So she had to lick it twice quickly and ran home quickly. She couldn't wait to share her experience with Youya!
Chapter 57: In fact, it was brought together by fate
“Youya, Youya——!”
Amber, who was racing "Speed" with two ice creams in her hand, just arrived at the door and started shouting.
Then he quickly closed his mouth, looked left and right, and finally breathed a sigh of relief when he found that no one heard it.
The fact that Youya and Youla are temporarily staying at Amber's house cannot be made public, otherwise it will cause them a lot of trouble.
Therefore, Grandpa An warned her not to mention it to others outside or talk about topics related to them. Although Amber was naughty, she was still very careful in this regard.
After carefully checking and finding that no one heard it, she walked into the house with peace of mind.
As soon as she entered, she saw several books piled on Youya's lap, and she was looking at her with confusion.
"Amber, why did you run out so suddenly?"
"Hey, look! Clang!"
Amber smiled and showed the two ice creams hidden behind her, and imitated making funny entrance sounds with her mouth.
However, before Amber could go over with the ice cream, she was hit on the head and she let out a "Wow?!"
"An-bai-! You stupid granddaughter, you forgot what I told you again!"
Old Man An appeared from behind her at some point, with a "kind" smile on his face, especially when his palms were clenched. Amber, whose head was grabbed, also screamed in pain exaggeratedly.
“It hurts—?! I’m sorry, I’m sorry! I know I was wrong!”
"Then at least give me some awareness as a sister!"
Old Master An, who was so angry at her behavior, said with a disappointed look on his face.
"Before Eula comes back, you have to take care of Yuya. How can I be at ease to go on a mission if you keep acting this frivolous?"
"Grandpa, please don't keep saying that. Corporal punishment and verbal violence in the name of education are abuse! It's domestic violence!"
Amber held her head and pretended to cry, quickly reciting the words that Youya had taught her.
"Illegal! Criminal! Who is responsible! Resign! Step down! The Scout Knight Squad is in great danger!"
"…What nonsense are you talking about?"
Old Master An, who was defeated by her rapid-fire rebuttal, blushed and looked towards Youya embarrassedly, but she turned her head away with a look of suppressed laughter on her face.
After finding that her words worked, Amber chuckled and immediately ducked to avoid the ruthless iron hand that was about to crush her baby's head. She flashed to Youya's side and handed the ice cream to her.
Although the ice cream ball had melted mostly due to the hot weather, Amber's flexible tongue at least kept it from getting all over the place.
"Come, Youya, eat too!"
She happily took a bite of the ice cream, feeling the cool sweetness, and at the same time hid behind Youya.
Feeling embarrassed to refuse, You Ya had no choice but to accept it, while looking at Grandpa An with an innocent look.
After being teased by the two of them, he, who had never lost his temper, laughed out loud. He just touched his chin and said, "Forget it, I won't bother with you this time, but you have to listen carefully to what I say next."
"Hmm?" Amber responded to his somewhat confused gaze.
"You haven't forgotten your duties as a scout knight, have you?"
Mr. An folded his arms and said in a deep voice.
Seeing his serious look, Amber also became more serious. She was no longer as naughty as before, but recited the duties of the scout knight in a serious manner.
After finishing talking about the long-distance reconnaissance mission, Grandpa An nodded with satisfaction and took over the conversation and said, "That's right. Tomorrow is the date I need to lead the team to the next long-distance reconnaissance mission, but Eula hasn't come back yet. I'm a little worried about leaving you two kids at home, so--"
He looked outside the door and saw that there was a tall man standing at the door for a long time, but they didn't notice him.
"I specifically reported this matter to the Grand Master, hoping that he would help find someone who could take care of you, and he finally came up with the best candidate."
"Oh, it's me!"
The Grand Master of the Knights Templar, Mr. Farga, showed a bright and enthusiastic smile and gave a thumbs up.
"Eh?! Why!"
Amber asked curiously.
Even Youya was somewhat surprised by this.
"As for the reason, it depends on Captain An's request. After all, he hopes to have someone who can guarantee your safety, take care of you on a daily basis, and will not slack off on his duties due to rumors."
Farga's words made the two girls look at the old man who was standing beside them and looking at them with a kind look, and he also explained.
"It's not that there aren't other suitable candidates, but in the end it seems that only the Grand Master is more available to take over this matter."
"Hahaha! Don't flatter me. I'm just a little more idle than the others, so when I heard about this, I immediately agreed."
The head of the group did not act in an arrogant manner, but instead seemed very approachable.
"You will move to the Knights' Order for a while, and wait until Captain An or your sister Miss Youya returns, and then come back here. During this time, all your needs will be guaranteed by the Knights' Order."
Before he finished speaking, he came closer as if pretending to whisper.
"Also, I have already found a playmate for you. You will be able to meet her in a while."
Hearing him say that, Amber jumped up happily. She had wanted to go to the Knights' Order for a long time, but children were usually not allowed to go there, and the only open library had nothing to do with her.
Now that she had the chance to live there reasonably, she would never let it go. After eating a few bites of ice cream, she prepared to help pack up.
"Thank you, Grand Commander Farga."
Youya thanked him quietly. She was not very good at dealing with such enthusiastic people.
"You're welcome. It's just a small favor. We'll see you at the Knights later—"
He waved his hand, and noticed the discomfort in the little girl's expression. He quickly distanced himself from her with a smile. After chatting with Grandpa An for a few words, he picked up his luggage and left first.
Only after his back disappeared did Youya breathe a sigh of relief and began to speak.
"...The Grand Commander is indeed worthy of his reputation."
"Yes, it is really remarkable that someone who is known as a legend of the Knights of Favonius is willing to condescend to do such a small thing."
Mr. An also touched his chin and sighed.
But soon, he turned around and said apologetically: "It's just that I may have to inconvenience you a little bit from now on."
"Why did Grandpa An say that?"
Youya responded to his confused gaze, which made Mr. An silent for a moment, and then he smiled with relief.
"Nothing, I just need you to take care of Amber."
Chapter 58: Fateful Meeting
As it was still early, there were many people on the streets, so we tried to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings.
Grandpa An approved Youya's permission to fly on a broom. Although to this day he still couldn't figure out why she could fly on a broom, he could only attribute it to the fact that the wind element might be more favorable to children's wild and free fantasies.
Besides, he is not an old-fashioned person with conservative ideas. It is best if children can find the path that suits them.
However, he refused the request to ride on the flying broom together, saying that it was not inappropriate for little girls to ride on it and it was quite harmonious, but it would be weird for an old man like him to sit on it.
So when Grandpa An pushed his wheelchair and walked slowly below, occasionally saying hello to neighbors, Youya and the others had already set off for the Knights. It was said that there was a special landing and take-off point for reconnaissance knights on this side, which they could also use with Grandpa's approval.
On the way, Amber also told Youya about today's interesting stories, including the fat Fatui soldier and how he was taken away for eating a free meal.
"I heard from the people over there that he lost his wallet at some point, so Uncle Mal from the patrol team had to help pay for it first, and then take him back to the Knights to wait for the Grand Master to deal with it."
"Eh? As the Grand Commander, do you have to take care of such trivial matters?"
"Of course! After all, one thing everyone in Mondstadt knows is that if you encounter difficulties, go to the Knights of Favonius! If there is something they can't solve, then go to the Grand Master, that's for sure!"
"It sounds like it's really hard..."
Youya grumbled softly.
"But, this shouldn't be considered a small matter, right?"
Amber did have her own opinion.
"After all, they are the Fatui from Winter Solstice. I heard from my grandfather that they seem to be purposefully expanding their sphere of influence to other countries, and many rumors about them are not good. He told me that if I meet them, it is best not to get close to them."
"Is there still a business like kidnapping and selling children?"
Youya became a little wary of this.
"I'm not sure. Grandpa didn't tell me much, but there are indeed rumors that they would take in orphans and bring them back to train them. But no one has ever seen those orphans come back."
Amber shook her little head, and the red rabbit ear headband on her head swayed in the breeze.
"It seems that we should stay away from them..."
"Right! When it comes to this group of people who are not sure whether they are good or bad, everyone in the Knights will definitely be unsure, so we have to consult the Grand Master first."
While the two were chatting, the Knights had already arrived, but a group of people could be seen gathered at the door. The most conspicuous among them was the Grand Master carrying a bag, a group of four people dressed in different colors, and a person that Youya was extremely familiar with.
(…Could it be that he came all the way here just to be my adoptive father?)
Perhaps because of the topics she had just discussed with Amber, Youya, who was instinctively a little afraid of being kidnapped, subconsciously increased the flight altitude.
She didn't want to be discovered in such a place, so she didn't use the power of the wind to bring the voices of the people's discussion below to her ears until she reached the take-off and landing point of the scout knights.
This is the so-called magical effect of the wind element -
"...I sincerely apologize for the trouble my subordinates have caused to the people of Mondstadt."
The voice, as mellow as his figure, belonged to Yegor.
"Don't be so serious. Since it has been found out that the treasure robbers were responsible, the Knights have no reason to detain a friendly foreigner."
The unrestrained voice belongs to Grand Commander Falga.
By the way, isn't this due to some preconceived notions being too strong?
While Youya was thinking about random things, she continued to eavesdrop on any topics related to her.
Although this is not a good idea, it is better than being kept in the dark.
"That's right. These rampant guys should all be hanged on street lamps at an opportunity—"
Yegor nodded and expressed his disgust for the treasure-stealing group without disguising his feelings.
"If Grand Master Falga doesn't mind, my four subordinates are willing to contribute their efforts to fight against evil and help the elites of the Knights to bring these criminals to justice!"
"Then, may I ask what caused Mr. Yegor's righteous anger?"
"I stand up for my subordinates who have been wronged! I stand up for my fellow merchants who have suffered so much at the hands of the treasure thieves, and I stand up for the people of Mondstadt to not be bothered by these sewer bugs!"
Yegor spoke with indignation.
"Look at this subordinate of mine. He has a simple and honest face and a gentle and kind personality. In his life, he has never been to any place other than his hometown and the military camp. He finally made it through and followed me to come out and see the world. He came to a treasured place like Mondstadt. However, because his wallet was stolen, he was suspected and attacked by rumors——"
As he said this, he seemed to pat the fat blue belly underneath, and the other party just scratched his head with a silly smile.
"Don't be fooled by his indifferent look. I'm afraid he will burst into tears when he goes back. Even rough people like us have delicate hearts."
"Pfft - cough cough. Mr. Yegor is right. We really shouldn't judge people by appearance. And please rest assured, I will have my subordinates post a false notice about the rumors to everyone. As for your assistance -
On behalf of all members of the Knights, I would like to thank you for this kindness.
However, please allow me to reject this proposal. If the Knights need guests to help catch thieves in their own home, it would be a dereliction of duty and a mockery by other countries. "
"How could this be? We are here to help in a personal capacity, and we won't take it too seriously. Besides, when it comes to fighting crime, no matter how many people we have, it's never too many!"
Yegor still tried to struggle a few more times.
"Moreover, my subordinates are also familiar with the secret codes used by the treasure-stealing groups, as well as the habits of setting up strongholds. Having them help analyze intelligence within the Knights will definitely come in handy!"
"...Is that so? In consideration of Mr. Yegor's sincere friendship, I will speak frankly.
Our reconnaissance knight mission this time is to combat this group of rampant treasure robbers that have entered the country, so please do not worry too much. They will soon disappear from Mondstadt's territory. You and your men can enjoy your vacation in Mondstadt with peace of mind."
After saying that, the Grand Commander was about to go inside, but just as Yegor was about to ask him to stay, he stopped and turned around to kindly remind him, "By the way, Mr. Yegor. Mond's wine is indeed excellent, but please don't drink too much. If you insist on drinking when you can't hold it, it will only hurt your body. Please take good care of yourself."
After saying this, Captain Falga left. The pun he left behind made Yegor blush, but he couldn't get angry. Instead, he smiled stiffly and thanked him.
The crowd gradually dispersed only after he led his men away.
Youya on the top floor also looked thoughtful, but soon she was attracted by the footsteps behind her and looked back.
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