The effects of the video incident were still spreading.
The Fatui joining the chat group had also caught the attention of officials from various nations.
[Jean]: @Tartaglia, what are the Fatui planning this time?
At the Knights of Favonius headquarters, Jean looked at the chat seriously.
From her understanding, the Fatui never acted without profit.
If they were involved, there had to be a hidden motive.
[Tartaglia]: @Jean, Acting Grand Master, you seem to misunderstand us. The Fatui are dedicated to building a fair and harmonious society. Spreading positivity is what we do.
[Keqing]: Wow. Do rumors not cost anything to make now?
Ayato: Wherever the Fatui go, even dogs get slapped twice.
Cao Zhong: @Tartaglia, honestly, don't bother explaining. Everyone knows the Fatui aren't exactly innocent.
[Kaeya]: True. Out of ten bad things, eleven are done by you.
[Tartaglia]: Wait—how did it increase to eleven?
[Venti]: One is still in preparation!
[Tartaglia]: That's slander! We care about the people and love peace!
Cao Zhong: @Tartaglia, who would believe that?
A notification appeared.
"Tartaglia sent Cao Zhong a red envelope."
[Tartaglia]: @Cao Zhong, just a small token.
Cao Zhong accepted it.
Cao Zhong: Ahem… I may have misunderstood Tartaglia earlier. He's actually a good person.
In Liyue, at the Northland Bank—
Tartaglia sat with an ice pack on his face.
"Just as I thought… he's easy to deal with."
"But what kind of nickname is that…"
He winced in pain.
Back in the chat—
[Hu Tao]: Oh no, Liyue's cultural tradition has been exposed!
[Zhongli]: Director, you mean "changing one's stance," correct?
[Kaeya]: @Cao Zhong, sharing is caring.
[Venti]: @Cao Zhong, don't forget us when you're rich!
Cao Zhong: Keep dreaming.
Meanwhile, at the Jade Chamber—
Ningguang watched the chat carefully.
The appearance of the Fatui made her cautious.
They never acted without purpose.
At least, most of the troublemakers in the group weren't from Liyue…
Well, except Hu Tao.
[Ningguang]: I've always respected Acting Grand Master Jean's abilities. But now…
[Ningguang]: Managing these three… is truly impressive.
[Jean]: (crying emoji)
Ayato: I agree. It's hard to comment on their behavior.
Cao Zhong: @Ayato, watch your words. We are Mondstadt's top trio.
[Kaeya]: I support that.
[Venti]: Same here.
Cao Zhong: I'm the "handsome" one!
[Kaeya]: I'm the "trio"!
[Venti]: I'm the… (message censored)
[Lumine]: You really understand teamwork.
[Hu Tao]: What a friendship! I love it!
[Xiangling]: @Hu Tao, you really understand friendship.
[Zhongli]: @Venti, that was quite something.
Just then—
A notification appeared.
"New video is playing…"
The chat instantly became lively again.
[Hu Tao]: It's here! My happiness is back!
[Kaeya]: Hurry up!
[Venti]: I wonder who the main character will be this time.
Ayato: I bet it's Cao Zhong again.
Cao Zhong: Long time no see, and your betting is still weak?
Ayato: I didn't say that!
Ayaka: @Ayato, I was wondering why expenses increased lately… have you been spending money again?
Ayato: @Ayaka, you know me—I wouldn't do that.
[Zhishu]: @Ayato, then please pay your bill.