The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact [51]

“Your greatsword broke. How about this? I’ll take you to get a new one made—it’ll be my way of compensating you,” Jia Changjiang said, picking up Noelle’s broken greatsword.

“The way you wield weapons isn’t bad, but... for ordinary weapons like this, it’s a bit too much strain.”

“No, it’s fine!” Noelle waved her hands frantically.

“This isn’t the first time I’ve broken a weapon,” she admitted sheepishly. “This sword was forged by Mr. Wagner... I can just ask him to craft me a new one.”

“Ah, Wagner, huh? He made my hunting bow, too,” Jia Changjiang mused, stroking his chin. “He does good work.”

What Noelle didn’t mention was how much effort Wagner had put into her current greatsword.

It had taken him over ten attempts, each with a different metal formula, before he finally crafted a blade that could withstand her strength. The ordeal had pushed him to the brink of retiring to the wilderness.

(This is not made up; it’s a direct excerpt from Noelle’s backstory.)

“Alright then!” Jia Changjiang clapped his hands, looking at Noelle with renewed energy.

“Even though I’ve got some big plans coming up, I can still teach you a thing or two for now,” he said.

“Once I’m done with those plans, I’ll teach you the rest!”

“B-Big plans?” Noelle echoed, her curiosity piqued.

“Let’s head to Wagner’s to commission a new weapon,” Jia Changjiang said. “While we’re at it, we’ll grab a couple of basic greatswords... and I’ll teach you how to fight with them!”

He flashed her a grin. “After that, we’ll spar!”

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When Wagner saw Jia Changjiang and Noelle walking into his smithy together, the seasoned blacksmith shuddered.

In all his years of crafting, these two were the most troublesome customers he’d ever dealt with.

“Mr. Wagner... I’m so sorry. I broke another sword,” Noelle said apologetically, presenting the shattered remains of her greatsword. “I’ll have to trouble you to forge me a new one.”

Wagner sighed, scratching his head. “Alright, alright. I’ve got more experience with this now, so it shouldn’t be as hard as last time.”

Turning to Jia Changjiang, he raised an eyebrow. “And what about you?”

“Two basic greatswords,” Jia Changjiang replied, holding up two fingers.

Hearing this, Wagner sighed in relief. “They’re over there on the rack. Take your pick.”

As Wagner examined Noelle’s broken sword, he frowned. “How did this break...?”

“I broke it,” Jia Changjiang said nonchalantly as he inspected the greatswords on the rack. “That’s why I’m buying these two—to teach Noelle how to fight with greatswords.”

“...I have to point out, though,” Wagner muttered, his voice low. “Noelle’s technique isn’t the issue. She’s always used her greatsword properly—it’s just that the weapon can’t handle her strength.”

“I know,” Jia Changjiang replied, choosing a sword and testing its weight. “That’s why I’m buying basic ones. If someone’s limited by their weapon, they’ll never reach their full potential.”

He hefted the sword with a satisfied nod. “Strength isn’t meant to be shackled.”

Jia Changjiang grabbed one greatsword for himself and handed the other to Noelle.

“Weapons are tools for attack,” he began, his tone firm.

“Anything that can cause harm can be called a weapon. Each weapon has its own techniques, its own ways to be used.

A weapon is an extension of your body, a tool for battle. But more than that... a weapon needs more than just strength to be effective.”

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Back at the training grounds, Jia Changjiang stood before Noelle and Eileen, gripping the hilt of his newly purchased greatsword.

“For those who don’t know me well yet,” he began, “my name is Jia Changjiang. But here with the Knights of Favonius, I go by Jax-Lancelot—a master of weapons.”

He flashed a grin before continuing. “When the Stormterror was driven back in the skies above Mondstadt, that was my handiwork.”

“Recently, I just finished something big. And soon, I’ll be taking on an even bigger challenge. But for now, I’ve got some time.”

Jia Changjiang’s gaze swept over Noelle and Eileen.

“While I can’t teach you how to become knights, I can teach you how to wield your weapons better.”

Turning specifically to Noelle, he added, “I don’t have a Vision, nor do I use elemental abilities. What I can teach you are mortal skills—techniques that rely on nothing but the body and the weapon.”

“But remember, what I show you isn’t meant to be imitated blindly. You need to make it your own.”

He lifted his greatsword, its blade gleaming in the fading light.

“First,” he said, his smile sharpening into a challenge, “let’s fight!”

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That Evening

“We finally completed Mr. Herman’s commission!” Paimon chirped as she hovered alongside Lumine.

“What a day... And we even helped Amber catch that weird bird thief!”

“Still,” she added, frowning slightly, “we should probably get a proper gliding manual from Acting Grand Master Jean. I don’t think Amber’s guide—after failing her test fifteen times—is all that reliable.”

“It’s fine,” Lumine replied confidently. “We can retake the test later. Making Amber happy is more important.”

“But we should still see Jean at some point,” she admitted.

Paimon pointed toward the training grounds. “We need to deliver those wooden dummies to Eileen, right? That’s what Mr. Herman wanted.”

“Right. After that, let’s grab a bite at the Good Hunter,” Lumine suggested as they approached the rear of the Knights of Favonius headquarters.

But as they neared the training grounds, they spotted a heated battle taking place.

“Huh? Isn’t that Mr. Jax?” Paimon floated higher to get a better view. “Why’s he fighting someone down there?”

Lumine squinted at the scene and grinned.

“He’s training them,” she deduced, recognizing Noelle and Eileen. Her eyes lit up with excitement. “Let’s join in!”

“What? But what about food—”

“We’ll eat later! Look—cute girls!” Lumine declared, dragging Paimon along.

Jia Changjiang, completely absorbed in coaching Noelle and Eileen, didn’t notice Lumine’s arrival.

“Keep going!” he barked, his voice echoing across the training grounds.

“I’ve already told you how to use your weapons properly. Now show me what you’ve learned!”

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T/N: LUMINE IS SO MEEEEEEEEE

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