Genshin Impact, all those behind-the-scenes big shots are me

"So, what exactly are you planning to do now that you've been following us?"

"Heh~ You noticed it? Yet you didn't react at all. Should I call you stupid, or arrogant?"

The woman sneered. The mighty Seven Gods had only a pitiful amount of power left. It was a wonder she had made backup plans beforehand.

Barbatos, be grateful. If it weren't for Rustan, you wouldn't be in such a comfortable situation now.

Thinking this, the lady was too lazy to waste any more words with Wendy. The monster tide had just ended, and the Knights of Favonius could come to inspect at any time.

The power of ice gathered, and the power of authority was released. The lady reached into Venti's chest—this was the method the Queen had told her to obtain the Heart of God before she came to Mondstadt.

"Barbatos, I'll take your Heart of God... um?"

The woman pulled her hand away, looked at her empty palm, and angrily raised her head.

"Barbatos, where is your heart of God?!"

...

Chapter 39 Promotion and Salary Increase: A New Simulation Begins

"Teacher, I'm back."

Su Chen's residence.

Arya pushed open the door and greeted Su Chen, who was sitting in the living room reading a newspaper.

The latter put down his newspaper and smiled, "How's the situation?"

"The people from the Earth Fire have evacuated as planned, but the casualties have exceeded expectations, mainly due to the golden beast."

After yesterday's battle, Arya went to the Earthfire stronghold as Su Chen had instructed.

After entering the city, the Silver Armor Army also broke up into smaller groups and hid along pre-prepared retreat routes.

"High casualties are normal."

Su Chen didn't think anything of it.

After all, most of these people were participating in a large-scale battle for the first time, and their coordination was flawed. Even with superior equipment, it was impossible to achieve 100% zero casualties.

Not to mention the appearance of monsters like the Golden King Beast.

If Di Huo were given another two months to train through battles outside the city, the outcome would be much better.

“Arya, look, the Knights are getting a lot of support.”

Su Chen smiled and handed over the newspaper.

The above text is full of praise for the Knights' achievements.

Arya took two steps toward Su Chen, then suddenly realized something and lowered her head, saying, "I... I'll go take a shower first, and then I'll look at it later."

After yesterday's battle, she was busy dealing with other matters and didn't even have time to take a shower.

He smells terrible now.

Watching the girl turn around and run upstairs, Su Chen was speechless.

Why do I need to bathe and change clothes just to read a newspaper?

Shaking his head, he thought, "Girls' minds are just hard to understand. Boys are better; they only like muscles and steel."

Our attention returned to the newspaper.

After yesterday's turmoil, there is now only one voice in the entire city of Mondstadt—singing praises to the Knights.

After all, before the battle began, few people thought they would emerge unscathed. Some had even prepared for the monsters to enter the city, holding shovels and frying pans, just waiting for the monsters to come in and give them a good whack.

But the result was far beyond what was expected.

The Knights of Favonius fought off the monsters, and then announced that the Dragon Plague problem was completely resolved. This made the people of Mondstadt feel like they were dreaming, like they had already died under the claws of the monsters, and that it was all an illusion created by Lord Barbatos.

This morning, major newspapers published congratulatory columns praising the Knights' achievements and extolling the might and power of the shield-wielding soldiers.

Su Chen shook his head inwardly. This kind of public opinion was like a weather vane, swaying whichever way the wind was blowing.

However, things are better now. If this were in the previous life, given the Knights' previous situation, those keyboard warriors would not have stopped until they had criticized the Knights to the point of disbanding.

beep.

There was a knock on the door.

Su Chen walked over, opened the door, and found Luo Minghe standing at the door.

"Old man."

The wealthy businessman in his forties bowed to Su Chen.

Although Su Chen emphasized that it was unnecessary, Luo Minghe always insisted on performing the ceremony, citing the principle that "propriety cannot be disregarded."

Su Chen knew that this was the rule of the Luo family, and also the etiquette passed down in the land of Liyue.

"Is the matter settled?"

Su Chen walked into the living room.

Luo Minghe followed closely behind.

"Reporting to the old man, all the medicines needed for the subterranean fire have been sent over, and I have also arranged for several doctors."

"Is it reliable?"

"Absolutely reliable. They are all trained by the Chamber of Commerce itself and will not leak any information."

Speaking of this, Luo Minghe couldn't help but sigh. The old man was indeed the old man. He never expected that the famous Earth Fire Organization was actually controlled by the old man behind the scenes.

You know, this isn't Liyue.

Moreover, the old man started from scratch and achieved this level of success, which he could hardly even imagine.

In addition, Luo Minghe remembered that there seemed to be a force called Earth Fire in Sumeru, and it was causing a lot of trouble. He wondered if it had anything to do with his old man.

If so, then...tsk tsk~ The Luo family is even more powerful than it appears on the surface; surpassing the Seven Stars of Liyue is not a dream.

"Um...Sir, there's something I need to report to you."

Luo Minghe hesitated.

"Go ahead."

"It's like this, the patriarch found out about my situation in Mondstadt and sent a letter yesterday asking me to return. What do you think..."

With such a commotion he's caused here, it's impossible for the Luo family to have been completely unaware.

Luo Minghe would definitely have to report the fact that he was cooperating with the Knights.

In addition, a large amount of money was spent on building equipment for the Earth Fire in the recent period of time, and these accounts could not be kept from the main family.

Upon learning of this, the current head of the family has sent a message asking him to return and explain the details.

But how should I put it?

Su Chen had also instructed that his information should not be leaked without authorization.

Luo Minghe did want to make something up, but he couldn't come up with anything.

"Don't rush. I might have to leave soon too, and I'll go with you then," Su Chen said after thinking for a moment.

He would have to go and check on Liyue eventually.

Although he had no children in the Luo family, the Luo family was nominally his family, and those people now were his descendants.

Furthermore, he was the one who built the Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce's empire to a great extent.

It wouldn't be right for us not to go.

"Mondstadt should stabilize after this incident."

Su Chen leaned back comfortably on the sofa.

Luo Minghe stood respectfully to the side, and upon hearing the old man's words, he couldn't help but feel a surge of joy.

If Su Chen can go back with him, then his position in the Luo family will be secure.

...

In the afternoon, Su Chen arrived at the Knights.

He skipped half a day of work, and no one from the Knights came to see him. Everyone was surrounded by a festive atmosphere, and no one cared who came or who didn't.

However, there is one person who cares.

Qin had been looking for Su Chen since morning, wanting to ask about the Earth Fire, but Su Chen skipped half a day of work for her. Isn't that infuriating?

The problem is, you can't do anything about him.

Helpless, Qin had no choice but to deal with other matters for the time being.

With the dragon calamity over, the Knights could finally breathe a sigh of relief, and as the primary contributor to resolving the dragon calamity, Ying naturally deserved the title.

So Qin discussed it with Lisa and the others and decided to award the title of Honorary Knight to Ying.

Although she didn't know what the point of this title was, Ying accepted it gladly.

She had finished talking with Venti and planned to go to Liyue next. As for the attack yesterday, Venti explained that "it was probably due to overwork and the energy flow reversal caused by the restoration of the ley lines' power, which made people sensitive to elemental forces feel uncomfortable and thus faint." Although she didn't quite understand, since Venti said it was okay, then there should be no problem.

"When do you plan to set off?" Qin asked.

"Maybe in the next day or two," Paimon said, stamping his feet expectantly. "I heard the Summoning Ceremony is the biggest event of the year in Liyue, there must be lots of delicious food, hehe~~"

"A ritual to invite the immortals... Indeed, it's already this time without us realizing it."

Qin also realized what was happening.

Lisa said, "Shouldn't we send someone over there too? Liyue has helped us a lot over the past six months."

"Yes, we should indeed send someone, but who would be the most suitable?"

Qin frowned involuntarily.

Mondstadt and Liyue have always had a good relationship, and during the six months of the Dragon Plague, Liyue sold a lot of food at low prices.

Besides, it's such a big deal for our neighboring country, they'll definitely send someone to show their support.

Just then, a childish voice came from outside.