Chapter 160

When the sun was about to set, Takumi and the others returned to Mondstadt.

Throughout the day, Barbara also became acquainted with Takumi.

Before parting, Takumi gave Barbara a gift.

"Barbara."

"I don't know when we will meet again."

"I want to give you this motorcycle."

"It also has some weapons installed."

"As long as your Vision has energy, you can use it in combat."

Takumi suddenly smiled and activated his own abilities.

Then, he handed Barbara a specially modified vehicle.

An energy cannon was mounted on it.

As long as Barbara activated combat mode, she could use this motorcycle to attack.

Otherwise, it could be used as a regular means of transportation.

Seeing the motorcycle made by Takumi, Barbara's eyes widened in surprise.

"This..."

"Mr. Takumi, this is too precious! I can't accept it!"

Barbara didn't know exactly how expensive it was, but she could tell it wasn't cheap.

She had only just met Takumi, so how could she accept such a valuable gift?

Takumi shook his head.

"It's fine."

"As you can see, if I want, I can make as many of these as I like."

"By the way, I'll tell you a secret."

"Your Anemo Archon has one of these as well."

"In all of Mondstadt, only you and the Anemo Archon have one!"

Barbara's eyes widened even more.

"Is that true?"

She couldn't believe it. Did the Anemo Archon really have one of these too?

Takumi nodded.

"Of course!"

"I wouldn't lie about this."

"Look, this is what he gave me."

With that, Takumi took out a fake Gnosis.

Feeling the divine power emanating from it, Barbara was shocked.

For a moment, she hurriedly started praying.

"Ah~~ Anemo Archon above!"

Meanwhile, in an alley somewhere, Venti had just woken up from a hangover, looking around in confusion.

"What happened?"

"Is someone calling me?"

"Oh? It's getting dark."

"Time for another drink."

With that, Venti got up from the ground, a gust of wind blowing over him.

He immediately felt refreshed and headed straight for the nearest tavern.

He still had some Mora left, so he could keep drinking.

Once he ran out of money, he could always ask Takumi for more.

Yes, Takumi would definitely give him some!

With that thought, Venti continued on his way, carefree as ever.

Unaware of this, Takumi saw Barbara finish her prayer and completely believe his words.

This item indeed contained the power of the Anemo Archon.

"Mr. Takumi, do you know the Anemo Archon?"

Barbara looked at Takumi expectantly.

As a devoted believer, she was eager to know more.

The Anemo Archon hadn't appeared in a long time.

She had never met him before but had always worshipped him.

Hearing her question, Takumi put away the fake Gnosis.

"Yes, I know him."

"He even went to Liyue."

"That's why he has a motorcycle like this."

"Come, I'll teach you how to drive it."

"It's actually quite simple."

"Once you learn, you'll love it."

"With this, fighting will be much easier for you."

"And if a battle gets too tough, you can always escape."

With that, Takumi explained how to operate the motorcycle to Barbara.

Turning the throttle made it move forward, pulling the brake slowed it down.

One button enabled flight, while another switched it to combat mode.

Listening carefully to Takumi's explanation, Barbara nodded.

"Thank you, Mr. Takumi."

She looked at the vehicle before her with excitement.

If she had this, she could help her sister even more, right?

Thinking of this, she looked at Takumi with gratitude.

She was also excited about the possibility of meeting someone else riding such a vehicle in the future.

If she did, that person must be the Anemo Archon!

She truly looked forward to it!

Once Barbara understood the controls, she immediately climbed onto the vehicle.

She fit perfectly onto the seat.

Then, she tried starting it.

The vehicle floated up slowly.

Then, she tried accelerating.

The motorcycle instantly shot forward.

Barbara let out an excited exclamation.

Then, she turned back toward Takumi and shouted:

"Goodbye, Mr. Takumi!"

With that, she flew into the sky, excitement clear on her face.

Obviously, receiving the motorcycle had awakened something inside her.

Barbara was ecstatic.

"I'm flying!"

"This is amazing!"

"Takumi, can you give me one too?" Paimon asked without hesitation.

Hearing her request, Takumi rolled his eyes.

"Do you have a Vision?"

"Can your tiny hands and feet even reach the controls?"

"No, no, no! Don't even think about it."

Takumi dismissed her with an exasperated look.

Did she really think she could get one so easily?

Hearing his response, Paimon was instantly deflated.

Because, indeed, she couldn't.

She even considered asking Lumine to try, but Lumine didn't have a Vision either.

That was disappointing.

"Claire, I'll take you back."

"Tomorrow, let's return to Liyue."

"Diona, do you want to come along?"

Hearing Takumi's offer, Diona hesitated.

"Is that okay?"

She really wanted to go.

Being with Klee was always fun.

In the past, Klee was often grounded and couldn't play with her.

The other kids in Mondstadt weren't as fun.

So she had ended up spending more time working at the tavern instead.

But now that Klee was free, she played with her all the time.

And Klee had told her so much about Liyue.

Of course, she wanted to go!

Takumi nodded.

"Of course!"

"When we get to Liyue, you can open a tavern there!"

"Diluc has already opened a tavern near Liyue Harbor."

"Wouldn't you like to compete with him?"

"Didn't you say you wanted to destroy Mondstadt's wine industry?"

"Then go to Liyue, open your own tavern, and challenge Diluc's business."

Hearing this, Diona's eyes sparkled.

Yes!

If she could open a tavern in another nation and surpass Diluc's business, wouldn't that be perfect?

Thinking of this, Diona became highly motivated.

She was from a wealthy family, after all.

Working was just something she did for fun.

Opening a tavern herself wouldn't be a problem!

Seeing how easily she was persuaded, Takumi smirked.

Watching this, Yaoyao hesitated before sighing.

Diona, you've been tricked!

But then she realized—if Diona stayed in Liyue longer, wasn't that a good thing?

Yes, that was good.

Takumi really was a kind person, helping them bring their friends together.

With her decision made, Diona resolved to join them in Liyue and open her tavern!

She would inform her father tomorrow.