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"Princess, no abnormalities detected by First Battalion!"
"Princess, Hilichurls sighted at Immernachtreich!"
"I am the invincible Shogun, pledged to exterminate all Hilichurls and ensure your safety, Princess!"
"Ah ha ha! My loyal subjects, join this Empress on our expedition to vanquish the beasts plaguing our world..."
Oz successfully managed to escape his role as interpreter, enjoying a rare moment of leisure.
Although Scout Knight Amber occasionally live-streamed her adventures, she had become more restrained due to increased restrictions and difficulty in obtaining flight licenses.
However, recently, she started streaming lessons on the principles of being a Scout Knight. It seemed that the Knights of Favonius were planning to recruit many new Scouts soon.
This development caused numerous couples to grumble. They used to enjoy peaceful moonlit evenings at Starsnatch Cliff, moments close to reaching fruition, only for a red-clad girl to suddenly appear out of nowhere.
Worse still, she would hold up her phone, live-streaming while spouting technical jargon: "As you can see, typical scouting positions are often high up; enemies usually conduct reconnaissance from elevated vantage points before taking action..."
The embarrassed couple turned crimson, covering their faces with their hands, hoping they hadn't been caught...
Thanks to Amber's engaging live stream, the number of viewers rapidly increased. However, it seemed most were tuning in not for a tale of reconnaissance but rather for a potential reconnaissance blunder.
"Heh heh, Joseph, isn't that your girlfriend?"
"Not anymore!!!"
"At this late hour, our broadcaster is truly a good Samaritan! Now I'm feeling inspired to become a Scout Knight too!"
"Hey, Broadcaster, go catch the next pair and show off your skills!"
"As the renowned Scout Knight Amber, my reputation isn't unfounded—let me demonstrate my prowess!"
Reading these comments, Amber couldn't help but chuckle. With a swift push on her flight goggles, she leaped from Starsnatch Cliff.
This scene left the live audience startled, only relieved when she promptly deployed her Wind Glider.
"Wuhoo, soaring high..."
In no time, Amber heard sounds of combat nearby and swiftly headed towards the commotion.
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"Guys, whether we can open up Mondstadt's market depends on this battle!"
A group dressed as Treasure Hoarders, shovels in hand, faced off against someone resembling a nun.
"In the name of Anemo Archon Barbatos, I shall send you all to your maker, heh!" The nun was none other than Rosaria, who often patrolled Mondstadt, driving away those with ill intentions using her unique methods to protect the city.
Besides, it was her turf after all.
From above, Amber live-streamed everything unfolding below.
Rosaria raised her spear effortlessly dispatching the Treasure Hoarders attempting to infiltrate Mondstadt.
"Hehe, Rosaria!" With a mischievous grin, Amber descended from the sky.
"Hm? What brings you here?" Noticing the phone in Amber's hands, Rosaria immediately tried to snatch it away.
"Eh, hey, I'm live-streaming this! You're already exposed, Darknight Hero of Mondstadt!" Amber swiftly dodged, smiling at Rosaria.
"So the Darknight Hero is actually this nun! No wonder she clocked out so promptly; last time, when I arrived just before closing for prayers, she wouldn't even listen!"
"I must admit, I underestimated her before, thinking she was the least devoted nun."
***
Rosaria glanced at Amber with a slight frown. She preferred operating covertly under the cover of darkness and had no desire for her identity to be revealed.
"Alright, you carry on with your work. I'll take everyone else to explore elsewhere!" Amber smiled warmly before bouncing away.
Soon, Mondstadt's Darknight Hero was exposed, becoming the talk of the town. Meanwhile, at Dawn Winery, Diluc sat elegantly by the fireplace, sipping his red wine.
Amber's surveillance of couples also drew complaints. However, Jean believed that Amber's nighttime patrols around Mondstadt were genuinely intended for the well-being of its citizens.
As a result, the Knights of Favonius issued a special appeal, urging people to avoid venturing outside Mondstadt city limits during the night to prevent encounters with monsters.
The Knights also expressed their appreciation towards Sister Rosaria from the Westerly Cathedral...
This revelation disrupted Rosaria's previously tranquil life. On the bright side, Barbara finally stopped trying to drag her off for prayers after work hours.
***
After setting up Liyue's communication network, Lin Feng promptly called Eula.
"Ring... ring..." Eula was lying on her bed reading when her phone suddenly started ringing. Upon seeing the caller ID, it was none other than Lin Feng, who hadn't phoned in days despite promising to call as soon as he arrived in Liyue.
"Hmph, I won't answer!" Eula huffed indignantly; she had almost convinced herself that Lin Feng was gone and was close to impulsively heading to Liyue!
However, after three seconds, she couldn't resist and answered the call.
"Hey little Eula, why did you take so long to pick up? Are you upset?" Lin Feng's familiar voice came through the phone, carrying a teasing tone.
"Upset? Who do you think you are? Why would I be upset?! If there's nothing important, I'm hanging up!" Eula responded coldly, yet still patiently awaited Lin Feng's response.
"Wait, don't hang up, I'm sorry!" Lin Feng quickly pleaded with Eula.
Eula smiled faintly before calmly asking, "So, how is Liyue? Is it fun over there?"
"Not at all fun, nearly got caught by the Millelith. Without my lovely wife Eula around, every place feels lonely and aimless!" Lin Feng lamented somewhat wistfully.
"Hmph, who's your wife?! I'm noting this grudge!" Eula replied coldly, but her chin subtly lifted with a hint of blush on her cheeks.
"I don't care; you've already kissed me and taken my first... kiss, so now you owe me responsibility!" Lin Feng's slightly cheeky tone reached Eula's ears, causing her face to flush even more deeply.
"And you watched me twice at the ice lake - those cancel out, hmph!" Eula retorted coolly, unable to suppress the growing redness on her face.
"But I didn't see anything during the first incident! How can you falsely accuse me? Therefore, you must make amends for your false accusation. Once I return, you'll have to show me then!" Lin Feng chuckled mischievously, continuing his shameless teasing of Eula. After all, someone overly concerned with maintaining dignity would never get past that initial barrier; how could they ever approach their beloved Eula-wife?
"Get lost!" Eula's icy voice responded, followed by the dial-tone beep indicating she had hung up.
Lin Feng looked at his phone, feeling somewhat helpless. Why did she hang up so quickly? They barely got a chance to talk!
Eula glanced at her phone, a subtle smile playing at the corners of her lips. Strangely, the feeling of being missed felt quite nice.
With her phone clutched gently, Eula drifted off to sleep. In the frigid Mondstadt, it brought her one of the few sources of warmth. Gradually, the wounds from her isolated and bullied childhood seemed to begin healing.