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[Genshin Impact] Chapter 398: Informing Others (2-in-1 Chapter)
🕑 Added 2025-01-09 16:27:39 +0000 UTC“Anything at all…” Nolan fell into deep thought.
If there was something he particularly wanted, it would probably be rare treasures. Placing rare treasures in the "Wonderland" could expand the size of the space within it.
Asking for a "Gnosis" would be overstepping boundaries, especially since the Fatui were already eyeing it. That plan would have to wait for another time.
As the High Priestess of the Grand Narukami Shrine and a close confidant of the Raiden Shogun, Yae Miko surely had no shortage of valuable items.
With a sly grin, he said, “Since Miss Miko is being so generous, I won’t hold back. How about this: Lumine and I are short on decent weapons. Why not give us two five-star swords?”
“Oh my, asking for two five-star weapons right off the bat. Little one, you really dare to ask, don’t you?”
Yae Miko gave him a helpless smile and began explaining the creation of five-star golden weapons to the group.
Five-star golden items—whether weapons, artifacts, or other treasures—were incredibly rare. Weapons in particular were uncommon. Even she only possessed one such weapon herself.
These weapons couldn’t simply be forged by skilled artisans, even with high-grade materials.
For example, her own five-star catalyst, the divine bell she used during her Kagura dances, was crafted from the branches of the Sacred Sakura tree.
In addition, it was blessed by her divine power and became widely known among the people of Inazuma, giving it a certain legendary status.
Over decades or even centuries, it gained historical significance and eventually ascended to the level of a five-star catalyst.
Legendary status and historical significance were key factors in the creation of five-star items. Satisfying either condition could create such items, but fulfilling both was even better.
However, these requirements inherently made such items exceedingly rare.
“So, does that mean many of the five-star weapons in the world didn’t start as five-star weapons? Instead, they became legendary through their owners’ unforgettable deeds or centuries of history?”
Paimon exclaimed in amazement after hearing Yae Miko’s explanation.
“Exactly. If little Paimon someday becomes a figure celebrated for hundreds or thousands of years, even the bowl you use for eating now could turn into a golden item,” Yae Miko teased with a playful curl of her sakura-colored lips.
“So legends, though intangible, can grant incredible power to objects after being steeped in history?” Lumine murmured thoughtfully.
“Then no matter how skilled a craftsman is, it’s impossible to forge a weapon that’s born as a five-star golden weapon, right? That’s a bit disappointing,” Nolan remarked, reflecting on what he remembered from the game.
He recalled that all the five-star items in the game had their own legendary backstories.
One that came to mind was Wolf’s Gravestone, a striking greatsword. Originally just a heavy iron blade gifted to the Wolf Knight by Mondstadt, it gained mythical power through his bond with the wolves.
What kind of bond could elevate a simple piece of iron into a mythical weapon? It was truly incredible.
It seemed that the friendship between the Wolf Knight and the Wolf of the North was undoubtedly legendary, aligning perfectly with one of Yae Miko’s key points about the creation of five-star golden items.
“Hehe, it’s not entirely impossible to directly forge a 5 stars weapon. If you gather some 5 stars materials and bring them to Ei, she can do it.
“As a deity, she possesses the forging techniques of the divine realm. As long as you can persuade her, you could have as many golden weapons as you want,” Yae Miko said with a light laugh.
While 5 stars weapons were powerful, they were not stronger than a deity. A deity’s power imbued into an ordinary sword could elevate it to 5 stars.
Of course, ordinary materials couldn’t bear the weight of a deity’s power. Only 5 stars materials could suffice.
This limitation meant that even deities couldn’t mass-produce golden weapons. They needed the right materials and excellent forging techniques to fully realize the potential of 5 stars materials.
“Well, let’s save that for another time. Besides, we don’t have any 5 stars materials for weapon forging,” Nolan said, abandoning the idea of requesting five-star golden weapons.
After some thought, he continued, “If golden weapons are off the table, how about a five-star artifact or another golden treasure? Ahem, I have a hobby of collecting such things. Miss Miko, just one will do.”
“If that’s the case, I can’t refuse. All right, I’ll part with one of my cherished golden artifacts. Ah, it pains me so much~”
Yae Miko feigned an exaggerated look of heartache on her pale, elegant face.
“…”
Nolan, Lumine, and Paimon were left speechless, unsure how to respond.
Seeing their reactions, Yae Miko dropped the act. She reached into the storage space of her Vision and pulled out the artifact, handing it to Nolan.
This was a white ceremonial fox mask adorned with red patterns and a faint smile.
Nolan felt a sense of familiarity as he accepted the mask. He recalled that this might be one of the artifacts from the Inazuma artifact domain in the game.
However, the real world was not a game. These artifacts, each with its own origin, wouldn’t conveniently gather in a single domain for them to farm.
So, it made sense that this mask was in Yae Miko’s possession. Moreover, it wasn’t certain that this was the artifact called “Mask of Memories” from the game.
After all, this type of mask was quite common and could even be bought in shops. It wouldn’t be surprising if there were multiple golden artifacts with the same appearance.
“This is a ceremonial fox mask I wore as a child. After a few hundred years, it became an artifact. Well, I’ll give it to you as compensation. Make sure to cherish it, little one~,” Yae Miko said with a mischievous glint in her light-purple eyes.
Her long pink hair swayed slightly in the gentle breeze, and the hem of her shrine maiden outfit lightly brushed her pale calves.
“Of course, I’ll treasure it,” Nolan replied with a smile.
While a fully upgraded five-star artifact could significantly enhance one’s abilities, Nolan already had a four-star set that sufficed. This mask would indeed be just a collector’s item, intended to aid the growth of the “Wonderland.”
As he spoke, he opened a spatial rift and placed the ceremonial fox mask into the “Wonderland.”
Almost immediately, Nolan sensed a change in the Wonderland’s space. After the fox mask was placed, the space silently expanded by one square meter—from the original 133 square meters to 134 square meters.
A single five-star artifact could expand the space by one square meter? Nolan thought to himself. That seemed pretty decent.
At that moment, he sensed another change within the Wonderland. Soon, the character interface displayed a notification:
[Rare Treasure “Mask of Memories” Successfully Stored In The Golden Vault. Acquired Space Trait: Prayer. You Can Enter Ā One-Hour “Focused” State Once A Day By Praying in the Golden Vault.]
Oh? So five-star golden items could grant space traits? Interesting. One hour of focus per day was quite practical for someone studying or researching.
The only drawback was the limited daily usage.
“Hehe, since everything’s settled perfectly, let’s go eat a feast! Speaking of which, it’s already noon!” Paimon said excitedly.
“Oh my, little Paimon is always so enthusiastic about food. Very well, I’ll have the shrine maidens prepare something right away,” Yae Miko said, gently covering her lips with her fair hand as she chuckled softly.
At noon, Nolan and the others stayed at the Grand Narukami Shrine for lunch. Afterward, his “Spiritual Energy” was fully replenished, and as agreed, he let Yae Miko use it.
Perhaps due to a bit of bad luck, the attribute she rolled was called “Master of Dance.”
Its effect significantly enhanced her aptitude for dancing. She could learn any dance after watching it once and could effortlessly create her own unique dance techniques by combining what she learned.
Moreover, her dances carried a distinctive artistic ambiance, leaving viewers deeply moved by their beauty.
The problem, however, was that this attribute was heavily life-oriented and not particularly useful for Yae Miko. What she wanted was something more akin to Lumine’s combat-enhancing abilities.
“This might just be a case of bad luck. Why not try again tomorrow? We’ll keep going until we get something useful,” Nolan suggested, also finding the attribute unsuitable for Yae Miko.
After all, dancing was trivial for someone as strong as her. Even starting from scratch, it wouldn’t take her long to become a master of dance.
As the High Priestess of the shrine, she might already need to perform dances during festivals anyway.
After all these years, she might already be a master of dance and no longer needs this attribute.
“Hmm, little one, aren’t you worried that tomorrow you might still not get a good attribute and end up wasting your ‘Spiritual Energy’?” Yae Miko asked, brushing aside a strand of her pink hair.
“It’s fine. Tomorrow, prepare a pretty lollipop as a gift, and I’ll take you to meet a little girl with incredible luck. Borrowing her luck should solve the issue,” Nolan replied, thinking of Klee. It seemed he’d have to rely on her.
“Luck, huh? I see.” Yae Miko smiled slightly at his words. “Ah, little one, you’re so kind to me. If it’s just about temporarily increasing someone’s luck, there’s no need to trouble others. As the High Priestess, I know a thing or two about related rituals.”
Her fondness for Nolan increased slightly.
[Yae Miko Has Developed Good Feelings Toward You. Obtained 220 Affection Points. Current Affection Level: Lv.5 (320/500).]
“A ritual to enhance luck? That kind of thing actually exists?” Paimon, floating beside Lumine, exclaimed with surprise.
“Of course. When the Grand Narukami Shrine holds festivals to pray for the people of Inazuma, we naturally have methods to temporarily enhance their luck,” Yae Miko explained with a smile.
“Eh, isn’t that just for show? Could it really have any effect?” Paimon asked, her starry eyes filled with doubt.
“If it were the other shrine maidens, then yes, it would just be for show. But I am Yae Miko. If my blessing dance had no effect, it would be a disgrace to me as the High Priestess,” Yae Miko said, casually clarifying.
“That does make sense,” Nolan nodded. Given how long Yae Miko had lived, it wasn’t surprising she knew rituals to enhance luck.
It seemed that in the future, when rolling for attributes for himself, he could first borrow Klee’s luck and then have Miko use her ritual to further enhance it. That way, he’d have a much better chance of drawing powerful attributes!
Nolan’s lips curled up imperceptibly.
After informing the Grand Narukami Shrine about the success in persuading the Shogun to abolish the “Vision Hunt Decree,” Nolan still needed to share the news with Ayaka at the Kamisato Estate and Kokomi on Watatsumi Island.
It was time for them to act as necessary and guide the turbulent Inazuma back onto the path of peace as soon as possible.
The first stop was the Kamisato Estate. When Nolan and the group teleported there, they only found Kamisato Ayaka. Her brother, Kamisato Ayato, was absent—apparently summoned to Tenshukaku by the Shogun.
Raiden Shogun was convening a meeting with the Three Commissions.
It was said that Kujou Takayuki’s son, Kujou Kamaji, who was next in line to head the Kujou Clan, was also summoned.
Kujou Takayuki, having been exposed for colluding with the Fatui, had already been arrested and imprisoned. Once Kujou Kamaji completed the succession ceremony, he would officially become the new head of the Kujou Clan.
Nolan remembered this guy—he seemed to be Hiragi Chisato’s love interest. In the original story, despite facing Raiden Shogun, he barely mustered the courage to draw his sword. His bravery wasn’t bad, and he would undoubtedly make a much better clan head than Kujou Takayuki.
While thinking about this, Nolan informed Ayaka of Raiden Shogun’s agreement to abolish the Vision Hunt Decree. He also speculated that the Shogun’s meeting with the Three Commissions was likely about this matter.
Meanwhile, Paimon, unwilling to be left out, exaggerated the story’s details, elaborating on the “great sacrifices” Nolan had made to achieve this.
As expected, Kamisato Ayaka was moved, her face showing gratitude as she developed further favor toward Nolan.
[Kamisato Ayaka Has Developed Good Feelings Toward You. Obtained 360 Affection Points. Current Affection Level: Lv.5 (160/500).]
Looking at the affection notification on his character interface, Nolan felt it was worth it. This trip wasn’t in vain, and Paimon had done an excellent job—those feasts he treated her to before hadn’t been wasted.
Hopefully, when they reached Watatsumi Island, he could make just as good an impression on Kokomi and Beidou.
Leaving the Kamisato Estate, Nolan and his group used the teleport waypoint to reach Watatsumi Island’s Sangonomiya Shrine.
After all, they had promised Kokomi and her allies to find out how to abolish the Vision Hunt Decree. Now that there was progress, it was only right to inform her immediately.
The shrine maidens of Sangonomiya were already familiar with Nolan and his companions. When they learned the group was here to see Kokomi, they promptly went to notify her. Not long after, Sangonomiya Kokomi appeared behind the shrine maiden.
She gazed at the group with delight in her eyes.
“Welcome back, travelers! Have you brought good news?”
(End of Chapter)
