After restoring the last light-guiding mechanism...
"Hm? The wind barrier was broken by Venti just as I finished this last mechanism. If a wind barrier with such immense energy can be broken by Venti strumming his lyre twice, then when fighting the Signora, he must have held back a whole ocean!"
"Host, stop muttering to yourself. If you don't want to be discovered, hurry up and teleport! (←_←)"
"Oh right, right, right! Then quickly help me teleport to Starsnatch Cliff! ~"
"Starsnatch Cliff?"
"Mhm, ha ya koo, ha ya koo! ~"
"Oho~ I didn't expect the host to be able to act cute, good, good~"
"Emm..."
Teleporting...
"Phew... Using the teleportation consumes so much mental energy..."
"So why did the host teleport to Starsnatch Cliff? Mondstadt is closer from Windrise."
"Why else? To change clothes, so I won't be discovered by the Knights. Besides, Windrise is so vast, I wouldn't dare change there even if you gave me ten more lives (ー△ー)."
"I see~ But why do I always feel like the host is being overly cautious?"
"None of your business!"
Ying found a secluded spot and quickly changed her clothes. Although she was still a bit embarrassed, she was much faster than the first time...
"It's been a while since I wore a dress, but I didn't expect to switch back so suddenly and not feel any discomfort (・・)."
"This indicates that in the host's subconscious, she has completely accepted herself as a girl~ The system is very pleased~"
"Mmm... You can change my personality, but you'll never change my sexual orientation (▼ヘ▼)."
"Who knows~"
"If you really dare to do that, I guarantee I'll find a way to kill you! (←_←)"
"Heh heh~"
"Are you pretending to be stupid again?!"
"Ahem, host, hurry up and go fight the Hilichurls! ~"
"Changing the subject won't work. System, I advise you to behave yourself!"
A while later...
"Whoa?! There are so many Hilichurls and Mitachurls! The situation doesn't seem right. I remember the Knights usually crush them easily. Why is it just a stalemate now?"
"Although the Hilichurls have a numerical advantage here, and Kaeya and Lisa aren't on the front lines, it still feels wrong..."
"After all, the host isn't in the game, and Mondstadt needs people to maintain order. With the hidden threat of Abyss Mages infiltrating, the Knights can't commit all their forces."
"Mmm... That's true. I feel like if Lisa were here, she could electrocute a bunch of Hilichurls with a few Electro spells. But good steel should be used on the blade. Abyss Mages are definitely more threatening than Hilichurls."
"Alright then~ I'll help them lure away the Hilichurls near Whispering Woods."
Ying put away her binoculars, drew the Dawn Sword, and quickly ran over. After defeating a few Hilichurls, she suddenly noticed a team of Knights of Favonius not far ahead, surrounded by a horde of Mitachurls. Other Knights nearby wanted to provide support but were blocked by an overwhelming number of Hilichurls.
"They seem to be in danger... I know dying in battle is normal... Ahhh, this is so troublesome!"
Ying infused her sword with Anemo energy and sent out several Anemo blades towards the Mitachurls still fighting the Knights.
The Knights, who were prepared to die, suddenly saw a large portion of the Mitachurls turn and charge towards something else, as if attracted by something. Upon closer inspection, they immediately recognized the figure as "Lumine" and exclaimed in surprise, "Honorary Knight?!"
"Mhm, the rest is up to you."
After speaking, Ying led the six Mitachurls she had attracted towards the forest.
"Don't worry, Honorary Knight!"
"Sigh... I can't just stand by and watch... Oh no, I wanted to find some punching bags, but how did I end up being chased by Mitachurls? (t▽t)"
"I was wondering why the host suddenly became so brave."
"Ugh... I can only hope they're all big idiots (≥﹏≤)."
Upon reaching the entrance of the forest, Ying used the terrain to her advantage and maneuvered around them, intending to wear them down with Anemo blades. However, she was helpless against the three Mitachurls with shields.
"No, if this continues, I'll exhaust myself before I can even wear them down... Why don't I have Pyro element, ahhhh!"
The six Mitachurls had clear roles: three with shields to block attacks, and three with axes to destroy obstacles and throw slime cannons. Sensing danger, Ying quickly changed direction and ran towards another area.
"Host, the direction you're running seems wrong. Why aren't you running deeper into Whispering Woods?"
"Idiot, behind Whispering Woods is a vast plain and the sea. If I run there, aren't I asking for death?"
"But the host is currently running towards Starsnatch Cliff."
"That's why I called you an idiot. I have the Anemo Glider now."
"I see~ It seems the host's intelligence is online at times~"
"Go away! Running is the priority. Those big guys are quite fast, I can't shake them off!"
"I don't think the host looks like they're trying to shake them off, occasionally turning back to hit them with Anemo blades."
"After all, if they go back, I'll have to lure them again. Plus, I have an idea, I'm not sure if it'll work."
"What idea?"
"You'll know when we get there."
Meanwhile, elsewhere...
Amber, seeing that the situation on the front lines had stabilized, went to support other directions. She discovered that the battle near Whispering Woods was almost over.
"Huh? There are only two Mitachurls here?" After eliminating the remaining minions with a few arrows, Amber asked.
"The Honorary Knight helped us by luring away those six Mitachurls, otherwise, we wouldn't have finished so easily."
"Honorary Knight? Six of them?! Where is she?"
"She ran towards Whispering Woods."
"The Honorary Knight fighting six Mitachurls alone... Just in case, I'll go and assist her. You guys quickly clear the battlefield."
"Yes!"
Main Storyline...
Diluc: "The style of this seal... based on my archaeological knowledge, it should be a [Light-Guiding Mechanism]. By returning all the scattered parts to the main body, the ritual of light guiding can be completed."
Jean: "From the current situation, this mechanism ritual seems close to completion... Let's put the final part back and see what happens."