Arlecchino deliberately bypassed the area after sensing battle fluctuations ahead.
Shortly after, although Neuvillette sensed a powerful presence passing by in the distance, he did not change his original itinerary.
After some more time, Neuvillette saw Sangonomiya Kokomi and her group from afar.
At this moment, Sangonomiya Kokomi was leading the others as they sped across the sea surface; even Neuvillette couldn't help but be impressed by her affinity for Hydro Elemental Power.
Then Neuvillette slightly restrained his aura and appeared directly beside the group.
Seeing a figure suddenly appear, the group was first startled, and then they looked at Neuvillette warily.
"Neuvillette!"
After Paimon recognized Neuvillette's figure, she couldn't help but speak in pleasant surprise.
"You really came to Inazuma!"
"It's settled, it's completely settled now!"
Hearing Paimon's words, a relieved smile also appeared on Lumine's face.
Although Persephone was very strong, for some reason her heart always felt that she wouldn't be as powerful as Neuvillette with just one spray.
At this moment, the others also lowered their guard, looking at Neuvillette with some tension and curiosity.
"We meet again, you have all worked hard on this journey."
Neuvillette looked at Lumine, Paimon, and Enjou, and spoke sincerely.
After all, the three of them had accepted his commission and traveled across three nations, yet two of those nations had suffered such severe disasters. This made Neuvillette feel a little guilty.
"Hehe, it's alright. Just think of it as reminiscing about our previous journey's experiences," Paimon said with a chuckle, scratching her head.
"Neuvillette, you've come at the perfect time. We already have a rough idea of Persephone's strength. Next, we'll carefully discuss a way to deal with her, then find an opportunity to land a decisive blow!"
"So you have already fought Persephone."
After hearing Paimon's words, Neuvillette shook his head, then continued.
"Doing so was far too rash."
Neuvillette's words made everyone lower their heads in shame. They knew Neuvillette was right. If Persephone hadn't stopped pursuing them in the end, they would never have been able to escape.
Moreover, several of them had almost died earlier. Fortunately, the healer was quite capable.
"It's my fault. I was too impatient."
Sangonomiya Kokomi took the blame for everything.
"I was just worried that if we kept delaying, the expedition to defeat Persephone might fall apart from within."
"Kokomi, this was a decision we all made together. It's not just your responsibility alone!"
"Yes, Lady Sangonomiya, that was also our own idea."
Seeing how everyone kept trying to take the blame on themselves, a faint smile appeared on Neuvillette's face.
"Alright, as long as everyone returned safe and sound."
Then, Neuvillette looked curiously at the cats perched on everyone's shoulders or heads and asked, "And these little ones are?"
"We brought them all from Seirai Island. It was too dangerous there, and Neko asked us to take them to a safe place to take refuge."
Hearing Paimon's explanation, Neuvillette nodded and took out his mobile phone.
"I think Furina and Ms. Focalors would like these little ones. Please allow me to take a few pictures to send back."
Since it was rare to see so many cats that looked like colorful cotton candy all at once, Neuvillette couldn't help but think of using this as a gift for Furina and Focalors.
When the others saw the mobile phone, curiosity couldn't help but show in their eyes.
"Neuvillette, has Inazuma even connected to the internet?"
Neuvillette nodded.
"I have signed a contract with Rex Lapis, and I can now slightly borrow the power of the Ley Lines. Since the sea is also under my control, achieving this was not a difficult matter."
"However, if we want to establish a stable connection with Fontaine, some infrastructure still needs to be built."
"Directly connect with Fontaine?!"
Sangonomiya Kokomi was completely stunned, even doubting if she was hallucinating.
Inazuma and Fontaine were separated by two entire nations. The fact that Neuvillette claimed a connection could be made across such a vast distance through that small device was simply unbelievable.
After all, Inazuma's biggest problem was its stagnant information flow. If that device truly did what Neuvillette said, it would solve Inazuma's greatest pain point.
Lumine and Paimon's reactions indicated that the device was indeed useful. At this thought, Sangonomiya Kokomi's heart burned with anticipation.
Sensing Kokomi's interest, Neuvillette began to plan in his mind.
When he had met with the "Raiden Shogun of Inazuma" before, she had not only attacked him immediately upon arrival but also treated him with cold indifference. It was likely that any subsequent cooperation talks would be impossible.
Although Watatsumi Island belonged to Inazuma, it possessed an independent government. Perhaps he could first cooperate with Watatsumi Island, and then expand his influence across all of Inazuma.
Moreover, Neuvillette himself was intensely curious about Watatsumi Island's Dragon Blood Potion. Perhaps this was a perfect opportunity.
With this thought, Neuvillette began to explain the mobile phone's various functions to Sangonomiya Kokomi in detail.
As she listened, Sangonomiya Kokomi became completely bewildered.
A product so revolutionary... could it truly exist?
Fontaine, when you're making such leaps forward, don't leave Inazuma behind!
After hearing Neuvillette's explanation, Sangonomiya Kokomi began to question her very existence.
Subsequently, Neuvillette discussed the joint venture and the Dragon Blood Potion with Sangonomiya Kokomi, and they signed a contract.
Since the vast majority of the terms were favorable to Watatsumi Island, Sangonomiya Kokomi signed the contract without much hesitation.
Just as the group was conversing and heading back to the Kujou Encampment, Arlecchino, who had previously bypassed the area where Neuvillette was located, ran into Aether, who was investigating the same area. A battle immediately broke out.
Both Arlecchino and Aether intended to collect the Marks, making this battle an immediate match. The two fought fiercely for a long time.
Neither knew the other had already lost their Mark, yet the battle began just like that in a muddle.
Sensing the commotion of the fight in the distance, Neuvillette couldn't help but frown, then softly sighed.
"Perhaps your thoughts were correct. Inazuma is simply too chaotic right now."
From the moment he arrived in Inazuma until now, how much time had passed? He had already sensed several battles, and the combatants in each were no weaklings, at least at the God-level. It even gave Neuvillette the feeling of being in the Archon War recorded in history books.
"In any case, let's avoid them for now and enter the fray once the situation gradually clears up."
Hearing Neuvillette's proposal, everyone nodded in agreement.
And so, Lumine and Aether missed each other once again.
After some time passed, the group finally returned to the Kujou Encampment. Upon receiving the news, Kamisato Ayato immediately rushed out, his face full of excitement as he looked at Kamisato Ayaka, then stepped forward and repeatedly asked her with concern.
"It's wonderful, Ayaka, you're back!"
"You have no idea how worried your brother was while you were gone. Are you hurt anywhere?"
Everyone watched this heartwarming scene with smiles on their faces and didn't step forward to disturb them.
Then, soldiers from Watatsumi Island arrived before Sangonomiya Kokomi to report.
"Lady Sangonomiya, the second batch of Dragon Blood Potions has arrived!"
"I believe that after everyone at the Kujou Encampment uses them, there will still be a portion left to be transported to Narukami Island."
After hearing these words, Sangonomiya Kokomi nodded.
"Thank you all for your hard work!"
"Next, I'll have to trouble everyone to distribute the potions."
After saying this, Sangonomiya Kokomi turned her gaze to Neuvillette and spoke slowly.
"Monsieur Neuvillette, you can observe the effects of the Dragon Blood Potion for yourself."
Neuvillette happened to have that very intention. Then, under the guidance of Sangonomiya Kokomi, he observed at close range the specific effects on ordinary people after they had taken the Dragon Blood Potion.
When Neuvillette felt the surging aura from the ordinary people, he was utterly shocked.
He even saw someone actually gain the ability to use Elemental Power, which astonished him even more.
Afterward, Neuvillette became more determined to strengthen the cooperative relationship with Watatsumi Island. If nothing else, if these Dragon Blood Potions were equipped by the Expeditionary Force, their combat power would definitely increase drastically!
Unfortunately, with the current production, let alone equipping the Expeditionary Force, there weren't even enough for the ordinary people.
However, thinking about production, Neuvillette couldn't help but ask Sangonomiya Kokomi.
"Lady Sangonomiya, you mentioned earlier that the Dragon Blood Potion is extracted from Vishaps. Is the biggest difficulty in extracting the purest Dragon Blood from the blood?"
"Yes, Monsieur Neuvillette."
Hearing Sangonomiya Kokomi's answer, Neuvillette took a deep breath.
Sure enough, his hunch was spot on. This potion is completely unfriendly to him!
But since the situation had reached such a critical moment, he would have to make a small sacrifice.
"You can try using my blood."
"Perhaps this could drastically reduce the time required for the process."
Upon hearing Neuvillette's words, Sangonomiya Kokomi didn't react at first, but soon her pupils constricted sharply, and she looked at Neuvillette with a gaze full of disbelief.
Didn't Neuvillette's words mean that his bloodline was even purer and closer to dragonkind than the Vishaps?
Connecting this to Neuvillette's terrifying strength, perhaps the one standing before her right now was a true Dragon King!
It had to be said that Sangonomiya Kokomi was still quite sharp, guessing the truth in an instant.
After taking a moment to calm herself down, Sangonomiya Kokomi spoke to Neuvillette.
"Miss Yue is in charge of this project. She is currently in the laboratory in Enkanomiya. Since only Miss Yue has mastered this technology for now, she cannot leave. I can only take Monsieur Neuvillette to Enkanomiya to find her."
"That's fine, Lady Sangonomiya, just show the way. I will take you back, my speed will be faster."
After Sangonomiya Kokomi gave a few instructions, she finally pulled Gorou along as well, and the three of them returned to Watatsumi Island together.
What surprised Sangonomiya Kokomi was that the enemy army that had been stationed outside the entrance to Enkanomiya was nowhere to be seen, and she didn't know if they had left or if something unexpected had happened.
However, now was not the time to think about this, and then Sangonomiya Kokomi guided them all the way, and the three of them together arrived at the underground research institute in Enkanomiya.
"Lady Sangonomiya, Miss Hina."
After Yue saw the appearance of Sangonomiya Kokomi and the other two, she slightly lowered her body in a bow.
"And this honorable gentleman."
Although Yue did not know Neuvillette's identity, she could feel that Neuvillette's aura was extraordinary, and since the three of them were also standing together, she likewise bowed to Neuvillette.
Neuvillette smiled and nodded to Yue, and he held the highest respect for these pioneers who were devoted to blazing a new path.
"Yue, stop what you're doing first, and come and draw some blood from this Monsieur Neuvillette."
After Yue heard Sangonomiya Kokomi's words, she nodded, then immediately stopped what she was doing without asking why.
Neuvillette felt that Yue's emotions seemed to be somewhat lacking, so he asked Sangonomiya Kokomi with his eyes.
"Yue is someone from the past, now a [Heroic Spirit], and has lost most of her memories."
Upon hearing Sangonomiya Kokomi's explanation, Neuvillette finally dispelled the doubts in his heart.
Just then, Yue approached with the prepared tools and drew some blood from Neuvillette.
To everyone's surprise, Neuvillette's blood was actually a brilliant golden color.
After a series of tests, a trace of shock actually appeared on Yue's calm little face.
"The purity is one hundred percent, and the energy level in the blood is very high, far surpassing the blood extracted from the Bathysmal Vishap's body."
"If this blood is diluted, one drop would be enough for one thousand people to use!"
After saying this, the gaze Yue directed at Neuvillette actually carried a hint of fervor.
"Really? Let me see!"
Hearing the commotion, Daphne once again brought her miniature self back online, then jumped onto the table to inspect the various data after the test, making tutting sounds as she read.
"I never saw a pure-blooded dragon on the God-Forsaken Continent, but I've seen one in this world."
"Who is this?"
Looking at the miniature Daphne, Neuvillette asked.
"Her name is Daphne, from another world. Due to a certain situation, she's temporarily residing in this body."
"The Dragon Blood Potion was partially completed using the methods and experience Daphne provided."
Sangonomiya Kokomi explained, which was also the reason she had brought Gorou along.
Afterwards, Sangonomiya Kokomi looked at Daphne and asked.
"Daphne, have you rested up yet?"
"Not yet. This battle consumed too much energy, I need to rest for two more days."
"Still, dividing a portion of my spiritual power to communicate with you all is no difficult task for me."
At this point, Daphne clicked her tongue again.
"Good grief, an Elemental Dragon, how rare. I don't even know if there are still any Elemental Dragons left on the God-Forsaken Continent!"
"It's a good thing you're not in our world, otherwise you'd probably be hunted to the ends of the earth by a bunch of old demigod bastards, who would then strip every single part off your body to use and increase their chances of becoming gods."
Hearing Daphne's words, Neuvillette felt a sudden chill run down his spine. He couldn't tell if she was praising or mocking him, and in the end, he could only manage a somewhat forced smile.
"But as an Elemental Dragon, why is your strength so poor? Could there be some kind of power limit across different worlds?"
Poor strength?
Neuvillette was slightly stunned. It had been a long time since he had heard anyone say such words to him, which made him curious about how powerful the pure-blooded dragons in Daphne's world were.
After hearing Neuvillette's question, Daphne thought for a moment and then said.
"Let me put it this way. If a pure-blooded Elemental Dragon really appeared on the God-Forsaken Continent, just a few drops of blood from it could contain enough energy to easily make a small city vanish from the world."
"That's why, when I heard that a single drop of your blood could only sustain a thousand ordinary people, I became a little curious."
Daphne's words left Neuvillette utterly astonished. Such terrifying power, even Dragon King Nibelungen probably couldn't achieve it, right?!
Beyond this world, there are truly many wondrous and fascinating other worlds.
Neuvillette couldn't help but feel a sudden urge to leave the continent of Teyvat and explore these other worlds, but the thought was quickly dismissed. Teyvat was currently facing a crisis of destruction, and he could not abandon everyone else to leave this world at such a time.
However, after everything was over, he could perhaps go and see this so-called God-Forsaken Continent if he had the chance.
"Um, my friend, can we discuss something?"
Daphne suddenly hopped onto Neuvillette's shoulder, acting completely familiar as she patted him and spoke.
"Could you lend me some of your blood to use?"
"If my staff uses the Dragon Blood of an Elemental Dragon as a material, my strength will increase significantly."
"At that time, I am confident that even if I face that woman, I can suppress her to some extent."
Feeling Daphne's incredibly expectant gaze, Neuvillette hesitated for a moment before speaking.
"Ms. Daphne, how much do you need?"
"Just a few hundred drops, I'm not asking for much!"
Hearing this, Neuvillette's face immediately darkened. She wanted to drain him dry!
Beside him, Sangonomiya Kokomi turned her head away in embarrassment, not daring to look at the expression on Neuvillette's face.
After a round of bargaining, Daphne successfully obtained thirty drops of dragon blood from Neuvillette.
Seeing the irrepressible grin on Daphne's face, Neuvillette felt he had still been swindled.
Looking at her expression, maybe just a few drops would have been enough.
Neuvillette felt a pang of regret. The main issue was that he would need to draw a lot of blood later. While losing too much blood wouldn't kill him, it would cause some physical discomfort and a certain decline in his strength.
At this moment, Neuvillette could only hope that Daphne would give him a pleasant surprise in the upcoming battle against Persephone.
Otherwise, he would have lost out big time this time!