Hearing this, Kael raised an eyebrow and nodded readily. "No problem."
Saying this, he reached out and patted Lumine and Paimon on the shoulder.
Instantly, a familiar power spread rapidly like ripples.
Lumine and Paimon felt as if their bodies were wrapped in a layer of lightness, and their limbs felt an unprecedented briskness.
Paimon flipped excitedly in the air.
Pleasantly surprised by her agility, she said, "Hehe! This feels great! I feel like I can fly faster!"
Lumine also clenched her fist, feeling the changes in her body, and nodded with satisfaction. "Sure enough, this feeling is the same as before."
"Kael, your ability is really magical."
Kael just chuckled and didn't say much.
At this time, Paimon suddenly seemed to think of something and turned her head quickly.
Staring closely at the skewers on Kael's table, a sly look in her eyes, she said, "Then we're leaving first!"
"But Kael, you must save some food for us! We'll be back soon!"
Lumine also smiled slightly, adding, "Paimon is right. The restaurant can't be empty when we come back."
After speaking, the two turned briskly, rushed out of Good Hunter, and ran toward the Mondstadt city gate.
Kael watched their figures gradually drifting away and shook his head helplessly.
A faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. "Sure enough, eating is still the most important thing..."
Then he turned around, looked at the steaming skewers on the table, sighed softly, and picked one up. "Fine, I'll save some for you."
While Kael sat down.
Lumine and Paimon had already rushed out of Mondstadt City in the first moment.
Under the blessing of Path Power and Anemo, the two suddenly cut through the street like a speeding stream of light, leaving only a short phantom in the air.
Whoosh!
This extremely light sound of breaking air had not even clearly reached the ears of pedestrians before it went away.
On the streets of Mondstadt.
Everyone chatting at the entrance of various shops froze on the spot at this moment, looking at the direction where the afterimage disappeared in astonishment.
Some even rubbed their eyes subconsciously, thinking they were seeing things.
"Just... what was that just now?"
"Was it wind? No, I seemed to see a human figure!"
"How is it possible? Can a person's speed be fast to this extent?"
"Could it be an Anemo Vision holder? Traveling using Anemo power?"
"Even an Anemo Vision... shouldn't be so fast that the figure can't be seen clearly!"
"Besides, traveling with Anemo, shouldn't flying be faster? How can running reach this speed?"
More and more pedestrians were attracted, discussing in the direction where the afterimage disappeared just now.
Some guessed it was an illusion.
Some were certain it was the gift of the Anemo Archon.
Others guessed it should be an Anemo Vision holder.
However, no one could answer everyone's questions.
Outside Mondstadt City.
Direction of Windrise.
Lumine felt the flowing Anemo power in her body, and the speed bonus brought by the Path Power.
When stepping out, she felt no resistance at all, as if she had turned into wind and merged with the earth.
Every step fell, and the wind would push her forward.
And the next step swept past without stagnation like a light jumping feather.
Paimon tried hard to maintain balance in mid-air.
She could clearly feel that she was also wrapped in the blessing of Path Power. Her flying speed was several times faster than usual, but the problem was...
It was so fast she couldn't handle it!
"Aaaah—"
Paimon screamed, her body pulled east and west by the speed.
She barely grabbed Lumine's shoulder, trying to stabilize herself, eyes wide. "Lumine! Slow down! I can't control my flight!!"
Lumine looked back at Paimon, a smile on her lips. "But didn't you just say you wanted to get there quickly?"
Paimon: "...I regret it! Too fast!!"
Hearing Paimon's words, Lumine smiled but didn't stop at all.
Instead, she accelerated further, as if wanting to experience her limit.
The sound of wind whistled along the way.
The branches and leaves in the forest trembled slightly as she sped past, like birds startled by this sudden gust, flapping their wings and flying up, a fleeting glimpse.
The huge oak tree of Windrise appeared faintly in the distance.
Windrise.
The symbol of Mondstadt.
An ancient and huge oak tree stood quietly on the field.
The tree cast a large shade. Mottled moonlight spilled through the gaps between the branches and leaves. The ground was full of traces of dim light and shadow interlaced.
The breeze blew gently.
The air was filled with the fresh scent of grass and earth blending.
Occasionally, a few fallen leaves were lifted by the wind, tumbling and drifting in the air.
Finally falling into the boundless vast earth.
And under this big tree, a young man in a green cloak stood quietly there.
He was looking up at a certain direction among the branches, as if thinking about something.
Or as if simply immersed in the whisper of the wind.
Suddenly, his ear twitched slightly.
Sensing a familiar aura approaching rapidly.
In the next second, Venti turned his head and saw Lumine and Paimon speeding over.
"Eh?"
Venti's emerald pupils widened slightly, a trace of surprise appearing on his face.
Obviously, he didn't expect the two to arrive here so quickly.
"You actually followed?"
"And... came so fast?"
Venti looked at Lumine and Paimon in surprise.
Especially Lumine, a trace of imperceptible flowing aura still remained around her.
That wasn't pure Anemo power, but a "trajectory" he was unfamiliar with.
A Path Power different from Elemental Power.
This power appeared again.
When helping Lumine before, he had evaluated it.
A mysterious power not inferior to the Thousand Winds.
Venti's gaze condensed slightly, narrowing his eyes, his tone airy. "Weren't you just in Mondstadt City?"
"Indeed, just came from Mondstadt City."
Paimon swung her arm. The long-distance raid exhausted her a bit.
But she still spoke excitedly, "However, thanks to Kael's help, we could get here so fast!"
"Kael?"
Venti repeated the name thoughtfully.
So, the power on these two was bestowed by that Kael?
Just like he could bestow Anemo power on others.
Thinking of this, Venti narrowed his eyes.
"This power... actually appeared on you again."
Venti's tone carried a trace of surprise, his eyes flickering slightly. "This is not Elemental Power, but a power completely different from the Teyvat world..."
"This means that Kael masters two different powers? One is speed similar to Anemo, and one is destruction similar to Pyro?"
"Could it be that although you and Kael are both people from another world, you are not from the same place?"
Venti's voice carried a bit of curiosity and emotion.
His Anemo perception ability was extremely strong.
And the Path Power on Lumine and Paimon made him feel a rhythm completely different from this world.
That rhythm was neither wind nor any known elemental power.
But a trajectory intertwined and entangled like a thread of fate.
And the purification ability Lumine showed before was another power different from the Path.
Truly, a bit strange.
Kael and Lumine combined had three different powers.
He guessed the Otherworld was huge, just like the Seven Nations of Teyvat.
People from different places were naturally different.
However, facing Venti's probing gaze, Lumine and Paimon looked at each other.
This wasn't their power, but came from Kael.
Kael is also an Otherworlder?
But didn't Kael grow up in Mondstadt?
On the way back, they had chatted with Kael and asked about his information.
Before, they were curious why the power Kael mastered wasn't elemental power.
But a mysterious ability different from elemental power.
This power didn't look like elemental power bestowed by a Vision.
Now, they actually got another piece of information from this bard's mouth.
Kael is also an Otherworlder?
For a time, Lumine subconsciously felt a sense of intimacy.
"Ahem!"
In the next second, Paimon coughed lightly, changing the subject quickly. "Umm, Venti! Actually, we came to find you to learn more about the Anemo Archon!"
"Anemo Archon?"
Venti raised his eyebrows slightly, a faint smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.
He didn't seem surprised by this question, but rather curious. "Anemo Archon Barbatos? That guy..."
Venti blinked, his tone suddenly becoming leisurely. The corner of his mouth raised slightly, carrying a bit of sly smile, he said softly, "That guy has long disappeared from Mondstadt."
"Ah?"
"Disappeared?"
Lumine and Paimon were stunned, frowning in unison.
How could he disappear?
Isn't he right in front of them?
But Venti said he was just a bard.
For a time, Paimon asked doubtfully, "What do you mean? How did the Anemo Archon disappear from Mondstadt?"
"The neighboring Liyue's Geo Archon and Inazuma's Electro Archon are still there, but the people of Mondstadt haven't seen their God for a long time."
The bard sighed lightly. "The younger generation of Mondstadt wouldn't know if bards didn't tell stories sometimes."
"However."
Speaking of this, Venti changed the subject, curious. "Why are you asking about the Anemo Archon? Is it because of Dvalin?"
"En. Someone told me about the dragon's past."
Hearing Venti's words, Lumine narrowed her eyes, speaking without thinking.
Currently, this guy seemed not to admit he was the Anemo Archon, so she had to contact and observe him well next.
She believed.
As long as she stared at him, this guy would definitely show his flaws!
And how could a God of a nation be so exaggerated?
Even looking very childish??
So Lumine looked Venti up and down, her eyes suspicious...
Is this poor-looking guy really the Anemo Archon?
Which God would sing on the street and take tips?
This is too shameful.
Let alone money, what couldn't he have if he wanted?
The entire Mondstadt City belongs to the God!
"Oh? How does everyone view Stormterror now? I'm very interested."
Facing Lumine's gaze, Venti seemed not to see it. Instead, he chuckled. "However, you don't need to tell me so urgently."
"Haven't been back here for a long time. It seems something is very dissatisfied with my arrival."
Whoosh whoosh whoosh!
As Venti's voice fell, a gale rose suddenly.
As if an invisible anger was brewing in the air.
Wind pressure increased abruptly, blowing the fallen leaves on the ground to circle up, rolling into vortexes.
The branches and leaves of the big tree at Windrise shook violently, making rustling sounds, as if whispering some dissatisfaction.
"Wah! Strong wind!"
Paimon hurriedly hugged Lumine's shoulder, trying her best to stabilize her small body.
"This wind is blowing so hard I can't open my eyes!"
At this moment, an extremely violent airflow rotated in the air, condensing into shape with a BOOM.
Dust wrapped in shimmer gathered layer by layer in the wind.
Finally forming a semi-transparent spherical object.
Surrounding shattered wind blades surrounded it like a shield. Anemo elements were so rich they seemed to tear the air, surging restlessly.
"Eh?! That is..."
Paimon finally saw the core in that gale clearly, pointing ahead in surprise. "That kind of creature... originally wouldn't appear in this kind of place!"
"What is it?"
Lumine frowned, gripping her weapon.
Beside her, Venti stood leisurely in place, narrowing his eyes, a faint smile on his lips.
As if all this was within his expectations.
"This is an Eye of the Storm, a special creature born only in storms."
Venti spoke slowly. "It possesses strong Anemo fluctuations. Its body is composed of pure Anemo elements. The core part emits a faint green light, while surrounded by constantly rotating wind blades. Every pulse of airflow carries a sharp cutting sensation. A moment of carelessness, and you will be torn to pieces by these invisible wind blades."
Hearing this, Lumine didn't hesitate at all, choosing to act decisively.
Swish!
As Lumine acted, the Eye of the Storm floated slightly.
At the same time, Anemo fluctuations intensified abruptly, showing no sign of subsiding.
Rumble!
The Eye of the Storm rotated faster and faster. The surrounding storm also intensified, carrying an inviolable oppression, seeming to want to tear Paimon, Venti, and Lumine to shreds.
"It seems... I have to make it quiet down a bit."
Venti smiled and spread the lyre in his hand, plucking a string leisurely.
Instantly, the rhythm echoed in the wind, faintly revealing some wonderful rhythm.
And the Eye of the Storm seemed attracted by this melody, pausing for an instant.
But then it became even more manic. The speed of the wind blade rotation increased abruptly, galloping toward the three.
Bang bang bang!
Lumine had already rushed up, acting very decisively.
The sword in her hand was also attached with Anemo attacks, whipping at the Eye of the Storm extremely fast.
Logically speaking.
Anemo attacks should have great resistance against elemental creatures like the Eye of the Storm.
It shouldn't cause much damage at all.
Just the violent Anemo elements on the surface of the Eye of the Storm could resist it.
But the problem was, Lumine felt the wind on the surface of this Eye of the Storm had no threat or defense.
It was like an illusion. She attacked the core crazily.
In a short while, she smashed the Eye of the Storm into pieces.
"So, so amazing."
Seeing this scene, Paimon widened her eyes. "You used Anemo attacks the whole time. This Anemo creature actually had no resistance at all. The violent Anemo power on its body seemed like a decoration."
"Strange. Isn't the resistance of Anemo creatures to Anemo elements very high?"
"Although you were relaxed, it took a long time to act. If only Kael were here."
Speaking of this, Paimon sighed.
If Kael were here, he could enhance Lumine's weapon.
Lumine should be able to explode this Eye of the Storm with one sword strike, right?
"I also feel it was very easy."
Lumine put away her sword, scratching her head.
She still knew basic elemental conflicts.
Beside them, Venti said with a smile, "It seems the change in wind direction affects more than just the Dragon."
"By the way, you just said someone told you about the Dragon's past?"
"Yeah."
Hearing Venti's words, Lumine nodded.
Immediately, she briefly explained the situation with Lisa of the Knights of Favonius.
"...Is that so? That Mondstadt scholar named Lisa views this matter like this."
Listening to the end, Venti pinched his chin, chuckled, and said, "That's right. The conflict has reached this step because both sides have already begun to use force."