After the members of the Knights of Favonius left, Tiamat, Lumine, and Paimon were blocked by a crowd at the entrance of the vegetable market.
Lumine and Paimon “tearfully” enjoyed two hours of public praise.
During this time, Tiamat kept holding onto Lumine’s arm as if she wanted to be glued to her, leaving Lumine in a state of constant bliss.
It wasn’t until Lumine and Paimon felt hungry that they dispersed the crowd, telling them to go about their business and not to let them delay their own affairs.
Then, carrying various ingredients and snacks gifted by the people of Mondstadt, they headed toward their original small inn.
They hadn’t walked far when they saw several knights and many sisters waiting for them.
The knights stepped forward to take the heavy ingredients.
Several sisters almost fainted with excitement upon seeing Tiamat’s face.
In particular, a young girl with long, light-blonde twintails already needed support from the other sisters.
‘Our Anemo Archon is simply too beautiful.
Is this the wonderful deity I serve?
Oh!
I’m so happy; it’s truly great to be a sister.’ A relatively composed sister named Victoria stepped forward and bowed to Tiamat, saying: “Respected Anemo Archon, we are your believers belonging to the Church of Favonius.
The Church has already prepared rooms for you and your daughter.
If possible, we hope you can follow us back to the Church.
Everyone there wishes to behold your divine presence.” Paimon felt a bit awkward.
“Um, actually, she’s not the Anemo Archon.
She just has various abilities, is quite powerful with the anemo element, and protects everyone.
Her name is Tiamat, and we always call her Tiamat.
She’s not Barbatos; she’s really not your Anemo Archon.” Victoria just smiled.
After thinking for a moment, she continued: “The Anemo Archon is a matter of faith; it doesn’t mean one must be the original god to be our god.
You saved Mondstadt, resolved the Stormterror crisis, and kept Mondstadt from ruin.
You are even willing to help us repair the damage.
The people of Mondstadt adore you immensely.
Anemo Archon, you possess unparalleled power yet choose to use it to protect us rather than oppress us, all without asking for anything in return.
You have brought us the winds of freedom.
You are the Anemo Archon we recognize; you are Mondstadt’s Barbatos.
Since your name is Tiamat, please allow us to address you as—the Anemo Archon Tiamat.” “Is…
is that so?
Then Tiamat, it seems you’ve really become the Anemo Archon.
What do you say?
Should we go?”Ministry of Construction Tiamat nodded to Victoria.
She understood the child’s meaning and was willing to accept their kindness.
The sisters behind her couldn’t help but cheer.
At Victoria’s coughing, they immediately stood straight again, assuming respectful postures to lead the way for Tiamat and the others.
However, the slight trembling of their habits betrayed their inner excitement.
On the way to the Church, Lumine also noticed a certain sister with outstanding looks.
Her inner schemes had already begun to turn.
Meanwhile, at the Knights of Favonius office.
“Achoo!
Hmm, what’s going on?
Did I catch a cold?” Jean, who was organizing the damage data, rubbed her nose.
Lisa, standing nearby, couldn’t help but say, “Jean, why don’t you take a break?
If you collapse, Mondstadt’s sky will fall again.” Jean waved her hand.
“I can’t rest yet; the people of Mondstadt are still waiting for me.
And saying the sky will fall is an exaggeration.
Even if I collapse, Kaeya can take over.
By the way, where is Kaeya?
Have him arrange housing for the homeless refugees.
For the expenses, tell him to go directly to my house and get them from the butler.” “Giggle, Kaeya?
He drank a lot of wine yesterday; he probably hasn’t woken up yet.” “What?!
At a time like this, that bastard can still sleep?
Getting dead drunk during such a critical period…
I trusted him in vain.
Once this period is over, I’ll send him to feed the horses.” “Jean, watch your words.
What he drank yesterday was a toast of brotherhood with Emperor Ying.
He is now Emperor Ying’s sworn younger brother.
In other words…
He is now the Son of the Anemo Archon.” The air suddenly went silent.
“Hiss…
as expected of Kaeya, to have calculated everything so early.
This way, our Knights of Favonius can be considered to have a direct connection with the Anemo Archon.
Well done, truly after my own heart.
Lisa, what do you think about making him the Acting Vice Grand Master?” “…” Noon, at the Favonius Cathedral.
Numerous sisters and priests excitedly surrounded Tiamat and Lumine, whose arm she was still holding, constantly expressing their faith and love for the Anemo Archon.
By this time, Paimon was getting a bit impatient, and she stomped her feet in the air angrily.
“Hey!
We’re all hungry.
Stop with all this nonsense.
Where is the kitchen?” A sister responded to Paimon.
“Please don’t be angry, Lady Paimon.
Someone will prepare the offerings of food.” “No need for them to prepare it; we’ll do it ourselves.
Just take us to the kitchen.” The sister hesitated upon hearing this.
“This…
letting the Great Deity enter the kitchen, isn’t that a bit improper?” “Just do as I say.” Everyone in the Cathedral looked at Tiamat awkwardly, only to see her give Paimon a doting smile and then nod to the crowd.
“Al-alright.
Since the Anemo Archon wishes to do so.” …
Thus, they arrived at the kitchen.
To avoid overcrowding, only Victoria and Barbara, along with Tiamat, Lumine, Paimon, and the knights carrying the ingredients, entered.
Seeing the kitchen’s interior, Lumine, Paimon, and the knights were all surprised, and Tiamat’s eyes seemed to sparkle like stars.
It was their first time seeing such a magnificent kitchen.
There was a wide variety of cutlery, all polished to a brilliant shine, each with its own specialized wooden holder.
The dishes were also very exquisite, with beautiful patterns on them.
There was even a layer of tin foil separating each dish.
(PS: Referencing French royal kitchens; the tableware here would only be more ancient.) “Usually, this place is maintained by the sisters.
Although it’s nearly lunchtime, the sisters were all just visiting you, so no one is using it.
If needed, please feel free to use everything here.” “Aaaa~”