Chapter 529: I will certainly not let down the expectations of my number one fan!

Gu Chen walked slowly toward the direction of Windrise.

【Nilou】: Looking at Mr. Gu Chen's back, it feels a bit sorrowful and reluctant to part. (Nilou in thought)

【Collei】: In this life, Mr. Gu Chen was born with knowledge, just like Miss Furina said, like the reincarnation of a Martial Emperor... Even if Mr. Gu Chen was mature from a young age, Mr. Varka must have been special to him, right? He was like a teacher, a friend, and even played a role like a father; he must be very important to Mr. Gu Chen! Little Klee was very sad when she parted from her mother. I don't know how long it will be before Mr. Varka returns from his first long journey. Mr. Gu Chen feeling a bit sorrowful is also a sign that he cherishes Mr. Varka! (Collei unresponsive)

【Tighnari】: From this, we can actually see that Mr. Gu Chen has very rich emotions in this issue. In this issue, he seems to be a true human, a human with complex and rich emotions.

【Kaeya】: Although I really want to make a snarky comment, the Sect Leader in this state is indeed a real person!

【Azhdaha】: Indeed.

【Neuvillette】: Human emotions? I didn't understand them very well before, but after watching the video, I understand a little... (Deep in thought)

【Paimon】: We've arrived at Windrise. Huh? Is that Barbara?

Windrise is a vast grassland with gentle terrain, where only a large tree grows by the stream and a Statue of the Seven stands tall.

That large tree carries a legendary aura.

Legend has it that a thousand years ago, the Mondstadt hero Vennessa ascended to Celestia from here to become a god.

History is hard to verify, but this towering tree has indeed existed, and the wind blowing around it is always gentle.

After arriving here, Gu Chen was surprised to find Barbara there too. Her still-youthful face carried sorrow and confusion as she sat alone on the giant tree roots, letting the wind blow over her.

Seeming to hear footsteps, Barbara turned her head and saw Gu Chen. After a moment of shock, she quickly stood up and saluted: "Vice... ah, Grand, Grand Master!"

Almost calling him by the wrong title, Barbara lowered her head timidly.

"No need to be nervous."

Gu Chen's gentle voice came, and he immediately added: "It is not working hours now; you can call me Gu Chen, no need to be formal."

Without the reprimand she had feared, Barbara breathed a sigh of relief.

She gathered her courage and asked: "Is Mr. Gu Chen also here to catch the breeze?"

"... Yes."

Gu Chen nodded and then smiled: "You might not believe it, but when Varka first picked me up, it was actually right here."

"Eh?"

It was the first time Barbara had heard of this.

Although everyone knew Gu Chen was picked up by Varka for the Knights, they had never heard exactly where.

"I don't know how I arrived in this world. The first time I opened my eyes, I saw Varka passing by, so I cried to attract his attention, and the rest is what everyone knows."

Gu Chen spoke with a hint of reminiscence, as if recalling that day many years ago.

"So, you are actually very reluctant to see Grand Master Varka leave, right?" Barbara asked softly.

"Unh-huh."

Gu Chen did not shy away, nodding as he said: "But it's alright, there will be chances to meet again in the future, it's just that I don't know when he will return."

After a sigh, Gu Chen asked: "What about you? Why are you here?"

"I..."

Barbara's eyes dimmed as she replied: "Father stepped down from his position as Bishop last night and went out with Grand Master Varka. I'm the only one left at the church, and I don't even know what to do today..."

"I see... You weren't there when we sent them off earlier?" Gu Chen asked, puzzled.

Barbara replied: "We already said our goodbyes last night. I came here early this morning to pray for Father, hoping that his adventure with Grand Master Varka goes smoothly."

The breeze blew, and the young girl before him pursed her lips, her youthful face full of reluctance and the anxiety of being left alone.

Barbara is much younger than Jean; she is only twelve years old now.

Her father, Simon, was her pillar of support. Although she occasionally sees her sister and mother, those feelings feel very strange to her.

Now that her father has gone on a long journey, she is full of confusion about herself.

After understanding, Gu Chen said softly: "What do you think of Jean?"

"Eh?"

Suddenly asked this, Barbara replied hurriedly: "Everyone respects my sister, and my sister does her job very well. Of course, I respect her too~!"

"No."

Gu Chen shook his head.

Barbara was stunned, only hearing Gu Chen say: "You are still young, perhaps you haven't seen deeper yet."

"Jean really wants to be close to you, her sister, but you seem very afraid, which has left her with no opportunity. After you left in a hurry yesterday, Jean was sad for a while because of it."

"Is, is that so?" Barbara was very surprised.

"Yes." Gu Chen nodded affirmatively and continued: "There aren't many people in the Knights who know you are sisters, but it's not a small number either."

"I believe the breakdown of the relationship between Bishop Simon and Lady Frederica shouldn't affect you sisters. Although you were separated when you were very young, the same blood flows through you. You don't need to worry about your feelings changing just because you've grown up. She has always seen you as her sister; it's just that years of knight training and busy work have left her with little free time to visit you, and every time she does visit you..."

Gu Chen didn't continue, but Barbara understood.

Barbara took a deep breath before saying: "I understand!"