"How did you do that, Noelle? I can't figure it out at all. How did you perform that strike?"
After the training ended and everyone was resting, Lumine eagerly questioned Noelle, wanting to learn some tips from her.
But Noelle was also very confused. She had just happened to unleash that move based on a sudden inspiration that flashed through her mind. She herself wasn't sure exactly how she did it.
"Actually... I can't quite explain what happened. At the time, my mind was full of Miss Durandal's words, about changing the weight of an object through the power of the Geo Element, and then unconsciously, I seemed to have used elemental power."
Noelle didn't know the specifics. By the time she came to her senses, she had already unleashed that strike, an attack that even Dvalin would immediately fly away from upon seeing.
Previously, when Dvalin had harassed Mondstadt City, if Noelle had known this move, she could have found an opportunity on the city walls and directly given Dvalin a shot, and none of the later events would have happened.
"Is the key the way elemental power is used? Hmm~ It seems that the use of elements is not as simple as I imagined."
Before, when she used elements, it was always very straightforward. Now that she thinks about it, that was too basic. To become stronger, she must put some effort into this area.
"What you need to do next is to grasp that feeling from just now. Once you are familiar with that feeling, things will be much simpler later on."
Durandal handed a cup of water to Lumine and Noelle respectively, saying, "During this time, you can ask Noelle for guidance. The prerequisite is not to cause her trouble, understood?"
"What? In your eyes, me seeking out others is causing them trouble? That's prejudice! Pure prejudice!"
Taking the water Durandal handed her, Lumine was about to complain to Durandal after drinking it, but the sweet taste made Lumine's eyes widen. She looked at the cup in her hand with some surprise.
"So sweet... so delicious."
"The book says that sweets help relax the mind. I don't have any sweets to give you right now, but I do have water with sugar added."
They had fought for such a long time, and to encourage their enthusiasm, some necessary rewards were needed. Girls happened to like sweet things, so sweet water was very suitable.
Hmm, Durandal also quite liked these sweet waters, so she always carried some sugar with her to make herself a cup when needed.
Durandal also prepared a cup for Shenhe. She must have felt fatigued maintaining the Glacial Seal for so long.
"Thank you."
Shenhe softly thanked her, sat beside Durandal, and sipped the sweet water in small mouthfuls.
After everyone rested for a bit, Durandal began to summarize the previous battle. Currently, Noelle had grasped a bit of the knack. Although it was a fleeting inspiration, it had already proven that Durandal's idea was effective.
As long as the Geo Element could be used well, "controlling the weight of objects" could be achieved. At that time, Noelle would be stronger than she was now, including Lumine, who also wielded the Geo Element.
"Once you can skillfully increase the weight of objects, you can try the opposite: reducing the weight of objects. This is also a way to increase combat power."
Since it's about "controlling the weight of objects," in addition to increasing weight, there is also the aspect of reducing weight.
"Reducing the weight of objects? Wouldn't that lower ATK?"
The reason for increasing the weight of objects was to increase ATK DMG. Wouldn't reducing weight mean lowering ATK?
"ATK would indeed decrease, but are you forgetting that when weight becomes lighter, your attack speed will increase?"
"Attack speed? Oh~ I understand. You mean to reduce our own weight to increase speed?"
Many people with Anemo Visions can use this, using the power of wind to make themselves faster. If one could reduce their own weight through the Geo Element, it could also achieve the effect of reduced weight.
As soon as she thought of this, Lumine's eyes lit up! She simultaneously wielded the Anemo element and the Geo Element. If she successfully used the Geo Element to reduce her own weight, then when the weight was reduced to a certain extent, could she then use the Anemo element to fly without using a Wind Glider?
The more Lumine thought about it, the more plausible it seemed, and the more excited she became. She was already eager to master this ability. As long as she could achieve this, she wouldn't have to painstakingly climb mountains like before; she could just fly there directly.
Thinking about how she used to suffer to collect certain herbs growing on cliffs, and to climb to mountaintops for puzzles, she felt pain.
From now on, she wouldn't have to worry about such things. She could also fly in the air without walking, just like Paimon!
Amber is Mondstadt City's Gliding Champion? Hmph! After she learns this trick, let's see who the Gliding Champion really is!
"Don't get happy too soon. You can't even increase weight yet, and you're already thinking about reducing it. Once you've skillfully mastered the power to increase weight, then you can think about other things."
Noelle at least grasped a bit of inspiration, but Lumine had no feeling at all. She, with the slowest progress, was already thinking about so many random things.
"At least I know your theory is correct. Understanding this allows me to confidently proceed. I believe I can definitely master it."
Having gone through so many things, Lumine believed that with her own experience, she would quickly grasp the knack.
If it were her... she should be able to do it, right? This fellow, though usually unreliable, she likes to give people surprises. Wasn't it like this before?
"Noelle, Noelle? What's wrong? Why are you spacing out there?"
Lumine called Noelle several times without a response. Lumine looked at Noelle in confusion, finding her holding a broken Sword and spacing out.
"I... I accidentally broke the greatsword. I had already asked Mr. Wagner to reinforce it, and I was using it quite smoothly, but it still broke."
Weapons had always been a headache for Noelle. Because of her strength, the weapons in her hands easily broke. Many incidents of weapon damage had occurred before.
Wagner, the blacksmith of Mondstadt City, was a very capable person. The weapons he forged were excellent, but they only lasted a bit longer. If used with too much force, they would break.
"I see. That strike of yours just now was indeed not something an ordinary weapon could withstand. The fact that it lasted through your battle with Durandal for so long is already remarkable."
Before it broke, Noelle had already fought Durandal for some time. To have lasted this long, Wagner could already be proud.
"Weapon breakage... Indeed, if you don't have a good weapon to support you, even if you master this technique in the future, you won't be able to unleash your maximum combat power."
It's not like she could carry multiple Favonius Greatswords and pull out a new one every time a weapon broke; that would be too wasteful of weapons.
Lumine didn't have this problem; the growth-type weapon she had given her was fine no matter how she abused it. But Noelle didn't have that luxury.
Given her status, she couldn't obtain a greatsword of that quality. So... there was only one answer.
"As for the weapon... leave it to me. When you come for training tomorrow, I will give you the weapon."
"Eh? This... wouldn't that be too much trouble for you? Actually, actually, I can get weapons myself."
Durandal had already done so much for her. Noelle really didn't want to trouble her anymore.
"You can get them? Those standard issue weapons? How long do you think those weapons will last in your hands? This ability requires controlling the weight of objects. If the weapon itself isn't strong enough, no amount of training will help."
"W-woo!"
"If you can get a weapon that can support your training, I can choose not to help. But... can you get one?"
"W-woo!"
"If you can't get one, then just listen obediently. The sooner you master this power, the more you repay me, understood?"
"Yes, I understand."
Like a Children being scolded by an adult, Noelle lowered her head and accepted Durandal's suggestion.
Lumine looked at Durandal with some anticipation. She had been using the weapon Durandal made for her all this time, cherishing it.
Now she was going to make a weapon for someone else again. What kind of weapon would she make this time?
"The sun is about to set, it's almost time to go back. Today's training ends here, let's continue tomorrow."
Durandal needed to think a bit about the weapon issue. With Lumine's experience, forging a greatsword this time wouldn't be difficult for her.
The problem was creating a weapon whose quality didn't exceed that of this world. That was the most difficult part, and the hardest to control.
"Ah! Oh no, it's already so late."
Noelle looked at the setting sun in surprise, not realizing they had trained for so long.
"Today... I'm really sorry for taking up so much of your time."
Noelle bowed apologetically to everyone, saying, "If there's anything you want me to do, please give it to me! Anything at all!"
Noelle wasn't a big shot, nor did she have a good family background. She could only repay Durandal's help in this way.
Hearing Noelle say she could do anything, Lumine's eyes lit up. She stepped forward, about to say something, but Paimon covered her mouth.
Then Shenhe came from behind, grabbed her arm, and dragged her aside, not giving her any chance to cause trouble.
"No need. Just take good care of Klee when I'm not in Mondstadt."
Noelle was very good at taking care of people. If it was her, Durandal could rest assured letting her look after Klee.
The reason she cared so much for Noelle was also because she had heard from Klee that Noelle had taken care of her.
Since she wanted to do something, then she could help take care of Klee's daily life, and Durandal could also train with peace of mind.
"Eh? That..."
Actually, even if Durandal hadn't asked her, she would have taken care of Klee.
Rather, all members of the Knights of Favonius would take good care of Klee.
But Durandal completely ignored her explanation, walking towards Mondstadt with Shenhe and Lumine.
Noelle stood still for a moment, seemed to understand something, bowed again towards Durandal, and smiled.
"Thank you, Miss Durandal."
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