Chapter 18: Gourmet Tablecloth? Eh-he, there's such a good thing?

On the other side,

After accepting the commission from Jean, Lumine and Paimon did not rest much and headed straight for the Four Winds Temple.

After all, reading manga costs money now; without working hard, life is quite difficult.

Thanks to the boost from the Wind-Wind Fruit ability, Lumine quickly resolved the elemental chaos in the Four Winds Temple.

During this process, Paimon happily filmed quite a few videos.

They included Lumine slaying monsters like Hilichurls.

It was just enough for her to complete the second entry of "Traveler's Log."

After returning to hand in the mission, Lumine also received the title of "Honorary Knight" from the Knights of Favonius.

At the same time, she received several hundred thousand Mora as a reward.

"With this Mora, I won't have to worry about reading manga for the next few days."

Walking out of the Knights of Favonius, Lumine smiled very happily.

Only by experiencing the benefits of the Wind-Wind Fruit firsthand would you know how good reading manga is.

So Lumine's eagerness to read manga grew even more.

Paimon nodded in agreement.

After all, she was still craving the 【Gourmet Tablecloth】 the boss mentioned.

"By the way, Lumine, there was something you didn't say just now."

"The thing we saw back then, besides the dragon and the crystals, there was clearly one more thing."

Paimon looked at Lumine and asked in confusion.

"I don't think he's a good person."

"Hmm, you really do remember him, that green guy! He's dressed just as green as that passerby downstairs."

Paimon pointed at the figure downstairs.

"That... looks like him in person..."

Lumine was somewhat speechless.

What a coincidence, to run into him like this.

"Eh?"

Paimon's face was filled with surprise, and she hurriedly said, "Then let's go over and take a look."

Lumine nodded.

Afterwards, the two followed and arrived at the plaza beneath the Anemo Archon statue.

Sure enough, they saw that green guy gently playing the lyre.

Accompanied by a pleasant melody, Venti began to sing.

"The story I wish to tell begins in ancient times, when..."

It must be said, Venti's street-performing skills were quite impressive; after listening, Lumine and Paimon joined the crowd and gave some Mora.

"So it's you two, the Honorary Knight, the great hero of Mondstadt!"

Seeing the two approaching, Venti said with a smile.

Having driven back the invading Stormterror, one could indeed be called the great hero of Mondstadt.

"Eh, he said we are great heroes!"

Paimon was overjoyed after hearing this.

"Hello, traveler from a foreign land whom I've met once; I am the bard Venti."

"More accurately, the reigning champion of the 'Most Beloved Bard of Mondstadt' for three consecutive terms."

"Is there something you need from me?"

While introducing himself, Venti glanced at Lumine.

This was the person who possessed powerful wind-controlling abilities, even stronger than those with Anemo Vision users.

"So you're a bard; in that case, my and Lumine's deeds can be sung about."

Little Paimon's mood became even happier.

Lumine gave Paimon an annoyed glare, then explained the matter of the Dragon's Tears.

After some conversation, the two learned about Dvalin, the Stormterror's situation.

He had gone mad because he was corrupted by an Abyss Mage.

In the end, just like the original plot, Lumine was tricked into agreeing to go steal the Skyward Harp with Venti that night.

"Lumine, how did you previously conjure such a powerful azure dragon?"

Before leaving, Venti still couldn't help but ask.

Regarding Lumine's powerful strength, he was still very curious.

"It's because of Boss Han's manga."

Lumine did not hide it.