The Lost People of Teyvat

Chapter 54: Captain Qin and Miss Lisa
Knights of Favonius, Leader's Office.

Kaiya knocked on the door, and after receiving a response, he pushed the door open and walked in: "Acting Captain, you're looking for me? Oh? Miss Lisa is here too?"

The lazy and mature librarian raised her hand to cover her red lips and yawned slightly: "Well, I just came here to take a break and enjoy afternoon tea during work hours, you guys can just chat."

After she finished speaking, she couldn't help but complain in a low voice: "Recently, there seem to be more people who don't return their books. They also look expectant and say that unless I punish them with lightning magic, they will return the books."

"Lisa."

Jean Gunnhild's helpless voice sounded. Her long curly golden hair was tied into a ponytail with a bow at the back. Two golden strands hung down from both sides of her face. "Even if those people refuse to return the books, don't punish them with lightning magic. Let the Knights handle it. Promise me, okay?"

"But Qin, those people are happy to do it."

"Lisa."

"Okay, okay, I promise you."

The lofty-minded witch lady was defeated by the gentle and helpless eyes of Captain Qin. She lowered her head, pinched the metal spoon, and gently stirred the steaming coffee.

"Kaiya, I called you here mainly for the treasure-stealing group outside the city."

Jean looked at Kaeya, her pretty eyebrows slightly wrinkled. "Since the expedition group left, there seem to be more thieves and monsters in Mondstadt. In order to ensure the stability and safety of Mondstadt, we must do an effective cleanup."

"It's normal. Monsters and thieves are like weeds in a farmland. If there are fewer people cleaning them up and fewer cleanings, they will always grow wildly." Kaia shrugged and smiled, "But the reason why the acting leader called me here is not just these, right?"

"Yes, although the expeditionary force has left, the Knights still have the power to protect Mondstadt. A few thieves and monsters are naturally not a concern, but the situation is different this time."

Qin pursed her lips and said, "There is a phenomenon of ground disturbance at Yingxiang Beach, and a large number of projected monsters are wandering around, and there is even a certain regularity. At the same time, there is a phenomenon of bandits and robbers gathering in Wangfeng Mountain. It seems that someone has summoned them. We don't know what they are planning yet."

"Wangfeng Mountain, Yingxiang Beach"

Kaiya repeated the two names, his deep eyes showing a solemn expression: "These two places are in the south and north, which is very troublesome."

"Well, more importantly, problems occurred in both places at the same time."

"Are you overthinking it, Acting Captain? Maybe it's just a coincidence."

"The earth veins are disturbed, thieves gather, and the Fatui delegation promised to arrive after the ice and snow melt."

Qin took a deep breath, her eyes serious: "Kaia, I have a feeling that in the foreseeable future, there will be more troubles waiting for us."

"What is your basis?" Kaiya looked serious.

"No. Just my intuition."

Qin was silent for a few seconds, then said unsurely, "Just a few days ago, I sensed a fleeting sadness in the wind. It was so slight that I even suspected it was my illusion."

".It's a sign of the coming storm."

Kaia shook his head and said nothing more: "Does the Knights intend to split up into two groups to deal with the troubles in Lookout Mountain and Eagle Beach? With all due respect, this is not a good idea."

At present, the Knights Templar already have limited manpower. If they were to divide their forces further, they would not be able to create a situation of "outnumbered against fewer" or "with the advantage on our side". The casualty rate would inevitably rise, which is really not worth it.

"We can't prioritize these two things and deal with them in order - they both threaten the safety and well-being of the people of Mondstadt."

Qin's eyes were firm, and she said calmly, "So this time, I will personally deal with the projection monster on Eagle Beach. Kaiya, the thieves in Lookout Mountain will be left to you."

".You want to go in person?"

Kaiya opened his eyes wide in surprise and rejected it subconsciously: "No, compared with the danger outside the city, Mondstadt needs a qualified acting leader to take charge. You going in person is even worse than splitting the troops into two groups."

"See, I told him he wouldn't agree, didn't I?" Lisa smiled softly, "Jin, Mondstadt needs you, that's what I think too."

"But." Qin hesitated. "No buts."

Lisa stood up and walked to Jean, holding her hand. Her beautiful green eyes reflected Jean's figure: "You are the Knights, the backbone of Mondstadt. As long as you are here, even if you do nothing, the people of Mondstadt will feel at ease."

"That's right, and such a small matter is not worth sending out the acting leader."

Kaeya nodded in agreement, raised his hand and stroked his chin, his eyes suddenly lit up: "I got it, I will have someone disguise the information about [the appearance of a leyline monster at Eagle Beach] as information that the Knights are unaware of, and then throw it to Master Diluk, he will definitely not turn a blind eye to it."

He smiled with a smug look in his eyes: "This way, our Dark Night Hero will surely mock the Knights for their incompetence while driving those annoying projection monsters back to the earth veins."

"Uh, is it a bad idea to do this?"

Qin blinked and looked at Kaia, wanting to say something but not knowing what.

If Senior Diluk knew about this, he would definitely come with a greatsword to the Knights or the Angel's Gift to exchange "brotherly feelings" with Kaeya, right?
"Oh, don't worry, Master Diluk won't care about these little things."

Kaeya waved his hand and then said with a smile: "Come to think of it, Master Diluk, do you really think that we don't know that he is the Night Elf Hero? After all, sometimes he doesn't even bother to disguise himself."

This is of course a tacit understanding. Senior Diluc suffered injustice and took the initiative to withdraw from the Knights. Even if the Knights have now eliminated this injustice, for the proud Senior Diluc, it is not a reason for him to return to the Knights. That is why he transformed into a [Night Hero] and protected Mondstadt in the dark.

Qin opened her mouth but didn't explain.

Kaeya must understand this principle better than her - he just wanted to find an opportunity to tease Senior Diluk.

Lisa also smiled, holding Qin's hand, and quietly took a step back, as if to avoid Diluk's sudden appearance, swinging his sword at Kaeya, and splashing them with blood again.

Kaia raised an eyebrow: "What do you think?"

Lisa smiled politely in response, and Qin hesitated to speak.

"Okay, okay, I get it. Anyway, leave these two things to me." Kaiya decisively stopped asking questions and changed the subject: "Speaking of which, I met a very interesting guy at the Dawn Winery. Maybe I can ask him to go to the Lookout Mountain with me this time."

"Interesting guy?" Lisa became interested.

"Well, a guy who tells lies very sincerely. Most importantly, Master Diluk sensed a sense of danger from him." Kaeya nodded.

"Oh?"

Lisa and Qin looked at each other and saw each other's surprise.

Any existence that can make Diluk feel dangerous must not be easy to get along with!

"Is he still at the Dawn Winery?"

Jean had a serious expression. It would be best not to let such a dangerous being out of the Knights' sight while in Mondstadt.

"No, he's in Mondstadt. I came here with him."

Kaia smiled and said, "Relax, Jean. Although he is dangerous, he has no ill will towards Mond. I can confirm this."

"So what is this Mr. Danger doing now?"

“You may not believe it.”

Kaia looked at him strangely. "He and a bard formed a group to perform at the Wind God Statue Square."

Jean & Lisa: ".Ah?"

(End of this chapter)