A few days later, the weather was fine and sunny.
With a long, drawn-out whistle, a passenger ship from Snezhnaya slowly docked at the port of Mondstadt.
The atmosphere inside Aether was stifling.
Lynette lay weakly on the edge of the table, barely having the strength to lift her eyes.
Alex crouched down, his gaze falling on her slightly pale profile, and asked softly, “Can you walk by yourself?” “I…I can walk!” She stubbornly replied and tried to stand up by supporting herself on the table.
But his arms went limp and he couldn’t muster any strength.
His body swayed and he fell back down.
Alex sighed, his tone helpless: “Fine, I’ll carry you on my back!
After all, I’m your uncle!” Before he finished speaking, he stepped forward, squatted down in front of her, gently took her arm, and with a little effort, steadily lifted her onto his back.
Lynette struggled for a while, but her body was weak and powerless.
In the end, she could only give up resisting, burying her face behind his shoulder, her ear tips turning slightly red.
Alex carried her out of the cabin.
A cool breeze blew in my face, making me feel refreshed.
Before me lay an ancient city resembling a medieval European castle, surrounded by tall and sturdy city walls.
In the heart of the city stands a magnificent Statue of the Seven.
After walking a short distance out of the harbor, Lynette’s condition improved significantly, and her seasickness gradually subsided.
My sense of sensation in my body is slowly returning.
A faint, tingling sensation spread through the area where his hand was supporting her thigh.
His scent lingered around my nose.
It wasn’t the sweaty smell I had imagined; instead, it had a clean and refreshing fragrance.
It smells like the fresh scent of pine forest after rain mixed with soap, surprisingly pleasant.
As they approached the city gate, the number of pedestrians on the road gradually increased.
Lynette’s cheeks flushed slightly, and she lowered her voice, saying, “Put me down.” “OK.” Upon hearing this, Alex immediately let go of his hand without saying a word.
But her legs were still weak, and as soon as her feet touched the ground, she staggered and almost fell.
She glared at him angrily, only to see that he had already walked ahead on his own.
“hateful!” She gritted her teeth and chased after him with some difficulty.
Guarding the gates of Mondstadt were two portly Knights of Favonius.
One was dozing against the city wall, while the other simply lay on the ground and slept soundly.
Passersby seemed to have long been accustomed to this scene and paid it no mind.
Such a relaxed approach would never occur at Winter Capital.
If Fatui dares to be so lazy, the Experimental Medical Center will have a fresh source of material the next day, allowing him to sleep in Ann forever.
After a while, Alex and Lynette arrived at a simple house and gently knocked on the door.
A moment later, the door opened.
The woman who opened the door was of average appearance, with obvious wariness in her eyes: “Excuse me, who are you?” Alex’s lips curled into a gentle smile.
“I am [Lady]’s Envoy.” Alex, this is my assistant.
“Do you have any proof?” the woman pressed, her tone cautious.
Alex calmly took out a stamp from his pocket, which had a Burning butterfly tattooed on it.
The woman’s pupils contracted, and she immediately bowed respectfully: ” Officer Ye Xun!
Fatui” Corporal Lyudmila of the Mondstadt Division reporting for duty!
Alex nodded slightly.
“Summon everyone here for a meeting.” “yes.” Lyudmila respectfully responded and immediately went to convey the instruction.
Alex stepped into the house, lay down on the sofa in the living room, and closed his eyes to rest.
Lynette hesitated slightly, but eventually sat down beside him at a short distance and gently closed her eyes.
This bumpy sea voyage was too tiring for her, as she was prone to seasickness.
Before she knew it, she had drifted off to sleep.
Time passed slowly, and Fatui entered the house one after another.
They either spoke in hushed tones or stood silently.
About an hour later, Alex opened his eyes, his gaze sweeping across the room, but his brows furrowed slightly.
Fewer than ten people were present.
The entire Mondstadt section has nearly fifty people.
Even if someone is out on official business, there should never be fewer than thirty people.
He turned his gaze to Lyudmila standing before him, and asked calmly, “Are the rest of the people who didn’t come on official business?” Lyudmila paused for a moment, hesitated, and then vaguely replied, “It seems…so!” “In that case, let’s wait here for them to come back!” Alex said, then closed his eyes to rest.
The people inside looked at each other, their expressions complicated.
After a while, the door opened and several Fatui walked in.
They were all for Northland Bank The staff at the Mondstadt branch were efficient and shrewd in their demeanor.
Upon entering, they tacitly gathered in a corner, forming their own group, silent and distant.
Alex glanced at it briefly, his tone indifferent: “Keep waiting.” A moment later, the door was suddenly kicked open!
A burly middle-aged man strode in, followed by more than ten fully armed Fatui members.
His face was cold and hard, his steps were steady, and his aura was imposing.
“I am Major Maxim, the head of the Mondstadt branch.” He walked straight up to Alex, his voice low and firm: “Please don’t summon us unless it’s urgent.
We’re busy.” Alex slowly stood up from the sofa and said calmly, “I’m curious, what gives you the confidence to speak to an envoy like this?” Maxim sneered, “Ha, you think you’re the only envoy?” As he spoke, he carefully took out a seal with a crow’s beak mask tattooed on it from his pocket.
Alex’s gaze fell on the seal, a chilling killing intent flashing in his eyes, but his tone remained calm: ” Maxim, you probably don’t know this, but I’m no ordinary envoy.” “What’s so special about it?” Maxim asked, frowning.
Alex took out Pulcinella’s seal from his pocket and opened it in his palm.
“I am still the incarnation of Mayor Pulcinella.” Maxim’s eyes widened slightly, his face filled with disbelief.
The people inside the room were also in an uproar.
In an instant, those who had been standing behind him retreated one after another, as if they were trying to avoid him, leaving only a few die-hard loyalists still standing in place.
Dottore Although Harbinger is ranked second, in terms of real power, he is far less powerful than Pulcinella, who is ranked fifth.
Moreover, there’s also Rosalyne, who holds the eighth seat, supporting him.
“Now…
do you still have the confidence?” Alex asked with a half-smile.
Maxim’s expression changed rapidly, and a vein throbbed slightly at the temple.
After a moment, he gritted his teeth and said firmly, “I am the head of the Mondstadt branch, of course I have the confidence to say this!” Alex nodded noncommittally.
“Very well, then please take your men and leave.” Maxim stared at him intently for a moment, then turned and strode away without saying a word.
Apart from a few die-hard loyalists, the rest of the people who came with him stayed here.
Before he could even step out of the room, Alex asked Lyudmila, ” Corporal Lyudmila, how much is your monthly salary now?” “Fifty thousand Mora,” Lyudmila replied in a low voice.
Alex barely hesitated before declaring, “Starting this month, 100,000 Mora per month!” Before he finished speaking, a cheer erupted from inside the room.
Maxim, standing at the door, paused, his back stiffening noticeably for a moment.
It seems I’ve messed with someone who’s not to be trifled with.
But now that things have come to this, there’s no turning back for him.