After some planning, the group generally decided on the details of their next actions.
Lumine, Paimon, Gabriela, and the Knights of Favonius personnel split into three groups, heading to three different temples.
"Lumine, once Kaeya and I are done here, I'll come find you~" Gabriela said gently, lightly patting Lumine's shoulder.
...After all, she really, really wanted to team up with Lumine! No... if Lisa Sis could join too... cough.
Business first. It seemed Kaeya's group might encounter an Abyss Mage, and... unlock a new character, a certain red, very hot boy.
"Thank you all again," Acting Grand Master Jean said with a smile. "Are there any issues with the plan?"
"No issues."
"Then we will set off on time tomorrow. Everyone should rest well tonight... Lumine, since you just arrived in Mondstadt, you probably don't have much Mora on you, right?"
Lumine nodded awkwardly.
The Damselette had been camping out for several days, only finding a few Mora when opening treasure chests.
The total amount was only enough for one or two pieces of toast, perhaps even less than what Gabriela had.
"Then, as a Reward for helping Mondstadt, I will give you this Mora. Consider it a small token of appreciation from the Knights of Favonius!"
Acting Grand Master Jean bent down, took a large bag of Mora from the office cabinet, and handed it to Lumine.
The heavy weight resting in the Damselette's hand was truly reassuring.
'System, can you help me transfer the Mora from my account? We'll split it three-to-seven!'
'Let me see how much you have first...' After a stuttering electronic sound, the System clicked its tongue twice. 'Three-to-seven split... alright, I'll transfer thirty million to you.'
'I—I mean, you take three parts.'
Could the System agree to such a request?
Of course not! This is Tang Xue's account. What does it have to do with her, Gabriela?
[[Fireworks] [Fireworks] [Fireworks] Congratulations! Your System has provided you with 100,000,000 Mora funds! 29,000,000 of which will be used for mission Rewards
Tip: Extra service fee: 70,000,000 Mora.]
'So, hurry up and use 1,000,000 Mora to have a good meal, book a room, and enjoy this wonderful night~'
The System quietly departed, just as quietly as it arrived; she waved her sleeve, and all that was hidden was Mora.
Gabriela: Isn't this bullying an honest person!?
"Gabriela, what's wrong?"
The Angel turned her head, looking at Lumine with a face full of despair.
"...Sis, I think I have 1.4."
"?"
Lumine didn't know why the other party suddenly wilted, but it didn't matter; Paimon thought she knew.
"Gabriela? Are you hungry... want to eat?" Paimon looked at the Angel expectantly, occasionally glancing at the glittering bag of Mora in Lumine's hand.
"Acting Grand Master Jean, I promised the Traveler I would host them..." Amber suddenly remembered her previous words, looking apologetic toward Acting Grand Master Jean.
"It's fine, Amber. The Knights of Favonius doesn't have any extremely urgent matters right now."
"Well, Acting Grand Master Jean, we'll be leaving now!"
Lumine waved toward Acting Grand Master Jean, pulling the still dazed Angel toward the exit.
"Ah, everyone, wait a moment!" Acting Grand Master Jean called out to them again.
"Miss Gabriela, please... be mindful of your impact within the city. Thank you."
"After all, causing a disturbance would not be good," Acting Grand Master Jean said, looking at the Angel.
"Oh, I'll be careful..." Gabriela casually agreed.
She'd eat how she wanted, fly how she wanted, whatever. Close her eyes and just slack off.
As for disturbances?
Where is the disturbance!? All she saw were a group of devout citizens joyfully welcoming their savior!
System: Salvation, salvation.
Seeing Gabriela agree, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
They walked out of the Knights of Favonius Gate. The sky had already darkened. Led by Amber, they walked toward the lower part of Mondstadt City... One hour later, Goth Grand Hotel.
This was one of the top high-end hotels in Mondstadt City. Although Gabriela only had 1,000,000 Mora, she could stay for a few nights.
Unfortunately, it had been booked out by a certain Harbinger—who was possibly a twisted Archon Fan—to be used as an activity base for the Fatui.
Knock, knock, knock—
"Enter."
The guard at the door opened it for the Debt Collector. He walked in fearfully and immediately saw the Lady half-sitting, half-reclining on the luxurious sofa.
She was fiddling with the chess set on the coffee table, her eyes completely ignoring the man as she drank her black tea.
"Lady, what did you need me for?" The Debt Collector bowed his head, seemingly afraid to look directly at her.
The Lady remained silent, tapping the chessboard with her index finger, her brows slightly furrowed as if contemplating something.
The air was silent; the Lady ignored his words.
The Debt Collector's gaze fell upon the magnificent chessboard on her coffee table, then upon the piece she held in her hand—it was a Queen.
After several minutes of silence, the Lady elegantly sipped a mouthful of black tea, finally turning her gaze toward him. "Have you investigated thoroughly? Why did this attack end so quickly?"
"...Y-yes, we investigated thoroughly. Someone helped the Knights of Favonius, otherwise—"
"Who was it?"
The Lady's voice suddenly rose, and her gaze, as sharp as midwinter, startled the Debt Collector.
...Damn it, this is why he hated this woman; she was always so neurotic! He really wanted to work under Lord Childe... "It's the same person who caused the disturbance in Mondstadt City previously. We haven't clarified her identity yet."
The Lady let out a displeased snort, shifted slightly, crossing her right leg over her left knee, her eyes filled with arrogance and contempt.
"Just investigating one person's identity... You are all warriors chosen by Her Majesty the Tsaritsa. Why is your efficiency so low?"
"Lady, please calm your anger. You... may not know, but that person is somewhat special."
"...Hmm, how is she special? Did you see her means of attack?"
"N-no, we are temporarily unable to determine her threat level or means of offense," the Debt Collector looked up slightly, as if carefully choosing his words. "Her special quality, I should say, is her appearance..."
Bang—!
The Lady slammed her hand down hard on the chessboard. Except for the Queen in her hand, the other chess pieces scattered across the floor with a clatter.
"Did you think my time was cheap? That I have time to waste here messing around with you!?"
Although the Lady wouldn't fly into a rage like a monster, the Debt Collector was sure she was angry and quickly lowered his posture even further.
"Lady, please calm your anger! She, she really looks very special, very good... No, not good, she—"
"She looks... somewhat like the Anemo God Statue!"
The room fell silent for a moment, leaving only the crackling sound of the fireplace Burning.
"Her companion doesn't look special, but she has a glowing halo above her head, a pair of wings growing from her back, and... she can even fly in the sky. I'm certain that wasn't a wind glider!"
Just as he was desperately trying to think of anything else to report, the man suddenly noticed a pair of bare, pale feet silently walking across the carpet right in front of him.
He neither dared to look up nor dared to keep staring at her feet; his entire body tensed up.
"Focus on investigating her identity. If you have any information, report it to me immediately," the icy voice came from a position extremely close to him. "You are an elite member of the Fatui; don't be misled by public opinion... The Anemo God won't appear this easily."
"Get out."
The Debt Collector felt as if he had received a great pardon. He quickly straightened up, bowed to the Lady again, and hurried out of the room.
With a bang, the door closed. Just as the man, whose body felt weak, turned the corner, his subordinate rushed up to him.
"Boss, Boss, what did the Lady say? Do we have to work overtime?"
The man slowly turned back, looking at the closed door. He first adjusted his trousers, then slammed his palm heavily onto his subordinate's back.
"Let's go, time to work."
"Boss, where are we going?"
"Angel's Share!"