Know Thyself, Know Thy Enemy

Know Thyself, Know Thy Enemy is the second part of .
==Steps==
# Go to Gentry Maocai's residence and make inquiries.
# Talk to the guards and make inquiries.
# Go to Xinyue Kiosk and eavesdrop on Gentry Maocai.
# Inform Xingqiu of Gentry Maocai's plan.
#*You will receive Letter.
==Dialogue==
;(Talk to the guards and make inquiries)
: Sturdy Wu: Who goes there?
: A Mondstadt merchant here for a meeting with Gentry Maocai.
:: Sturdy Wu: Really? He didn't mention anything about a meeting...
: I'm , a VIP client of your boss'!
:: Sturdy Wu: How strange, you're not on the guestlist...
: Sturdy Wu: The Master is dealing with some urgent business today. All prior appointments have been canceled.
: Paimon: Urgent business? ...What is it?
: Sturdy Wu: The Master has been working on a major business deal recently. He left early this morning to meet with a VIP client.
: Paimon: So where is he now?
: Sturdy Wu: I'm sorry, the Master has stressed that we must not disclose the information to just anyone...
: "Just anyone"? Are you saying we are not his VIP clients?
: Sturdy Wu: N—No! I mean yes, yes you are! Ah... I—I meant no offense, please believe me...
: Take me to Gentry Maocai or suffer the consequences!
: Would you like to explain these extra fees you are incurring to your boss, or shall I?
: Sturdy Wu: I'm sorry, I'm sorry! Master is currently in business negotiations at Xinyue Kiosk!
: Sturdy Wu: I beg for your mercy! Please, my master will show me no leniency if he finds out...
: Paimon: Well, MY master has much more important things to do than talking to rude guards like you.
: Paimon: Luckily for you, your bad attitude will be the last thing on our minds when my master's busy negotiating a big business deal with your boss!
: Sturdy Wu: Th—Thank you, thank you! May your business forever be blessed by the Lord of Geo!
;(Leaving Gentry Maocai's estate, you discuss matters in a low voice...)
: Paimon: Nice work, ! Paimon never knew you were such a tough negotiator.
: I was just bluffing.
:: Paimon: Is that so? Well then. Now Paimon knows not to let your wily ways get the better of her in the future!
: You did great too.
:: Paimon: Tee-hee! Paimon loves compliments and all... but treating Paimon to some tasty snacks would show that you really mean it!
: Paimon: Anyway, seems like the VIP client in question must be one of the Fatui.
: I think you're right.
: This could work in our favor.
: Paimon: In that case, let's get ourselves over to the Xinyue Kiosk!
;(After earlier dialogue)
: Paimon: Seems business is booming at the Xinyue Kiosk. No one should notice if we blend in there.
: Paimon: But either way, if we wanna know what kinda shady business they're up to, we better be careful!
;(Talk to Sturdy Wu)
: I—I'm sorry if my mistake earlier caused any offence.
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;(Go to Xinyue Kiosk and eavesdrop on Gentry Maocai)
: Gentry Maocai: I understand. I do. Please do not worry, you have my word that the order will be completed as promised.
: Agent: Hmm... The subordinate I sent was not quite so optimistic in his appraisal. Is somebody being uncooperative?
: Gentry Maocai: Ah... We just ran into a minor procurement problem is all. We haven't managed to purchase the Cor Lapis yet.
: Gentry Maocai: But it's nothing for you to worry about. If Chang the Ninth won't sell, I can buy from someone else.
: Agent: That would be most ideal. I remind you again that the Fatui care only about the result.
: Agent: We are willing to lend a certain degree of support to this transaction. But if it is not completed in time...
: Agent: You may suddenly find our good will comes at a price you cannot afford.
: Gentry Maocai: I understand... I am indebted to you for your protection. You know I would not dream of disappointing you, don't you?
: Agent: We shall see when the time comes.
: Gentry Maocai: *sigh* Darn that old man Chang!
;(You hear the voices of Gentry Maocai and the Agent through the divider screen, and you can't help but grow infuriated by what they are saying...)
: Paimon: So Mr. Gentry Maocai is colluding with the Fatui!
: Paimon: Who knows if Guhua Geek has made any progress. Should we go tell him?
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;(Inform Xingqiu of Gentry Maocai's plan)
: Paimon: Hmph! You said that you had other things to look into, as if you're some sort of man of mystery...
: Paimon: When actually all you meant was you wanted somewhere new to park your backside while you read your book!
: We know what Gentry Maocai's up to now.
:
;(You share with Xingqiu what you have learned about Gentry Maocai...)
: Xingqiu: I see. I guessed as much.
: Paimon: Did you really guess, or are you just saying that to sound clever?
: Xingqiu: The course of action we must take is now clear. To start with, please deliver this letter to the Feiyun Commerce Guild. They will know what to do.
: Xingqiu: My liege, for reasons that I cannot explain, I will be unable to join you.
: Xingqiu: There is no need for you to read the contents of the letter, when the time comes—
: Paimon: Whew, this writing is super hard to read! Paimon can't make heads or tails of it...
: It's in an ancient script, perhaps?
: A secret text that needs a cipher, perhaps?
: Xingqiu: Ugh...
: Xingqiu: Hence why I said there's no need for you to read it...
: Xingqiu: The Feiyun Commerce Guild will have someone who can understand it.
: Paimon: But why do you wanna get them involved? They're one of the bigwig commerce guilds in Liyue — why would they wanna help us?
: What is the Feiyun Commerce Guild?
: Paimon: Since we got to Liyue, Paimon keeps hearing people mention it. Seems they oversee a lot of business that goes on around here.
: Paimon: Having such big backing would be great and all... But are you sure they'd wanna help?
: Xingqiu: No need to worry about that. From what I know, they share my sense of chivalry.
: Xingqiu: Once they have read the carefully reasoned and passionately argued case I put forth in this letter, they will certainly be moved to action.
: How can you be sure?
: Why get them involved anyway?
: Xingqiu: Gentry Maocai must be taught a lesson he will never forget. This is something we cannot do on our own.
: Xingqiu: Also, I do not wish for anyone else to know of my involvement in this.
: Paimon: Why not? You're only doing this to try and help Chang the Ninth, right?
: Xingqiu: "To silently disappear at the matter's conclusion, concealing one's name and contribution," this is the chivalrous thing to do. To savor the memory is ample reward.
: Xingqiu: Each droplet of kindness I receive I am duty-bound to repay with a welling spring of gratitude. I seek neither praise nor reward.
: Paimon: That sounds very lovely. But be honest — you just want them to do it so you can carry on reading your book, don't you?
: Xingqiu: Thank you in advance for delivering this letter to the Feiyun Commerce Guild. Someone from the guild should be able to receive you near the Liuli Pavilion.
: Paimon: Hey! Stop ignoring Paimon!
;(Talk to Xingqiu again)
: Xingqiu: Apologies, my liege. I will be unable to join you.
: Xingqiu: So long as this letter makes it to the Feiyun Commerce Guild, they will be sure to take action.
==Soundtracks==
==Other Languages==
==Change History==
es:Conoce a tus enemigos y te conocerás a ti mismo
ja:敵を知り策を決める