Genshin Impact: I'm just a mortal

A period of time quietly passed.

Diluc had indeed left Mondstadt. The position of the Cavalry Captain was left vacant, and Kaeya stepped in to take the role. As for Inspector Eroch, after Grand Master Varka and Vice-Captain Jean were informed about the incident with Crepus, Eroch was dismissed from the Knights of Favonius.

On this sunny day, Hughes Leonard had not received any commissions from the Adventurers' Guild, but his enthusiastic nature kept him from staying idle at home. He went out to help people in need on the streets.

The citizens had high praise for this young man.

"Wish you a wonderful day!" Hughes waved goodbye to a citizen he had just helped, when he turned around and saw Yuxie walking down the street.

"Senior!"

Hearing Hughes' voice, Yuxie stopped in his tracks.

"Senior, where are you heading?" Hughes ran over with a bright smile.

"To the Knights' headquarters. It seems Grand Master Varka needs to see me," Yuxie replied.

"Could it be that Grand Master Varka is inviting you to join the Knights?" Hughes' eyes shone with excitement.

"I'm not sure about that..." Yuxie said.

"Senior, with your capabilities, it's only natural that Grand Master Varka would appreciate you, unlike me..." At this point, a touch of regret appeared on Hughes' face.

"Don't underestimate yourself. You'll definitely become an outstanding adventurer one day," Yuxie patted Hughes on the shoulder.

"Mm!" Hughes nodded, a smile returning to his face. "Then I'll continue with my own work. I wish you a wonderful day, Senior!"

After saying goodbye to Hughes, Yuxie arrived at the Knights' headquarters, where Eula had already arrived.

In the office, Grand Master Varka was seated behind his desk, with Jean, Kaeya, and Lisa present.

Grand Master Varka had sharp facial features, and from his slightly weathered face and blade-like gaze, it was clear that he had experienced much in life.

To become the Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius, one had to be no simple figure.

"Now that everyone is here, I'll briefly explain the situation," Varka spoke. "Something has happened at Dragonspine. In recent days, all the adventurers who entered the mountain have lost contact, and none have returned. I've sent people to search the mountain, but unfortunately, those sent to investigate have also gone missing."

"To put it simply, I hope you all can go into the mountain to investigate the situation and bring back those who have gone missing. You are all capable individuals, and I trust in you."

The situation was clear: something unexpected had happened on Dragonspine, resulting in people being trapped and unable to descend. In the harsh environment of the mountain, if one stayed for too long without food or means of warmth, the outcome was predictable.

But what Yuxie didn't expect was that such an issue should be handled by the Knights, not by him and Eula.

Had Varka already considered them as part of the Knights?

"Yuxie, Eula," Varka seemed to notice Yuxie's confusion and spoke again, "I know that neither of you are formal members of the Knights yet, so consider this a commission. Once the task is completed, I will pay you both the full compensation. Of course, if you don't wish to take on the commission, I will respect your decision."

Upon hearing this, Yuxie and Eula exchanged glances.

Jean, hearing this, spoke with some concern: "Yuxie, Eula, you should think carefully. The mountain might be very dangerous now. Don't push yourselves too hard."

Lisa also added, "Jean is right. Normally, if you have an experienced guide, traveling into Dragonspine wouldn't be an issue. But right now, we don't know exactly what's happening there. Yuxie, you should really think this through."

"Dragonspine is indeed dangerous." After a moment of thought, Yuxie said, "So, I'll need extra payment."

This statement caused everyone in the room to be momentarily stunned. Even Eula, who had spent the most time with Yuxie, was a bit surprised. She looked at him with questioning eyes and blinked.

"I was just joking, heh heh." Yuxie scratched his head awkwardly. "Anyway, all is good as long as we go into Dragonspine and find those missing people, I'll take the commission."

"Yuxie, you really should think this through. The situation on Dragonspine could be far more dangerous than usual." Jean trusted Yuxie's abilities, but she couldn't help but feel concerned.

"Jean, Lisa, Kaeya, and Grand Master Varka," Yuxie smiled, "I haven't been in Mondstadt for that long, but it's been a wonderful time here. You've all helped me a lot, and now that you need help, I can't just turn a blind eye."

"I'll go too." Eula spoke up immediately. "I'm very familiar with Dragonspine."

"Thank you both." Grand Master Varka stood up and gave Yuxie and Eula a knight's salute. "On behalf of those trapped on Dragonspine, I express my sincere gratitude."

....

Around noon, Grand Master Varka's team arrived at the camp at the foot of Dragonspine.

Many members of the Knights of Favonius were stationed here, keeping watch over the situation on the mountain.

Dragonspine, a "forbidden zone" where the snow never melts, had attracted many adventurers over the years.

Normally, the dangers in the mountain were limited to wandering monsters, complex terrain, and the intense cold. As long as one was cautious and accompanied by experienced guides, there usually weren't any major issues.

But this time, several people who had entered the mountain had lost contact, and the Knights had temporarily prohibited anyone from entering the mountain.

After arriving at the camp at the foot of the mountain, Grand Master Varka and Jean spoke with the Knights stationed there to understand the situation. Yuxie and Eula stood off to the side, gazing at the towering snow-capped mountain ahead.

The mountain was covered in a blanket of white, with clouds and mist swirling around its peak.

Yuxie suddenly thought back to a time when this mountain wasn't covered in snow, when it was still a vibrant and flourishing place.

"Eula, if anything dangerous happens once we're in the mountain, stay behind me," Yuxie said to Eula.

"I go to Dragonspine often. I'm very familiar with the terrain there, and I know what to do and what not to do on the mountain. You don't need to worry," Eula replied.

Yuxie naturally trusted Eula's abilities, but as he looked at the snow-covered mountain, he couldn't shake an indescribable feeling.

"Eula, after we return from Dragonspine, let's go to the secret base with Amber. We'll do nothing there for two whole days and just be lazing off for a while."

"Okay, sounds good." Eula nodded with a smile. "But remember, you can't back out now. I'll hold a grudge if you do."

Speaking of Amber, she appeared.

Just then, Amber's voice reached Yuxie and Eula's ears.

"Yuxie, Eula—"

The two turned towards the sound and saw Amber running toward the camp, waving at them, a smile already lighting up her face.

"Amber, what are you doing here?" Eula couldn't help but ask.

"How could I stay out of this? I'm an Outrider!" Amber said with a smile, hands on her hips.

And so, the fiery Amber had returned.

End of chapter

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