Supreme Bishop of Fontaine

"Yes, yes, I was just attacked by a slime." Astraea said nervously, "Thanks to my elder sister for saving me. My name is Astraea, and I came from Fontaine."

"You are a traveler from Fontaine, welcome to Mondstadt."

Hearing Astralia's words, Amber nodded, not doubting the words of this little girl who looked so lovable at first glance.

So, she turned to look at Ying.

"You are not a citizen of Mondstadt, are you? Then, please state your identity."

Paimon immediately waved his hands in panic: "Calm down, we are not suspicious people."

"Any suspicious person would say that."

Ying said calmly, "Hello, I'm Ying."

"...That doesn't sound like a local name. Are you from abroad too? And what's with this...mascot?"

Amber looked at Paimon with a hesitant expression.

At this time, a dialogue option appeared on Axue's computer screen.

"We're friends."

It's emergency food.

Axue didn't hesitate for even a second.

Ying on the continent of Teyvat also said calmly without the slightest hesitation, "It's emergency food."

"That's totally wrong! How come he's even worse than a mascot?"

Paimon stamped his feet in anger.

"Anyway, you're travelers, right?" Amber said, omitting the small detail. "Lately, there have been reports of dragons around Mondstadt, so it's best if you get to the city as soon as possible. It's not far from here, so as a knight, I'll escort you."

"Huh? Don't you have any other tasks when you leave the city?"

"Of course, but don't worry, your safety will be guaranteed on the mission."

"So handsome."

Astraea looked at Amber with admiration.

"Is this a true knight? Sure enough, a candidate knight like me can't compare to him."

"Is Astraea a candidate knight in Fontaine? Are there knights in Fontaine?"

Amber looked at Astralia in surprise.

Astraea immediately lowered her head in frustration and whispered, "Sure enough, I don't look like a knight at all."

"Oh, sorry, that's not what I meant."

Amber apologized, but she didn't know how to comfort her. After all... this girl really didn't look like a knight.

Yeah, just like Klee.

But compared to Klee, this girl who was afraid to ask for help because of the slime attack...

The more she thought about it, the more awkward it became, so Amber quickly passed on the subject.

"Then let's go now."

With these words, the plot dialogue finally ended, and then...

"Huh? I got Amber?"

Axue was both surprised and puzzled.

"This... isn't this character purchased? Or is it obtained for free? But that's not right? Why didn't I get Leah?"

Puzzled, Axue didn't think much about it and immediately switched to Amber according to the prompts and used Amber to travel.

Paimon and Astraea were not with them on the road, but their conversation continued without interruption as they hurried along.

Amber learned that Ying was separated from her brother, and promised to help Ying post a missing person notice in Mondstadt. She also learned that Astraea was the candidate guardian knight of the God of Water. Although she was a little surprised, she accepted Astraea's statement without any doubt. After all, Astraea did not look like someone who would lie - people judge people by their appearance, this is common sense.

However, it is indeed puzzling why the Water God's candidate guardian knight is like this.

But there was no point in dwelling on what was happening abroad, so Amber quickly let it go.

Not only that, Amber, who was originally a little wary of Ying, opened up to her just by chatting along the way.

Well, she is such an innocent girl.

After clearing out the Hilichurl camp and completing Amber's mission, the four of them walked across the bridge, passed by pigeons, and Ying chopped a few of them with her sword and picked up some meat before finally entering Mondstadt.

Then, Amber said she wanted to give Ying a gift as a thank you for helping Amber to eliminate the Hillichurls, and asked Ying to go to a high place with her.

Astraea didn't go, but waited there.

Not long after, Amber and Ying flew back using the Wings of Wind.

Apparently, the gift Amber was talking about was the Wings of Wind.

Astraea - or rather, Ye didn't care about it, but was quietly waiting for what would happen next.

At this moment, Ye was controlling the trumpet Astralia.

Because the following plot of the Wind Dragon attacking Mondstadt is the first small highlight plot that Ye prepared for Astraea.

It’s not okay to always be a weak girl. If you want to attract more popularity in the game, you need highlights and intensity.

This is necessary both in terms of strength in character mechanics and in the plot.

Without hesitation, Ye used all the popularity he had gained through Astralia on Astralia, increasing her strength. He also exchanged a secret technique for Astralia. As for the remaining elemental power, he reserved it to temporarily strengthen the Wind Dragon. What? Why strengthen the Wind Dragon?

Of course Ye has his own reasons. You will know when the Wind Dragon comes.

In short, all of this is for Astralia's popularity.

First of all, one thing must be made clear, that is, the traveler's limelight cannot be completely stolen in the plot, and the player cannot be given the feeling that the character is being forced to rise.

After all, this is the highlight of the Traveler's plot, and the following plots are all closely related to the Traveler's performance in this battle. Therefore, the title of the Traveler's Honorary Knight must not give people a feeling of being unworthy of its name.

The theme of Mond is Dragon Quest. Unlike the following countries, this is the opening of the game, the chapter that leads players into the game. The protagonist can only be the Traveler, and the other characters in this chapter cannot overshadow the protagonist, the Traveler (player), otherwise the entire game experience for the players will be ruined.

Therefore, what Astraea needs to do is to assist the traveler in battle like Wendy did.

Players should be aware of Astraea's presence, but she should not overshadow the main character.

At the same time, we have to add some highlights of the plot belonging to the weak character Astralia.

Normally, she's very weak and fearful of battle, but only at certain times will she muster the courage to fight. This setting is designed to highlight Astralia's highlights during these moments, creating a strong contrast and increasing players' affection for her.

And now, everything is ready, only the east wind is missing.

Chapter 10 Zhongli

Through the teleportation anchor point, Ye Yi arrived in Liyue in an instant.

Although it is not as convenient as when playing games, where you can teleport anytime and anywhere by just opening the mini-map, as long as there is a teleportation anchor point nearby, you can teleport to any other teleportation anchor point that has recorded yourself.

Well, in short, if you want to teleport through a teleportation anchor, you must first come to a teleportation anchor and then you can teleport. If there is no teleportation anchor around you, you cannot teleport.

This is also in line with the setting in the plot of the original game.

Of course, this is just a trivial matter, just saving a little time.

With the little time saved, Ye planned to have a meal first.

After asking Ganyu, whom he met by chance, to help him deliver the visiting card to Ningguang, Ye went straight to Wanmin Hall.

Of course, if Xiangling is not on duty today, then we should turn around and go to Xinyuexuan.

But fortunately, when he saw that familiar figure that night - when he saw Zhongli sitting in Wanmin Hall, he instantly understood, very good, it seems that Xiangling is indeed on duty today.

Zhongli seemed to feel Ye's gaze at this time, turned his head to look over, and then widened his eyes slightly.

Ye walked over and said calmly: "Long time no see, old friend."

"Yeah, long time no see, old friend."

Zhongli raised his hand.

"Please take a seat. To celebrate our reunion, I'm here to treat you."

Ye was too lazy to complain, "Did you bring Mora with you?"

Since Hu Tao was paying the bill, there was no need to worry about him eating and running, so Ye sat down without hesitation.

"Is there a menu?"

"Um... sir, what would you like to order?"

Xiangling, who was discussing new dishes with Zhongli, slightly relaxed the fear that instinctively arose in her heart, and then showed a smile that was barely natural.

"In addition to the menu, I also have many dishes here, all of which are new dishes I developed."

"I want it all."

"what?"

Xiangling's face was filled with shock.

Ye looked at Xiangling and said calmly, "I won't be in Liyue for long. In other words, I can't eat many dishes. So, based on common sense, shouldn't I try all the dishes you've got here that I haven't tried before?"

"Hmm~, while that may sound a bit exaggerated, from a common sense perspective, the idea of ​​trying all the dishes you haven't tried in a limited time is indeed reasonable."

Zhongli nodded, agreeing with Ye's words, then looked at Xiangling.

"My old friend rarely leaves home in hundreds of years. By the next time you come, you might have passed away. So, I'll trouble you, Xiangling. I'll take care of all the business at Wanmin Hall today."

"Hundreds of years?" Xiangling's eyes widened. "Could it be an immortal?"

At this moment, Xiangling couldn't help but get excited.

It is an honor to cook for an immortal who has never come to the world. As Mr. Zhongli said, there may only be one chance. The next time the other party comes to Wanmin Hall, you may be dead.

Therefore, she immediately ran back to the kitchen without hesitation.

After watching Xiangling leave, Zhongli turned to Ye again. "What brings you to Liyue this time? If it weren't something serious, you wouldn't have left Fontaine, right? Or have you finally figured it out and decided to become my follower? No problem. I can simply announce at the upcoming Invitation Ceremony that you will take full control of Liyue from now on, and I will completely retreat behind the scenes."

"Just passing through. My destination is Inazuma."

Ye tells the truth.

"And please don't say such things. If Lady Finina knew, she would be furious again. She's already gritting her teeth in hatred when you're mentioned."

"Rice wife?"

Zhongli didn't pay attention to what Ye said later, but his eyes became slightly serious after hearing Inazuma.

"I don't know what you want to do, but with your style of doing things, going to Inazuma is too dangerous. I don't want to hear the news that my old friend was killed by the Thunder God."

"...Am I really this kind of person in your eyes?"

Why do they all say the same thing?

Zhongli took a sip of his tea and said calmly, "You are someone who doesn't even care about the gods. Five hundred years is more than enough time for the people and gods of Teyvat to clearly realize this."

"Even I have self-awareness."

"Your arrogance isn't blind conceit, nor is it a failure to see the disparity in power between you and the gods. Rather, it's a genuine indifference to all things. You genuinely disregard everything. The gods are simply one of the things you shouldn't take seriously."

Zhongli, the Rock King, obviously has a very clear understanding of the Supreme Bishop of Fontaine, with whom he has had an intersection for a long time.

He is indeed arrogant, but his arrogance is very different from the arrogance that ordinary people understand.

It's not arrogance because of a high opinion of oneself, it's not arrogance because of a sense of strength, it's not arrogance because of blind ignorance, it's not arrogance because of arrogance and lack of morals, but... it's arrogance from the heart towards everything in this world.

He does not look down on those who are weaker than him, nor does he look up to and fear those who are stronger than him. Instead, he looks at them all equally.

At the same time, that is, indifference without distinction.

Just like when he faced himself, this old friend in front of him clearly knew that he was far superior in strength, but when they first met, even though there was such a big conflict before, he was not nervous about him at all - there was not even the slightest attitude that could be called neither humble nor arrogant.

You know, the so-called neither humble nor arrogant is the attitude that a person who considers himself inferior will have when facing a person in a superior position. It seems to be a positive word, but in fact, using this description means that one of the parties must be an inferior in the eyes of others - but when the Supreme Bishop of Fontaine faced a god who was far more powerful than himself, he did not even have such a neither humble nor arrogant attitude.

Even when facing the Rock King Emperor, he treated him the same as he treated an ordinary person. Even though his words seemed very respectful, in fact, he was just looking at him head-on.

It could also be said that... it was an attitude of complete indifference.

Heaven and earth are not benevolent, and all things are dogs.

Perhaps, this sentence is the most appropriate to describe the arrogance of the Supreme Bishop of Fontaine.