At this moment.
On the streets outside, the residents of Mondstadt were still celebrating the lifting of the Stormterror crisis.
But inside the room, the atmosphere was wrapped in a layer of warm morning light, quiet and ambiguous.
"Tch... F-Fine."
In the next second, Fischl finally calmed down barely, snorting stubbornly.
Then she turned her body slightly, back to Kael, her voice much quieter than usual: "Since thou hast sincerely invited me, this Prinzessin shall reluctantly allow thee to share this moment with me."
But at this time, the tips of her ears were already completely red, exposing her inner shyness.
Kael smiled slightly, reached out and pulled the quilt gently, wrapping her tighter, and closed his eyes lazily. "Sure, let's sleep together then."
After a while, Fischl's complaint sounded: "Thou art not resting properly. This will make thy rest poor."
"It won't."
Kael's smiling voice sounded.
In the next second, Fischl's clothes and stockings were tossed out.
Time passed quietly.
A morning passed quickly.
Afternoon.
The sunlight outside became brighter. The warm afternoon sun penetrated the clouds, spilling on the streets and alleys of Mondstadt, reflecting a layer of pale gold on the stone paths.
The air was filled with the unique tranquility of the afternoon. Occasionally, a breeze blew, bringing the scent of flowers drifting on the street.
As Kael's door was pushed open gently, Kael stepped out, refreshed.
A faint smile hung on his lips, and his gestures revealed an indescribable laziness and calmness.
Beside him, Fischl also walked out of the room slowly.
Her golden hair swayed slightly with her steps. Her purple pupil was slightly blurred, and her cheeks still carried the lingering flush.
Her steps were a bit lazy and casual.
The Prinzessin who usually held her head high now seemed exceptionally relaxed, a trace of imperceptible satisfaction between her brows.
She was a bit different from the girl who proudly called herself the Prinzessin of Condemnation.
The most conspicuous thing was Fischl's tender white and slender legs.
Usually, Fischl always habitually wore a pair of black stockings, adding a touch of mystery and chuunibyou temperament to her.
But now, that layer of thin black wrapping was gone, revealing a pair of fair and slender maiden legs.
Under the afternoon sun, they glowed with a delicate luster.
The girl's fair calves were slender and long, the skin so tender it seemed like water could be pinched out.
Her ankles were exquisite, toes slightly curled, seeming not yet fully adapted to the touch without stockings.
Fischl at this moment, compared to the mystery of the past, added a touch of unmodified pure beauty.
Less sharp, but more indescribably soft and alluring.
That was a rare beauty.
Kael's gaze unconsciously lingered on her legs for a moment longer.
Then the corner of his mouth raised slightly, a trace of teasing flashing in his eyes.
"What? Not wearing stockings anymore?"
You have to know, when he sprinted with Fischl on his shoulder before, he didn't damage Fischl's stockings.
Fischl noticed Kael's gaze, immediately turned her head away unnaturally, and coughed lightly.
Then she raised her chin high, restoring her usual Prinzessin momentum.
Reaching out to brush her golden hair, she used her familiar chuunibyou tone: "Hmph! This Prinzessin is merely indulging occasionally, breaking free from the shackles of worldly things, and feeling the freedom of the Wind Kingdom!"
"How can mortals like thee understand such a transcendent state?"
"...En."
Kael looked at Fischl's stubborn mouth but red ear tips, chuckled lightly, responded casually, and couldn't be bothered to expose her.
Seeing that he didn't pursue it, Fischl stole a glance at him out of the corner of her eye.
Seeing that he didn't continue to tease, she finally breathed a sigh of relief and stretched slowly.
The afternoon breeze blew, and the girl's fair calves trembled slightly in the sun.
Paired with those slightly narrowed purple eyes, she actually had a bit more lazy charm than usual.
"This Prinzessin has nothing to do in the afternoon."
Fischl said slowly, "Why not go to Good Hunter, taste the tea and snacks of the mortal world, to console this Prinzessin for the hard work of the past two days."
The implication was to go for afternoon tea.
Hearing this, Kael raised an eyebrow slightly.
Looking at her, the corner of his mouth carried a bit of playfulness. "So, you still want to go for afternoon tea?"
Fischl immediately snorted uncomfortably. "Why must thou speculate on this Prinzessin's mind? This is the destiny of fate. In the unseen, there is the will of heaven."
"Fine, let's go."
Kael smiled helplessly and stretched.
Sunlight spilled in through the window lattice, the air carrying a faint floral scent.
The breeze gently brushed the girl's golden long hair, brushing her fair and flawless legs, making the afternoon atmosphere exceptionally lazy and comfortable.
The two stepped forward, walking toward the streets of Mondstadt, slowly walking toward Good Hunter.
The noon sun filled the streets of Mondstadt, and the bustling crowd was endless.
The air was filled with a faint floral scent. Street vendors shouted to sell fresh fruits and baked bread. Several pigeons paced leisurely on the street, occasionally startled by children chasing them, flapping their wings and flying into the sky.
"Damn it, the Dragon Disaster problem is solved? I missed the Acting Grand Master's speech?"
"Why couldn't Stormterror persist a bit longer! We haven't appeared yet!"
"Phew, finally over. Affected by the Dragon Disaster, many trade routes were blocked. Grain and fruit are fine... but if the wine supply is cut off, that would be fatal!"
"I can't imagine days without wine."
"Sigh, hope the repair of the trade routes can be completed faster."
"So Stormterror was one of the Four Winds, Lord Dvalin... Mondstadters shouldn't forget his past self-sacrifice."
"With the Knights of Favonius here, Mondstadt will continue to be peaceful and free as always in the future."
As Kael walked along, he could see the residents of Mondstadt discussing the Stormterror matter enthusiastically.
Everyone was pleasantly surprised and incredulous that Stormterror returned to normal and wouldn't attack Mondstadt anymore.
But thinking that Jean gave a speech notification early in the morning.
Even posting announcements, they felt it was true.
Although there were still many doubts, for them, those weren't issues.
As long as normal life wasn't affected.
"Truly a thriving scene."
Kael glanced around, sighing in his heart.
Immediately, he walked side by side with Fischl, slowly walking toward Good Hunter.
On the way, Fischl still used her chuunibyou tone to talk about the gears of fate and the fetters of destiny.
Kael just echoed casually. Occasionally looking at her slightly raised mouth corners, he knew this guy was in a good mood today.
However, just as the two walked to the entrance of the Adventurers' Guild, a familiar figure walked out quickly from behind the counter.
"Mr. Kael!"
Katheryne changed her usual respectful posture standing behind the counter and actively trotted over.
With a serious expression on her face, she obviously had important news to convey.
"Hmm?"
Kael stopped slightly and looked at Katheryne. "What is it? Miss Katheryne."
Katheryne stood still in front of Kael, panting lightly.
Then she looked up, revealed a professional smile, and said steadily, "There are a few messages I need to tell you—"
"First, the Whopperflower corpse you handed to us before has completed all analysis. After researching it, Mr. Albedo hopes to meet you tonight. Some research results need to be discussed with you face to face, and he has several important things he wants to give you personally."
"Oh?"
Kael raised an eyebrow slightly, obviously not expecting Albedo to be so attentive.
After all, given Albedo's busyness, such a personal appointment was rare.
Not to mention items personally prepared by Albedo.
Those weren't things that could be obtained casually.
Speaking of which, Albedo should also know from Jean that the Stormterror crisis was solved, right?
Katheryne continued, "Also, the weapon commission you registered with us before... Mr. Albedo decided to customize it for you personally. There are also ready-made ones. If you have time, you can pick them up together tonight, or re-customize."
"Weapon?"
Kael was slightly stunned, then recalled that he seemed to have indeed submitted a weapon commission a few days ago.
He didn't take it to heart at the time.
After all, his combat method had transcended the stage of relying solely on weapons.
He had weapons himself.
But if it was a weapon crafted by a top alchemist personally, that was another matter.
Kael never doubted Albedo's craftsmanship.
He didn't have a melee weapon yet (except the Bat), so getting one would be nice.
After all, even if he couldn't use it later, he could give it to Fischl.
Glancing at Fischl, who was narrowing her eyes beside him,
Kael nodded. "Okay, I know. I'll go to the Adventurers' Guild tonight."
Immediately, Katheryne revealed a professional smile. "Okay, wish you a pleasant day."
Kael smiled slightly as a response and continued to walk forward.
However, just as Katheryne watched Kael leave.
Her gaze inadvertently fell on Fischl.
Because she always felt...
Fischl is somewhat different?
Katheryne narrowed her eyes slightly, carefully examining this "Prinzessin," but couldn't say what the feeling was.
Fischl's appearance hadn't changed at all. Golden long hair was still dazzling like sunlight. Purple pupils still hid the deep Eye of Condemnation.
The clothes and attire on her body were no different...
But her whole temperament seemed to have undergone some subtle transformation.
If the previous Fischl carried a bit of "pretending to be noble" chuunibyou aura...
More of a unique delusional style.
Then at this moment, her aura had undergone a subtle fusion—
She was still that mysterious girl claiming to be the "Prinzessin of Condemnation," but added a trace of more real calmness and ease.
It was like... her acting skills as a Prinzessin improved?
Katheryne frowned slightly, a strange feeling crossing her heart.
But soon she shook her head, throwing these thoughts aside.
Anyway, her "Chuunibyou" is still stable, no problem.
But speaking of which, Fischl actually didn't wear stockings one day.
She looks much better without stockings than before.
In the next second, Katheryne withdrew her thoughts, turned back behind the counter, and continued to handle the Adventurers' Guild affairs.
In the direction of Good Hunter, Kael and Fischl continued to move forward slowly.
Kael glanced at Fischl casually, the corner of his mouth hooking up slightly. "The way Katheryne looked at you just now was a bit strange."
Fischl paused slightly, then snorted proudly. "Hmph, that is the reverence and awe of mortals for this Prinzessin! Since she has detected the extraordinary aura of this Prinzessin, it shows her vision is barely qualified."
Kael couldn't help laughing. "Is that so?"
"Of course."
Fischl's mouth raised slightly, her purple pupil flashing with confident light. "This afternoon, this Prinzessin shall tour the City of Mondstadt, taste the delicacies of Good Hunter, and appreciate the rhythm of the mortal world!"
Soon, the two arrived at Good Hunter.
Sunlight spilled on the wooden tables and chairs through the wide glass windows. The air was filled with the aroma of roasted meat, and the warm smell of desserts mixed with honey wine.
The hall was full of guests, laughter rising one after another. Waiters busily shuttled between tables carrying plates of food.
Kael and Fischl greeted the restaurant owner and just sat down.
Preparing to order, leisurely enjoying this rare afternoon time.
Fischl leaned lazily on the back of the chair.
One hand on the edge of the table, the other holding the juice just served, gently shaking the clear liquid in the cup, tone carrying a trace of pleasure: "Hmm, is this the food and peace mortals pursue? This Prinzessin can appreciate a thing or two."
The corner of Kael's mouth raised slightly. Just as he planned to tease a few words, he saw a figure walking in from the door.
In the next second, a familiar and leisurely voice sounded beside the two.
"Yo, this is truly a rare scene."
Kael turned his head to look. It was Kaeya.
The Cavalry Captain of the Mondstadt Knights of Favonius.
At this time, Kaeya walked over, standing by the table with one hand in his pocket, a smile on his lips.
"Mr. Kael, Grand Master Jean invites you to the Mondstadt Cathedral."
Kaeya glanced between the two.
Then he narrowed his eyes slightly and continued, "Also... something went wrong with the Traveler. She is still unconscious. Grand Master Jean thinks you might have a way to wake her up."
"..."
Hearing this, Kael's expression froze subtly, his eyelid twitching slightly. "Lumine fainted?"
"That's right."
Kaeya nodded gently. "Don't know what happened. This morning, Grand Master Jean made an appointment with the Traveler to go to the Mondstadt Cathedral to return the Holy Lyre. Not long after leaving, she was found unconscious on the ground and hasn't woken up yet. Anyway, Grand Master Jean hopes you can go there."
Hearing this, Kael slowly narrowed his eyes, and an extremely important fact instantly surfaced in his mind—
Venti got beaten!
"..."
Thinking of this, Kael's expression instantly became stranger, even carrying a trace of complex silence.
A burst of pity flashed in his heart instantly.
I got up too late today!
My morning time was all busy on Fischl.
Delayed for a few hours, causing me to miss the excellent opportunity to witness the Anemo Archon Barbatos being beaten!
That's the Anemo Archon!
The scene of the Anemo Archon being slapped is not something you can see casually!
Too bad!
The most critical thing is, I wanted to see who Signora corresponds to.
After all, one of the high-level Fatui.
But Kael isn't too regretful.
After all, even if I can't see her in Mondstadt, I can see her in Liyue.
It's just a matter of time.
While Kael was thinking this.
Kaeya was still waiting patiently for Kael's answer, unaware of Kael's complex psychological activities.
"En."
In the next second, Kael nodded. "Then let's go."
As far as he knew, Lumine should have been healed by Barbara.
Why wasn't she healed now?
Did some strange change happen?
He indeed had to go see.
However, just as Kael got up, Fischl beside him puffed up her cheeks abruptly, glaring at Kaeya with dissatisfaction, obvious displeasure in her purple pupil.
"Hmph!"
"Mortal, thou hast interrupted the afternoon tour of this Prinzessin and her Kin. What a rude act!"
Kaeya was stunned, then smiled slightly. "Oh, this is rare."
He crossed his arms, looking at Fischl playfully. "Usually, Her Highness the Prinzessin looks on coldly at external affairs, observing this land from high above. Why care so much about the mundane affairs between mortals today?"
"..."
Fischl's cheeks blushed slightly, feeling teased by Kaeya.
But she couldn't refute easily, so she could only snort coldly, lift her chin, and say in a noble and arrogant tone, "Hmph, this Prinzessin is the Supreme Prinzessin of Condemnation. The disputes between mortals are indeed irrelevant. But..."