Chapter 486

The emergence of Liyue Network undoubtedly surprised Sumeru, whose people had been deeply engrossed in research. They were quickly drawn to the various features of the Internet, especially the ability to watch TV programs from Liyue.

With a sudden influx of Sumerians into the network, their presence did not go unnoticed. Whether from Mondstadt, Inazuma, or Liyue, netizens could easily distinguish the newcomers due to unique location markers, similar to IP addresses.

Originally, the Internet had only been populated by users from three nations, with Inazuma joining recently following the introduction of mobile phones. For the longest time, the majority of users came from Mondstadt and Liyue. Now, with Sumeru joining, the digital landscape expanded once again.

Curious discussions arose among users:

["Sumerians are online now?"]

["Wow, what's happening? I was just reading about some event there."]

["How did Sumeru get Internet access all of a sudden?"]

Soon, Sumerians actively engaged in discussions, explaining the recent events unfolding in their homeland. As more confirmations surfaced, the international community was left astounded.

According to Sumerians, the Dendro Archon, Nahida, had re-emerged and taken control, dismantling the oppressive structure of the Akademiya. The misdeeds of the sages were revealed and quickly spread across the Internet, leaving people shocked at the extent of their corruption.

Lisa, Mondstadt's esteemed scholar and former student of Sumeru Akademiya, was particularly intrigued by the sudden digital presence of Sumerians. She scrolled through the information with a mix of surprise and curiosity. Knowing the nature of the Akademiya's scholars, she found it hard to believe that they had been overthrown so efficiently.

Seeing the vast number of messages flooding in, Lisa searched for familiar names. Soon, she spotted a message from Collei. Lisa's eyes lit up, and without hesitation, she sent a friend request.

When Collei saw the request, she was initially confused but soon realized who it was. Excitedly, she accepted the request.

Collei:

["Sister Lisa?"]

Lisa:

["It's me~! Little cutie, I need to ask you something."]

Lisa began questioning Collei about the details of recent events in Sumeru. After hearing about the developments, Lisa sighed in relief—her former teacher was safe, and only the corrupt sages had faced consequences.

Amber, meanwhile, had finished her duties in Mondstadt and began browsing the Internet. She was surprised to see the influx of Sumerians, and even more so when she found a message in her inbox.

"Collei?" Amber murmured excitedly.

Quickly, she added Collei as a friend, and the two started chatting, thrilled to reconnect after so long.

As Sumerians explored the digital world, many scholars stumbled upon the subject of programming. Instead of engaging in casual discussions like others, they became engrossed in understanding this new field. The concept of creating tools and mechanisms through coded instructions fascinated them.

Studying the materials available, they quickly grasped the fundamentals.

For Takumi, monitoring the growing number of users on the network, this was both amusing and intriguing.

"So, they all turned into programmers?" he mused.

It seemed that the scholarly nature of Sumeru's people made them naturally inclined toward programming, much like their affinity for alchemy. Given their advanced understanding of the Void System, this development wasn't surprising.

"Are they the new tech hub of Teyvat?" Takumi chuckled to himself.

Seeing the growing interest, he instructed Nuwa to release additional programming materials while strengthening cybersecurity. If Sumerians delved deeper into coding, the possibility of hacking attempts couldn't be ignored.

Meanwhile, the integration of Sumeru into the digital world accelerated Liyue's technological advancement.

At the same time, Ningguang convened a meeting with Keqing and Ganyu to accelerate infrastructure projects. More workers were mobilized to build roads, focusing on connecting Liyue to Sumeru via The Chasm.

Furthermore, Ningguang sent official documents to Sumeru, inviting its leaders for negotiations on trade and cooperation. Instead of relying solely on digital communication, she opted for formal diplomatic efforts, sending a delegation to Sumeru through The Chasm.

In two days, there would likely be a response, allowing discussions to commence.

As preparations progressed, Ganyu realized that the road construction would require additional manpower. After deliberation, she decided to bring Klee along for assistance.

At the school, Klee was happily attending class when Ganyu arrived to pick her up.

Looking at Ganyu, then at the school behind her, Klee blinked in confusion.

"Wasn't I supposed to be studying? Why am I going to work again?"