Genshin Impact: I am the Great General of Liyue

Chapter 129 Toy Research Institute

After giving his assessment, Paimon once again adopted a knowing look and stared disdainfully at D'Artagnan.

"So that explains why you dared to bring Tok here; you must have done your homework beforehand."

"Actually... I wouldn't say I've done any research. I have absolutely no idea what the inside of this 'research institute' is like."

D'Artagnan gave an unexpected answer, which surprised Paimon.

"Then, don't you care about your brother's safety?"

"How could that be... No matter what danger there is, I will take it all for him—isn't that the role of 'older brother'? Besides, even Tok understands the meaning of fighting, and this meaning has been brewing in my heart for so many years..."

Just as D'Artagnan was about to continue speaking, Tok ran back from the entrance.

"Brother, what are you still talking about? Lead the way!"

Upon seeing his beloved younger brother, Datalia's smile instantly lit up his face.

"Haha, okay, leave it to me!"

After following D'Artagnan inside, Tok curiously looked around.

"Brother, brother, I heard Sister Lingling say there's a ferocious, evil monster with lots of teeth that eats people! Can 'One-Eyed Little Treasure' defeat that monster?"

Upon hearing Tok's description, Huiyuan corrected him, "He's fierce and menacing, with a mouth full of fangs."

"Yes! A ferocious monster with a mouth full of fangs, do you know what it is, brother?"

After Tok finished speaking, D'Artagnan replied without hesitation, "Of course I know. If you encounter it, remember to run far, far away, otherwise, even with 'One-Eyed Treasure' around, there's nothing you can do."

"Yes, I knew it! 'One-Eyed Treasure' is the strongest! It can defeat enemies and protect the world; it's Tok's favorite toy!"

"Yes, with it around, bad guys can't hurt Tok."

Seeing his brother's affirmation, Tok excitedly ran out.

"Hehe, I knew it! I'm going to find 'One-Eyed Little Treasure' to play now!"

"Hey, Tok, slow down..."

Tok suddenly ran through the gate, startling D'Artagnan.

After Tok entered the gate, it inexplicably closed, and D'Artagnan immediately panicked.

Seeing the tightly shut door, as hard as steel, D'Artagnan hurriedly said, "There's another way over there, let's hurry!"

The research institute was filled with various heat-generating instruments, which seemed to never be turned off, causing the surrounding temperature to rise slightly.

After dealing with the fire slime that had formed due to the increased temperature, Tartaglia hurriedly pressed the button to activate the mechanism.

"Hey, the door's open! Did my brother help?"

Upon hearing Tok's voice, D'Artagnan quickly looked down in the direction of the sound.

“That’s right, but Tok, wait a minute, let me check if it’s safe up ahead…”

However, Tok did not obey and ran away again.

D'Artagnan felt another pang of anxiety and let out a deep sigh.

"Sigh... I wish I hadn't spoiled him so much before."

Unable to jump down from the iron fence, I had no choice but to continue walking forward along the path.

Looking at the gears spinning on the ceiling, and the relic guardians being hoisted and transported like on an industrial production line, D'Artagnan felt even more nervous.

They quickened their pace, moving forward almost at a sprint. However, due to various slimes blocking their path, their speed was forced to slow down.

Along the way, there were not only fire slimes used as heat sources, but also lightning slimes that were locked up and used as batteries. The doctor really uses whatever he has.

They finally caught up with Tok, but they were still separated by a thick iron fence and could only look at each other.

D'Artagnan tried pressing the button, but there was no response, so she looked around.

Unsure whether Tok would be attacked by monsters, D'Artagnan had no choice but to continue with Tok to see if there were any other ways out.

"Tok, do you see that big cube in front of you? I need your help."

Little Tok, who was also tinkering with the mechanism, became excited after hearing Tadalia's words.

"Hey! Can Tok help my brother?"

"Of course, count down three, two, one, then we'll bump it together. Three... two... one..."

When the buttons were pressed simultaneously, both doors opened at the same time.

I really don't know why the Doctor would create such a door. Did he foresee that Tartaglia would come and deliberately set up a two-person cooperative switch?

After entering another mysterious door, strange laser beams appeared before them once more.

Tok stared at the rays, his eyes stinging so badly he couldn't open them.

"What is this? It's so bright!"

D'Artagnan tested it with his bow and arrow and discovered that the laser had the power to slice through a human body.

"Watch out, Tok! That's the 'Witch's Ray'—if you get hit by it, you'll turn into a lamb! Don't touch it!"

Tok, who had just reached out to touch the light, was so startled by these words that he quickly withdrew his hand.

"Oh my god, that's dangerous..."

This laser can burn through organic matter, but it doesn't seem to burn through inorganic matter, such as elements like iron and rock.

After reaching this conclusion, Huiyuan immediately unleashed the Geo element... Well, without the Geo element appearing, the system hadn't fully restored its functions, so even skills couldn't be used.

Huiyuan frowned, pulled out his pistol, and smashed the laser device.

"You can go."

Paimon, who had originally planned to use the ruins guarded by the assembly line as cover and go together, was stunned when he saw Huiyuan destroy the device.

"Is this how it was originally solved?"

Whether it was intentional or not, the PhD student's lab was like a level-based game, requiring cooperation from both sides to complete.

After overcoming numerous hardships and obstacles, they were finally reunited with Tok.

D'Artagnan breathed a sigh of relief and began to observe the lively little Tok.

"Phew... We're finally reunited. Tok, are you alright anywhere?"

"Injured? No, Tok thinks it's a lot of fun!"

Seeing Tok still grinning, Paimon couldn't help but complain.

"You're the only one who thinks it's funny; we're all terrified..."

Ignoring Paimon's complaints, Tok looked ahead again.

"That's...what a huge room! Is it the living room for the 'One-Eyed Little Treasures'?"

D'Artagnan followed the gaze and activated her Elemental Sight.

It was quite obvious that there were several Ruin Guardians sitting in the room, and their cores were full of energy.

Looking at the pipes still steaming, it's hard not to think that the doctor deliberately made this place like this.