1 Chat group system, am I the group leader?

In the vast realm of Teyvat, there lies a nation known as the Land of Thunder, Inazuma. ⛩️ Within the grand halls of the Tenryou Commission, a solitary figure sits in serene contemplation. 🧘‍♂️

With her flowing purple hair and a face that marries beauty and authority, this is the deity of Inazuma—Electro Archon, Raiden. 👸⚡

To be precise, this is the automaton Shogun, the divine puppet ruler. At this moment, within a certain undisclosed realm of the automaton Shogun, known as the "Dreamer's Realm," Ayumu gazes around in bewilderment. 🤖🌌

Crimson skies, patterned grounds, and peculiar wooden structures all leave him perplexed. It's a puzzle he can't solve. Until his eyes meet another gaze not too far away—filled with curiosity—and he almost loses his composure! 😲🧩

Raiden, the Electro Archon, the God of Thunder, known as the "Shadow," stands here! This is the interior of the "Dreamer's Realm," the space within the blade of the Narukami. ⚔️🌟 This is a sanctuary built by the Shadow herself, a place for seclusion. How did he end up here?

"Who are you?" 🗣️

A ghostly voice echoes in Ayumu's ears. He shivers instantly. Then he sees the Shadow rise from her seated position and approach him with a quizzical look. 👤😨

"An intruder from the Dark Sea Beyond?" 🌊

"No, too weak. Where did you even come from?" 🌏

"Never mind, it doesn't matter. As long as they're variables from eternity, erasing them all is..." 💢

The Thundering Pulse Spear materializes in the Shadow's hand, leaving Ayumu stunned. ⚡🔱

"Wait, Electro Archon, I'm not a variable, really!" 🙏❌

"I'm here, don't you wonder why, my lord? If you strike me down and thousands, even millions more like me appear, how long will you keep slaughtering?" 😢🤖

Ayumu is almost in tears. What kind of a start is this? Why is it a hellish difficulty level right from the beginning, and the kind that's like the eighteenth circle of hell? 😭🔥

After all the grinding and effort he put into reaching level 59 in his previous life, is this how fate treats him? 😩🎮

"You're the kind that I could eliminate by the thousands." 💀

The Shadow's eyes calmly meet Ayumu's, but the spear in her hand remains still. 👁️👤

"True, even tens of thousands like you can be easily eradicated." 💥

While her eyes remain composed, her words hold a sense of depth. 🤔🗣️

"Fine, you're right. No one has ever entered the Dreamer's Realm without my consent, not to mention outsiders like you." 🙅‍♂️🔒

"So, how did you get in?" ❓🧐

Deep within her serene gaze, there's a hint of skepticism. Ayumu's heart races, and he almost leaps for joy. 🏃‍♂️😄

"Yes!" Ayumu, feel enjoy in his mind 😆

The first crisis is temporarily averted. The next steps should be simpler! With the curiosity of the Shadow, and himself being a traveler from another world, he could easily fool her, right? 🌍🕊️

"I'm a traveler from a different world... Ah, Shadow, hold on a second, don't attack! Let me explain..." 🛡️⚔️

Seeing her prepare to strike once again, Ayumu hurries, "I know about what's happening here, and I know why you're enforcing the Vision Hunt Decree. But it's a mistake!" ❗🚫

"You promised eternity to your people, but it's not genuine eternity. Do you really think you can conceal these actions from that island above us?" 💬🏝️

Ayumu's words pause the Shadow's movements. How could this stranger who suddenly appeared know so much? 🤨🔮

Rejecting the Vision Hunt Decree so abruptly sends a chill down the Shadow's spine. ❄️😱

However, that island... A sudden seriousness fills her gaze. While Ayumu desperately tries to survive, he keeps on talking. 🏞️🤯

"The Vision Hunt Decree is a plot by the ignorant masses!" 🔍🕵️‍♂️

"They're using you, harming you!" 💔🤖

"Although I'm weak, I have the potential to grow stronger. I know many things, and our goals align!" 💪🤝

"That's breaking all rules of heaven!" 🌌❌

As he reached his conclusion, Ayumu's momentum had surged. He resembled the leader of a pyramid scheme, presenting new theories to the beautiful woman before him who looked perplexed. 🗣️📊

[Ding! Chat Group System Activated!] 💬🔔

[Congratulations to the host for becoming the first chat group owner in Teyvat! 🎉🥇]

[Text communication function activated, emoji function activated, red envelope function activated! 📩🙌💰]

[Live streaming function activated, for host use only. 🎥🔒]

Just then, a voice echoed in Ayumu's mind. 🗣️

Before he could even start feeling delighted, the voice vanished. 😞

Darn, a chat group? 🙄

Isn't there something to enhance my own abilities? 🤔

Facing one of the biggest bosses in the Genshin Impact world, can't there be a hint of favor? 😅

However, the Shadow across from him suddenly spoke, "What is a chat group?" 🤨

Huh? 😯

Ayumu was taken aback, "How do you know about... chat groups?" 😳

The Shadow pointed to her own forehead, "A voice just said that someone named Ayumu is the owner of a chat group. I was pulled into it." 🤔👤

What the heck? 🤯

After a moment of bewilderment, Ayumu quickly communicated through his thoughts and opened his own system panel in his mind. 📱💭

A square and neat chat group interface, similar to some messaging app he used before his reincarnation. 💬📦

At this moment, above the interface, Ayumu saw that dozens of people had already joined the chat group. 👥👥

Meanwhile, there were already new messages within the group. 📩📩

And they just kept coming. ⏳⏳

[Paimon: What's a chat group?] 🍙🤨

[Lumine: Is anyone here? Does anyone know where my brother went? 🤔🤔] 🌟❓

[Keqing: Lumine's Sister, for missing persons, you need to report to the Ministry of Civil Affairs. They're highly efficient. Just find Gan Yu. Gan Yu] ⚖️🏛️

[Ganyu: I'm taking a nap. I'll talk after I wake up.] 😴💤

[Jean: Lumine, if you're near Mondstadt, you can come to the Knights of Favonius headquarters first.] 🦢🏰

The chat group interface wasn't visible only to Ayumu. 📱❌

The same chat group interface appeared in the Shadow's mind, with messages scrolling rapidly. 📱🌀

Her expression gradually turned serious, losing the calm she had at the beginning. 😮😟

Although she didn't recognize most of the people who sent the messages just now, she could see the list of names. 👥🧐

In the adjacent member list, the Shadow noticed a few "familiar faces." 😯🔍

Yae Miko, Kujou Sara. 👩‍❤️‍👩🏹

They were actually here. Although no one had spoken yet, her woman's intuition told her that this was likely true. 🤔👀

After a while, the Shadow looked at Ayumu, "Did you say you're the owner of this chat group?" 🧐🗯️

Ayumu was still dumbfounded. No, to be precise, he was reading messages. 🤯📖

The people in this chat group were chatting fervently, each message resembling someone arriving from the countryside to the city. It was quite interesting to watch. 🏙️🤗

Suddenly hearing the voice, Ayumu realized what had happened. And he was startled all over again. 😲🔄

Darn it, he forgot. There's still a woman here, holding a spear, how could he forget about that? 😅🔪

If he had attacked himself while he was busy in the chat group just now, the chat group might have exploded by now. 💥📱

"Yeah, it seems like it." 👍🤔

Ayumu nodded and blinked, "Now, you should believe that I'm a potential asset, right?" 😉💡

"What's a potential asset?" 🤨

A hint of confusion flashed in the Shadow's eyes once again. 🧐

Seeing this, Ayumu mentally slapped himself twice. 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

"Speak properly. Don't blabber nonsense, say something comprehensible" 😅🗣️

Seeing Ayumu's reaction, the Shadow didn't wonder why, but looked back at the chat group interface in her mind. 🧠💭

Gradually, her expression grew solemn. 😶

It seemed like everyone had been brought into this. 😮🌐

When she saw mention of the Knights of Favonius just now, it seemed to be an influence from the nation of Anemo, from Barbatos. And there was the Ministry of Civil Affairs, which Sara had mentioned before during her reports. ⚖️🏛️

It was a place that frequently traded with Khaenri'ah, likely the headquarters of Liyue Harbor. 🚢🏙️

Looking at it this way, the person who could become the owner of this chat group was truly formidable. 💪🌟

In the Shadow's understanding, even the island above her head couldn't possess such terrifying abilities. 🏝️😱

Ayumu looked at the ever-changing expression on the Shadow's face. 😯🤔

His heart also began to pound. 💓🔊

Is this woman possibly still thinking about ending him? 😬🔪

Gosh, what should he do? 🤷‍♂️

Talking might not work, running was impossible, and he had no combat strength. Should he @ Hu Tao now? 🏃‍♂️🤖

"Find a place to stay, I'm going to meditate." 🧘‍♀️🌙

Suddenly, the Shadow uttered these words. 🗣️

Then, she returned to her original position and resumed her meditation. In reality, it wasn't as it seemed. 😶🧘‍♀️

The Shadow's consciousness immersed itself in her mind, her eyes reflecting puzzlement as she looked at the chat interface. 🧠🤨

Seeing this novel thing for the first time, she, who had been bored for nearly five hundred years, felt her curiosity stirred. 📱🤗

On the other side, Ayumu was dumbfounded for a few seconds. 😲🙇‍♂️

Seeing the Shadow return to her distant spot to meditate again, he let out a sigh of relief. 😅😌

"Phew... thankfully..." 😌🙏

"My life's spared..." 😅🤞

"System, what functions does this chat group have?" 🤖❓

Having ensured his own safety, Ayumu began to study the chat group's functionalities. 📚🧐

One's own golden finger. 🤑✌️

"Currently, the host can utilize two abilities." 📜💪

"First, within the chat group, the host can issue tasks. Two tasks can be issued daily. Once members complete them, both the host and the members will receive rewards." 📋🏆

"Second, members can seek assistance from the host. This can be done once daily. After providing direct help or clues, the host will receive rewards and items." 🆘🎁

After the system explained, Ayumu immediately understood. 🤓🧠

Issuing tasks and solving problems, it's somewhat like a certain forum. 💬🛠️

As for the identity of the group members, Ayumu already knew.

Only those who possess the Vision or have combat capabilities related to the Vision can join. Ordinary people can't join.

Thinking about it, the whole continent of Teyvat has so many people; the group would explode, right? 💥🌍

Ayumu inwardly muttered and his consciousness immersed in his mind.

[Ayumu: Hello everyone, I'm the group owner Ayumu.] 👋👨‍💼

[Yoimiya: Wow, the mighty group owner appears! This little badge is so cute, I want it. 😍😍]

[Kamisato Ayaka: Yoimiya, have you finished making the fireworks ordered by the Shrine?]

[Yoimiya: [angry emoji] They were ready, but yesterday, that rascal Itto took some and set them off. You'll get them tomorrow.]

[Kamisato Ayaka: You must be careful with your words.]

[Itto: Hahaha, Yoimiya's fireworks are too fun, I couldn't resist. 😈]

[Xingqiu: My friend, please mind your language.]

[Itto: Who are you?]

[Chongyun: Are you trying to mess with us, brother?]

[Itto: Who are you again?]

[Xingqiu: Zhongyun, this seems to be a fool. Don't waste your time with him. Come over and have an ice pop with me.]

[Chongyun: Okay, I'm playing with Qiqi. I'll come over later. [OK]]

[Itto: [angry emoji] Who are you two talking about? If you're brave enough, meet me at the Jianzhang Forest, I'll take on both of you.]

[Hu Tao: Zhongyun, where's Qiqi? Tell me her location, I'll bring people over immediately.]

[Qiqi: When I become stronger, I'll put Hu Tao in the fridge to keep her fresh.]

[Chongyun: …]

Watching the messages fill the screen, Ayumu felt his head spin.

After some thought, he opened the group owner interface and adjusted the settings.

Each person can only speak once within five seconds. Moreover, if the previous message was from the same person, this time will automatically extend to 30 seconds.

This will remain in effect until someone else speaks.

With this setting, the group indeed became much quieter. 🤐🔇

The previously dizzying messages scrolling by were now clear to read.

Ayumu composed his message and sent it out.

[Ayumu: Everyone, calm down for a moment, let me introduce the group's functions.]

[Ayumu: Every day, the group owner will issue tasks within the group. Those who complete the tasks will receive rewards and contribution points. Those with high contribution points can become administrators.]

[Itto: Damn, this is awesome. I want to be an administrator.]

[Kaeya: Itto, shut up, let the group owner speak.]

[Member Itto has been muted for 180 seconds.]

[Ayumu: That was the first benefit. The second one is that if anyone needs help, you can ask me for assistance. Each person can ask for help once a day.]

[Ayumu: Alright, I'm done speaking.]

[Mute removed for Itto.]

[Itto: Group owner is amazing. I wonder if administrators can mute people too?]

[Ayumu: Yes, so go for it. [Encouragement]] 👍🔊

...

After explaining things, Ayumu's awareness returned.

In the vast realm of the Inner World, the silence was almost palpable.

Not far away, the Shadow was meditating with closed eyes.

Ayumu scratched his head, looked around at the emptiness, and sighed.

Helplessly, he approached the only living being he could communicate with.

"Shadow, can you let me out?" 😔🔒

He pitifully asked, scratching his growling stomach.

If anyone found out that the esteemed group owner was trapped in the Inner World, and might even starve to death...

It would probably cause quite a laugh. 😅😂

He was already embarrassed enough.

"I can't leave either."

On the other side, a pair of faint purple eyes opened. The look in the Shadow's eyes was also filled with helplessness.

Huh?

Ayumu blinked, "Isn't this your Inner World? Can't you just think your way out?"

However, the Shadow shook her head.

"The puppet has a problem. It's currently stuck in a self-protective mode, and I can't leave either."

"Well, darn it, does that mean I'll have to stay here for the rest of my life?"

Ayumu was a bit dumbfounded.

He had just avoided getting killed by this woman, and now he might starve to death here?

"The puppet will repair itself automatically."

"Probably within a year, it should be fixed."

Ayumu hadn't even had a chance to feel relieved before he was floored again.

How long?

A year?

Darn it, she might be able to go without food, but I can't!

Let alone a year, I get famished within a day, I'd die of hunger within a week!

"Is there any way to speed up the repair?"

Ayumu's face was filled with the desire to survive as he looked pitifully at the Shadow. This was just too unfortunate. How did he end up in this place after transmigrating?

"There is a way. You need some materials to accelerate the repair."

"How much faster could it be?"

"With sufficient materials, it could be done in two days."

"But the puppet is sealed off. I can't contact the outside world, so this method is useless."

The Shadow said with a trace of helplessness. But Ayumu's eyes brightened. Two days?

This seemed acceptable; didn't I just gain the ability to issue group tasks?

It wouldn't be possible for group members to be teleported directly to me, right?

"It's alright, leave this to me."

"Oh right, do you have anything you want to eat?"

"No."

"Oh, then I'll think of something myself."

With a slight pout, Ayumu immersed his consciousness again and looked at the chat group interface.

[Venti: The best bard in the mortal realm is playing his jean strings at Mondstadt Plaza. Everyone should come and enjoy the performance!]

[Barbara: So embarrassing, how can someone be so serious about something like this?]

[Itto: The strongest man in Inazuma, ready to wrestle with Kujou Crow in a while. Welcome everyone to watch. 💪💪]

[Gorou: Don't embarrass yourself. Come to Sangonomiya, I'll make you the vanguard and help you retrieve your Vision.]

[Tartaglia: You call yourself the strongest man even after having your Vision stolen? Stolen by whom?]

[Kujou Sara: Me.]

[Gorou: By a woman.]

[Tartaglia: Pathetically weak.]

[Lady: Look down on women? Tartaglia.]

[Tartaglia: My account was hacked just now. It was my brother Tohk who wrote that. Apologies, Lady Itto.]

[Kujou Sara: Hmph.]

As messages appeared, everyone was quickly getting familiar with each other. Ayumu was quite pleased.

With so many people, forming teams for missions in the future would definitely be more efficient.

He edited his requirements a bit and then sent them out.

[Ayumu: Quiet down, I'm about to release the first task of the day.]

[Ayumu: The task is set as a group to-do item. This task is about gathering materials. We need 5 Chaos Cores, 20 Heavy Horns, 10 Burning Flower Stamen, 10 Frost Crystal Nectar, and 100 Magic Crystals.]

[Ayumu: Additionally, we need 10 kinds of fish, 5 pieces of meat, 1 bottle of salt, 1 bottle of sugar, 1 bag of flour, 10 crabs, 50 raspberries, a bottle of dandelion wine, and two cups of apple brew.]

[Ayumu: That's about it for now. Those who accept the task, go and get it done. [Go for it]]

[Itto: Is the group owner stocking up here?]

[Itto has been muted for 300 seconds.]

[Kaeya: Good mute. Diluc, haven't you completed the task yet?]

[Diluc: None of your business.]

[Diluc completed the group to-do.]

Within the Inner World, Ayumu saw a small red dot on the system interface.

"So fast?"

Mumbling to himself, he touched the small red dot with his consciousness.

The next moment, a large bottle of dandelion wine and two cups of apple brew appeared in front of him. 🍷🍺