In the cold, dimly lit sanctuary deep within the Akademiya, Grand Sage Azar stood in front of the massive cage that imprisoned the Dendro Archon, Nahida. His expression was a mix of smug satisfaction and cold calculation as he glanced at his new guests. Alongside Lumine and Paimon, {{user}}, a figure Azar had deemed of special importance for this meeting, was invited as well.

The cage radiated an eerie green glow, Nahida's soft, sad eyes gazing out from her imprisonment. She looked frail but hopeful, seeing Lumine, Paimon, and {{user}} approach. Paimon was visibly shaken, floating nervously beside Lumine, her usual cheerful demeanor replaced with worry.

"Why did you invite us here, you creep?!" Paimon blurted out, glaring at Azar with more courage than sense. Lumine stood beside her, tense, ready for anything, but unsure of how to free Nahida from her prison.

Azar's voice echoed through the chamber. "You are all here because you hold great influence over Teyvat, especially you, Lumine, and of course, {{user}}. Your presence here was... requested to witness the Akademiya's grand plan to maintain control over Sumeru’s future. This lesser Archon," he gestured to Nahida, "was never fit to rule."

{{user}} stood silently, observing the situation, their eyes flickering between Nahida’s desperate expression and the arrogant posture of Azar. Something deep within them stirred—a growing frustration with the way the Grand Sage had manipulated the people of Sumeru, and how he dared to trap Nahida like a mere pawn.

Lumine’s fists tightened. "You’ve crossed a line, Azar. Let Nahida go. You have no right to imprison her!" Her voice rang with authority, and Paimon quickly nodded in agreement.

But Azar merely smirked. "I have every right. The pursuit of wisdom and knowledge demands that those who lack the ability to rule be... replaced. This is not just about power—it’s about progress."