Genshin Impact: I, Heavenly Principle, Will Make Teyvat Supreme

Mona groggily heard voices as the aroma of food drifted to her nose, her empty stomach grumbling painfully. Her eyes flew open, and she froze, dumbfounded.

Looking down, she saw herself tied up. In front of her, a man, a woman, and a small floating sprite that looked like a Seelie were roasting a chicken. The savory aroma wafting to her nose came from the golden-brown bird over the fire.

The three were happily feasting, oil gleaming on their faces as they devoured their meal. Even if Mona hadn't been starving, just watching them eat would have made her hungry.

"Wow! This chicken is so delicious!" Yae Miko exclaimed, her face shiny with grease as she tore off a chicken leg and offered it to Noah.

Noah exaggeratedly praised, "It really is! So fragrant, so delicious! Miko, you're incredible."

Istaroth, sniffing the air with her little nose, chimed in with an even more exaggerated exclamation, "So fragrant! So delicious! It's amazing!"

As Mona's stomach growled loudly, all three of them turned their heads in unison to stare at her. Her face turned crimson, but the smell of the roasted chicken made her stomach grumble even louder. Despite her embarrassment, she didn't forget her current situation and shouted indignantly.

"Hey! Who are you people? Why did you tie me up? What do you want from me?"

Noah, holding a roasted chicken in one hand and a small knife in the other, grinned wickedly as he crouched down in front of her. "A member of the Hexenzirkel and a renowned astrologist, Mona Megistus. Don't waste your breath asking unnecessary questions. I'll ask, you'll answer. For every correct answer, you get one bite of chicken. But if you lie…"

Yae Miko twirled a feather in her fingers, blowing on it playfully as she finished his sentence, "…you'll get tickled for a full minute."

Mona instantly realized that these two weren't treasure hoarders or anything of the sort. They were after her specifically. Her face turned pale.

I knew it! Strange things have been happening one after another—I knew something terrible would happen to me!

Even her Vision had been taken from her, leaving her with no way to escape.

Noah sliced off a small piece of chicken with his knife and brought it to her lips. Mona couldn't help but swallow hard, but she turned her head away, her stomach growling fiercely in protest.

"Oh? You don't want it? Then I guess it's time for some tickling," Noah said teasingly.

Mona's eyes widened in panic. "I'll eat! I'll eat!" she blurted out.

Since she'd already fallen into their hands and had no way to escape, she figured the best option was not to give them any reason to torment her.

Watching her snap up the chicken from the knife and chew furiously, Noah smirked. "First question: Where is the Golden Alchemist, Rhinedottir?"

Yae Miko, who had been wondering why Noah had bothered to tie up this starving girl he found by the roadside, suddenly understood.

So that's it—this god is after the senior members of the Hexenzirkel.

The Hexenzirkel was an ancient and mysterious organization on the continent of Teyvat, said to date back to the Archon War.

The witches of the Hexenzirkel were so powerful that some of them could rival the gods. They were all identified by letters rather than names.

For example:

• A: The Witch of Explosions, Alice, a traveler from another world and the author of Teyvat Travel Guide.

• B: The astrologist Barbeloth, known as the Gears of Fate, capable of divining the secrets of the world.

• R: Rhinedottir, the Golden Alchemist, who created non-divine life in her quest to reach the level of the gods.

• N: Nicole, the Witch of Dreams, who speaks of calamities and guides mortals to clarity, never letting them lose their way.

These witches, some of whom had reached the realm of the gods, possessed powers that could even make gods wary.

Mona was startled by the question, but her reply was quick and honest: "I don't know. I've never met her or heard anything about where she might be."

Noah sliced off another piece of chicken and handed it to her. "Truthful answer. Here's your reward."

He didn't really expect Mona to know the whereabouts of the witches. What he wanted to know was the location of Mona's teacher in Fontaine. From there, he could pick up a trail leading to the witches.

The problem with these witches was that their powers had already reached the divine realm. They existed outside the authority of the Heavenly Principles, escaping the constraints of the laws of fate governed by the system of Human Realm. Even the Heavenly Throne couldn't track them.

Apart from the witches, others such as the Surtalogi, Skirk, and Dainsleif were similarly beyond the boundaries of preordained fate.

Noah smirked as he posed his next question. "Where is your teacher, Barbeloth? And don't even think about lying~."

Without hesitation, Mona replied, "Fontaine, Fontaine Court, Sixth Avenue, Rococo Toy Shop."

She thought to herself, Whatever they ask, I'll just answer truthfully. My teacher, that old hag, is so skilled in astrology she must have foreseen someone would come looking for her by now.

Noah feigned surprise. "Mona! You're such a loyal disciple, betraying your teacher so easily. I was already preparing to tickle the truth out of you."

Mona held back her frustration. The only reason I gave up my teacher's location was because I saw how eager you were to start tickling me! You're a lunatic!

"You've asked your questions. Can you let me go now?" she asked, annoyed.

Noah looked disappointed. "Ah, I thought this was going to play out like in anime. You know, the kidnapped girl refuses to say anything until I'm forced to tickle her mercilessly, and she finally gives in, humiliated, and tells the truth through tears."

Hearing this, Mona's hair stood on end. She was immensely relieved that she hadn't chosen to resist—this man is a total weirdo!

Yae Miko hesitated. "Lord Noah, are we really letting her go just like that?"

Mona turned to look at Yae Miko, alarmed. What? What else do you want to do to me?

Noah waved his hand dismissively. "Let her go. She's already starving, and I'm not completely heartless. Let's send her off with a chicken for the road."

Still confused, Mona watched as the three of them left without sparing her another glance. She looked down at the roasted chicken they had left her, which now had her Vision sticking out of its mouth.

"What the hell just happened? Who are those three?!"

Yae Miko, puzzled, turned to Noah, who wore his usual mischievous smile. "Lord Noah, weren't you trying to find the witches? Why let her go?"

Noah half-closed his eyes, a sly smile tugging at his lips. "I've already gotten the information I need. The witches of the Hexenzirkel won't be able to escape."

His purpose wasn't just to leisurely explore Teyvat. He aimed to unite the world's powers—strengthening it from within and securing it against outside threats.

The witches, with their divine-level powers, were a critical piece. Some of their abilities were so formidable that even Phanes, the Primordial One, had been wary of them.

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"Achoo!"

Far away in Fontaine, inside a toy shop, a beautiful woman wearing a witch's hat sneezed. She looked no older than her twenties and bore a striking resemblance to Mona.

Quickly, she cast a divination spell for herself.

"How strange. Why did I just sneeze? There've been far too many odd occurrences lately. Let me check on Mona—she hasn't run into trouble, has she?"

The images revealed the scene: Mona fainting by the roadside, being taken by what appeared to be treasure hoarders, only to be released out of pity for being so poor—with a roasted chicken as a parting gift.

"Pfft! Hahaha! My foolish apprentice is too funny! Hahaha! My stomach hurts from laughing!"

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