hydrangeabloom | (no subject)

I haven't been told what it means, but I assume it refers to an individual originating from beyond Teyvat. Presumably, they must also possess a particular quality or characteristic to be called a Descender.

[ He's been mulling it over from time to time ever since his conversation with that mysterious woman, and this is the conclusion he's arrived at based on the minimal amount of information he currently has. Not all who come from outside of Teyvat are necessarily Descenders; if that were the case, wouldn't the All-Devouring Narwhal also be one? So there must be more to the title than just being a foreign entity. ]

The Traveler said she's the Fourth. If we take Descender to mean something along the lines of "outlander capable of disrupting the present world order," then the Heavenly Principles is likely the First.

[ And if this line of thought is correct, then there's only one obvious candidate for the Second: the invader who showed up to instigate a great war against the first usurper, ravaging the earth and rendering the skies asunder in the process. ]

[ Zhongli's nod is non-committal neither affirming or denying Neuvillette's line of reasoning. The logic was sound and the conclusions reasonable. ]

It seems that you are well-versed in this world's history.

[ Perhaps all then that was needed was a small nudge. ]

Should your responsibilities wane enough for you to investigate further, I believe the help of a neighbor might provide more wisdom.

[ Whether he means the newly freed Dendro Archon or going to visit fearsome (and grumpy) Apep is purposefully vague. But at least there might be less hostilities there between Sovereign and Archon, seeing as Dendro's own Sovereign still wandered the mortal plane. ]

As for your warning, I fear I'm a bit too old to deal with such misfortune. So I shall take your words to heart.

[ Or empty chest-cavity equivalent. ]

[ Neuvillette nods. He's far too busy to conduct an investigation into the matter at this time, but one day he will pay Buer a visit in the nation of wisdom; he wants to meet with her in person before rendering any judgment, so that would be a good opportunity to ask the little God of Verdure if she knows anything about these Descenders. ]

Unless there's anything else, that's all I wanted to discuss with you. I hope you will enjoy the rest of your stay here in Fontaine, Monsieur Zhongli.

[ To be continued... ]