"My story?"

Noelle's eyes widened.

"Of course you can, if it makes you feel better."

She didn't hear the provocative meaning hidden in Ye Feng's words at all, and she was even thinking about his mood.

"I want to help the citizens, so my dream is to become a Knight of Favonius, and in order to realize my dream, I will study etiquette, swordsmanship, and speech."

"But I failed, I participated in a total of seven knight selections, and each time I failed."

"At that time, I was a little disheartened."

At this, the girl's face was a little gloomy, but she quickly cheered up again.

"On that day, the door of the Order suddenly opened, and the head of the Knights came out of it, but the tiredness of my body prevented me from standing up as usual.

I... Before I could figure out how to face her, I couldn't help but make a standard chivalric salute, but I soon realized that I was abrupt, and I didn't know what a loser's gesture would make her think.

Just when I was a little embarrassed and wanted to run away quickly, Captain Jean stopped and gave me the same knightly salute. ”

A smile bloomed on Noelle's face, as if she had returned to the time when she was recognized.

"It was a lucky day for me."

Ye Feng sat down next to her.

"I see."

"Hmmm! So you have to work hard, don't bow to these setbacks. Noelle clenched his little fist and encouraged.

Ye Feng's face darkened.

It's said that there is no broken love.

He took a deep breath and said in a flat tone.

"Failed seven selections..."

"Noelle, do you really think you still have any hope of becoming a knight?"

Reality isn't as rosy as it is in the game.

According to Solstice's intelligence, there are many shady transactions and activities in Mondstadt.

Interests, power, nobility, and so on are also real.

There are also some oddities in the selection of the Knights of Favonius.

The bear children who fire cannons everywhere can be mixed with a spark knight, but Noelle, who is conscientious and almighty, can't even touch the side of a knight.

Not only that, but as far as the eye can see, the Knights of Zephyr are full of "fat house knights" who like to be lazy, "janitor knights" who guard the side gate all year round, and "cowardly knights" who are left behind by the large army but dare not return to the city.

If the assessment is really so strict, that Noelle failed the assessment seven times in a row.

So how can these people become a member of the knights, and have they really passed the knight assessment?

Perhaps it is because Jean thinks that her mind is not yet fully mature, and she always likes to help others forget herself, and wants to protect or hone her, and grow up for a while before she can become a qualified knight.

Although this is a possibility, he prefers to believe in the evil of human nature in comparison.

The nobility is hereditary.

This may be part of the reason.

Guardians of Mondstadt for generations, Jean from the Apex family Gunnhilde, Kaeya and Diluc's fathers were wealthy, Eula's family was down-and-out but still at the top of Mondstadt, and Klee was a fool of the world, but her mother was the strongest fire mage.

Even Amber is a second-generation.

Those who are suitable for being knights cannot become knights, but those who fish all day long, watch the gates, and get lost in the wild can become knights.

It has to be said that this is an irony.

No matter what the truth of the matter is, Noelle will never be an official knight in his life, and even if he has the opportunity, he will be strangled in the cradle.

Because... This maid, he asked for it.

"Of course there is, as long as I put in more effort, as long as I help more people, I will definitely become a knight."

Noelle didn't know Ye Feng's thoughts, and responded stupidly, dreaming of becoming a knight.

Looking at this pretty face full of hope, Ye Feng laughed softly.

"Noelle, I want to make a bet with you."

"In fact, I created an organization called Star, which means hope in the night sky."

"The eighth knight selection is about to begin, and if you haven't become a knight this time, I would like to invite you to join the Star Organization."

"Huh? Star organization? ”

Noelle thought for a moment, then refused.

"Thank you for the invitation, but Noelle still wants to be a member of the Knights of Favonius."

She folded her arms and placed them between the hems of her skirts, a hint of apology between her expressions.

"But if your organization is in need of members, Noelle can help put up notices and invite the right people to join."

Noelle said seriously.

"No need." Ye Feng stood up.

He wasn't disappointed in the slightest, but smiled.

is worthy of Noelle, if ordinary people heard such an invitation, they would probably have been vigilant a long time ago, and only she didn't notice it in the slightest, and even helped him with advice.

The Star Organization was not the product of his impulse, but was well thought out.

To fight the threat from beyond the sky, relying only on the Solstice Country may not be enough.

Five hundred years ago, Kanriya, who was so powerful that she could even kill gods, perished.

Five hundred years from now, will the Solstice Kingdom that gave birth to a different heart have the same ending?

The Ice Empress's small movements, Tianli really didn't notice it?

Thinking about that scene, Ye Feng's heart couldn't help but tighten.

Recruit powerful people, join the Star Organization, and become a force that can dominate the battlefield when all-out war breaks out.

That's what he's for.

"Noelle, I don't really want anyone else to know about this conversation, I want you to help me keep this secret."

"Okay, okay, don't worry, leave it to me."

Noelle lifted the red rose on his hand with a determined expression.

The rose symbolizes "keeping your mouth shut" in Mondstadt, guarding secrets and so on, and Noelle has always done a good job.

While the two were talking, a small black dot suddenly appeared in the moonlight.

As the black dot approached, the shadow grew deeper and deeper, gradually magnifying.

Eventually, shadows swept over the skies over their heads.

Stormterror, Dvalin.

Noelle held the giant sword in his hand and blocked in front of Ye Feng.

"Please be careful."

Her expression was serious, and her delicate body was tense.

made up her mind, as long as Ye Feng was threatened, then she would do her best to protect him.

Fortunately, in the end, it was just a false alarm, and the dragon Dvalin didn't care about the ant-like two, and flew straight towards the city in the distance.

Strange spells surrounded its ears, eroding its sanity.

And at its neck, the purple poisonous blood became more and more bewitching.

The dragon let out a roar of rage, and the pain and hatred caused it to lose its composure.

Spread its wings again, and the distance between it and Mondstadt was once again closer.

"Don't worry, I'll protect you."

In the forest, Noelle was still in front of Ye Feng.

And behind him, the apology in Ye Feng's eyes flashed away, and then turned into firmness.