However.
Although she was quite satisfied with the contents of the contract internally, Xing sighed.
"The contents of the contract are very good, but—"
"I think something is missing."
Jean asked curiously:
"Miss Xing, what is missing?"
Although Diluc appeared very calm on the surface, his body couldn't help but lean slightly forward, listening intently.
Xing said very seriously:
"I think we can add one more clause."
"As a collaborator, I should have the right to freely dispose of Mondstadt's trash cans."
Hearing Xing say this, it was now Jean the Acting Grand Master and Diluc's turn to look confused.
"Trash can... the right to freely dispose of them?!"
"What is that?"
A look of confusion also appeared in Diluc's eyes.
Having traveled through the Seven Nations, he was considered knowledgeable, but this right to freely dispose of trash cans—what kind of bizarre thing was that?
He had never heard of it!
Xing grinned excitedly and explained:
"It means exactly what it says."
"It means I can rummage through Mondstadt's trash cans anytime without worrying about the Knights of Favonius arresting me."
Jean and Diluc fell silent.
Their mouths twitched.
Acting Grand Master Jean helplessly pressed her forehead to her hand, thinking:
"This child is as difficult to deal with as Klee."
Mentioning trash cans reminded Diluc of the story of when he and Arkz met in a trash can that day.
His expression immediately became complicated.
Although it turned out to be a blessing in disguise—not only did he capture that fellow Allison, but he also became friends with Arkz—after returning that night, he still smelled a foul, sour odor even after washing for a long time.
After a long silence, Diluc spoke:
"Miss Xing, may I ask why you want to rummage through trash cans?"
Xing looked surprised:
"Because there are treasures in the trash cans, of course!"
"Think about it, before you open a trash can, you can never guess what might be inside?"
"Gems? Cute kitties? Or a divine weapon? Or maybe..."
Jean couldn't help but complain internally:
"No!"
"No matter how you think about it, there will only be trash in a trash can!"
"How can there be so many strange things in a trash can, hey!"
Acting Grand Master Jean and Diluc exchanged a look, seeing the helplessness in each other's eyes.
After a moment of silence.
Acting Grand Master Jean finally agreed to Xing's bizarre request.
"Fine."
"Let's add this clause."
"Xing is hereby granted the title of the 'Trash Can Knight,' and under the premise of not violating Mondstadt law, the Trash Can Knight possesses the right to freely dispose of all trash cans in Mondstadt."
Jean helplessly supported her forehead. She could already foresee the beautiful reputation of Xing, the 'Trash Can Knight,' spreading throughout the Seven Nations.
Countless jesters would flock to Mondstadt to watch Xing rummage through trash cans.
Even in the free Mondstadt, wasn't Miss Xing's way of thinking a bit too free?
Diluc remained silent.
Although he knew Jean's choice was correct.
Distracting a child with a knightly title to quickly push forward the cooperation regarding elemental weapons was undoubtedly the right decision.
But...
Forget it.
It was the Knights of Favonius who would be embarrassed anyway.
He quite enjoyed watching the Knights of Favonius make a fool of themselves.
After Xing's request was approved, the cooperation between the three parties was quickly finalized.
After obtaining the authorization signed by Arkz from Xing, which was recognized by the God of Contracts, Jean and Diluc finally revealed satisfied smiles.
They breathed a sigh of relief.
It was not easy.
It was so not easy.
Fortunately, the cooperation was finally reached smoothly.
Both of them had decisive personalities.
Once the terms of cooperation were settled, Acting Grand Master Jean and Diluc bid farewell to everyone at the farm and took their leave.
They left to rush about the matters of cooperation for the elemental weapons.
Knights of Favonius Headquarters.
In the Acting Grand Master's office.
Jean secretly summoned those closest to her within the Knights of Favonius.
"Amber, Kaeya, Lisa, Eula..."
"I have a very important matter to tell you all!"
Everyone looked at each other, unable to help but exchange glances.
They nervously swallowed.
The atmosphere in the room also became solemn.
Eula huddled in the corner, standing next to Amber.
She could naturally see that everyone present held high positions within the Knights of Favonius and were trusted and recognized by Acting Grand Master Jean.
But.
What surprised her was that she, a member of the Lawrence Clan, was also called here to stand among them.
"So I have been recognized by Jean... Acting Grand Master Jean?"
Eula felt her eyes sting a little.
"It's just... Jean's trick to win people over."
"I won't be bought off so easily."
Although she thought this way internally, Eula was clearly being stubborn. It was likely that even if Acting Grand Master Jean asked her to slay the dragon right now, she would draw her sword without hesitation and charge forward.
Kaeya touched his eye patch and spoke up:
"Acting Grand Master, please stop beating around the bush."
"As long as you give the order, we will complete the mission even if it costs us our lives!"
The numerous knights shouted in unison:
"Captain Kaeya is right!"
"Forever protect Mondstadt!"
"Offer our hearts to Acting Grand Master Jean!!!"
"..."
Seeing the spirited and highly motivated excellent knights, Acting Grand Master Jean nodded with satisfaction.
The morale is usable!
Every knight summoned to the Acting Grand Master's office was someone with outstanding ability, unimpeachable character, and who had been won over by Jean's charisma.
They occupied crucial positions within the Knights of Favonius.
They were Jean's right and left arms who could command the Knights of Favonius.
It was precisely because of their support that Jean had the confidence to use this elemental weapon cooperation matter as an opportunity to reform the Knights of Favonius.
For Jean.
The Knights of Favonius could have knights who didn't approve of her, but they could not have knights who didn't approve of Mondstadt and betrayed Mondstadt.
After the previous restraint that allowed the Fatui to enter Mondstadt, Acting Grand Master Jean resolved to excise the rot.
Only by clearing out the rotten flesh of the Knights of Favonius could they grow better and faster.
And this time, the cooperation on elemental weapons was the perfect opportunity.
"Knights, I have called you all here because there is an extremely important, confidential mission concerning the future of Mondstadt that must be assigned to you. Everyone must maintain strict confidentiality!"
"This document is for your perusal. After everyone has read it, destroy it. No backups are allowed!"
Hearing Acting Grand Master Jean say this, the numerous knights realized the importance of the matter and stopped talking.
Looking at their colleagues whose expressions turned solemn after reading the document, the knights who hadn't read it felt their hearts pounding.
What exactly was written in this document?
Why did their expressions become so grave after reading it?
Could it be another conspiracy by the Fatui?
Or the Abyss Order?
Eula, with a cold expression, took the document from Amber's hand.
She vaguely sensed several gazes fixed upon her, but she didn't care.
"'The Three-Party Cooperation Plan for elemental weapons,' is this the document?"
"Let me see what exactly is written inside!!!"
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