[ Zhongli nods. It seems like he's agreeing with Claude's words, but: ]

It will be easier to convey what you need to know if you ask us questions instead of sitting through a lecture for a few days. Though, as willing as I am to provide you with anything you seek to know, there are also certain rules that bind those who possess such knowledge. Your host is better able to circumvent these rules than I am, though there are still hard limits that we face.

[ Certain truths that, once spoken to an unauthorized party, will instantly bring divine retribution. ]