Dusk.
The lunch that should have been eaten at noon was delayed until now by Jack and Barbara.
However, both of them had already transformed into MC World physiques.
They no longer needed to worry about negative states like hunger.
The only potential issue was Barbara, as a water element user, was a bit dehydrated.
"Brother-in-law, I… I can't walk anymore. Can you carry me?"
Barbara sat cross-legged on a picnic blanket, her fair skin, tinged with red, exposed clearly before the man.
Jack took out one of his clean shirts and put it on her.
"Mondstadt's weather is still a bit cold. Hurry and put it on."
As for why she wasn't wearing Barbara's original priestess attire.
That could only be blamed on the clothes' designer.
Even though the church was a place for believers to cultivate purity, the clothes were designed so perfectly for a young couple to play with intimacy.
So, when they were exploring dance poses that afternoon, they accidentally tore it.
Barbara picked up Jack's shirt and took a deep sniff at the collar.
"Hehehe, brother-in-law's scent is so strong."
"You little glutton, haven't you had enough all afternoon?"
Barbara covered her slightly bulging lower abdomen: "How could I possibly have enough… And brother-in-law isn't just mine alone; I have to leave some for the sisters."
"You don't have to worry about that. As a deity, I can have as much of this as I want. If it's not enough, just come to me anytime, and I'll add more for you."
Jack was referring to the Aralia Element Power essence he infused, something that subtly enhanced his partner's strength, not some other double-helix structured substance.
Barbara nodded shyly.
But she still rubbed her belly because of the way the nutrients were infused.
A warm, vibrant feeling came from there.
It was as if she had a little baby.
A strong maternal feeling burst forth in the young girl's eyes.
Earlier.
Knights of Favonius Headquarters.
Due to the attack of the red giant dragon, all Knights were gathered.
In addition, Barbara's disappearance was also a very important matter.
"Everyone, I've gathered you here for two main reasons: first, to investigate the cause of the strange giant dragon's appearance, and second, for the missing Deaconess Barbara."
"I heard about it on the way here, something about a red demon that covered the sky."
Lisa leisurely trimmed her nails.
"Lisa, you don't seem nervous at all. Have you discovered something?" asked Amber, the Reconnaissance Knight, who was also summoned.
"Who else could it be? Our dear husband, of course. Didn't you think the description of that red giant dragon looked familiar, as if you'd seen it somewhere before?"
"Now that you mention it, indeed..."
Acting Grand Master Jean gathered the accounts of several eyewitnesses: a large body, two wings, and four legs; it was indeed the appearance of an MC giant dragon.
"But if it's Jack, why would he abduct Barbara?"
This was also what Acting Grand Master Jean couldn't understand.
Although Barbara had always avoided meeting Jack due to her relationship with him,
no matter what, they were still brother-in-law and sister-in-law. It shouldn't have deteriorated to the point of becoming a kidnapper and victim relationship!
"Maybe they're playing a very new kind of game?"
At this moment, Eula spoke.
Everyone's eyes turned to her.
"Wh-why are you all looking at me like that, huh? Suspecting I've played some strange role-playing games with him? How could that be! The Lawrence family's honor does not permit defilement. Do you want me to hold a grudge against you?"
Eula's reaction was a bit exaggerated.
No one spoke, but just from the pressure of their gazes, she confessed everything.
"It seems she has played."
"Oh my, I wonder how bold one must be for Eula to be unable to resist showing off~"
"Next time, can you call me to join too?"
The women started chattering amongst themselves.
This made Venti, who wanted to surprise everyone by entering through the window, stand dumbfounded.
No, if you're all so smart, then I, who specifically came to deliver the news, look quite foolish.
Scratching the back of his head, Venti decided to drop by Angel's Share to grab a few bottles of Dandelion Wine to comfort his hurt, young heart.
...
Good news never travels far, but bad news spreads like wildfire.
The major event of a new evil dragon appearing in Mondstadt had fermented into a rich flavor within an afternoon.
Although the Knights of Favonius officially stated there was no need to worry, as they had arranged for a powerful foreign aid, the Traveler, to fight the giant dragon,
there was a group of people who refused to listen to them.
"Hey! Charlie, have you heard? A red evil dragon attacked Mondstadt and is now hovering outside the city!"
"Such a thing? I just came back from a long-term mission, and the world has changed so much?"
"How about it, shall we two brothers team up? Fighting a giant dragon, if we win, maybe we can also become Honorary Knights of the Knights of Favonius!"
"Oh, oh! Yes, and it would be even better if we gained Acting Grand Master Jean's appreciation because of it! Ah, Acting Grand Master Jean, my angel, why did you marry so early?"
Similar conversations were constantly repeated in the Adventurers' Guild tavern.
These people, accustomed to living dangerously, outwardly showed no fear of the giant dragon's formidable reputation, determined to become dragon-slaying heroes for once.
Clang!
The tavern door opened.
A young girl wearing purple lace tights (which were actually just lingerie) walked in.
"O Gatekeeper of the Land of the Other Shore, has any new storm descended upon this great land?"
"The young lady means, are there any good commissions recently, Katheryne?"
The combination of one person and one raven was extremely eye-catching.
They were the famous senior Adventurers of the Adventurers' Guild, Fischl and her Electro Raven, Oz.
"Towards the stars and the abyss, welcome to the Adventurers' Guild, Miss Fischl and Mr. Oz."
Katheryne greeted them formally, then pulled out a stack of the latest official guild commissions from beneath her: "Indeed, there's a high-difficulty commission recently that might only be completed by a senior Adventurer like Miss Fischl."
"Oh? There really is... *cough*! Since it's a commission from the Land of the Other Shore, I, the Prinzessin der Verurteilung!! Fischl, will reluctantly take a look."
She then snatched the commission slip, and the person and the raven carefully examined it.
A few minutes later.
Oz placed his bird wing under his beak and said, "A red giant dragon over a hundred meters tall, suspected of being proficient in Pyro, with extremely strong aggression, has currently abducted the beloved 'Melancholy Princess,' Miss Barbara. The Mondstadt Knights of Favonius's attitude is ambiguous. Under the gathering of public opinion, the Barbara Fan Club has jointly initiated an investigation and rescue mission at the Adventurers' Guild."
"It doesn't sound like a normal commission, Milady, we..."
"I accept!"
Fischl's eyes gleamed as she looked at the mysterious commission report.
An evil dragon and a princess, the Knights of Favonius's tacit approval, indignant commoners... All the elements perfectly satisfied the 'G-spot' of this chuunibyou girl.
Isn't this just a scene straight out of a fairy tale?
Oz sighed deeply, resignedly saying to Katheryne, "Besides these things, does the Adventurers' Guild have any location information about the giant dragon?"
"Yes, yes! It is said that someone saw the giant dragon fly west. The Guild speculates that this giant dragon might also reside in the Wind Dragon Ruins, possibly as a friend of the Wind Demon Dragon or something."
"Good! Then it's decided!"
Fischl shouted, "Oz! Let's go to the Wind Dragon Ruins and take a look!"
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