"No way, bro, you actually gave it!" Stelle looked at the extra one million Mora in her backpack and expressed her shock.
[Shocked, there's actually a physical demonstration.]
[My White Bro never says empty words. He really gave the promised reward.]
[Actually, comparing to the closed beta plot, you'll find that Jun Bai handled all the troublesome matters alone, and in the end he's the one giving us the reward.]
[Jun Bai, he really… I'm crying to death.]
"This matter means we took advantage. We can't let Jun Bai suffer a loss." As Stelle spoke, she controlled her character to leave Angel's Share and ran all the way to the blacksmith shop.
She talked to the NPC, bought a 2-star polearm, then ran back to Angel's Share and sat down opposite Jun Bai again.
"Here, old pal. I know your spear is gone. This is the new spear I'm giving you." Stelle clicked on the 2-star polearm she had bought outright. "No need for you to reimburse me. Just get an early five-star in your gacha pool later."
[6, good job deserves a reward.]
[Stelle's abacus is really loud.]
[Stelle, talk to Jun Bai again. There's an easter egg.]
The last comment caught Stelle's attention, so she decisively initiated another dialogue with Jun Bai.
In the scene, Jun Bai timely showed a hesitant expression and asked, "Speaking of which, there's something I don't know if I should ask?"
Click "As long as I know, I will answer."
Jun Bai cleared his throat and asked:
"What are your names?"
"Pfft——" Stelle, who was drinking water, sprayed it out.
[Hell joke, everyone. My husband actually doesn't know my name.]
[It seems true. Whenever titles are mentioned, Jun Bai isn't around. Also, he's my husband.]
[Old Mi is really detailed. In Jun Bai's dialogue boxes before, when referring to the protagonist, the subtitles always used "Traveler."]
[I thought it was a subtitle team mistake. I didn't expect the real reason was that Jun Bai doesn't know the protagonist's name.]
[Suddenly I feel Jun Bai is a bit cute. What to do?]
"Uh, Jun Bai, you still don't know our names yet?" Paimon asked with wide eyes.
Of course I know, but isn't it because I never heard you mention them in front of me? Jun Bai thought to himself.
Saying a name he had never heard would be illogical. So along the way, Jun Bai could only use titles to refer to Lumine.
"..." Paimon looked a little at a loss, but still began to introduce herself. "I'm Paimon."
"I'm Lumine," Lumine smiled and greeted.
"Paimon, Lumine." Jun Bai nodded. "I've remembered. Lumine, Paimon, tomorrow you still have to return the Holy Lyre der Himmel with Venti, so remember to rest well. I wish you sweet dreams."
[He's caring about me. He likes me.]
[Just for the one million Mora White Bro gave, tonight will definitely be a good dream.]
"Alright, bros, this should be the last main story segment. After finishing this part, I'll end the stream."
As Stelle spoke, she brought up the clock and fast-forwarded the time to the next morning.
As soon as she exited the clock function, the screen immediately began loading a progress bar.
After the progress bar finished loading, an animation appeared in the game showing Venti, Paimon, Diluc, Lumine, and Jun Bai walking into the Mondstadt Cathedral together.
Venti handed the intact Holy Lyre der Himmel back to Barbara. The Knights of Favonius expressed thanks to everyone for their contribution in resolving the dragon crisis.
To show gratitude, Jean took out the Favonius Sword and Favonius Lance as gifts and presented them to Lumine and Jun Bai.
Lumine, who only had the Dull Blade, and Jun Bai, whose weapon had already turned into scraps, gladly accepted the gifts.
Venti received a huge sum of money so large that this Lord Anemo Archon showed no intention of refusing at all.
[Venti: I wanted to refuse, but she gave way too much.]
[Stelle, your 2-star polearm my Jun Bai already doesn't want it anymore. Keep it for yourself to play with.]
"Damn, the 'flatter the characters in the plot' operation failed just like that," Stelle said with feigned regret.
At this moment, Diluc proposed wanting to speak privately with Jean.
"Hm?" Stelle stopped the auto-play. The cursor moved back and forth between Diluc and Jean. "I feel like there's something off between you two."
[This camera angle isn't it hinting at something?]
[Could it be that Diluc x Jean is canon?]
While the water friends were discussing, Stelle, who didn't want to overthink, decided to ignore the relationship between Diluc and Jean and directly continued the plot.
Suddenly, the newly rich Venti happily took the money pouch and immediately wanted to go spend it drinking fine wine for three days and two nights without stopping.
Paimon, Lumine, and Jun Bai followed slowly behind Venti.
Jun Bai's gaze toward Venti carried a trace of disdain.
[Quick, look at White Bro's expression when looking at Venti, haha.]
[Venti really doesn't have any Archon vibe at all.]
[In the closed beta at this part, I remember Venti and the protagonist would suffer a loss. I wonder how this new plot will go.]
At this moment, the camera switched to Venti running out of the cathedral entrance. The smile on his face was so happy.
However...
A chill enveloped the space around Venti. Ice flowers climbed up from the ground and spread toward Venti.
Several ice spears descended from the sky, attacking Venti.
Venti's expression changed. His braid lit up with cyan light as he turned into a wisp of clear wind and dodged all the attacks.
The ice flowers missed, but the ice spears changed trajectory mid-air and continued to stab toward the now-visible Venti.
Venti took out his lyre, raised his hand and swept across the strings. The violent Anemo energy instantly tore the ice spears in mid-air to pieces.
The ice spears shattered, turning into fine ice crystals that fell.
In the sky woven from ice crystals, an incomparably beautiful figure walked out with elegant steps.
The screen displayed the introduction:
Fatui Harbinger, Rank 7 — The Lady
"Bros, prepare to defect," Stelle waved her hand grandly. "Tell me where the Fatui recruitment entrance is."
[Slander! This is slander! The Fatui are just a bit more aggressive in diplomacy! The Fatui who have always been thinking of helping Mondstadt resolve the dragon crisis are not enemies!]
[That's right! The moment I saw this Lady, I knew she's beautiful and kind-hearted! Didn't you see how rich and generous she looks?]
[Exactly! Look at this Lady's skirt so long and white… no! I mean the clothes are so big and round…]
Sometimes, to make players especially male players like a character, you only need one simple method.
Marketing her appearance.
The Lady undoubtedly showcased the practicality of this method very well. Look at how active the male players are now.
The camera moved from bottom to top, starting from the jade feet in slender high heels, satisfying the demands of all the LSPs.
The long, straight, slender legs stepped forward with elegant and arrogant strides. The high-slit skirt swayed, occasionally revealing snow-like skin.
Above the slender waist that could be held in one hand were proud and generous breasts. The tube-top style long dress cinched them, and the deep cleavage was displayed without any concealment.
The frame paused at the crucial chest area, then expanded outward. The Lady's coldly beautiful face appeared.
Her red lips were alluring, her skin fairer than snow, and her phoenix eyes were full of anger. Her platinum wavy hair swayed in the wind, and the mask worn on her head symbolized her identity as a Fatui Harbinger.
Venti looked at the newcomer, a hint of evasion appearing in his eyes:
"Rosaline…"