"In this situation, it's best not to get too close. The two from the Knights of Favonius can just sit here."
Lu Ze silently stood in front of the two groups, as allowing them closer in this situation would only bring back unpleasant memories for Xilin.
"Is that so? Eula, then we'll just sit over here."
Eula didn't say anything, but stared intently at Lu Ze, her mind flashing back to the time she patrolled the snowy mountains and the massive explosion that occurred. She had just happened to witness Lu Ze unleash that move.
The colossal spear had pierced through those strange creatures.
"Miss Amber, your meal is ready. Would you like to eat it here, or take it to go?"
The situation was a bit awkward, so Amber decisively chose to take it to go. Although she still had many questions, there would be opportunities to ask them later. It was best to quickly pull her good companion and leave.
"I'll remember this grudge. To be stronger than me, how vexing!"
As soon as Eula finished speaking, she was pulled away.
"What did she just say? She's remembering a grudge? What a strange person. Should I just kill her?"
A thought crossed Venti's mind. How dare she hold a grudge? Haven't you experienced the beatings of an A-rank Valkyrie yet!
After about half an hour, Xilin's emotions had calmed down, and she had returned to her lively self. The group headed back to the shop, buying plenty of food and toys along the way, though Lu Ze paid for everything, and "Cabbage Head" did the shopping.
"I ask you, Cabbage Head, why are you buying so much stuff? You can't even use some of it. You're so strange."
Despite his complaints, he had made a promise, and he would fulfill it with a smile.
"You don't need to worry about that. I, Ai-chan, am a lovable and charming AI, admired by everyone, so can't I dress myself up a bit?"
"Yeah, yeah, yeah..."
The first volume of the Thirteen Empyrean's book had been completed. Next was finding a printing press. He could ask Albedo for this, but that guy was elusive and hard to find.
As for Xilin's figurines, they could be entirely produced by the system, but the price was that he'd have to give the system thirty percent of the profits from their sales. However, it wasn't too much of a loss.
Thus, one wall was already filled with Xilin's figurines, all in cartoon versions, a stark contrast to the queenly demeanor seen in the videos.
But how could Lu Ze sell such things? What if some disgusting individuals... so cartoon versions were better. At least they could circumvent such issues.
The Honkai Impact 3rd experience store wasn't far from Mondstadt City, so they arrived shortly. After setting up the Imaginary Anchor on the second floor, they would need to find Albedo.
It was still early, around seven in the evening. As for where to go... Albedo usually stayed at his base in Dragonspine. There was a high probability of finding him there.
"Venti, you guys stay at the shop. I'm going out to find someone to copy some books. We should be able to open tomorrow. And Xilin, you'll need to be mentally prepared. I'll be sitting nearby to cheer you on."
Both of them nodded. Xilin felt immense pressure. The thought of facing many strangers tomorrow made her a little scared. Sigh... Although she was almost used to it, she couldn't help but feel afraid.
Stepping out of the shop, Lu Ze immediately took flight, heading rapidly towards Dragonspine. In no time, he reached the foot of the mountain.
It had been a while since he was here. Why was it so pitted and uneven? The air still lingered with the power of Anemo. It was clearly Venti's doing. Had that guy not given up yet? But he had actually surpassed Raiden Ei. Well done, well done.
Guided by memory, he quickly found Albedo's laboratory halfway up the mountain. He saw a handsome young man with blue-green eyes intently staring at a laptop.
His chestnut-brown hair fluttered in the gentle breeze. A bonfire burned slowly in the laboratory.
"Who is it? It's so late, yet you found your way here."
Albedo looked up and saw a stranger. However, this person possessed a power far more dangerous than his own. If that power erupted, the entire Mondstadt, no, the entire Mondstadt region, would return to an ice age.
"Who are you? Coming to find me so late, it can't be for something trivial, can it?"
Albedo stood up, staring intently at the person before him, his sword having been drawn at some point.
"You've guessed wrong. Coming to find you so late is indeed a trivial matter. Could you do me a favor, honored Albedo? I have a book here that needs to be copied for sale. Well, I hope to print a hundred thousand copies. This is a major business deal. Are you interested?"
Upon hearing that it was merely the trivial matter of copying books, Albedo frowned. However, he still remained wary and sheathed his sword.
"May I see the book you wish to have copied? Let me assess its value."
Lu Ze quickly took out the first volume of the book and handed it to the alchemist.
"The Thirteen Empyreans... Isn't that the book mentioned in the recent promotional video? Could you be the manager of the Honkai Impact 3rd experience store?"
Albedo quickly recalled the PV he had watched recently. He was very interested in the power system within it. Honkai energy... it sounded incredibly powerful. If not for his current research projects, he might have already visited the Honkai Impact 3rd experience store to learn more.
"Indeed, that's me. I am Lu Ze, the manager of the Honkai Impact 3rd experience store. All the PVs you've seen were my work."
Side Story: Cooking
"Kiana, I urge you not to step into the kitchen, or else... or else I'll die right in front of you!"
Lu Ze was panicking slightly. Kiana had suddenly decided to cook lunch today, claiming she wanted to make him a loving meal. No! He hadn't forgotten the taboo of the Kaslana family not entering the kitchen.
"Please move aside. After Mei's guidance, I have perfectly mastered the kitchen. You must believe me, Lu Ze. Just let me try."
The sound of him swallowing his saliva was loud. Lu Ze braced himself against the doorway. If Kiana really entered, the kitchen would likely be ruined. Although her destructive power wasn't as great as Raiden Ei next door, Lu Ze simply didn't want to take the risk.
"Lu Ze! After Raiden Mei's guidance, I can perfectly handle the first dish. Just let me cook one dish for you!"
Raiden Ei suddenly appeared from somewhere... Oh no, it's over. Double the nightmare. There won't be a good meal today, that's for sure. Why are you all saying you were guided by Mei?
Where was Mei? Raiden Mei was sitting in the bathtub, completely covered in black. She no longer wanted to endure this suffering. Being able to cook was also a form of torment.