When Zhong Li arranged a detailed task for Mandrill, the city of freedom was thousands of miles away, at the gate of Mondstadt.
Wendy came out of the tavern and tried to leave the city secretly, but was unexpectedly stopped by Swann and Lawrence, the knights of the west wind who were guarding the city gate.
"May Barbatos and the wind protect you, poet. The wilderness outside the city is very dangerous. Don't go out of the city at night."
Swann stepped in front of Wendy, who was about to sneak out, and put his right hand across his chest in salute.
The little poet who was caught did not show any regret at all. Instead, he blinked his clear and beautiful eyes, smelling of alcohol, and held his harp with a harmless smile.
"Hey... I have something urgent to do when I leave the city. Captain Qin and I are very familiar with each other..."
"That's not okay. There are many bards like you who go out late at night and are surrounded by monsters."
Swann saw through Wendy's lie at a glance, but seeing the little poet's eyes looking around, it seemed that he had not given up on his plan to leave the city.
"No matter what emergency you have, you should put your own safety first. If you have problems that cannot be solved, you can ask for help from the Knights of the West Wind."
Swann did not have the eyes of God, nor did he have extraordinary physique or peerless swordsmanship skills. He even almost delayed the task of defending the city because of drunkenness.
The gods did not send gifts for his occasional prayers.
Most ordinary people envy the powerful strength of the owners of the Eye of God, and do not have much respect for the ordinary Knights of the West Wind, especially the freedom-loving Mondstadt people.
But as a city gate guard, Swann understood his responsibility and could only try to persuade the other party with his words.
"Ahem, actually I also have the eyes of God!"
Seeing that her cuteness could not win the sympathy of the serious-looking guard, Wendy touched her head in distress, took the harp back into her arms, took off the green glass beads hanging from her waist, and waved it in front of the guard's eyes.
"These are just ordinary glass beads... The Glory Wind Store purchased Eye of God souvenirs of various colors from Liyue."
Swann looked at it carefully and immediately recognized that the emerald green eye of God in Wendy's hand was just an ordinary glass bead, and then stared at the bard in front of him with a critical look.
This green guy also wants to use this little trick to deceive the well-informed Knight of the West Wind.
He must not be allowed to sneak out.
"What are you talking about."
Just when Wendy was about to open her mouth to defend herself, a cold voice attracted the attention of several people.
Mr. Diluc, wearing a black nobleman's clothing, walked over with his arms folded. His short red shoulder-length hair looked quite neat, he was tall and elegant, and the slightly indifferent expression on his face made him even more repulsive.
The temperament of thousands of miles away.
"Master Diluc!"
Wendy rushed to Diluc aggrievedly and grabbed the noble man's arm pitifully.
Even after knowing Wendy's true identity, Angel's Gift still refused to sell him alcoholic beverages.
However, Morningside Winery was obviously very tolerant of Wendy's stealing behavior, and Diluc would even let people put a few bottles of wine on the terrace of the winery.
You don’t have to think about it to know who it is for.
However, whenever Wendy was drinking on the terrace of the winery, Diluc would always appear on time, sit opposite him, and look at him with those unwavering eyes.
Being stared at in horror, Wendy could only leave some small objects with the power of the wind element as drink money, then left in dejection and ran to the giant tree in the wind to drink.
"Team Diluc...Sir, this little poet wants to go out of the city late at night, and he also tries to deceive us with the Eyes of the False God."
Swann opened his mouth to describe what happened in surprise, but when he called Diluc by his name, he could clearly see his brows furrowing slightly.
Master Diluc really doesn't like to talk about the past.
Guard Swann looked at him with admiration.
Many people have forgotten that Mondstadt's last cavalry captain was Lord Diluc, and Swann even worked under the legendary Captain Diluc of the Knights of the West Wind.
Master Diluc completed the test of the Knights at the age of fourteen, swore an oath to protect Mondstadt, and successfully became a member of the Westwind Knights. Later, due to his active performance, he was promoted to the youngest cavalry captain in advance.
However, the accident many years ago caused the relationship between Mr. Diluc and his colleagues in the Cavalry to become increasingly estranged, and in the end he even voluntarily resigned from the position of captain of the cavalry.
The current cavalry captain of the Knights of the West Wind is Kaia, but Diluc's years of prestige and aristocratic temperament almost made Swann unable to help but call out that name that no one has mentioned for a long time.
However, Diluc just nodded slightly, then turned to Wendy, who was looking at him eagerly, and coughed: "I recently developed a wine, and I just want to find someone to try it."
He understood what Swann meant.
The Fengshen of Mondstadt obviously had something urgent to do when he left the city. Although he was not sure whether it was a serious matter, he had no reason not to cooperate.
However, before Diluc finished speaking, Wendy couldn't wait to raise her little hands and open her eyes wide.
"Me, me!"
"Master Diluc, can it be done? Can it be done? Can it be done?"
Seeing Wendy's excited look, the corners of Diluc's mouth twitched.
Did this guy not understand what he meant?
I just wanted to find an excuse to take him out of the city. There was no new wine in his winery.
"Then come back to the winery with me."
Diluc glanced at Swann calmly, and then walked towards the bridge over the Cider Lake as if no one was there.
Wendy followed Diluc proudly. When passing by the door, she didn't forget to stick out her tongue and make a face at the guarding Zephyr Knight.
Along the southwest road, the two set out towards Chenxi Winery.
Just when we arrived at the Wind God Statue near the winery, a light rain suddenly started falling in the sky.
Diluc continued to move forward indifferently. It didn't matter that his fiery red hair was wet by raindrops, but Wendy hurried to the nearby pond, picked two lotus leaves, covered one on top of her head, and handed the other to
Diluc.
One drop after another, the rain hits the windows of Chenxi Winery. The glass of this window has as long a history as this centuries-old family. However, under the careful care of its successive owners, it can still reflect the scenery so clearly.
The lights surrounding the winery on a hazy rainy night.
"Sir Wendy, do you really plan to go back to the winery with me?"
Diluc refused without hesitation the stupid suggestion of putting a green lotus leaf on his head. He looked at the dim yellow lights of the manor in the distance and didn't know what he was thinking.
"Eh? Didn't you say there is new wine?"
"There is never any new wine."
Diluc responded with a cold face, and the impatience in his words was quite obvious.
"Um...okay..."
Wendy raised the lotus leaf in disappointment, stood on tiptoes with her lips pouted, stretched her neck to take a look at the vineyards of the winery, and murmured as she ran towards Benlang.
Puddles began to form on the road leading to Dawn Winery. The rain in this season is beneficial to the growth of grapes, and the rain in Mondstadt will also follow the guidance of the wind, along the scattered small
lakes and streams to where they belong.
"He is indeed a strange adult without a smile..."
Wendy did not deliberately lower her voice, and Diluc, who was soaked by the rain, could hear it clearly.
When Diluc returned to the manor, the maids frightenedly brought towels to wipe off the water drops for Diluc, prepared hot water and a change of clothes, and headed to the bathroom to wash away the rain stains.
After washing properly, Diluc casually put a towel on his head, entered the head of the family's office room, stood thoughtfully by the window, and looked in the direction of Benlang's leader.
The head maid Adeline knocked lightly on the open door, then walked in and put down the hot tea and biscuits in her hands. She straightened up and said to Diluc who was standing by the window: "Master Diluc, I will prepare something for you."
Had hot tea and snacks."
"Got it."
The red-haired nobleman tilted his head and responded.
It was raining so hard, Charles should still be receiving the drunkards who had nowhere to go because of the rain at Angel's Gift, and the people who worked at Dawn Winery were also playing piano and singing in their cabins.
"Adeline."
Thinking of Wendy's muttering before leaving, Diluc stopped the head maid who was about to leave the room.
"If you feel cold, light up the fireplace in the lobby and let the people in the winery stay warm together."
It was rare for Diluc to speak to the maid at home in such a gentle tone.
"Eh? Okay!"
Adeline was flattered and exited the room, and then smiled and called everyone in the manor to tell about Diluc's sudden change.