Even though Kaeya was acting confident in the chat, he was actually panicking inside.
First Venti, and now him?
This was basically a death sentence.
He could only hope the video wouldn't be too embarrassing.
The video continued.
On screen, Kaeya stood with his sword drawn, facing someone.
It was Tartaglia, the Eleventh Harbinger of the Fatui.
"Relax. I'm not here to cause trouble," Tartaglia said with a smile.
"Then what do you want?" Kaeya asked.
Mondstadt had strict control over outsiders.
Someone like Tartaglia could only enter in two ways—
Officially, or by sneaking in.
Clearly, this was the latter.
So why go through all this trouble?
"I just want to ask you a question."
"Two million," Kaeya replied immediately.
Tartaglia didn't hesitate.
He threw a bag of Mora to Kaeya.
"Two million as a deposit. If your answer satisfies me, I'll double it."
[Venti]: What?! I only got two million total—why does Kaeya get four?!
Kaeya: @Venti, even two million for you was too much.
[Xingqiu]: At this point, does the amount even matter?
[Hu Tao]: @Venti @Kaeya, I recommend checking out our premium funeral packages…
At the Knights of Favonius—
Jean had just finished her work.
She was watching the chat.
Her body trembled slightly.
Her eyes glowed with anger.
"If they can sell out a friend for money… what about Mondstadt?"
She slowly picked up her sword.
"It's time…"
Somewhere else—
Kaeya and Venti both felt a chill.
Back to the video—
Tartaglia spoke again.
"I want to know—does Cao Zhong have any weaknesses?"
"Who?" Kaeya looked surprised.
"Don't you know he's my sworn brother?"
Kaeya: See?! I told you! I would never do such a thing!
[Xingqiu]: Looks like I misunderstood. Sorry!
[Hu Tao]: What a pity… lost another potential client.
[Venti]: Impossible. If Kaeya is loyal, I'll eat my screen.
Kaeya: @Venti, are you trying to freeload?
[Cao Zhong]: @Kaeya, don't be so sure. What if there's a twist?
Kaeya: No way. If there's a twist, I'll eat my screen.
Back in the video—
Tartaglia looked at Kaeya with disdain.
"You? Care about loyalty?"
Kaeya suddenly became serious.
"You misunderstand."
"He is my closest friend… my sworn brother."
He paused.
"Add more money."
Tartaglia nodded.
"I'll add five million. Total nine million—no, make it ten million Mora."
Kaeya's eyes lit up.
"Deal."
"He's a womanizer. That's his biggest weakness."
[Venti]: I knew it! Eat the screen!
[Xingqiu]: I truly can't understand your moral limits.
[Ayato]: They have no limits.
[Hu Tao]: @Venti @Kaeya, still time to prepare your funerals.
[Jean]: You will pay for your sins!
[Cao Zhong]: Told you not to celebrate too early.
Kaeya: @Cao Zhong, don't act smart—you're not safe either.
[Venti]: @Cao Zhong, just wait. I'll deal with you later!
The video didn't stop.
Cao Zhong felt uneasy.
"Don't tell me…"
And soon—
His figure appeared on screen.
[Xingqiu]: All three brothers are finished.
[Ayato]: Mondstadt really scored big this time.
[Bennett]: You weren't like this before!
[Jean]: Mondstadt has no place for you anymore. Prepare yourselves!