Chapter 137
Venti was out of money.
He took the car without paying a single Mora.
He even had the audacity to ask Takumi for money to go shopping.
Venti was quite experienced in freeloading.
He was an expert at it.
But Takumi couldn't be bothered to argue with him.
He had the Gnosis now, so Venti could leave.
The car was his reward.
After receiving the car, Venti and Zhongli left together.
Takumi didn't follow them. Instead, after tidying up, he continued working on his research.
He planned to develop a radio or something similar.
Later that night, Keqing returned home.
Upon seeing Takumi, she couldn't help but ask.
"Takumi, was the person the Emperor brought today Barbatos?"
Keqing was curious.
That person, with the Wind Elemental Vision—was he Barbatos?
Otherwise, why would he be with the Emperor?
Judging from his clothing, he was from Mondstadt.
Besides, Keqing knew most of the Vision holders in Mondstadt.
But she had never seen this person before.
It was as if he had appeared out of nowhere.
And he knew Zhongli?
So, Keqing started to suspect.
Was that man Barbatos?
Hearing her question, Takumi nodded.
"Yes, that was Barbatos."
There was no need to hide it.
Upon hearing this, Keqing was amazed.
So that was the Wind Archon?
She had never expected Barbatos to look like that.
"The Wind God."
"If only he could work on construction sites."
"He could create a massive wind field, toss bricks into it, and have them land directly on top of buildings."
"That way, we wouldn't even need an elevator."
Keqing sighed at the thought.
Hearing her words, Takumi burst into laughter.
"Yeah."
"Or better yet, he could generate electricity."
"He could create a giant wind field and spin the wind turbines like crazy."
"Just imagine how efficient that would be."
"He could even cool down the entire city."
"That would be useful."
Hearing Takumi's words, Keqing's eyes suddenly lit up.
"That's a great idea."
"Didn't you say the three gods together couldn't scrape together a single Mora?"
"Why don't we test that theory?"
"Let's invite the Wind God to work."
"But even if he is an Archon, he must work overtime at night."
"Everyone else is working overtime—gods shouldn't be an exception."
"There can be no special privileges."
As she spoke, Keqing seriously considered the idea.
Takumi nearly choked.
He had been joking.
Was she actually serious?
Was this really happening?
Takumi rolled his eyes.
She was seriously thinking about making the Wind Archon work?
Well, if Venti had no money, he might actually be willing.
Just pay him.
Takumi smirked.
He had them both in the palm of his hand.
The gods of Liyue and Mondstadt could both be controlled with Mora.
Ridiculous!
Zhongli, you don't want to be broke and unable to drink tea or listen to opera, right?
Venti, you don't want to be broke and unable to drink wine, right?
With that, Takumi had them completely cornered.
Later that night, when Shenhe returned, they dropped the subject.
For the next few days, Takumi ignored Zhongli and Venti's affairs.
Instead, he focused entirely on his research.
After several days of effort, he successfully developed a broadcasting system.
Now, he could finally start working on radio communication.
The radio was a simple modification of a walkie-talkie.
Once that was finished, Takumi selected a building to serve as the broadcasting tower.
There were still many unsold buildings in Guili Plains.
Most of them had been left behind by Takumi for future use.
Now, one of them was put to good use.
At the same time, he had people begin assembling some of his designs.
Fortunately, he didn't need to construct any signal towers; otherwise, it would have been much more complicated.
The primary focus was producing radios.
Takumi had workers start manufacturing them immediately.
As for recording equipment, it wasn't needed as often, so Takumi simply created those himself.
In addition, he started recruiting personnel.
He needed storytellers, journalists, and interviewers.
While arranging all of this, Takumi also contacted Ningguang.
He asked her to assign someone to oversee the project.
In the future, this radio station would serve as Liyue's primary communication channel.
It would allow the government to broadcast information to all of Liyue.
Upon hearing Takumi's explanation, Ningguang was very interested.
She immediately got involved.
She understood the importance of a radio station.
This would be the fastest way for Liyue's leadership to disseminate news.
Ningguang came in person.
After understanding the purpose of the project, she made her decision.
"Recruit as many people as you need."
"Get whatever equipment you require."
"I'll handle the funding."
With a single device, anyone could listen to government announcements.
Of course, Ningguang valued such a resource.
She immediately appointed her secretary to manage the station.
Hearing Ningguang's arrangements, Takumi had no objections.
As the two of them discussed the details in the office, Venti and Zhongli arrived.
Ningguang was slightly surprised to see them.
Especially the Wind Archon.
She glanced at his outfit and the Vision on his hip.
It didn't look fake.
So, this was really the Wind God?
"Hey~!"
"Takumi, I came to say goodbye."
"I'm heading back to Mondstadt."
Hearing his words, Takumi nodded.
"Alright."
And?
What else?
He gave Venti an expectant look.
Venti chuckled.
"Ah, right~!"
"Takumi, come to Mondstadt sometime."
"I need your help."
"You know about Dvalin, right?"
"I need you to help me save him."
Hearing this, Takumi sighed.
Ningguang, upon hearing Dvalin's name, confirmed Venti's identity.
He really was the Wind Archon.
After all, only Barbatos would refer to Dvalin so casually.
She didn't interrupt but simply listened.
"That's fine."
"I'll head over when I have time."
Takumi didn't refuse.
He had been planning to visit Mondstadt anyway.
Hearing this, Venti let out a sigh of relief.
"I'll be waiting for you then."
"Since everything is settled, I'll take my leave~!"
"See you in Mondstadt."
With that, he turned and left.
Any further discussions would wait until Takumi arrived in Mondstadt.