Chapter 43: Klee's Request to Go Out

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"I clearly had such a brilliant answer! Using urine to break shields - isn't that groundbreaking? Why didn't you let me pass!"

"Cough cough, well, it's obvious you're a brave lad..."

"Haha, fighting while peeing?! Are you some kind of devil?"

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When Ellin saw her results, she was ecstatic - she had secured the top spot! Glancing around at the wooden stakes nearby, she leaped high and executed a plunging attack.

With a resounding "boom," the wood shattered into pieces. It seemed that being a Favonius Knight indeed provided an ATK boost. At least, that's what Ellin believed.

"Dad, I made it..." Overjoyed, Ellin sprinted towards the Adventurers' Guild to share the news with her ever-supportive father.

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"Noelle!"

Suddenly, a loud shout caught Lin Feng's attention as he was having lunch at Good Hunter.

A man called out several times towards the sky, and Noelle rushed over, panting heavily, with her massive sword in hand. Both her face and the blade were stained with specks of blood.

Startled, the man took two steps back, stammering, "Wh-what do you want? I...I can handle it myself!"

Noelle smiled gently, asking, "Is there anything I can assist you with?"

However, the blood on her face made her appearance somewhat frightening.

"N-no...nothing!" The man glanced at Noelle's large sword and shook his head nervously. In truth, he just wanted to take a shortcut by having Noelle carry some rice for him.

In reality, the blood on Noelle's face and sword came from helping someone slaughter a chicken moments earlier. Due to her lack of experience, she had swung her sword, causing blood to splatter everywhere.

Lin Feng finished his meal and approached with a smile, saying, "Noelle, did you know that you're about to become a Favonius Knight?"

"Ah...no, I didn't!" Noelle shook her head; she had been too busy assisting others all day.

"Well, let me inform you then. You have been appointed as a Cyber Knight of the Knights of Favonius. And I am your Cyber Knight Captain, Lin Feng!" Lin Feng introduced himself with a grin to Noelle.

"C-Captain, hello!" Noelle lowered her head, slightly bashful but unable to hide her excitement; her hands trembled gently.

"Right, you can officially join the Knights of Favonius tomorrow. Go prepare yourself!" Lin Feng smiled and said to Noelle, "From now on, you're not just a maid but a Favonius Knight. There's no need for you to carry bags of rice for others anymore."

After finishing his statement, Lin Feng glanced briefly at the man. Realizing the situation, the man hastily picked up the rice bag and slinked away, dejected.

"Um... okay!" After a moment of hesitation, Noelle agreed.

"No-ell-e!" Another loud shout echoed, causing Noelle to struggle momentarily before abandoning Lin Feng and rushing off again.

Left alone amidst the wind, Lin Feng shook his head in exasperation. It seemed he needed to initiate some knight-specific training with her immediately.

He returned to his office and began reviewing the files of the newly admitted recruits.

"Knock, knock..."

Suddenly, there was a soft tapping at the door.

"Lin Feng, can Klee come in?" Klee stood cautiously outside, glancing warily at Jean's office door as she whispered her question.

Lin Feng put down the file, walked over, and opened the door, noticing Klee's fearful expression directed towards Jean's office.

"Klee, what's wrong? Do you want to go play outside?" Lin Feng smiled warmly and gestured for Klee to enter the office.

"Phew, that scared Klee! Almost got caught by Captain Jean; otherwise, my confinement would've been extended again!" Klee expressed her lingering fear with wide eyes.

Then, she looked at Lin Feng and said, "Klee has made new Jumpy Dumpties and needs to hide them outside!"

As she spoke, Klee produced a Jumpy Dumpty, waving it in front of Lin Feng. This sight sent chills down his spine, fearing that one misstep could lead to disaster.

"Cough, cough, Klee, please put away the Jumpy Dumpty first. I'll take you to see Captain Jean and ask if we can go out." Lin Feng cleared his throat nervously, addressing Klee.

"Okay, thank you, big brother! Klee will keep the Jumpy Dumpty in her backpack." Nodding, Klee took off her backpack, carefully placing the explosive inside.

Lin Feng led Klee to the door of Jean's office and gently knocked.

"Come in!" Jean responded mildly, rubbing her temples, clearly exhausted.

"Captain Jean, I'd like to take Klee out for some inspiration gathering. We plan to shoot a promotional video of Mondstadt for our official account," Lin Feng said with a smile, though internally he felt somewhat apprehensive.

"Oh? Why is that? Can't someone else do it?" Jean responded with a smile, knowing well that Klee likely wanted to go out and play.

Klee kept her head down, hands clasped together at her chest, trying to minimize her presence so as not to be noticed by Captain Jean.

"Uh... everyone else is busy; only Klee has the time!" Lin Feng explained, giving an awkward grin.

"Hmm... alright, but if Klee injures anyone with her bombs or goes fishing..." Jean looked at Lin Feng sternly.

"If Klee causes any mischief, I'll resign immediately!" Lin Feng replied seriously, meeting Jean's gaze.

"Very well, just be cautious on your outing!" Jean smiled, granting permission. Deep down, she hoped Klee would spend more time outside, making friends along the way.

However, every time Klee ventured out, she either ended up blowing up mountains or disturbing peaceful lakes, leaving Jean feeling helpless. As Klee's legal guardian, Kaeya was often slacking off, failing to fulfill his responsibilities properly.

With fists clenched in excitement, Klee tried to hide her joyous anticipation.

As soon as they stepped out of Jean's office, Klee jumped gleefully, "Yay! Klee can finally go play!"

"Klee, slow down, don't trip!" Lin Feng chuckled, calling after the running Klee.

"Hee hee, thank you, Lin Feng-nii for helping Klee! I promise to be good and won't go bomb fishing." Klee nodded with a grin.

At that moment, Kaeya entered, noticing Klee and Lin Feng together. Smiling, he said, "Klee, going out? Remember the survival rules - no bombing fish allowed!"

"Klee knows Knight Kaeya's survival code by heart: Exploding within city limits means confinement; harming others with bombs brings Captain Jean knocking; setting fires on mountains spells trouble for Klee." She recited smoothly, looking at Kaeya.

"Mm-hmm, perfect. Now Captain Jean won't bother me, ha ha..." Kaeya chuckled lightly before turning his attention to Lin Feng.

"You must be the new Cyber Knight, huh? Ha ha, could you help promote my videos? Despite my dashing efforts to maintain Mondstadt's peace, hardly anyone watches them. It's truly unfortunate."

Lin Feng's lips twitched slightly, recalling the video he had stumbled upon. In it, Kaeya wielded Cryo elemental power against a Cryo Slime for ages.

Eventually, he managed to knock it onto a bonfire, causing it to melt. With pride, he claimed this as a newly developed combat technique, utilizing environmental elements effectively - making him quite the comedian...