"Kai, do you mean Dvalin will go to Mondstadt?"
Leaving Stormterrors Lair... Recalling what Kai had just said, Lumine couldn't help but ask, clearly feeling a bit puzzled.
"Perhaps."
"After all, Dvalin has caused quite a bit of trouble for Mondstadt during this time."
"If I had to guess where he'd go first after regaining consciousness, I think Mondstadt City would be Dvalin's top choice."
Not long ago... With the residual power from the Four Winds' temples, the damage Dvalin inflicted on Mondstadt City was more than it appeared on the surface.
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to describe it as a psychological trauma.
After all, as the Dragon of the East who once guarded Mondstadt, he suddenly fell into a demonic dragon one day and even turned against Mondstadt.
Such a change in identity is not something anyone can easily accept.
Coupled with Mondstadt, which is always like spring, it was probably the first time such an extremely unusual climate change occurred.
In such circumstances, whenever people recall that period of history, most Mondstadters' hearts are likely to be shrouded in a shadow.
"Anyway..."
"Should we go back first?"
As if thinking of something, Kai suddenly stopped and asked.
"Go back first?"
Lumine was slightly stunned for a moment.
When she saw the teleport waypoint not far away, she immediately understood what he meant.
"Teleport?"
"Yes, after all, I'm also quite worried about what might happen after Dvalin returns to Mondstadt."
"What if the Fatui take the opportunity to ambush him? That wouldn't be good, would it?"
At this time, Dvalin was undoubtedly in an extremely weak state.
Coupled with the unpredictable whereabouts of the Harbinger known as the Lady,
if she were to suddenly strike and kill Dvalin under the pretext of helping Mondstadt's defense, even Jean would have no excuse to blame her.
"Kai's concerns are valid."
"After all, if the Fatui's goal is the God of Anemo himself, then at Starsnatch Cliff, I think my identity was already exposed."
"After all, the Holy Lyre der Himmel... actually, only I can use it."
Most people certainly wouldn't know this information.
Even the people of the Mondstadt Cathedral probably know that the Holy Lyre der Himmel must be used by Barbatos himself to unleash its corresponding power.
But the problem is, as a direct subordinate of the Cryo Archon, the Fatui should have already obtained this intelligence before arriving in Mondstadt.
In this situation, having confirmed the identity of the God of Anemo, Dvalin clearly became a redundant existence for the Fatui.
"Using Stormterror's invasion as an excuse, striking and killing Dvalin directly before Jean can react."
"This not only doesn't affect the main target but also weakens Mondstadt's power."
"This plan is so perfect that I can't find any flaws."
Kai sighed slightly; when it comes to petty schemes, the entire continent of Teyvat probably has to bow down to the Fatui.
"Anyway, for safety's sake, Lumine and I will return to Mondstadt first."
"You all can do as you please."
With that, Kai waved his hand and walked directly towards the teleport waypoint.
Dvalin's safety was one thing, but Kai was truly worried about Jean.
After all, if Dvalin was truly killed right in front of her in Mondstadt City, even Jean would probably not be able to restrain herself.
She would have no choice but to draw her sword and fight the Fatui, right?
"Understood, then Master Diluc and I will also hurry back as quickly as possible."
Barbatos nodded.
As the God of Anemo, within Mondstadt's borders, he could teleport using the Statue of The Seven.
But unfortunately, the nearest Statue of The Seven was still inside Stormterrors Lair.
Rushing back at this moment would clearly be a bit of a hassle.
In such a situation, he could only choose to take Diluc and slowly make their way back.
"But these strange devices seem to be imitations made after studying the Statue of The Seven, don't they?"
"Do they have the same teleportation function?"
As light flickered, Kai and Lumine's figures quickly disappeared from their original spot.
Walking up to the strange device, Barbatos sensed it for a moment and then couldn't help but mutter to himself.
As the God of Anemo, he clearly had a knack for studying such things.
Although he couldn't determine the exact manufacturing method, through his senses, he could find a similar feeling to the Statue of The Seven.
"And most people can't use it."
"But the Traveler and Kai can?"
Barbatos couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
A strange phenomenon... Soon, as light flickered, Kai and Lumine's figures appeared outside Mondstadt City.
Next level... A very noisy clamor immediately erupted around them.
Hilichurl, spread across the mountains and plains, instantly came into view as soon as they finished teleporting.
The outnumbered Knights of Favonius, though relying on exquisite coordination and individual strength, were mercilessly hunting these Hilichurl.
However, under the sheer weight of numbers, the battle was clearly not that easy.
"Is this… Hilichurl attacking the city?"
Little Paimon was startled on the spot.
She looked at the vast number of Hilichurl around, her face showing a hint of panic.
"There are even more Hilichurl than what we saw at the stronghold!"
"Are they commanding the Hilichurl to ambush Mondstadt while we're away?"
With a wave of his hand, he instantly obliterated several surging Hilichurl into ash.
Kai quickly understood the Abyss Order's intentions as he gazed at the Hilichurl horde constantly trying to cross the bridge, only to be firmly held back by the Knights of Favonius.
Fortunately, out of concern for Jean, he had stayed behind in Mondstadt.
Otherwise, if the Jean wasn't there to oversee things...
Facing such a large-scale attack, coupled with the Fatui causing trouble within the city...
It would be very easy for an accident to occur if they weren't careful, wouldn't it?
"But I don't seem to see Jean," Little Paimon said, looking around the battlefield, clearly not seeing the expected figure.
"She's probably being tied up by the Fatui inside the city," Kai said with a faint smile.
"Otherwise, with her personality, she would have rushed out long ago."
He naturally understood his wife quite well.
"Then, Mr. Kai, let's go help!" Lumine's gaze was solemn.
A surge of Anemo energy quietly gathered.
Accompanied by the flashing green light, it created an incredibly strong pressure on the surrounding Hilichurl.
Although using a Teleport Waypoint would cause an extremely strong burden on her body, the enemy was right in front of her. Even so, she couldn't just ignore them.
"No… I don't think we need to make a move."
However, just as Lumine was about to act, to his surprise, Kai shook his head and said casually, "Listen."
He gestured towards the sky.
"The dragon is here."
"Eh?" Lumine was slightly surprised by Kai's reminder and instinctively looked up.
It was almost exactly as he had said.
As her gaze turned to the sky, a massive figure, like a shadow covering the sun, suddenly flew rapidly towards Mondstadt.
A deep dragon's roar simultaneously rose, its mighty presence immediately attracting the attention of everyone present.
"Storm…"
"It's Stormterror!"
The shadow Dvalin cast over Mondstadt was clearly not so easily dispelled.
Seeing the massive body suddenly flying across the sky, the Knights of Favonius present were all startled, their faces instantly filled with panic.
Not only that… even the residents of Mondstadt on the city walls, who were watching the battle, all became terrified.
Clearly, they still harbored an inexplicable fear of this former Dragon of the East.
Meanwhile… in Mondstadt, at the Knights of Favonius headquarters.
Jean sat in the large conference room.
Beside her were Lisa and high-ranking officials from the Cathedral.
Across from them sat the diplomats officially dispatched by Snezhnaya.
It was Anastasia and her group, who had clashed with them earlier.
However, none of the diplomats present mentioned the events that had occurred at the Fatui stronghold a few days prior.
It was as if they knew nothing about it.
They maintained the Fatui's usual oppressive style, engaging in what appeared to be friendly conversation.
But at that moment… "Hmm?"
A powerful Anemo fluctuation suddenly emerged from outside the city, making Jean, who also possessed an Anemo Vision, notice it almost immediately.
…