In Mondstadt, Bennett was currently exploring a ruin.
Looking at the chat messages, he pouted.
"These guys are really heartless…"
"They call each other brothers all the time, but when it matters, none of them can be relied on."
Even though Bennett complained about Cao Zhong and the others lacking brotherhood, there wasn't any real sadness on his face.
Because he knew—
Those guys were just joking around in the chat.
Pretending to be greedy and shameless.
In reality… they weren't just greedy and shameless—they were extremely greedy and shameless.
"Sigh… I'm used to it."
Bennett adjusted his goggles and smiled brightly.
"Come on, Bennett! Once I finish exploring this ruin, I can finally buy a house in the city and stop sleeping outdoors!"
He even gave himself a thumbs-up.
Meanwhile, the chat was still lively.
Hu Tao: Honest question—why do you all look so disgusted just because he made a vow?
[Cao Zhong]: What are you saying? I love teaming up with Bennett for monster fights.
[Kaeya]: Trying to stir trouble? We're not disgusted by Bennett.
Venti: We're just disgusted by Bennett when he talks.
[Cao Zhong]: @Hu Tao, here's the thing…
Bennett is a warm and kind boy from Mondstadt who dreams of becoming a great adventurer.
But he is constantly surrounded by "bad luck."
Falling rocks, absurdly strong enemies, always returning empty-handed…
In short: if you do the opposite of what Bennett says, your adventure will go perfectly.
And this isn't something I made up—
It's one of former adventurer Herman's "rules."
Venti: High EQ: unlucky. Low EQ: cursed.
Bennett: @Venti, how can a 37-degree mouth say something so cold? (crying)
[Cao Zhong]: @Bennett, how do you know Venti's mouth is 37 degrees? Explain.
Bennett: ??? I measured it!
[Kaeya]: With what? Explain.
Bennett: I used… wait… you guys are so dirty!
Venti: You guys are so dirty!
[Kaeya]: We were asking a normal question.
[Cao Zhong]: A dirty mind sees everything as dirty.
Hu Tao: Oh, I get it! Bennett is unlucky, so no one wants to play with him!
[Cao Zhong]: That's not entirely true…
Even though Bennett is unlucky, it never discourages him.
He keeps adventuring and growing stronger through endless misfortune.
Oz once praised his battle-hardened body.
Varka was intrigued by his ability to ignore pain.
Even Barbara was amazed at how skilled he was at treating his own injuries.
To become a great adventurer, he even turns his misfortune into a stepping stone.
Hu Tao: Does someone like that really exist?
Oz: Bennett is one of the most resilient people I've ever seen.
[Fischl]: A child cursed by fate, plagued by endless calamity… my Eye of Judgment has witnessed his sorrow…
Oz: My lady means she acknowledges Bennett.
[Cao Zhong]: That chuuni energy… as expected, little Amy.
[Fischl]: You—how dare you! You shall be consumed by my wrath!
Oz: She's very angry.
Barbara: Bennett is truly one of the bravest people I know.
Bennett scratched his head shyly while reading the praise.
Bennett: (shy) You're all saying such nice things… I'm embarrassed.
Jean: @Bennett, don't be shy. You deserve this praise. Some people in this group should learn from you. This is what a true Mondstadt role model looks like.
[Cao Zhong]: @Venti @Kaeya, hear that? Acting Grand Master is calling you out.
[Kaeya]: She's clearly talking about you.
Venti: Repeat after me: idiot.
[Arataki Itto]: Don't be fooled—she's clearly talking about all three of you.
Hu Tao: Thank you, "Mon-drum man."
[Xingqiu]: Thank you, "Mon-drum man."
[Kuki Shinobu]: Boss, the new comic is here—come back and read it!
In the ruins, Bennett scratched his head in confusion.
"When did I become Mondstadt's role model?"
"Did Acting Grand Master Jean misunderstand something?"
So he sent another message.
Bennett: @Jean, did you get it wrong? I mean—you can all keep praising me, I like hearing it!
[Cao Zhong]: Jokes aside, people in Mondstadt do respect and appreciate Bennett.
Hu Tao: Really? When?
[Cao Zhong]: @Bennett, will it rain today?
Bennett: Of course not! When I left, it was sunny and clear—no rain!
[Cao Zhong]: OK, everyone remember to bring umbrellas. Thank you, Bennett!
Jean: Thank you, Bennett!
[Kaeya]: Thank you, Bennett!
Venti: Thank you, Bennett!
Barbara: Thank you, Bennett!
[Many Mondstadt citizens]: Thank you, Bennett!
Bennett: You guys better have a reason!
[Cao Zhong]: Ah, thanks for the blessing, Bennett!
[Amber]: Thanks for the blessing!
[Eula]: Thanks for the blessing!