Chapter 207

Alice's eyes shone: "A plan to swallow the world? Two worlds! Please let me participate too!"

This plan aimed to transform the world of Teyvat, initially just a large "world bubble," into a small universe, annexing dimensional worlds beyond the "trees and seas" and constantly upgrading them. Eventually, it would become a unique super-universe in the "Quantum Sea."

Jean held her breath, tensed up, and braced herself, knowing that this was closely related to Mondstadt.

Takumi looked in the direction of the 'Cat Tail Tavern': "Of course, such an important matter cannot be discussed here; there still needs to be a sense of ceremony."

Klee ran over at this moment, hugging his leg and looking up with her big eyes: "Dad, let's go to Whispering Beach to play together. There are lots and lots of fish to fry there."

Takumi patted Klee's head gently: "My dear daughter, not right now. Daddy has something important to discuss with these people. Once we're done, I'll play with you. Can you wait for a while and play by yourself in the meantime?"

Klee lowered her head in disappointment, her innocent eyes filled with sadness: "Dad has important things to do." Then, she tugged on Takumi's trousers with both hands, saying sensibly, "After you're done, will you play with Klee and Mom?"

Takumi smiled and extended his little finger: "Pinky promise, a hundred years."

Klee's eyes lit up with excitement, and she held out her little finger: "Okay, pinky promise, it won't change for a hundred years! Klee and Dad made a promise."

After sealing their promise, she reluctantly looked at her parents and said, "Then Klee will go play with Sister Barbara."

"Bye, Mom, Dad." She turned to Jean, adding, "Goodbye, Acting Grand Master Jean."

Jean waved warmly, smiling: "Goodbye, Klee."

A bag of mora appeared in Takumi's hand: "Let's head to the Cat Tail Tavern. This is the first time I'm treating you all in this world. Even that old boy Zhongli hasn't gotten a treat from me yet."

venti quickly rubbed his hands together humbly, putting on a flattering look: "Oh, Lord Tianli, you truly are too generous to bless a humble wind elf like me."

Looking at the Cat Tail Tavern, venti felt his nose itch slightly. Previously, all his divine power had been used to maintain the 'Millennium Music,' leaving him with no extra energy to filter the air, resulting in allergies to cat fur. Though he wasn't afraid anymore, he still felt the instinctive urge to sneeze.

Everyone walked toward the Cat Tail Tavern.

Takumi wasn't really there to drink but to tease the cats.

**Cat Tail Tavern**

It was the only high-end tavern in Mondstadt, known for its many cats and as a frequent gathering place for players of the popular card game, "Genius Invokation TCG."

As the door curtains of the Cat Tail Tavern opened, a sharp pair of eyes looked up from behind the bar, and Diona's green eyes were filled with distaste: "Hmph! Welcome to the Cat Tail Tavern."

Takumi placed the bag of mora on the bar: "Kitten, give me four of your best cocktails."

His golden eyes gazed at the cat-eared bartender, who looked 14 or 15 years old but was actually an adult. She had pink, shoulder-length hair with a braid on her forehead. The ears of two calico cats pointed straight up, and her tail swayed gently behind her.

Diona, the genius bartender of Mondstadt, had taken up bartending because her father was constantly drunk, blaming alcohol for his problems. Her intention was to ruin Mondstadt's wine industry by making bad-tasting drinks so that people would stop drinking. However, she unexpectedly found herself always mixing the most delicious cocktails, making drunkards seek her out even more.

When Diona heard Takumi, who seemed not much older than herself, call her "kitten," her expression changed as if her tail had been stepped on. Her hair stood on end.

"You rude drunkard! I am not a cat! My ears and tail are symbols of the Kätzlein family! You wouldn't understand!"

Takumi nodded and smiled: "Okay, kitten, I understand. Now, please make four of your most expensive cocktails."

He took out another bag of mora and placed it on the bar.

"I'm not here for the best. I just want the most expensive."

Diona stomped her feet: "I told you, I'm not a kitten!" His smile instantly made her tail puff up even more. "Fine! You want the most expensive, not the best? Just wait."

Huffing angrily, she turned around and began opening different bottles of wine behind the bar, pouring each into a mixing glass before finally using a glass larger than a beer mug. After some particularly sloppy mixing, she presented four colorful, almost poison-like drinks.

Diona raised her chin: "Here you go. The most expensive wine."

She smirked to herself, thinking, 'Let's see them drink this awful concoction. They surely won't dare.' But as soon as she thought it, she saw venti, the famous alcoholic bard, pick up the glass and down it like a ghost possessed.

venti had long wanted to try Diona's concoctions but had always been too broke to afford them. Finally getting his hands on one, he wasn't about to waste any time.

As a seasoned traveler, Alice could tell this was quality wine. She took a sip, then smiled and complimented, "...Good wine."

Jean watched as everyone else drank. Since she was personally invited by Takumi, she decided to join them, even though she rarely drank. She took a small sip and found herself surprised.

"Good wine!" echoed three voices—Takumi, venti, and Jean—all giving Diona a thumbs-up.

Diona, who was waiting to see them spit it out, grew more frustrated. She stomped her feet, folded her arms, and turned away angrily: "Hmph!"

'Darn it! I mixed everything in! Why does it still taste good? I failed again!'

"Drink up and leave! I don't want to see any of you drunkards here again!"

Takumi looked at the angry cat-eared girl and chuckled: "Don't worry, kitten, I'll come to visit you every day."

Diona huffed: "I don't want the business of drunkards like you!"

venti, meanwhile, carefully cradled his half-empty glass. He planned to savor it slowly—drinking it all at once would be too extravagant.

Everyone then moved into the private room of the Cat Tail Tavern.

Takumi sat comfortably on the couch with his legs crossed, while venti sat upright on a stool like a nervous student. Alice sat next to Takumi, showing no fear, while Jean sat down stiffly, following venti's lead.

Takumi didn't waste time, extending his hand as two planetary projections appeared before them.

"These are two planetary worlds, both in an apocalyptic state."

"The first world is devoid of magic—it's a world without mystical power—but the second world has demon-level beings."

As he spoke, he transmitted the information about the two worlds into their minds.

Alice's eyes widened: "This... this is Earth! Two parallel world islands!"