The moment she saw Childe, Wendy said this.
No matter what, she had finally found him.
So the Anemo Archon's target really is a Fatui Harbinger...
Without saying anything, Childe, looking at Wendy with a complicated expression, couldn't help but think this.
Since the Anemo Archon already killed La Signora, it would be perfectly normal for her to kill him next.
Fortunately, though, he had just written a letter back to Snezhnaya, leaving his family with something to remember him by.
Of course, he couldn't just accept his fate yet. He still had to protect Mr. Zhongli and get him out of here.
"Mr. Zhongli, you go first."
He was sure he was going to die, but Mr. Zhongli had no significant connection to the Fatui, so as long as he left, nothing should happen to him.
In any case, this was ultimately the nation of the Geo Archon, Morax. The Anemo Archon probably wouldn't make a move against anyone other than the Fatui.
"You two are probably on your way to get some tea or something, right? But before that, could you lend me some Mora?"
Not bothering to guess what Childe was thinking, Wendy directly stated her purpose.
Mo...ra???
The Anemo Archon just wants to borrow Mora from me???
Childe, who had already prepared for death, was stunned after hearing what the Anemo Archon said. He even wondered if he had misheard.
What does the Anemo Archon need Mora for???
Doesn't Mondstadt have any???
For a moment, countless questions flooded Childe's mind, but he couldn't figure out a single one.
"Mora? Childe does indeed have a lot."
After a moment of seeming contemplation, Zhongli glanced at Childe and said this faintly.
Childe: "..."
Now, Childe was finally sure he hadn't misheard.
But hearing Zhongli's words, he slightly regretted what he had said just a moment ago.
"So, can you lend me some?" Wendy asked, looking at Childe after hearing Zhongli's words.
"Of course... you can."
Although Childe didn't know if the Anemo Archon was threatening him or genuinely borrowing Mora, he quickly agreed.
"Let's go, Mr. Zhongli..."
No matter what, it was great just to be alive.
After all, money lost can be earned again, but if your life is lost, it's really gone.
He wondered if this could be called 'life and death are decreed by fate, riches and honor depend on heaven'...
At that moment, Childe recalled the phrase he had just discussed with Mr. Zhongli.
But by lending Mora to the Anemo Archon to avoid the same fate as La Signora, could this be considered an example of what Mr. Zhongli had just mentioned—'man can conquer nature'?
A while later.
She... probably won't come back again... right?
On the street below Northland Bank, Childe looked at the spot where the Anemo Archon had been and had a feeling she would come to Liyue Harbor to 'borrow' money from him again.
Although he was very skilled at collecting debts, if the target was the Anemo Archon, he wouldn't dare to do it even if he had ten times the courage.
Forget it... If the money's gone, I can just apply for more...
The money belongs to Her Majesty the Tsaritsa... but my life is my own...
Having no other choice, Childe could only comfort himself this way.
"If we're any later, I'm afraid there won't be any seats left."
Just then, Zhongli, who was beside him, suddenly said this.
Even though Childe had a lot of money 'borrowed' from him, the matter of drinking tea was clearly more important.
"I've already reserved a table, so you don't need to worry about not having a seat."
Turning his head to look at Zhongli for a long moment, Childe replied helplessly.
This Mr. Zhongli... he didn't even try to comfort him.
Right... maybe Mr. Zhongli thinks the Anemo Archon is my friend...
After thinking about it, Childe felt relieved.
Kaito's residence.
Who's knocking on the door?
It can't be Acting Grand Master Jean, can it?
Kaito, who had decided to take a shower since he had nothing else to do, was currently getting dressed in his bedroom when he suddenly heard a knock at the door. He immediately thought of Acting Grand Master Jean.
After all, just a little while ago when Wendy was out, she had run into Acting Grand Master Jean, who came to ask about Dvalin.
But Wendy had said she had something to do and left first...
So... is the Acting Grand Master here to see me?
Or... did she forget to tell Wendy something?
With this in mind, Kaito walked towards the door and called out, "Coming!"
Opening the door and seeing Acting Grand Master Jean as expected, Kaito asked with some confusion.
Although he knew Acting Grand Master Jean very well, from her perspective, he had never met her before and therefore shouldn't recognize her.
"Hello, I am Jean, the Acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius."
Under Kaito's gaze, Jean performed the Knights' salute.
This must be Lord Anemo Archon's boyfriend...
He really does look quite different...
Looking at the young man before her, Jean couldn't help but think this.
Although she didn't know him yet and could only judge by his appearance, she had to admit that the moment she saw the Lord Anemo Archon's boyfriend, she felt her eyes light up.
Wait... Lord Anemo Archon's boyfriend looks like he just took a shower too...
Suddenly, Jean realized that the Lord Anemo Archon's boyfriend also looked like he had just bathed, which reminded her of her earlier question.
The Lord Anemo Archon had also just bathed... and her boyfriend is the same...
So... did they just take a shower together?!
The moment she considered this possibility, Jean was shocked.
Lord Anemo Archon... has she already reached this stage with her boyfriend...?
Maybe... they've even done... other things...
As she thought about it, Jean couldn't help but blush.
But aside from blushing, she was mostly just shocked.
She had originally thought the Lord Anemo Archon was in the kind of romance novel stage of a relationship, where both parties still had to go through various trials and adjustments—in short, a state where they were still constantly getting to know each other.
But she was clearly mistaken; the Lord Anemo Archon had probably already done everything there was to do.
"So you're the Acting Grand Master... You can just call me Kaito. But, I was wondering, what brings you here?"
Putting on a slightly surprised expression, Kaito began to ask why she was looking for him.
She had originally thought the Lord Anemo Archon was in the kind of romance novel stage of a relationship, where both parties still had to go through various trials and adjustments—in short, a state where they were still constantly getting to know each other.
But she was clearly mistaken; the Lord Anemo Archon had probably already done everything there was to do.
"So you're the Acting Grand Master... You can just call me Kaito. But, I was wondering, what brings you here?"
Putting on a slightly surprised expression, Kaito began to ask why she was looking for him.
Truth be told, he wasn't sure if his expression could be called 'surprised,' but under normal circumstances, he was supposed to be a little surprised.
After all, she was the Acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius. Meeting her so suddenly should be surprising.
However, after he asked his question, Jean didn't answer right away, making Kaito wonder if his lack of a surprised expression had given something away to her.
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