly: "When I saw the monster about to attack Acting Grand Master Jean and the Honorary Knight, I completely forgot that I still had a Light Cone on me."
Takagi: "So that's it. No wonder you were able to firmly set your mind on stepping onto a Path."
Klee: "Big Brother, now that I've stepped onto a Path, I'll return the Light Cone to you." Klee handed him the device.
"Is it really alright to return it now? The journey isn't over yet." Takagi looked at Klee, then at Jean.
"I believe that even without the Light Cone, Klee will be fine here in Belobog," Jean said with a smile. By now, she believed in Takagi and was no longer worried. Jean believed Klee could protect herself quite well now.
"Since that's the case, I'll accept it." Takagi raised his hand and took the "Texture of Memories" Light Cone.
"Takagi, can you lend me what you have in your hand so I can take a look?" Serval suddenly said.
Takagi: "What, are you interested?"
Serval nodded, her gaze fixed on the Light Cone. She was staring at the golden light emanating from the surface. Vaguely, Serval felt that this light possessed the same energy as the shield Takagi had used before. Naturally, she didn't want to miss this opportunity to research it, hoping she could find something beneficial for Belobog.
Takagi shook his head and said: "Even if I give you this Light Cone, you won't be able to research anything. Besides the Garden of Recollection, only the IPC can produce these. Although you are Belobog's top researcher, you are still far from being able to replicate this."
Mentioning the IPC, Takagi thought again about Belobog's 700-year debt. He felt that if he told Serval now, her heart would probably collapse.
Serval reached out, holding Takagi's hand: "Let me try. I'll return it to you intact. As a price, how about I lead everyone away from here? I know a route that avoids the Silvermane Guards. I imagine it wouldn't be convenient for you to be discovered by them, right?" Serval was smart; she guessed the group would want to avoid the guards.
"You should still take me via the shortcut. I have a way to avoid their sight. As for this Light Cone, research it if you want, although I don't think you'll find much." Takagi shrugged and handed it over.
Serval quickly grabbed it and hugged it to her chest.
"Alright, stop looking. Take us to the Administrative District. No need to take the long way around," Takagi said.
Serval: "But if we go like this, they will definitely question us."
Takagi: "No need to worry; I can be invisible."
Seele: "You can also be invisible?"
Takagi: "That's right." He demonstrated the ability, disappearing without a trace.
[Yelan: Invisibility? Is this Preservation, Abundance, or the power of another Path?]
[Hu Tao: Barbara and Klee did not display this. Perhaps invisibility is a power of Preservation?]
[Noelle: But doesn't the Path of Preservation only provide a sturdy shield?]
[Ningguang: Perhaps this is indeed a power we don't know about, or just a special ability.]
[Beidou: Takagi has the ability to be invisible, so it will be even more difficult for those who dislike him to meet him.]
[Lynette: As long as Takagi is invisible, they won't be able to find him.]
"He can really turn invisible," Seele exclaimed.
Serval: "But the rest of us can't."
Paimon: "That's right, Takagi! We can't turn invisible!"
Takagi revealed himself and smiled, "Don't worry; I can make everyone invisible with me."
Klee: "Wow! Big Brother is so amazing! If I could also turn invisible, I could hide from Acting Grand Master Jean to go fishing with bombs!"
Paimon: "Klee, Acting Grand Master Jean is right behind you."
Klee: "Oh no!"
Jean: "..."
"Takagi, can you really bring us along to turn invisible?" Seele frowned, looking at him with disbelief.
"Don't believe it? How about we make another bet? If I lose, you won't have to worry about me forcing you to wear black stockings." Takagi smiled.
Seele: "..."
Takagi: "What, scared?"
Seele: "Fine! I'll bet!"
Natasha sighed helplessly and rubbed her forehead.
"As expected of Seele; she's brave." Takagi smiled at her, then turned to Serval: "Lead the way, Serval; otherwise, I'll take back the Light Cone."
Serval hugged the device tighter. "Don't! I'll lead the way right now. Everyone, follow me." She turned and walked in another direction.
A moment later, Serval slowed her pace to walk beside Takagi. "Takagi, you said before that Cocolia was deceived by the Stellaron. Do you have any evidence?"
Takagi looked at Paimon beside him: "Speaking of evidence, I'm actually planning to take my friends invisible and sneak into Cocolia's office or her room. I think if we are lucky, we might witness her being deceived by the Stellaron."
Takagi wanted to see the scene of Cocolia with Bronya, so the Teyvat viewers could see how terrifying the corruption was. Of course, he was prepared to cut the live stream if things became inappropriate.
[Yae Miko: That's a good method. If you can sneak up to the Supreme Guardian, you can learn a lot of secrets.]
[Kamisato Ayaka: Among those secrets, there should be things related to the Stellaron.]
[Venti: It's a good thing Takagi's invisibility can include Paimon, otherwise we could only pray he'd start his own stream.]
[Albert: No! Takagi hasn't shown the power to make others invisible yet, and you already believe it?]
[Venti: I believe it.]
[Zhongli: Takagi should not lie about this. I think we should be able to witness some secrets through his method.]
[Dottore: Deceiving people's hearts... If the Stellaron truly possesses such power, let me see clearly to what extent she has been deceived.]
"Takagi, are you really planning to infiltrate Cocolia's office?" Serval suddenly looked up and asked.
"That's right." Takagi nodded.
Serval: "Are you also planning to bring your friends?"
Takagi: "Yes."
"Then can you take me with you? I hope to confirm with my own eyes whether she has been deceived," Serval said.