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The Balladeer: You actually managed to find this place. Congratulations.

Paimon: So you're another Fatui Harbinger... like Signora and Childe?

The Balladeer: Signora and Childe? Huh... I didn't know you and my two least reliable colleagues were acquainted.

The Balladeer: I'm The Balladeer, No.6 of the Fatui Harbingers. Delighted to meet you, O Mighty Traveler.

The Balladeer: So many visitors today. To what do I owe the honor?

[Traveler]: You're manufacturing Delusions...

[Traveler]: You're giving Delusions to the resistance...

The Balladeer: Oh, so that's what this is about.

The Balladeer: I think you've got the wrong idea. I know how this looks, but I'm just here to follow orders.

The Balladeer: I'm obviously not the mastermind behind this. Aren't you supposed to be pretty tough? What are you waiting for, go get them.

The Balladeer: You're getting all worked up over nothing. Huh... didn't have you down as being so weak.

Paimon: How can you say this is nothing?

The Balladeer: How can you call it anything more? It's the way of the world. Human life is worthless.

The Balladeer: They were always going to die, with or without a Delusion. At least having one gives them a chance to fulfill their ambitions.

The Balladeer: Do you have any idea how useful the Vision Hunt Decree is to us? It took a lot of work to make it happen. Obviously it was in our best interests.

The Balladeer: Good news is, our hard work is finally paying off. Generating conflict creates a big market for Delusions. Now we just let the promise of power draw in the weak...

The Balladeer: For just a small price, they get the feeling of controlling the world. Trading their life for supreme power... pretty good deal, don't you think?

Paimon: So the Fatui started the Vision Hunt Decree? You've been behind it all along?

The Balladeer: From the outside, Inazuma looks pretty impenetrable, but on the inside... it's a land of opportunity. With a little effort, we were able to break them down from within.

The Balladeer: Eternity stretches things out over a long time. But each moment within it becomes all the more fragile.

The Balladeer: Take your friend in the resistance, for example. There's nothing you can do now. He's a lost cause.

The Balladeer: Just like a bubble on the water. Beautiful for a moment, then total destruction.

The Balladeer: The more it takes from them, the more tightly they hold onto it. And the more incompetend they are, the more determined they are to fight it! Hahaha, it's such a farce, you have to see the funny side.

[Traveler]: Don't you dare mock Tepperi...

[Traveler]: He's not incompetent!

Paimon: Hey! [Traveler], calm down...

Haypasia: Traveler? It is you!

Paimon: Ah! It's Haypasia!

[Traveler]: Long time no see!

[Traveler]: Didn't expect to run into you here.

Haypasia: Ahh, what a pleasant surprise! It's so nice to see the two of you again.

Nahida: Who's this...?

Paimon: She's a scholar we met in the Avidya Forest! When we last saw each other, she was still training in the uh, what's it called... "Satyavada Life"?

Nahida: Oh... I see.

Haypasia: That's right, we're old friends! You've come at just the right time. Ever since I've come here, hardly anyone has even talked to me.

Paimon: Haypasia, you're way too excited about this! Actually, for you to leave the Avidya Forest means... you're not in training anymore?

Paimon: Wait, no... Did you already finish your training and reach Paripurna Life?

Haypasia: Hehehe... What do you think?

Haypasia: My consciousness... has already managed to make contact with the divine.

Nahida: ...Hmm?

Paimon: You did it!? Congratulations!

[Traveler]: I'm really happy for you.

[Traveler]: You're truly amazing!

Haypasia: Haha, it's so exhilarating to share this sublime joy with others at long last!

Haypasia: When my consciousness made contact with the gods... What a supreme and unparalleled experience that was...

Paimon: That sounds incredible...

[Traveler]: Actually, we're here for Tighnari...

[Traveler]: We're in a hurry, so let's chat about this next time.

Haypasia: Oh, alright... Actually, please wait - I haven't forgotten my promise to you.

Haypasia: Remember? I promised to help you understand what you saw from Irminsul once I gained deeper insights.

Haypasia: My current self has not only gained true insight, but I can even help you establish a direct connection to the consciousness of the divine!

Paimon: Y-You can do that?

[Traveler]: Do you believe her, Nahida?

Nahida: I've never heard of anything like that, but... if you want to give it a try, I'll do my best to protect your consciousness during the process.

Haypasia: Hold on, I've brought some Spirit Borneol with me. This is still a crucial part of the ceremony.

Haypasia lights the Spirit Borneol.

Paimon: Uh, we're using that incense again?

Haypasia: Alright, now... hold my hand. I'll help you establish a pathway to connect your consciousness.

Nahida: Okay.

Haypasia: Ready?