Knights of Mondstadt, Captain's Office.

Eula, Lisa, Amber, Kaeya, Diluc, Shilan, Sora, and Paimon, as well as several members of the Knights, as well as the nuns of the Church of Favonius.

It's a deserted place, and there are more people, but everyone's mood is very low.

Clouds of sorrow lingered over their heads.

Yesterday's catastrophe, roaring dragons, a mess of streets, crumbling walls, images lingered in their minds.

Stormterror suffered a heavy blow from Shi Lan, and then the leader of the guerrilla team, Eula, the Wave Knight, and Lisa, the librarian, the Rose Witch, attacked one after another, and finally forced Stormterror back.

It's not that Stormterror is scared, it's that it's been beaten to its senses, and it's finally left Mondstadt.

Fearing a backlash, the people of the abyss did not forcibly interfere with Stormterror's actions.

They just took advantage of the dragon's danger and used despicable means to exert spiritual magic on the Stormterror after it had been poisoned, leading and bewitching the Stormterror to make wrong moves.

Stormterror wants to go, they naturally won't stop it, anyway, this card in the hand can be played whenever they want.

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Kaeya is reporting on the aftermath of the disaster: "The central city was badly damaged, the streets were destroyed, several residential houses collapsed, including key buildings such as the Adventurers' Guild, the Deer Hunters' Restaurant, the city walls, the docks, the city's greenery, and the Knights' Building... All suffered varying degrees of damage......"

In the streets, the Adventurers' Guild has set up a rudimentary canopy, and Catherine stands pitifully behind a small wooden table, and the adventurers spontaneously form support teams to help clean up the garbage and search for people who may still be buried.

Noelle ran through the rubble, her thin shoulders propping up a collapsed wall, and a few of the surviving cats meowing at her.

The Deer Hunter Restaurant was also reduced to rubble, and several cooks, including Sarah, were rescued by Shi Lan.

They set up a few makeshift tables on the streets and hastily opened them to provide free food to the affected people.

"In terms of the number of victims, according to the current statistics, a total of seven people were killed, including a probationary knight."

Jean clenched her hands and looked expressionless.

This attack by Stormterror was the largest in history, not only in the city, but also in the remote town of Qingquan.

With a single-digit number of victims, this is already a miracle.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but glance up at Shi Lan sitting on the sofa and was grateful to him.

According to incomplete statistics, Shi Lan alone has rescued more than a dozen of them, and then suffered a frontal collision with the Wind Demon Dragon, this attack is indispensable to this outlander.

The crowd listened quietly to Kaeya's report.

After Shi Lan was rescued from the dragon's mouth by Eula, she remained in a coma until the next morning.

Captain Qin ordered him to be healed at all costs, and Barbara could be said to have done everything she could, staying up all night to heal him, and finally pulled Shi Lan back from the ghost gate (Barbara thinks).

At that time, no matter who was in the situation, his scalp was numb, and he was knocked out so far by Stormterror, Amber thought he was finished, but he didn't expect that he still had the ability to fight back, and jumped up and gave Stormterror an old punch, which completely angered Stormterror.

But what they didn't know was that Shi Lan was able to survive because of the cloak that seemed to be just for pretending to be cool and handsome.

This is not the case.

This cloak is not something that can be obtained normally, but a gift from the Moon-Cutting Ruler when he returned to Liyue during the Lantern Festival the year before. (In reality, it is twenty weak crowns, but here it is changed to eighteen adults.) ）

Madame Ping loves Shi Lan, a disciple, and when she meets the immortals on the Lantern Festival, she unceremoniously knocks some treasures for her disciple.

Naturally, the immortals would not shirk it, and each gave away the treasures, and the woman among them didn't even know what to give because there were too many things, so she simply put it on the ground and let Shi Lan pick it herself......

In the end, Shi Lan obtained several treasures: a black gold-patterned cloak; It is given by the true monarch of the moon and the sun, and after wearing it, it can be invulnerable, and it will not invade by water and fire. Running the wings of the wind in the world; It was given by the woman, but it is now scrapped......

Lishui Stacked Piece True Monarch taught Shi Lan some spells to make up for Shi Lan's lack of long-range attack ability in battle, but due to the limitations of the Vision of God, Shi Lan has not been able to use it well.

The Great Sage taught the [Freedom in the Air] method, and Shi Lan used this trick when he saved Anna yesterday.

Far from it.

Because of the protection of the cloak, Shi Lan's injuries were not very serious, what really hurt him was the moment when the Wind Demon Dragon hit him through the city wall, directly knocking him unconscious.

This was the most serious injury Shi Lan had suffered in so many years.

But most of the reason he's sitting here now is Barbara's treatment.

Shi Lan no longer had a cloak to wear.

At this time, he was wearing a Liyue-style gown with a virtual belt to tie his waist, his body looked slender, his short sunny hair, his clean jade eyebrows just above his eyes, and his mouth just below his nose......

The whole person looks polite.

The appearance is so breezy and bleak, but in fact, his body is wrapped in several layers of bandages, and his body is blue and purple, and he still has some faint pain.

Skin trauma is not something that can be easily repaired by elemental power, and it will take some time to recuperate.

Shi Lan leaned back on the sofa, pinching the back of her neck with one hand, and her eyes kept scanning the red and hot guy standing opposite her.

That firebird is so recognizable.

Their eyes collided, and Diluc looked away in embarrassment.

The two of them already recognized each other.

Shi Lan's continuously changing rock and water elemental attributes during the battle immediately reminded him of the one who led the way to the Abyss Order by mistake three years ago.

In the fight three years ago, Diluc didn't let Shi Lan go, and he did his best, and finally let Shi Lan escape. This is also something that Diluc has been more depressed about in recent years, because that guy seems to have something to do with the evil eye.

Now that he finally recognizes the other party, even if the other party has an evil eye, he can't do anything to him, but he has saved more than a dozen people in a row by sacrificing himself......

The two of them coincidentally did not make this matter clear.

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"Traces of the Abyss Order's activities have been found outside the city." Eula said lightly: "This attack of the Wind Demon Dragon has nothing to do with them. ”

"Stormterror has retreated, and the next attack won't come so soon." Lisa shook her head and said with a tired face:

"The elemental circulation in Mondstadt has become extremely chaotic, and I have taken a brief look to find that the source is probably from the Temple of the Four Winds. Our top priority should be to clean up the source of the chaos, otherwise the wind in Mondstadt will stop at some point. ”

Amber frowned and said, "The Temple of the Four Winds has been abandoned for a long time, how could this suddenly happen. ”

Kaeya spreads his hands: "This...... I might have to ask the Abyss Order......"

"In that case, cleaning up the chaotic elements of the Temple of the Four Winds should be a top priority, and the circulation of Mondstadt's elementals must be restored to normal." The piano immediately clapped the board.

"There's a problem, Captain." Eula looked around: "The knights are just a few of us, if we go out collectively, what will happen in the city?" I don't think the Abyss Order will let go of this good opportunity to take advantage of the danger. ”

Before Jean could speak, Diluc spoke first: "If you want to defend the city, leave it to me." ”

Kaeya narrowed one of his exposed eyes slightly: "With all due respect, Lord Diluc, your injuries are not fully healed, are you?" ”

Diluc said coldly: "You don't need to worry about this kind of thing. ”

"I'm not worried about you, I'm worried about Mondstadt, in case the Abyss attacks in a big way, "I'll leave the city defense to you", isn't that an exaggeration?"

"I know my own physical condition, and besides, what I promised, I will naturally do."

"Heh, it's still so arrogant."

The headstock is as big as a bucket: "Don't talk about it you two!" ”

Diluc just crossed his arms and didn't reply.

Kaeya looked at Diluc with a puzzled smile on her face.

A cold wind blew through the office, and everyone didn't know what to say.

The two brothers have been in conflict for a long time, as long as the two of them are together, there is no time when they don't quarrel, one looks hot but is proud and cold, and the other seems to be enthusiastic but yin and yang......

"The Order is understaffed, that's a fact." Jean sighed helplessly.

If there is someone available, why bother with such a trivial matter?

How many can the Knights fight? Count yourself one, Eula, Lisa, Diluc... Kaeya... Gone! (annoyed)

Flying (paddling) champion Amber was automatically ignored by her.

Falgar really left a mess for himself......

"Hey, hey! If you want to fight, you can help here, too! The traveler duo, who had little presence, decided to find some presence.

Paimon pointed at Sora and said proudly, "This is a traveler from another world!" ”

Sora, who had been worried about how to ask Shi Lan about his sister, was confused, and he didn't know why he was suddenly put on fire by Paimon.

Facing the gaze projected by everyone, he could only nod his head.

"Yes...... Helped. ”

"Ah, I'm sorry to say that." Qin hurriedly apologized: "When Stormdemon left, you chased after it, right, thank you very much for your shot." ”

Yesterday, Stormterror was struck back by Lisa's thunderbolt and flew into the sky, and Kaeya could only be embarrassed and at a loss with the knights and the dragon hunting crossbow.

At this time, Sora took a repeater, borrowed the Wind Wings from Amber, and chased after it on the wind, driving the Wind Demon Dragon all over the sky.

His bravery was recognized, and that's why Empty Energy came here.

Kaeya pinched her chin and said, "Your courage deserves recognition, but I still have to ask, what is your strength?" ”

Paimon answered directly, pointed at Shi Lan and said, "It's on par with this guy!" ”

Everyone was surprised, including the person who had happened.

Sora: How did I not know I was so powerful?

"Really?" Paimon crossed his waist and said proudly, "Stone... Forehead... That one... Stone what? ”

"Shi Lan."

"Yes!" Paimon was right: "You got into a fight outside the city yesterday, and you hurt the traveler at all, right?" ”

Shi Lan pondered for a while, and suddenly found that it seemed to be the case......

"Indeed...... Didn't hurt him......"

Empty in his heart silently said: It's just a roll all over the ground......

Jean stood up and extended an invitation to the sky: "So, Traveler, did you intend to help Mondstadt through this difficult time?" ”

Null: "......"

When it came to this, what else could he do, he had to nod.

"Having said that...... Amber suddenly said in a loud voice: "Shi Lan should simply join us, with your help, we will definitely win!" May I? ”

The eyes of everyone present turned to Shi Lan again.

Shi Lan, a young man from Liyue, is immensely powerful and seems to have the ability to transform elemental power. And more importantly, in order to save the people under the deer hunter's restaurant, he didn't even use the elemental shield for himself.

With such a kind and powerful teenager joining, then there is nothing to worry about in the next actions.

Jean wanted to invite Shi Lan early, but considering that he was not from Mondstadt after all, the matter of Stormterror itself had nothing to do with him, and he had already been injured so badly in order to save people, there was really no reason to ask him for anything in the future.

Hearing Amber speak, Jean was also looking forward to it, hoping that Shi Lan would join.

Shi Lan shook his head.

"I refuse."

The atmosphere in the room suddenly dropped, and everyone's eyes were puzzled.

"Why?" Seeing Shi Lan's refusal, Amber was very anxious and blurted out, "You obviously care about Mondstadt too, right?" ”

"Amber!" Jean shouted at her and shook her head slightly.

"Uh......"

Amber immediately realized that his words were a little unreasonable, and quickly apologized: "I'm sorry, Shi Lan......"

"Nothing." Shi Lan waved his hand, stood up from the sofa, paced to the center of the office, and explained:

"The Dragon Plague is an internal problem in Mondstadt, and it's okay to help you save people, but joining your Knights would be a violation of Liyue's rules. Since Liyue does not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries, the act of joining the Knights belongs to the stationed military, and it would be fine if I were a civilian, but unfortunately, as a direct subordinate of Liyue Tianquanxing, my every move represents Liyue. So...... I'm so sorry. ”

Diluc frowned: "Helping to defend the city, can't you?" ”

Shi Lan smiled and shook his head: "No." ”

Looking at everyone's disappointed expressions, Shi Lan continued: "Unless ......"

Jean: "Unless what? ”

Shi Lan said slowly, "Unless you submit a formal application for Liyue's assistance. Once your application is approved, I will be able to lend a helping hand to your country on behalf of Liyue. And I happen to be eligible for approval, so whether I can join you or not is just a passing process. ”

As he spoke, he winked at Jean.

Some people didn't understand what he said, thinking that it was just a need to go through the motions. But to some people's ears, it means something else......

"Good boy! That's what you mean! ”

Kaeya secretly said in his heart that Shi Lan was too cunning, so cunning at a young age.

This is clearly a request for Mondstadt to lower himself and ask Liyue for help. Whatever the words and forms, everyone knew that Mondstadt was asking for help from Liyue. This elevated Liyue and demoted Mondstadt.

This upset Kaeya.

But it can't be ...... People are powerful...... And Liyue is rich......

Tsk, cunning outlander!

"In that case......"

Jean and Kaeya looked at each other, and finally could only speak:

"Mondstadt is suffering from the Dragon Plague, and the Knights hereby request that Liyue help Mondstadt......

Before Qin finished speaking, Shi Lan simply said, "I agreed." ”

Kaeya sneered: "Sure enough...... Tsk, it's really unpleasant to be pinched. ”