Having gained a five star weapon that was effectively four star for the time being. I am actually pretty happy, the armor also turned out pretty light with the shoulder blades being actually heavier due to the magic ore.
The sword itself was a double edged long sword that had grooves within the middle of it which would be useful to add crystals that can grant elemental effects to the sword be them minor or not.
I had originally thought to get a katana but looking back at my knowledge and the fact that the long sword is straight up more versatile which made my choice for me.
The rain-guard was minimal, the cross guard had a bit more flare having a rose vine made of gold on it. There was an addition that covered the hand more like a rapier but this time the guard looked like flowing water rather than thorny vines. The sword has a red grip, with a silver tang, and a simple white iron pommel.
It was made specifically for my hand size and arm, meaning to most others it would be either uncomfortable due to style incompatibility or due to hand size.
I was told that the sword was heavy but to me it didn't feel much different to me from the wooden swords.
This is probably due to the strength enhancement that I seemed to receive in this world along with the armor day.
This time as I went to the training ground I find Kaeya, greeting him I ask where is Jean "Hey Kaeya, how come you're here early? Is it possible that Jean is actually running late or maybe even taking a day off???"
"Haha... Unfortunately no friend, it is rather that she is taking her punishment now so that she can lead you outside the city for you to get used to your new weapon. I myself am actually here to see what can u do with that new sword of yours" says Kaeya, a bit smugly at the end.
"Well I might have not been all that successful but one lucky strike and this won't be fun for you" I retort instantly
"Well then let's see" he speaks pulling out his own weapon Wolf-Fang, then charges at me with killing intent.
I am stunned briefly but fairly easily parry his attack. My reaction speed has increased, I can only suspect that is due to my currently nameless blade.
Confidence grips my heart as my breath steadies, on pure reflex I deflect every attack and realize that its given enhancement is astounding.
I focus and even start attacks of my own which push back Kaeya, pressing my advantage I start taking an aggressive style rather than my prior defense.
My eyes follow all the movements and I am even able to kick my opponent, Kaeya, away which gives me the chance to reassess the situation.
This time I advance forward forcing Kaeya to defend, sweeping my foot I manage to knock him off balance and put my sword at his throat.
"I surrender" he says but continues "now that you have fought with your blade, what will you name it?"
This puts me off a little until looking at the sword I can only find a feeling that it is incomplete, alone it stands strong but with another it would truly shine. Those are the thoughts that best describe this weapon.
"Lost Companion" I whisper so quietly that no one else hears.
"So, do you have a name for it?" Kaeya asks again, this time I speak aloud without hesitation "Lost Companion is its name"
Kaeya raises an eyebrow and asks immediately "Any specific reason?", I respond promptly "It feels incomplete without a partner".
My eyes stare back beckoning him to refuse, he laughs then speaks "It is fitting then".
After this my training continues with Kaeya, he even uses his vision but I find myself dominating the many battles despite the supposed many advantages which he has over me.
This continues until 9am at which point Kaeya gets several other knight to start teaming up on me.
Each time it takes 2-3 battles for me to get comfortable with that number of opponents until I reach 6 which I need more practice with.
Now it is 12 and Jean has shown up. She leads me out of Mondstadt to hunt Hilichurls, Mitachurls and even 2 Lawachurls near Dragonspine.
Right as we left the bridge I asked Jean to wait a moment, I call out Cifera who was hiding away in a nearby shadow likely via her illusions.
Jean is a little surprised by her appearance only to be more surprised as Cifera becomes as large as a horse, her fur doesn't enlarge this time showing how much her mastery of her abilities is growing.
I get on only to give a hand to Jean she accepts, her face neutral. I ask to see the map which she hands over to me, after pointing out the location to Cifera I tell Jean to grab onto me tightly if she didn't want to fall off.
Silently she grabs my shoulder and Cifera starts running, she runs faster than a horse until she accelerates to a speed of an estimated 200km/h reaching our first destination, which was on the outskirts of Wolvendom near Brightcrown Canyon, within 5 or so minutes.
After Cifera had fully accelerated I found that Jean was forced to hug me in a hope to not fall of, as for myself I was simply holding onto a rope attached to Cifera's collar.
Cifera, in her current appearance resembled a larger, stronger but more adorable panther.
Reaching the destination I jump down, lending Jean a hand, this time Jean turns her eyes away while getting down.
I know this since the direction her eyes went was to the side of a cliff that had nothing on/around it.
Smirking a bit I leave the matter as there are now more important things to focus on.
Curiously enough before we even go into the camp we hear the start of a fight, we run in expecting an unfortunate adventurer only to find a Light blue, short haired woman with golden eyes.
It appears that instead of fighting she is rather dancing in slaughter of the hilichurls, myself and Jean who ran in, get noticed and attacked but we dispatch the attack easily.
Jean and I greet Eula who finds the interruption of her work annoying so after swearing vengeance she leaves.
I find myself looking at Jean eyes which were mirthful, I also smile the start chuckling until it becomes full blown laughter. I am surprised to find that Jean herself is giggling at the situation.
Taking about a minute to calm down we get back on Cifera who gets us to our next targets in no time.
This continues until our last target where instead of a camp we find two Hilichurl rogues both seemingly hydro attributed.
This time the fight takes far more effort and due to Jean's experience I find myself shielded by her several times.
It is now around 3pm so we head back to Mondstadt. After arriving we head to the headquarters only to find Varka, the very pretty pink maid. Giving a speak about his expedition to Nod-Krai
The crowd below finds that looking at him is difficult without laughing so they simply look at the surrounding knights.
Jean who is standing beside me seems to finally be unable to hold back and starts laughing softly, a noticeably pleasant sound.
I too in fact find it hilarious but unlike Jean who keeps herself quiet I instead laugh as loudly as my lungs allowed it. This obviously catches the crowds attention who also find themselves starting to laugh.
I can see rage forms on Varka's face as he is about to shout, but before he can I ask "Why are you dressed like that Varkaa!?"
Now his face is contorted visibly as he grits out "I want to feel pretty".
At this point the crowd's has calmed down when I speak "Fine, you win, our bet is over! Stop embarrassing yourself now"
Varka takes this as his cue and returns now dressed in his formal attire.
Thankfully it was only the very beginning of the announcement that happened and there were even still people just arriving so the crowds mood calmed down pretty easily.
Also, during the past four days I have been taking pictures of him on my phone in this ridiculous outfit. I plan to use the inter-dimensional Wifi to then upload all the pictures to Hoyolab to see the reaction of people.
After the ceremony Jean heads to do the paperwork for clearing the camps and we split the earning half and half as I was more aggressive in the fights and managed to kill more of the churls than Jean.
It takes her until 6(we arrived back at 4:30) to complete the paperwork at which point she gives me half of the commission.
I ask what she was going to do now and she planned to go find some work to do.
I find myself looking at her in mild horror, someone who is is just about two years older than me, I am 18, can only think about work.
My expression going stiff as my eyes darken I grab Jean's hand, smile and start pulling her. I lead her to infront of my house, after which I more or less order her to wait.
Entering my house I quickly get the dimensional shop card and go back to Jean. I then drag her into less visible spot, open a portal and we end up at Mississauga's Square One mall.
During this time I had also stored away her sword and knife into my dimensional pocket to avoid issues, my own weapon already there.
Jean, quite obviously surprised at what happened now asks "Wha- how? wait where is this"
Her composure is gone and a look of confusion, anxiety and slight excitement is visible on her face.
Smiling I speak "This is a shopping area in my old world, I had recently gotten an item that allows me to come to here once a day" I then sigh and continue "Unfortunately due to the way the item works I can't stay here indefinitely and I can't leave the premises as if I do I return to Teyvat"
At this she gapes openly, thankfully as the letter described our appearance in every sense of the word was ignored by practically every person that was walking by.
Her expression calms down, even saddens a little then brightens up almost like a child at the candy store, an expression too full of excitement that it would be impossible to associate with Jean Gunnhildr.
Cute, is my immediate thought until I shake off the thought. I then ask "So, interested in exploring? Maybe you would even want to buy a few things?"
Knowing that I will only be spending my own money makes me not worried... wait not worried? oh that's right thanks to my training and recent expidition I now have about 150'000 CAD which I can spend as freely as I wish.
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I then notice I am still holding Jean's hand which I promptly let go of, or at least try to until she gives me a look saying "I don't want to get lost here, so will hold onto you" her face blank but her eyes already wandering the shopping mall trying to decide where to go first.
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A/N: I don't know whether I want to have the mc in a full on relationship with Jean this early but what I did want to do is have the mc pull her out of her comfort zone and for her to enjoy life a bit more.
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The 150'000 CAD doesn't even count the savings that Sane set up for buying property and building his own house within Mondstadt's noble district. Admittedly Sane was no where close to rich enough yet but what he was planning to spend now was barely 5% of my accumulated money.
Yes that much. (Conversion of 120 mora = 1 USD)
How? oh, well, Cifera hasn't exactly been sitting around doing nothing. Sane has been constantly tasking her with raiding as much mora and other crap from hilichurls and treasure hoarders. Hell he's even been sneaking away lately, just to put up items for auction.
As for why it cost so fucking much, simple. Sane wants a decent amount of land within city borders, to buy and install modern appliances, to use magic ore and Refined steel to ensure the house would survive Devalin's air raids. Like he is even gonna get glass that is rated for airplanes just because Sane is just paranoid.
So yes Sane's expenses will be large.
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