[ Figuring out Tsurumaru's motivations is important. A weapon employed in the wrong hands can lead to a lot of problems. Zhongli is used to considering such factors.

He keeps his voice calm, even; nothing aggressive nor disapproving. ]

Better an idea than mindless bloodshed. [ Something positive to lend Tsuru some concept of why Zhongli is asking. That Cryo Vision on his belt suggests a hidden side to his story, too. ] The ideal of Mondstadt is that of Freedom. Naturally, its people have had to defend themselves against outside agents which seek to deprive them of that ideal.

[ Tsuru might get to fight Abyss Mages soon... or maybe, he will look up at Stormterror in the future and feel something different. ]