"Noelle, go and see if you can gather a team from the knights on rotation."
If they were still short on personnel, Jean planned to make the trip herself.
"Acting Grand Master Jean, please leave this to me. Noelle is more than just a maid!"
Noelle pointed to the Vision on her chest, showcasing her strength.
"In that case, I'll have to ask you to handle it. If it exceeds your capabilities, please don't push yourself. Safety first!"
Seeing Noelle volunteer, Jean considered that as a wielder of a Vision, her combat power far surpassed that of ordinary people, making her comparable to a regular knight squad. Thus, she agreed.
Besides, only a knight tempered by combat was a truly qualified knight!
"Yes! Acting Grand Master Jean, Noelle promises to complete the mission!"
Noelle's heart rejoiced. After years as a probationary maid, she finally had a chance to fulfill the duties of an elite knight!
If things continued to develop like this, wouldn't she soon become a full-fledged knight?
Noelle felt that the future was promising!
After performing a knight's farewell gesture to Acting Grand Master Jean, Noelle immediately put away her notebook and excitedly ran outside.
"Feng Yi, if it's convenient, I'd like to ask you a favor. Please accompany Noelle to the Hot Spring Town and offer her assistance when needed. After all, this is her first time dealing with monsters, and I'm a little worried..."
Jean suddenly recalled the superb martial arts Feng Yi had displayed during their spar the previous night, and thus thought to ask for Feng Yi's help in looking after Noelle.
"Don't worry, I'll follow and keep an eye on things. Once you're done with your work, get some rest quickly!"
Feng Yi didn't want anything to happen to the maid he had taken a liking to, so he agreed.
Besides, the Hotel de Gondel, where they were staying, was within the city, so it wasn't like it was going anywhere. Going later would be fine.
It might be nice to take a stroll to the Hot Spring Town, and who knows, she might even meet the adorable Diona!
"Yes, thank you for your help. In return, I'll treat you to dinner tonight!"
Jean smiled gratefully and, after Feng Yi left, returned to her work.
"Good morning, Miss Lisa!"
As Feng Yi left Jean's office, he saw Lisa entering the Knights' headquarters and heading towards the library. He politely greeted her.
"Good morning, my dear Feng Yi. I need to start my work now. Is there any book you'd like to read? You can tell me, and as long as it doesn't involve Knights' secrets, I can lend it to you!"
Lisa turned to Feng Yi upon hearing him. Seeing that he had just come out of Jean's office, she then revealed a knowing smile.
"A book I'd like to read? If possible, please help me gather some books on alchemy. I'll come to pick them up later..."
When asked what he wanted to read, Feng Yi's first thought was introductory knowledge of alchemy.
If Lisa could help him organize it, it would save him a lot of effort.
As for Lisa's way of addressing him, Feng Yi paid it no mind, after all, she was the renowned "King of Mondstadt's Cars"!
"Alchemy books? I wouldn't have guessed you were interested in such things. Although outsiders don't have the right to borrow them, for Jean's sake, I'll make an exception this time!"
Books containing precious knowledge, such as alchemy and divination, were difficult for even the citizens of Mondstadt to borrow without significant contributions, let alone for outsiders.
However, who could blame her when Feng Yi had such a close relationship with Jean?
She might as well turn a blind eye.
"Thank you very much! I have some urgent matters to attend to right now, I'll be back later..."
Feng Yi had only said it casually, he hadn't expected Lisa to actually agree!
He suddenly remembered that Lisa's true identity was a genius witch from the Sumeru Academia, one that appeared once every two hundred years!
Since she was a genius scholar who had graduated from Sumeru, perhaps she could bring him some unexpected surprises.
For instance, besides introductory alchemy books, there might be some personal notes or letters...
Feng Yi was greatly looking forward to it!
After bidding farewell to Lisa, Feng Yi hurried to catch up with Noelle.
It was only when he was nearing Springvale that Feng Yi barely managed to catch up.
Who would have thought that in just a few words, Noelle had already traveled so far!
One could imagine how eager she was to fight monsters?!
"Mr. Feng Yi, why are you here?"
Noelle looked at Feng Yi, who had arrived, and asked in confusion.
"Acting Grand Master Jean was concerned about your safety, so she asked me to accompany you... Noelle, why are you running so fast? I almost couldn't catch up..."
Feng Yi looked at Noelle, who had a greatsword strapped to her back, and couldn't help but sigh.
"Acting Grand Master Jean! I could handle this by myself... Hehe, I'm just happy at the thought of fulfilling the duties of an elite knight! So, Mr. Feng Yi, let's hurry! We're almost at Springvale..."
Noelle couldn't help but pout. Acting Grand Master Jean really underestimated her abilities.
She trained diligently every day. If she used her elemental power, even an elite knight wouldn't be her match.
Was she really incapable of dealing with low-level monsters like Slimes?
However, as things stood, Noelle quickly adjusted her mindset and accepted reality, pulling Feng Yi along as they ran towards Springvale.
"Cough... cough... cough... I am Durin, a hunter from Springvale. I thank the two Knights of the Knights for their support..."
Durin was the best hunter in all of Springvale. With his sharp hunting skills and calm judgment, he was the undisputed leader and role model for all the hunters in Springvale.
Even while suffering from a serious illness that caused him to cough incessantly, his sharp gaze remained clear and bright.
It was he who, relying on the outstanding intuition of a hunter, first sensed the anomaly of Slimes gathering abnormally. He then decisively led the other hunters to build defenses and block the Slimes' invasion, buying valuable time for the Knights' support to arrive.
"Hello, Mr. Durin. I am Noelle from the Knights of Favonius. Please leave the matter of the monsters to me!"
Noelle stood at attention. When out on duty, one must always maintain the demeanor of a knight.
By holding herself to the highest standards, she would not bring shame to the Knights' order.
"I am Feng Yi. Mr. Durin, please do not worry..."
Feng Yi also briefly introduced himself. Then, his gaze was drawn to Diona, who was peeking out from behind Durin, looking at them timidly.
"What a cute kitten~"
Feng Yi chuckled and asked teasingly, feigning ignorance.
"I'm not a cat!"
Diona glared at Feng Yi indignantly. This person was so detestable!
Although she had cat ears and a cat tail, these were merely outward manifestations of the "Katzlein family" bloodline!
She was fundamentally different from a cat!
"A truly cute kitten indeed... Uh, I'm sorry, I'm sorry! I meant as cute as a kitten!"
Noelle also saw Diona hiding behind Durin and instinctively exclaimed. As expected, she was met with an angry glare and quickly apologized, changing her words.