Genshin Impact: I'm The Envoy of Snezhnaya-Chapter 115: The Gnosis

Chapter 115 - 115: The Gnosis

"Osial..."

Hearing that name, the Geo Archon's expression darkened as if something unpleasant had surfaced in her mind.

It was a bit like how Baizhu and the others had reacted when Bai Luo handed them a Sunsettia—a mix of surprise and discomfort.

Yet, Bai Luo didn't seem to notice the shift in Morax's demeanor. He simply continued speaking, unfazed by the rain falling around them.

"Osial, the Vortex God, has been sealed by you for a thousand years. Its power is undoubtedly weaker than before. If Liyue can defeat it now, then any lurking enemies who might be eyeing Liyue in the shadows will have to seriously reconsider their strength before making a move."

Morax nodded slightly. "Indeed, a god is still difficult for Liyue to handle. I recall there is still an elemental beast in the mountains—the dragon-like creature, Chi. Perhaps we could bring it out instead?"

"Chi has been dead for thousands of years. How exactly do you plan on bringing it back?" Bai Luo retorted. "Besides, no matter how dragon-like it may appear, its fundamental nature remains that of an elemental beast—it lacks the same level of deterrence as a god."

"Then... how about you lead an army to attack Liyue? I believe your presence would be no less intimidating than Osial's."

"..."

First of all, Bai Luo did not particularly want to get bombed out of nowhere by the Jade Chamber. He wasn't sure if he'd wake up at the nearest Statue of the Seven afterward.

Secondly...

Was Morax just trying to find an excuse to beat him up a few times?

Bai Luo squinted and examined Morax suspiciously. Given the Geo Archon's track record, this theory actually seemed pretty plausible.

"Let's discuss this later," Morax eventually said. "Liyue still needs time to prepare before it can withstand Osial's trial."

Despite how outlandish Bai Luo's proposal sounded, Morax did not reject it outright.

The truth was, she still didn't fully trust Bai Luo.

No matter how close the two of them had grown, it didn't change the fact that Bai Luo was a Harbinger of the Tsaritsa.

His words were logical, but who could say what role he truly intended to play in all of this?

Morax needed to have a clear grasp of the situation before making any decisions. Unlike the times of the Archon War, she couldn't afford to gamble anymore.

One wrong step, and she wouldn't just lose her divine seat—she would risk thousands of years of effort.

And the best way to get a proper read on Bai Luo?

Their duel, three days from now.

At that moment, Bai Luo made a ridiculous request—one that many would find outright absurd.

"Morax, can I see your Gnosis?"

The Seven Archons each embodied a different ideal and element.

However, they themselves did not wield Visions—they possessed far greater power, making such things unnecessary.

Instead, their divine organs, known as Gnoses, served as a conduit between them and Celestia.

The Gnosis was the proof of an Archon's rule. Its significance couldn't be overstated.

Even Tartaglia, who had come to Liyue with the intention of seizing it, had never openly voiced his intentions.

Finding Morax was one thing. But directly asking to see her Gnosis?

That was practically the equivalent of being a diplomat in a foreign nation and demanding to see their royal seal.

If you weren't executed on the spot, that would already be a mercy.

But to everyone's shock—

"Sure."

Morax did not get angry.

Instead, she let out a carefree chuckle, then reached into the deep crevice on her breast and retrieved a golden chess piece.

The Gnosis was a pale gold, resembling a piece from a Western chess set.

Bai Luo thought it looked somewhat like a rook—the castle-like piece in international chess.

Morax wasn't afraid of Bai Luo trying to steal it.

The power within a Gnosis was beyond Bai Luo's ability to wield.

To her, it would be nothing more than a fancy ornament—useless as anything but a paperweight, much like a certain useless fox she had heard about.

"Can I touch it?"

Bai Luo reached out but then hesitated, pulling his hand back slightly.

He glanced at Morax, seeking permission.

"Go ahead."

The Gnosis was no longer of true importance to Morax.

Even without it, her power far surpassed that of mortals.

The only reason he refused to hand it over, despite the contract's terms, was because of what it symbolized.

As long as she held onto the Gnosis, she remained the Geo Archon of Liyue.

Bai Luo, however, did not do something reckless—like snatching it and making a run for it.

Instead, he examined the exquisite chess piece with great fascination, unable to put it down, turning it over again and again as if trying to memorize every intricate detail.

This... unnerved Morax quite a bit.

For a whole minute, Bai Luo toyed with the Gnosis before finally, reluctantly, handing it back.

"Had enough fun?"

Taking back the Gnosis, Morax looked at it as if it were a phone she had just confiscated from a child.

With a mildly disgusted expression, she wiped at the chess piece—despite there being no actual saliva on it—while asking the question.

"Yeah, that's enough."

Bai Luo smiled mysteriously and nodded.

In reality, this was the perfect opportunity to steal Morax's Gnosis.

If he activated his stealth abilities and then used quantum teleportation, he could complete the mission flawlessly.

But if he did that, he would become an enemy of Liyue.

All the trust and reputation he had painstakingly built here would be completely wiped out.

That was not the outcome he wanted.

Why go through all that trouble when he could just obtain it peacefully later?

Morax then said something that took Bai Luo by surprise.

"If Liyue truly reaches the point where it can be ruled by its people, then I shall give you this Gnosis."

Despite how it sounded, Morax wasn't actually offering it to Bai Luo himself.

She was simply fulfilling the contract—meaning it was essentially being given to the Tsaritsa.

Yet, Morax deliberately phrased it this way.

If Bai Luo wasn't aware of the contract's details, it would seem as though Morax was personally granting it to him—a move that could help win Bai Luo over.

Even if Bai Luo did know, this wording still made it seem like a friendly gesture rather than just contractual obligation.

Such subtle manipulation was a common tactic among rulers.

For example, when the Tsaritsa promoted Bai Luo to the Twelfth Harbinger, the Rooster made it sound as if it was thanks to his influence.

Sure, he had put in a few good words, but only after the Tsaritsa had already decided to promote Bai Luo.

It was a small detail, but one that gained Rooster some favor.

Even if internal conflicts broke out among the Fatui one day, Bai Luo would still stand on his side.

After their long conversation, Morax finally bid farewell to Bai Luo.

The matter of Osial required further consideration.

With Morax gone, Bai Luo wandered the streets of Liyue alone.

Before long, he arrived at Chihu Rock—one of Liyue's busiest marketplaces.

Not only was Wanmin Restaurant located here, but so was a stall selling his beloved Zhongyuan Chop Suey.

Though...

Would they even be open in this rain?

He could only hope this trip wouldn't be in vain.

Yet, before he could search for the stall—

A familiar voice called out.

"Bai Luo!"

It was Tartaglia.

He seemed to have anticipated Bai Luo's arrival, standing there with a group of Fatui agents, all holding umbrellas as they waited.

However, something was off about Tartaglia.

His entire body was soaked—not in the way one gets wet from the rain, but as if he had fallen into a river.

He looked like a drenched, miserable duck.

. . . . .

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