We traveled through time together, but I'm the only dragon? The others are all beautiful girls?

A look of extreme embarrassment appeared on Kaiya's face.

Diluc glanced at Kaeya expressionlessly, abruptly interrupting his stammering.

"According to the information provided by the Fools, the Abyss Order has the largest number of members in the temples of the North Wind Wolves, followed by the Lions of the South Wind and the Eagles of the West Wind."

"The total number is approximately three thousand. Among them, the North Wind Temple accounts for two-thirds. The remaining two are roughly equal."

"According to my information, apart from the North Wind Temple which still has about four hundred members, the other two temples have very few left. Any ordinary knight squad would be enough to wipe them out completely."

"These are all insignificant minor issues. Currently, traces of large-scale activities by the Abyss Order have already appeared throughout the entire 'Brightcrown Mountains' region. And your Knights of Favonius are completely unaware of this."

I made some minor changes. The author felt that Mondstadt's setting shouldn't allow for such a large amount of assets, otherwise the Fatui wouldn't have reacted that way.

Volume 1 Snowfield Dragon Lord: Chapter 73. Conversation in the Bath (Part 2) and the Celebration Feast

Meanwhile, on the other side of the West Wind Cathedral, in a restroom filled with a gentle and tranquil atmosphere, specially designed for female guests.

Ying and Paimon were enjoying the top-notch service that could wash away all fatigue—of course, it was Ying who was the main one enjoying this service.

Paimon, like an otter that has lost all its strength, was swimming comfortably on her back in the warm pool. She seemed to be completely dizzy from the comfortable atmosphere.

Wearing a specially made one-piece swimsuit in the style of the Knights, Noelle is professionally relaxing and massaging Ying's muscles.

Although there is only one person serving Luminosity, Noelle, as a highly respected "maid knight" throughout the entire Knights of Favonius, is enough to represent the highest standard of the maid profession in Mondstadt.

Moreover, Noelle is also a holder of the [Eye of God].

This place is completely different from the magnificent, masculine bathhouse where Akalion was.

The layout of the entire bathroom space is designed in a more elegant and gentle style.

The walls are inlaid with exquisite murals made of colored glass, depicting the legends of the wind god Barbatos.

The water here also originates from the geothermal springs of the distant Dragon Ridge Snow Mountain. However, it is also infused with alchemical oil extracted from Cecilia flowers and windmill chrysanthemums. The fragrant steam filled the air, bringing a sense of profound comfort to all three present.

Ying's gaze, however, kept wandering back and forth over Noelle's figure.

Noelle's figure is a standard type of childlike face with large breasts, full of contradictory beauty. When combined with her pure face, which looks like a girl next door, it is hard to imagine that she has a powerful strength that would make most of the Knights of Favonius feel ashamed.

The tight-fitting swimsuit accentuated her fair, milk-like skin without reservation.

Such a strikingly beautiful contrast... if Akalion were to see it...

A series of images, filled with both allure and discord, began to dance in Ying's mind.

Noticing Ying's slightly flushed face, Noel's concerned voice suddenly rang out.

"Your Grace, was I too forceful? Or is the water too hot?"

Ying quickly positioned her already flushed cheeks completely against the hollow of the massage table beneath her.

"No, nothing! There's nothing at all!"

A warm, reassuring smile appeared on Noelle's face.

“Your Grace, you don’t need to be so polite. Today, I am your personal maid. As long as it is within the scope of a maid’s duties, you may use me as you please.”

Ying, still maintaining her ostrich-like posture, spoke in a high-pitched voice full of emphasis:

"Really not! Noelle, your technique is superb! I'm very satisfied!"

"That's good! Your Grace, please turn over. The back massage is finished. Now we can begin the abdominal massage."

Noelle carefully cleaned the remaining essential oil from her hands. Then, she replaced it with a bottle of special alchemical essential oil with a milder scent, specifically formulated for the abdominal area.

"it is good--"

Ying finally managed to banish all those discordant images from his mind. Luckily, he wasn't here, otherwise those images would definitely have become reality.

After this candid exchange, the three of them became quite familiar with each other.

“Um… Your Grace, were the muscles here… damaged before? Although they have fully recovered now, I can still feel the 'heavy fatigue' lingering deep within those muscles.”

As Noelle gently massaged Ying's flat and smooth abdomen, she noticed Ying's muscle damage, and her voice became somewhat serious.

"Even in the pursuit of becoming stronger, cultivation must be done in moderation!"

"Cultivation—ah!"

Ying pondered for a moment.

Immediately afterwards, the chaotic memory of the great battle with Akalion surfaced in her mind.

The blush that she had managed to suppress now spread rapidly from her face to her entire body like a wildfire.

No... that's not it at all. It's because of cultivation that it became like this!

Although it could indeed be called "cultivation" in a certain sense—after all, the ancient cultivation method of "bedroom arts" is real in every world—Ying was certain that she did it more to gain a greater sense of security and that blissful feeling that made even the soul ethereal.

This couldn't be hidden from Noelle, who slowed her movements and asked with some concern:

"Your Grace, is it that you cannot tolerate this essential oil?"

"Ok!"

Without even thinking, Ying responded directly.

"It's a bit... hot and spicy."

This is indeed her most genuine feeling at this moment.

"This is normal. This essential oil will activate the life energy in your body and carry out the deepest repair on those damaged 'concepts'. After a short while, once your skin and muscles are completely healed, you will feel unprecedented comfort!"

"Moreover, this will also be very beneficial to your health."

Noelle looked at Ying's face, which she had tightly covered with her own hands, and then emphasized:

"However, if you really can't stand it, please tell me immediately. I will stop it right away."

"Ugh—I will endure it!"

Ying, of course, wants to become stronger—she doesn't want to always be protected by Akalion!

Soon, the pain, which was so intense it felt like it could burn one's soul to ashes, slowly subsided.

Instead, there is an unforgettable happiness and joy, as if one has slowly awakened from the sweetest dream.

She has fully recovered.

Meanwhile, Paimon, standing to the side, had already been completely overwhelmed by the fragrant and vibrant steam.

By the time Ying and Noelle noticed, she was already floating on the water.

———The Plaza Behind the Cathedral of the West Wind———

When Luminous and Paimon, accompanied by Noelle and Barbara, changed into ceremonial gowns tailored by Mondstadt's finest tailors and arrived together in the courtyard behind the Cathedral of Favonius, which had already transformed into a sea of ​​joy,...

All eyes instantly focused on them, and on the sacred and towering pure white dragon behind them.

The melodious poetry, full of joy, is flowing slowly through every corner of the square.

The rich aroma of roasted meat blends with the mellow fragrance of fine wine, creating an aroma that is enough to whet anyone's appetite and fills them with a sense of happiness.

Not many people were able to come directly here to attend this banquet held especially for heroes.

Aside from the Knights of Favonius and the core members of the Church, there were only the representatives of the merchant guilds and nobles who had made great contributions to Mondstadt's disaster, as well as the Fatui.

Most of the people participated in the Mondstadt celebrations in open areas throughout the city.

After all, the priority is to feed a giant dragon that is six meters tall at the shoulder, twenty-four meters long, and has a wingspan of nearly thirty meters, which undoubtedly requires a huge amount of food expenses.

Dozens of whole roasted lambs and pigs, roasted to a golden brown and crispy perfection, along with hundreds of roasted ducks, chickens, and geese that had already been meticulously cut up, and a large quantity of exotic fruits from Sumeru and Liyue, were piled up like small mountains on the huge dining table prepared specifically for Akalion.

The expenses from the Cathedral of Favonius to the entire city of Mondstadt were all borne by the uncrowned king of Mondstadt—Lord Diluc—and his Legionnfender Merchant Guild.

Otherwise, the Knights' current financial resources would be insufficient.

Akalion, with an air of dragonly majesty, savored every dish before him, even swallowing the bones that had long since been roasted until crisp.

This is far better than eating those monsters filled with the aura of [calamity].

It tastes great!

It was arguably the best meal Akalion had ever had in his life—no, from before he transmigrated until now.

Spices from Sumeru and Liyue, bursting with unique flavors, exploded on his taste buds.

If there weren't other people around, he probably would have already swallowed the plate and table in front of him, along with the floor tiles and soil.

The feeling of being completely filled by warm, delicious food is truly intoxicating.

Paimon and Akalion were both engrossed in this lavish feast.

Ying's gaze passed over the cheerful crowd and landed directly on Jean, the acting leader who was sitting in the main seat, looking serious as she discussed something with Diluc beside her.

She took a deep breath and then strode straight toward the piano.

Upon seeing this, Diluc quickly left, as he had his own matters to attend to.

"Captain Qin."

"Duke Ying?" Qin's face revealed a gentle and kind smile. "Is the food at the banquet not to your liking?"

“No, quite the opposite.” Ying returned the same kind smile. “I just have a personal request that may be a little presumptuous. I hope to receive your help, and the help of all of Mondstadt.”

Jean had no objection to this hero who saved Mondstadt and protected the East Wind.

"please say."

"After Akalion and I resolved the issues related to the Wind Dragon Ruins and confirmed the initial plans for Brightcrown City, we decided to head to Liyue."

Although she no longer actively seeks out her brother—there's no point in finding him if she doesn't have enough power—she still has Akalion.

"Therefore, we need a diplomatic document from the Mondstadt government that can prove our identity and purpose. If possible, I would prefer that we represent the Mondstadt and Liyue's Seven Stars to have a more in-depth exchange."

"We want to build a canal that runs directly from Brightcrown City to Bishun Plains in Liyue. This will undoubtedly require Liyue to establish a major cooperative relationship."

Of course, her true and ultimate goal was to find the ancient immortals who lived in seclusion in Liyue—or, more directly, to find the Geo Archon, the oldest daemon in all of Teyvat and the "Ancestor of the Immortals," in order to obtain the method to transform Akalion into human form, and the cultivation method for obtaining the human power of "Immortal Power."

However, there's no need to tell the ensemble leader about these thoughts.

"I am very grateful for Duke Ying's trust in the Knights, but given the current situation, I'm afraid Mondstadt cannot maintain a position befitting your and Lord Akalion's..."

As Qin finished speaking, a bitter smile filled with helplessness appeared on her face.

"Head of the Qin Troupe, just call me 'Ying'."

Ying interrupted Qin, playfully winking her left eye!

"We will go alone, without any diplomatic mission. Isn't that more in line with the spirit of a 'land of freedom'?"

“Then, Ying can call me ‘Qin’ as well.”

Qin didn't rush to answer Ying's request. First, she responded to Ying's kind request for a name, and then slowly said:

"In any case, Mondstadt needs to maintain its 'dignity'. The prestige of the Knights of Favonius has already... has already, and cannot suffer any more damage."

"But hasn't Lord Wind God already returned?"

Ying didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

Barbatos, the god of wind, is the true embodiment of the Knights of Favonius and the dignity of all Mondstadt.

"It is because of the return of the Wind God that Mondstadt must strive even harder to become a 'free kingdom' worthy of His protection and praise."

Qin shook her head, her gaze fixed on the Fruit Wine Lake outside the city, shimmering under the moonlight.

"Can we wait a little longer? We can handle the canal construction. We can complete the section within Brightcrown City first, and then contact Liyue. There's no need to rush this."

Given Mondstadt's current situation, it cannot truly stand tall before Liyue, which is now under the rule of the Geo Archon and governed by the Seven Stars, and is at its zenith...

Just as Qin's heart was filled with ripples of helplessness and bitterness, a cold and arrogant voice, like ice that never melts, suddenly interrupted her conversation with Ying.

"Since Mondstadt cannot provide diplomatic support to the heroes who saved the city, why not consider the diplomatic channels of our Fatui?"

Volume One: Snowfield Dragon Lord: Chapter 74. The Lady's Proposal and the End of the Banquet

"Without your help, we Fatui would probably have suffered heavy losses in the Dragon Plague of Mondstadt."

Before they knew it, the lady who ranked eighth among the executive officers of the Fools of the Winter Kingdom had silently appeared beside them, freezing the festive atmosphere and making the scene strange.

"Dragon's Disaster?!" Jean's brows furrowed immediately. She turned around, her eyes, which should have been gentle, now filled with the authority of the acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius. "Madam, I hope that your Fools' words can be more professional. The root of this disaster lies with the Abyss Order. I do not wish to hear any more false statements from you regarding the Guardians of the East."

"Ha—you guys can only talk about this."