The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [71]

Dvalin didn’t linger in Mondstadt. After performing a breathtaking dance in the skies above the city, he turned and flew toward Windrise.

Venti had no intention of reclaiming his title or station in Mondstadt, so Dvalin chose the tranquil Windrise as his resting place.

Once they landed and disembarked from Dvalin’s back, the dragon regarded Venti quietly.

Jia Changjiang, too, descended carefully, ensuring he didn’t crush the Cecilia flowers blooming on the cliffs with his massive frame.

“Thank you,” Dvalin said, his gaze shifting between Jia Changjiang and Lumine.

Without their intervention, the events that had unfolded might have taken a far darker turn. Perhaps the knot in Dvalin’s heart would never have been untangled.

“You’re welcome!” Lumine replied cheerfully, still perched on Jia Changjiang’s shoulder.

“No need to thank us… If you’re going to thank anyone, thank Venti,” Jia Changjiang said, extending a fist to Lumine. They bumped fists in perfect sync. He turned back to Dvalin and asked, “So, have you decided what you’ll do next?”

“I haven’t.”

Dvalin shook his head slightly. “But today, I saw and heard so much… I’ll need a long time to reflect on everything.”

His voice was calmer, carrying none of the rage and pain it had held when they last met at Windrise.

“I think… I’ll simply continue flying as I once did,” Dvalin said, lifting his gaze to the sky. “But my freedom… I need to figure out what it truly means to me.”

“Freedom that’s too easy to define… perhaps isn’t the kind I’m seeking,” he murmured, lowering his head to look at Jean and Diluc.

“Knights of Mondstadt.”

Jean straightened instinctively under his scrutinizing gaze.

“I’ve seen Mondstadt as it is now,” Dvalin said after a pause. “It’s beautiful… as it was so long ago.”

“I will continue to protect Mondstadt, regardless of whether I am counted among the Four Winds or not.” He paused, seemingly solidifying his resolve. “This is the first choice I’ve made for myself.”

“?!” Jean’s eyes widened at his words, her joy unmistakable as it lit up her face.

“Ha-ha-ha!” Jia Changjiang erupted into hearty laughter, his voice booming rhythmically.

Venti smiled warmly, a touch of relief in his expression as he nodded approvingly at Dvalin’s decision.

Taking a few bold steps forward, Jia Changjiang reached Dvalin’s side. His massive form, still in Cataclysm, now stood at eye level with the dragon.

He pulled Dvalin into a bear hug, patting him on the back. “Ha! I can’t believe you said that! Looks like you really enjoyed flying today!”

“Let go of me.”

Dvalin squirmed awkwardly, utterly unused to this kind of physical contact.

In the past, beings his size usually only approached him for one thing: battle. Jia Changjiang’s sudden embrace left him momentarily dumbfounded.

“What’s the big deal?” Jia Changjiang said dismissively. “After everything we’ve been through, I’d say we’re friends now, wouldn’t you?”

“Sure, I had to rely on this form and some external power to save you this time… but next time, it’ll be different!”

“Next time, let’s have a proper fight!” Jia Changjiang declared enthusiastically. “I’ve got plenty of experience when it comes to sparring!”

“When you’re in Mondstadt, I’ll make it a point to challenge you. Let’s say… once a week?” His grin widened. “Don’t worry, I don’t mind the effort!”

“...What?!”

Dvalin, still trapped in the hug, struggled to free himself. He could see the burning battle spirit in Jia Changjiang’s eyes and felt a sinking realization.

What have I gotten myself into?

Dvalin shoved harder, his reaction almost comical, drawing smiles from those watching.

“Dvalin doesn’t seem too thrilled,” Paimon noted, floating beside Lumine.

“But doesn’t it look fun?” Lumine replied. “Everyone did what they wanted to do, and the outcome… it’s satisfying, isn’t it?”

“You’re right! We’re amazing!” Paimon said, hands on her hips as she puffed up with pride.

“Exactly! We’re incredible!” Lumine echoed with a grin. “This is what adventuring is all about!”

This time, no one had to part ways.

No one lost anything. It was a happy ending.

Eventually, Dvalin managed to break free from Jia Changjiang’s grip.

He announced his intent to return to his temple for the time being, but before departing, he left the group with a gift.

Each person received a feather plucked from Dvalin’s wings.

Jean, Diluc, Lumine, Jia Changjiang, and even Paimon were given one.

Lumine cupped her feather in her hands, marveling at how it seemed to carry the gentle stir of a breeze.

“It’s beautiful!”

Paimon hugged her feather tightly, beaming with joy.

Though Paimon hadn’t contributed much during the ordeal, this feather was clearly her participation trophy.

“Paimon, let me hold onto that for you,” Lumine suggested, her eyes gleaming.

“It’s so big—it’ll be hard for you to carry. Let me keep it safe in my inventory.”

“No way! If I give it to you, you’ll never give it back!”

“How could you say that? We’re best partners, aren’t we?”

The two bickered playfully, while Jia Changjiang silently stored his feather in his system’s inventory.

“Jax, when are you going to return to normal?”

Venti tilted his head back to gaze at Jia Changjiang’s towering form. “Staying like this forever might be a bit… strange.”

Venti didn’t pry into the origin of Jia Changjiang’s power, simply voicing his curiosity.

“One more day,” Jia Changjiang replied, glancing at his system interface. “I’ll be back to normal by then.”

As he spoke, a notification from the system appeared before his eyes.

[Mission Complete: Defeat Dvalin Successfully.]
[Bonus Completion: Save the Dragon of the East Wind.]
[Bonus Completion: Protect the Dragon of the East Wind.]
[You have saved Mondstadt’s East Wind Protector—not just his life, but his purpose.]

[Mission rewards are being calculated…]

[Calculation complete. Rewards have been drawn.]

Jia Changjiang blinked, staring at the reward displayed on his screen.

“A… bow?”

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