Chapter 214

Jean looked at the group of more than 300 students in front of her, feeling a little conflicted.

If she were in Mondstadt, she would certainly have screened them according to the standards of the 'Knights of Favonius.' Although the 'Sky Blade' did not identify any of them as evil, proving they were not malicious, they were not necessarily suited to be the seeds of the Knights of Favonius either.

The 'stigma' on the back of her hand glowed, and cyan wind turned into light, falling upon the students, transferring the 'West Wind Swordsmanship Lite' and some simple spells into their minds.

At the same time, the 'Sky Blade' emitted a buzzing sound, and a wisp of wind elemental power entered their bodies, forming a wind elemental symbol on their foreheads.

The 'Sky Blade,' being Barbatos' artifact, could bestow a little favor on ordinary people. This kind of blessing was a weakened version of Jean's 'Dandelion Wind.' Even in its weakened form, combined with the 'West Wind Swordsmanship,' they could perform feats that were almost legendary, like dodging bullets or cutting with "sword qi."

The newly christened 'trainee knights' of the 'Knights of Favonius' marveled as they felt the newfound magical power within themselves.

"This is incredible!"

"Is this the power you all had earlier?"

"It's like the legendary fighting spirit!"

"West Wind Swordsmanship is amazing! I feel like I could take on the masters from the kendo hall without breaking a sweat!"

Jean looked at the excited 'trainee knights' and said, "This is not my power; this is the blessing bestowed upon kind people by Lord Barbatos, the God of Breeze and Hope. With the Wind God's protection, you can learn real swordsmanship and magic."

The 'trainee knights' listened to Jean's words with solemn expressions, as if they were now real knights. With the booming animation industry in this country, many of them had grown up watching anime featuring knights and heroes. Now, fiction had come to life, and they were eager to embrace the role.

Next, Jean began to tell them about the origin, principles, and system of the 'Knights of Favonius.' She personally taught them how to practice 'West Wind Swordsmanship' and simple spells.

With the 'information' in her mind guiding them, Jean only needed to demonstrate two or three times before they learned effectively. In terms of strength, each of them could now take on a hundred of the dead bodies plaguing the city.

In just four or five hours after arriving in this world, Jean had already established the prototype of the 'Knights of Favonius.' With the newly gained strength and high spirits, the students raided the school's cafeteria, eating bread and snacks to satisfy their hunger. After resting, they prepared to save their families and others.

Jean looked at the 'Knights of Favonius' and the 'trainee knights' standing in two square formations, speaking kindly, "Next, each of you will split into groups of ten and go out to save your families and help other kind people along the way. We will regroup here in three days."

The concept of "kindness" had already been imprinted in their minds along with the information. In this apocalypse, ordinary people didn't turn to evil so quickly. Those who actively did evil at this stage were identified as truly evil.

If they were indeed evil, the stigma on the knights' foreheads would indicate it. Takumi had designed this mode akin to the 'Void Terminal' in Sumeru, ensuring bad intentions were revealed, and good people avoided unreasonable harm.

The 'trainee knights' performed the standard etiquette of the Knights of Favonius, responding firmly, "Yes, Captain!"

The 'Sky Blade' in Jean's hand pointed to the sky. "Knights, set off!"

The 'trainee knights' rushed towards the school gate in groups of ten. With the protection of the Wind God, they were light as feathers, their speed comparable to Olympic sprint champions.

Yet, one person remained behind.

Jean looked at Busujima Saeko, who stood still with a faint smile on her face, and spoke kindly, "What's wrong, Busujima Saeko? Do you have any questions for me?"

Busujima Saeko looked up, holding her sword tightly, anxiety visible in her eyes. She took a deep breath, bit her lip, and finally spoke.

"Captain Jean, you said that Lord Barbatos' divine sword can judge good and evil, right?"

Jean nodded. She had the information passed on from Lord Tianli and already knew what Busujima Saeko wanted to ask.

"Do you want to ask me, if you enjoy violence and bloodshed, why you are still considered a kind person by the gods?"

Busujima Saeko was taken aback, speechless.

Jean shook her head. "Do not be surprised. To gods, there are no secrets in this world—not even within people's hearts."

Busujima Saeko regained her composure, placing her hand on her chest to feel her beating heart. Yes, Captain Jean was the savior sent by Lord Barbatos. That despicable teacher from earlier had also had his true nature blown out by the wind. Maybe the gods really were watching.

Busujima Saeko took a deep breath, her body trembling slightly, her face flushed as she spoke. "Yes, that's exactly it." She then confessed everything about herself.

One night four years ago, she had been attacked by a strange maniac. Instead of resisting, she pretended to be afraid to lure the man further, then broke all his bones with a steel pipe. At that moment, she felt an unparalleled sense of pleasure.

Ever since opening Pandora's Box, she had deliberately sought out those like him, unleashing her desire for violence. As a student, she knew the consequences were limited—even if caught, she faced no real punishment beyond medical fees.

"This is the real me, Busujima Saeko—intoxicated by power and enjoying it," she said, looking at the divine sword in Captain Jean's hand, as if speaking to the gods.

"Can someone with a twisted heart like mine be considered kind by the gods?"

After she finished, she let out a heavy breath.

Jean smiled at her and spoke gently, "Busujima Saeko, those you harmed were evil people who intended to hurt you, right?"

She continued, reflecting Lord Tianli's will.

"To the gods, if evil people are not eliminated, good people will be harmed. The gods do not concern themselves with evil intentions—what you did indirectly saved good people. If you hadn't broken those men's limbs, they would have found their next victims."

"What you did was right. In this apocalypse, the gods do not permit evil people to exist. You have no need to doubt yourself."

Busujima Saeko listened to Captain Jean's words, and the fear in her heart vanished, her eyes lighting up.

"I did the right thing...

"Evil people will harm good people if they're not dealt with...

"The gods don't care about intentions..."

Busujima Saeko's worries seemed to dissolve. She finally allowed herself to feel completely at ease, taking a deep breath before bowing deeply to Jean.

"I understand now. Thank you, Captain Jean. The new world will not allow evil to exist, and I will ensure that every evil person is dealt with by my blade."

Suddenly, a gentle light enveloped her.

Busujima Saeko stood in awe as light gathered in front of her, forming an 'Eye of God,' which slowly floated towards her chest.