Istaroth, the Ruler of Time, and Rhinedottir, Gold, the Ruler of Life, meet in the aftermath of Version 7.1. Two ancient beings, two fundamental authorities, and two minds that know far more about Teyvat than they are willing to reveal.

Their meeting is shaped by Ronova's fall, the loss of the Authority of Death, the Tsaritsa's plan, the Six Gnoses, the mysteries surrounding Asmoday, and the consequences of the events in Snezhnaya.

Suddenly, they sense a third presence.