The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [97]

“Hah… haha…”

Jia Changjiang knelt on one knee, using the bow as support while catching his breath.

Hearing the Wolf King’s declaration, he understood that the battle had reached its conclusion.

The outcome… wasn’t explicitly decided, but Jia Changjiang didn’t mind. He felt exhilarated, the pent-up energy within him fully unleashed in a satisfying clash.

“Jax!”

From above the ruins, Lumine waved energetically toward him, shouting, “We’re here!”

As the group descended from the ruins, Jia Changjiang slowly stood, his breathing steadier.

“You finally arrived,” he said, straightening his back. “I was starting to think you’d take even longer.”

“Leader…”

Razor, now among the group, turned his gaze toward the Wolf King who had just battled Jia Changjiang.

“Jia Changjiang,” the Wolf King rumbled, its deep voice steady. “Remember what you promised.”

“My tribe has never attacked humans… but I will not tolerate those who twist the truth and harm us.”

“If you fail to resolve this… don’t blame me for the wrath that will follow.”

“Don’t worry,” Jia Changjiang said confidently. “I always keep my promises. But before that, I have one last request…”

He rubbed his hands together, his excitement evident.

“Don’t worry! It’s nothing bad—I’m not that kind of person!”

The Wolf King pondered for a moment before responding.

“…You passed my trial. I will grant you one request.”

The towering wolf strode toward the group, its imposing presence becoming even more tangible up close.

When it finally stopped in front of them, the Wolf King lowered its head to look at Jia Changjiang.

“Speak, warrior. What is it you seek? Another trial?”

The Wolf King’s guess was straightforward, based on the nature of Jia Changjiang’s challenge.

Jia Changjiang, however, couldn’t suppress his grin as he glanced at the wolf’s long, sleek fur. Swallowing nervously, he asked:
“Can my friends and I… pet your fur?”

Unlike most wolves with short, coarse fur, the Wolf King’s coat was long and silky, practically inviting touch.

“…?”

The Wolf King froze, genuinely puzzled. In its long existence as a god and guardian of Mondstadt, it had never encountered such a peculiar request.

“Wolvendom’s wolves are all scared of me, so I can’t pet them! I thought about it, and you’re the best option!” Jia Changjiang gushed.

“Your fur is amazing—so smooth and shiny. It looks like it’d feel incredible! Can we please?”

His eyes sparkled with hope as he added, “You said you’d grant me one request, right?”

Hearing Jia Changjiang’s plea, Klee and Lumine became just as excited, their eyes lighting up as they turned toward the Wolf King.

Faced with this barrage of sparkling, eager expressions, the Wolf King experienced a rare, peculiar sensation: regret.

Not the regret born from loss or failure, but the kind that arises when faced with an awkward situation one doesn’t know how to handle.

Why… why was Jia Changjiang saying such things?

It was a god—a former Archon, no less! And Jia Changjiang wanted to pet its fur because it looked soft?

Agreeing to this seemed undignified. But refusing… it had already promised to grant one request.

The Wolf King found itself in a dilemma it had never anticipated.

“…”

After a long silence, it sighed and finally said, “I will not break my promise.”

“But if you fail to uphold your end of the bargain, don’t expect any mercy.”

“So you agree?! Yes!” Jia Changjiang cheered, pumping his fist in victory.

“Klee! Lumine! We can pet the big fluffy!”

Without hesitation, Jia Changjiang leapt forward, practically diving into the Wolf King’s luxurious fur.

The soft coat, imbued with faint traces of wind and frost elemental energy, felt as silky as it looked, with a refreshing coolness that made the experience all the more delightful.

“Big fluffy!” Klee squealed as she scurried over to the Wolf King’s leg, climbing up eagerly.

“It’s so soft and comfy!”

Lumine’s eyes sparkled. Unable to resist, she extended her hand and buried it in the Wolf King’s thick fur.

The sensation was pure bliss.

The Wolf King, now lying on the ground with its eyes closed, allowed the group to stroke its fur without protest.

A promise is a promise, it thought.

Whatever the situation, it had agreed to this under the guise of a trial. It would see it through.

“Amber, Razor… come join us!” Jia Changjiang called out to the two still lingering on the sidelines.

“Is that okay?” Amber hesitated, glancing at the Wolf King’s soft fur, which now seemed even more tempting as she watched Lumine and Klee’s delighted faces.

Razor, on the other hand, seemed utterly bewildered. This was the first time he had seen the leader in such a state.

Eventually, neither could resist the allure.

The Wolf King opened one eye briefly as Amber and Razor hesitantly joined in, their hands joining the others on its fur. Then, it sighed and closed its eyes again, resigning itself to the situation.

I agreed to this… and strangely, it doesn’t feel as bothersome as I thought it would.

What surprised the Wolf King even more was how the group’s praise—simple compliments about how soft and wonderful its fur was—brought an odd, unexpected warmth.

Still, Jia Changjiang…

The Wolf King couldn’t help but notice how Jia Changjiang, now sprawled across its back, seemed to have entirely buried himself in its fur. The man’s face was practically glued to it, making the Wolf King feel… strange.

The contrast between this overly excited fluff enthusiast and the battle-hardened warrior it had just faced was jarring.

Is this even the same person?

“Ehehe~ It feels so good…” Lumine murmured, her voice tinged with satisfaction as she ran her hand through the Wolf King’s fur, letting the icy softness glide through her fingers.

“Fluffing the big fluffy is… just the best!”

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