Ch 18

The price was indeed not low, but Takumi now had enough capital.

"Buy!"

A moment later, something special rushed into Takumi's mind. He couldn't help but touch his forehead.

Soon, he mastered how to use the "Momentary Space." With a single thought, he could enter it. Takumi was about to enter the space to take a look, but the system's prompt grabbed his attention first.

"Host's expenditure of Mora has reached the threshold, and system functions are fully open."

"From now on, earned Mora will be converted into corresponding points."

"The system's lottery function and item purchases from the store will all be done using points."

"Spending Mora already earned will not affect the points obtained."

So, from now on, buying things and participating in the lottery wouldn't consume Mora anymore?

Takumi had thought about this question before. Although Mora was a medium for alchemy, the system's consumption rate of Mora was extremely fast. Now, in the early stages, it was in the tens of millions, and in the later stages, it reached hundreds of millions of Mora, which was quite astonishing. After all, Mora was essentially the lifeblood of Morax.

Now, it seemed like the system had a process for accumulating energy. After investing approximately twenty million Mora, it had finally been completely activated. In the system, he converted more than thirty million points. Now, he didn't need to worry about making choices. Points were specifically used for purchasing items or participating in the lottery.

There wasn't much he wanted in the store, so Takumi shifted his focus to the lottery system. He had previously drawn the epic-level lottery for one million Mora and obtained the power of the Law of Thunder. Now, he planned to directly do three legendary-level lotteries for ten million each.

"Swish!"

Two golden lights and one purple light streaked across the sky.

"Obtained twelve runes, the first one is the Horse Rune."

"The Horse Rune can remove external forces from the target, restoring them to their most perfect state."

"After the host extracts it, they can choose between the Rune Stone state or the Rune Perfect Fusion state."

Seeing this item, Takumi's eyes revealed a hint of excitement. He hadn't expected to draw this item.

In simple terms, when used on a person, the Horse Rune could eliminate all injuries and illnesses from that person. When used on objects, it could restore broken items to their original state. It was an incredibly powerful auxiliary ability.

The Rune Stone form meant that anyone holding the Horse Rune could use its power, while the Rune Perfect Fusion state would perfectly integrate this power into Takumi himself.

Takumi decisively chose the latter. Something he could personally control was truly valuable.

A white light merged into Takumi's body. He picked up a vase from the windowsill, slightly using his Thunder abilities, and the vase instantly shattered into pieces on the ground. He raised his right hand.

In the palm of his hand, the Horse Rune faintly lit up. He pointed it at the broken vase. The fragments immediately reassembled in place, restoring it to its pristine condition.

"This ability is quite good," Takumi expressed his satisfaction. "If I can draw a Dog Rune next time, I'll be invincible."

Next, the second golden light descended.

"Obtained the Third God Key, 'Cleansing Thunder of the Seven Sins!'"

Wow! Is this the charm of legendary-level lotteries? It's like I'm getting exactly what I want. I already have the power of the Law of Thunder, and this weapon is made from the core of the previous generation Law of Thunder, the God Key. It can be said to be the most suitable weapon.

Takumi immediately extracted it. The entire weapon was intertwined with purple and dark red, taking the form of a greatsword. The moment Takumi held it, the blade trembled, as if it was excited to have found its owner.

Holding this sword, Takumi felt a strong sense of confidence, as if he could cut through anything.

"Don't worry, there will be a time for you to shine in the future," Takumi placed Cleansing Thunder of the Seven Sins into the Momentary Space.

Today's harvest had even exceeded his expectations. There was still one last purple light.

"Obtained the 'Universal Clothing Generator'! Do you want to extract it immediately?"

Huh? Isn't this the same type of item as the 'Universal Beverage Maker' I obtained from the first ten-thousand Mora ordinary draw? They have items like this in the legendary lottery prize pool?

However, the two golden items from before had already satisfied Takumi, so he regarded this as an extra bonus. Takumi casually opened it to take a look and found a category labeled "Costumes." He clicked on it.

Nurse, maid, secretary, high school girl...

Takumi closed his eyes and took a deep breath, imagining how Eula would look in these outfits with her perfect figure. This machine cost him ten million Mora. This is definitely worth it!

....

As Takumi descended from upstairs, the hall was still packed with players. He spotted some familiar faces, like Barbara, Bennett, and fischl. Even they had come, showing how much excitement the mobile game center had stirred.

Eula had already begun working at the front desk. Although the mobile game center was mostly automated, Eula diligently worked her shifts every day. Comparatively, it seemed like Takumi, the boss, was the laziest of them all.

"Boss, what would you like for breakfast?" Eula knew her boss had a habit of eating something in the morning.

"Planning to go to the Hunter's Lodge."

"Well... I discovered this morning that we actually have a kitchen in our shop. How about I cook something for you?"

Eula asked with a hopeful expression.

"Sure, I'd love to taste your cooking."

With permission granted, Eula went directly to the kitchen on the second floor. Takumi took over Eula's place and sat at the bar.

Before long, a pair of fiery red rabbit ears walked in.

"Oh, Mr. Takumi, are you at the front desk today?"

Amber exclaimed in surprise. "Is Eula on vacation today?"

"She's upstairs making breakfast," Takumi smiled.

Amber gave a knowing smile and whispered to Takumi, "Let me tell you a secret, Eula is quite skilled in cooking and can make some delicious dishes!"

"Is that so? Now I'm really looking forward to it."

"You know, Eula is a member of the Lawrence family, so she received education and training from a very young age. It's safe to say that it was almost to the point of being obsessive!"

"Eula once mentioned that even a half-spoonful of flour, a few grains of salt, or a two-second difference in the timing of baking could lead to reprimand and punishment."

"Although Eula has enviable culinary skills, for her, it's just one of the useless results of following the family's old rules."

"So, Eula won't easily reveal her cooking skills to others!"

Amber enthusiastically shared a piece of Eula's history with Takumi. She was one of the few true friends of Eula before.

So Amber knew a lot about her.

Seeing the energetic girl in front of him, Takumi couldn't help but sigh.

Pyro Vision holders are indeed very enthusiastic and lively, aren't they, Diluc?

"How about having breakfast together?" Takumi made a proposal.

"Nah, I've already had breakfast, and... this is a special gesture from Eula to you!"

Amber blinked her eyes and then headed to the game hall.

This girl...

Not long after, Eula came over and informed Takumi that breakfast was ready. The tableware and seats were all set up, and Takumi could dig in directly.

What Eula had prepared was a delicacy known as the "Moon Pie" among the Mondstadt people. Takumi cut a corner of the petite meat pie, and the buttery aroma mixed with rich meat fragrance wafted into his nose. Delicious, truly delicious! Just as Amber had said, the taste of this dish was impeccable. Takumi couldn't help but devour it in two or three bites.

Seeing Takumi enjoying her cooking so much, Eula couldn't help but show a happy smile on her face. As soon as she realized it, she immediately suppressed her inner joy. She couldn't let it show! But the slight curve of her lips gave away her feelings.

After Takumi finished, Eula even brought him a glass of lemon water.

"Ah... this is really good..."

Takumi didn't need to offer more praise; his heartfelt sigh said it all. He planned to wash the dishes and utensils but was immediately snatched away by Eula, who said, "Leave this to me; you should go rest, boss."

Listen! Where else could you find such a virtuous wife?

Unable to resist Eula, Takumi had no choice but to go back downstairs. As soon as he descended, he saw a man leaning on the bar, playing with the coins in his hand.

"Hey, boss, you're finally here!"

"Kaeya, have you been idle lately?" Takumi greeted.

"Haha, I came here for a reason. Jean, the Captain of the Knights, would like to invite you to the Knights of Favonius headquarters for a meeting. What do you think, boss?"

"I have no problem... By the way, I mentioned before about buying the neighboring shop. It would be a good time to handle the corresponding paperwork."

"Hahaha, Mr. Takumi, you're so easygoing! Thanks to that, I'll treat you to lunch today."

...

Knights of Favonius Headquarters,

In the Captain's office, Lisa and Jean had been waiting for a while.

"Well... Mr. takumi, I heard from Lisa about the latest developments in Act Three. Honestly, I haven't been this moved in a long time," Jean sincerely said.

Unfortunately, she had been too busy recently.

Jean had decided from the bottom of her heart that she must experience the game's storyline firsthand. But before that, there were more important matters to attend to.

"Captain Jean, I assume you didn't bring me here just to praise the game, did you?" Takumi asked.

Jean nodded. "The situation with the Foolish People is mostly under control... Their remnants in Mondstadt have also been eradicated. I believe it's time to address the matter of Dvalin."

Lisa also spoke up at this point. "Boss, I'd like to ask you, is it really possible to save Dvalin by purifying the clot on his back, as in the game?"

....

"Lisa, are you sure about this?"

"If this is the only way to save Dvalin, then I believe we must try."

"Don't forget, Dvalin's corruption from the Abyss is mutually exclusive with elemental power. By doing this, you might also be cursed by the corruption."

"Mr. Takumi, no need for more words," Jean's expression was determined. "I know reality is unlikely to be as smooth and perfect as the game, but we have made the corresponding preparations... Thank you for this game, which has made us realize there is a chance to save Dvalin."

"Sigh..." Takumi sighed. Since Captain Jean herself was so determined, Takumi had nothing more to say. However, in this battle, there would be no Traveler, and no help from the Anemo Archon. The best outcome might be just to kill Dvalin.

"Well, there's no other choice. This time, I'll go with you," Takumi said in a resigned tone.

As the words fell, Jean immediately showed a look of surprise. "Really, Takumi? Are you willing to help us save Dvalin!?"

"I can't just watch you all sacrifice yourselves, can I?" Jean was so excited that she clenched her fist. If it weren't for the situation, she would have wanted to give Takumi a big hug.

"I knew it, the Traveler in the game is created in your own image," Lisa also said with relief. This... wasn't easy to respond to.

After confirming the team members, following the game's example, Captain Jean specially named their group the "Dvalin Protection Association." Kaeya remained in Mondstadt, while Takumi, Jean, and Lisa prepared to confront Dvalin in person.

"Do you have the location of Dvalin?" Takumi asked.

"Yes, to the north of Wolvendom. There's a trade route there that was destroyed, and the Freedom Fighters have witnessed traces of the dragon's presence. It seems it has taken that area as a temporary lair," Lisa nodded, agreeing with Takumi's speculation.

In recent days, she had been engaged in various battles in the game, and it made Lisa herself feel like she wanted to stretch her muscles and move around. She even thought about whether she should show some of the "Rose Witch's" abilities to Takumi to strengthen the in-game Lisa.

There was a dedicated fleet waiting outside the city. They set off directly in the direction of Wolvendom through the Cider Lake. An hour later, they arrived in the area.

This speed was still too slow for Takumi at this point. He could easily transform into thunder and arrive in the airspace above Wolvendom within seconds. However, he wasn't alone and had to consider Captain Jean and Lisa.

Fortunately, he considered it as an outing.

The scenery in Teyvat was still quite good. The mountains were clear, the water was clean, and the natural beauty was abundant. Compared to Jean's seriousness, he looked more like he was here for a vacation.

Jean held the corresponding map and began walking deeper into the valley. Lisa and Jean both possessed the Vision and had physical strength far beyond ordinary people, so their pace was quite fast. Before long, they arrived at the coordinates.

"Barring any surprises, Dvalin should be temporarily resting in that cave," Jean pointed in the direction. Not far from the valley, between the crevices, a large cave covered with vines and branches could be seen.

Of course, Dvalin couldn't have entered through this cave; there must be another entrance. Suddenly, there were faint noises from the bushes behind them. Jean immediately became alert and drew her sword. Lisa also grew slightly serious.

When a green figure jumped out of the bushes, both sides appeared somewhat surprised. "Is it you?" "Is it you?" The person in front was none other than the bard Venti.

Jean explained the current situation, and Venti promptly joined the "Dvalin Protection Association." Everyone now had a common goal. Jean began to formulate a strategic plan.

Venti took the opportunity to ask Takumi about the battle with "[Lady]" that day. However, Takumi's answer consisted of just two words - "Eh, heh."

What does "Eh, heh" mean? Venti helplessly hung his head. He never dreamed that he would one day be tormented by these two words.

Suddenly, Lisa raised her head, seeming to sense something. "Silence!" Probably within five seconds after Lisa's warning, a strong gust of wind suddenly swept through the valley, and a dragon with flapping wings took flight from an unknown location. On the dragon's back stood an Abyss Mage.

"Damn it, it's them!" "Dvalin..." A complex expression appeared in Venti's eyes.

At this moment, Takumi suddenly stood up. Jean immediately reminded him to stay hidden and not be discovered. Takumi looked puzzled. "Why should we be afraid of being discovered? We came here for Dvalin, right? Now that it's appeared, it saves us the trouble of searching."

Jean was slightly taken aback. That made sense. But couldn't you at least discuss a strategy?

In the current situation, it didn't seem like the best time to take action. However, in the next moment, Takumi directly showed Jean, the leader, what the real strategy was.

"Buzz!" Red lightning streaked across the sky, directly striking Dvalin's back. Dvalin let out a roar and fell from the sky like a kite with a broken string, crashing into a mountain below, shattering it.

The Abyss Mage who was hovering in mid-air became panicked. "Who are you!?" As it asked this question, its entire body, along with its shield, was directly obliterated by the red lightning and disappeared from this world. Jean, Venti, and Lisa below were left dumbfounded. Is this how you save Dvalin?

.....

Takumi's actions were lightning-fast; it was almost instantaneous. The shattered rocks and dust-laden gusts of wind proved that everything was real. However, right after Takumi killed the Abyss Mage, at the same spot, faint glimmers began to appear.

Three Abyss Mages appeared simultaneously! "Enemies of the Abyss..." Before they could finish speaking, three thunderbolts struck down. Lightning coiled around Takumi's fingertips.

These Abyss Mages were completely out of Takumi's league. The way Takumi felt right now was like a fully equipped pro player entering a world of newbies. No matter the monster, he didn't even need to lift a finger; he just slaughtered them all.

With absolute power, strategies and tactics were all nonsense. All that was needed was to cut down the enemies in front of him. Perhaps it was Takumi's methods that shocked the Abyss Order's members. Originally, there was a purple portal open by his side, but now, it seemed to have halted and gradually faded, eventually disappearing.

The Abyss Order didn't dare to approach again. On the other side, amid the roaring sound mixed with the dragon's rage, it was clear that the previous attack hadn't calmed Dvalin but had, in fact, ignited its anger.

"Oh no, Dvalin is out of control!" "Jean, Lisa, be careful of the surrounding Abyss Mages. I'll go help Takumi!" Venti immediately made a decision and disappeared on the spot. Jean and Lisa exchanged glances and nodded at each other. Since an all-out confrontation had erupted, there was no turning back.

In this moment, Jean was no longer an acting Grand Master but a knight charging ahead.

"Roar!!!" On the shattered mountain peak, Dvalin shook its dragon body and issued a threatening roar toward the figure in the sky. Violent winds surged through the heavens and earth. The clouds rolled up like curtains. Dvalin flapped its wings, resembling a green streak of light as it charged towards Takumi in the sky.

However, at this moment, Dvalin's movements slightly froze. As if guided by destiny, there seemed to be a voice calling out to it, attempting to calm it down.

However, this effect seemed to backfire somewhat. Perhaps it could have worked if there were no emotions involved, but just a moment ago, it was knocked down into the mountain abyss, shattering a peak. For Dvalin, this was undoubtedly a massive offense and provocation.

Its temper was already bad, and now it had the Abyss's corruption and curse on it. In an almost furious state, it swiped its dragon claws towards the human before it.

Facing the charging Dvalin, Takumi remained calm. He could easily dodge this attack with lightning speed, but it was unnecessary. The effect of the Horse Talisman had to be at a stable moment to be most effective.

And stabilizing Dvalin was simple. Sometimes, when a child misbehaves, you give them a good scolding. Perhaps due to the boost in power, Takumi couldn't help but shout in a somewhat juvenile manner, "Gale, submit to me!!"

Venti: "..."

As Dvalin approached closely, Takumi raised his right hand. Countless lightning bolts interwove on his arm, forming a lightning creature in the shape of a qilin.

"Boom!"

A brilliant radiance burst from the sky. Even Jean and Lisa found it hard to look directly at it. When the light dissipated, Dvalin fell directly from the sky into the gorge below.

"Dvalin...!" Venti arrived beside Dvalin, seeing that it was emitting a bluish smoke, mouth slightly open, tongue hanging out.

"Don't worry, it can't die; it's tough as nails," Takumi reassured Venti.

"Ugh... you were really heavy-handed there," Venti said in a tone of exasperation.

"Step aside a bit," Takumi said.

Venti, who was comforting Dvalin, was momentarily stunned but chose to trust Takumi. Takumi stepped forward, and his index finger emitted a white light. Like a jade finger, he touched Dvalin.

Instantly, a strange power affected the entire dragon's body. First, the two spots of toxic blood on its back were purified and restored to their original state in an instant. Then, the lightning scars on Dvalin's body were also healed in the blink of an eye.

Venti's emerald eyes stared intently at everything before him, unable to contain his astonishment. What kind of divine technique was this!? He once again had to revise his perception of Takumi. Not only did he possess immeasurable strength, but he also had extraordinary healing and purification abilities. Such methods might even astonish the Seven, the gods themselves, wouldn't they?

At this moment, a thought crossed Venti's mind. Based on all the evidence, Takumi was probably a higher-level being than the Seven in the "Dust Settled" world, perhaps one of the higher being...

Not far away, Lisa and Jean rushed over, witnessing this mythical scene together.

Soon, the white light dissipated. Dvalin moved its body slightly and then slowly climbed to its feet. Its gaze held a mix of surprise and uncertainty as it looked at the people before it.

"Barbatos..."

However, it only glanced at Venti briefly before focusing its gaze on Takumi.

"Thank you..."

Dvalin understood everything that had happened to it. It lowered its enormous head and expressed gratitude towards Takumi.

"You're welcome. I was just doing someone else's bidding," Takumi replied.

However, in the next moment, Dvalin's words left everyone dumbfounded.

"Compared to Barbatos, you seem more suitable to be Mondstadt's god..."

.....

"Hey! Dvalin, what do you mean by that...?" Venti, feeling indignant, placed his hands on his hips.

"Being a god is one thing; I think I'm better suited as the owner of the game parlor," Takumi chuckled.

However, right after he spoke, his expression suddenly changed, and a small red stain appeared at the corner of his mouth. This sudden change startled everyone.

"Takumi, are you okay?!" Jean, the acting Grand Master, was deeply worried.

Lisa also wore a concerned look. Takumi waved his hand and forced a casual smile.

"I'm fine, just a minor injury."

But his explanation only heightened their concerns. Just moments ago, Takumi had seemed like a divine being, instantly defeating all the enemies and subduing Dvalin. Then, he used an astonishing healing method to purify the curse on Dvalin and heal its injuries.

Everyone had witnessed this series of actions, which seemed almost god-like.