NOVEL WEB Chapter 79: Chapter 79: Leaving
The world of Teyvat isn't as restricted as it is in the game; many things don't have strict limits.
For example, running speed, stamina, and jump height aren't constrained here.
A small increase in jump ability might not seem like much, but for Bai Luo, who specializes in assassination, it's like a godly skill.
Plus, within his Battousai class, he has a skill called "Ryu-Tsui-Sen," which he can combine with the One-Winged Angel effect.
[Ryu-Tsui-Sen]: Bai Luo leaps to a target location, inflicting area damage upon arrival and marking the target for one second. Within four seconds, he can trigger a two-part skill: Ryu-Sho-Sen.
[Ryu-Sho-Sen]: A rising slash that deals area damage; if the target is marked by Ryu-Tsui-Sen, they'll be knocked back.
Ryu-Tsui-Sen already counts as a falling attack, which means its damage can be boosted by the One-Winged Angel effect.
Not only Ryu-Tsui-Sen, but Bai Luo's ultimate move, Quantumization, also teleports him behind the enemy to attack upon landing.
It's unclear if he can benefit from the new wing of wind's damage boost, but it's worth a try.
Feeling pleased, Bai Luo nods; although it's a shame he can't fly with the wind wings, the special effect of these new wings is satisfying enough.
This opened up a new train of thought for him—perhaps he could try similar actions to earn more achievement rewards.
Now, what achievements were there in the game, anyway?
After handling all affairs in Mondstadt, Bai Luo finally prepared to leave, only to encounter an unexpected obstacle.
"What do you mean I can't leave?"
Looking at Anastasia in front of him, Bai Luo felt a bit annoyed.
"Lord Ausbilder, the ship you arrived on has been reassigned, and the missionary vessel has been diverted to transport prisoners. Right now, Mondstadt has no available ship capable of carrying you to Inazuma."
Anastasia was actually hoping for Bai Luo to leave because, with him gone and La Signora not yet here, she would hold the highest authority in Mondstadt as a consul.
But without a ship, there was no way to get him out of here.
Even if she requested one from Mondstadt, there was no guarantee they'd agree.
Little did she know, Mondstadt was so keen to send Bai Luo off that if she really suggested it, they might even build a ship on the spot just to see him gone.
"What now? Swim over?"
As if!
That kind of thing is something only a guy like Childe with his in game skills would pull off.
Bai Luo wasn't about to attempt surfing his way across.
"Liyue has many large ships. Most of our fleet has also gathered in Liyue Harbor, so..."
Anastasia's voice trailed off, dwindling into a whisper as she remembered that Bai Luo's relationship with Childe was, let's say, delicate.
By this point, Bai Luo was already sporting a "Why am I always the one getting stuck with that brat tantrums?" expression.
"Maybe Mondstadt can build me a ship? That's right, tell them to build it. If they refuse, I'll spike Jean's bath with hot sauce or smash Varka's toilet at midnight!"
"Lord Ausbilder, please calm down!"
Seeing Bai Luo slipping into a strange mood, Anastasia paled, terrified.
It was like how Collei dared to stab people in the back—Bai Luo was bold enough to carry out his outrageous ideas.
He certainly knew how to live out the idiom, "the apple doesn't fall far from the tree." But while he enjoyed himself, Anastasia was the one left to pick up the pieces, managing the aftermath with little benefit for herself.
And once the Harbinger left, she'd have to deal with pressure from the young Dandelion Knight—just the thought gave her a headache.
"So it's only Liyue? Can't they come here?"
Bai Luo still wasn't ready to give up.
"Even if they could come, would Childe really let you leave if he received such an order?"
"..."
Bai Luo thought it over carefully and realized she was right—if a ship actually arrived, Childe would probably be the first to jump off it.
It seemed he couldn't avoid facing him this time.
Maybe he should just settle it with a fight?
When he had only one combat class, he wouldn't dare face Childe in a direct clash, understanding that close combat wasn't his strength.
Even with his stealth advantage, Bai Luo probably wouldn't gain much of an upper hand against Childe.
After all, Childe has that notorious "Have You Ever Raised a Whale? It's Well-Behaved and Adorable!"—a massive AOE move that clears the field.
Like in real warfare, where two snipers never just take turns shooting at each other.
The moment a sniper is detected, artillery will blanket the area.
As a master assassin, Bai Luo and his comrades aren't like the ones described in some novels, where they locate enemies by sound, smell, or a sixth sense.
Their go-to tactic? AOE bombardment.
Hit the target, you win; miss, no loss.
With the new Battousai class, Bai Luo now has some frontal combat strength as well.
Though the Battousai class is still more of an assassin bursting with power, it's more suited to face-to-face combat than his pure assassin class, Shadow.
When in doubt, he can unleash the Amakakeru-Ryu-No-Hirameki—a move even the Electro Archon struggled against. And if one slash isn't enough, well… there's always another. After all, he's the kind of man who can pull off two ultimates back-to-back.
With his mind set, he began preparations to head to Liyue.
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"Did you hear? Ausbilder is going to leave Mondstadt and head to Liyue…"
"....Is this confirmed?"
When the people of Mondstadt hear this news, several people sigh with relief.
"Pretty much, Initially, I was planning a small celebration for Ausbilder's departure, but I didn't expect to score an extra surprise," Kaeya remarked, wearing his administrative uniform and gazing over at Diluc behind the counter.
It was a bit surprising; he had thought Diluc wouldn't return until later in the evening.
"Hmph," Diluc muttered, ignoring the remark as he poured a freshly mixed drink into a glass and pushed it over to Kaeya.
"Grape juice? Spare me. I was hoping to give you this as an apology gift while you weren't here, but… here it is." Kaeya produced a peculiar-looking vase and placed it on the counter.
"..."
Seeing the bizarre vase, Diluc realized why Kaeya had planned to deliver it while he was away—he'd probably have thrown it out on sight.
Today, though, he was in a better mood, so… he'd reluctantly accept it.
As he casually lifted the vase, he noticed something unusual about its weight. It seemed like something was inside.
A quick peek revealed a Pyro Vision lying at the vase's bottom.
Meanwhile, Kaeya lifted the drink Diluc had mixed for him. But as he sniffed it, a realization dawned on him.
It was wine.
"Mondstadt without the Ausbilder… feels so relaxed."
"Hmm."
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