Awakened from her thoughts by Arkz, Acting Grand Master Jean smiled apologetically, "Sorry, I was distracted just now."
"Barbara, although I agree to you becoming an Adventurer of the Adventurers Guild, you must remember to protect yourself."
"Be careful when you encounter danger, and don't push yourself against enemies you can't defeat..."
Patting Barbara's head, Acting Grand Master Jean rambled on about many things, repeatedly reminding Barbara to protect herself, and to remember to seek help from her, from friends around her, or from the Knights of Favonius when encountering difficulties, and not to bear it alone.
Barbara, who was repeatedly admonished by Acting Grand Master Jean as if she were chanting sutras, didn't find it verbose at all. On the contrary, she enjoyed her sister's concern.
"Mhm, sister, I'm listening to every word you say."
At this moment, Fischl stepped forward and confidently patted her chest, saying:
"Acting Grand Master Jean, you can rest assured!"
"With me, an elite Adventurer senior from the Adventurers Guild, I will definitely protect Barbara well and prevent her from encountering danger."
"Moreover, with Barbara's strength, she is powerful among all Adventurers in Teyvat. As long as she doesn't venture deep into Mondstadt's high-risk areas, ordinary monsters in the wilderness won't pose a threat to them at all."
"And even if we encounter monsters we can't defeat, can't we just run away?!"
Lightning flashed between Fischl's palms, and a moment later, Oz flew over from not far away.
Oz: "My Prinzessin, Oz is at your command at all times."
Fischl pointed at Oz and declared loudly, "Acting Grand Master Jean, do you see Oz? As my familiar, even if we encounter terrifying enemies that could destroy Teyvat, Oz's wings that blot out the sky can lead us to escape danger."
Oz, the translator, immediately came online and explained, "My Prinzessin means that if we encounter danger, I can enlarge myself and carry My Prinzessin and Miss Barbara to evacuate from the sky, away from danger."
Acting Grand Master Jean nodded, "Being able to evacuate from the air is indeed a good way to save one's life."
"Then I'll leave Barbara to you, Fischl, uh, Her Highness the Princess."
"Oh ho ho ho ho ha ha ha ha..." Hearing Acting Grand Master Jean actually acknowledge her identity as prinzessin der verurteilung, Fischl couldn't help but let out a queen-like laugh.
"Oz, did you hear that!"
"Even Acting Grand Master Jean acknowledged my identity!"
Oz wiped the cold sweat from his forehead with his wing and quickly reminded her, "My Prinzessin, please mind your manners, royal etiquette."
"Oh oh oh." Fischl quickly stopped laughing, a dignified yet approachable smile appearing on her face. She truly had the demeanor of a royal princess.
"Acting Grand Master Jean, please rest assured and entrust Barbara to me!"
"A promise made by the prinzessin der verurteilung will never be broken!"
"Her Highness the Princess, hehehe..."
Looking at Fischl's silly smile, Arkz felt a strange sense of amusement. Being acknowledged by Acting Grand Master Jean, Fischl would probably be laughing in her sleep tonight.
However, just then, Noelle stepped forward.
"Acting—Acting Grand Master Jean!!!"
Noelle clasped her hands behind her back, tightly gripping the hem of her clothes, her head slightly lowered, not daring to look Acting Grand Master Jean in the eye. Her face was flushed, and her voice was a little hoarse from excitement, clearly indicating her nervousness at the moment.
Acting Grand Master Jean had just reconciled with Barbara and was in a very good mood, so her face was full of smiles.
"Noelle, don't be nervous, speak slowly. There are no outsiders here."
Noelle took a deep breath and said, "Acting Grand Master Jean, I also want to join the Adventurers Guild!"
Hmm!!!
As soon as Noelle said this, everyone was surprised. Noelle was usually busy helping others, even squeezing out time for rest. Would she have time to complete commissions for the Adventurers Guild?
Seeing everyone looking at her with confusion, Noelle explained with a resolute expression:
"Acting Grand Master Jean, and everyone, I know I still have a long way to go before becoming a qualified Knight."
"So I want to join Barbara and become an Adventurer, to temper myself during the adventure."
"Everyone in the Knights of Favonius takes great care of me, but from past experiences, I've realized that living under the care of the Knights of Favonius seniors, it's difficult for me to grow."
The wind gently blew, carrying a green leaf, like a small boat, softly landing on Noelle's white hair.
Noelle clenched her fists, her expression resolute, and that determined gaze made everyone present feel her resolve.
Acting Grand Master Jean slowly extended her hand, and under Noelle's anxious gaze, gently plucked the small green leaf. She smiled brightly:
"Go, Noelle, you are free."
"If you get tired, remember that the Knights of Favonius will always be your home."
Noelle looked at Acting Grand Master Jean with gratitude, her eyes teary, "Acting Grand Master Jean~~~"
She suddenly pounced on Acting Grand Master Jean, and the immense impact made Acting Grand Master Jean's face turn pale. She stumbled back several steps before standing upright again.
Gently stroking Noelle's white hair, Acting Grand Master Jean appeared gentle on the surface, but inwardly she was secretly complaining:
"This child, Noelle, has she forgotten her innate divine strength?"
"She almost made me spit out a mouthful of old blood. Good thing I held back."
"Otherwise, this little one would blame herself again."
Barbara, seeing this, felt that Noelle, who was currently acting spoiled in Acting Grand Master Jean's arms, resembled Acting Grand Master Jean's sister more than she did.
Barbara, with a complex expression, shook her head and, imitating Noelle, also charged forward, like a young swallow returning to its nest, plunging into Acting Grand Master Jean's embrace.
Acting Grand Master Jean, holding two adorable little heads in her arms, truly resembled a gentle mother at this moment.
Fischl, seeing this scene, showed an expression of envy.
Fischl suddenly felt her head sink as a large hand appeared on it, then fiercely ruffled her golden hair.
"What? Is Her Highness the Princess envious too?"
"Come, my embrace is still empty~~"
'Don't be shy~~'
With Arkz's teasing, the sadness in Fischl's heart was completely dispelled.
She angrily slapped away Arkz's large hand that was touching her head, tidying her hairstyle that had become messy from Arkz's playful antics.
"You, what are you messing around for?!"
Arkz grabbed his own wrist, forcefully adding drama to himself.
"Damn it, has my right hand, which seals dark power, lost control again?"
"Fischl, help me quickly!"
"My right hand says it wants to stroke your little golden hair!"
Under Arkz's performance, his right hand seemed to truly have a consciousness of its own, constantly struggling, even giving Arkz two big slaps.
Fischl was extremely excited by this and immediately joined in, holding her eye patch.
"Hmph hmph, my nemesis, has he been controlled by the Right Hand of the Darkflame Dragon?"
"Very well, let me help you with my Evil Eye of the Glimmering Chasm!"
"Take this!"
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