This Phone is Worth Researching

"Owner, this phone is for you."

"For me?"

"After all, I received it as a reward from your comic store. Without your store, I wouldn't have gotten the reward."

"And also, you helped our Favonius Knights last night, so I want to thank you properly."

"I originally wanted to invite you for a meal, but you know, because of the Wind Dragon..."

"Speaking of the Wind Dragon, you can go find Lumine. She has a way."

"Lumine? That traveler, right?"

"Wait, I'll go find Lumine and ask about the situation."

Takarou accepted the phone that Jean gave him. They also exchanged contact information. Afterwards, Jean left the New Century Comic Store with the remaining eighteen phones. Before long, Jean met Lumine at the Hunter's Lodge.

"Lumine, Paimon, you're here."

"Huh, Jean, what are you doing here?"

Paimon was feasting and looked surprised when she saw Jean.

After all, based on the information they knew, Jean was a busy person and usually stayed with the Favonius Knights.

Why would she be here today?

"I just went to the New Century Comic Store to thank Owner for the help."

"New Century Comic Store? Speaking of which, Lumine, we haven't been there today."

"Yes, we'll go later."

"Jean, have you eaten? Would you like to sit down and eat together?"

"No, I've already eaten. Lumine, I need you to come with me to the Favonius Knights later. I have something to discuss with you."

"To the Favonius Knights? Alright."

"By the way, I obtained something called a 'phone' at the New Century Comic Store."

"I'm giving you one."

Since Lumine helped defend Mondstadt from the Wind Dragon last time, the Knights had already expressed their gratitude, but there were no substantial gifts given to Lumine.

"A phone? What's that?"

Paimon, hearing this strange name, couldn't focus on eating and flew over to Jean, looking curious.

"This phone, you can understand it as a communication device. As long as you have this phone, no matter how far we are, you can hear me speaking."

"???" Lumine and Paimon were confused.

Was there really such a powerful treasure?

Seeing their disbelief, Jean smiled faintly.

At first, even Jean didn't believe what Owner told her about these things.

But later, she had no choice but to believe.

"After you finish your meal, I'll show you."

"Great! Lumine, hurry up and eat. I want to see how amazing this treasure is!"

Paimon was filled with anticipation and even urged Lumine.

After a while, Lumine and Paimon finished their food.

Then Jean, following Takarou's instructions, explained to Lumine and Paimon in detail.

Afterward, they separated a short distance.

Jean called Lumine on the phone.

"Wow, it really rings. Lumine, pick up quickly!"

"Hello, is this Jean?"

"Lumine, it's me. How is it? What I said is true, right?"

"Wow, it's really Jean's voice. Jean, where are you now?"

"I'm at the entrance of the Favonius Knights. Lumine, Paimon, come over quickly."

After saying that, Jean hung up the phone.

Lumine and Paimon quickly arrived at the entrance of the Favonius Knights and indeed saw Jean there.

"Wow, Jean, this phone is really useful!"

"Do you still have any? Can you give me one?"

Paimon, with her hands behind her back, asked with a hopeful expression.

"Paimon, Jean already gave us a phone. Why aren't you satisfied?"

"And besides, we're always together. If I have it, isn't it the same as you having it?"

"Oh, right. Then I don't want it."

After hearing Lumine's reminder, Paimon thought it made sense.

Lumine's things were still her own, right? Hehe.

After that, Lumine and Paimon followed Jean to the office.

"Lumine, Paimon, did anything else happen when you appeared in Whispering Woods last time?"

Although Amber had already mentioned it last time, Jean had a vague feeling that Lumine hadn't fully explained everything.

"Well..."

"Lumine, should we tell Jean about it?"

Paimon flew to Lumine's side and asked in a low voice.

After thinking for a moment, Lumine decided to tell Jean.

She reached out her hand, and a red teardrop-like object appeared in the air.

"Hmm, what's this?"

Jean looked at this red object with confusion.

"Jean, the thing is..."

"When you appeared in Whispering Woods, you encountered the Wind Dragon and also discovered a person wearing green clothes who was talking to the dragon?"

"Yes, Jean, that's how it was."

"After the dragon left, the green person also left and left behind this thing."

"Based on Lumine's description, the green person couldn't be the bard in Mondstadt, who likes to drink and often appears in the square, right?"

If it was him, what was his relationship with Teyvat?

"Wait here for a moment, I'll call Lisa over."

"Alright."

Jean left and, not long after, returned with Lisa.

"I didn't expect to find you here, little cutie."

"Little cutie??"

Lumine felt a bit uncomfortable hearing Lisa's nickname for her.

"Alright, Lisa, stop teasing Lumine. Look at what this is."

Lisa's gaze turned to the red tear-like object floating in the air.

"Hmm... let me take a look."

Lisa approached and examined it.

"I can see some impurities inside the crystal, but further research..."

"Jean, I'm sorry, but I can't draw any useful conclusions for now. Give me some time, I'll look for some information in the restricted section."

"Then, Lisa, I'll leave the further research to you."

"Alright, if there's any progress, I'll let everyone know."

"But, well, don't expect too much from ancient documents. They may not be helpful, and..."

"Ah...!" "Ow... it hurts!"

Just then, Lisa let out a scream of pain.

"Lisa, are you okay?" Jean quickly approached and asked.

"I'm fine, but whenever I get close to the impurities in the crystal, I feel a piercing pain..."

"I understand. It should be related to the Vision. This thing repels the Vision!"

Lisa's eyes brightened as she understood why it was like this.

Thinking about it, she looked at Lumine.

"Little cutie, why don't you try it?"

"Me?"

Lumine was a bit puzzled. If Lisa felt pain when she approached, wouldn't the same thing happen to her?

"You don't have the Vision, but you can use elemental powers. Who knows, if you try, there might be a different effect."

After saying this, Lisa also had some expectations.

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Lumine looked at Jean and saw her nod. Then, Lumine used her elemental power.

As Lumine's elemental power touched the red crystal, a bright light flashed.

The originally red crystal suddenly turned blue in the next moment!

"Just as expected!"

Lisa nodded slightly when she saw this scene.

"Miss Lisa, do you know the reason for this?"

Upon hearing this, Paimon asked curiously.

"Perhaps it's because Lumine is the Traveler that she can purify this crystal."

"Huh... Paimon doesn't quite understand."

Jean, watching this scene unfold, recalled the words Owner had told her back at the New Century Comic Store.

Perhaps with Lumine's help, they could free the Wind Dragon from the control of the Abyss Order.

With that in mind, Jean looked at Lumine. "Lumine, I want to make you an honorary knight of the Knights of Favonius!"

"Honorary knight?"

"That's right. Regardless, you are an outsider, and regarding the Wind Dragon, it was originally the responsibility of the Knights of Favonius. But Lumine, since you can purify this crystal, perhaps you can help restore the Wind Dragon to its original form."

"So, I invite you to accept the position of honorary knight. After all, we hope to have your assistance in the future."

"You can take your time to consider."

"Lumine, I think it's a good idea."

"If you accept the position of honorary knight, then the Knights of Favonius can help you find your brother. Isn't that why you embarked on this journey?"

Paimon flew in front of Lumine and spoke.

Lumine nodded, acknowledging that Paimon made some valid points.

Moreover, accepting the position of honorary knight would make her life in Mondstadt much more convenient and could help her avoid many troubles.

With that in mind, Lumine looked at Jean and said, "Jean, I accept."

"Great! I welcome you on behalf of the Knights of Favonius!"

"Oh, by the way, Lisa, this is for you."

Jean took out a phone and handed it to Lisa.

"Jean, what is this?"

"This is a phone. As long as you connect to someone's number, no matter how far apart you are, you can hear their voice."

Paimon excitedly explained while floating in the air.

"???"

"Jean, is what Paimon said true?"

"Yes, it is."

"Such a small thing, yet so powerful!"

Lisa looked at the phone in her hand, showing a surprised expression.

But then she thought that Jean must have received it as a reward from the New Century Comic Store.

"With this thing, I can finally study it thoroughly."

"Jean, you gave this to me for research, right?"

"You can, but according to Owner, this phone can only be used by people who possess the Vision

"I gave Lumine one just now and found out that Lumine can use it too. So I speculate that as long as you can use elemental powers, even without the Vision, you can still use it."

"Oh, I thought ordinary people could use it too."

"But Owner told me that if I read more comics, maybe I can get a phone that ordinary people can use. Imagine if Owner stays in Mondstadt for a day, we can go read comics every day."

"Yes, that's a good idea."

"One day, I'll go read comics too."

"Lumine, next, I'll try to find the location of the Wind Dragon. Once our Knights find it, I'll let you know."

"Okay, then Jean, Paimon, we'll take our leave for now."

"Okay."

Lumine and Paimon left the Knights of Favonius.

"Lisa, if you want to study the phone, maybe we can ask Albedo to come back."

"After all, isn't Albedo always doing research in the snowy mountains?"

"Indeed, if we bring Albedo back and he sees the wonders of this phone, he probably won't be able to resist going to the New Century Comic Store."

The more people in Mondstadt who can receive rewards from comics, the greater the benefit for Mondstadt.

Not long after leaving the Knights of Favonius, Lumine and Paimon arrived at the square.

"Oh, Lumine, look, isn't that Venti? He's actually busking!"

"Let's go over and listen."

Venti talked to Jean while singing.

After everyone dispersed, Venti noticed Lumine and Paimon and approached them with a smile.

"Hi, Traveler and Paimon."

"Busking, you're really busking!"

"Haha, it's all part of my life."

"Lumine, congratulations on becoming an honorary knight of the Knights of Favonius."

"???"

"Venti, how did you know I just became an honorary knight?"

"That's a secret."

"But I have something I'd like you to help with."

"Help?"

"Venti, we're not that familiar."

Lumine shook her head, rejecting the request.

She wasn't that close to Venti. They had only met twice, and now he wanted her help.

It made her feel like she was just a tool.

Although in the game, Lumine was indeed a tool...

"Jean probably asked you for help with resolving the issue of the Wind Dragon, right?"

"You know about that too?"

"Hehe."

"I know a lot of things. Whenever there's wind, I know."

Venti smiled mysteriously.

"Lumine, I feel like something's off about Venti. Maybe we should go."

"Don't go, Traveler, Paimon. Don't you want to know about the Wind Dragon? And I know how to help Venti, that is, the Wind Dragon."

"It used to be a gentle child but has now become so sad and filled with anger."

"Lumine, how about showing Venti the crystal?"

Lumine thought for a moment and took out the crystal she had shown Jean earlier.

"Hmm?"

"What's this..."

"You also obtained Tears of the Wind Dragon."

"I also have a crystal here."

After speaking, another red crystal appeared in the air.

"Huh, Venti, you also have one."

"And it's also red?"

"It's red too?"

"Traveler, was the crystal you obtained also red at first?"

"Yes, it was red at first, but then I used elemental power to purify the impurities."

"Then try purifying this crystal and see if it works."

Lumine once again used her elemental power, and the crystal handed over by Venti was also purified into blue.

"Haha, truly worthy of a Traveler. You really have incredible power..."

Venti praised her.

"People like you are destined to be sung about in the poems of bards."

"Standing in the sunlight will surely bring forth heroes, while standing in the shadows can also guide calamity..."

"Ah, but I don't have time to compose a new song for you right now. Even if the Wind Dragon is not vanquished, its life force will rapidly decline."

"It will burn itself out in anger..."

"As an honorary knight, I advise you to surrender with the dragon. Perhaps Jean will show leniency."

"Huh?"

"Traveler, I'm just a bard. Even if you tell Jean, she probably won't believe me."