I opened a shop on the Astral Train-Chapter 83

Even Furina was surprised to find one in her hands.

She stared at it curiously, wondering what kind of treasure she might get within it.

So, she opened it.

A red light burst from the envelope, dazzling everyone.

Kevin, who was standing nearby, was stunned.

"No way! A jackpot on the first try? Seriously?!"

As the red light faded, 32 knights in full armor appeared. Each held a rapier in one hand and a small round shield in the other.

The leading knight stepped forward, knelt on one knee, and saluted Furina.

"Lancelot, at your command, my queen."

Xiao frowned, sensing their power. "These knights... their strength..."

He could tell that their combat abilities were nearly on par with his own. And their leader—his aura was overwhelming in all aspects...

Furina blinked, completely bewildered. "Are you talking to me?"

Lancelot nodded. "Yes, my queen. The Lancelot Knights await your command."

Yuri chuckled, offering his congratulations. "Congrats, Furina. These knights hold incredible power."

Furina was in utter awe as she stared at the sight in front of her.

Suddenly, a thought struck her.

Fontaine's prophecy.

With warriors like these, she no longer had to fear it.

She clenched her fists, excitement bubbling up inside her. "With a force like this, I don't have to worry about Fontaine's future anymore!"

March 7th, still in awe, turned to Yuri. "Yuri, where did these guys come from? You can summon actual people from your red envelopes?!"

Yuri smirked. "It's all random. These knights are from the Lancelot Order, originating from a game world called War Will."

Asmodeus, who had been listening, perked up. "A game world? Do they have special abilities?"

Yuri nodded. "Yes, two skills in total."

"First, Guardian's Oath: If their liege is in danger, they will instantly appear by their side."

"Second, Lancelot's Duel: This forces a 1v1 fight with an enemy of similar or lower strength. During the duel, Lancelot Knights gain one second of invincibility with every attack."

Everyone was stunned.

"That's completely overpowered!" Qingque exclaimed.

Kevin, meanwhile, was practically drooling with envy.

A personal army of elite knights?! If only he had them! Just imagine leading them into battle—an unstoppable force!

And their armor... it looked incredible!

Furina was so ecstatic that she could barely sit still.

Long live Her Majesty Asmodeus! If she hadn't invited her, she never would've received this red envelope. No knights, no newfound confidence!

From now on, she vowed to support Asmodeus without question.

Yuri smiled as he watched her reaction. "You might want to send them outside for now. The cabin's a bit cramped."

Furina snapped out of her daze and quickly gave the order.

The Lancelot Knights marched onto the deck to stand guard.

She turned to Yuri and bowed deeply. "Thank you, Yuri."

Yuri waved a hand dismissively. "No need for thanks. It's just your good luck."

Then, he clapped his hands together. "Alright, who's next? Let's see if anyone else gets lucky tonight."

Kevin eagerly watched the others open their red envelopes, itching to see what they would get.

He suddenly tugged at Yuri's sleeve. "Yuri, are these red envelopes for sale?"

Yuri smirked. "Same price as the scratch cards. 1,000 Star Coin's each."

Kevin hesitated, then checked his inventory.

After a moment's thought, he gritted his teeth and exchanged his Star Coin's for seven red envelopes.

Hugging them tightly, he prepared to open them one by one.

Furina, watching Kevin, tilted her head. "Kevin, where did you get seven red envelopes? Didn't you already open one?"

Kevin grinned. "I bought them. Yuri sells them."

Furina's eyes widened. She immediately turned to Yuri. "Does he have a chance to get what I got..."

Yuri merely chuckled in response. "I'm not telling!"

Furina pouted as she shook her head.

One by one, everyone else opened their red envelopes.

Most received ordinary items, but everyone was satisfied—it was all about the fun and tradition.

Klee, however, only got a bag of candy.

Not that she was unhappy—candy was still a treat!

Yuri sighed.

"Well, at least she's happy."

After everyone had opened their red envelopes, Kevin eagerly turned to the seven he had just purchased.

Lining them up on a chair in a neat row, he studied them intently.

March 7th raised an eyebrow. "What kind of ritual are you about to perform this time?"

Previously, whenever Kevin scratched a trash-can lottery ticket, he would conduct bizarre pre-game ceremonies—bathing, burning incense, even dancing.

She never understood where he got these strange superstitions from.

Kevin scratched his head. "Huh? A ritual? Not today."

Without warning, he snatched up all the red envelopes and tore them open in one swift motion.

"I'll just open them! Before luck realizes what's happening!"

A golden flash filled the air—and then, silence.

Kevin slumped into the chair, utterly defeated.

In front of him lay seven apples.

March 7th shook her head, sighing. "See? This is what happens when you gamble too much. Kevin, maybe you should stop playing these games so often."

Kevin sat there in a daze, staring at the ceiling, despair etched across his face.

Suddenly, a loud noise came from outside the cabin.

Klee, who had been playing by the window, turned her eyes toward the sky.

The moon hung high, and countless stars dotted the night.

A burst of fireworks exploded overhead, filling the sky with brilliant colors.

Then another.

And another.

"Boom!"

"Bang!"

"Swoosh—BOOM!"

Klee clapped her hands in delight. "Fireworks! Fireworks!"

The six little ones grabbed their night lanterns and rushed toward the deck. "Klee is going to light her night lantern~"

Zhongli, watching the fireworks illuminate the sky, turned to everyone inside. "Let's all head to the deck and enjoy the fireworks together."

With that, he led the way.

Nahida stepped onto the deck, her eyes widening as she took in the sight before her.

Fireworks continued bursting above, one after another, painting the night in vibrant colors.

Happiness radiated from her face.

She had seen fireworks before—but only in dreams. This was the first time she was seeing them in real life.

Nearby, even Asmodeus and Silver Wolf—the two internet-addicted girls—had finally put away their PS5s, quietly admiring the breathtaking display.

Hu Tao and Kevin, meanwhile, were engaged in a very serious debate.

"Kevin, look at that one! That one's the biggest!"

"No, no, this one's bigger. Look over there!"

March 7th had already taken out her phone, capturing the moment.

Ningguang, watching the sky full of fireworks, gestured for her attendants to bring out their own firework supplies.

"Everyone! Let's set off fireworks together!"

The six little ones cheered and ran over excitedly.

Kevin, March 7th, Hu Tao, and the others eagerly gathered around the pile of fireworks, each selecting their favorite.

Yuri picked up Klee and showed her how to use the fireworks safely.

"Klee, aim this end at the sky. Are you ready?"

Klee beamed. "Klee is ready~"

Yuri lit the fuse, and seconds later, a firework shot into the sky, exploding into a dazzling pattern.

"Wow~ So pretty~"

One by one, fireworks continued launching from the tube in Klee's hands.

She couldn't stop smiling.

Kevin, never one to hold back, lugged over a massive 50-round, 25-tube fireworks launcher and aimed it at the sky.

"March, help me light this!"

March 7th quickly pulled out a lighter and ignited the fuse.

Seconds later, Kevin hoisted the launcher onto his shoulder and let loose a rapid-fire barrage of fireworks, streaking across the sky like a Gatling gun.

50 fireworks exploded simultaneously, sending the display into a spectacular finale.

Asmodeus, watching this, decided she wanted in on the fun. She picked up a similar launcher and slung it over her shoulder.

"Silver Wolf, light this for me!"

Turning around, he realized Silver Wolf had already grabbed her own launcher and was running off to play.

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Scanning the deck, Asmodeus spotted Barnabas quietly admiring the scene.

"Barnabas! Come help me light this!"

Barnabas took the firestarter from the Lady and lit the fuse.

"Your Majesty Asmodeus, be careful."

Asmodeus waved a hand. "It's fine, it's fine. Just do it."

The launcher roared to life, sending another flurry of fireworks skyward.

"Awesome! This is so much fun! Barnabas, you should try it too! I didn't bring you here just to watch."

Barnabas chuckled. "Alright, I'll join in."

He picked up a firework launcher of his own and ignited it.

Zhongli, standing to the side with a cup of tea in hand, quietly admired the scene before him.

Just then, Hu Tao ran over. "Guest! Guest! Come light some fireworks! I got a super big one just for you!"

She handed him a massive firework tube, her eyes shining with excitement.

Zhongli, rarely one to show much emotion, smiled. "Alright, Hall Master."

As the fireworks show continued, the festivities carried on in full swing.

Meanwhile, inside the cabin, Feixiao, Venti, and Kaeya remained fast asleep, completely oblivious to the commotion outside.

Eventually, the fireworks slowed, and lanterns began to rise from the streets of Liyue Harbor.

Zhongli watched them ascend, a thoughtful expression on his face.

"These lanterns represent the people of Liyue's hopes for peace and prosperity."

Xiao, standing beside him, nodded. "And it is our duty to protect those wishes and ensure Liyue remains at peace. I'll go patrol now."

Zhongli glanced at him, already knowing what he had planned. The Lantern Festival was the most important celebration in Liyue, but it was also the night when demons and spirits were most active.

"Be careful."

Xiao nodded before vanishing into the night.

Yuri, seeing this, turned to Rios. "Rios, go back him up."

Rios nodded and swiftly followed Xiao's path.

Zhongli turned to Jing Yuan. "General Jing Yuan, would you be willing to sell me a Clear Spirit Pill?"

Jing Yuan smiled. "Just one? I'll bring it to you tomorrow."

Zhongli inclined his head. "Thank you."

Jing Yuan waved it off.

"Think nothing of it."