[ Zhongli nods. Seonho is putting everything together, which is good. It would be ineffective if the outlanders dissolved into infighting amongst one another. Seonho has the potential to lead, so if he could put that to use... hmm. ]
That is a good question.
[ Setting aside his tea, he rolls up his right sleeve, revealing black letters covering his skin. The seal's verses move in real time, circling his body like some sort of restraint. Which it is. ]
I discovered that our mysterious host has conveniently given me a seal upon arrival. While the seal is in effect, much of my divine power is suppressed. It would be easy for Celestia to believe that I have chosen to go into seclusion instead of governing in the public eye. As long as Liyue is at peace, my contract will continue to be fulfilled. I am unable to enact significant or powerful feats for the nonce, but I can still be of some trivial assistance.
[ There is of course the other, more dangerous possibility: that Celestia does not see, because this was orchestrated by one of their own. Zhongli doesn't say that, though. ]
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That is a good question.
[ Setting aside his tea, he rolls up his right sleeve, revealing black letters covering his skin. The seal's verses move in real time, circling his body like some sort of restraint. Which it is. ]
I discovered that our mysterious host has conveniently given me a seal upon arrival. While the seal is in effect, much of my divine power is suppressed. It would be easy for Celestia to believe that I have chosen to go into seclusion instead of governing in the public eye. As long as Liyue is at peace, my contract will continue to be fulfilled. I am unable to enact significant or powerful feats for the nonce, but I can still be of some trivial assistance.
[ There is of course the other, more dangerous possibility: that Celestia does not see, because this was orchestrated by one of their own. Zhongli doesn't say that, though. ]