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"Let this battle make up for the regrets of the past!"

Su Chen withdrew his gaze from the wind god statue and calmly said, "Erendrin, you are no match for me."

How will you know if you don't fight?

"You know perfectly well enough not to fight, right? From childhood to adulthood, when have you ever beaten me?"

"This is the one!"

With a low growl, Eren Delin swung his twin swords at Su Chen.

This is his self-created sword style, which combines the savage and brutal nature of a greatsword with the unpredictable lightness of a one-handed sword. This sword style requires extremely strong control of power, which is difficult even for those with the Eye of God. However, through his own efforts, Eren Delin has reached a level that is difficult for ordinary people to achieve.

His talent was indeed among the strongest that Su Chen had ever seen.

But sometimes hard work doesn't guarantee success, especially since he had to face Su Chen, who had already been defeated.

With the enhancement of the Eye of Death Perception, Su Chen could easily see Erendel's weaknesses. This was only the incomplete form of the talent; if it were the true Eye of Death Perception, it would be possible to kill even a god.

Su Chen used a greatsword, but he was also skilled with one-handed swords. However, compared to the lightness of a one-handed sword, the swinging of the greatsword gave him a greater sense of power release.

Ding Ding Ding Ding!

Swords flashed and Erendel's attacks were exceptionally fierce. If it came down to a contest of strength, he might be even stronger than Su Chen.

However, Erendel's greatest weakness is that he lacks the Eye of God and extraordinary power, while Su Chen's dark will has granted him power that surpasses the existence of the seven elements.

The power of the Golden Talent is not just a name without substance.

"Ugh!"

Unable to break through after a prolonged assault, Erendrin roared, "Whirlwind Slash!"

His body spun at an incredible angle, unleashing a sharp and cunning slash.

The sword light flashed like a swallow in the rain, fast, accurate, and ruthless, while the greatsword was powerful and heavy. These two different forces were perfectly combined in Erendel's hands.

The sharp wind blades sliced ​​across the ground like a storm.

In the square, those who supported Erendrin couldn't stop cheering.

Ding! ——

The greatsword flew out.

The cheers stopped abruptly.

Eren Delin's strongest attack was easily neutralized by Su Chen.

Amidst the clash of swords, he saw Su Chen's calm gaze.

Alan Delin suddenly smiled with relief.

"Ah~ as expected... you're still the better one."

He knew that the outcome of this duel was predetermined from the start.

Just as Su Chen said, he had never won since he was a child.

But as a nobleman, he would not allow himself to surrender without a fight. This was a battle to uphold the honor of his family, and its outcome was defeat, and also—

death.

Alan Delin placed the remaining one-handed sword to his neck, attempting to end his life amidst the gasps of the crowd.

But his plan was thwarted by Su Chen.

Seeing Alan Delin's surprise, Su Chen chuckled, "I knew you would do that."

"Russtan, I have lost. As a crucial battle in a noble duel, I have now lost the dignity to live!" Erendrin said with a sorrowful expression.

“Then pick up your dignity again,” Su Chen said. “In the name of the Grand Master, I command you to live, put aside your noble pride, and fight only to protect Mondstadt.”

"Protect Mondstadt..."

Alan Delin carefully considered these words.

[Your duel with Erendel was predictable in its outcome, but you didn't want him to lose his life because of it. He was a respectable opponent and a cherished friend.]

After much hesitation, Erendel finally acknowledged your will.

You have become the Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius.

[Achieved the achievement 'Above Thousands'.]

Chapter 8 The Witch's Beloved [Eighth Update]

Everything is going smooth.

Becoming the Grand Master of the Knights was a significant step, though it was still far from the result Su Chen desired.

Only by controlling the discourse can one have the possibility of making a change.

"In history, Rustam was only a deputy commander in the end. I wonder what impact my actions will have on reality."

The lantern emitted a dim, yellowish light.

Su Chen sat alone in the regimental commander's office, leaning back in his chair, his hand supporting his chin as he pondered.

The firelight danced in his eyes, like the first tiny fire in the earth, weak yet strong.

The past influences the future.

This is the biggest change Su Chen has made in his several simulations.

Of the four simulations conducted so far, the one with the greatest impact was becoming a scholar in the Order of the Church.

However, that was in recent years.

Hein, a sage of the Su Lun School, was the name Su Chen used in his simulation.

The Su Lun School primarily studies elements, and its disciplines include alchemy, elemental science, and geomancy, which is why Su Chen has such a deep understanding of the flow of geomantic energy.

He initially broke the academic records of various universities in the Academy at an astonishing speed by relying on system cheats, and completed the simulation after becoming a sage.

Interestingly, during his time as a sage, Lisa and Seno studied under him.

When the old lady saw Su Chen in Mondstadt, she looked surprised, but she wisely remained silent.

The advice for Qin is to completely trust Su Chen in terms of academic knowledge and theory.

As for the rest, Lisa didn't say much.

After all, no one knows why a sage from the Order of the Fathers would come to Mondstadt to serve as the assistant to the Guild Master.

There's always a purpose.

It couldn't be for picking up girls, could it?

In conclusion, even though Su Chen, as a sage, has some influence on Sumeru, it is not significant at this stage.

Unlike this time, it directly changed the history of Mondstadt.

Therefore, on the one hand, he needs to consider what impact his current actions will have after the simulation.

on the other hand.

This is far from enough.

Although Erendel acknowledged his qualifications as Grand Master, the nobles behind him would not give up.

Therefore, the Knights Order is now almost divided into two major forces.

One side is led by Su Chen, whose subordinates are mostly of commoner birth, and the other side is represented by the noble forces of the Gunnhild family.

The other side is the old aristocratic forces led by the Erendrin family.

The appointment of the Knight Commander caused a great stir in Mondstadt, with the other six nations sending messages of congratulations.

[Upon assuming office, you immediately appointed Erendrin as deputy commander, a move that deeply moved him. He was also informed that the noble groups had not given up and were still plotting even more terrible schemes.]

The Knights hosted a banquet for you, and the members of Earthfire were thrilled. As their leader, your achievements have further strengthened their unwavering loyalty to you, even unto death.

But happy times are always fleeting. Rosalyn found you to say goodbye.

The girl didn't want to leave at this time, but the Order of the Church had already issued a final notice. If she delayed any longer, she would completely lose the opportunity to study at the Order of the Church.

[You didn't try to stop her because you knew Rosalind's existence was crucial to Earthfire, not only now but also in the future; the stronger she was, the more effective she would be.]

[You quickly realized that the subterranean fire shouldn't only burn in Mondstadt, so you gave Rosalind a task: to secretly cultivate your power in Sumeru.]

[You possess the wisdom of a sage and understand almost everything about the Order of the Church. You will organize the useful information and share it with Rosalind so that she can grow more quickly within the Order of the Church.]

"Cecilia flower, a flower whose name is as beautiful as its appearance, grows only in the cold and windy highlands."

Rosalyn carefully held the flowers and handed them to you.

"Russtan, you are like this flower, mysterious, powerful, and untouchable... I am like a butterfly attracted by the fragrance of the flower. It would be enough if I could just stay by your side. Unfortunately, fate always plays tricks on people. I once longed to study at the Faculty Academy, but now, I only hate that this day could not have come a little later."

"Russtan, I will remember every word you said to me and every task you entrusted to me. Please take care of yourself, especially in this confluence of water and fire." Rosalind clasped her hands to her chest, like the most devout nun in prayer.

Su Chen looked at the flowers in his hand.

He could feel the burning love blooming from this flower.

Love from the future Flame Witch.

After spending so much time together, Su Chen had long since gotten used to Rosalin's feelings.

After thinking for a moment, he said, "Rosalyn, parting doesn't mean never seeing each other again. Whether it's a year, ten years, or even a hundred years, you must remember that no matter what happens, never give up hope easily."

Rosalind was taken aback: "Russtan, what happened?"

Su Chen chuckled: "It's nothing. Do you believe in miracles?"

"A miracle from God?"

“Perhaps. Didn’t you say I was a messenger of God?” Su Chen turned to look at the wind god statue. “Even if I die on the battlefield one day, that’s not the end. I will meet you again someday in the future.”

He had no idea how much his actions would change Rosalyn's future.

Perhaps it's all in vain. With the timeline shrinking across five hundred years, everything will return to the final outcome. That fearsome Executor of the Fools might still appear in Mondstadt five hundred years from now, burning everything with the flames of hatred.

But maybe it really works?

This is also an experiment.