Chapter 426: Ch 426 : Klee and Jean
"Although the Knights of Favonius have already enforced a ban on alcohol in Mondstadt, and it’s become nearly impossible to get any through any channel..."
Diona spoke with a hint of helplessness:
"But I know very well that with so many drunkards in Mondstadt, they’ll definitely find ways to get their hands on alcohol through all sorts of means..."
"Personally, I really dislike those reeking of alcohol, stumbling around drunk, but I also understand — all they’re doing is drinking, their crime isn’t one deserving of death..."
"When I return to Mondstadt, I’ll try to stay indoors as much as possible, so I don’t run into any drinkers and cause even more casualties..."
Not long after, Su Yuan and the others arrived at the bridge leading to Mondstadt’s city gate.
"If I remember correctly, isn’t Timmy always on this bridge feeding pigeons? Why don’t I see him today?" Aether turned to Diona and asked.
"Diona, do you know anything about this?"
"Now that you mention it, I haven’t seen Timmy for a few days either..." Diona looked puzzled.
"Traveler, do you need something from him?"
"Nothing important, I just asked casually. If you don’t know, then never mind." Aether replied.
Then, as the group crossed the bridge and were about to pass through the city gate into Mondstadt, Aether suddenly stopped walking...
"Hm? Traveler, why did you stop?" Diona and Su Yuan asked in unison.
"Diona, you go on ahead. Su Yuan, Paimon, and I want to wait here for someone." Aether said.
"Oh, alright. Then I’ll go first! Out here, I’m like an unstable bomb. Who knows if some of these people have been drinking..." Diona muttered, then left.
Su Yuan then asked: "Aether, who are we waiting for?"
"Eula," Aether replied.
"If my timing’s right, she should be finishing her mission and returning to Mondstadt any moment now."
"Hm?" Su Yuan frowned, glancing at Aether with a puzzled look.
He was just about to say something when a familiar voice suddenly called out from behind them:
"Ah? Traveler, Paimon? I didn’t expect to run into you here! You’re back in Mondstadt?"
The voice belonged to none other than Eula!
"Damn, that’s incredible! Aether, did you suddenly awaken some kind of power to foresee the future? How did you know Eula would show up here, at this exact time?" Su Yuan looked shocked and couldn’t help but remark, "Your intel seems way sharper than mine!"
"It was just coincidence and intuition..." Aether waved his hand dismissively, not saying much more.
"Eula, please, you must take my words seriously..." Aether looked straight at her and said bluntly, "No matter what happens, don’t hold grudges against others!"
After listening to Aether’s explanation, Eula also realized the severity of the situation and spoke seriously: "So you’re saying, once I hold a grudge against someone, I’ll be compelled to take revenge and cruelly kill that person..."
"I understand what you’re telling me. Next, let me treat you all to a meal at Good Hunter, and I’ll also fill you in on the general situation in Mondstadt right now..."
"There’s no need. I already know all of that."
Aether cut in directly:
"Grand Master Varka ran into trouble and needed reinforcements, so he sent Mika back to Mondstadt and took away many of the Knights of Favonius, including Cavalry Captain Kaeya, to provide aid. That’s why Mondstadt’s Knights are severely understaffed right now..."
"As for eating at Good Hunter, let’s put that aside for now. We should head to the Knights’ Headquarters first and discuss with Acting Grand Master Jean how to deal with the crisis brought about by the Eerie forces!"
At this point, not only Su Yuan but even Eula was dumbfounded...
What was with this Traveler?
How did he say everything she had been about to say?
Had he just learned mind-reading?
Or did he actually have some ability to foresee the future?
And Su Yuan couldn’t shake the feeling that this scene was strangely familiar.
Back in Fontaine’s hospital, when he first met Aether, Aether had also blurted out exactly what he was about to say...
But Paimon’s focus was clearly very different from the others.
Learning that they wouldn’t be going to Good Hunter for food, she spoke with some disappointment:
"I was really looking forward to Eula’s treat, so we could enjoy a big meal at Good Hunter... It’s been ages since I last had their Sweet Madame and Sticky Honey Roast..."
"But, even though I love delicious food, I can still tell what’s more important right now! No time to lose—we should head straight to the Knights of Favonius Headquarters!"
Soon after, Su Yuan and the others followed Eula to the doors of the Knights’ Headquarters.
But before they even stepped inside, they could already hear the sound of an argument coming from within—
"Master Jean, just let me go out of Mondstadt for a bit, please!"
"I spend all day stuck in the Knights of Favonius, studying or reading books in the library. Even if fairy tale books are fun, I’ll get tired of them eventually!"
"Besides, my mom also told me that both studying and the body must be taken care of. If I don’t go outside to exercise, my body will get weaker and I’ll end up sickly!"
Hearing that sweet, adorable voice—it sounded like Klee... And the other voice was, of course, Master Jean.
"Klee, listen to me. There are already many unstable factors within Mondstadt, and it’s even more uncertain outside the city walls. I’m only thinking of your safety..."
"But Master Jean, I’m the Spark Knight of the Knights of Favonius, the strongest fighting power in Mondstadt! If anyone dares to bully me, I’ll just use my Jumpy Dumpties and blow all the bad guys away!"
"Ahh... Klee, what am I supposed to say to you..." Jean sighed helplessly before continuing, "Albedo has gone to Dragonspine and still hasn’t returned..."
"Right now, the Knights are short-handed, and I already have far too many matters to deal with..."
"If you keep being disobedient like this, I’ll have no choice but to put you in solitary confinement..."
"Master Jean, I haven’t done anything wrong. Why do you want to lock me in confinement?" Klee protested, sounding a little indignant.
Just then, Eula pushed open the doors to the Knights’ headquarters.
Su Yuan and the others entered, appearing before Jean and Klee.
And the moment Klee saw Aether, she ran happily to his side, grabbed his hand, shook it up and down, and with a face full of excitement, turned to Jean and said:
"Master Jean, it’s Honorary Knight big brother!"
"After all, isn’t it that you just want someone to watch over and protect me?"
"Since Albedo big brother isn’t here, then Honorary Knight big brother can do the same, right?"
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