The door to the Knights of Favonius confinement room quietly opened a crack, and a fiery red figure slipped out stealthily.
Klee held the Dodoco doll in front of her, advancing cautiously while whispering, "Don't see me, I am Dodoco, I am not Klee."
The guard knight at the confinement room door, Wood, "coincidentally" let out a big yawn, then muttered very loudly, "So sleepy. I'll close my eyes for a short rest, I probably won't be discovered."
"Surely no one would sneak out of the confinement room at this hour, right?"
Klee cautiously peeked out from behind Dodoco. Seeing Wood with his eyes closed, pretending to snore, she let out a long sigh of relief, grateful for her luck.
However, the adorable little Klee didn't notice that although she was small, she wasn't completely hidden by a doll smaller than a ball.
The Knights of Favonius guarding outside the confinement room, upon hearing the signal from Wood, tacitly closed their eyes and began practicing the magical skill of standing while sleeping.
Finally, Klee overcame many obstacles and reached the main gate of the Knights of Favonius Headquarters.
Seeing freedom within reach, Klee could no longer suppress her excitement and shouted softly and excitedly, "Klee and Dodoco successfully escaped~~"
But just then, a dark shadow fell over Klee, and a terrifying voice pierced her ears, causing her body to stiffen instantly.
Acting Grand Master Jean crossed her arms, her expression serious yet tinged with sternness, and said in a deep voice, "Klee, where are you going so late?"
A moment later, Acting Grand Master Jean took Klee's hand and walked toward her office. Klee dragged Dodoco by the neck with a dejected expression, thinking, "I was actually discovered by Acting Grand Master Jean. Tonight, Dodoco won't see the explosion of the new model jumpy dumpty bomb, and Klee won't see it either."
But Klee immediately changed her mind: if she couldn't test the new model jumpy dumpty bomb tonight, she could test it tomorrow. Thus, a smile returned to Klee's face.
Acting Grand Master Jean didn't find Klee's behavior of crying one moment and laughing the next strange. Children her age had emotions that came and went quickly, just like the weather in Mondstadt—sometimes sunny, sometimes overcast and rainy.
Jean recalled carefully and realized it had been a week since Klee last secretly tested a jumpy dumpty bomb. After such a long time, Klee must have already developed a new model jumpy dumpty bomb.
So, Jean called out loudly without turning back, "Klee, take out the new model jumpy dumpty bomb you developed."
Klee, who had just been congratulating herself on her cleverness, immediately broke out in a cold sweat, her little brain filled with confusion: "How did Acting Grand Master Jean know that I developed a new model jumpy dumpty bomb?"
"Could it be that Acting Grand Master Jean already knows Klee's plan to use the new bomb to go fishing?"
Klee looked at the trash can placed in the corridor, and her eyes suddenly lit up. Taking advantage of passing the trash can, she quickly hid the jumpy dumpty bomb she was carrying inside, intending to retrieve the bombs later and slip away.
Klee had already devised a precise plan: "Sister Noelle, who cleans the Knights of Favonius, starts cleaning every day at 5 AM. As long as she retrieves the jumpy dumpty bombs from the trash can before 5 o'clock, she can pass Acting Grand Master Jean's body search without anyone noticing."
Seeing that Klee had no intention of admitting her mistake, Jean repeated loudly, "Klee, I'll count to three. If you don't take it out, you won't be getting any dessert!"
Although Klee covered her bottom and was sweating profusely, thinking of the delicious grilled fish, she stood firm: "What are you talking about, Acting Grand Master Jean? Klee doesn't understand."
"Hmph—!!!"
Jean bent down to look into Klee's eyes, their foreheads touching. If Klee just glanced down, she could see the terrifying abyss. But at that moment, Klee's mind went blank; she was completely stunned by Jean's intimidation.
Klee: "Abba abba."
Looking at Klee's "innocent" eyes, Jean stood up suspiciously, thinking, "She doesn't look guilty at all. Could I have been mistaken?"
Acting Grand Master Jean pondered for a moment, recalling Klee's usual obsession with jumpy dumpty bombs, and ultimately decided to conduct a body search.
Jean grabbed Klee's short legs and shook her violently, as if shaking a sack. Everything Klee was carrying scattered across the floor like rain.
At this moment, due to Jean's violent shaking, Klee snapped out of her fright. Looking at the items strewn on the ground, she felt a surge of triumph. This was the first time she had won a contest against Acting Grand Master Jean.
Jean squatted down to carefully search through the scattered miscellaneous items on the ground. The tight white leather pants outlined a charming curve around her full and firm hips, but no one was there to appreciate it at the moment.
"This is Klee's Dodoco, this is Klee's jumpy dumpty bomb blueprint, this is Klee's survival guide... and this is Klee!"
"Strange, there really isn't one."
Although she didn't find the new model jumpy dumpty bomb, Jean was still very happy. The fact that Klee loved playing with dangerous bombs had always been a headache for her. Although Klee was very lucky and had never been injured by a bomb, what if that luck failed one day?
Not having developed a new model bomb was a huge step forward!
Acting Grand Master Jean immediately picked up Klee and affectionately rubbed her cute little face, apologizing proactively, "Klee, I'm sorry, Acting Grand Master Jean misunderstood you."
"As an apology, Acting Grand Master Jean can sleep with you tonight and tell you bedtime stories."
"Yay!"
As Klee's guardian, Jean slept with Klee every night. After all, a child so young might feel scared sleeping alone, and Jean wouldn't feel at ease leaving Klee by herself.
However, as the Acting Grand Master, Jean often worked late into the night, so Klee was usually already asleep long before Jean returned home exhausted.
But tonight, to compensate Klee, Jean decided to finish work early and tell Klee her favorite bedtime story.
The moon gradually climbed above the treetops. Arkz, walking out of the Knights of Favonius office, happily clutching the twenty thousand Mora he had been rewarded, was about to leave when his gaze was drawn to the trash can in the hallway.
The hallway was empty at the moment, and the trash can stood silently there, as if making a silent invitation to Arkz.
Arkz fell into an internal struggle. If he were discovered rummaging through the Knights of Favonius's trash can, his recently acquired title of 'Mondstadt Model Citizen' would surely be revoked.
But this trash can was glowing!
Arkz finally convinced himself and extended his wicked hand toward the trash can.
(Trash Can: Oh my god, don't pity me just because I am a delicate flower.)
Arkz thought to himself, "This is helping the Knights of Favonius clean the trash can; it's an act of helpfulness, definitely not perverted."
A moment later, Arkz adjusted his pants contentedly and walked out of the Knights of Favonius Headquarters. As he left, he even cheerfully greeted the two guards standing watch at the entrance of the Knights of Favonius Headquarters with a smile.
He left behind only the disheveled trash can (the lid wasn't closed properly) standing in place.
Arkz patted the heavy jumpy dumpty bombs in his pants pocket and nodded with satisfaction, thinking, "The Knights of Favonius's trash can can refresh such a treasure. It seems I'll have to frequent this place often."
[jumpy dumpty bomb: Explosion radius 5 meters. Rocks, ores, and gem veins within the blast radius will drop corresponding items, but it will destroy any collectible minerals and monsters within the range.]
[Note: Perhaps you can use it for mining; it will bring you a surprise.]
[jumpy dumpty bomb (Arkz Version) Recipe: Unlocked at Mining Level 6.]
Arkz happily thought, "It unlocked a bomb for mining! I'm so lucky, especially since I just found the teleport waypoint for the mine."
"But why would this jumpy dumpty bomb be in the trash can? Did little Klee throw it away?"
Feeling lucky today, Arkz turned and walked into a small alley. A moment later, a person dressed in black and wearing a fox mask walked out.
Arkz lightly jumped onto the rooftop, touched the fox mask on his face, and secretly rejoiced, "Good thing I was prepared and carved this mask out of wood. Now I don't have to worry about my identity being discovered while digging through trash cans."
Looking at the trash can on the street corner not far away, Arkz's eyes gleamed with greed.
Inside the Knights of Favonius, a little girl's scream suddenly echoed in the silent corridor.
Klee was seen collapsed on the ground, eyes full of tears, trembling as she looked at the empty trash can, muttering in disbelief, "It's gone, it's gone..."
The knight attracted by Klee's scream took a sharp breath upon seeing the scene before him, then angrily said, "Klee, who bullied you?"
The knight thought, "Dare to bully the Knights of Favonius's pet? Do they have no desire to live anymore? Then let us send them off!"
Klee said tearfully, "Klee has something very important to tell Acting Grand Master Jean."
A moment later, a roar came from the Acting Grand Master's office in the Knights of Favonius Headquarters.
"Klee!!!"
Looking at Acting Grand Master Jean, who was furious as if she might spew fire from her mouth at any second, Klee first shrank back, wanting to hide. However, after thinking for a moment, she gritted her teeth, stood up straight resolutely, and said loudly, "Klee knows she was wrong!"
"Whether Acting Grand Master Jean wants to put Klee in confinement or spank Klee's bottom, Klee will not run away."
"Klee must take responsibility for the mistakes she made!"
"Acting Grand Master Jean, before putting Klee in confinement, Klee also wants to help find that jumpy dumpty bomb."
All the words in Jean's mouth turned into a helpless sigh. She collapsed onto her chair as if all her strength had been drained.
At this time, Lisa, wearing her pajamas, walked over. Her slender fingers gently supported Jean's forehead, massaging her tired head gently but firmly, and she comforted her softly, "Jean, don't be angry anymore. You won't find anyone in Mondstadt who understands jumpy dumpty bombs better than Klee. Why not let her atone for her crime?"
Jean opened her eyes and looked at Lisa, whose attire revealed a bit too much due to her leaning over. She sighed helplessly, "You all spoil this Klee."
"And why are you running out in your pajamas?"
Lisa smiled, "You say we spoil Klee, but aren't you the one who dotes on her the most?"
"Besides, with all the commotion you two made, how could I possibly sleep?"
Jean stood up and looked out the window, pondering for a long time, but she didn't refute Lisa.
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