Chapter 80

Hilichurls have been very active recently.

This incident surprised Takumi.

Was the Abyss active?

After pondering for a while, Takumi couldn't help but say:

"Hilichurls."

"Have the Qianyan Army keep a closer watch."

"Our development cannot be hindered by the Hilichurls."

"Also, power stations and other energy sources must be protected."

"Prepare rocket launchers as well."

"By the way, those muskets from Snezhnaya—find a way to obtain some. I want to study them."

Takumi suddenly remembered something.

He spoke to Keqing in a serious tone.

Keqing was momentarily stunned upon hearing this.

"Their muskets?"

"Ningguang should be able to get them."

"Are you planning to study weapons?"

She was surprised.

Why the sudden interest in weapon research?

Takumi nodded.

He didn't hide his intentions.

"The Qianyan Army may be skilled in martial arts."

"But none of them possess a Vision."

"That means muskets would be a suitable weapon for them right now."

Hearing this, Keqing frowned slightly.

She asked with doubt:

"Although those muskets have decent power, their attack speed is too slow."

"I've fought against the Fatui, and before they could even raise their weapons, I had already defeated them."

"And I've heard that manufacturing them is quite difficult."

Hearing this, Takumi rolled his eyes.

"Difficult to make?"

"Have you forgotten my abilities?"

"Also, those weapons are outdated in my view and need improvement."

"Get me a sample first, and I'll study it."

Keqing nodded.

She continued discussing it with Takumi while eating.

"Alright, I'll ask Ningguang to bring one for you."

"You can study it at your own pace."

"Oh, and don't forget about the clothing designs."

She suddenly brought up the subject of clothing while chewing her food.

She was worried Takumi would forget.

So she made sure to remind him.

Takumi nodded and said:

"Designing clothes is simple."

"I'll give you the designs later."

"No problem."

He recalled their earlier business venture.

Designing clothes was easy for him.

Thinking about it, Takumi activated his ability.

He began creating sketches.

Keqing watched him work while eating.

Meanwhile, Yanxiao brought two freshly prepared dishes to the table.

Keqing quickened her eating pace.

By the time she finished her meal, Takumi had completed the clothing designs.

"Here."

"Take a look."

"Find a few good-looking girls as models, and have the clothes made."

"Then take photos with a camera."

"Men's, women's, and children's clothing."

"You can start production on these."

"For children's clothing, let Klee be the model."

"She'll look adorable in them."

Takumi grinned.

Hearing this, Klee's eyes lit up.

"Brother Takumi, do I get new clothes too?"

She was thrilled.

Takumi nodded.

"Of course, Klee."

"You can change into them after your bath later."

"I'll prepare them now."

Takumi conjured several sets of clothes.

Each had four-leaf clover patterns and a doodle design.

There was also a red and white hat with a feather attached.

"Here, Klee."

"Wear this tomorrow."

Seeing the clothes, Klee was overjoyed.

"Yay!!"

"I'm going to take a bath now!"

She carefully took the clothes and ran back to her room to wash up.

She couldn't wait to wear them.

Seeing her excitement, Takumi chuckled.

It was already dark.

Why was she so eager to wear new clothes?

But he didn't say anything.

She was happy, and that was all that mattered.

After Keqing finished eating, Klee emerged from her bath.

Now dressed in her new clothes, Klee looked even more adorable.

Cuteness truly was justice.

When Keqing saw Klee, her eyes sparkled.

"Klee, model for me later."

"I'll pay you."

Upon hearing she would be paid, Klee instantly agreed.

"Okay, Sister Keqing!"

She admired her new outfit happily.

It was so cute!

Especially the doodles on the pockets—she loved them.

And the four-leaf clovers printed on it.

This was exactly her style.

Brother Takumi truly understood her best.

She liked Brother Takumi the most.

Fortunately, it was nighttime, or she would have run to Albedo to show off her new clothes.

After playing for a while, Klee grew sleepy.

She went back to her room, changed into pajamas, and went to bed.

The next morning, Klee woke up early, put on her new clothes, and ran to Albedo.

She wanted to show off.

Seeing her excitement, Albedo sighed helplessly.

But he was happy too.

Takumi really treated Klee like a daughter.

That reassured him.

After showing off for a while, Klee finally felt satisfied.

Then she eagerly followed Takumi around.

Takumi brought Shenhe and Klee to the alchemists' workshops.

As soon as they entered, they heard a commotion inside.

It seemed there was a disagreement over something.

But this was nothing new.

Arguments happened frequently in this place.

It wasn't a big deal.

Since the supervisors weren't interfering, Takumi didn't bother either.

Researchers arguing was normal.

Takumi found the person in charge of the workshop.

Seeing Takumi arrive, the man quickly put down his work.

"Uncle Anfu, how's the research I requested going?"

"Any progress?"

Upon hearing Takumi's question, Su Yu, a middle-aged man known as Anfu, nodded.

"Master Takumi, please come with me."

"We're conducting experiments now."

"If all goes well, mass production should be possible."

He got up and led the way to another room.

Takumi, Klee, and Shenhe followed him inside.

Inside, various small alchemy devices were being tested.