Genshin Impact: I Am the Snezhnaya Envoy

"When are you going to let me go?"

Inside the Goethe Grand Hotel, feeling the coolness of the ointment, Collei asked.

At that moment, she was on all fours, allowing Bai Luo to apply ointment to her back.

It wasn't that she didn't want to lie down, but the front had already been covered with ointment, and she didn't want to stain the clean bedsheets with it.

At first, she insisted on applying the ointment herself. However, there were some spots that she simply couldn't reach without help. Since only Bai Luo seemed to be immune to her plague, she eventually had to give in.

Healing... It was just healing, after all.

Besides, he had already seen everything, so it didn't really matter anymore.

And compared to others her age, her body wasn't exactly something to admire.

"I haven't stopped you, have I?"

Bai Luo carefully applied the ointment, covering the gruesome wounds on Collei's body without missing a spot.

The wounds left by this plague were even more horrifying than burns, the sight of the exposed red muscle tissue would make any ordinary person feel sick.

However, Bai Luo, who had seen all kinds of things, had grown accustomed to it. In some sense, the creation of this plague was partially related to him. Or rather, to the Fatui.

"Tch, I can't trust a word you say."

Looking at the barely noticeable steel wires on the window, Collei couldn't help but roll her eyes. Were those wires really to keep people from coming in?

"It's not like I've ever lied to you," Bai Luo said as he slapped her lightly after hearing her complaint.

"Ah—!"

The cold sensation made Collei let out a strange sound. Realizing the noise she had made, she quickly covered her mouth.

When she turned her head to look at Bai Luo, her eyes were filled with grievance, like a little kitten that had been bullied.

"Alright, stand up. I'll help you with the bandages. We're going to visit that big sister."

After carefully gathering the old bandages to be burned later, Bai Luo got the fresh ones ready. The Fatui's men had already prepared them before they returned.

No matter how bad the Fatui's reputation was across Teyvat, one thing was undeniable: they were incredibly efficient.

Not only the bandages but even the clothes Collei had been wearing for two days were going to be burned.

Watching the fully armored Fatui servants take away her clothes, Collei still showed a reluctant expression.

In the past, she had been a wanderer, and with the plague in her body, having someone offer her clothes was already a rare kindness. Sometimes, she could wear the same set of clothes while traveling across two countries. Expensive garments like the ones she had now were things she had only dreamed of.

Even the smooth sensation of these clothes on her skin was something she had never experienced, not even in her dreams.

Who would have thought that after arriving in Mondstadt, she would change into two different sets of clothes in just a few days? It felt too luxurious.

After changing into fresh clothes, Bai Luo led Collei out of the Goethe Grand Hotel.

Although Mondstadt didn't have a curfew, there were few people wandering the streets at night. Only places like Cat's Tail Tavern and Angel's Share had regulars, often intoxicated.

During the Windblume Festival, you could also occasionally see members of the Knights of Favonius relaxing there. Normally, the Knights would never allow their members to indulge themselves, but during the festival, everyone worked hard, and the higher-ups chose to turn a blind eye as long as it didn't interfere with their duties.

The brightly lit streets, combined with the moonlight, added a sense of tranquility and a layer of misty charm to Mondstadt.

Walking on the uneven cobblestone paths, the sound of footsteps echoed, accompanied by the creaking of windmills, creating a calming atmosphere.

Mondstadt was one of Collei's favorite cities, second only to Liyue.

However, passersby occasionally cast curious glances at her due to her bandaged appearance.

"Where are we going?"

Noticing the strange looks from the people, Collei instinctively grabbed Bai Luo's hand and asked in a low voice. She suddenly missed the days she had spent in the wild—at least out there, no one looked at her like this. Except for the nightmare of the cows.

"We're almost there," Bai Luo replied, glancing north toward the tall buildings.

The northern part of Mondstadt housed mostly high-ranking members of the Church of Favonius and the Knights of Favonius. It was considered an upscale area.

And the person they were visiting lived here.

Stepping onto the moss-covered stone path, passing through layers of staircases and avoiding the patrolling knights, Bai Luo and Collei arrived beneath an apartment building.

"What are you up to...?"

Seeing Bai Luo pull a dagger from his waistband, Collei suddenly had a bad feeling. In the wilderness, Bai Luo had pulled a similar trick on her.

"We're here to visit that capable big sister, of course."

After activating a mechanism, Bai Luo tossed the dagger upward, the wire attached to it wrapping around the balcony railing.

"Hold on to me."

"???"

Before Collei could react, Bai Luo had already grabbed her, and the two of them shot up to the balcony, aided by the wire.

Lisa didn't like being disturbed before breakfast, during her afternoon nap, or after dinner. As the librarian of the Knights of Favonius, she was quite busy, often feeling a bit exhausted from dealing with people who didn't return borrowed books on time.

Only during these quiet moments could she relax, reading her favorite books and enjoying snacks from neighboring nations.

After her bath, she put on a light purple lace-trimmed nightgown, curling up lazily on a soft sofa, her still-damp hair draped over her collarbone, as she flipped through a book.

The arrival of the Windblume Festival also brought business opportunities.

Merchants from all over flocked to this free city like flies drawn to honey.

A merchant from Liyue had brought in a pirated book.

It was rumored to have been smuggled from Inazuma. On the surface, it appeared to be a simple love story, but it contained hidden meanings, enough to qualify it for the restricted section.

However, before she could even start reading the book, uninvited guests arrived.

Noticing the dagger hanging on her balcony, Lisa's Vision began to glow, and the Favonius Codex next to her started to move on its own.

As the wire tightened, a dark figure flipped onto the balcony. Without a mask, he wore a gentle smile, a far cry from the Grim Reaper that Diluc had described, who could shrug off all attacks.

If not for the young girl he was carrying in one hand, Lisa might have introduced him to her nine-strike lightning whip.

"A late-night visit. I hope I'm not disturbing your peace, beautiful lady."

The night wind tousled Bai Luo's short black hair. Smiling, he looked like a shy boy-next-door, greeting Lisa politely.

"Lady?"

The Favonius Codex quietly settled down, and Lisa straightened up.

"You should call me sister."