"No rush."
Facing Lumine's words, Kaeya shook his head. "Although Stormterror has left, the impact is significant. The Knights of Favonius are busy now, and Grand Master Jean must be overwhelmed. You can familiarize yourself with Mondstadt first. Amber will bring you later."
"Alright, I'll go first."
He had just returned and needed to give a brief report to Jean.
Thinking of this, Kaeya bid farewell to Lumine, Paimon, and Amber.
"Right, we need to clean up the streets of Mondstadt first."
Hearing Kaeya's words, Amber quickly added, "Everyone is busy. I have to maintain order. Please make yourselves at home."
Saying this, Amber hurriedly left.
Lumine and Paimon scratched their heads, looking at each other.
"Let's go help too," Paimon said quickly. "Everyone looks busy."
"En."
Lumine nodded. "I also have some questions."
Saying this, Lumine looked at the Good Hunter restaurant not far away. Seeing Kael standing there, she ran over quickly.
She wanted to ask.
Was the sudden increase in her speed and her breaking free from the tornado related to Kael?
And whose voice was that mysterious one she heard later?
"Everyone, that dragon might return at any time. The Knights will keep watch. Please take shelter quickly."
"The weather is abnormal, and it's dangerous outside. Citizens, please find a safe place."
"This is an emergency. Please trust that the Knights of Favonius will ensure everyone's safety."
At this moment.
In the streets of Mondstadt, Knights were shouting, guiding the flow of people.
At the same time, people began to clean up the mess on the streets.
Stormterror's attack and the terrifying gale had caused countless goods to scatter.
The streets were chaotic and needed to be organized.
"Hello."
At this time, Lumine.
She had quickly run up to Kael and said hurriedly, "Hello. May I ask... was my sudden speed increase and escape from the tornado due to you?"
Thinking of Kael speaking to her just now.
And then her speed increasing the next second, she felt it was definitely related to him.
"Ah?"
Hearing Lumine's words, Paimon looked over with a surprised face.
Lumine was surprised just now because of this young man?
"En."
Hearing Lumine's words, Kael nodded. "I added a BUFF to you."
Nothing to hide.
"It really was you."
Hearing Kael's words, Lumine looked pleasantly surprised, then immediately bowed to Kael. "Thank you. If not for you, I would have been sucked into the tornado."
Although she wouldn't have been hurt even if she was sucked up, she was still grateful that Kael helped her.
"No problem."
Facing Lumine's gratitude, Kael shook his head. "Even if I didn't act, you would have been fine. After all, you flew up to fight Stormterror later."
He saw that scene very clearly.
"I seemed to have auditory hallucinations before."
Hearing Kael's words, Lumine scratched her head. "Someone whispered in my ear about power rivaling the Thousand Winds. And before Stormterror left, there was a faint sound of a flute. So strange."
Kael wasn't surprised by Lumine's words at all.
After seeing Lumine, he knew Venti would definitely intervene later.
As expected.
Lumine flying up to fight Stormterror without being affected by the gale confirmed it.
Just then, the virtual panel appeared in front of Kael again, lines of text surfacing.
[You prepared to meet Seele, but suddenly encountered the Nameless of the Astral Express — Trailblazer (Stelle). At this moment, she was troubled because she couldn't find March 7th. Facing the Trailblazer's plea, you chose to lend a hand. Acquired Option One Reward: [Tracks of Destiny].]
[Through helping the Trailblazer, you have established a preliminary connection with her. Facing the Trailblazer's gratitude, you wave your hand lightly, indicating you don't care. After all, even without you, the Trailblazer would always find March 7th. But considering she just arrived in the Underworld and is unfamiliar with the situation, you choose...]
[ OPTION 1: ESTABLISH CONNECTION ]
Since you've helped the Trailblazer, you can't just stop here. Since there is a chance to build a relationship, why not learn more about the Astral Express in the process? Establish a friendly connection with the Trailblazer, letting her feel you are a reliable partner. In the future, there might be more opportunities for cooperation or unexpected gains. Why not form a good karma now?
Reward: [Trailblazer's Baseball Bat]
Description: A mysterious bat containing the power to bear everything. Indestructible.
[ OPTION 2: DEMAND REPAYMENT ]
Helping is fine, but since the Trailblazer is so grateful, you aren't running a charity. It's not excessive to set a condition. You can't just help big time and get nothing, right? Perhaps you can ask the Trailblazer to provide some help, even a little return, or help with something in the future. This way, you can feel confident and justified.
Reward: [Instinct of Looting]
Description: Faint Antimatter escaped from a Voidranger: Reaver. Like the embodiment of destructive instinct. They all long for the moment of annihilation, to be forged and assimilated with the world.
[ OPTION 3: TURN A BLIND EYE ]
You don't particularly care about the Trailblazer's gratitude. After all, you have no interest in getting involved in the dispute between the Astral Express and Belobog. Knowing the plot, you know the Nameless's adventure will be accompanied by danger. You are not a Pathstrider, and you are not on the same path as them. Since it has nothing to do with you, let them go. It's better to follow your own pace and do what you should do. Living with peace of mind is the truth.
Reward: [Will of Trampling]
Description: Highly condensed Antimatter inside a Voidranger: Trampler. The moment of annihilation is the horn of civilization's destruction.
Kael: "..."
Looking at the new options, Kael's mouth twitched slightly.
The Trailblazer's Baseball Bat?
This counts as a reward?
Looking at the other two options, they were items from the Antimatter Legion. Useless to him.
Thinking of this, Kael instantly had an idea.
Since a connection was already established, he might as well deepen it.
Can't this retarded system give another [Tracks of Destiny]?
"By the way, what is your name?"
At this time, Paimon looked at Kael curiously. "I am Paimon, and she is the Traveler, Lumine."
"I am Kael Arclight."
Hearing Paimon, Kael smiled faintly. "An adventurer of Mondstadt."
"Wow, an Adventurer!"
Paimon looked at Kael excitedly, her eyes sparkling, full of admiration. "Wow, Kael, you must be a very powerful adventurer!"
Paimon paused, then added, "I heard Lumine say just now that you actually made her speed faster. That's simply amazing!"
Kael smiled faintly and didn't say much.
Suddenly, a shout came from the distance: "Hey! Can you guys come help?" The voice was urgent and anxious.
Turning their heads, Kael, Lumine, and Paimon immediately saw several Knights of Favonius waving at them.
"Kael, can you lend a hand?"
A Knight shouted loudly, "We are preparing to organize the street. There's no one here. Stormterror's tornado caused quite a mess. Come help!"
"Okay."
Hearing this, Kael nodded readily.
"We'll help too."
Seeing Kael walk over, Paimon looked at Lumine.
Lumine nodded quickly too.
She still wanted to ask Kael some things.
This person she just met was an adventurer, so he must know a lot of news.
While following...
People could be seen organizing the messy streets everywhere.
Surrounding adventurers were busy cleaning up debris.
Everyone was complaining about Stormterror's attack.
Stormterror's attack seemed to foreshadow that this was just the beginning.
Everyone was worried that more serious disasters would happen in the future.
"Stormterror actually started sweeping the inner circle. What will happen next time?"
An adventurer complained.
"Yeah, Stormterror is too hateful. It didn't even spare the inner city of Mondstadt."
Someone sighed. "If this goes on, who knows where it will go next?"
"My subjects, it is good that you are unharmed."
Just then, a familiar voice came.
Fischl walked out from the street corner.
Seeing Kael, there was joy in her eyes, and she approached quickly.
But as soon as she got close, she noticed Lumine and Paimon beside Kael.
"And who might you be?"
Fischl looked at the two suspiciously.
Hearing Fischl's words, Lumine and Paimon were stunned at the same time.
They didn't understand why Fischl asked like that. Paimon spoke first, a trace of confusion in her voice: "Us? We are... Paimon and the Traveler."
Paimon looked at Fischl, puzzled. "Who are you?"
"Me? Hmph hmph. Remember this well! I am the Ruler of the Immernachtreich, the Prinzessin der Verurteilung, Fischl! I judge all sins in this world and perceive all truths in this realm!"
Fischl hummed, causing Paimon and Lumine to widen their eyes.
What does that mean?
Ruler of the Immernachtreich?
Prinzessin of Condemnation?
Judge all sins?
Perceive all truths?
What... what a big background.
"Ahem. My Lady is an Investigator for the Adventurers' Guild."
Beside her, Oz coughed and spoke.
"Ah!"
Hearing Oz, Paimon was startled. "This crow can talk!"
"Haha, why be surprised by such trivial matters, my friend?"
Oz flapped his wings, looking at Paimon with a smile. "This is my Master, the Prinzessin Fischl from the otherworldly Immernachtreich. I am her familiar, the Night Raven Oz."
"S-Such a prestigious person."
Hearing Oz, Paimon scratched her head.
Looking at the gazes of Oz and Fischl, Paimon quickly said, "I am Paimon, and she is the Traveler. Please take care of us."
"You just said... Otherworld?"
Lumine looked at Fischl hesitantly.
Is this person... also from another world?
"It's fine. You'll understand after spending time with Fischl."
Beside them, Kael spoke in a profound tone.
Making Paimon and Lumine scratch their heads.
"Mere travelers. It is expected that you have not witnessed the greatness of the endless Immernachtreich. No matter. I forgive you."
Fischl put one hand on her hip, looking at Paimon and Lumine.
Paimon froze. "Forgive?"
"She means: Hello."
Oz's thoughtful translation silenced Lumine.
Those two words have different meanings, right?
They don't match at all, do they?
"Eh? Prinzessin, why is your left eye covered with an eyepatch?"
In the next second, Paimon looked at Fischl suspiciously, staring at her left eye.
"My left eye? My left eye is the Eye of Condemnation that perceives all truths in the world."
Fischl looked up proudly. "As for why it is covered... well, are you willing to bear the burden and pain of peering into all truths of this world and the beyond? Besides, knowing all delusions and lies of this world and the common world... what a boring thing it is. Hmph hmph."
Paimon: "..."
Lumine: "..."
Kael: "..."
Can't understand. Can't understand at all.
Paimon looked confused, looked at Lumine, then at Fischl.
Lumine was also blank.
Kael: "..."
Two unlucky kids, fooled crippled by Fischl.
Shaking his head, Kael went over to help the Knights.
Seeing this, Fischl, Lumine, and Paimon also began to invest in the cleaning work, helping the residents and other adventurers of Mondstadt.
Although the chaos brought by Stormterror hadn't subsided, everyone worked together.
While Kael and the others were busy...
On the other side.
Knights of Favonius Headquarters.
In Jean's Office.
When Kaeya walked into the office, Jean looked up, smiled slightly, her eyes revealing a trace of fatigue and emotion. "You're back."
"Yeah."
Kaeya's steps were relaxed, a smile on his face.
But then his expression became a bit complicated. "But I didn't expect to encounter Stormterror's attack as soon as I returned. Things are really getting messier."
"What's more surprising is that I met a traveler claiming to be from another world. That traveler actually has the power to repel Stormterror."
"Such a thing?"
Hearing this, Jean's brow raised slightly, her face instantly becoming solemn. "Traveler from another world?"
She repeated it, a flash of emotion in her eyes. "Someone actually possesses such power?"
Kaeya nodded. "That's right. Amber said it. Amber met her outside the city. That little girl looks young, her temperament is extraordinary, and her clothes don't have the shadow of our Mondstadt or Liyue."
"The most critical point is... she doesn't have a Vision, but she can use Anemo power."
"I didn't expect her to have such strong Anemo power, even repelling Stormterror."
"Another person without a Vision who can use elemental power."
Hearing this, Jean's face gradually became solemn.
The previous investigation brought up Kael.
Now another Traveler appeared.
Kaeya continued, "By the way, you sent a message to me before, saying you found some information and asked me to come back. Did you find anything? Any leads on that Destruction Aura?"
He came back because of that.
He received Jean's message yesterday and rushed back today after the investigation.
He didn't expect to see so many things as soon as he returned.
Hearing Kaeya's words, Jean nodded gently. "We have leads. It's very clear."
"Albedo and I analyzed the situation. In the end, everything points to the adventurer Kael Arclight."
"This is his information, as well as the clues and sequence of events over the past few days. Everything connects."
Saying this, Jean handed a stack of organized papers to Kaeya.
Kaeya flipped through them continuously.
His expression gradually moved.
From the initial explosion at Cider Lake, to Eula's message, to the explosion at Albedo's alchemy workshop later...
The destruction aura contained in the Whopperflower corpse Klee brought back.
Asking Klee, etc...
Everything was organized by Jean into a complete record book, allowing him to understand at a glance.
"Incredible."
After reading it all, Kaeya was speechless for a long time.
It took a good while before he whispered, "I haven't not seen this person before. I even thought about him joining the Knights of Favonius so we could spar in swordsmanship. I just didn't expect..."
"Albedo and I are very confused. Kael hasn't shown a Vision, nor any special background or identity, but in a short period of time, he has successively obtained a large amount of resources."
Jean spoke, "Now you say there is another Traveler from another world, without a Vision, yet able to control Anemo power to repel Stormterror. I'm even wondering... is there a connection between these two?"