Mu Yang found a quiet place. He began thinking about the feasibility of dual-line, or even multi-line narrative.
In principle, it was possible. He just needed to create a mission mode. Players could exit at any time, and after exiting they could continue with their own team for daily activities or other things. They would not interfere with each other.
This was not difficult for the system. It could be done as long as he spent some Popularity Points.
The important thing was whether the plot could be connected smoothly. Twisting two stories into one line.
Mu Yang began recalling Fontaine's storyline. Fontaine's plot was narrated across three versions.
First was Lyney's magic performance, which brought the matter of "the Primordial Sea's energy can dissolve the people of Fontaine" out into the open. Then evidence was gathered and Marcel was put on trial. After that, following Neuvillette's plan, they entered the prison to investigate. They encountered the water pressure going off the charts. Immediately after, something happened in Poisson Town. Everyone prepared to perform "the drama of judging the Hydro Archon" at the Opera Epiclese. In the end, Focalors' plan succeeded and the people of Fontaine were saved.
That was roughly the situation.
According to the original plan, Mu Yang wanted to get familiar with the place here, then get invited to Lyney's magic show and ride along with the plot a bit.
But if he wanted dual-line narrative, he couldn't play it that way.
Mu Yang thought carefully. Version 4.1's plot was actually very empty when you described it. It was just investigating the mystery of Childe's disappearance inside the prison. There were at least two or three hours of deliberately mystifying plot mixed in there. Replacing that section with Caterpillar's plot would not feel out of place at all. It would even be more exciting.
And then…
Just like in Sumeru. Mu Yang spent two and a half hours and finalized his grand Fontaine plan. He hoped he wouldn't "fall asleep" again this time.
In the following few days, he attempted to visit various secret realms. He made sure that some locations could still be triggered even without Lumine.
And just like that, Fontaine's multi-line narrative plan was decided by him.
"Now, I just need to wait for Klee to go on her big desert adventure."
Originally, Mu Yang did not want to participate in the 3.8 event. He wanted to use this time to make a trip to Natlan.
However, if he suddenly used dual-line narrative in the main story without testing it first, it would very likely cause players to feel uncomfortable.
So, he needed to make use of the 3.8 big adventure event.
Klee would have her normal big adventure. Mu Yang would also be brought into it.
Perfect. A summer big adventure — wasn't this exactly the swimsuit fanservice chapter? As long as he pulled in enough characters wearing swimsuits and gave out a few sets of outfits, he believed no one would refuse.
Mahafish, oh Mahafish, just giving out Pirate Kaeya — how could that be enough? Let me help you out.
What about Swimsuit Shy Nilou, Bikini Ganyu, Shenhe, Raiden Shogun. Then give Sumeru's F4 some beach volleyball style. In the evening arrange a barbecue party and music festival or something.
Wouldn't the popularity come rolling in then? During summer vacation, watching your favorite characters having a family-friendly water playtime at the beach — how wonderful that would be.
Sigh, they really don't know how to make money.
After playing in Fontaine for several days, Mu Yang finally set off.
"System, help me mark the location of that desert bottle." System: "Received."
Afterward, Mu Yang leisurely boarded a patrol rail ship and headed for Port Ormos. From Port Ormos he advanced toward the desert.
At the same time.
Lumine, who was exploring the Scorching King's secret realm, suddenly received a commission from Acting Grand Master Jean. She was told to return to Mondstadt if she had time.
Lumine swept the treasure chests inside clean, then returned to Mondstadt City. Lumine was still wondering what the matter could be.
The players in the livestream rooms were already getting excited. Because the official stream had announced that this summer event had the largest number of participating characters in history. There were also various rewards and "rewards." Those were the kind that couldn't be shown on stream.
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Guinaifen pouted, "I've never seen the official company draw pies like this." "Could this so-called Summer Big Adventure even give me Swimsuit Mu Yang?"
[Don't know what Mahafish is going crazy about, but the summer event version should be about playing with Klee, right?] [Seems like it. Also Klee can't be streamed, right? Official is going nuts.] [There won't really be a swimsuit fanservice segment, right?] [Anyway I don't believe it. After all it's 12+.]
Guinaifen didn't really believe it either. She was just about to continue talking big.
Mu Yang's paid comment arrived right after.
'Thank you Mu Yang for sending a Paid Message': I also prepared some swimsuit benefits for the family. Characters from all four nations are included. 321, link in chat. Type your favorite character (10,000 yuan)
Guinaifen changed her words the moment they reached her lips. "My favorite character has to be Mu Yang, no question!"
[Is this the reaction speed of a big streamer?] [He's really quick on the uptake, bro.] [Swimsuit confirmed, damn. Mu Yang stayed quiet for a few versions and came back with all big moves.] [This is like he went up the mountain and had an epiphany.]
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"Acting Grand Master Jean, we're here."
Lumine and Paimon walked into the Knights of Favonius Headquarters and familiarly entered Jean's office.
Jean nodded with a smile. "Hello, you two. I've been waiting for you."
Standing beside her were Cavalry Captain Kaeya and Spark Knight Klee.
Lumine thought for a moment. It seemed that whenever the weather in Mondstadt got hot, Klee would go on a big adventure. Looks like this year was the same.
The little cutie enthusiastically greeted little Paimon and Honorary Knight sister. They teased each other for a bit.
Jean then explained the content of the commission.
It was a few days ago when Klee was in the confinement room reading The Legend of Dudu series.
[Got locked up again, huh?] [Classic, never gets old.]
A letter flew in from the window.
Klee vividly added, "It flew in flapping its wings like a little bird, and it could even talk." "It said some… um, some things I didn't understand…"
Good guy Big Brother Kaeya helped supplement: "Things you didn't understand — I guess it mentioned something like the confinement room."
Jean crossed her arms. "Uh… Kaeya…"
Kaeya waved his hand. "Appropriate educational guidance is very meaningful."
Klee knew she couldn't hide it anymore. She blinked her big Kazelan eyes. "Wuu, okay. The letter started with: [Klee, why are you in the confinement room again…] Sorry~"
[Wuuu Klee daughter is too cute.] [Big Brother Kaeya is such a good guy hahaha.] [He's really good at taking care of kids.] [Done, I'm hallucinating a family of three.] [Six.]
"It also said: [Recently Mommy has been busy and can't take you out to play, but Mommy has a friend who would really welcome you. She invites you to be a guest at her house.]"
Lumine nodded. Sure enough, it was that lady's handiwork again.
"Acting Grand Master Jean asked us to come. Does that mean you want us to accompany Klee?" "Logically there shouldn't be any danger, but the place is quite far away, so I wanted to ask for your help."
Lumine accepted the commission. "Little Klee, where are we going?" "The letter says Mommy's friend's house is in Sumeru."