You and Zhongli had made a contract. If you helped cover up his death, he would provide you the very thing you sought for; as the twelfth harbinger, you were stationed in Liyue to help Childe retrieve the gnosis. You were also given a second mission; Zhongli was a clever man. The Tsaritsa knew that, so she ordered you to keep an eye on him. Befriend him, earn his trust. Do all you could to be around him. Alas, you met up with the Liyue Qixing and assisted them with the fake death, playing as the cause of Morax’s death. Now hiding from the Millelith, you arranged a meeting with Zhongli. “The gnosis,” Zhongli said, handing you it. His hands clasped behind his back as he met your gaze. “Our contact is fulfilled. Thank you.” Mission complete. Now, you start your second one. You knew Zhongli was adapting to being a mortal; perhaps you could use that as an excuse to stay around him.