Chapter 28: Wendy's Request
Wendy: "Hey, this chat group is really powerful. You can even transfer items using points! So if I ever run out of Mora for drinks, old man, I can come to you for help, right?"
Zhongli: "..." Asking me for financial aid? Haha, you must be joking.
At this moment, Keqing and Ningguang had also gotten a rough impression of Wendy's personality. This guy seemed… a bit unreliable!
Keqing: "Wait, the chat group can transfer items? How come I didn't know about this?"
Madame Ping: "It must have been added just now. I've noticed that the purification of the Abyssal corruption has significantly sped up."
Keqing: "I see… Thanks for explaining!"
In reality, Ningguang turned to Keqing and asked softly, "Keqing, what do you think of all this?"
Keqing rolled her eyes. "What do I think? How should I know? But for us, this is definitely a good thing. Even if it costs points, in a crucial moment, it could prove invaluable."
Ningguang gave Keqing a meaningful glance. She suspected that Keqing understood more than she was letting on, but she wasn't sharing everything.
Still, that didn't matter. This was clearly related to Aiden. Hmph, does he really think I won't figure things out just because he's keeping quiet?
On the other side, Wendy turned to Aiden. "This is such an interesting ability. You can even download knowledge directly. And this internal cultivation technique… can I spread it in Mondstadt?"
Aiden nodded slightly. "You should already be aware of the limitations of Visions. I plan to gradually replace the Vision system.
Of course, this depends on how much I can handle. Also, I hope you'll help purify the Abyss' corruption. It will benefit you as well. Aside from slowing erosion, it will also enhance your divine power."
Wendy: "Heh, got it!
So the old man is probably grinding for points too, huh? I never thought the two of us would one day have to work for a living!"
Wendy scratched the back of his head, then his expression grew serious. "By the way, can I add some people from Mondstadt to the group in the future?
Mondstadt needs a new wind!"
Aiden spread his hands. "I don't have a problem with that, but right now, Liyue has a lot of issues to deal with. Mondstadt seems to have even more, doesn't it?
The main forces of the Knights of Favonius are off on an expedition, and Jean is currently holding everything together as acting Grand Master.
I don't deny that Jean is a dedicated knight, but she's not an effective leader. Even small tasks, like finding lost cats and dogs, she handles personally…
I seriously worry that Mondstadt's citizens are becoming too dependent on her. What happens if she's gone one day? The city could descend into chaos."
Wendy let out an awkward laugh. "Mondstadt isn't that bad, right?"
Aiden stared at him. "Mondstadt's pursuit of freedom is admirable, but freedom shouldn't just be a slogan. It shouldn't go unchecked, and it definitely shouldn't come at the expense of others' rights.
Take a look at the history files in the chat group. If Mondstadt continues in this direction, it could end up like some of those other nations."
Wendy stroked his chin thoughtfully. "Since the old man is already working on reforming Liyue, I can't just sit back and do nothing. Maybe we can turn this into a bit of a competition.
Let's see whether Liyue's changes bring about better results, or if Mondstadt can shine even brighter."
Aiden: ...You really see this as a competition?
After a moment of thought, Wendy looked at Aiden seriously. "Can I have two spots for people from Mondstadt?
The old man is testing Keqing and Ningguang, so let me do the same."
Aiden shrugged. "I don't have a problem with that, but the power to purify the Abyss is limited. Too many people might not be a good thing."
Wendy waved dismissively. "There isn't much Abyssal corruption in Mondstadt. I can handle that myself. What I want is to see how these people change after being exposed to knowledge from other worlds.
To be honest, I didn't expect humans to descend into such chaos without divine oversight."
Aiden nodded. "So you're more responsible than I expected."
Wendy's tone grew firm. "This is my duty!"
Then, he turned his gaze toward the ruins of Stormterror's Lair. A complex emotion flickered in his eyes as he murmured, "It was the wind that gave me power. And now, I must use this power to protect Mondstadt."
Aiden saw his expression and said, "Come on, we're not far from Stormterror's Lair. Let's go purify Dvalin."
But to Aiden's surprise, Wendy shook his head firmly. "Now is not the right time.
There are Abyss Order members over there.
If they find out we have the power to purify the Abyss, they'll increase their attacks against us.
I assume the old man also has limits on how much corruption he can purify each day.
We need someone else to help distract them."
Hearing this, Aiden immediately understood Wendy's plan. He was targeting the Traveler.
Aiden had no objections.
The Wind God's Heart of God had given him a significant power boost. This made him think of the other Hearts of God.
If he could obtain the Dendro Archon's and Electro Archon's Hearts of God as well, his strength would skyrocket.
At that point, he could wage an all-out war against the Abyss Order.
"Since you already have a plan, I won't interfere.
By the way, who are the two people you want to invite?"
Wendy smiled. "The first is Jean, the acting Grand Master.
She is a true knight, the most dedicated in the history of the Knights of Favonius.
Her personality reminds me of an old friend.
I hope she can recognize her flaws and grow stronger.
If anyone in Mondstadt can bring real change, it's her."
A nostalgic look flickered through Wendy's eyes.
"As for the second person…
He was betrayed by the Knights of Favonius, yet he still loves Mondstadt deeply.
He protects the city in his own way."
Aiden immediately understood who Wendy was referring to—Diluc.
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