Chapter 357: Chapter 359: Diluc Comes Knocking

Genshin Impact: I’m The Envoy of Snezhnaya

Chapter 359: Diluc Comes Knocking

There was actually one thing that Diluc had never been able to figure out.

For example, the bard whom the Ausbilder had knocked out using the so-called "Anemo Archon’s Drunken Dream"—what role did that bard play in the Ausbilder’s plans? The Ausbilder wouldn’t knock out a completely unrelated person for no reason, would he?

So while the bard was still unconscious, Diluc began investigating the bard’s identity.

According to his findings, this bard had only recently appeared in Mondstadt. Though he looked rather youthful, he played music exceptionally well.

Even the narrative ballads he sang were mostly ancient pieces from a thousand years ago.

But apart from that, he was just an ordinary bard.

A few days of busking in a tavern wouldn’t even earn him enough to buy a single bottle of apple cider.

If not for the occasional passerby giving him food, he probably would have starved to death in the tavern.

So why had the Ausbilder set his sights on him?

After today’s incident, Diluc believed he finally understood.

Remember the bard’s characteristics mentioned earlier?

He was well-versed in many classical melodies and had considerable knowledge of poems about Old Mondstadt.

That meant he was also one of the few people in Mondstadt who knew what Dvalin actually looked like.

The Ausbilder must have approached this bard to consult him about matters concerning Dvalin.

As for why he knocked him out with Anemo Archon’s Drunken Dream, it was probably because he feared that if someone later questioned the bard, they might deduce that the "evil dragon" was actually Dvalin.

That way, if the Ausbilder wanted to stir up trouble using the Stormterror incident, the truth wouldn’t be discovered too quickly.

"Ausbilder..."

After going around in circles, the matter had ultimately returned to the Ausbilder again.

Compared with other places, the Goth Grand Hotel had suffered the least damage.

It almost seemed as though... they had prepared in advance.

Moreover, the Fatui agents who had been roaming throughout the city had nearly all returned here. Under the instructions of the Fatui counselor, they were helping the Knights of Favonius repair parts of the city.

Yes, helping.

No matter how many schemes the Fatui might have been carrying out behind the scenes in Mondstadt, on the surface they were still an official diplomatic delegation sent by Snezhnaya.

When a friendly nation encountered trouble, they had to lend assistance.

"Isn’t this Master Diluc from Dawn Winery? What wind has blown someone of your stature here? Stormterror perhaps?"

Anastasia had clearly noticed the fiery red figure approaching the hotel. After all, at a time like this, very few people dared come near them.

However, the tone of her voice wasn’t very friendly.

To the Fatui, this major figure in Mondstadt’s wine industry was a significant nuisance.

Diluc had openly and secretly opposed the Fatui more than once. But because of his status, they couldn’t exactly send Pyro Agents to assassinate him, so he had long been a thorn in Anastasia’s side.

"Is the Ausbilder here? I have business with him."

Diluc paid little attention to Anastasia’s sarcastic tone.

As a "free man" who had long since left the Knights, he didn’t need to be as cautious as Jean. If someone deserved a cold response, he would give it to them.

"Lord Ausbilder is extremely busy. How could he possibly have time to meet you? If you have something to say, tell me. At the moment, all matters in Mondstadt are being handled by me."

In truth, Anastasia had no idea what the Ausbilder was busy doing every day. But judging by how he appeared and disappeared like a phantom, he was probably plotting something big.

For all she knew, today’s Stormterror attack might even have been Lord Ausbilder’s handiwork.

After all, the moment Lord Ausbilder returned... the dragon appeared soon after.

If all of this were merely a coincidence... then it would be far too much of a coincidence.

So how could Anastasia possibly allow Diluc to interfere with Lord Ausbilder’s plans?

If the incident where the Grand Master took away all the elite knights had already made her admire the Ausbilder, then now it had completely turned into worship.

"Some matters aren’t something a mere counselor like you can decide. So you’d better step aside."

With his arms crossed over his chest, Diluc spoke with clear hostility in his tone, as if he might start fighting at any moment.

"I’m sorry, but Lord Ausbilder has entrusted all affairs of Mondstadt to me. So I really can decide most things."

If she were an ordinary Fatui member, she might have been intimidated by the imposing aura surrounding Diluc.

But as a Fatui counselor, Anastasia had seen all kinds of storms.

Even when facing Grand Master Varka—someone Bai Luo himself had never met—she had managed to stand her ground.

So why would she be intimidated by nothing more than a winery owner?

The Fatui gathered nearby slowly closed in, clearly intending to surround the troublemaking Diluc.

At the same time, the Vision on Diluc’s body faintly began to glow.

"What’s all this noise about?"

Just as the situation was about to explode, the doors of the Goth Grand Hotel opened.

Bai Luo walked out wearing a mask.

Following behind him was Jianna, who had just finished her special training.

Perhaps she hadn’t fully mastered the signature walking style of an Electro Cicin Mage yet, but she already looked fairly convincing.

"Lord Ausbilder, it’s just a small matter. You don’t need to worry, I’ll handle it for you."

The moment Anastasia saw Bai Luo come out, the admiration in her eyes could barely be restrained, and her tone was filled with respect.

This left Bai Luo somewhat confused.

Had he... somehow taken the blame for something again without realizing it?

That wouldn’t do.

All this time, he had been the one throwing the blame onto others, since when did he start mysteriously taking the blame himself?

Thinking carefully about it... It seemed that ever since he stopped hanging around Tartaglia, he had begun shouldering all kinds of blame.

Yes, the problem definitely lay with that guy.

"Diluc?"

Prompted by Anastasia, Bai Luo finally noticed the person surrounded by the Fatui.

But the response he received... came from two voices.

One of them belonged to Luke, the guard stationed behind him at the door.

How should one put it...

Having watched Jianna rise rapidly in status, Luke had long been extremely envious. Even now, he still couldn’t figure out where he fell short compared to her.

Why would Lord Ausbilder value someone who was practically blind, yet never spare him even a glance?

So when he heard the name "Luc" in Ausbilder’s words, he subconsciously ignored the "Di" at the beginning of Diluc’s name.

It could only be said that he desired promotion far too desperately.

When he realized that the Ausbilder hadn’t been calling him at all, he was so embarrassed he practically wished he could dig the whole Angel’s Share tavern into the ground.

Fortunately, no one else paid attention to his reaction.

Only Jianna, standing behind Bai Luo, gave him a questioning look, which made him feel slightly better.

"Let’s talk," Diluc said to Bai Luo, ignoring Anastasia’s dissatisfied expression.

"About several matters."

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