They were mistaken to think that way about Xing and Diluc.
These people came here either to protect Collei, investigate the Black Fire case, or were drawn by the Fatui's actions.
Ambushing the Fatui was something Diluc alone could handle; they overestimated themselves too much.
The Cryo Cicin Mage gritted her teeth, stood out, and ordered the two Debt Collectors:
"Tanzani, go assist the Missionary!"
"Bayor, go to the outpost and request aid from the Councilor!"
"I will hold him off!"
"Go quickly!!!"
A trace of sorrow flashed in the eyes of the two Debt Collectors, then they instantly turned invisible, planning to find the right moment to disengage from the battle.
However, just then.
Pat pat pat—!!!
"Oh my, what a lively gathering!"
"Everyone."
"Can you count me in?"
Hearing that voice, Diluc's face immediately darkened.
"Kaeya!!!"
Seeing the large contingent of elite Knights and the figure leading them, Amber couldn't help but exclaim in shock.
"Yo!"
"So many familiar faces!"
The surrounded Fatui members showed expressions of despair.
With such tight defense, even the Debt Collectors couldn't possibly escape from here.
The surrounded Fatui members raised their weapons, preparing for a desperate fight.
As warriors of Snezhnaya, elites of the Fatui, they would rather die on the battlefield than surrender!
"Wait, I surrender."
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The only Cryo Cicin Mage in the group raised her hands, dropped her weapon, and walked up to Kaeya.
In her view, these people wearing the uniform of the Knights of Favonius might be the only way out for them.
"Natalia, you!!!"
The Fatui members glared angrily at the Cryo Cicin Mage, showing no gratitude for her saving them!
A deserter was despised within the Fatui.
They preferred to fight to the death rather than surrender.
Natalia rolled her eyes at them, pointed to her pocket, and after receiving an affirmative nod from Kaeya, she took out a token from her waist.
"The Lady's token is here!"
"Are you going to defy the order!!!"
The Fatui members exchanged glances and decisively put down the weapons in their hands.
Who wants to die if they can live?
The reason they wanted to fight to the death just now was that being a deserter would implicate their families, and if they died in battle, their families would receive a pension.
Now that they had the Lady's order, surrendering willingly wouldn't count as desertion.
If anyone asked later, they could openly say: "This was all part of the Harbinger's plan!"
Looking at the sensible Fatui members, Kaeya raised an eyebrow.
It was best if they didn't have to fight.
This group of Fatui were elites stationed in Mondstadt; their individual combat strength could even contend with Vision holders.
Although the young men in his cavalry squad were not bad, if they were sacrificed in battle, he wouldn't know how to explain it to their families.
Since the Fatui were so sensible, Kaeya was willing to spare them some face.
"We'll confiscate your weapons, but handcuffs and shackles aren't necessary."
"Gentlemen, please proceed."
"Have some tea in the interrogation room in Mondstadt, and in a few hours, your Councilor will come to collect you, and your weapons will be returned."
Under the watch of the Knights of Favonius under Kaeya, these Fatui members showed no intention of resisting.
As for the Missionary on the summit of Starsnatch Cliff, everyone tacitly ignored him.
Amber, Xing, and Eula quickly explained the situation to Kaeya before rushing towards the summit of Starsnatch Cliff.
Kaeya and Diluc escorted the Fatui members back to prevent any further trouble along the way.
"Hopefully, after grasping this leverage against the Fatui, the city of Mondstadt will be quiet for a few days."
"Then, I must have a good drink and rest for a while."
The battle below had ended, and the battle on the summit of Starsnatch Cliff was also nearing its conclusion.
At this moment, the Missionary had unleashed his full power, transforming into a purple lion-like beast form with a bifurcated tongue.
However, even with the Missionary giving his all, he could only flee in disarray under Collei's attacks, even losing two of the horns on his head.
"Damn it!"
"Why is she so strong!"
"I injected more power into my body!"
Flee!
The Missionary only had one thought in his mind: escape quickly, then lead the subordinates from below to encircle and suppress Collei.
Thinking of this, the Missionary couldn't help but feel fortunate; if he hadn't brought his subordinates, he might have truly capsized in the gutter.
Thump!
The Missionary in his savage lion form forcefully rammed into the flame barrier set up by Collei, until his head was bloody and bruised, his power greatly diminished, and after suffering heavy injuries, he finally shattered the Black Flame barrier.
Pfft!
He spat out a mouthful of black blood.
Looking at the shattered barrier, the Missionary smiled triumphantly.
"Hahaha, I won."
However, when he saw the three figures in black robes outside the broken barrier, the Missionary instantly froze.
Xing, Amber, and Eula stared coldly at him, blocking his escape route.
Looking at the utterly shocked Missionary, Collei sneered and slowly approached him.
The savage lion-form Missionary, who was constantly coughing up blood, widened his eyes and struggled futilely, unable to stand up again.
Collei's footsteps, at this moment, were like a death warrant, making his liver and gallbladder split with terror.
She walked up to the Missionary.
Collei let out a cold laugh.
She could have killed the Missionary before the barrier broke, but upon seeing the three outside the barrier and knowing victory was certain, Collei didn't want her enemy to die so easily.
Collei took out a bottle of water of purity from her pocket.
This was something Collei had secretly kept to preserve the power of the demon god remnant.
She uncorked the bottle and poured the entire bottle of water of purity onto the Missionary's body.
Ahhhh!!!
Piercing screams echoed through the heavens.
To the Missionary, whose body was filled with demon god remnant, the water of purity was more terrifying than sulfuric acid.
Listening to the Missionary's wails, a look of satisfaction flashed in Collei's eyes.
"Mom, Dad, I've avenged you."
The entire bottle of water of purity was poured out, and the Missionary reverted from his savage lion beast form back into the ugly old man resembling a dark-skinned goblin.
The Missionary struggled, his eyes wide, and asked pleadingly:
"What was that..."
"What was in that bottle?!!"
"It could actually eliminate..."
Ugh!!!
Smack!
The Missionary died in unwilling confusion, along with his questions.
Collei laughed wildly, her laughter filled with both elation and sorrow.
"Hahahaha ah ha ha..."
The three, Amber, Xing, and Eula, waited quietly nearby, not disturbing Collei's venting.
Collei carried the Missionary's corpse to the location of the trap she had previously set.
Bang.
Rumble!!!
The Missionary's corpse was thrown into the trap by Collei, the trap was triggered, and a massive explosion echoed through the sky.
The immense DMG brought by the elemental reaction blasted a large pit on the summit of Starsnatch Cliff.
And the Missionary had long since turned to ash.
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