Teyvat Continent.
Mondstadt City.
This is a city known for its faith, a renowned city of freedom, and a pastoral city that attracts countless bards and artists who linger and never want to leave.
The clear waters of the cider lake flow into this beautiful city through ancient channels, colliding and creating splashes at the central fountain of the city.
The sound of water blends with people's laughter, creating a harmonious and warm atmosphere.
"Jams! How could you eat pigeons when they are so cute? Sob sob sob..."
On the shores of the cider lake outside Mondstadt City, the crying voice of a little boy breaks the tranquility.
He glares angrily at the handsome young man with black hair who is fishing by the lake, wanting to seek justice for the deceased pigeon!
"Timmy, we may be familiar, but that doesn't mean you can just come at me."
Jams's handsome face remains unchanged as he sits steadily at the fishing spot, calmly explaining, "As usual, I went out of the city to fish today and found a pigeon lying motionless on the ground when I crossed the bridge. I guess it suffered from heatstroke!"
"I quickly plucked its feathers, put it in the water to cool it down, and then gave it a full body massage and performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation, but none of it worked. Sigh... my condolences."
"Sob sob sob, you're lying! Give me back my pigeon, sob sob sob!" Timmy cries uncontrollably, heartbroken.
"Tsk, with how pitifully you're crying, one would think your father died. It's just a pigeon."
Jams doesn't indulge in this mischievous child at all, waving his hand and sternly lecturing, "The pigeons on the bridge are all wild. Those who are destined will obtain them. If you want to blame someone, blame yourself for being weak and unable to protect them. Fine cuisine is only for the strong!"
"Sob sob sob, my mom says you go fishing every day and neglect your duties, wasting away at such a young age. She won't let me play with you, sob sob sob! My mom is right!"
"Yes, yes, you don't go to school every day, standing on the bridge pretending to be a saint while feeding the pigeons. You're so high and mighty, so impressive."
Jams rolls his eyes, pats Timmy's shoulder, and asks him to turn around.
"Alright, if you want to cry, go cry on your own. Don't disturb me while I'm fishing."
"You're a bad person! You'll get what's coming to you eventually. I'm going to tell my mom on you! Sob sob sob..."
After uttering a threat, Timmy runs back to Mondstadt City while grumbling and cursing.
"Heh."
Jams maintains a relaxed and content expression.
I'm just fishing by the lake. What retribution could I possibly face?
Just then, Jams suddenly hears a crisp voice of a little girl.
"Bouncy Bomb!"
Boom!
"I... Hic~"
Jams vaguely sees a terrifying elemental explosion soaring overhead, and then... he feels dizzy and his consciousness dissipates.
Unexpectedly, retribution has indeed arrived, and it came so quickly!
A golden-haired girl with twin ponytails rushes over and vigorously shakes Jams's body.
"Big brother, big brother, wake up! You fainted... It seems Klee made a mistake again."
"..."
At this moment, a golden-haired mature beauty arrives in haste. Due to running too fast, her ample bosom rises and falls, covered in fragrant sweat.
"Klee! Why did you come out to blow up fish again! Come back with me!"
"Um, Captain Jean, this big brother got scared and fainted from Klee's Bouncy Bomb. Hurry, save him and give him CPR."
"I..."
Jean, the golden-haired mature beauty, blushes and glares at little Klee, saying impatiently, "He only fainted, there's no need for CPR. Let's quickly bring him back to the Knights of Favonius with me!"
"Um."
Klee pouts, looking pitiful.
...
Jams's consciousness seems to sink into a pitch-black lake.
In the endless darkness, a snow-white whale leaps out of the water, emitting a desolate and distant sound.
[Achievement Unlocked: Fishing with Life]
[You have successfully activated the Divine Fishing System!]
[Each successful fishing attempt grants permanent attribute bonuses, and the caught fish will have special effects!]
"Divine Fishing System?"
Jams feels a warm stream spreading inside him, and his body gradually becomes light and energetic, while his mind becomes clearer.
"Mm..."
"Captain Jean, the big brother is awake! Yay!"
"Shut up."
Jams hears an unexpected voice and is slightly taken aback.
Captain Jean?
As a traveler, he has heard of the renowned Knight Captain of Mondstadt, Jean Gunnhildr.
Unexpectedly, he ended up meeting the members of the Mondstadt Knights in this way.
Jams slowly opens his eyes and sees several unfamiliar yet familiar faces gathered around his bed.
"You're awake?"
Golden-haired little girl Klee reaches out her small hand and pokes Jams's cheek, speaking in a childish voice, "Big brother, I'm sorry. Klee just wanted to blow up fish, I didn't mean to knock you out."
"I see."
Jams forces a bitter smile. It turns out he was knocked out by the aftermath of Klee's specially made bomb.
Although it's impolite to throw bombs at someone's head, it indirectly activated the Divine Fishing System for him, so it balances out, I guess.
"It's okay, just don't play with bombs recklessly in the future. Even if you don't hit people, it's not good to blow up flowers and plants."
Jams gets up from the bed, ruffling Klee's golden hair and smiling, letting go of any grievances.
"Wow!"
Upon hearing this, Klee's aggrieved expression instantly brightens up, and she tightly holds Jams's big hand, as if she has discovered a new world, "Big brother, you don't blame Klee? This is the first time Klee didn't get scolded!"
Being confined and restricted for a long time, Klee feels like she has found a kindred spirit.
Indeed, whether they are grown women or little girls, they all like men who can forgive them.
"Klee, stop fooling around."
Captain Jean's beautiful face shows a hint of helplessness as she rubs Klee's head, instructing her to stand aside obediently.
Then, Jean turns around and looks at Jams with her smoke-violet eyes, filled with deep apologies and self-blame.
"Mr. Jams, Klee has caused you such trouble, and as her guardian, it's my dereliction of duty. The losses you suffered will be compensated by the Knights of Favonius to the best of our ability."
"Captain Jean, um... Jean."
Jams clears his throat and shakes his head, "Compensation and all, you can handle it. After all, Klee is still a child. Just confine her for ten or twenty years to teach her a lesson."
"Uh!"
Klee, who was hoping for Jams to plead for her, suddenly widens her eyes, and her cute face shows a hint of melancholy that shouldn't belong to her at her age.
Big brother, are you a devil!