The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [83]

While Kaeya nursed his drink at a local tavern, attempting to drown his boredom in wine, the Knights of Favonius training session outside was wrapping up.

The knights, exhausted and battered, were sprawled across the training grounds, too drained to move.

Though their injuries were minor and would heal within days, the rigorous drills had left them physically and mentally depleted.

"Hmmm~~" Jia Changjiang stretched, his arms reaching overhead as he let out a satisfied sigh. "Not bad for today. You’ve improved since yesterday. Keep it up for next time. You’re dismissed—take a break."

Hearing the word break from their relentless instructor, the knights collectively sighed in relief, collapsing onto the ground in a mixture of fatigue and gratitude.

Not long after, Noelle arrived at the training field, carrying a large bucket of ice.

"Mr. Jax, I brought the ice bucket."

She set the bucket down and began tending to the knights, using the ice to treat their bruises and providing them with drinks to replenish their energy.

Meanwhile, Jia Changjiang stood nearby, leaning casually on the hilt of a greatsword, watching her work while sipping the drink Noelle had handed him.

As he observed, he couldn’t help but marvel at her efficiency. Truly the maid of the Knights of Favonius—Noelle the unstoppable caretaker. She could turn anyone into a pampered layabout.

"Alright, that’s enough rest. Go handle your other duties now!" Jia Changjiang bellowed, waving the knights off. "After the swelling goes down tomorrow, apply heat packs to loosen the muscles. In a few days, we’ll move on to other lessons."

The knights, somewhat recovered, quickly dispersed to resume their usual responsibilities, leaving the training grounds empty save for Jia Changjiang and Noelle, who was busy tidying up.

"You’re really dedicated to helping the knights, Mr. Jax," Noelle said as she finished her cleaning.

"Well, since Jean hired me as a temporary instructor, I might as well take it seriously," Jia Changjiang replied, sitting on a nearby bench to rest. "But it’s you who deserves the praise, Noelle. Preparing all those towels and energy drinks must’ve been a lot of work."

Noelle shook her head, blushing slightly. "I’m just doing what I can. Helping the knights makes me happy, too."

Jia Changjiang watched her in silence, his thoughts drifting to her ambitions.

"Noelle," he asked suddenly, "do you really want to become a knight?"

"Yes!" Noelle’s face lit up at the question, her enthusiasm palpable. "Becoming a Knight of Favonius has always been my dream, but…"

Her expression turned wistful. "I haven’t been able to pass the knightly exams yet. That’s why I became a maid for the Knights of Favonius—to stay close and learn their ways."

Clenching her fists with determination, she continued, "Even if I’m not an official knight, I’ll keep working hard and learning everything I can until I’m worthy!"

Jia Changjiang’s expression grew complicated.

Noelle’s unwavering effort was undeniable—he’d seen it firsthand over the past few days. Yet, it was also clear that her earnestness often led her astray, directing her energy toward helping others to the point of self-neglect.

Her dedication was admirable but occasionally reckless.

She’s a rock of reliability, he thought. But that same strength has put her in danger more than once.

"Noooelleee!"

As Noelle finished her spirited declaration, a familiar voice rang out. Lumine dashed into the training grounds and tackled Noelle in a gleeful hug.

"Ah! Lumine?" Noelle stumbled slightly, catching her balance.

"You’re as cute and hardworking as ever, Noelle!" Lumine chirped with a teasing smile. "At this rate, you’ll become a Knight of Favonius in no time!"

Noelle’s cheeks turned bright red at the unexpected praise.

"Lumine, weren’t you doing commissions for the Adventurers’ Guild?" Jia Changjiang asked, raising a brow.

"I finished them already!" Lumine replied proudly, flashing a thumbs-up. "I even teamed up with Lisa today and got something big done!"

"Lisa? What were you two up to?"

"Lisa’s so scary… Lisa’s so scary…" Paimon muttered, floating nervously behind Lumine.

"We recovered a stolen book from an Abyss Mage and even picked up a Teyvat Travel Guide along the way," Lumine said cheerfully. "Beating up that Abyss Mage felt so good—like I was finally venting all my frustration from being knocked out by the Fatui!"

Something about her story didn’t quite add up. Jia Changjiang tilted his head. "Wait, you beat up the Abyss Mage? Then why is Paimon so shaken by Lisa?"

Lumine replied matter-of-factly, "Lisa electrocuted the Abyss Mage first. I just did the punching afterward!"

"...Right," Jia Changjiang said, deciding to drop the subject. "Well, I’ve been training the knights all day, so I don’t really care about some fried Abyss Mage."

"Speaking of the knights, I didn’t see Kaeya anywhere during training…"

"Oh, he’s at the tavern," Lumine said casually, pointing toward the city. "Drinking as usual."

Jia Changjiang gave her a flat look. "Did you just sell him out?"

Lumine grinned, clearly still holding a grudge from the time Kaeya had tricked her with the Dawn Winery Sword of Legend.

In short order, the two conspired to include Kaeya in the next day’s training regimen.

"By the way, Jax," Lumine said, her tone shifting.

"I recently accepted a commission to investigate Wolvendom in a couple of days. Want to come along?"

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