"Did something happen?"
Kaeya stepped forward and asked.
"Oh, Kaeya!"
Jean finally noticed his arrival and quickly explained what had happened.
Kaeya instantly understood.
So, Eula had reported to Jean about Klee summoning the Winged Dragon of Ra during their duel.
Jean, worried that the God Card in Klee's hands might cause serious trouble—since there had been plenty of precedents like that—wanted to keep it temporarily for safekeeping.
After hearing the details, Kaeya didn't seem too concerned.
"Those monsters only look terrifying, but they don't have much aggression. I think it's fine if Klee holds onto it."
"Mm-hm! That's right!"
The little one nodded like a pecking chick, grateful someone was finally on her side.
Ra was so obedient.
She told it who to fight, and it would fight.
How could something that obedient be dangerous?
"Not so simple."
Eula shook her head, her face grave. "The Sun Dragon Klee summoned is real. In other words, its power isn't inferior to Dvalin's!"
With her own duel disk and deck, she could clearly sense that creature was fundamentally different from hers.
Its power was much stronger.
Not to mention, she had privately asked Boss Han before leaving.
That confirmed her suspicion.
"What? That golden dragon was real?"
Kaeya was dumbstruck.
He had sensed it was scarier than the other two monsters.
But he thought it was just a higher-tier summon.
After all, its name had the word "God."
Naturally, it should've been stronger.
But now you're telling me…
That thing was real?!
And its strength wasn't inferior to Dvalin's?!
Seeing the serious look on Jean and Eula's faces, Kaeya realized this was no joke.
Boss Han's rewards were more terrifying than he had imagined.
"That's… troublesome. If that card falls into the hands of the Fatui or the Abyss Order, Mondstadt will be in danger."
Kaeya ran a hand through his hair.
Now he understood why Jean wanted to confiscate it.
After all, one Dvalin had already thrown Mondstadt into chaos.
Even if other factors were at play, it didn't change the fact that the dragon was terrifyingly strong.
And now another creature of similar power had appeared—
but this time, tied to a card that wasn't bound to a master.
If an ill-intentioned person seized it, the consequences would be disastrous.
"You're overthinking it. Jean and I both tried it. No use. Looks like it's Klee's exclusive card."
Eula said coldly.
Kaeya: (⊙_⊙)
Then why the dramatic warning earlier?
You scared me into thinking anyone could use it.
Klee alone being able to use it and everyone being able to use it—
two very different things!
After clarifying, Kaeya gave a wry smile.
"Well then, if only Klee can use it, there's nothing to worry about. Even if it's stolen, it's useless."
"Yes, yes! And Klee definitely won't play around with it!"
Klee hurriedly promised.
At most, she'd ride the Winged Dragon to bomb fish…
Jean eyed her suspiciously.
This little rascal always promised like this—
and then did it again next time.
But this time wasn't just about bombs.
This was a monster of terrifying power.
If it hurt anyone, the consequences would be far more severe.
Seeing Jean's hesitation, Kaeya suddenly spoke up.
"Captain Jean, could you give me some face? Let Klee keep the card."
The Face Fruit ability activated.
Jean hesitated for a moment, but finally agreed.
As Kaeya said, since only Klee could use it, there was no real danger of others abusing it.
And besides, this was Klee's first reward from the manga.
Taking it away so bluntly would only make her unhappy.
So be it.
She just hoped Klee wouldn't cause trouble with it…
Eula, however, was baffled.
Why did Jean suddenly agree?
Was it because Klee looked too pitiful?
Holding the card, Klee's eyes widened in disbelief.
She couldn't believe Jean really gave it back.
Her excitement soared, and her little heart was overflowing with gratitude.
Especially since Kaeya had argued for her again and again.
"Kaiya-nii is such a good person!"
Kaeya rubbed his nose awkwardly.
Sure, he'd helped her…
But if this led to disaster and she ended up in solitary confinement, that was not on him.
"Off to play!"
Klee tucked the card into her backpack and skipped away happily.
"Phew, finally escaped the demon queen's supervision… Where should I go?"
Klee frowned in thought.
She really wanted to bomb fish right away.
But if Jean found out right after letting her off, she'd definitely be locked up.
Not only that, she might even lose the card.
"…I'll go to Brother Han Feng's place."
After thinking it over, she decided Solace Book store was safest.
Even if there weren't any new comics, just chatting with the handsome shopkeeper was good enough.
Back in Jean's office.
Once Klee had left, Jean came to her senses.
Wait.
Why had she just handed the card back?
Her brows furrowed.
It must've been when Kaeya spoke…
She turned to Kaeya, suspicion in her eyes.
"It's the Face Fruit ability. When I use the phrase, there's a chance people will give me some face."
Kaeya smiled and explained the reward he had received.
"Boss Han's rewards are… unusual."
Jean looked at him strangely.
Face Fruit?
Say some words and people would "give face"?
What a bizarre ability.
No wonder she had unconsciously hesitated more than usual just now.
So that was it.
Eula suddenly realized too.
No wonder Jean had changed her mind.
No wonder Kaeya said those odd words earlier.
Jean sighed.
"Well, since I already gave it back, there's no reason to take it again. Let's just hope Klee restrains herself."
Restrain?
Kaeya and Eula glanced at each other.
Both thought the same thing—
Jean was probably going to have headaches later.
Meanwhile, in Liyue Harbor.
At Granny Ping's home, the old woman was leisurely watering flowers in her courtyard.
"Granny, I've come to visit you."
A girl with waist-length hair, wearing a crimson legal hat, walked in through the gate.
"Ah, Yanfei. What brings you here?"
Granny Ping smiled warmly.
She knew this child well—
a highly talented legal consultant, famous throughout Liyue.
Her clients were many, and she was always busy.
"Hehe, I'm heading to Mond soon, so I came to see you before I left."
Yanfei stepped forward and massaged Granny Ping's shoulders.
"Mond? What makes you go there? Do you have a client?"
Granny Ping asked curiously.
"No, it's Eula. She sent me a letter this morning, inviting me to visit."
Yanfei recalled the letter and couldn't help but chuckle.
Eula had written that Mond had a mysterious manga store.
That by reading manga there, you could even obtain all kinds of magical rewards.
Seriously, how could such a ridiculous thing exist?
Yanfei was certain—
Eula just wanted to see her.
But too embarrassed to say so directly, she made up such a bizarre excuse.
Well, since Yanfei happened to be free, it was the perfect chance to visit her good friend anyway.
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