Chapter 31: Su Han's Intentions
Jean didn't speak, but her violet-gray eyes clearly held doubt.
So Su Han quietly pushed the side door open a crack and tossed a cherry bomb onto the floor.
Then, in a panicked tone, he shouted, "It's a Jumpty Dumpty! Run for it!"
The Knights of Favonius members who had just been seriously discussing matters instantly scattered in all directions, fleeing like startled animals.
Jean: "…"
You might not trust the Knights of Favonius, but you can always count on the deterrent power of a Jumpty Dumpty.
Jean rubbed her temples. Even though she'd woken up from that nap feeling unusually refreshed and energized, Su Han's chaotic antics were giving her a headache all over again.
"The Knights of Favonius do have some serious flaws, and as for Klee's issues, that's on me for not disciplining her properly."
"We can set the Lawrence Clan matter aside for now—dealing with it immediately might tip off the wrong people."
"Right now, the priority is retrieving the Holy Lyre der Himmel and then delivering a crushing blow to the Fatui!"
The corners of Jean's lips curved upward as she untied her butterfly-knot hair ribbon. Her golden ponytail cascaded into smooth, flowing locks, releasing a pleasant dandelion fragrance.
The Jean before him shattered his preconceived notions of the Acting Grand Master.
The resolute, determined Acting Grand Master Jean and the composed, confident, bright-eyed golden-haired beauty—these two images seemed to blend seamlessly into one.
Jean slowly extended her hand to him, not as the Acting Grand Master, but simply as Jean.
"From here on, as Jean—as your friend—I'm making a request of you. I hope... you won't turn it down..."
"Come be my second-in-command, Su Han... sir..."
"The Knights of Favonius needs your help."
Jean's gaze burned with intensity, as if eagerly awaiting Su Han's response.
[Option One: Agree to Jean's request and become her second-in-command. Completion Reward: (Hadō #4 • Byakurai) level up by one.]
[Option Two: Refuse Jean's request and come up with other excuses to bow out. Completion Reward: (Hadō #1 • Shō) level up by one.]
[Option Three: Neither refuse nor agree, and use an ambiguous attitude to leave Jean flustered. Completion Reward: 100 Shop Points.]
Under Jean's expectant gaze, Su Han took her hand, their fingers slowly intertwining as he softly called out, "Jean..."
"What I want... isn't this."
Jean's heartbeat skipped half a beat. She hurriedly backed away a few steps, forcing herself to stay composed. "Mr. Su Han, is this another custom from your homeland?"
"I just need a clear answer from you. The Knights of Favonius needs your help."
Su Han looked almost sorrowful as he pressed forward step by step. "Is it the Knights of Favonius that needs me... or is it you, Jean? Don't you understand my feelings?"
Jean's expression grew stern. "Mr. Su Han, please show some restraint."
But at that very moment, the system's notification chimed.
[Congratulations on obtaining 100 Shop Points.]
Su Han's demeanor snapped back to normal in an instant, calm and unruffled. "Sorry, I was just messing with you. Forget about it."
Jean: ??
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The next morning, Angel's Share closed for the day, and as soon as the news spread, countless alcoholics let out wails of despair.
One Mondstadt citizen named "Nimrod" even donned a mask of agony on the spot, dropping to his knees and sobbing for a full half-minute before following Proprietress Margaret over to Cat's Tail.
With the misunderstanding cleared up, Acting Grand Master Jean kept her word and had the Knights of Favonius lift the wanted orders on the one yellow, one green, and white flying pets.
At noon, Diluc pushed open the door and stepped inside, accompanied by Acting Grand Master Jean and Su Han.
Venti: "You're back... huh?"
Traveler: "Acting Grand Master Jean?"
Jean smiled faintly. "What? Surprised to see me?"
Paimon: "Su the Skinflint, why are you guys showing up with Acting Grand Master Jean?"
"Wah... don't tell me she's changed her mind and come to arrest us herself?!"
Diluc: "Hmph. Relax. With the misunderstanding resolved, the Knights of Favonius have no reason to pursue anyone."
"Besides, this is just 'Jean'—not Jean the 'Grand Master.'"
"Even you, as the Honorary Knight, might not get to see this side of her."
Jean: "I just want to know if what Su Han told me is true: 'The purifying tones of the lyre can restore Stormterror to normal.'"
Venti: "Absolutely! The Honorary Knight is out there on the front lines right now, working hard to resolve the Stormterror crisis."
"She's living up to her title as the Knights' supernova girl."
Paimon: "What about me?"
Venti: "Uh, supernova flying pet?"
Su Han: "I think 'supernova emergency food' fits better."
Paimon: "Hey!"
Diluc: "Hmph. It's normal to doubt such a far-fetched explanation tied to myths."
"But no worries—we can have the bard perform that ballad again to convince..."
Jean: "I trust Su Han."
Diluc: "...convince the stubborn Grand Master da... hm?"
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