At a certain shop in Liyue Harbor
Yanfei continued her relentless verbal assault. Shopkeeper Daniel listened, growing more startled by the moment. Bonanus, meanwhile, grew more bewildered.
Mostly because she couldn't understand a word.
The two Millelith soldiers who had been standing guard outside now entered the shop. They stood with arms crossed, silently listening, ready to take the man away once Yanfei finished.
"The food sold by Mr. Daniel has caused certain cases of food poisoning, including symptoms such as dizziness, vomiting, and diarrhea."
"The number of people poisoned does not exceed ten, and no fatalities have occurred. All affected individuals have received appropriate medical treatment."
"Given that the circumstances are not severe, and Mr. Daniel has already paid for the victims' medical expenses—and the affected parties have expressed no intention of pursuing further responsibility—this matter could have been handled leniently."
"However, Mr. Daniel attempted to bribe the Millelith and tried to argue his way out of responsibility. Therefore, we will not let this slide."
"Bribing officers, depending on the severity, carries a sentence of three to five years imprisonment. The exact duration will be determined once the higher-ups issue their ruling."
"In addition, you will face various fines and compensation payments. The specific amounts will also be determined by the higher-ups. In any case, it will not be less than one hundred thousand Mora."
Upon hearing this, Daniel's world crumbled. You could have told me it could be handled leniently from the start! Now I've made things ten times worse.
It's like... you could have reduced your sentence, but you just had to dig your own grave. Painful and agonizing—hurting and 'enjoying' it at the same time.
"Do you have anything else to say?" Yanfei crossed her arms and waited quietly.
Daniel's eyes glazed over, all light drained from them. This was the stupidest mistake he'd made in his entire career as a merchant.
So stupid that people would laugh at him just hearing about it.
"No... nothing..." Daniel accepted his fate. Though he was a foreigner, he had signed a contract in Liyue. There was no escaping criminal responsibility.
Yanfei nodded slightly. This commission had been unexpectedly easy to handle—much simpler than usual. Daniel had folded quickly.
Glancing at the two Millelith soldiers, Yanfei signaled they could proceed and then turned and walked out without another word.
The soldiers exchanged nods, flanked Daniel on either side, and led him away. Off to enjoy some... fun.
Having completed another case, Yanfei stepped out of the shop and let out a light breath. There were still many similar commissions waiting. Plenty of work ahead.
Bonanus chuckled and handed her a water bottle she'd conveniently acquired from the shop. The owner's been taken away by the Millelith—surely he won't mind if I borrow this, right?
Yanfei didn't question where the bottle came from. She gratefully accepted it and gulped down the water. All that talking had made her thirsty.
"Little Yanfei, you worked so hard. You were quite charming just now." Bonanus gently applauded.
Hearing this, Yanfei rubbed her head shyly.
"Not really! I deal with cases like this several times a month. Thank you for the compliment, Sister Bonanus."
Yanfei was genuinely happy. She had to admit, having a senior accompany her while handling these matters was truly comforting.
It was only natural. Like a child playing outside—having an adult nearby always gave a sense of security.
"Where to next?" Bonanus asked with a smile. She found accompanying Yanfei quite interesting.
Though she didn't understand some things, she remained curious about these novel experiences. Watching a lawyer handle cases for the first time was genuinely fascinating.
Especially when that lawyer was Yanfei.
Despite being the senior, Bonanus knew nothing about Yanfei's domain. The earlier scene proved that—she'd just stood there blankly, eating her metaphorical melon.
"Sister Bonanus, we still need to handle more cases like this elsewhere. It's going to be a long day—sorry to put you through this."
Yanfei smiled. Yesterday was Lantern Rite, and amidst all the festive excitement, certain unsavory characters always emerged to cause trouble.
After every festival, most people ended up with more work. It was unavoidable.
Though Yanfei's first commission had been easy, the rest might not be so simple.
Bonanus simply nodded. Better leave these matters to the professionals.
Back in my previous life, I was practically a shut-in. Lying at home all day, gaming and drinking soda—I've never committed any crimes.
The only thing I'm useful for now is fighting. But in Liyue Harbor, brawls are rare. Not nonexistent, but rare.
The Millelith aren't just for show. Those soldiers are all big and tall—no one's stupid enough to pick fights with them.
Except maybe the Treasure Hoarders.
At this rate, it doesn't seem like there'll be anything for me to do today.
And at this hour, no major dangers typically arise. No monster invasions, no external threats causing trouble.
How dull.
"Let's hurry then. With little Yanfei around, I feel completely useless." Bonanus shook her head helplessly. Having such a capable junior makes the senior feel unnecessary.
"Not at all. Part of the reason Mr. Daniel cooperated so easily was because of you, Sister Bonanus."
Yanfei smiled reassuringly. Compared to herself—a well-known half-adeptus lawyer—Bonanus's deterrent effect was far greater.
After all, Bonanus was a true adeptus. One who could wield elemental power without a Vision. And crossing an adeptus never ended well.
Bonanus simply nodded at this. If I really can help, that'd be great.
Originally, I planned to slack off. But watching others work so hard while I just stand here eating melons makes me feel a bit guilty.
That's just how I am. Can't help it.
After a few more exchanges, the two set off for their next destination. It would take time, drain energy, but they had to persevere.
...
Several hours later...
Throughout this lengthy process, Yanfei handled case after case while Bonanus snacked on metaphorical melons. Yanfei's efficiency was remarkable.
For an ordinary legal consultant, these troublesome matters would take at least two or three days to resolve.
But Yanfei wrapped everything up in just a few hours. Her work efficiency rivaled that of certain Qixing members.
Well, "wrapped up" wasn't entirely accurate—there were still follow-up matters requiring her attention. But those could wait until the day after tomorrow. Everything else could be left to the higher-ups for judgment.
After finishing these commissions, Yanfei dragged Bonanus off to handle family disputes.
For anyone, working in an unfamiliar domain was truly troublesome and time-consuming.
Bonanus might not know much, but she understood family conflicts. She offered quite a few suggestions along the way.
This actually helped Yanfei quite a bit.
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"Finally! Finally done!"
Having completed the last family consultation, Yanfei stood in the street and stretched deeply, letting out a relieved breath.
"You worked hard." Bonanus stepped forward with a gentle smile, softly massaging Yanfei's shoulders, hoping to ease her tension.
"Thank you, Sister Bonanus."
Yanfei gently patted the large hand resting on her shoulder. Sister is so gentle. Though she's a great adeptus, she carries no arrogance.
Unlike certain other adepti.
"Think nothing of it. I've learned quite a bit today—gotten a sense of modern Liyue."
"Since I plan to experience mortal life, I'm bound to encounter situations like this eventually. If your big sister ever gets into trouble, little Yanfei will have to help me." Bonanus smiled.
"Absolutely! I'll help you free of charge!" Yanfei puffed out her chest, her expression brimming with confidence.
Both women laughed. After a moment, Yanfei suddenly spoke again.
"As much as I'd love to rest, there's one more matter I must handle. We need to stay alert!" Yanfei stood up and patted her cheeks.
This last task wasn't a legal consultation. It was a commission—one requiring no mental effort, only physical force.
What kind of commission? Tune in next time~