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"Then... should I ask Captain Jean?" Lin Feng glanced at Kaeya with a hint of amusement.
"Haha, no need for that, just joking!" Kaeya chuckled awkwardly, realizing that if Jean caught him slacking off, it would be undeniable evidence against him.
"Oh, alright then! I'll take Klee out now!" Lin Feng smiled and looked expectantly at Kaeya.
"Go ahead, stay safe on your adventure!" Kaeya nodded with a grin.
Klee led Lin Feng to the Whispering Woods and began scanning the area.
"Hmm... right over there!" Klee giggled happily as she found her spot.
"Lin Feng, can you help dig a hole? I'll keep watch for you!" Klee pleaded, giving Lin Feng a pitiful look.
The corner of Lin Feng's mouth twitched slightly, but he still nodded in agreement.
"Yay!" Klee jumped excitedly and started looking around vigilantly.
With no other choice, Lin Feng picked up a branch and began scraping away at the ground. He thought to himself, Couldn't we just use a Jumpy Dumpty to create the hole instantly?
However, considering they were in a forest, setting anything ablaze could have unpredictable consequences.
After much effort and hardship, Lin Feng finally managed to dig a decent-sized hole. Meanwhile, Klee was still engrossed in watching videos on her phone.
"Hmm... Why did this person steal Klee's Jumpy Dumpty bomb? He...he got all blackened by the explosion! Did I mess up, sniffle..." Klee felt disheartened and nearly on the verge of tears.
Lin Feng quickly approached, watching the video on Klee's phone, and reassured her with a hint of helplessness, "Klee, don't worry, he didn't really get blackened. It's just...acting."
Not knowing how else to explain it, Lin Feng simply referred to it as acting.
"Acting? So Klee's Jumpy Dumpty didn't actually make him black?" Klee asked curiously, fearing that Captain Jean might catch them.
"No, it was all pretend!" Lin Feng nodded reassuringly, smiling.
With his confirmation, Klee felt relieved and carefully retrieved one of her Jumpy Dumpties. She then took out a box, removed the books inside, and placed the Jumpy Dumpty within.
"All set! Klee's Jumpy Dumpty is buried right here!" Klee happily put the box in the pit and started filling it back with soil using her small hands.
"Klee, be careful not to hurt yourself. Let me do it instead!" Lin Feng hastily intervened, concerned for Klee's safety. While he could handle rough tasks without issue, he wanted to protect Klee from any harm.
"Don't worry, Mom says I can take care of myself now!" Klee beamed brightly as she and Lin Feng filled up the hole together.
Satisfied, Klee bounced twice on the freshly covered spot.
"All done... Wait, seems like something's missing?" Klee murmured, gazing at her buried treasure.
"Right! We need clues, or no one will find it!" Her eyes lit up, and she turned to Lin Feng, "Lin Feng-nii, could you help Klee make a signpost?"
With a resigned smile, Lin Feng agreed. Soon after, they erected a signpost boldly stating "Klee's Treasure."
Klee nodded contentedly at the signpost, ensuring nobody would steal her treasure unnoticed. Then, she took out paper and pen to draw a wobbly treasure map.
"Now, let's take some photos and report back to Captain Jean!" Lin Feng said cheerfully to Klee.
"Mm-hmm... Okay!" Klee happily nodded.
Lin Feng quickly snapped pictures at scenic spots before bringing Klee back to the Knights' headquarters, completing their task smoothly.
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Lumine noticed that Paimon had been unusually quiet lately. Seeing her fixated on the phone, she couldn't help but ask, "Paimon, what are you looking at?"
"Hehe, I'm now the Captain of the Little Black Fans Club, with tons of followers!" Paimon giggled gleefully; her two uploaded videos had gone viral, earning her the title 'Captain' from many admirers.
"Hmm... What's this Little Black Fans Club?" Lumine looked curiously at Paimon, seeking clarification.
"Uh, it's...it's...well, even I don't know exactly, but I'm definitely an awesome captain!" Paimon's eyes narrowed with joy as she basked in her newfound fame. With such a large fan base, she anticipated receiving numerous gifts during her next live stream.
"Alright, just make sure not to fall for any Mora scams!" Lumine nodded helplessly.
Recently, the Knights of Favonius reported several cases of online fraud, cautioning everyone to be vigilant and avoid transferring Mora to strangers.
"Hmph, with my intelligence, who could possibly scam me?!" Paimon placed her hands on her hips, emitting a proud snort.
"You're right, considering you don't have any Mora anyway!" Lumine chuckled, nodding lightly.
"Hmph, Paimon's shoe sole is...is... Hee hee!" Paimon huffed indignantly but then seemed to recall something, leading her to chuckle awkwardly.
"Is what?" Lumine stared at Paimon, asking with amusement.
"Oh, nothing! Just some sand in my shoe!" Paimon scratched her head and smiled sheepishly.
"Well then... let me help you get that sand out!" Lumine swiftly pounced on Paimon.
"No... Paimon can handle it herself!" Paimon quickly shook her head, trying to wriggle free.
"Paimon's feet smell awful, even have athlete's foot—no..." Despite her loud protests, Lumine managed to forcibly remove Paimon's shoes.
"Wow, look at all this Mora you've got!" Lumine placed her hands on her hips, glaring at Paimon, clearly upset. She worked tirelessly every day completing quests, yet still had fewer Mora than Paimon.
Paimon lowered her head, twiddling her index fingers nervously, appearing flustered.
"Come on, where did all this Mora come from?!" Lumine demanded once more, eyeing Paimon intently. With so much wealth, Paimon shouldn't be freeloading off her meals daily!
"I-I don't know... Suddenly, some sand turned into Mora!" Paimon shook her head, looking pitiful.
"Then let me grab a handful of sand, and you can turn it into Mora for me!" Seeing that Paimon was still lying, Lumine felt somewhat exasperated.
"Oh right, it must be a blessing from the Anemo Archon. He saw how poor we were and bestowed this upon us!" Paimon's eyes lit up as she smiled brightly.
"You're not lying to me, are you?" Lumine scrutinized Paimon with a questioning gaze.
"No, no way! It's definitely the grace of the God of Wind!" Paimon hastily waved her hands, affirming with conviction.
"Well then, since it's a gift, we should donate this money to the church!" Lumine gave Paimon a half-smile before turning to leave.
"Don't... Th-this is what Paimon earned!" Paimon bowed her head dejectedly, blaming herself for trying to bluff and falling into the Traveler's trap!
"How did you earn it, exactly?" Lumine looked at Paimon, puzzled. She recalled only giving her one Mora last time; how could that amount to such earnings?