Scaramouche had traveled the continent of Teyvat for many years and discovered secrets unknown to ordinary people. Coupled with the hidden information he obtained from the Fatui in Snezhnaya about this world, Scaramouche didn't believe that Feng Yi, the traveler, wouldn't be tempted.
No traveler would refuse the allure of hidden secrets. If there was one, he'd offer another. "The secret of the world in exchange for a Gnosis? Sounds somewhat interesting, but I'm afraid I have to decline. I have no pursuit of so-called world secrets, nor do I believe any secret is worth a precious Gnosis..." Feng Yi, holding his spear, sat on a nearby stone and waved his hand at Scaramouche, refusing without a second thought.
He knew many secrets about this world, and he would eventually learn the rest. The transaction held very little appeal for him. Although he was a traveler, Feng Yi focused more on appreciating the scenery and making friends along the journey, rather than being obsessed with hidden secrets. In this regard, he was very different from other travelers.
"How... how could I have miscalculated?" Scaramouche found it difficult to accept Feng Yi's refusal, clenching his fists, unable to understand why Feng Yi would reject such an enticement to knowledge. Feng Yi: "Perhaps, maybe, possibly because I'm a mundane person." Scaramouche's gaze was fixed on the man who didn't play by the rules. The other party seemed very wary of him. His seemingly casual posture was accompanied by a tight grip on his spear, his peripheral vision constantly on Scaramouche, ready to fight at any moment. How interesting! Scaramouche hadn't encountered such an interesting person in a long time – so rational and cautious.
"Since you're not interested in world secrets, let's change the wager. You help me retrieve the Electro Archon's Gnosis, and I'll help you kill someone. How about that?" Scaramouche offered a different condition. If Feng Yi refused again, he wouldn't have anything else to offer.
"This is something I can consider. However, a Gnosis is very precious. I don't think anyone's life is worth that much..." It seemed the Seven Archons had reached an unspoken understanding, intentionally or unintentionally helping the Tsaritsa of Snezhnaya gather the seven Gnoses. According to the game's plot, the Anemo Archon Barbatos had his Gnosis stolen by the Fatui Harbinger, La Signora. Honestly speaking, even if Barbatos was as lazy as he was and neglected his cultivation, he was still a victor of the Archon War, one of the seven most powerful Archons. In terms of strength, he was in the same league as the Tsaritsa; the gap might be significant, but it wouldn't be too vast. La Signora, endowed with some power from the Cryo Archon by the Tsaritsa, was very powerful, but her strength was far from that of an Archon. Didn't you see La Signora instantly defeated by the Raiden Shogun's single strike? This is the most direct reflection of the gap between La Signora and an Archon. Therefore, Barbatos having his Gnosis stolen by La Signora was definitely him going easy... no, a deliberate act, a performance to give away the Gnosis and cooperate with the Tsaritsa's plan. As for the Geo Archon Morax, he handed over his Gnosis through a transaction, staging a grand play. Judging by the price paid by both sides, La Signora's sacrifice was nowhere near the value of a Gnosis. Morax intentionally helped the Tsaritsa gather the seven Gnoses to complete her ultimate plan.
As for Inazuma, it was even more bewildering. In the story, the Traveler fell into a trap set by Scaramouche and was rescued by Yae Miko, who arrived in time and used the Electro Archon's Gnosis as a ransom. Isn't this utter nonsense? Let alone whether Yae Miko's strength was enough to defeat Scaramouche, even if she couldn't, she could certainly escape with the Traveler, right? If that's the case, why give up a Gnosis? The truth is, all the Archons knew about the Tsaritsa's plan to gather the seven Gnoses, and most of them were secretly helping the Tsaritsa complete this plan. Why "most" here? Because among the Seven Archons, the Hydro Archon is an exception. The new Hydro Archon has sided with the Heavenly Principles and attempts to use their power to judge the gods. Feng Yi speculates that Fontaine, the nation of Hydro, will be the most intense and cruel battlefield. Because he harbored the Oceanid Lyra, Feng Yi could no longer be friends with the Hydro Archon he had never met. Coupled with the conflict of faction choices, their confrontation would eventually happen. Since that's the case, Feng Yi decided to strike first and kill this cowardly lackey of the Heavenly Principles. Then, in conjunction with the Fatui's scheme, Feng Yi planned to cause a huge disturbance in Fontaine.
"You mean... deicide?!" A flicker of surprise crossed Scaramouche's eyes. This was unlike Feng Yi's usual behavior. As far as he knew, Feng Yi had always been benevolent in his travels from Liyue to Mondstadt and Inazuma, getting along well with the local Archons. Why did he suddenly have the idea of deicide? Then, who would be Feng Yi's target? The Dendro Archon? The Hydro Archon? The Pyro Archon? Or the Cryo Archon herself? Scaramouche found the mere thought incredibly exciting. Such a grand feat was much more interesting than manipulating some humans. "Exchanging a god's life for a Gnosis. It's quite reasonable, isn't it?" Feng Yi said with a smile, his brightest smile delivering the most brutal statement. "Then who is your target? If the opponent is too strong, I won't participate!" Scaramouche's eyelids twitched as he saw Feng Yi's seemingly harmless smile, and he asked immediately. He needed to consider the target Archon's strength and the distribution of forces in their nation before deciding whether to agree. If the success rate was too low, he wouldn't go to his death. "The Hydro Archon of Fontaine!" "Deal!" Scaramouche adjusted the brim of his hat, revealing a slightly excited smile. The Fatui had the most elaborate plans in Fontaine, with at least three Harbingers stationed there. With him added to the mix, it would be truly interesting. Scaramouche suddenly looked forward to that day. However, before that, he needed to go to Fontaine and make his own arrangements. "Well then, Lord Feng Yi, we'll meet again in Fontaine. I'll notify you when the time is right. Don't forget to bring the Electro Archon's Gnosis with you then..." Scaramouche nodded and smiled at Feng Yi, then waved his hand to activate the mechanisms of his boat and quickly left the area. Being targeted by that madman Scaramouche would be enough to give the new Hydro Archon a headache. Feng Yi's next planned stop was Sumeru, and only after that would he go to Fontaine. Scaramouche was one of his pawns for pre-arranging Fontaine, so to speak. He harbored doubts about his reliability; his true plans had not yet begun.