"No, no! I don't need it!"
"Ryan, give it to Fischl!"
Amber was quite generous, but Ryan insisted, and she still accepted the gift.
The Crystalfly core wasn't precious; what was precious was the sentiment.
Ryan's actions undoubtedly boosted the two Damsellettes' favorability once again.
"Even the butterflies that can stir up world-ending storms have fallen by your hand? It seems your power is even greater than I imagined!"
"If there's an opportunity, let's go together and slay these eternal flashes in the sky—the future hurricane beasts!"
Fischl held the Crystalfly core and laughed heartily, as if she had obtained something extraordinary.
The tiny Wind Crystal Butterfly, in her description, seemed even more powerful than Stormterror.
"Your conversation is so interesting!" Amber listened, hugging Baron Bunny, who was impatiently trying to escape from her backpack.
Baron Bunny vigilantly scanned Fischl and Ryan.
Then he looked at his disappointing, silly Master!
Did you teach him three languages so he could say love words that even this Baron Bunny doesn't understand in front of other girls?
Baron Bunny charged at Ryan, punching and kicking.
"Are you also waiting for me here?" Ryan ignored his anger, mimicking Amber by roughly rubbing him, burying his face in Baron Bunny's fluffy body.
Get lost!
This Baron Bunny is dirty!
Now that I smell like this brat, I can't sleep with Amber anymore!
His ears drooped low, his head tilted back, his eyes vacant, looking like he was broken.
Amber saw this friendly scene and covered her mouth, chuckling softly."Baron Bunny, I missed you!"
I didn't! I absolutely didn't!
Don't talk nonsense!
I was just afraid that if this person disappeared, you would be sad.
The three chatted and laughed, gathering at Amber's house for the first time.
They had a grand feast to welcome Ryan.
Fischl was called back by the Empress of Immernachtreich because it was late, and decided to come again tomorrow.
After Ryan took a shower, he and Amber opened the last three complex language books in the house.
Time flies so fast!
Should he move out now?
He had enough money now to rent a good house and live comfortably!
"Amber! Do you know about the 'Strange Bird'?"
After finishing today's advanced vocabulary, Ryan closed his book and faced Amber.
He relayed all the information about the Treasure Hoarders.
"I heard his flying skills are superb, and the Knights of Favonius have never caught him. Do you want to try to capture him?"
"With Mondstadt's Flight Champion on the job, it's sure to be a cinch!"
Baron Bunny tilted his head, thinking, You brat, you're flattering her again!
"'Strange Bird,' the leader of Mondstadt's Treasure Hoarders, is he preparing to steal artifacts from the Cathedral again?"Facing something that endangered Mondstadt, Amber instantly became serious.
"It's been eleven or twelve days since you got the news until today!"
"The other party might act!"
"No! I need to report to the Knights of Favonius!"
"During this period of diplomatic pressure from Snezhnaya's Harbingers and the Fatui, no incident that damages Mondstadt's dignity can be allowed to occur!"
Amber stood up hastily and put on her coat.
"Ryan, you go to sleep first! I'll be back soon!"
She pushed open the door, and Ryan didn't even have time to stop her, only seeing a graceful figure disappear into the lamplight.
"Ah~ So fast!"
Ryan and the abandoned Baron Bunny stared at each other!
"Hey! What are you doing!"
Ryan blinked and saw Baron Bunny jump up and kick him.
The soft doll naturally caused no DMG.
Serves you right for talking nonsense; Amber will be sleeping late again tonight.
After a commotion, Ryan conceded.
Amber returned very quickly!
She looked at the two fighting, her expression puzzled.
"Amber, you're back so soon? You didn't go to the Knights of Favonius?" Ryan tossed aside Baron Bunny, who was straddling his neck and hitting him.
"As soon as I left the house, I hadn't run far when I saw Senior Kaeya!" Amber explained.
"I told him about it! He said he would handle it."
"Tonight, he will report to Acting Grand Master Jean to arrange for people to be vigilant and defensive, and to deploy the Knights of Favonius for the capture!"
"If I'm needed, they will notify me!"
"Kaeya?" Ryan raised an eyebrow. Why was he nearby?
He's so idle—could he be here to monitor me?
It wasn't Ryan being self-important; even Lumine, who would later fight Stormterror and save Mondstadt, would be suspected, let alone him!
He kept his thoughts to himself.
Ryan still had a question he needed to ask Amber.
This question had been bothering him for a long time.
"Amber, when I went out this time, I felt my strength was still insufficient!"
"Now that I have some savings, I want to find a master and learn a true sword art!"
"Do you have any recommendations?"
Ryan had this idea when he first arrived in Mondstadt.
However, at that time, he was penniless and didn't know anyone, so he had no idea where to learn swordsmanship.
He knew Tai Chi Fist, Tai Chi Sword, and military combat techniques, and could derive some killing moves from them.
But these martial skills, primarily for health and exercise, still had some gaps compared to the sword arts refined through monster battles and warfare in Teyvat.
This gap was because he had not truly obtained the essence and legacy of martial arts before his transmigration.
Sitting back on the bed, Amber knew Ryan's determined personality.
"Learn swordsmanship!"
She pondered for a moment, offering him advice.
"Whether in Mondstadt, Liyue, or Inazuma, true legacy is highly valued! Most people, without several years of service and trials, find it difficult to find a master!"
"Those who claim to take disciples for money are mostly swindlers, or their skills are mediocre!"
An Outrider's discernment is naturally very high!
Ordinary people wouldn't catch her eye!
When planning for Ryan, she naturally planned for the best!
"I've got it!"
Ten minutes later, Amber clapped her hands.
"Ryan, are you willing to join the Knights of Favonius?"
"Because the Grand Master took the elites on an expedition, the Knights of Favonius in Mondstadt are understaffed and lacking in strength!"
"The last monster attack on the city revealed too many shortcomings!"
"Acting Grand Master Jean and the captains of various Knight squads have decided to recruit new members!"
"As long as you join, you can learn Mondstadt's Favonius Bladework!"
Ryan listened carefully; it was indeed a good option.
But he didn't want to be tied to Mondstadt for life!
"In the future, will I have to serve Mondstadt for my entire life?" Ryan felt that asking this question to a Damsellette who protected Mondstadt and joined the Knights of Favonius was offensive.
But he still asked!
Because his heart wasn't in Mondstadt, and he would have to tell Amber sooner or later.
Amber was startled but didn't find the question inappropriate.
She joined the Knights of Favonius because of her grandfather, but she stayed in the Knights because of Jean.
She would forever remember the pain of the Knights of Favonius Outrider Squad—those knights who viewed her grandfather's disappearance as "desertion" and took their anger out on him.
Ryan was a traveler from another land; Mondstadt was not his home.
How could she ask a traveler with no place to belong and no aspirations to protect Mondstadt?
"The Knights of Favonius can be retired from!"
"If one makes significant contributions, as long as they swear not to privately teach Favonius Bladework to others without permission, they might be able to leave!"
"Stormterror is attacking nearby towns, Hilichurls and Slimes are increasing, endangering the safety of pedestrians and caravans, requiring the Knights of Favonius to drive them away."
"Collapsed houses, damaged orchards, pitted roads… require the help and repair of the Knights of Favonius."
"The Knights of Favonius are very, very busy, and Acting Grand Master Jean is very tired and anxious!"
"This recruitment has actually been going on for a month, but not many people have signed up!"
"I can talk to Senior Kaeya and Acting Grand Master Jean; with your potential and strength, obtaining Favonius Bladework will greatly help the Knights of Favonius."
"My grandfather was from Liyue and was once highly valued, single-handedly creating the Outrider Squad responsible for Mondstadt's daily patrols—you can definitely do it too!"
Amber put aside the bad memories and encouraged Ryan.
"In the Knights of Favonius, whether you're a knight responsible for logistics or combat, you can learn Favonius Bladework!"
"However, only a very few people can get the matching standard longsword."
"If you don't crave a Favonius Sword, I will find a way for you to become a temporary member and enter Knights of Favonius training."