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In order to eliminate these safety hazards, the Knights of Favonius had to work a few more days.

Kaeya, who had just finished planning the operation to round up the treasure-hunting group, and Yura, who was interrogating the Fools, were both shocked by the news brought by Jean.

Although they already knew that Calvin had tampered with the Church of the West Wind, they never expected the Fools' schemes to be so extensive, nor did they anticipate the destructive power of Calvin and his son.

Of course, what surprised them the most was what Han Fulai did tonight.

The plan was supposed to be just to find a pretext for Commander Qin to reopen the investigation into Calvin, right? How come they haven't even gotten their hands on the evidence yet, and Han Fulai has already sent him to the trial hall? Doesn't this make them seem a little inefficient?

Moreover... it seems that he inadvertently thwarted another major conspiracy of the Fatui, and even indirectly saved Mondstadt?

...Looking at it this way, isn't it a bit too low to only award him the title of "Honorary Knight"?

The very socially adept Kaiya has already started urging Jean to create a new position like "Inspector Advisor of the Knights," offering her at least the rank of deputy commander, a lakeside villa in the city, and preferably some monetary gifts to show her respect...

Qin then pointed out that Han Fulai had pulled out the Wind God's artifact in front of her, invoking the Wind God's divine power to judge Calvin, who was a Wind God priest. He was probably already chatting and laughing with Lord Barbatos. No matter how you look at him, he was a "Guardian of the Four Winds" level figure. How could he possibly look down on the Knights' treatment? Giving Mora a house was simply an insult!

Ultimately, they unanimously decided that Sir Humphrey should be honored with a monument at the headquarters of the Knights of Favonius, and his name and that of the Knights of Favonius should be displayed in the memorial hall for the past Grand Masters and Grand Masters, so that his illustrious name and the Knights of Favonius would live on forever.

While the knights were busy, Han Fulai was drinking with a poet who was allergic to cats at the "Cat Tail Tavern".

Even though she was sneezing uncontrollably, Wendy couldn't bear to part with the drinks Diona made.

Well, tonight's expenses will naturally be paid by Young Master Han... Of course, the bill will be sent to the "Ningguang Chamber of Commerce"...

In addition to offering fine wine as a token of gratitude for his help, Han Fulai also took the opportunity to discuss with Wendy the arrangements for the "Badminton Festival" all-night celebration three days later.

Wendy seemed even more enthusiastic than him—this art-loving deity hadn't seen the "ritual dance" in almost two thousand years.

While many aspects of Mondstadt's historical records have been concealed, the account of Anemo's fondness for those three-act plays is true. Two thousand years ago, Anemo would indeed descend upon the Temple of the Thousand Winds to respond to the devout people who offered him sacrifices.

Although it is no longer possible to recreate the ritual performed by the three families two thousand years ago, Wendy couldn't help but feel a little emotional to see the "Ritual Dance" again after so many years.

It was only at times like these that he would remember that the youngest of the Seven Rulers of the Mortal Realm was now over 2,600 years old.

Two thousand six hundred years is enough for rocks to weather into gravel and for ice fields to be transformed into fertile soil...

Many changes have taken place in Mondstadt, and many people and things that Wendy once took for granted are no longer there—for example, the girl named Vanilla Lawrence, who had such a beautiful dance.

Speaking of which, Yura really looks a lot like her ancestor.

Wendy immediately agreed to Han Fulai's request to "show his skills in front of everyone" at the event.

Yura has already proven to Wendy in the trials that she is the true heir to the Lawrence family's will, the representative of the Lawrence family who is "cold, noble, unafraid of wrath, and resilient and unshakable," and is worthy of the "God of Freedom's" approval. Naturally, Wendy is willing to bestow upon her the honor of being a member of the Wind God's family.

As for the upheavals that will occur in the Church of Zephyr because of this future "Saintess of Mondstadt", and how the daughters of the Gunnhildr family and the daughters of the Lawrence family will "compete", that is not Wendy's business - in any case, Wendy has given the course of history, and whether she can grasp it depends on Yura's own personal struggle.

Before founding the Knights of Favonius, Vanessa, the first "Lion Fang Knight," also fought her way out of the arena alone amidst mountains of corpses and seas of blood.

To protect their families, the slave gladiators raised their swords in defiance against the demonic dragon Usa, which led to the arrival of Thousand Winds' assistance.

Whether Yura can truly gain a foothold in Mondstadt, and whether she can fulfill her ideal of vindicating Lawrence... the future path depends on her own efforts.

Chapter 365 Fine Wine for a Hero

The next morning, Kaiya, who had stayed up all night, went to the Goethe Hotel where Han Fulai was staying.

Standing in front of the mirror at the end of the corridor, Kaiya, just like Yura when she first carried out her "bodyguard" mission, carefully tidied her appearance in front of the mirror.

He's been spending a lot of time working overtime and staying up late with the troupe leader lately, and now he has dark circles under his eyes—but because of his dark skin, only he can see it.

He had dealt with this Deputy Minister Han several times before and had developed a good relationship with him. Normally, there was no need to be so particular about his appearance when meeting him. But this time, he was there on behalf of the Knights to present gifts to international friends who had just rendered great service to Mondstadt.

He was holding a bottle of 82-aged dandelion wine in his hands, which he had just tricked... no, taken out of "the gift of angels".

Fine wine is a gift for heroes.

For the Mondstadt people, who are known for their love of alcohol, this is the highest form of courtesy.

Just as Kaiya was about to knock on the door, she heard a cheerful song coming from inside:

"I recall when I was young,

Recalling my childhood,

Oh I will play and always have fun.

Ah, I'm so playful, always cheerful.

With the neighbors next to me,

Together with the neighbor's friends,

and we'll play until the setting sun.

We played until the sun was no longer visible.

Try to be the best among the others in a game call the 'Harpastum',

Strive to be the best in badminton.

It doesn't matter who is the best now,

Who is the best is no longer important.

Those were the days of my past.

That was a time in the past.

This charming song, called "Days of My Past," is a famous folk song from Mondstadt that tells the story of a child's childhood.

After the singing stopped, Kaiya knocked on the door.

A moment later, Han Fulai opened the door. As soon as they met, Kaiya praised him for his beautiful singing, which made him a little embarrassed.

—Wendy sang this song last night when he was drunk. He thought it sounded good and figured he might be able to use it at the upcoming "joint concert" with Barbara, so he learned a bit from it. He stopped halfway through because he'd forgotten the rest of the lyrics after sleeping all night…

After flattering him, Kaiya quickly presented his gift: "This is a small token of the Knights' appreciation... and also contains my personal gratitude."

Han Fulai had initially considered declining, but upon seeing that this "small token of appreciation" was worth three million Mora... he readily accepted it. At least it would balance things out, right?

Then Kaeya told him about the aftermath of the Calvin incident, conveyed the thanks of Commander Jean, and handed him a gold-embossed invitation: "At the banquet on the day of the closing ceremony, the Knights will treat you with the courtesy due to a state guest. Many important figures from Mondstadt will also be in attendance. We hope you will grace us with your presence."

Han Fulai nodded, secretly pleased. The state banquet he had been looking forward to was finally arranged. Not only was the state banquet arranged, but the cooperation negotiations between the two countries should also be settled—this meant that all the people who needed to discuss matters were invited to the same table, and being able to discuss matters at the dinner table meant that the matter was already more than half settled.

Kaiya then lowered his voice and added, "...The wines at the banquet are all from the 'Dawn Winery's' reserve. Vice Minister Han, you have a huge capacity for alcohol, so I'll remember to have someone prepare a few extra bottles."

Han Fulai was about to say that his alcohol tolerance was really not that high, but then his mind went back to him—of course, he should take the unfinished Moutai home and continue drinking it; he couldn't let it go to waste.

He was somewhat moved... Finally, someone was testing him, the cadre, with alcohol...

Although he wasn't a big drinker, thinking about the checks he'd written recently, he figured he could start to enjoy drinking from now on. Bringing back some local specialties from a trip abroad is perfectly normal, right?

The man who gives a gift with someone else's money and the man who pays the bill with someone else's money exchange a smile, both feeling that the other is very generous.

Kaiya finally extended her hand to him, saying, "Thank you so much for this."

This is spoken to a friend.

Han Fulai grasped his hand, "I always keep my promises to my friends."

Kaiya blinked. "I've also made arrangements for the 'Badminton Festival Princess' event. There will be many of Miss Yura's admirers that night."

Although Han Fulai used his poetry to change some of the public's perception of Yura, the deep-rooted stereotypes of the Lawrence family held by the people of Mondstadt over the years could not be dispelled in a short period of time.

For the people of Mondstadt, it was always somewhat incomprehensible that a "sinner" from the Lawrence family would suddenly step onto the stage of public attention and become the "Badminton Festival Princess" that everyone longed for.

In the worst-case scenario, Yura's appearance on stage might be met with a lot of boos and jeers, making it impossible for her to even finish the "Festival Dance," and of course, she wouldn't be able to wait for Wendy's "manifestation."

At times like these, a group of professional audience members are needed to help create momentum—just like how hundreds of thousands of fans of popular celebrities suddenly appear out of nowhere. People have a herd mentality, and these popular fans gradually change from fake fans to real fans.

When Yura, the "Badminton Festival Princess," performs, she needs a group of supporters holding up light boards in the audience. This way, many people, even if they have opinions, will remain silent for fear of offending anyone.

Kaiya's network of contacts is undoubtedly well-suited for this job.

Han Fulai smiled again. As the old saying goes, you can rely on your friends when you're away from home.

It feels so good to have friends all over the world.

That afternoon, Han Fulai went to the West Wind Church again.

This time, it was to rehearse with Barbara.

The "Badminton Festival" will be closing in three days, and he and Barbara need to use this time to work things out. He also needs to practice his lyre playing more, as he can't embarrass himself performing in front of so many people.

Since Calvin's arrest remains a secret for the time being, things are proceeding as usual at the Church of Zephyr. Sister Victoria is currently in charge of the church's daily operations. She was promoted by Lord Simon and is also the leader of the "Crown of Thorns" in Mondstadt; she is highly reliable in both ability and loyalty.

Upon his arrival at the church, Sister Victoria came out to greet him from afar. After inquiring about his purpose, she politely invited him to sit in the chapel for a while, while she went to fetch Barbara and Grace, who were "reflecting on their mistakes behind closed doors."

—As the “trigger” for this incident, Grace and Barbara have been informed by Sister Victoria of the outcome of yesterday’s conflict, and due to the need for secrecy, they are now both under house arrest in their dormitory by Sister Victoria.

Han Fulai sat somewhat bored on a church bench, waiting for Sister Victoria and the others to return. Suddenly, he heard a surprised voice beside him: "It's big brother!"

Chapter 366 Proposal, Good Luck!

There are very few people in Mondstadt who would call him "big brother," and even fewer who would do so with such affection. If you had to guess who it is, it would be Joel, with whom he built a snowman in the snowy mountains.

Joel stayed at the snow mountain camp with Abedo and the others to recuperate, and it had been about half a month since they last saw each other.

He promised Joel he would help him find his father, but sadly... this strong and sensible boy still doesn't know that his father died in the snowy mountains...

Han Fulai opened his arms and gave the child a tight hug.

"Little Joel, how have you been lately?"

Joel raised his little face and gave him a big smile: "I'm so happy! Dad has been playing with me a lot lately, and Brother Abedo has been taking good care of me too!"

As they were talking, two familiar faces emerged from the rest room on the side of the church. They were Abedo and "Joseph".

When acquaintances meet, there is naturally a round of pleasantries, and they chat about their recent situations.

Joseph was noticeably reserved and spoke very little, keeping his mouth shut except for polite exchanges—which was understandable, given that he was still in a state of "amnesia."

According to the character Abedo gave him, he doesn't remember anyone except Joel, including Abedo, his "attending physician," who is a complete stranger he has just become acquainted with.

They arrived in Mondstadt last night. Although they missed most of the "Badminton Festival" celebrations, they managed to return before the closing ceremony, catching the tail end of the festival.

Today they came to the church to ask the nuns to give "Joseph" a professional examination to see if there was a way to treat "Joseph's" amnesia—naturally, the Church of the West Wind's healing magic could not restore memories that never existed.

Of course, Abedo didn't come for "treatment" in the first place; this was merely the first step in getting "Joseph" back into Mondstadt society. Mondstadt people usually seek healing from the church when they are injured.

The proper way for Mondstadt residents to openly and honestly seek help from the clergy and attend a service is to do so. If Joseph returns with a drastically changed personality, refusing to see anyone, it might attract unnecessary trouble, such as the attention of a certain nun who smokes…

Besides the Church of the West Wind, Joseph will need to connect with more people in the city. He needs to build a new network of relationships, integrate into the city, and be a good father who is a little forgetful.

Compared to the taciturn Joseph, Joel was in a much better mood, not only because his father's condition was improving, but also because he was happy for those who had helped him.

Joel sat in his lap, looking up at him and asking, "Big brother, last night I went to see Sister Catherine, and she told me that Sister Amber became the 'Flying Champion' again, and you became the 'Best Bard,' and you even teamed up to win the 'Badminton Festival Championship.' Is that true?"

Han Fulai patted Joel's head: "Of course it's true. I came to church today as the 'Badminton Festival Champion' to find Miss Barbara and rehearse together for the closing ceremony performance."

Joel's face lit up with a hint of smugness: "Wow! Hehe, now I can tell Timmy and Lily that I know the 'Badminton Festival Champion,' and they'll definitely be so envious of me!"

Han Fulai chuckled, and a picture inexplicably popped into his mind—Joel pointed at someone on the stage, proudly puffing out his chest at the little boy and girl beside him: "You know the 'Badminton Festival Champion,' right? Hmph, he's my brother!"

Joel looked around again and asked, "Isn't Sister Yura with Big Brother?"

Han Fulai blinked, thinking to himself that although Yura was not well-liked by many people, she was quite popular with children.

"Do you miss Yura a lot? It's a pity she has work today... If you want to see her, you can go to the Knights' Order."

"I see..."

After hearing his answer, Joel's eyes darted around, and he suddenly leaned close to Joel's ear and whispered, "Big brother, you have to keep it up!"

"Ok?"

Han Fulai tilted his head, not understanding why the child was suddenly being so mysterious. Was he telling him to do his best in the performance?

Joel continued, "I overheard a dark-skinned man talking to another fruit vendor on the street. He said you're going to propose to Yura in a couple of days..."

...Is this Kaeya? This must be Kaeya, right?

Han Fulai forced a smile, unsure of what to say.

Joel then adopted a mature and sophisticated expression, and even raised his little hand to pat his arm: "My dad proposed to my mom at the 'Badminton Festival'. He didn't win the championship that year but he still succeeded. You are the champion, so you will definitely succeed."

"This..." Faced with Joel's sincere encouragement, Han Fulai really couldn't bear to expose him...

Well, we're still young and energetic "big brothers," so we shouldn't stoop to the level of "dark-skinned uncle." Let's just consider it innocent childish talk.

He forced a confident smile: "Thank you, I'll do my best..."

—Teacher Abedo, holding a sketchbook, captured this heartwarming scene.

He even went so far as to create dialogue for Joel and Han Fulai in the comics, with lines like "Will we win?" and "We will win!"

After chatting for a while, Joel, unable to sit still, dragged "Joseph" to the Aeolus Square to play with the pigeons, while Aberdo stayed behind to keep Han Fulai company.