The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [304]

"Jia... Greenleaf?"

Jia Changjiang froze.

How did Lumine know… his nickname from before he crossed over?

How did she know that back then, his obsession with playing green-skinned characters earned him that nickname from his friends?

But now, more importantly—

"How dare you sneak off again, Lumine?!" Jia Changjiang bellowed, seething. He took a short sprint, leaped off the cliff, and plummeted through the air at high speed before unfurling his wind glider and giving chase.

Albedo watched calmly as both of them disappeared into the distance, making notes as he used alchemical techniques to follow them across the lake.

Lumine controlled the wind element, skillfully maneuvering her glider. Though she couldn’t soar indefinitely like Venti, she had learned enough from him to extend her flight.

She had studied with many people, picking up various skills for moments like these—moments when she needed to outdo Jia Changjiang.

Time was on her side. As a traveler, Lumine had the luxury of learning everything she could.

She didn’t know where her journey’s endpoint lay, but Jia Changjiang’s arrival had solidified one thing:
Becoming stronger for what lies ahead is never a bad idea.

Strength is as natural as growth itself, she mused, recalling Jia Changjiang’s words. It doesn’t need a reason.

Gliding across the icy winds and leveraging updrafts, Lumine glanced back and grinned triumphantly. Jia Changjiang, without the aid of wind elements, had already landed.

"Ha! You’re grounded! I’m still flying, and you’ll have to swim soon. Do you really think you can catch up to me? Can you one-shot me?!"

From mid-air, Lumine turned her nose up in mock arrogance, shouting, "If you manage to catch me, I’ll eat Paimon right here on the spot!"

"Hey!" Paimon protested beside her. "This is your competition with Jax! Why drag me into it?!"

"Relax! Barbatos said flying is always faster than running. Even Jia Greenleaf can’t—huh?!"

Lumine cut herself off, looking down at the sight below.

Jia Changjiang was sprinting full speed across the icy ground, rapidly approaching the lake. Without breaking stride, he launched himself into the air, twisting mid-jump into a 720-degree spin. He hit the water with almost no splash, vanishing beneath the icy surface.

"What?!"

Lumine, still gliding above, was utterly dumbfounded.

Did he just... dive into the lake like a torpedo?!

How was he moving faster on foot and in the water than she could in the air?!

From above, she watched in disbelief as Jia Changjiang, arms moving like twin propellers, practically skimmed across the surface of the frozen lake.

By the time Lumine reached the designated spot, Jia Changjiang and Albedo were already there, waiting. She landed with a defeated slump, hands and knees on the ground, a crestfallen look on her face.

"As expected of the legendary Honorary Knights. Your performance far exceeds Mondstadt’s average standards," Albedo said with admiration before noticing Lumine. "What’s wrong with her?"

Jia Changjiang glanced at her. "Probably sulking because she lost again. Just ignore it."

Albedo chuckled and shifted gears. "Your physical capabilities and other attributes are certainly… unique," he said to both of them. "If Teyvat’s rules haven’t affected you, I may be able to form a few hypotheses about otherworldly civilizations."

He continued, "And if Teyvat’s rules have influenced you, I can extrapolate what changes might occur without those influences. The possibilities are fascinating—worthy of thorough exploration."

Albedo’s enthusiasm was clear. A rare smile crossed his face. "Once we return to camp, I might be able to show you something truly extraordinary."

"You really love research, don’t you?" Lumine asked, lifting her head slightly.

"Of course. The process of uncovering truths is captivating. However... this intoxicating pursuit of knowledge is fleeting," Albedo said, shaking his head. "I would pour my heart into it forever, yet samples are finite. Once the unknown becomes known, the intrigue diminishes."

"In the end, even fascinating phenomena become as mundane as Sunsettias or Sweet Flowers—ordinary things not worth our time."

"Does that mean… once you’re done studying us, we’ll become boring to you too?" Paimon asked nervously.

"You don’t have to worry about that," Albedo reassured her with a soft smile. "You’re my collaborators. I’ll always value that connection."

"Now then, before we return to camp, let’s conduct one last experiment," Albedo proposed. "I’ve marked a nearby ruin. I’d like to observe how you approach exploration—it’s part of my study of your problem-solving capabilities."

"Um…" Jia Changjiang glanced around, hesitating. "Mind if I sit this one out?"

"Is something wrong?" Albedo asked curiously.

"Not really," Jia Changjiang replied. "While gliding down earlier, I noticed something on the mountain that caught my eye. I want to check it out. You can take Lumine with you for the test."

After a moment of thought, Albedo nodded. "Fair enough. The main questions have been addressed, and this final test is supplementary."

"Great, then it’s settled!" Jia Changjiang said, waving as he walked off in the opposite direction. "I’ll catch up later."

"Hey, Jax!" Lumine shouted after him. "If you find any treasure or something cool, don’t forget to call me!"

As Jia Changjiang ventured away, it wasn’t long before he was stopped by a figure stepping into his path.

A woman in a nun’s habit, her short violet hair peeking out from beneath her long veil.

When he saw her, Jia Changjiang smirked. "Oh, so you’re still here. Following us all this time… What’s your business with me?"

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