Albedo arrive & Researching Trains and Triplanes

"I got this solar-powered skateboard from a comic store,the owner said it runs on solar energy. The maximum speed depends on solar power, around 80 km/h,but it's not limited to daytime use only. After charging during the day, it can also be used for about 30 minutes at night."

"Oh, I didn't expect this skateboard to be so fast, Eula, how about lending it to me for research?"

Lisa was very curious about this solar-powered skateboard. After all, the motorcycle she obtained required the use of the Vision element to activate, but Eula's solar-powered skateboard didn't need the Vision element. It relied solely on the sun.

"Don't you already have a motorcycle? Why do you want to research mine?"

"Sorry, but I still need this solar-powered skateboard." Eula shook her head and refused.

She was joking. This was her own reward, and having this solar-powered skateboard would be very convenient for chasing criminals during the day. If she lent it to Lisa and it got damaged during research, that wouldn't be good.

"Who doesn't like having their own research projects?"

"If you don't want to lend it, that's fine."

"Eula, how about a competition? Let's see who's faster, well, let's go from here to the bottom of the snowy mountain."

"A competition? Sure, let's do it. We'll see if your motorcycle or my solar-powered skateboard is faster." Upon hearing this, Eula became interested. Soon, the two of them started moving.

In terms of speed on flat ground, Lisa's motorcycle was indeed faster. However, there were many uneven roads in the surroundings. Eula could easily jump over some higher obstacles with her solar-powered skateboard. In the end, Eula naturally won.

"In this kind of terrain, your solar-powered skateboard has the advantage." Lisa had to admit that her motorcycle wasn't very suitable for some terrains. Eula's solar-powered skateboard had a significant advantage in this aspect.

"Your motorcycle is also good. At least sitting on it isn't as tiring as standing on my solar-powered skateboard." Eula wasn't too proud and gave a fair response.

"Eula, how about this? Let me borrow your skateboard for a few days, just a few days. If we come up with something during our research..."

"Maybe Mondstadt can even produce regular skateboards. We can sell them to the people of Mondstadt, and you can get a share of the money. What do you think?" Not just the adults of Mondstadt, even the children would surely love having regular skateboards.

"Oh?" After listening to Lisa's words, Eula fell into silence.

"Let me think about it. I'll come find you when I make up my mind."

"Okay, then I'll be waiting for your good news."

"By the way, since we're here in the snowy mountains, why don't we go together to find Albedo?"

"Sure, you purposely challenged me to a race just so I'd accompany you to the snowy mountains, right? I'll remember this grudge!"

"Oh, the snowy mountains are dangerous. Can you bear to let your sister go up there alone, Eula, how about helping me out this time?"

"Alright, let's go up the mountain together and find Albedo."

Since she didn't have anything else to do for now, Eula decided to help Lisa a bit. It wouldn't be a problem.

They entered the snowy mountains together and arrived at Albedo's research base. There, they found Albedo and Sucrose.

"Albedo."

"Lisa, why are you here?" Upon hearing the familiar voice, Albedo put down his work and curiously looked over, seeing Lisa and Eula appearing in the snowy mountains.

"Albedo, Captain Jean sent you a letter. You've been staying in the snowy mountains and not returning to Mondstadt, so I had to come find you." Lisa shrugged, knowing that Albedo must have been engrossed in his research and forgot about returning to Mondstadt.

"Oops... Sorry, I forgot because of my research."

"Now that I've come to find you in person, you'll come back to Mondstadt with me this time, right?"

"No problem, but you'll have to wait a moment. My research still needs a little more time."

"Alright, then we'll wait."

"Sucrose, don't you want to greet Lisa, your big sister?" Lisa approached Sucrose and smiled at the girl with glasses.

"Lisa... Hello." Sucrose greeted Lisa a bit shyly while looking at her.

Before long, Albedo's experimental platform stopped working, and the experiment was completed.

"Alright, Lisa, my experiment is finished here. We can get ready to return to Mondstadt."

"Sucrose, you're coming back with me this time too."

"Alright, Master." Then, the group of people arrived at the foot of the snowy mountain.

When Albedo saw a strange object parked at the road junction below the snowy mountain, his eyes lit up.

"Lisa, is this the motorcycle Captain Jean mentioned in her letter?"

"That's right, this is it. This is the reward I obtained from Owner's comic store."

"Albedo, after you go back, you should also visit the New Century Comic Store. You might get some valuable research rewards there."

"Alright, once I have the time after returning, I'll go take a look."

"Let's go then. I'll give you all a ride back on the motorcycle." This motorcycle could only accommodate two people, but well, they could squeeze in three.

"Lisa, there are four of us here. This motorcycle won't fit us all, right?"

"Eula has her solar-powered skateboard. She doesn't need to ride the motorcycle."

"Solar-powered skateboard? What's that? Did you obtain it as a reward from the comic store too?"

"That's right, it's also a reward from the comic store."

"So, regardless, we should all go check out the comic store. It has great benefits!"

Afterward, Lisa sat in the front, Sucrose in the middle, and Albedo in the back. Lisa controlled the Vision element and used elemental power to ignite the motorcycle.

"This motorcycle is actually powered by the elemental energy of the Vision element. It means that even if someone without the Vision element obtains it, they won't be able to use it." As an alchemist, Albedo knew what fuel this motorcycle used at first glance.

While Lisa was starting the motorcycle, Eula stood on her solar-powered skateboard and said, "Lisa, I'll go ahead."

"Alright."

"Hmm... Eula's solar-powered skateboard is pretty good too."

"Does it also rely on the power of the Vision element?"

"Albedo, Eula's solar-powered skateboard doesn't rely on the Vision element. It runs on solar energy. The bigger the sun, the faster the skateboard."

"Oh? This solar-powered skateboard is indeed worth studying. I just don't know if Eula would agree to let me research it."

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"You can rest assured. I have already asked Eula, and she said she'll give me an answer once she's made up her mind."

"For now, let's return to Mondstadt. Get ready, and let's go!"

As the motorcycle drove on the road, Sucrose, sitting in the middle, exclaimed. This thing was several times faster than walking! At the same time, she thought to herself that it would be very convenient if she had a motorcycle like this for her usual trips to Mondstadt. After over an hour, close to two hours, they finally arrived back in Mondstadt.

"This motorcycle is so fast. If we were walking, we wouldn't have even reached one-fifth of the way yet." Albedo marveled, his face filled with admiration for the motorcycle. If he could study it and eventually have his own motorcycle, that would be great.

"Albedo, Sucrose, let's go meet Captain Jean."

"Also, Klee really misses you." Speaking of Klee, Albedo's face lit up with a smile.

Although they weren't siblings, Albedo treated Klee like a younger sister. Every time they were together, he felt a sense of responsibility as an older brother to protect Klee and prevent her from getting hurt.

"It's been so long since I've seen Klee. I really miss her." They arrived at the Knights of Favonius headquarters, Captain Jean's office.

"Jean, I've brought Albedo and Sucrose back."

"Albedo, Sucrose, you've finally returned." Captain Jean smiled upon seeing that Albedo and Sucrose had returned. Lisa had been asking about them constantly since she received the motorcycle. Now that Albedo was back, Lisa wouldn't keep mentioning it to her anymore.

"Captain Jean, I've been busy with my research these days, so I forgot about this matter. I apologize for causing you trouble."

"It's alright, as long as you're back."

"You should all rest for now. We can resume our research tomorrow."

"Alright, Captain Jean. What about Klee? Is she still in the confinement room?"

"No, she's not in the confinement room."

"Speaking of which, ever since the New Century Comic Store opened, Klee hasn't been going to Starfell Lake to fish as often."

"Usually, she goes to the New Century Comic Store to play with Owner. Owner really likes Klee, Klee hasn't returned yet. I'm sure you'll find her at the New Century Comic Store."

"Then I'll go see Klee first."

"Go ahead."

"Sucrose, come with me. We can also go and check out some comics while we're at it."

"Alright, Master."

Albedo and Sucrose bid farewell to Captain Jean and left the Knights of Favonius.

Meanwhile, at the New Century Comic Store, Takarou was telling Klee an interesting fairy tale.

"And so, little Klee, along the way, she met many companions and together they defeated the Demon King."

Takarou was retelling a fairy tale he saw on youtube, where Klee was the main character. It was called "The Adventures of Klee."

He thought it would be suitable to tell Klee, so he shared the story with her when she came to visit him. Indeed, Klee loved the story after listening to it.

"Brother Takarou, this story is so good! Klee will become even stronger, just like in the story!" Klee smiled with narrowed eyes.

"Yes,Brother Takarou believes that Klee will become even stronger." Takarou gently stroked Klee's head in a doting manner.

"Klee~" While Klee was talking to Takarou, Albedo entered the store. When he saw his adorable sister, his face lit up with a smile. Hearing the familiar voice, Klee quickly looked and saw her brother, Albedo. She immediately jumped off her chair and ran towards Albedo.

"Albedo, big brother~"

"Klee, Albedo is back." Albedo crouched down and gently stroked Klee's head.

"Brother Albedo, how did you come back? Oh, and Sucrose is here too!"

Although Sucrose was a bit shy, she also liked Klee a lot. Her gaze towards Klee was warm. Speaking of Klee, she was a beloved member of Mondstadt. Everyone loved her. Of course, she would be even cuter if she didn't set off bombs in Mondstadt.

"Brother Albedo will stay in Mondstadt for a while this time. He'll play with you when he has the chance. How does that sound?"

"Yay!"

"Excuse me, are you the owner of the New Century Comic Store, Takarou, Owner?"

Albedo held Klee's little hand and approached Takarou.Takarou smiled slightly upon seeing Albedo. Albedo, the Chief Alchemist and leader of the Investigation Team of the Knights of Favonius, known as the "Chalk Prince," was a genius.

He didn't care much about titles and fame, but focused solely on his research projects. Wealth and connections were not his goals. What he yearned for was to harness the boundless knowledge hidden in the depths of human minds throughout history. Albedo was created by Rhinedottir using chalk, pure soil, and the essence of the original human. He and Durin were the miraculous creations of Rhinedottir, hence he was called the "Chalk Prince."

Later, at the invitation of Elysia, Albedo joined the Knights of Favonius and held important positions as the Chief Alchemist and leader of the Investigation Team. However, he rarely showed himself in public. Beside him was Sucrose, an alchemist with a strong curiosity about everything in the world. She belonged to the Knights of Favonius and was Albedo's assistant. Her research focus was "Bio-alchemy." She hoped to use alchemy to transform existing life forms and make the world more diverse and vibrant.

Although occasionally strange creations emerged during the transformation process, overall, Sucrose had achieved remarkable success in "Bio-alchemy." In her research process... or as she put it, "on the path of pursuing the truth," various mysterious creations would sometimes appear.

There were super dandelions that could grow six times their size and force people to close their windows when the wind blew, fruits that could even cut through stones, and sunset fruits almost as big as pumpkins.

Takarou stroked his chin. If Sucrose focused on crop research, she would undoubtedly achieve greater accomplishments in that field.

"Yes, I am Takarou, the owner of the New Century Comic Store."

"Albedo, Sucrose, welcome to the New Century Comic Store."

"Albedo, Takarou is a good person. He takes Klee fishing and even grills fish for her."

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"Owner, thank you for taking care of Klee."

"It's nothing. I see Klee as my little sister too." Takarou smiled gently.

Although Klee usually played with bombs, apart from her love for fishing, she was adorable in every other aspect.

"Do you want to read comics?"

"Yes, that's what we came for."

"Owner, which manga did Lisa get the motorcycle from?"

"That manga is called Detective Conan."

"One person, ten thousand Mora, and only one read per day."

"Owner, here are twenty thousand Mora. Both Sucrose and I want to read comics."

"Alright, if both of you want to read Detective Conan, then one of you will have to wait."

"Master, you can go ahead. I'll check out other manga." Sucrose said to Albedo.

She knew that besides coming to see Klee, her master had also come for Detective Conan. Albedo was her master, so how could she read Detective Conan before him?

"That's fine. I'll read Detective Conan." Albedo nodded.

"Klee, you stay here and play. Albedo will read the manga first, okay?"

"Okay~" Klee was understanding in these matters.

When Albedo was busy, Klee wouldn't disturb him because it was their secret. Whenever Klee went to find Albedo, if he was busy, she would wait patiently. After Albedo finished his work, he would accompany Klee patiently.

Albedo got hold of Detective Conan, while Sucrose went to the Doraemon manga. They both took their manga books and found a spot to enjoy them.

Albedo was reading with great concentration. He was fascinated by the technology portrayed in Detective Conan. Especially the train, so long and yet it could run and at such high speed. This piqued Albedo's interest. If they could have something like this, it would be worth researching!

Meanwhile, Klee sat in her chair, rocking back and forth. In her hands, she held a cup of milk that Takarou had prepared for her.

After over an hour, Albedo reluctantly closed the Detective Conan manga.

From the manga, he learned that the technology in the world of Detective Conan was indeed advanced. If they were to compare, the technology in Mondstadt probably wouldn't be too far behind that of the Detective Conan world.

Albedo closed the Detective Conan manga, put it back on the shelf, and approached Takarou.

[Customer Albedo, after reading Detective Conan, you have gained the reward: Train Research Knowledge.]

"Oh, Albedo received Train Research Knowledge as a reward?"

Takarou was slightly surprised upon hearing this reward but soon smiled. If Albedo really managed to research trains...

Then, one day in the future, there might be a train called "Mondstadt Express" racing across the continent of Teyvat. A flash of light, and Albedo's mind was enriched with a lot of knowledge.

And this knowledge was all about train research.

When Albedo received this knowledge, a smile appeared on his face.

Ever since reading Detective Conan, he had been interested in the trains depicted in it. And now, he had just obtained knowledge related to that. How could he not be delighted?

"You probably don't need me to explain the reward you received, right?" Looking at Albedo's smiling face, Takarou said.

"Owner, no need to explain. This knowledge is already in my mind."

"Albedo, what reward did you get?" Little Klee didn't understand, so she curiously asked.

"It's knowledge about trains."

"It will be very helpful for Albedo's research."

"Yay!"

Klee didn't understand, but if Albedo was happy, she was happy too.

On the other side, Sucrose also finished reading Doraemon. She was curious about the gadgets in Doraemon that helped Big Bear.

[Customer Sucrose, after reading Doraemon, you have gained the reward: Three-Wheeled Plane.]

"Oh, Sucrose received a Three-Wheeled Plane as a reward?" Takarou was also somewhat surprised.

Lisa got something for land travel, and now Sucrose got something for flying. So who would get something for traveling on water?

"You received the reward: Three-Wheeled Plane."

"A Three-Wheeled Plane: Even children can operate this type of plane. Just pedal with your feet, and the plane will take off."

"Let me put it outside the New Century Comic Store for you." After saying that, Takarou left the front counter and placed Sucrose's reward outside the store.

Looking at the plane, Sucrose leaned closer. The plane had two seats, accommodating two people.

"When you use it, sit in the front seat, and see that pedal? After you pedal with your feet, the plane will take off."

Sucrose nodded and couldn't help but want to try it. She glanced at Albedo.

"This is your reward. If you want to try it, don't ask me, go ahead and try it yourself." Albedo smiled faintly. He also wanted to see how high this three-wheeled plane could fly.

"Master, why don't we go together? The three-wheeled plane has two seats, after all." Upon hearing Sucrose's invitation, Albedo pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

"Albedo, can Klee join too?"

"Klee, this three-wheeled plane that Sucrose just received, we don't know if it's safe yet. Let Sucrose and I try it first, and then you can get in, alright?" Albedo patiently explained to Klee.

They hadn't tested this three-wheeled plane yet. If something happened to Klee during the flight, it would be troublesome.

Klee, upon hearing Albedo's words, felt a bit disappointed, but she obediently nodded.

Afterward, Sucrose sat in the front, and Albedo sat in the back. Following Takarou's instructions, Sucrose stepped on the pedal, and slowly, the three-wheeled plane started moving upward.

"Master, it's really flying!"

Sucrose looked at the three-wheeled plane, carrying them into the sky, with a joyful expression on her face.

"This time, coming to the New Century Comic Store to read manga was really worth it!"

Albedo also showed a sense of emotion on his face. It was fortunate that he had returned to Mondstadt this time; otherwise, he might have had to wait for a while longer to receive these rewards.

After experiencing a while in the air, Sucrose landed the plane outside the New Century Comic Store.

"Owner, thank you." Sucrose was so excited that her face turned red as she thanked Takarou.

"No need to be so polite. Whatever rewards you get, it's all your own luck."

"And besides, you paid to read the manga, so it's a fair trade."

"Owner, since these rewards can appear in Teyvat, does it mean that the worlds depicted in manga also exist?"

"Um... you could say that." Takarou smiled upon hearing Albedo's question.