"Th-this isn't Rosaria, is it? Good morning, ha." Star awkwardly shifted her gaze.
She had just parted ways with Lumine and Paimon not long ago, and she didn't expect to run into Rosaria on her way back. Star immediately felt awkward.
Looking at Rosaria's pale complexion and faint dark circles, could it be that he really waited for her all night?
No, Rosaria usually looked like this, so probably not.
"…" Rosaria stared at Star, not speaking, and with no expression on his face.
The two stood face to face in the small alley, and the atmosphere became somewhat awkward for a moment.
This made Star even more embarrassed. She didn't know how to explain yesterday's matter to Rosaria.
She definitely couldn't tell the truth, but she had to find a suitable excuse quickly.
"Um, I really had an accident yesterday…" Star said softly, looking down carefully.
"Mm, I know." To Star's surprise, Rosaria nodded.
"I… Huh? You know?" Star looked at Rosaria in surprise.
"Mm, you went to find Acting Grand Master Jean, I know." Rosaria's eyes seemed to hide an emotion that Star couldn't decipher.
And his entire mood now also seemed a bit off; Star couldn't quite tell what was going on.
However, when she heard Rosaria say that, her heart immediately tensed up, and she couldn't think of much else.
Rosaria knew she went to find Acting Grand Master Jean… Then he wouldn't know about what happened afterwards, would he?
He shouldn't, although the soundproofing in Acting Grand Master Jean's office wasn't good, they had been very restrained yesterday, and their voices were very low.
Unless he pressed his ear against the wall and listened carefully, he shouldn't have heard anything.
"Ye-yes, Acting Grand Master Jean had something important to discuss with me, and we talked for a long time and forgot the time… Um, since that's the case, Rosaria, can you forgive me?" Star smiled awkwardly, changing the subject.
"No." Rosaria's tone suddenly became somewhat cold.
His gaze towards Star also seemed to become less friendly.
This was the first time Star had been looked at by a girl with such a gaze since she came to this world.
But, well… Star sighed.
After all, she had stood him up, and without even saying a word.
Of course, she didn't know that what Rosaria meant by "no" didn't refer to the act of standing him up.
"I'm sorry, I was really wrong. I'll find a way to compensate Rosaria." Star apologized sincerely.
Now there was no other way but to apologize.
"Mm, remember what you said." Rosaria nodded in satisfaction, then turned and was about to leave.
"Eh? Wa-wait, Rosaria!" Star quickly reached out and called out to him.
Rosaria obligingly stopped.
"Um, what exactly was it you wanted to discuss with me yesterday? Can you tell me now?" Star asked curiously.
Actually, she had felt very strange for a long time. Why did Rosaria insist on meeting at night, and in a secluded, deserted corner?
"That matter is no longer important. You just need to remember that you owe me one." Rosaria waved his hand, no longer paying attention to Star and continued walking forward.
"No longer important…" Star tilted her head in confusion.
Now she was even more confused about what Rosaria was really up to.
Yesterday he was so serious about it, why did it become unimportant today?
Standing rooted to the spot, Ann thought for a long time but couldn't figure it out.
"Forget it, I should go back quickly."
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When she got home, Amber was already awake.
Ann had left a note telling Amber she went to buy breakfast, so when Amber woke up and saw Ann wasn't there, she didn't seem too anxious.
"Hehe… Ann, you were really proactive yesterday." As soon as Ann returned, Amber immediately hung on her, rubbing against her constantly, a silly smile on her face.
"Cough, first, let's eat first." Ann rubbed her head, seemingly embarrassed, but in reality, she was just trying to hide her awkwardness.
She had to be proactive; Amber seemed very alert. If she found out about her and Acting Grand Master Jean, it would be over.
The two came to the dining table, and Ann took out all the breakfast she had bought, silently watching Amber eat.
"By the way, Amber, do you have any plans for today?" Ann asked casually.
Although she still needed to visit the Westwind Church and the Knights of Favonius today to see the other two people.
But it was Amber's rare day off, and she planned to spend at least this morning with Amber.
As for the Outrider job, it wasn't necessarily high-intensity, but currently, Amber was the only Outrider.
Many tasks couldn't be shared.
"Ah, of course, I remember Ann, you and the Honorary Knight haven't gotten your Wind Glider licenses yet, right? I plan to be the examiner today!" Amber nodded, having already made up her mind.
"Wind Glider license?" Ann almost forgot about that.
"Mm-hmm, flying in the city requires a Wind Glider license, otherwise, if the Knights of Favonius find you, you'll be taken away." Amber explained, looking very experienced.
"Hmm, but I haven't really seen anyone flying with a Wind Glider in Mondstadt City." Ann was very confused about this.
In the wilderness, no one would check for a Wind Glider license, of course.
And in the city… people probably wouldn't fly to get around, right?
"After all, besides the Knights of the Knights of Favonius, the only people who use Wind Gliders are Adventurers. Knights have daily missions, and Adventurers don't spend most of their time in the city." Amber scratched her head.
"In short, if there's an emergency that requires flying in the city, this thing is very much needed."
"I see… I just feel like I might not pass." Ann sighed helplessly.
"No, you won't! Don't I have me?"
"The examiner playing favorites?"
"No! I mean I can teach you! With an experienced teacher like me, Ann will definitely pass!" Amber confidently patted her small chest.
"Hmm… I hope so. I rarely use the Wind Glider, and aside from my first attempt, my subsequent performances have been a mess." Ann propped her head, saying helplessly.
"If Acting Grand Master Jean hadn't brought me, I might not have made it back in time."
"Acting Grand Master Jean?!" Amber's reaction was inexplicably big.
Ann's heart skipped a beat. She had unconsciously brought it up, how could she forget about last night…
"How did she bring you?" Amber straightened up, staring at Ann as she asked.
"…"
She was carried directly in Jean's arms, right?
But can she really say that?
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