"I'm just a good citizen of Mondstadt, why would you think I could obtain any intelligence?" Kai replied leisurely, sipping his juice.
Of course, he had intelligence.
If he remembered correctly... The goal of Snezhnaya sending the Fatui to Mondstadt this time, besides using the Stormterror incident to put external pressure on the Knights of Favonius, was primarily to find Anemo Archon Barbatos.
They wanted to represent the Tsaritsa of Snezhnaya and have a heartfelt talk with him.
Of course, Kai thought about it and decided not to mention this matter.
Although Kai still vaguely remembered the general direction of this world, due to the long passage of time, he only had some blurry memories.
Like knowing that Anemo Archon Barbatos's Gnosis was eventually stolen.
But the intermediate process and details, Kai really didn't remember too clearly.
Given this... for safety's sake, Kai felt it was better not to share this superfluous intelligence.
Otherwise, if it caused problems that affected his wife's safety, it wouldn't be good.
After all, as the Acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius, if danger arose in Mondstadt, Jean would be the first to bear the brunt.
Furthermore, based on Kai's understanding, if something truly dangerous happened, she would probably sneak off to carry out the mission without giving him any prior notice, to avoid making him worry.
In this sense, "My wife, she really can be a bit of a headache sometimes," Kai said with a helpless smile.
"No intelligence?" Diluc's eyes flickered slightly.
Then he scanned Kai, clearly not entirely convinced.
However, since the other party wasn't prepared to speak, he must have his own plans.
"Anyway, that's how it is."
"She's still sleeping at home; I need to get back quickly."
The accounts were settled, and the Mora was also collected into his bag.
So, naturally, he had to go home and accompany his wife.
Before leaving, as if remembering something, Kai suddenly added, "Oh, by the way, the delegation Snezhnaya sent this time seems to be quite large."
"It's massive, double the number of people from last year."
Diluc nodded. Although he didn't know the purpose, he naturally had this preliminary intelligence.
"So, do you think these people will stay at the Goth Grand Hotel the whole time?"
"What I mean is... it's rare to travel to a foreign land, so there will always be a few individual envoys who will take advantage of their time off work to relax and unwind, right?"
Diluc understood instantly.
In an instant, his eyes gradually grew somewhat somber.
"I see..."
"I didn't say anything."
"Don't let Jean know it has anything to do with me. I'm leaving."
Waving his hand, Kai finished speaking.
He turned and left the tavern.
Mondstadt's sky was clear for a change.
As the influence of Stormterror dissipated, the gloom that had weighed on the hearts of Mondstadt's people visibly scattered at that moment.
Feeling the gradually livening atmosphere on the streets, Kai looked around.
He murmured to himself, "What lovely weather."
Then... taking Jean out for a stroll also seemed like a good option.
The Knights of Favonius' work was naturally very busy.
Although, logically speaking, after finally getting a break, she should sleep well at home to catch up on rest.
However, sleeping too much wasn't good either; a moderate outing could also help relieve fatigue.
Besides, Jean probably hadn't seen such nice weather in a long time.
"Hmm?"
As Kai was thinking this, he vaguely felt something bouncing past him.
Looking at the orderly city gate not far away, there seemed to be nothing out of the ordinary.
Kai thought for a moment, then lowered his head.
And then... a figure with cream-colored hair and a small red hat.
Bounced past him.
She had a heavy-looking backpack on her back.
As if sensing the gaze directed at her, the petite figure suddenly stopped.
Then she looked back and greeted him in a childish voice, "Big Brother Kai~ Good morning."
"Hmm, good morning." Kai nodded.
"Goodbye." Little Klee turned around and continued bouncing towards the city gate.
"You come back here!"
Seeing Klee trying to sneak out of the city as if nothing had happened, Kai sighed and directly grabbed the collar of her clothes from behind.
He lifted her into the air and set her down in front of him.
"Klee, where do you want to go?"
"Uh..."
The one caught was none other than the frequent guest of Mondstadt's confinement room, the Spark Knight Klee.
Although she was called a knight, in reality, Klee was only a few years old.
Her usual hobbies were probably making bombs and using bombs to catch fish.
Although for the safety of Mondstadt and Klee herself, Jean had more than once forbidden little Klee from haphazardly burying and using bombs.
She even prohibited setting fires in the mountains and using bombs to catch fish.
But clearly, for Klee, trying to restrain her nature was completely impossible.
"Stormterror has been defeated, so Klee wants to go out and see the scenery." Klee, caught trying to sneak out of the city by Kai, couldn't help but touch her little red hat.
She replied in a sweet, childish voice.
But unfortunately, this answer held no credibility for "Hmm, carrying a backpack full of bombs to look at the scenery?"
He glanced at the slightly heavy small backpack.
Kai tapped Klee's little head, annoyed, "Aren't you afraid Jean will catch you and put you in solitary confinement?"
"Hehe~ Big Sister Jean can't catch me today."
Klee put her hands on her hips.
She answered the question without the slightest hesitation.
"Sister Lisa told me that if Acting Grand Master Jean isn't working at the Knights of Favonius and goes home to rest,"
"Then she definitely won't be able to get up before noon the next day."
"I knew Big Sister Jean went home, that's why I dared to come out and play."
Hiss… this little loli, she's gotten smarter, huh?
Looking at the smug expression on little Klee's face, Kai didn't know why, but he felt like Lisa had taught her some things she shouldn't have.
"Ugh… anyway, Brother Kai, just let me out to play~"
Hugging Kai's leg,
Klee swayed gently, her small mouth pouting slightly.
She looked all wronged and pitiful.
"Klee hasn't been out for a long time."
"Just this once, I definitely won't bury bombs indiscriminately, and I won't use bombs to blow up fish in Starfell Lake."
Ah… for creatures like this white-haired little loli,
He really had no way to resist.
After Klee hugged his leg and pouted for a while,
Kai sighed, completely unable to be strict.
Staring at little Klee's wronged, pitiful face, he helplessly rubbed her head.
Finally, he said, "Alright, but you have to remember what you promised me."
"Understood."
Klee blinked, gave a Knights of Favonius salute,
Then skipped and hopped, turning to walk towards the city gate again.
"There's really no helping it."
Scratching his head, Kai shrugged.
He turned and walked in the direction of his home.
When Klee was in a pouting state, he really couldn't be strict at all.
He estimated Jean would be waking up soon too.
Since that's the case… "I'd better tell my wife about this and let her deal with Klee."
Hmm, a good idea!
That's what he thought…