Chapter 10: Is it you who understands the Anemo Archon, or is it me?

He didn't understand what they were saying.

Could it be that they were talking about that Holy Lyre der Himmel?

But wasn't that enshrined deep within the cathedral?

It shouldn't be possible for them to be asking such a question.

Unexpectedly, although that resident was tipsy and his speech was slurred,

the moment he brought this up, the people around seemed to perk up, one after another, quickly adding their own input.

Some were even arguing until their faces were red and their necks were thick.

It was just like a marketplace.

Venti was left even more bewildered, completely confused.

What kind of "dual-use treasure" that contains the power of the Anemo Archon and can transform into a powerful knight?

A Knight of Favonius?

And there were other "small-scale" Anemo treasures that could constantly switch between different powers.

Things like flying, diving into the sea, wind currents, extreme speed, tornadoes, sandstorms, and so on—all were supposedly possible.

Down below, they could defeat monsters—even Hilichurls weren't a match for a single blow—and up above, they could strike down users of evil artifacts, blasting apart those wicked fellows who utilized the power of gods.

It actually made Venti laugh.

Have the people of Mondstadt become this interesting? They actually believe such boring rumors.

Too naive and cute.

How could such things possibly exist?

Thinking too much, thinking way too much.

He was certain that no such secret treasure existed.

So Venti shook his head with a wry smile, feeling the urge to burst into laughter.

Then, he couldn't help but answer these residents.

"Don't think about it, there's no such Anemo secret treasure. In fact, the Anemo Archon didn't leave behind many treasures containing his power."

"That Holy Lyre der Himmel is already considered the most prominent treasure of the Anemo Archon."

"There really isn't anything else."

However, through the words of so many people, Venti managed to figure out the origin of the matter.

So that was it.

It was because a novel had recently become very popular in Mondstadt, titled *Kamen Rider W*.

Just the name "City of Wind" was enough for people to understand that it was written about Mondstadt. **CHAPTER 19**

The plot of this novel tells the story of two young men who use Anemo secret treasures to fight against an evil force called [Museum].

This Museum extracts the power from the remains of gods to manufacture tools, which they then sell to others.

They do this to collect data and observe effects, in order to further improve and enhance them.

As for the "detective" part, it was also easy to understand.

Using wit and courage, constantly gathering information, finding the culprits causing chaos, and then engaging in battle.

Even Venti felt that the author was a talent.

This plot was indeed very interesting.

It had strategy, information gathering, various interesting treasure settings, intense battles, and involved so many elements like the power of the Anemo Archon and the power of gods.

It could be said to be very eye-catching, with plenty of gimmicks.

Even he had never thought of the inspiration to create such flashy treasures.

It was no wonder it became a hit.

After all, just the plot of different users of divine power being beaten by the power of the Anemo Archon—

as a nation that worships the Anemo Archon, wouldn't that sense of satisfaction hit them instantly?

A sense of honor was established.

What a genius.

Moreover, the person who wrote this novel was a very famous knight of the Knights of Favonius, the [Wind Knight].

This made the work even more popular.

This point also surprised Venti.

Are there still such young people in the Knights of Favonius today? Very interesting.

As for why these people believed such Anemo secret treasures really existed,

Venti felt that, on one hand, it might be because that Wind Knight was indeed very famous; if it had been an ordinary person, the credibility would have plummeted immediately.

Furthermore.

Not to mention the Anemo secret treasures.

That "evil god tool" made his skin crawl.

As the Anemo Archon Barbatos, he was well-informed and had seen much, so how could he not hear it?

The prototype of this thing was actually a Delusion, right!

Something from the Fatui.

It was no wonder everyone said the novel's descriptions were very realistic, allowing people to feel as if they were there, and from the text alone, one could feel that pressure and deterrence coming from a god, making people break out in a cold sweat.

Marveling at and feeling extremely wary of the powerful and eerie power of the gods.

That's a given!

Because the author of this novel was writing specifically based on the power and characteristics of a Delusion; it was something that already existed in reality.

Could it not be real?

It couldn't be more real!

Of course, this also revealed a shocking fact.

That was that this Wind Knight had faced a Delusion head-on, and it was even possible that he had fought against someone using a Delusion!

Not simple at all.

So, since the villain's tools in the book were so realistic, it was easy for everyone to think that the Anemo secret treasures might also be real!

And then, added to the fact that the people here had been drinking, that was why they were like this.

However, Venti overlooked one point.

That was the residents' faith in their own god.

After he stated that this Anemo secret treasure did not exist, a scholar who looked relatively refined stood up and directly denied his statement.

Very excitedly.

"You, a bard, don't understand at all what the power of the Anemo Archon and secret treasures are!"

"Young man, you are still too young."

Venti: .......

This left Venti speechless, and he smiled at it.

"Wait, how can you so flatly deny the knowledge of a bard?"

"Is it possible that I am indeed very knowledgeable about the power of the Anemo Archon?"

Unexpectedly, that scholar directly glared at him with a red face and thick neck.

"Is it you who understands the Anemo Archon, or is it me?!! I am a scholar, and my research into the history of Lord Barbatos is very deep, so I think that treasure might really exist."

Then the scholar continued to speak.

"Do not underestimate the great power of the Anemo Archon Barbatos. The reason Mondstadt can have such a beautiful and free today is entirely due to his divine power protecting us."

"So, even if there isn't an Anemo secret treasure like the one in the book, perhaps the Anemo Archon left behind other similar items; that is also very possible!"

"As a citizen of Mondstadt, how can one not trust Lord Anemo Archon?!!"

"Everyone, am I right?"

"Right!!!"

For a moment, these drunken residents echoed him one after another, their voices resounding through the tavern.

Such a scene made Venti scratch his head with an embarrassed smile.

"Ehe, alright, maybe it really does exist."

"You are all right."

Seeing Venti say this, the scholar's tone softened, and he revealed a smile again.

Then he muttered something.

That's right.

Everyone is a child of the Anemo Archon.

And he went back to drinking.

Venti also smiled; this trip to Mondstadt was truly interesting.

And their way of thinking—

perhaps it would spark a grand adventure movement to search for the Anemo Archon's treasures.

Who knows. **CHAPTER 20**