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The Knights' Hall's sides were lined with windowless rooms, no sunlight stread in. Learning Noelle was watching Klee and unavailable, Nolan could only leave for now.
He continued to wander around the HQ for a few more rounds, and also passed by Anemo Archon Statue Plaza, but didn't find Noelle.
In a city as big as Mondstadt, finding soone wasn't easy. Seed he could only think of another way.
After pondering, he could only go check on Bennett's situation first.
The landscape shrubs along the street were neatly trimd, quite relaxing to behold. Nolan spent so ti arriving at Mondstadt's most famous tavern, "Angel's Share".
He wondered if he might encounter the fad night hero - Master Diluc.
In Mondstadt, people loved wine.
Most of Mondstadt's wine industry was tied to Dawn Winery. Even "Angel's Share's" biggest rival, "The Cat's Tail" tavern, collaborated with Master Diluc.
After a tiring day, adventurers always ca to the tavern for a drink.
So it made sense for Bennett to look for teammates at the tavern.
As it was dayti, there weren't many drinkers outside "Angel's Share". Pushing the door open, Nolan saw only a sparse few inside. No Diluc either.
At this ti, how could Bennett find willing teammates?
With this doubt, Nolan declined Charles the bartender's new wine recomndation, and looked around for Bennett.
"Really? You're really willing to team up with ?"
A familiar voice ca from the side. Following it, Nolan spotted Bennett at one of the tables inside.
A girl with a night raven at her side sat opposite him with arms crossed - Fischl.
"Why would this princess deceive her own attendant?!" Fischl's head tilted arrogantly to the side.
The dark wings fluttered lightly as Oz said:
"Miss, he hasn't agreed to beco your attendant yet."
"Oz, shush!"
Fischl glared at the spectral night raven with her right eye that wasn't covered by the black eyepatch.
"Hehe, it's fine as long as you're willing to team up with ."
Bennett rubbed the back of his head, an honest grin on his face.
Oh? Nolan didn't expect Bennett to et Her Highness, let alone that they seed to have co to an agreent based on their chat.
Quite surprising.
Nolan walked over to them.
Oz's senses were sharp. Realizing Nolan approached them, he said:
"Sir Bennett, is this the other teammate you ntioned?"
"Huh? Why are you over here Nolan? Did your friend agree?" Hearing this, Bennett turned and showed slight confusion in his erald eyes.
"Seems she's busy, didn't find her."
Nolan shook his head in response.
"I see. No worries, I found a teammate on my end. We can go sign up with Miss Katherine now."
Bennett spoke excitedly.
"I am Fischl, Prinzessin der Verurteilung! Strange one, do you also wish to beco my attendant?"
Fischl's fair face looked to Nolan. Her left eye is covered by the eye patch, so golden hair also obscures the black accessory.
Before Nolan could reply, the raven Oz fluently relayed:
"The princess says it's nice to et you."
Nolan nodded. Knowing Fischl's personality, her way of speaking wasn't strange at all. He played along with a couple of lines:
"I heed your call, Your Highness!"
"Oh? Impressive."
A slight surprise flashed in Oz's dark eyes. Not many could follow the princess's lines.
"Hmph. I suppose you understand. This princess accepts your loyalty!"
Fischl's gaze brightened sowhat, her words nearly slipping into a kindred spirit tone before hastily correcting herself.
Not bad at all, this one.
[ Fischl Has Developed a Favorable Impression Of You, Obtained 150 Affection Points. Current Affection Level Lv.2 (50/200) ]
Did she actually develop so much affection directly towards him? Nolan secretly marveled in his heart.
Though this was also unsurprising to him. Most would find Fischl's speech a bit strange.
Even with the raven Oz, she would still feel a little lonely at tis. When soone willing to be on the sa wavelength appeared, feeling happy was unavoidable.
"Um, haha, thank you for willing to team up Miss Fischl, and you too Mr. Raven. I'm Nolan Walker from Liyue, a novice adventurer currently."
Nolan introduced himself to the newly t friends.
He didn't completely adopt Fischl's speech patterns. After all, they just t. Displaying such a deep understanding of her would seem suspicious from the perceptive of Oz.
Following for a line or two could still pass off as playing along with the joke.
But overdoing it might make Oz suspect ulterior motives.
"Hmph."
Fischl gave a sowhat disappointed harrumph, responding with a princely aloofness.
"Greetings, I am Oz the raven, the princess's familiar. Nice to et you, adventurer, from afar."
The wing-flapping Oz spoke earnestly.
"With this, we et the minimum three-person requirent. Let's hurry to Miss Katherine for registration!"
Bennett stood excitedly. He was soone passionate towards adventure.
"Very well."
Fischl pushed her chair back and stood up. Raising her left hand to adjust her eyepatch and flicking her right hand into a cool pose, she declared:
"The ti has co!
"The forgotten realm erges once more, and causality crossing ti's torrent seeks us again.
"The ruler of the 'Ashen Darkness', the Princess Who Brings the End, shall lead her champions to stamp out the smoldering embers of evil!"
Unsure what to make of it, Bennett scratched his hair puzzledly. Oz calmly paraphrased:
"The princess says she'll surely lead everyone to the ruin's treasures."
The three plus one raven successfully registered with Katherine. She also said Fischl was one of the investigators sent to scout the secret ruins.
This made Bennett feel sowhat idolizing. Nolan thought it unsurprising.
Among the Adventurers' Guild investigators, Fischl was outstanding, mainly because she could access Oz's vision. Whatever Oz saw, she saw.
It felt like sitting at ho while sending Oz out to survey the world.
Next, Katherine briefed them on what to take note of.
Firstly, the exploration was scheduled for 6 am tomorrow. They would gather at the city gates to depart under Guildmaster Cyrus's lead.
Upon reaching Thousand Winds Temple, a supply camp would be set up temporarily.
Exploring secret ruins wasn't quick work. Thoroughly excavating a large secret ruin could take up to half a month. Sufficient provisions must be ensured, along with the most crucial dical teams.
Adventurers ca for treasure and couldn't leave empty-handed, much less lose their lives.
(End of Chapter)
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