The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [389]

At the entrance to the Knights of Favonius headquarters, Jia Changjiang and Lumine came across a group of knights deep in discussion.

So focused were they that they failed to notice the two approaching.

"What are you guys up to?"

Jia Changjiang’s voice suddenly cut in. "Something interesting happening?"

"Of course, it’s about Captain Jean and Miss Lisa patrolling together. This time of year, there’s always plenty of drunkards causing trouble—wait, Mr. Jax?!"

Upon seeing Jia Changjiang standing behind them, the knights instinctively straightened their postures.

The muscle memory from past training sessions under Jia Changjiang’s merciless drills returned in full force.

"Good day, Mr. Jax!"

The knights saluted in unison.

"We’re here to see Kaeya," Jia Changjiang said. "Just now, you mentioned Jean and Lisa went on patrol?"

Jean isn’t here?

That complicated things—Jia Changjiang and Lumine had planned to request permission from Jean to use the plaza for their banquet.

"Yes," one of the knights explained. "Due to the Windblume Festival, patrols are always increased this time of year."

"Right now, Captain Kaeya is handling all the desk work in her absence."

"Kaeya? That unreliable guy? Handling official paperwork?" Lumine looked skeptical.

"Captain Kaeya actually works very quickly," the knight replied. "If you’re looking for him, he’s in the Grand Master’s office right now."

"Acting Acting Grand Master?" Lumine tilted her head.

If she remembered correctly, Lisa had also handled the Grand Master’s duties before.

So that meant…

Kaeya was the Acting Acting Acting Grand Master?

"Kaeya isn’t taking advantage of this opportunity to cause trouble, is he?" Paimon wondered. "And wait—Kaeya can read?"

Jia Changjiang blinked. "Huh? Where’d you hear that Kaeya can’t read?"

"Well, aren’t pirates usually illiterate?" Paimon declared confidently.

"We are here to collect Kaeya’s poetry assignment," Jia Changjiang pointed out. "Clearly, he knows how to write."

Paimon gasped. "Oh, right!"

"Hah!"

Lumine smirked. "I’ve already finished my love poem. Once we get Kaeya’s assignment, I’ll recite mine for you all!"

She stood proudly, hands on her hips, brimming with confidence.

"…Huh?"

Jia Changjiang looked at her in shock. "When did you write a love poem?! Weren’t we together this whole time?"

Damn it, traitorous Lumine, betraying our revolutionary struggle!

"Oh, I wrote it the moment I saw Noelle," Lumine said casually, patting Jia Changjiang on the shoulder. "Relax, love poems are simple—when the time is right, the words will come to you naturally. Don’t stress over it, Greenie."

"Well then… we’ll continue our patrol now?" One of the knights spoke hesitantly, quickly stepping aside to clear a path before making a hasty retreat.

...

Inside the Knights of Favonius headquarters, they knocked on the Grand Master’s office door.

The seat where Jean usually sat, diligently working, was now occupied by—

Kaeya.

"Kaeya, we’re here to collect your homework."

Lumine stood in the doorway, arms crossed. "Don’t tell me you were too busy to write it. Even I managed to finish mine while running around!"

"Hand over your love poem now! Or else we’ll spread rumors that under your eyepatch, you’ve got a pale, sun-deprived patch of skin, like a little raccoon!" Paimon threatened, looking as fierce as she could.

"Oh~ it’s you lot."

Kaeya, a document in hand, looked up lazily. "Of course, I could write poetry while working… but surely, you’ll at least allow me the time to properly immerse myself in the artistic mood?"

"Poetry is like fine wine—it needs time to ferment before it reaches perfection."

Kaeya spoke smoothly.

"I agree!" Venti chimed in. "Both poetry and fine wine are intoxicatingly delightful!"

"And honestly… Windblume season is busy."

Kaeya sighed, spreading his hands. "This is the struggle of an official knight. Unlike you honorary knights—I envy your freedom."

"Wait…"

Lumine narrowed her eyes. "Honorary knights aren’t part of the official roster?"

"Of course not," Kaeya chuckled. "Official knights receive a salary. Honorary knights are just… honorary. But, naturally, the Knights of Favonius and the people of Mondstadt respect those with the title."

"Anyway, let’s get to the point—"

Kaeya leaned forward. "Lumine, Jax, as you can see, I’m swamped with work. But there’s something I really need handled, so…"

Before he could even finish, two hands shot up in unison.

"Not happening!"

Jia Changjiang and Lumine rejected him simultaneously.

"You’re trying to trick me into running errands again!" Lumine accused. "I still remember what happened with [Dawnlight Sword]… though, to be fair, that sword was pretty nice."

"My greatest skill in life is saying no precisely when people expect me to say yes." Jia Changjiang crossed his arms. "Unless you pay me."

"Sigh… Truly, I suffer…"

Kaeya shook his head in exaggerated disappointment.

"But… if you can help us out, we’ll do something for you in return," Jia Changjiang proposed. "And who knows? You might even like what we’re planning."

"Oh?"

Kaeya raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Let’s hear it."

Jia Changjiang and Lumine explained their idea—borrowing the plaza for a grand banquet.

"A banquet?"

Kaeya’s interest piqued. "And you’re planning to hold it in the plaza… for the whole city?"

"And you actually got Diluc to sponsor it? That guy agreed?"

"Sounds very interesting," Kaeya admitted. "I could help arrange it… but whether it actually goes through…"

"You just sign off on it. Leave the rest to me." Jia Changjiang folded his arms. "Even if we discount today, we still have thirteen days left to prepare. That’s plenty of time."

"Alright then. Now I’m looking forward to this."

Kaeya smirked. "But keep in mind—the last day of the festival, the Windblume Star will be presenting the Windblume to the Anemo Archon in the plaza. If you want to use it that night, setup time will be very limited."

"Setup won’t be an issue."

Jia Changjiang quickly ran calculations in his head.

Both he and Lumine had inventory bags.

Setting things up would be lightning fast.

"Oh, by the way—"

Kaeya suddenly flashed a mysterious smile.

"This year’s Windblume Stars… are the two of you."

"Jean was just about to notify you."

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