My obsession with role-playing seems to have distorted the world's aesthetic.

Jean, the acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius, is also a workaholic. I heard last time she was so engrossed in her work that she fainted. And the throne of Liyue was actually handed over to a Mondstadt person...

Ningguang closed her eyes and let out a long sigh. When she opened her eyes again, her gaze was filled with determination.

We cannot ignore the future health of the residents of Liyue. The Emperor takes turns sitting on the throne, and this year it's my turn. If Keqing can do it, then I certainly can too.

I, Ningguang, have a dream: to become the Rock King, or rather, to become the Rock Princess. Wait, something doesn't feel right here.

Forget it, whatever, I'm going to be the Rock King Emperor, Ningguang is determined to be him!

In short, no matter the cost, we must not let Keqing take that position. If she does, Liyue will be exhausted.

The Emperor, sitting high on his divine throne, may not understand, but I am not the same as the Emperor.

No one understands Keqing better than herself. If Keqing were to lead the era of excessive overtime work, it would be disastrous, and the people of Liyue would likely suffer.

"Though I have no intention of vying for power, I know the suffering of the common people. The throne of the emperor... is destined to be mine, Ningguang!"

Ningguang spoke in a low voice that only she could hear, but this volume was only what she thought only she could hear.

No one present could hear her whispers clearly, except for a god who was beyond human comprehension.

This... I'm not even dead yet, how come the Liyue Seven Stars are already seizing power?

Zhongli felt somewhat helpless, while Keqing, standing next to Ningguang, stood there stunned.

Wait, what did I just hear?

Keqing, the first legitimate heir to the throne of Liyue!

Great!

Can condensation be done? Can condensation be done?

No, Ningguang can't do it!

I will definitely live up to the Emperor's expectations. I will start the era of excessive overtime work in Liyue!

I'll finish today's work today. Once I get back, I'll immediately start drafting a proposal for the era of working overtime. For the future of Liyue, the era of working overtime is inevitable.

The idea that we can't always rely on the gods is indeed correct. Even if we resolve the crisis faced by the emperor on the screen, the future will always change.

It is the right way to plan ahead and prepare in advance. Relying solely on the Rock King and the Emperor is too weak for humanity.

Ke Qing was overjoyed.

At this moment, Ke Qing felt only one word in her heart: awesome.

Meanwhile, Gan Yu, on the other side, was stunned by what she heard on the screen. Wait, she was the second in line to inherit the throne...

Human life is finite, and after a hundred years, we will all return to dust. But I have the blood of the Qilin, which means that after a hundred years, I will be the new Rock King Emperor.

Wait, but this...

He only wanted to peacefully assist the Seven Stars of the past, and had no ambition or desire for the throne.

Gan Yu had no particular feeling about the Emperor's position, while on the other side of Mondstadt, Jean's expression was somewhat subtle.

What have I done to deserve this?

As the acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius, and a likely candidate for the next Grand Master, how did he inexplicably become a candidate for the Rock King?

This... can only be described as reality being far too absurd.

However, such a thing is unlikely, after all, he still has two heirs ahead of him.

Meanwhile, the other members of the Knights of Favonius were looking at Jean with surprised eyes. They hadn't expected that in addition to being the acting leader, Jean also had the identity of a candidate for the Emperor's successor.

But... why is the candidate for the Geo Archon of Liyue a Mondstadt?

Chapter 787: Didn't Morax die in his fight with Zhongli?

Is this the choice I made in other worlds?

After glancing at Ningguang and Ganyu, Zhongli sensed that things might be getting a little complicated.

The other self who didn't travel to other worlds for extended periods through the chat group's world-traveling function might know more than the original self.

The era of excessive overtime work...

It seems that a powerful enemy will emerge in the future, requiring Liyue to maintain its social capacity. Is that why she chose diligent and hardworking individuals like Keqing and Ganyu as her successors?

When Zhongli sensed a possible unknown threat, the screen-based version of himself finished reporting the information and then chose to leave Qunyu Pavilion.

As Zhongli watched himself on the screen, progressing all the way to finally open a spatial tunnel deep in an alley in Liyue and heading to an unknown place, he was slightly taken aback.

What does that version of myself want to do?

The scene shifts to a spacious hall, most of which is covered in shadow and not visible to the audience, who can only make out a vague outline.

In the center of the main hall, stone steps led to a platform of shimmering, dark purple minerals. On the platform, a figure dressed in black robes sat in a seat that bore a resemblance to the throne of condensed light in the Jade Pavilion.

"The mission to assassinate Morax has been perfectly accomplished."

Looking at the figure on the throne, Zhongli spoke in a calm tone as if the mission had no possibility of failure.

"The assassin is actually my guest advisor?"

At this moment, Hu Tao stared slightly at Zhong Li on the screen, and Zhong Li next to her was also stunned.

Did Zhongli kill Morax?

My true identity is Morax, so who killed me?

Got it, I'll kill myself.

So that's how it is. So Morax died in his fight with Zhongli.

After a moment's thought, Zhongli immediately understood the truth of the matter: the assassination attempt on the Emperor was most likely a performance staged by himself.

Ultimately, everyone in Liyue was deceived by him, which is very close to his original idea.

But... who is that person dressed in a black robe to conceal their figure? Do I know such a person?

Zhongli was slightly confused at this moment, while the others in Liyue held their breath and waited for the mastermind to speak.

It turned out to be the case.

No wonder Zhongli guessed so many of the methods used at this moment. It turns out that the assassin was none other than Zhongli, who was responsible for analyzing the person who killed the Emperor.

"As you wish, the age of the gods has now entered its final chapter. With the fall of Morax, the Ragnarok has come to begin."

Next, a new era for Liyue, the era of endless overtime work, has finally arrived.

Zhongli looked at the figure on the throne and spoke calmly, and those who heard these words were now certain of one thing.

The one who orchestrated all of this and orchestrated the Emperor's downfall was that man in black robes!

"Hehehe, now that Morax is dead, we can move on to the next target."

The man in black robes spoke in a mechanical, synthesized voice, and Xia Qing instinctively sat up straight upon hearing it.

This person, just by speaking, is at least a Soul Palace Protector level.

"This effect... does Teyvat have this level of voice-changing technology?"

At this moment, Keqing, who had been established as the first in line to inherit the Liyue throne, frowned, while Yanfei, to Ningguang's left, spoke in an uncertain voice:

"It seems like they're heavily investing in technology over there, maybe..."

“Kanria…”

Before Yan Fei could finish speaking, Zhong Li's deep voice, who had temporarily adjusted his vision to the limit, rang out.

Everyone's attention was instantly drawn to Zhongli, who was frowning at the back. As for Zhongli himself, he felt that the mysterious black-robed man, Kanria, who was cooperating with him, was inextricably linked to him.

The use of magic will leave traces of it to some extent. Ordinary people may not be able to see them, but if one's dynamic vision is exceptionally good, one can clearly see the subtle effects that the release of magic on the outside world on the screen.

Regardless, he had once won the war against demons and was crowned the ruler of the mortal realm, Morax.

Although I can't maintain this state of heightened vision for very long, I have enough time for now.

I can see the spatial fluctuations on the screen caused by the release of magic, but I didn't see that effect before.

Whether it's Sumeru or Fontainebleau, the voice-changing technologies in those countries are limited, resembling a combination of magic and technology.

In Teyvat's memory, there were only two countries where he had seriously studied magic-free devices: Kornria and Winterbreak.

The fluctuations I just witnessed resembled those experienced by the instruments used in the secret research operations department of the Canria Anti-Heavenly Organization.

When the Ice God was destroyed, he took the opportunity to memorize a lot of that technology. However, there was actually no reason for him to be at odds with the Ice God. The way he treated the Ice God on the screen was largely the same as his own attitude.

Then there's only one possibility left: that black-robed man is probably one of the beings associated with the country of Kanria back then.

But who exactly will it be? Is it Daines Reeb? Or perhaps...?

One possibility after another surfaced in his mind, but to outsiders, Zhong Li lowered his head and fell silent after saying the name Kanriya.

At this moment, Hu Tao looked at Zhong Li and was about to say something, but a look of understanding quickly flashed across her eyes. Hmm, the guest elder she had recruited must be hesitating now.

Hehe, there's no way around it, my smile is cuter than Keqing and Ningguang, and more dazzling than Summer Sunrise's Master of the Hall of Rebirth, Kurumi.

I reckon Zhongli has been captivated by my personal charm during the time we've spent together. Well, that's only natural. He truly lives up to my reputation as Hu Tao.

Now, Zhongli is probably starting to hesitate about whether to abandon the darkness and turn to the light, switching from that strange man in black robes who keeps chuckling, to the wise and mighty Master.

At this moment, Hu Tao seemed to be possessed by a paramecium, looking at Zhong Li and beginning to think about how to make Zhong Li firmly believe in abandoning darkness and turning to the light.

Two rows to the right of Hu Tao's seat, Ke Qing pondered for a moment and guessed why Zhong Li had spoken earlier.

"I see, Mr. Zhongli, you made a wise choice."

Looking at Zhongli, Keqing spoke with a gratified tone, but when she heard Keqing mention her name, Zhongli looked up at Keqing with a confused expression.

Is this year's Yuheng Star looking for me because he/she has something to ask me?

Chapter 788: Zhongli: Have I been exposed?

Zhongli, who had been preoccupied with Kanria's affairs, looked at Keqing with a questioning gaze. He hadn't been paying much attention to the conversation between the outsiders while he was deep in thought.

If Keqing hadn't suddenly called out Zhongli's current name, Zhongli would probably still be pondering whether the man in black robes was Daines Reibu.

"It's no use pretending to be stupid now, Mr. Zhongli. Stick to your beliefs from earlier."

Seeing Zhongli's puzzled expression, Keqing spoke earnestly.