Genshin Impact: The Road to Reversal

Chapter 589 You use a feint, I'll use a counter-strategy

“Reverse the properties of the elements...and simultaneously offset the fluctuations…” Rek'os said gravely.

"No way, you can do that?" Karin exclaimed in surprise.

"This is by no means an ordinary method. It requires extremely precise control and a deep understanding of the nature of the elements."

“You mean ‘Nighthawk’?” Rednos asked.

"I'm afraid so, but it requires precise calculations, and Itt just happens to have mastered this technology. They utilized the characteristics of the array's core itself, reversing its energy into other types of energy, and at the same time used the reverse fluctuations generated by the conversion to counteract the normal feedback when the array's core was touched."

"So what you perceive is not a 'cut-off' void, but an illusion of 'everything being normal,' even though the flow of elements has fundamentally changed?" Rednos continued.

Rek'os nodded without saying a word.

Seeing this, he stroked his chin: "No wonder, she really is a capable young lady. She can detect abnormalities and quickly dispatch a reconnaissance team to pinpoint the core of the problem. She's really reliable."

Then he looked at Rek'os and said, "But is it really a good idea not to accept such a reliable little girl as a paladin?"

Upon hearing this, Peruvieri gave a helpless laugh: "Heh, Lord Shadow King should ask Lord Sugnir about this matter, after all, he was the one who started the trial that year."

"Oh, I see, I understand now." Rednos nodded, instantly understanding.

“So now the question is, where is the machine used to reverse the array’s core?” Rekows said.

Upon hearing this, Rednos was surprised: "Huh? Then it should definitely be placed at the position of the reversed array eye, and as the one who set up the array eye in the first place, how could you not know the exact location?"

Rek'os scratched his head: "Uh, to be precise... yes."

"Huh?" everyone exclaimed.

"My God, you're supposed to be the creator, can you please be a little more reliable?" Rednos complained.

"To my shame, the records when the array's core was initially set up were too brief, and the glacial topography has also undergone some natural changes since then, so its location may have shifted slightly," Rek'os explained.

Upon hearing this, Rednos covered his forehead and sighed, "Ha, I knew I shouldn't have relied on you..."

At this moment, the guard spoke up again: "My lords need not worry about this, because the young lady has already located all the Fallen Gods' locations based on the flow of elemental power after the reversal. At the same time, she has also discovered a core location, which is the extraction device that Lady Peruvier saw earlier."

"Isn't that machine just an illusion?" Zixuan asked.

"But that's not actually the case. It's the core link of all machinery. All the transformed elements eventually flow there, where they are purified and then transported. Theoretically, destroying that core device would cut off the energy supply to all transformation nodes, paralyzing the entire system."

Rednos and Rek'os exchanged a glance.

"A feint to the east while attacking in the west, a covert maneuver—truly a well-prepared plan," Rednos said, arms crossed. "He figured we would definitely divert our attention from that machine, which is why he did this so openly. Too bad, he never expected that we also have a mechanical expert here."

"She acts like she's your contractor," Rek'aos said coldly.

"So the objective is clear: as long as we destroy the core machine, the other machines will naturally stop operating, right?" Karin asked.

Zhao Heng pondered, "I'm afraid it's not that simple. If it were, he wouldn't have so openly told us the location of the core machine."

“That’s right. Even if that core machine is an energy hub, Ete must have anticipated that we would attack it, so he must have deployed heavy defenses, and there might even be hidden traps,” Rednos said.

“So the most easily overlooked places are actually the most dangerous,” Peruvieri said.

“In that case, let’s turn the tables on them,” Rednos said. “Aren’t they setting a trap in the core, waiting for us to fall into it? Then let’s fall into it in front of them, and do it in a big way.”

"Huh? Did I hear that right?" Karin was stunned for a moment.

"Of course, because only in this way will they believe that it is our main force that has fallen into the trap."

"You mean a feint attack?" Rek'os asked, realizing what was happening.

"That's right. Not only the core, but also the extraction devices for other array eyes. As far as I know, most of the barbarians that were previously recruited in Linghuang have been lost in the operation in the Abyss. With their current manpower and strength, it is difficult for them to mobilize troops, let alone send heavy troops to guard multiple places at the same time. This is also one of the secondary reasons why they did not take immediate action after arriving at the glacier."

“I see. So as long as we focus our attacks on the places they are most likely to heavily guard and keep them occupied, everything will naturally fall into place,” Claire analyzed.

“And the core facility is where the troops are gathered,” Zixuan said.

“That’s right.” Rednos snapped his fingers. “They can use feints, and so can we.”

"Then, who should be in charge of the feint attack?" Zhao Heng asked.

A feint attack, though it sounds easy, would mean facing the combined top forces of the Fallen God Brigade, and possibly even encountering Night Hawk. Furthermore, the scale of the attack needed to be large enough to convince the enemy that it was the main force.

As the Ice Emperor, Rek'os cannot act rashly, and neither can Rednos, the Shadow Master. Therefore, they need someone who can truly attract their attention and possesses sufficient strength and influence.

At this moment, Peruvieri spoke up: "Let me do it. I don't know if I can surpass the five fallen elements who are legendary and on par with the eight guardians, but the title of Glacier Paladin is definitely a good gimmick."

“Count me in then,” Clementine stepped forward with a smile. “How could I be left out of something like this?”

Seeing this, Rednos smiled slyly: "Having two 'rising stars' of paladins in charge is indeed the best gimmick, but you don't need to belittle yourselves like this. Don't worry, the current users of the five corrupted elements are just beginning to show their potential, merely empty names. Compared to the Calamity of yesteryear, only 'God of War' It and 'Demon Slayer' Phantom are somewhat decent. As for the other three..."

"Tsk tsk tsk, to be honest, it's pretty much watered down." Rednos said, shaking his head seriously.

"Even so, we cannot let our guard down."

Rek'os interrupted Rednos's teasing.

“Peruvieri, Clementine, you are indeed excellent candidates in terms of both strength and status. However, this operation is extremely dangerous. You may be facing a trap, or even Nighthawk himself. I will send an elite squad of knights to assist you, and at the same time, I will be with this guy in the rear to provide support at any time.” He pointed to Rednos beside him and said.

"Speaking of which, how many array nodes did you set up in total?" Rednos asked Rek'os.