The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [128]

“I’m fine, but thank you for your concern,” Jean said with a small smile to Jia Changjiang and the others. “If I can’t face small issues like this, how could I ever hope to protect Mondstadt like Lady Vanessa did?”

Jean’s gaze shifted to the massive tree near the statue of the Anemo Archon.

“Perhaps you’re not familiar, as you’re not from Mondstadt, but the first Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius, Lady Vanessa, was both gentle and strong.

“She overthrew the tyrannical aristocracy as the Lionfang Knight and founded the Knights of Favonius as the Dandelion Knight. For centuries, she has been an inspiration to all of Mondstadt.”

“Dandelion Knight… isn’t that your title?” Paimon asked curiously.

“No, it’s a title passed down through the generations of Grand Masters,” Jean clarified. “I’m honored to have inherited the name of Lady Vanessa, but...”

She shook her head slightly, as if casting away her lingering doubts. “I must become strong enough to be worthy of this honor.”

Jean’s voice grew firm. “The title of Dandelion Knight has been held by many great knights throughout history. I cannot tarnish it. I must remain a steadfast shield and a sharp blade for Mondstadt.”

She turned to leave. “I’ve rested enough. It’s time to return to work.”

However, as soon as she moved, two hands simultaneously rested on her shoulders—one from Lumine, the other from Jia Changjiang.

“The Knights agreed to let you take a proper rest, not to have you thinking about work even during your break!” Lumine said firmly. “So while you’re supposed to be relaxing, stop worrying about work!”

Jia Changjiang nodded, adding a firm grip to his hand on her shoulder. “Carrying all that weight in your mind while trying to work will only slow you down. If that’s the case… Jean, how about a duel with me?”

His tone carried a seriousness that left no room for debate.

“Right now!”

Jia Changjiang’s challenge came without his usual pleasantries, unlike his earlier battles. This time, his words were commanding.

“Jax, why would you…” Jean began, startled by his sudden seriousness. Before she could finish, Lumine pulled her aside.

“Acting Grand Master Jean, this is your vacation, so as a friend, I’m saying this for your own good!” Lumine said as she held Jean’s hand and leaned closer. “Learn to take it easy with me, alright?”

“W-What?” Jean was flustered by Lumine’s proximity and tone.

Lumine pressed on. “There’s still so much to do, but your condition is worrying. Have a duel with Jax. If you lose… you’ll promise to do one thing for us.”

“Exactly!”

Paimon, though unsure of the plan, quickly joined in. “A knight’s duel is sacred, right? If you agree to the duel, you have to honor the outcome!”

Jean found herself overwhelmed by Lumine’s earnest expression and Jia Changjiang’s firm stance.

“But we’ve already sparred before…” Jean tried to protest.

“This duel isn’t for me. It’s for you,” Jia Changjiang interrupted.

He shrugged off his coat, storing it alongside his battle axe in his system space. Rolling up his sleeves, he looked ready for combat but far from formal.

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Windrise, with its open plains and gentle breezes, offered a perfect arena for their duel.

Jia Changjiang wasn’t just looking for a fight—he wanted Jean to confront herself, to rediscover her clarity.

Pulling a simple longsword from his system space, he turned to face her.

“Jax Lancelot, Honorary Knight of the Knights of Favonius,” he said, gripping the sword with ease. “In the presence of the Anemo Archon’s statue and the symbol of the first Dandelion Knight, I challenge you.”

His eyes locked with Jean’s. “Will you refuse my challenge?”

Lumine released Jean’s hand and stepped back with Paimon, giving them ample space.

Jean took a deep breath and drew her sword, meeting Jia Changjiang’s gaze.

“Jean Gunnhildr, Acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius and Dandelion Knight, accepts your challenge.”

Steeling her resolve, she saluted him in true knightly fashion. “Jax, I will give this duel my all, just as I did before. Please… see for yourself how I’ve grown.”

The duel began with no formal signal, the unspoken agreement between the two serving as the only indication to move.

Jia Changjiang held his sword lightly in one hand—a stark contrast to the heavy, sweeping attacks he usually favored with his battle axe. But Jean didn’t underestimate him.

She knew that for Jia Changjiang, the weapon didn’t matter. Whether wielding a branch or a blade, he could turn anything into a formidable tool in combat.

Focusing on her opponent, Jean steadied her breathing. The familiar Anemo currents gathered around her, swirling gently like a protective shield.

“Jean,” Jia Changjiang began, his voice calm yet pointed. “You’re an honorable and admirable knight, but...”

He narrowed his eyes. “Diluc is right.”

Jean blinked, caught off guard.

“Your unmatched sense of responsibility blinds you to your true duty,” Jia Changjiang said firmly.

Before Jean could process his words, Jia Changjiang moved.

The soft grass beneath his feet yielded to his powerful steps, each one leaving a small depression in the ground. With each stride, his speed increased, and he charged directly at Jean with unrelenting precision.

His longsword slashed horizontally in a wide arc, fully utilizing its range. Though not heavy, the blade carried a force and presence that seemed far beyond its physical weight. The sheer momentum of the attack gave the illusion that anything within its path would be cleaved in two.

Jean met the strike with her own blade, sparks flying as their swords collided. The impact pushed her back slightly, but she held her ground.

Yet before she could steady herself, Jia Changjiang’s sword twisted like a serpent, slipping through a narrow gap in her defense and thrusting straight toward her torso.

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