Genshin Impact, starting from becoming the God of the Ocean

If the Knights' chief inspector were to be exposed for colluding with the Fools, the entire Knights would instantly fall apart.

After all, Archie had a high reputation in the Knights and many loyal followers.

With the Knights of Favonius destroyed, Mondstadt will be largely ruined at this critical juncture, so this matter cannot be exposed until we are fully prepared.

That's why he didn't go looking for the piano, but instead went to Diluc.

This Night Elf hero has a strong sense of mission, his own expectations for Mondstadt's future, and most importantly, he is capable.

Kindness is not a cheap bargaining chip; it requires matching ability. To save Mondstadt, you need the strength to do so.

What do you want me to do?

After a short while, seemingly having figured it out, Diluc looked at Su Zhe again.

"How about..." Fengshen, who was swallowing hard, suggested, "We can eat and chat at the same time?"

...

Over the next two days, the matter concerning the Wind God's Messenger continued to escalate.

Strangely, no one has seen him since that first day.

This puzzled not only the people of Mondstadt, but also the Knights of Favonius.

They had just arrived in Mondstadt, so how did they suddenly disappear?

When asked, Qin didn't know either, which made people even more confused. Aren't you good friends?

Everyone speculated that the Wind God might have thought the messenger was inadequate and transferred him back.

The blonde girl who repelled the Stormterror Dragon, on the other hand, was active in the city, running around with a talking unidentified flying creature, seemingly searching for something.

According to the inquiry, they seem to be looking for someone who is impersonating the messenger of the wind god.

I've seen quite a few of these things lately; there are always some clueless people who think that having blue hair makes them qualified to be envoys.

However, seeing her brought a great sense of peace to the people of Mondstadt.

In any case, as long as there is someone who can keep Stormterror in check, that's fine.

Then on the third day, the black storm that had enveloped Mondstadt suddenly disappeared, and Lisa and Kaeya returned with the remaining members of the Knights of Favonius.

"Thank you for your hard work."

Inside the office, Qin looked at the main generals who had led the attack and a rare relaxed smile appeared on her face.

After the storm subsided, the flow of elements and the circulation of ley lines returned to normal, and the monsters no longer rampaged. In terms of impact, the Dragon Plague was half resolved.

So, as long as the Dvalin issue is handled well, Mondstadt will be able to return to its former life in no time.

"Traveler, thanks to your help this time, I have a small favor to ask of you in order to express Mondstadt's gratitude—"

Qin took a medal out of the desk drawer and handed it to Ying with a solemn expression.

"Please accept the title of 'Knight of Honor'."

"An honorary knight?" Paimon asked, puzzled. "Is the traveler going to join the knightly order?"

"No, the traveler remains free, but this identity symbolizes her status in Mondstadt and her friendship with Mondstadt. Even if this matter is over, everyone in Mondstadt will remember the help the Knight of Honor once gave to Mondstadt."

"Hehe~ With this badge, can I enjoy discounts on food from now on?"

"Well..." Jean shook her head helplessly, "The Knights of Favonius don't interfere in the management of Mondstadt shops, so it's a pity."

"Oh? How disappointing~"

Ying glanced sideways at Paimon.

"W-What's wrong? Traveler, don't you always complain that things are too expensive and you can't afford them? Well, we need to spend money on our journeys, and even if we defeat those monsters and QQ people, we don't earn much money..."

Ying puffed out her chest and said righteously, "I would never ask Commander Qin for payment for something like this! I wouldn't take it even if you gave me a million Mora!"

Paimon: "???"

"Pfft~" Lisa couldn't help but laugh. "This little cutie is so adorable. Come here, let your big sister give you a hug."

Ying immediately moved closer to Paimon, because she felt that if Lisa hugged her, she might suffocate.

"Alright, let's get down to business."

Qin waved her hand with a light laugh.

The decision of the Knight of Honor was made after discussions among several high-ranking officials. She couldn't award any honorary title to Kyogre, who had helped defeat Dvalin, but Luminous was human and easy to communicate with, so doing so would actually be more beneficial to Mondstadt.

Moreover, Qin also vaguely felt that the bigger problem behind this matter lay with the Mondstadt people themselves.

While Dvalin certainly deserves punishment for unleashing the dragon scourge, the greatest tragedy is that most people, when faced with this situation, first think of killing Dvalin rather than trying to understand the truth. No one tries to understand Dvalin, and even fewer try to help him.

As a noble family with a long history in Mondstadt, the Gunnhildr family knows better than anyone else in Mondstadt those who have made great contributions to Mondstadt. Dvalin, one of the Four Winds Guardians, really doesn't deserve this treatment, just like Luminous who is helping Mondstadt now. In the future, the people of Mondstadt should respect her even more.

This is what Jean wants Mondl to remember.

She wants everyone to remember Ying, just as they will always remember the lesson of the Dragon Plague that once plagued Mondstadt.

Then, rediscover your original aspiration to pursue freedom and learn to be grateful for those who have given you while receiving blessings.

dong dong dong~

There was a knock on the door.

A knight opened the door, and then several people walked in.

"Commander Qin."

The blond middle-aged man at the head nodded to Qin.

"Inspector Archie, what's the matter?"

Upon seeing this person, Qin's expression clearly changed.

Lisa clapped her hands and said, "Alright, we should go take care of things now, little cutie. Come on, let me show you my room."

Lisa tried to pull Ying, who was confused, away, but Archie quickly stopped them.

“Miss Lisa, the matter I came to discuss with Commander Qin is also related to this newly appointed Honorary Knight.”

He looked at Ying with a smile on his face.

"Your heroic deeds have spread throughout Mondstadt, and you truly deserve the title of Knight of Honor. Now, on behalf of the majority of Mondstadt's people, I would like to ask you for a favor."

"What's wrong?" Paimon asked warily. "Why didn't you tell us what's going on, Master Jean?"

"Because Commander Jean stood against the people of Mondstadt on this matter."

“Inspector Archie, we have already discussed this matter.”

"Master Jean, the voices in Mondstadt are already out of control. If you, as the acting master, continue to act willfully, the reputation of the Knights will truly be ruined."

Archie said in a deep voice.

"Do you really want the Knights Order, painstakingly built by Grand Master Falgar and all the previous Grand Masters, to be destroyed in your hands? If Lady Vanessa knew about this, she would be very disappointed!"

Lisa raised an eyebrow: "Lord Archie, isn't it inappropriate to say such alarmist things at this time? Or are you trying to force Jean to relinquish her position as acting leader?"

“Miss Lisa, you’re exaggerating. I’m just stating the facts,” Archie said calmly. Then he looked at Ying, “Knight of Honor, I think you should know about the recent situation in Mondstadt. Yes, the storm’s effects are over, and everyone is happy about that, but what about after that?”

"The real issue is what comes next. As long as Stormterror is still around, the dragon plague will never truly end. And you possess the power to fight dragons, so I implore you to heed the voice of the people of Mondstadt and lead the Knights of Faith to vanquish the dragon!"

"Inspector General Archie!"

Qin's gaze sharpened.

“I’ll say it again, Dvalin is not some kind of dragon. It is one of the Four Winds that protect Mondstadt. It’s just in trouble right now, and we should try to help it.”

"Help? Who will help? And how will they help?"

Archie gave a soft hum.

"Mondstadt is now facing internal and external troubles. We can't even guarantee the safety of our own people, so how can we help that dragon? The Abyss, the Fatui, the Stormterror—these threats combined, with Grand Master Falgar not here, we can only use the simplest and most effective methods to solve the problem."

"The most important thing now is to appease the people. If we lose the support of the people, then Mondstadt is truly finished!"

"This is not the reason we are abandoning Dvalin!"

Qin was unusually assertive.

The argument between the two left Ying, who was at the center of the storm, completely bewildered. Lisa pulled her aside and explained the situation.

Archie Kreid has been advocating for the conquest of Dvalin ever since the devastating impact of the Dragon Plague.

Because he supports the proposals of the majority, he now enjoys considerable prestige in Mondstadt.

Now that the storm has completely subsided, many people certainly hope that the Knights can resolve the Dragon Plague in one fell swoop. Archie's choice to step forward as their representative speaks volumes about his purpose.

The position of Inspector General of the Knights is very high. After the previous Inspector General was punished for betrayal, Archie was able to seize this position from many competitors, which is enough to prove his ability.

And his ambition is no less than Ilock's.

That's why Diluc doesn't have a good impression of the Knights of Favonius. In his view, the Knights of Favonius have a lot of messes to clean up themselves, so how can they protect Mondstadt?

It's better to work independently for freedom and happiness.

Now, this ambitious Inspector General is using the voices of the Mondstadt people to help himself, and if Commander Falgar were still alive, he certainly wouldn't dare to act recklessly.

However, the departure of the Grand Commander and the rise of Qin made this old man quite dissatisfied.

Lisa knew that Archie's appearance at this time must have been because he had already arranged everything while they were busy with the affairs of the three temples.

Continuing to argue will only give the other side an opportunity to cause trouble.

"How about this," she said with a smile, "Such an important matter as slaying a dragon cannot be decided in a short time. How about we gather the core members of the Knights Order for a discussion later?"

“I don’t think this is appropriate,” Archie rejected Lisa’s suggestion. “A meeting would only complicate a simple issue. We don’t have time to think about this now; Stormterror must die!”

"No, I don't agree!"

Qin was very persistent.

In any case, she would never back down on the matter of defeating Tvalin.

But Archie will not back down either; this is the best time for him to take control of Mondstadt.

Just as the two sides were at an impasse, a voice came from the doorway.

"In that case, let me, the messenger of the wind god, make the decision."

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw Su Zhe, who had disappeared for two days, standing at the door with a smile on his face.