Acting Grand Master Jean collapsed, so the Knights of Favonius and the Honor Knight chose to help resolve her troubles.
The first task was solving the missing cat problem—finding 'The Little Prince' from Margaret's house.
During the search for the cat, Lumine encountered Venti.
[Paimon cheered: "Venti! Are you here to help too?"]
She thought Venti might finally be doing sothing productive.
[Venti: "Help? Honestly, I think I'm the one who needs help..."]
After so questioning, they learned that 'The Little Prince' had actually stolen the Anemo Archon's celestial iron strings.
["Though it's good to see the creatures of Mondstadt living so freely... this is a bit too much, don't you think?"] Venti sighed helplessly.
Of all things, the thief was a cat—sothing he couldn't do anything about.
"Ba—I an, Lord Barbatos is so gentle. Even after having his strings stolen, he isn't angry at all." Barbara imdiately began praising him.
[Margaret: "'The Little Prince' has always been such a mischievous and clever little darling~"]
[Lumine deadpanned: "This is what happens when you spoil your kids."]
[Paimon: "Just like Barbatos!"]
[Venti: "Ahaha, that's... quite the analogy..."]
In reality, Margaret patted 'The Little Prince' beside her.
"So I've been spoiling you, huh? Hmm... Compared to Diona, you really are much more unruly."
"I'm not so lazy pet that just flicks its ears and stretches all day!" Diona retorted loudly, though her voice was so cute it wasn't the least bit intimidating.
Back in the Knights of Favonius headquarters...
"Jean, you're the sa—you spoil the citizens of Mondstadt too much," Lisa remarked.
"Do I? I'm just doing what an Acting Grand Master should," Jean replied, puzzled.
"Jean always says Noelle needs to learn how to say no, but you're the sa way," Paimon chid in, waving her little hands.
"It's different," Lumine shook her head. "Noelle sotis can't even tell what's good or bad for her."
"That's true," Paimon nodded.
"Jean is a good person!" Klee cheered, then added in a whisper, "...Just a little scary sotis."
"Alright, enough about . Let's finish the story first—we still have work to do afterward!" Jean urged.
Everyone returned their attention to the story.
In the book, the Traveler helped search for the cat, transport goods, and gather ingredients—truly a model of diligence.
After finishing everything, the Traveler went to find Jean, only to learn she had gone to "The Symbol of Mondstadt's Heroes."
Both she and Venti loved that place.
Jean told the Traveler that this place symbolized Vennessa, the "Great Hero," whom she deeply admired.
She had inherited Vennessa's title—both the mighty "Lionfang Knight" and the gentle "Dandelion Knight."
[Lumine: "I think 'Dandelion Knight' suits Jean better."]
Indeed, "Dandelion Knight" fit Jean perfectly. It was the title Vennessa held when she founded the Knights of Favonius, and it suited Jean just as well now.
When Jean beca the "Lionfang Knight," it would surely be during a crisis in Mondstadt.
As they chatted, an Abyss Mage suddenly appeared and attacked them.
But it was no match for Jean, even though she was exhausted.
Despite her fatigue, Jean pursued it and cleared out all the monsters in a nearby domain.
Just as she returned to Mondstadt, Swan rushed over in a panic.
[Swan: "Master Jean, you're finally back! May the Anemo Archon bless you!"]
["About the Angel's Share tavern... Well, it's not exactly a big deal..."]
Seeing it wasn't urgent, Lumine thoughtfully offered:
["Is it just drunkards causing trouble? We can handle it—let Jean rest."]
Lumine was considerate, but Swan was helpless.
Drunkards? Master Diluc would've already tossed them out like sacks of potatoes.
[Swan: "It's serious! Ugh, how do I explain... Just co see for yourself, Acting Grand Master."]
[Jean: "If Sir Swan insists, then I can't let my comrades down."]
Reading this, even Ganyu and Keqing couldn't help but nod in approval. This Jean was truly admirable—if only she were from Liyue.
Then they could all work overti together.
Originally, the two of them didn't read these books, as they were always busy with work.
But after that woman had Ganyu deliver the book last ti, she ended up reading it too.
Keqing, who often worked with Ganyu (and pulled overti together), naturally followed suit.
It was worth noting that despite frequently working together, their ideologies differed.
Ganyu was a hardcore follower of Rex Lapis—whatever the Geo Archon said, she obeyed.
Keqing, however, was a humanist, believing that humanity should think for itself and not blindly follow the Archon.
"This Acting Grand Master Jean is so diligent... I should work even harder. Maybe I should just stop sleeping..." Ganyu mused.
"Working hard is good, but you still need sleep. Let think... three or four hours a day should be enough?" Keqing retorted.
The two workaholics began debating how much sleep was necessary.
===✧✦✧===
Back in the story, Jean arrived at the tavern to find all her acquaintances gathered—they had prepared a surprise party for her.
Lumine recognized the familiar drinks and food... So she had been part of this too.
[Amber: "It's a 'Thank-You Party' for Jean, prepared by everyone!"]
[Barbara: "When we heard you collapsed, everyone was so worried!"]
[Kaeya: "Since you finally have a day off, why not throw a party and enjoy ourselves?"]
Though Diluc remained silent, the fact that he had reserved the entire tavern spoke volus—he truly respected his junior.
And of course, Venti was there too. Where there was alcohol, the Anemo Archon would never be absent.
Both the real Jean and the one in the story were deeply moved, even a little embarrassed. She hadn't expected her friends to prepare such a surprise for her.
"Lisa..." Jean looked at her.
"Now, now, the surprise is already spoiled—no need to be shy~" Lisa replied with a gentle smile.
"Just as Lisa said, Jean really is just an ordinary girl at heart," Paimon remarked, swaying her finger knowingly.
"Big Sister Jean, Klee has a surprise for you too!" Not to be outdone, Klee rummaged through her backpack.
Then she pulled out a grilled fish. "Here! A super delicious grilled fish!"
"Klee!" Jean glared at her.
"Uh-oh... I ssed up~" Klee finally realized—this ant her fish-bombing had been exposed.
"Klee... Klee will go report to solitary confinent now..."
Now she might not even get to attend Jean's thank-you party.
In the final part of the story, the Traveler and Jean had a private conversation.
[Jean: "Compared to 'Lionfang Knight,' 'Dandelion Knight' really does suit better."]
["'Lionfang Knight' represents Vennessa's struggle for Mondstadt in the past."]
["'Dandelion Knight' represents the future she envisioned for the Knights..."]
["Whether in the skies above or the gentle winds around us, Lady Vennessa must still be watching over us."]
May the wind guide you.
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The Leo Minor Chapter concludes.
Character Voiceline · Jean: About Vennessa
"Vennessa has always been my role model. Hmm? You say 'Great Hero'?
I don't strive to beco a great hero—I just want to protect Mondstadt's freedom, the way Vennessa did."
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