There was a refreshing breeze blowing across the site of the Windblume Festival.
This made many Mondstadt citizens present feel excited.
Takumi sensed it and immediately became energetic.
"It's coming!"
When Ningguang, keqing, and the others heard Takumi speak, they were instantly confused.
What is coming?
Just as they were full of question marks,
the wind suddenly grew stronger.
Then, a huge barrier formed and enveloped the entire venue.
At this moment, ordinary people could even see the dense Anemo element with the naked eye.
This scene was also broadcast live on television.
Seeing this sight, countless viewers felt their spirits lift.
Was the Anemo Archon about to appear?
As the powerful Anemo element continued to condense,
the Knights of Favonius members all knelt on one knee.
They were welcoming the arrival of the Anemo Archon.
Jean, standing on the stage, did the same.
"Lord Barbatos!"
With Jean's voice, a cry rang out.
The people below also began shouting Barbatos's name.
The scene instantly turned into a massive fan gathering.
At this moment, Venti had already condensed a divine projection.
Strictly speaking, it was merely a phantom.
This phantom looked exactly like the statue of Barbatos.
Seeing it, the people of Mondstadt immediately became excited.
Even those who had not come in person, but were watching on television, rushed out and headed toward the venue.
As long as they could arrive, this was the descent of Lord Barbatos.
If they did not come to witness it, when else would they?
After the phantom of Barbatos slowly took shape,
it gazed at the Mondstadt citizens below.
"People of Mondstadt, greetings."
There was a hint of majesty in Venti's voice.
Yet to many ears, it felt like a gentle spring breeze.
Comfortable and familiar.
"Lord Barbatos!"
The people at the scene shouted in unison.
Calling out Barbatos's name.
"I have appeared today mainly to say two things."
Without wasting words, he went straight to the point.
The entire venue quickly fell silent.
"The first matter."
"Teyvat is undergoing change."
"As a free city-state, Mondstadt is not governed by me directly, but under the leadership of Acting Grand Master Jean."
"Mondstadt has developed well."
"But!"
"It is only passable."
"If this continues, Mondstadt will eventually be left behind in the coming reforms."
As soon as these words fell, the crowd stirred.
Jean herself panicked slightly.
Had she done something wrong?
"Do not panic. Be quiet."
Barbatos's voice rang out again.
With his words, the crowd quickly calmed down.
"I am not saying that Jean has done anything wrong."
"In fact, I believe Jean has done an excellent job."
"Her efforts are visible to everyone, aren't they?"
These words resonated strongly.
Indeed, Acting Grand Master Jean had performed admirably.
"Now, the second matter I wish to announce is related to this."
Seeing everyone nod, Barbatos, hidden behind the scenes, felt satisfied.
He continued while the momentum was strong.
Across all of Teyvat, countless people were paying attention.
They were curious about what Barbatos would say next.
"The time for change has arrived."
"Mondstadt cannot remain without a god in charge."
As these words were spoken, many eyes widened.
Was Barbatos planning to personally take control of Mondstadt?
Even Jean herself was stunned.
Then, unexpectedly, she felt a hint of excitement.
If that were the case, would she finally get a vacation?
"So…"
Just as everyone thought this way,
Barbatos let out a soft chuckle.
"I have decided to step down from my position as Anemo Archon, effective immediately."
"The next Anemo Archon will be Jean Gunnhildr."
As his voice fell, a cyan light burst forth from the phantom.
Before anyone could react,
that beam of light directly merged into Jean's body.
"Accept the power of the Anemo Archon!"
"Jean Gunnhildr!"
"From this moment on, Mondstadt is entrusted to you."
Barbatos's voice echoed once more.
The phantom he had formed began to slowly dissipate.
At the same time, the transformed Gnosis within Jean's body began to take effect.
The people below were completely stunned.
They could not process what had just happened.
The Anemo Archon had abdicated?
And Jean had become the new Anemo Archon?
At this moment, all of Teyvat was shaken.
Shock.
Unbelievable.
No one had expected such an event.
They were witnessing history.
As for Jean herself, her mind went completely blank.
Her body slowly began to change.
A distinctive Herrscher-like mark appeared in her eyes.
At the same time, a special attire gradually manifested around her.
In the eyes of the crowd, this was the symbol of ascension to godhood.
The light slowly faded.
Jean, now with a completely renewed presence, stood before everyone.
At the same time, powerful winds swept across Mondstadt.
The Anemo element itself seemed to celebrate the birth of a new Anemo Archon.
The gods of other nations watched Jean, now fused with the Gnosis.
Several Archons subconsciously raised question marks.
Good grief.
Was the blessing of a Gnosis really that strong?
Was the Gnosis they held fake?
Shock.
They could clearly feel Jean's power climbing rapidly.
In an instant, it surpassed their own levels.
This was outrageous.
Was the enhancement from a Gnosis really this terrifying?
Completely unreasonable.
The Cryo Archon, Hydro Archon, and Pyro Archon were all dumbfounded.
They could not understand what was happening.
The power of a Gnosis should not be this exaggerated.
At the scene, Jean finally regained her senses.
After the initial shock, the Mondstadt citizens erupted with excitement.
No one had expected Jean to become the Anemo Archon.
Yet, no one opposed it either.
Jean's reputation in Mondstadt was impeccable.
Because of this, almost everyone accepted it wholeheartedly.
They all knelt and paid homage.
"Greetings, Anemo Archon!"
The matter was settled.
Even if Jean wanted to refuse now, it would be meaningless.
She had already become the Anemo Archon of Mondstadt.
Jean felt deeply conflicted.
Meanwhile, Ningguang and keqing finally understood everything.
This was what Takumi and Venti had been discussing all along.
Jean had become the Anemo Archon.
And she was also a workaholic.
"Is this what you discussed with him?"
"Tsk, tsk."
"Jean's mind must be completely buzzing right now."
Ningguang smiled with visible amusement.
It really was a good show.