Yuehai Pavilion, top floor.
This is the most prestigious room in Yuehai Pavilion.
To entertain Su Mu, Keqing had spent almost half a year’s salary.
But considering that Su Mu might be the only one who could fulfill her wish, she had to go all out.
As dusk fell, it was the appointed time.
Footsteps could be heard outside the room, making Keqing breathe a sigh of relief.
Keqing had been worried that Su Mu might not come to the banquet, making her feel on pins and needles.
The moment she heard the footsteps, the huge stone on her chest finally fell, at least she wouldn’t have to be so anxious anymore.
The General Affairs official respectfully invited Su Mu into the room. Seeing Su Mu approaching, Keqing stood up and gracefully bowed, saying, "Mr. Su Mu, please have a seat."
As Su Mu took his seat.
The waiter immediately brought in the dishes.
In the blink of an eye, the table was filled with delicacies.
"Mr. Su Mu, you traveled thousands of miles to come here. I apologize for any shortcomings in my hospitality."
Facing Keqing’s goodwill, Su Mu simply smiled slightly and enjoyed the dishes with her.
After three rounds of wine and five courses of food, Keqing’s pretty face flushed with a rosy hue from the wine, but it couldn’t hide the determination and perseverance in her eyes.
"Mr. Su Mu, I would like to ask you a question."
"Please feel free to ask."
"I have had an ambition since I was young."
"I hope that humans can shoulder the fate of humanity."
"Gods will eventually perish, and we should prepare for that beforehand."
"However, everyone says I disrespect the Immortal Teachers, that I’m trying to rebel, that I’m a madman."
"I don’t think there’s anything wrong with my idea."
"Now, the Archon’s sudden death has further strengthened my resolve."
"I believe that someone as powerful as you might understand my intentions."
Having said that, Keqing lowered her head, nervously waiting for Su Mu’s reply, which would determine whether her dream could be realized.
"Hehe..."
"Hehe, hehe..."
"Hahaha!"
Hearing this, Su Mu laughed unrestrainedly.
His laughter seemed to contain a hint of mockery and ridicule.
"Your joke is quite good, I haven't laughed this happily in a long time."
"Mr. Su Mu... I'm not joking."
Keqing looked up, her eyes filled with stubbornness and determination.
"Really?" Su Mu sighed softly, swirling the wine in his cup, and shook his head, "Miss Keqing, I don’t know who gave you the courage to have such a naive and innocent idea."
"Strength is the reason to become a king. Every country has been forged through brutal wars, with countless lives lost."
"In a world where strength is paramount, you yearn for humans to govern the country? If you’re not joking, then I can only say that you haven’t seen the cruelty of reality."
"Why do you think Liyue is respected by other countries?"
"Is it because Liyue people are good at business, and they are rich enough to rival a nation, so they are respected?"
"You’re full of shit!" Su Mu smashed his wine cup, a cold smile appeared on his face, and his tone was full of indifference.
"Your status, your wealth, your respect, all come from the Archon behind you, what does it have to do with you?"
"Liyue is strong because of the Archon, not because of you. As long as Snezhnaya confirms the Archon’s death, it won’t take a few days for the Fatui to flatten Liyue’s land."
"The bigger the fist, the stronger the reason. You are just relying on the Geo Archon behind you to stand tall and speak confidently."
"You actually think this is your own achievement? Without the Geo Archon, Liyue is just a piece of cake that’s easy to take!"
"As long as the Geo Archon is here, Liyue will be here. If the Geo Archon is gone, then Liyue will cease to exist. This is the reality you don’t want to accept, reality is just that cruel!"
"Right now, the Geo Archon mysteriously died suddenly."
"You still have the time to talk about human governance with me, I can only say you’re crazy!"
"If I were you, you should be thinking about how to deal with the coming crisis, not spouting off nonsense here!"
Keqing was speechless, left without a word to say.
She wanted to refute, but she didn’t know what to say.
"Imagine, if the Archon really isn’t here, what will you face?"
"You’ll face a full-scale invasion by the Fatui, do you think the Millelith can hold back the fully armed Fatui?"
"Not only that, you’ll also face the Tsaritsa and the Harbingers, with only a few Adepti, do you think you can defend Liyue?"
"Do you think the Archon’s death is a good thing?"
"Hehe... This is clearly a disaster!"
"But, the Archon might still be alive..."
"Oh? Why do you think the Archon is still alive?"
"I... I don’t know, I just feel that the Archon wouldn’t..."
"See, you talk about human governance, but actually you’re still relying on the Archon protecting Liyue."
"So, what right do you have to talk about human governance?"
"You can’t even imagine the future without the Archon, and you’re still talking about human governance?"
"Miss Keqing, wake up, in Teyvat, where power is paramount, talking about human governance is simply a pipe dream."
"Now that the Geo Archon is gone, what you should do is to unite the Adepti’s power, they are the only ones who can keep Liyue afloat."
"Give up that naive idea and face reality."
Having said that, Su Mu slowly got up, leaving Keqing standing there dumbfounded.
Just as Su Mu was about to leave, he turned around and casually threw out a golden talisman.
"This is something the Fatui Harbingers gave me, it’s useless to me, just consider it a gift for your hospitality this time."
The golden Omniscient and All-Encompassing Talisman fell into Keqing’s hands, she looked at the gleaming talisman, her eyes gradually shining with a hint of light.
After being scolded by Su Mu.
She finally realized what was wrong with her.
Pursuing human governance on the continent of Teyvat, where the strong prey on the weak, is simply a pipe dream.
If she doesn’t do anything now, then Liyue will face a disaster.
【Keqing】：So… is my ideal so ridiculous?
【Keqing】：I was scolded, but I couldn't even refute.
【Keqing】：Liyue was so prosperous hundreds of years ago because it chose the right path, right?
【Keqing】：Only under the leadership of the Immortals can Liyue go further, heh... what have I been so persistent about all these years?
【Keqing②】：The Archon is in charge of the outside, the Adepti are in charge of the inside, and the people of Liyue assist the Adepti.
【Keqing②】：This is the most suitable development path for Liyue. Unfortunately, we realized it too late.
【Keqing②】：If we had realized this earlier, maybe everything would have been different. Unfortunately, there are no ifs in this world.