Lin Mo, standing at the entrance of the Good Hunter Restaurant, narrowed his eyes slightly.
The surrounding wind howled, whipping at his clothes and making him feel an extremely strong Anemo power.
He had originally planned to eat breakfast after waking up, then go to the Adventurers' Guild to meet Klee and Fischl again and accept a few suitable commissions.
He hadn't expected Stormterror to suddenly attack Mondstadt.
It hadn't even been a week since the last time; it was too frequent.
With Stormterror attacking, the Knights of Favonius were sure to be busy.
"A troubled time indeed."
Lin Mo rubbed his temples.
But the next second, Lin Mo looked at a tornado not far away, his eyelids twitching.
Dumb blonde?
Before that tornado, a blonde girl was sprinting.
But she seemed to be affected by the tornado, her speed significantly hampered.
Even so, she was still running towards him.
Her golden hair flew in the strong wind, dazzling like the warm sun under the morning light.
The girl's hairstyle was neat and full of vitality.
Two pure white Teyvat flowers adorned her smooth golden hair.
The stamens emitted a faint white glow, like stars twinkling in the night sky, adding a touch of serene softness to the violent wind.
Chapter 56: Facing the Trailblazer's Plea, You Choose...; A Mysterious Power Comparable to a Thousand Years of Flowing Wind
Near her ear, an exquisite feather ornament swayed gently, as if narrating the distant lands she had once trodden.
Her eyes were clear gold, like amber reflecting the blazing sunlight, shining even brighter against the backdrop of the storm.
Those eyes held determination and persistence, as if no storm could hinder her steps forward.
Even if the strong wind obstructed her speed.
Even if every step seemed incredibly difficult.
She still ran towards him without hesitation, her steps steady, her will firm.
She was wearing an exotic blue and white dress, its skirt slightly lifted by her fast run.
Beneath the hem, golden diamond-shaped decorations reflected light like embedded stars.
Around her neck, a white scarf fluttered in the wind, its split ends swaying lightly, reaching her legs and drawing elegant arcs in the air.
On her cuffs, white sleeve covers with bunny ear knots trembled slightly, adding a playful liveliness to her.
Her long boots were white and gold with a wooden sole design; each landing was light, as if she could maintain composure even while running in the storm.
And the transparent diamond-shaped decorations on her boots and dress glowed with a soft white light.
In this dim and chaotic storm, they were like fireflies in the night, emitting her unique radiance.
"Whoosh!"
"Whoosh!"
At this moment, Stormterror's massive figure circled in the sky.
Each flap of its wings stirred up destructive gales.
The strong winds swept up items from the streets.
Houses swayed precariously under the wind pressure, and screams, shouts, and alarm bells intertwined, turning the peaceful city into a battlefield at the center of a storm.
However, in this chaos, Lin Mo at the entrance of the Good Hunter Restaurant seemed out of place.
Even though the corners of his clothes were lifted by the strong wind and his black hair slightly ruffled, he showed no trace of panic.
Compared to the panicked citizens of Mondstadt fleeing in all directions, his calmness was strikingly unusual, even surreal.
As Lin Mo looked at the dumb blonde with a strange expression, the sprinting Trailblazer also caught sight of Lin Mo standing at the entrance of the Good Hunter Restaurant.
"Hurry up and go!"
The Trailblazer's face was filled with urgency as she ran, shouting at Lin Mo, "Stormterror is here! Quickly hide!"
Her voice was almost drowned out by the wind, but it still clearly reached Lin Mo's ears.
"What are you still standing there for? Run! Stormterror's tornado is already sweeping through the inner city! If you get caught in it, it'll be trouble!"
The Trailblazer spoke as she quickly rushed towards Lin Mo, trying to pull him along to escape.
At this moment, a virtual panel suddenly appeared in front of Lin Mo.
Lines of text emerged.
[You, who were preparing to meet Seele, suddenly encountered the Nameless - Trailblazer - Stelle of the Astral Express 193. She is currently worried because she can't find March 7th, who went out to explore the city. Facing the Trailblazer's plea for help, you choose...]
[Option One: Unhesitatingly extend a helping hand. Since you've already met this Nameless, you can't just stand by. You decide to help find March 7th, after all, you're quite good at finding people. Besides, who could refuse this Trailblazer's request? Perhaps in this process, you might even gather some information about the Astral Express, or even... make a friend? (Reward: Footprints of Fate. Allows you to advance a great deal on a Path you have already trodden. If you haven't trodden a Path, it can enhance Path skills.)]
[Option Two: Play it safe. Finding a lost girl? That's not your strong suit, and besides, you have more than one thing planned for today. Helping isn't out of the question, but letting the Trailblazer handle it herself is also a good choice. Because you know that even without your help, the Trailblazer will be able to find March 7th. You state that you have other important matters and wish her good luck. (Reward: Undying Starlight. The fallen starlight solidifies into a brilliantly shining gem. Its value is still immeasurable.)]
[Option Three: Turn a blind eye. You pretend not to hear the Trailblazer's plea and head directly to your meeting point with Seele. After all, other people's troubles are not your concern, and besides, these are members of the Astral Express, any one of whom is a battle-hardened tough character. How could they truly need your help? In this world, the most important thing is to take care of yourself. (Reward: Undying Embers. The fallen starlight cools into sighing embers. At least it once burned.)]
Lin Mo: "???????"
Looking at the three options that appeared, Lin Mo gasped.
What generous reward options.
It was Footprints of Fate.
If he got this item, he could upgrade his existing Path skills.
Clara's skills, Sampo's skills.
This was a good thing.
As for the other two, although they didn't have any special power.
But if treated as gems or something, they were also priceless treasures, very practical.
And, they should still contain power.
As Lin Mo thought this, in the Trailblazer's line of sight, Lin Mo still hadn't moved.
This made the running Trailblazer anxious.
Because the tornado behind them was already approaching, a strong suction force came from behind, distorting the air and making the flagstones underfoot subtly vibrate.
"Quick!"
The Trailblazer had already reached out and touched Lin Mo's hand, wanting to pull him along to run.
However, the terrifying storm of the tornado behind them seemed to intensify, making her expression change; she couldn't break free.
She immediately let go of Lin Mo's hand to prevent him from being swept in with her.
"Don't worry."
Just then, Lin Mo spoke, applying Seele's Path skill [Skill] to the Trailblazer as he spoke.
At this moment, the immense suction force, like an invisible giant hand, fiercely yanked the Trailblazer from the ground.
Her golden hair flew in the wind, her body instantly lifted into the air, swept into the tornado by the strong winds!
Everything happened too fast; the violent current directly carried the Trailblazer off the ground, soaring into the sky!
High above, the storm raged, the Trailblazer's figure tumbling and ascending amidst the swirling wind blades, trying hard to stabilize her body, but the terrifying wind pressure made her completely unable to control her movements.
"She... she got swept in!"
"What should we do? Will she be blown into the sky and fall down?"
"Stormterror's storm is too terrifying, we can't even get close!"
At this time, people who had already run to safety saw this scene, and their faces showed expressions of horror.
Cries of alarm rose from all directions; everyone held their breath for the girl caught in the storm.
But the next second, they saw the girl actually break free from the residual power of the tornado and descend from the sky.
"My speed, why did it suddenly increase?!"
At this moment, the Trailblazer, having broken free from the residual power of the tornado, also looked down at her feet with extreme astonishment.
She was very aware of her body's speed.
Just now, she had clearly been caught in the residual power of the tornado, continuously ascending.