"As expected of a dragon."
"Even its basic attacks are AOE damage; its monster-clearing efficiency is really strong."
At the same time, at the edge of the battlefield... Kai watched the scene before him with a relaxed expression.
Watching the Hilichurl practically disappear in swathes under Dvalin's attacks, he couldn't help but exclaim.
To be honest... Currently, Mondstadt doesn't actually lack top-tier combat power.
Not only is the Dandelion Knight openly stationed there, with Kaeya and Lisa assisting, but even in secret, he and Diluc are quietly protecting it.
In this situation, once a frontal conflict with the Fatui breaks out, in a sense, there really isn't too much to worry about.
But the problem is, there aren't many who can make basic attacks deal area damage. and clear cannon fodder with extremely high efficiency.
If one had to stretch and count them,
perhaps... Klee would be one?
"Now that Dvalin has returned, Mondstadt's most lacking method for clearing cannon fodder is also in place."
This way, if there's another large-scale Hilichurl siege in the future, he won't have to secretly go out of the city to deal with it; he can just let Dvalin handle it.
Thinking of this, he didn't know why,
Kai suddenly felt much more relaxed.
Being able to save so much time, whether it was slacking off at home or messing around in the library, both seemed like good options.
And with Dvalin's presence, Mondstadt's safety clearly had an extra layer of assurance.
"Kai."
Just as Kai was pondering, a familiar voice suddenly rang out from behind him.
Kai turned to look.
What appeared before him was Jean's slightly joyful figure.
Her Wind Glyder carried her body slowly down to the ground.
Her clear eyes scanned Kai up and down.
After confirming that he truly showed no signs of injury, the tension in her brows slightly dissipated.
It was replaced by an indescribable sense of relief.
"That's great, it really looks like you're not hurt."
"Do I look like I'm that easily hurt?"
Kai retorted with a relaxed expression.
Seeing the Fatui on the city wall, he asked casually,
"It's you, though..."
"While the Hilichurl were attacking the city, were the Fatui making things difficult for you?"
The Fatui's purpose in coming to Mondstadt was to use the Stormterror incident to exert pressure.
And thus seize the highest defense authority of Mondstadt City opportunistically.
Although not long ago, Dvalin was firmly trapped in Stormterrors Lair and couldn't come out, but facing a large-scale Hilichurl siege like this, the Fatui naturally wouldn't miss such a golden opportunity.
Or rather, it was an even better opportunity.
After all, to gain defense authority, they first had to fool the Citizens of Mondstadt.
And do something that would make them light up.
While defeating Stormterror could certainly work,
the risk was too great, and they might not win.
In comparison, assisting Mondstadt in eliminating this large but not particularly strong group of Hilichurl, was clearly a better choice.
"They were making things difficult, yes."
"But luckily, Kai successfully completed the mission, and even brought Dvalin back to Mondstadt."
"So, I also took this opportunity to properly curb the arrogance of the Snezhnaya diplomat."
Jean said with a wink and a smile.
Evidently, being able to forcefully suppress Snezhnaya in diplomatic matters.
For Mondstadt, which has always pursued a weak foreign policy.
This could almost be called a complete reversal of their past humiliation.
"So, there's no problem with the reward, right?"
Kai revealed a look of anticipation.
"This... let's talk about this later."
Being stared at by Kai with an expectant gaze.
Jean couldn't help but blush, quickly turning her head away.
"In any case, let's first resolve the issues on the battlefield."
"Kai, you rest here for a bit, I'll go fight first."
After speaking, as if to escape.
Jean turned and charged into the Hilichurl.
The favonius sword in her hand shimmered with an Anemo element.
As if venting her emotions, she unleashed a continuous barrage of attacks in all directions.
"Eh... we're so familiar, and she's still shy."
Kai scratched his face, though he mumbled this to himself.
However, seeing his wife's shy side was clearly not a bad thing.
A favonius sword of the same make appeared directly in Kai's hand.
Although he had just finished fighting in Stormterrors Lair, and then used a teleport waypoint to return.
He had indeed expended a lot of stamina.
To some extent, Kai had planned to slack off and just go with the flow.
And return to Mondstadt once the battle was over.
But since his wife was here, no matter how much he wanted to slack off.
He could only help out in the battle.
"But..."
"Damn it!"
On the walls of Mondstadt.
Anastasia stared at the battle, which was almost completely one-sided.
She bit her teeth, her trembling face showing deep unwillingness.
This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Dvalin, once one of the Four Winds, turning against Mondstadt and becoming Stormterror, attacking the city he once protected.
And outside, Hilichurl launched a large-scale attack.
It could be said that seizing either of these two opportunities.
Could easily allow the Fatui to join the city's defense.
Like a nail, firmly embedded into the seamless steel plate that was Mondstadt.
But now... "Stormterror has returned to Mondstadt, and solving the Hilichurl' attack is only a matter of time."
"In that case, the mission for this trip is completely a failure."
"Lady's side..."
As if thinking of something terrifying.
Anastasia almost instinctively looked in a certain direction in Mondstadt.
Her body couldn't help but tremble.
"Hm?"
Such an extremely obvious scene, Lisa, standing beside her, naturally noticed the whole thing.
Following the other party's gaze, she looked towards a certain corner.
Lisa thought for a moment, a hint of understanding flashing in her alluring eyes.
Then she waved her hand.
A Knight of Favonius responded.
"Go find Captain Kaeya now, and tell him..."
The battle lasted for several hours.
Under the full counterattack of Dvalin and the Knights of Favonius, the attacking Hilichurl finally could no longer resist.
Following the information sent by the Hilichurl Shamans, they fell into a state of complete rout.
However, the Knights of Favonius did not follow up with a counterattack.
After all, with limited manpower.
Being able to stop these guys from attacking the city was already difficult.
If any accident occurred during a counterattack... Hilichurl certainly didn't have the brains for it.
But the Abyss Mages behind them might set a trap.
"We won!!!"
"We drove back the Hilichurl!"
Gazing at the Hilichurl gradually retreating from the battlefield.
Listening to the continuous cheers erupting from the surrounding Knights of Favonius and Citizens of Mondstadt.
Kai also breathed a sigh of relief.
"This way."
"This disaster that has troubled Mondstadt for so long, finally."
"It's completely over."