The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [400]

On the second-to-last day of the Windblume Festival, only one night remained before the grand celebration.

Inside Diluc’s tavern, Jia Changjiang and Lumine were making their final preparations for the banquet scheduled for the next evening.

Diluc had even cleared out the upstairs section of the tavern to accommodate the festivities.

Kaeya was there as well. So was Diluc himself.

"Tomorrow's the big day!" Lumine, sitting on the second floor of the tavern, rubbed her hands together excitedly. "I can't help but feel a little hyped!"

"Yeah, yeah! And there’s gonna be soooo much delicious food!" Paimon chimed in, just as enthusiastic.

Thanks to Lumine’s inventory, which preserved food indefinitely, they had avoided the hassle of preparing everything on the day of the banquet itself.

"Hah, this whole event really wouldn’t have been possible without Jax and Lumine," Kaeya remarked, casually sipping from a wooden beer mug. "I mean, pulling together a festival that the entire city of Mondstadt could enjoy in just fourteen days? That’s no small feat."

He then turned to the two of them with a sly grin. "So, have you decided which flower you’ll be offering to the Anemo Archon tomorrow?"

"The Windblume Festival Star’s choice of flower… Quite the interesting reveal every year."

Silence.

Diluc remained quiet.

As a Mondstadt native, he did hold some level of faith in the Anemo Archon.

But ever since the Stormterror incident, after learning the true identity of Mondstadt’s deity, every time someone mentioned the Anemo Archon in his presence, his mind inevitably wandered to that carefree bard who constantly ran up tabs at his tavern.

His family had safeguarded Mondstadt for generations—centuries, even. To say he had no faith in Barbatos would be a lie.

But…

It was difficult to maintain reverence for a deity who spent his days strumming a lyre with one hand and downing wine with the other.

His faith in the Anemo Archon was dwindling.

"The Windblume… We have an idea, but we want to be sure," Jia Changjiang replied, raising his mug.

He and Lumine had triple-checked all the preparations for the next day. Now, all that was left was to wait.

After a couple of drinks, they left the tavern.

As soon as they stepped downstairs, they spotted Venti playing his lyre.

For once, he wasn’t drinking—just playing a melody about the Windblume Festival, drawing in a small crowd of patrons.

"Lumine, have you decided what flower you’re offering tomorrow?" Jia Changjiang asked as they walked.

"Yup. What about you?"

"I have too," he nodded.

"Tomorrow… I plan to head out of the city early."

"Alright. Let’s meet up at the plaza for the final ceremony."

— — —

The Final Day of the Windblume Festival

At dawn, crowds of Mondstadt citizens had already gathered in the plaza before the Cathedral, waiting for the Windblume Festival Star to present the Windblume.

Jean was already there, prepared for the ceremony.

Venti was in attendance as well.

Lumine arrived first, with Paimon hovering beside her, looking oddly amused. She carried a large pack on her back.

Not long after, Jia Changjiang appeared, looking winded. His boots were caked in mud.

"Jax, Lumine."

Jean greeted them, her expression formal. "No… At this moment, I should be addressing you both as… Honorary Knights."

"As this year's Windblume Festival Stars, I’m sure you already know—you will be representing all of Mondstadt in offering the Windblume to Lord Barbatos."

She spoke with solemnity.

Though… she couldn’t help but steal a glance at Venti.

"This year’s festival seems… different."

"Mhm, mhm!" Paimon nodded enthusiastically. "With us here—and the bard, too—this Windblume Festival is livelier than ever!"

Jean nodded. "The Windblume Ceremony is about to begin. Honorary Knights, have you chosen your Windblume?"

"Of course."

Lumine answered confidently. Jia Changjiang nodded as well.

"Venti," Lumine suddenly turned to him, "do you have a favorite flower?"

"Hm? How sneaky of you… Asking me directly like that?"

Venti chuckled. "Don’t worry about me. Just pick whatever feels right. I trust your taste."

"In that case…"

Lumine leaned in and whispered something in Venti’s ear.

His eyes widened slightly in surprise before he nodded.

"Your idea is quite unique… Bold, and very much in line with your style. I like it."

Venti’s amused smile made Paimon even more curious. "Huh? What? What did the Traveler say?"

And then—

The Windblume Festival’s final ceremony began.

Like all grand celebrations, the last day of the festival was both solemn and jubilant.

Citizens paraded through Mondstadt, reveling in the joyous occasion.

When the parade reached the plaza once more, it was time for the Windblume Festival Star to present the Windblume to Barbatos.

The Windblume—a symbolic offering from all of Mondstadt to their Anemo Archon.

The crowd buzzed with anticipation.

Would it be dandelions, carried away by the wind?

Or windwheel asters, a symbol of Mondstadt itself?

Perhaps the rare and elegant Cecilia, beloved by a devoted few?

Everyone was eager to see what this year’s choice would be.

Then—

Jia Changjiang and Lumine each pulled out an enormous bouquet.

The bouquets were filled with dandelions, windwheel asters, and Cecilias.

Sharp-eyed citizens even spotted a few valberries and sweet flowers nestled within.

And among the more adventurous onlookers—some swore they saw a few petals that looked suspiciously like the ones from a whopperflower…

"Is this…?"

Jean was momentarily stunned.

"It’s every flower that could be considered a Windblume," Lumine declared confidently. "After all, no matter what the true Windblume is…"

"Why not let the Anemo Archon choose for himself?"

"There are so many—surely he’ll like at least one!"

She said this with a knowing glance toward Venti.

Jean, puzzled, also turned toward him.

After a brief pause, she ultimately accepted their choice.

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T/N: OHHH SMARTTTTTTTT

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