Since the Grand Master of the Mondstadt Knights, Falgar, led the Knights on an expedition, the role of Grand Master has been filled by the eldest daughter of the Gunnhildr family.
Jean Gunnhildr.
This year, Jean is nineteen years old. Her swordsmanship is exceptional, honed through tireless training. And she dedicates herself to the work of the Knights with an effort tenfold that of her training.
To dedicate oneself is the path of the Dandelion Knight.
Though Jean may have less experience as acting Grand Master, since she took over from Falgar, the prosperity of Mondstadt has only increased.
What’s truly remarkable and admirable is that Jean is unlike others.
Even under the heavy weight of being Acting Grand Master, this young knight seems to retain the same resolute spirit she had when she was first knighted.
Now, it's a time for her to dedicate herself to the path of the knight she follows.
The Mondstadt Knights of Favonius.
Though their faces are filled with a sense of inspiration, a veil of gloom hangs over every knight.
It's because they know all this is just a deception orchestrated by Su Xuan, which only makes them feel angrier and more pained.
Under Jean's leadership, nearly everyone has accepted the possibility of sacrifice.
The young Vision wielders, those young boys and girls, though filled with fear, show no signs of backing down.
But all this was just a little joke that Su Xuan played on them to suppress the people of Mondstadt.
The contrast between the two is heartbreaking.
Mocking!
This is an absolute mockery from the invaders.
The Abyss Order.
Kaeya jumped to his feet, his hands reaching for the light screen in front of him, only to pass through it.
“Your Highness!” Yun Jin, fearing that Kaeya might have a problem due to his excitement, hurried over to him and tried to support him.
However, even the Abyssal Fire Singer couldn't have imagined that after Jean's resounding call, the first to charge forward was Lumine.
Behind her was Paimon, her face filled with terror.
“Lumine, she didn't leave Mondstadt?”
Kaeya stared dumbfoundedly at Lumine charging towards the Hilichurl horde, as if struck by lightning, his entire body stiffening in place.
At a time when Mondstadt was being attacked by Su Xuan, Lumine didn't leave, instead choosing to stay and help Mondstadt.
“This little sister of mine really…” Kaeya muttered, unsure of how to describe his meddling sister.
Yes!
You did help Mondstadt City repel a large-scale Hilichurl attack.
But those were ordinary Hilichurls under my control.
This is the Fifth Descender's mutated Hilichurl army, a world apart!
Besides, Lumine is the Fourth Descender.
Since Su Xuan even knows the past of Khaenri'ah, Kaeya guesses he must know Lumine’s identity as the Fourth Descender.
You're enemies! My own little sister!
Kaeya's fears grew with every thought.
Especially when he recalled Dainsleif’s miserable state, Kaeya’s heart immediately jumped into his throat.
Although Su Xuan considered Dainsleif to be the Sixth Sin of Khaenri'ah, in Dainsleif's heart, he opposed the Abyss.
He even helped Su Xuan indirectly by restraining the Abyssal forces.
Even so, Dainsleif almost died at Su Xuan's hands, so what about Lumine, the real Fourth Descender?
Kaeya couldn't imagine the cruel methods Su Xuan might use against Lumine, his heart even more anxious than the citizens of Mondstadt.
【"Lumine! Slow down!"】
【Paimon's voice rang out behind her in alarm.】
【This was the first time she had seen such strange Hilichurls.】
【On the night of the Mondstadt fire, Amber had visited Lumine with Jean's wishes.】
【Because of the strange nature of these monsters, to avoid involving others, Jean hoped that Lumine, who was looking for her blood relative, would leave Mondstadt soon.】
【But Lumine, with her kind heart, refused.】
【Since she knew the city might be attacked by monsters, she would naturally stay to help Mondstadt.】
【If it truly came to a point where she couldn't do anything, she could leave then.】
【"The Traveler's so fast!"】
【"Damn it, we can't lose to her."】
【"Right, as knights of Mondstadt, we'd be a laughingstock if we were outdone by an outsider."】
【Lumine's charge into battle also inspired the Knights of Favonius.】
【"Damn Hilichurls!" Mona gritted her teeth and charged forward.】
【I should've asked Fischl and the others for a divination beforehand to see if their lives would survive the day.】
【"Damn it, at a crucial moment, the old hag doesn't know where she's gone."】
【"If I die here today, you'll never find such a filial disciple again."】
【Fischl trembled her lips, her voice shaking with the tremor of the earth: "D-d-d...The Prinzessin der Verurteilung cannot be intimidated by Hilichurls..."】
【"Oz..."】
【"Go."】
【The first wave of mutated Hilichurls to reach the battlefield consisted mainly of ordinary Hilichurls and Hilichurl archers.】
【The distance between the two sides was closing, closer and closer.】
【The Knights of Favonius and the Vision wielders were so nervous their emotions became even more intense.】
【Lumine, wielding her dull blade, was the first to meet the first mutated Hilichurl.】
【Without a word, she raised her sword and plunged it towards the mutated Hilichurl’s head.】
【As the dull blade pierced the mutated Hilichurl's head, Lumine's body stiffened, an inexplicable force flowing from her arm.】
【"What is this?" Her expression was slightly startled.】
【This flowing sensation was like a gentle breeze circling her, strengthening her power.】
【Bang!】
【A direct hit.】
【Though unable to pierce the mutated Hilichurl's skull, the power of this sword strike still sent the mutated Hilichurl flying several meters away.】
【Just as Lumine was puzzled, a thunderous, muffled sound descended from the sky.】
【"With the ancient winds of a thousand years, I lend you my strength, guardians of Mondstadt."】
【"Follow me, and charge forth with courage."】
【A gentle breeze enveloped every Mondstadt warrior, filling them with strength.】
【As the thunderous voice fell, everyone looked to the sky instinctively.】
【A giant figure soared through the air, its emerald form radiating a moving glow.】
【"Dvalin?"】
【Jean was stunned.】
【Only then did she understand everything.】
【The Knights of Favonius had gained a boost in power with Dvalin’s help.】
【Not only that, the wispy breezes surrounding everyone also had a certain protective effect.】
【"The Stormterror?"】
【"It's actually Stormterror, isn't it supposed to be..."】
【"Don't talk nonsense, Stormterror Dvalin is here to help us protect Mondstadt."】
【Dvalin's arrival instantly boosted the morale of the Knights of Favonius to an unprecedented high.】
【Several whirlwinds lifting mutated Hilichurls into the sky gave everyone in Mondstadt City hope of victory.】
【But even more surprising things were yet to come.】
【From the sky, a brilliant flame like a falling star directly landed in the heart of the mutated Hilichurl horde.】
【Boom!】
【The roar completely overwhelmed the fighting on the battlefield.】
【The flames of the explosion, aided by the raging winds, instantly took out a wave of mutated Hilichurls in several fiery whirlwinds.】
【"Who is it!"】
【Jean blurted out.】
【At this point, she still couldn't believe that the situation could turn so dramatically hopeful in an instant.】
【Jean stared blankly at the place where the flames rose, a graceful figure standing in the brilliant light.】
【"Oh dear! Jean..."】
【As the voice echoed, the figure moved slightly, walking towards Jean.】
【"Have I been gone from Mondstadt for too long?"】
【"You've even forgotten me."】
【"If that's the case, I'll be very heartbroken."】
【Hiss!】
【The familiar voice made everyone present gasp in surprise.】
【A beauty emerged from the flames.】
【Her stunning features were paired with waist-length golden hair, her fiery red dress unable to conceal her curvaceous, tall figure.】
【In the palm of her hand, she kept tossing a ball that looked like a bomb.】
【"Miss Alice!" Jean exclaimed in surprise and delight.】
【At the same time, Eula, who was standing in the sky watching everything, was stunned.】
【After a while, she slowly breathed a sigh of relief.】
【"Ah, it's Miss Alice, isn't it?"】
【"And Dvalin."】
【"I didn't expect them to get together and arrive on the battlefield."】
【"If that's the case, I don't need to control the ordinary mutated Hilichurls and Hilichurl archers."】
【She muttered to herself.】
【Eula's gaze turned to the other side of the sky.】
【The wind was swirling there, as if hiding a powerful force.】
【"Is it him."】
【"The legendary Anemo Archon, Barbatos."】