On the run...
Diona: "Materials, materials... are there any new materials?"
Ying: "Ah~ I finally see you."
"Hm? It's Ying, are you looking for me?"
"Yes, Diona, why don't you come play too?"
"Hm... I was going to gather them, but as I was about to, I suddenly wondered if there might be materials in the snowy mountains that I haven't seen before... Thinking like that, I couldn't help but run over~"
"Hahaha, so that's how it is. Did you find any good materials?"
"I found some... but not much, after all, we are in an environment like the snowy mountains..."
"I see... Shall I help you look?"
"Really?! Ah~ Can we look in other places? I've already searched this whole area by myself (｡•́︿•̀｡)"
"Of course, but we can't go too far."
"Mhm, okay!"
"Then let's go~" (Heh heh~ This way I won't get lost again because I ran too far~)
"Host, you're tempting fate."
(Ugh... Didn't you torment me once today already...)
"Who knows, maybe the author thinks the host solved it too quickly and wants more~"
(If I had solved it slower back then, I would have been completely exposed!)
"That's true, isn't it~ Too bad I was only focused on watching. If I had another chance, I would definitely take some photos of the host."
(I think you're tired of living...)
"Heh heh~ It's a shame the host can't hit me, and I wouldn't be afraid even if I manifested physically... Ta-da~"
(Erm... Why did you suddenly turn into an Eevee and pop out? Aren't you afraid of being seen?)
"Hmph hmph hmph~ If I transform into an image the host likes, the host won't be able to attack me. Besides, only the host can see me. It's easy for me to use a little trick on myself."
(Heh, why weren't you so powerful when monsters were bullying me?)
"Hm... Just blame the author~"
(Ugh... Forget it, forget it. Sigh~ I can't do anything about you.)
"Hehe~ I said before that I can transform into any image the host likes. Do you want to try it?"
(Anything I like, you can transform into... Hm... Maybe not. If you transform into their likeness, wouldn't their images be ruined?)
"Huh?! Host, that's a harsh thing to say~"
(Blame yourself then... And hurry up and change back! Don't ruin the Eevee's image.)
"No, no, I will! I'll make the host angry~"
(You rascal... Sigh~ Forget it, I'll go help Diona find materials.)
"The host has found a new love and forgotten the old one (´д⊂)"
(You better let me fall in love with you before you say that! Other systems help their hosts conquer the world, while you're always trying to trick your poor host (눈_눈))
"I'm trying to train the host so they don't get things for free. How could I, being so innocent, kind, smart, and cute, think of tricking the host~"
(The Great Wall isn't as thick-skinned as you are ←_←)
"Eh heh~"
After a while...
Ying: "Hoo... Looking for materials in the snowy mountains was indeed not a very smart decision... It's just snow and more snow..."
Diona: "Hey~ Ying~ Did you find anything?"
"No, even if there were materials, they're probably buried under the snow."
"I see... Sigh~"
"Don't be discouraged, don't be discouraged. There's still a long time ahead."
"Mhm! I will definitely find materials that can make wine taste worse!"
"Hahaha, that's the spirit."
Lumine: "Ying~ Diona~ It's time to go back~" Lumine called out loudly from a distance, waving at them.
"We're coming! Let's go~"
"Okay ^_^♪"
After tidying up their things, they all headed back to Mondstadt City.
On the run...
"Hoo~ Finally back in Mondstadt~ It's been a truly fulfilling day."
Bennett: "Heh heh, today has been a really lucky day. Noelle can really do anything."
"Noelle is indeed amazing~" (It really was a lucky day for Bennett~ (￣▽￣～)~ )
Noelle: "Huh?! It's... it's nothing... I still have so much to learn..."
Kaeya: "Then let's all disperse here~"
Jean: "Mhm, Klee has already fallen asleep from exhaustion." Acting Grand Master Jean said kindly as she looked at Klee, who was asleep on her back.
Ying: "Hahaha, Paimon and Diona are too. Lumine, you take Paimon back first. I'll take Diona back to the shop first~"
Lumine: "Okay, don't get lost again."
"How could I!"
"Hahaha~ Then we're leaving."
"Mhm~ Huh? Why aren't Venti and Master Diluc going in?"
Venti: "Me~ I plan to go to Windrise later."
"It's so late, and you're still going?"
"Eh heh~ Isn't it nice to occasionally admire the night view?"
"That's true... Then what about Master Diluc?"
"Hm... Let's go, I'll escort you back."
"Eh?! How can I trouble you like this?"
"It's nothing. It's on the way, and with the Abyss acting more frequently lately, it's best not to let those with less strength travel alone late at night, especially since you're a girl."
"Is that so... Alright then~"
Ying carried Diona on her back, with Diluc walking in front and behind her. Although Diluc had cooperated by slowing down his pace, Ying's two small feet were simply too short to keep up.
"Master Diluc, did you have fun today?"
"Hm... It was alright. It's nice to relax occasionally and enjoy the scenery."
"Hehe, that's good~ But I want to correct a mistake in what you just said."
"Mistake? What mistake?"
"It's... my strength should be considered decent, right? I'm confident I can defeat an Abyss Mage in a one-on-one fight."
"Hm... But in my eyes, it's not enough. Also... you are too easily deceived or ambushed by enemies."
"Wow! I have indeed been tricked many times! Does Master Diluc have such a powerful intelligence network?!"
"These are not things that require my intelligence network. It's obvious at a glance."
"Er... I really don't want to admit this fact..."