Teyvat Survival Guide

Chapter 130 Dainsreb

Samuel chatted with Lisa for a few more words before entering the library. He took a few books from the political, religious, and magic shelves that looked good based on the catalog.

He used to read books on politics and faith, which helped him better understand how to be a qualified Pope.

In Mondstadt, the art of controlling elemental forces is called "magic", just like Lisa's famous lightning magic in Mondstadt.

So, magic books are actually elemental books, but that’s how they are called in Mond.

In Liyue, depending on the different systems, it may be called "immortal magic" or "magic magic".

Samuel doesn't usually read magic books, or to be more precise, he doesn't read them at all.

Because that knowledge is too obscure and difficult to understand, and it is of little use.

The method of controlling the element of wind was clearly understood in the inheritance he felt when he transformed, and there was no need for him to learn other elemental powers, so he basically did not touch these books.

I picked it up today on a whim, and it wasn’t because of elemental power.

After Samuel got the book he wanted to read, he found a secluded seat near the window in the library and sat down. He opened the book in front of him, which was classified as "magic" but contained some explanations of the power of the abyss.

He became curious about the abyss.

In the game, the Abyss Cult has always appeared as a mysterious organization that is absolutely villainous.

But whether in the plot or in the documents and details in the corners of the continent of Teyvat in the game, it can be seen that the Abyss Cult has a very deep background.

Based on the plot that Samuel experienced at that time, plus the sedimentation in the past six months, he can only barely piece together the background of the Abyss Cult from vague memories, such settings as "the Hilichurls are all transformed from Kanreya people" and "the predecessor of the Abyss Cult is the Kanreya Kingdom", which are of no help at present.

He needed to understand the abyss and its power.

He needs to know how to prevent the erosion of the abyss, and it would be even better if he could know the principle of this erosion.

Thinking about this, Samuel lowered his head and began to read the contents of the book carefully.

Originally, he took the book down because he saw the column in the catalog titled "What to do when you are invaded by the power of the abyss."

But when I actually looked at it, I found that it was different from what I thought.

The main contents of the book are about teaching "ordinary people of Mond" how to identify the power of the abyss and what to do when they encounter the power of the abyss.

The most commonly mentioned methods are to seek help from someone with the Eye of God, or to report to the Knights of Favonius and ask them to use elemental power to expel the power of the abyss, or to go to church to pray and seek shelter and baptism from monks, nuns, bishops and priests.

The book also describes a method that tells you what to do if you do not meet any of the above conditions.

The original sentence says:

"If your situation is extremely urgent and none of the above can be done, then please pray sincerely and wholeheartedly to the great Lord Barbatos."

"…The wind will keep you safe." Samuel repeated this sentence silently, turned a few pages, closed the book and threw it aside.

The methods described in the book may be very useful to ordinary people. After all, in his several encounters with the abyss, he found that elemental force does have a certain effect on the power of the abyss.

But the power that the Abyss Cult used to pollute ordinary residents and the power used to infect him were obviously not of the same order of magnitude.

If it was as simple as the book said, then there would be no need for him to go to the library to look up books.

Thinking of this, Samuel couldn't help but sigh slightly and pinched his eyebrows in melancholy.

Then he considered that this was a public place, and any of his actions would be seen by the people of Mondstadt. His melancholy expression might cause some over-thinking residents to make up some strange rumors...

So he put away his expression and returned to his gentle demeanor.

It seems that it is difficult to find clues about the Abyss in the library... It would be great if I could communicate directly with someone who has some research and understanding of the Abyss Cult... The white-haired boy wearing a crown held his chin and looked at the wind flowing outside the window.

But such a person isn’t so easy to find... Maybe I should go talk to Teacher Albedo later?

As he was thinking, he suddenly noticed that a gust of wind in the sky deviated from its original direction and blew towards the window where he was.

Samuel looked puzzled and curious, and his eyes followed it unconsciously.

The wind blew in through the window and swirled above his head, as if gently massaging his head.

Then, it flew into the library.

Samuel looked over and saw a tall, blond man wearing an eye patch and strange clothes in a remote corner of the library.

He blinked and for a moment suspected that he had seen it wrong.

…No way.

Dainsleb?!

I was just looking for someone who knows about the Abyss Cult, and Lord Barbatos pointed him out to me?!

And it happened to be right next to me?!

His Holiness the Pope took a deep breath without making any expression, and sincerely performed the church's wind-raising salute to the wisp of wind that flew out of the window again.

Praise Lord Barbatos!

After praising the God of Wind in his heart, Samuel stood up and walked towards the remote corner of the library he had just seen.

The blond man in front of me was holding a book called "National Post-Disaster Care", and on the table there was also a book called "How to Be a Pious Believer of the Wind".

These two books...he happened to have read them when he was bored.

Could it be that Dain had been secretly observing him for quite some time?

...Forget it, he has been followed and spied on for a long time. The newspapers are still reporting what expression he had when he was having dinner yesterday.

Thinking about this, Samuel took a deep breath, and under the curious gaze of everyone in the library, he softly greeted the blond man in front of him:

"Hello, sir, may the wind god protect you.

"I'm sorry to bother you. I'm the Pope of the West Wind Church, Saint Samuel. If you don't mind, you can call me 'Saint' or 'Samuel'.

“The wind directed me to you, so I wanted to find out what was going on.

"Excuse me, are you...?"

Dain, who was holding the book, remained unmoved after hearing this. He just glanced at him with a little surprise and did not make any other moves.

This made Balabala and the other wind slimes very embarrassed.

The residents of Mondstadt who were secretly watching from the sidelines had already started chattering.

Samuel believed that if this was not a library, they would know to read quietly and not disturb others, so they would communicate in low voices, otherwise there would have been a mess.

"... That person actually ignored Your Majesty?! Your Majesty spoke so gently! Call Your Majesty 'Saint' or 'Samuel'! I also want to call Your Majesty so affectionately..."

"Maybe I was too shocked or too shy... If it were me, I would probably be flattered and stammer and be unable to speak."

"If you don't want to talk to me, let me do it! Your Majesty, look over here, come and talk to me!!"

"If you have the guts, can you speak louder so His Majesty can hear you?"

"...Nothing."

"..."

Two Mondstadt residents who were familiar with each other were arguing with each other, while Samuel, who was being whispered about, was considering how to get Dain to pay attention to him.

The first time you meet Dain in the game is in Master Diluk's tavern in Mondstadt, which is the "Angel's Gift".

When the protagonist first spoke to Dain, Dain ignored him.

It was not until the protagonist said "I am a traveler" that Dain responded, and he should have recognized the protagonist's identity the moment he turned around.

So what should Samuel say?

Also say "I am a traveler"?

As he thought about it, he looked down at his simple ceremonial robe which exuded a noble and sacred aura, and touched the crown on his head.

…Even the floating spirits don’t believe it, right?

Before Samuel could think of a topic to say, he suddenly saw the person sitting in front of him close the book, turn around and look back at him.

Then, he heard the other party say in a low and slightly casual tone:

"The high and mighty Pope, the follower of the wind god, His Holiness Saint Samuel, is so kind to a passerby like me.

"Heh...what do you want from me?"