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**Chapter 2: A New Purpose for the Q&A Chat Group**
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As one of the most hardworking individuals in Teyvat, Keqing was among the first to recover from the initial shock brought by the Q&A system. Almost immediately, she started seeing its potential.
**"Interlocution? No, no, that's just on the surface,"** she thought. **"This chat group has the ability to connect people's consciousness. If we use this for work, it could save an incredible amount of time and drastically improve efficiency!"**
Excited by the possibilities, Keqing couldn't hold back and eagerly posted in the chat group.
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**[Kaeya: "Hey, hey... Isn't this the perfect opportunity to take a break from work? Why is Miss Keqing still thinking about work? Are the people of Liyue really that diligent?"]**
**[Keqing: "Mr. Kaeya, isn't working hard the right thing to do? It's the only way to create a better future for ourselves!"]**
**[Xingqiu: "Miss Keqing's efforts are well-known even here in Liyue."]**
**[Zhongli: "Keqing is certainly dedicated to her work, without a doubt."]**
Kaeya was bewildered. How could someone be so diligent, even now? Shouldn't it be human nature to relax a little?
As a member of the Knights of Favonius, Kaeya was all too familiar with "taking it easy"—especially with Jean around to handle the serious duties. He practically lived for those leisurely moments and often embraced his role as the embodiment of laziness. Overworking wasn't really in his vocabulary.
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**[Jean: "Miss Keqing's point is valid. This chat group may be mysterious and strange, but it could indeed be used to streamline work."]**
**[Jean: "In fact, that settles it! From now on, the members of the Knights of Favonius will clock in using this chat group!"]**
**[Jean: "Kaeya, it's time to work! Please stop chatting and get back to your duties!"]**
**[Kaeya: "Captain Jean, nooo!"]**
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In the headquarters of the Knights of Favonius, Jean and Lisa were discussing the mysterious Q&A system. When Jean saw Keqing's comments, her eyes lit up. She had always been concerned about whether the Knights were working diligently—especially Kaeya.
With this Q&A system, she could now use it to make sure everyone checked in properly. It was perfect!
As Jean made up her mind, the five-minute waiting period came to an end, and the Q&A system, which had been silent for a while, finally spoke again.
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**[Ding! The five-minute waiting period is over. The Q&A is about to begin!]**
**[This round will be a "fastest response" question format. Whoever answers first will get the chance to answer! If the answer is incorrect, there will be an opportunity to correct it.]**
**[Please pay close attention to the upcoming video and find the correct answer based on it!]**
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As the familiar but strange voice echoed in their minds, everyone across the Teyvat Continent focused their attention, eager to see what would be shown.
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**[Arataki Itto: "Hahaha! Kujou Tengu, just you wait! I'm going to be the first one to get the answer!"]**
**[Timaeus: "This is so exciting! I wonder if it'll show some advanced alchemy techniques!"]**
**[Xingqiu: "If the scene is good enough, it could make for an amazing novel!"]**
**[Xiangling: "Oh, oh! I hope we get to see some cool cooking techniques for new dishes!"]**
**[Yae Miko: "I paid close attention just now—this Q&A system will draw scenes from the past, present, and even the future of our world..."]**
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**[Yae Miko: "Oh my, I can't wait to see a certain friend of mine on the screen! This is going to be amusing~"]**
**[Ganyu: "A friend of Lady Yae? Could it be..."]**
**[Venti: "Hey? Looks like we're in for a good show!"]**
**[Raiden Shogun: "?!! (elemental awareness!)"]**
**Inazuma, Grand Narukami Shrine**
Yae Miko couldn't help but smile slyly at Raiden Ei, who finally couldn't resist responding to the chat.
**"Ei, I don't deny your pursuit of eternity, but right now, you're running away from yourself,"** Yae Miko mused. **"I hope this video will bring some change to you."**
Yae Miko's playful demeanor was well known, and the prospect of what could happen next amused her even more. She was ready for the entertainment to begin.
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The Q&A video officially began.
**[Video Screen]**
The clear water sparkled under the sunlight, and the green grass swayed gently by the riverbank. A blonde girl stood on a rock, holding a fishing rod that suddenly began to shake violently.
The girl grasped the rod tightly, pulling with all her strength. A creature with swirly eyes was pulled out of the water.
The video ended abruptly there.
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**[The video has ended. Teyvat's Q&A officially begins!]**
**[Question: What was the unknown creature that Traveler Ying pulled from the water?]**
**[A: The Sustainer of Heavenly Principles]**
**[B: Paimon]**
**[C: A new toy]**
**[D: Emergency food]**
**[You have one minute to think before answering begins!]**
**[If no one answers in time, the system will randomly select a participant to answer!]**
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The sudden end to the video left everyone stunned. The people of Teyvat were in disbelief, staring blankly at the blue screen in their minds.
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**[Thoma: "Wait, what? That's it? What kind of options are these?! Who would dare to pick one of these?!"]**
**[Mona: "I don't get it at all. Even my astrology shows nothing!"]**
**[Bennett: "Oh no, if no one answers, it'll probably end up being me! I don't know the answer at all!"]**
**[Xingqiu: "No need to be so pessimistic, Bennett. There are so many people here. You might not get chosen."]**
**[Timaeus: "Bennett's luck is pretty infamous here in Mondstadt, though. If it's random, it might actually be him."]**
**[Chongyun: "Bennett, this bad luck of yours... it seems almost like a curse. Have you considered an exorcism?"]**
**[Hu Tao: "Ooh, so your luck is that bad, Bennett? In that case, why not prepare for an early visit to Wangsheng Funeral Parlor? We're offering a special—half off the second tombstone!"]**
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In Liyue's Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, Hu Tao's eyes sparkled with excitement. Although the funeral parlor was well-established, business had reached a bit of a lull recently. This Q&A chat group was just the opportunity she needed to promote her services beyond Liyue.
**"This Bennett sounds like a promising customer,"** she mused, immediately promoting her services in the chat.
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**[Jean: "If I'm not mistaken, the place in the video is near Starsnatch Cliff in Mondstadt."]**
**[Thoma: "Really? I grew up in Mondstadt and I've never seen such a strange creature!"]**
**[Venti: "Same here. Such a peculiar little thing."]**
**[Kaeya: "The Sustainer of Heavenly Principles, Paimon, a new toy, emergency food... None of these sound good."]**
**[Xiangling: "Emergency food? Could this creature be used as an ingredient, like slime?"]**
**[Yoimiya: "Wait, what? Can slimes be used as ingredients? I know Liyue has a rich food culture, but this is too much!"]**
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Yoimiya was shocked. She knew what slimes were—basic monsters found all over Teyvat. But using them as ingredients? The very thought made her shudder.
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**[Yanfei: "No, Yoimiya, don't listen to Xiangling's nonsense. Our recipes aren't that strange."]**
**[Xingqiu: "Yanfei is right. We in Liyue don't eat slimes! Only Xiangling would think of something that crazy!"]**
**[Chongyun: "Exactly. Liyue has plenty of delicious food. We're not that weird!"]**
**[Xiangling: "Hey, come to Liyue and see for yourself! Our food is amazing!"]**
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Many people from Liyue quickly chimed in, worried that others might get the wrong idea about their cuisine due to Xiangling's experiments. Liyue was known for its famous dishes like golden shrimp balls and almond tofu, but slime was Xiangling's own eccentricity.
After a brief sidetrack, the conversation returned to the Q&A itself.
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**[Arataki Itto: "So, does anyone know the answer? I'm itching to answer already!"]**
**[Diluc: "Unfortunately, the video didn't give us much to work with."]**
**[Albedo: "Indeed. I watched carefully, but I could only determine that the creature was not a product of alchemy."]**
**[Kaeya: "Wait, isn't the Traveler here in the chat group? Why not ask them?"]**
**[Ying: "Actually, there's someone else better suited to answer this."]**
**[Ningguang: "Someone more suitable than the Traveler? Are you referring to the creature itself?"]**
**[Beidou: "Oh, this is getting interesting!"]**
**[Kamisato Ayato: "It looks like the answer is about to be revealed."]**
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Everyone quickly realized who Ying was referring to. The only other entity present in the video was the creature itself—the one fished out by Ying.
Finally, the rush to answer began.
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**[Ding! Congratulations to Paimon for securing the answer! Please proceed.]**
There had been no competition, so Paimon managed to answer effortlessly.
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**[Paimon: "I choose option B: Paimon! It was me who was fished out by Traveler Ying!"]**
**[Paimon: "Listen up, everyone! I'm Paimon, not a toy, not a mascot, and certainly not emergency food!"]**
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In Mondstadt, Paimon crossed her arms proudly. She had always hated how people referred to her as "emergency food," and this was her chance to clear things up.
But the familiar mechanical voice interrupted her victory celebration.
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**[Congratulations to Paimon. Answer... incorrect.]**
**[Paimon: "What?!"]**
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