Chapter 153 After the Dragon Disaster
Feeling Shi Jie's unbearable resentful look, Wang Hao couldn't help but shudder.
"Ahem, what about the loss?"

Wang Hao quickly shifted his attention and asked.

When talking about business, Shi Jie also put away his resentful look and answered seriously: "Because No. 3 reminded us in advance, no one was injured and the damage to the building was not too big, but it will take time to repair it. In addition, many documents were blown away by the wind, which seriously affected the work."

"Are there any important documents?" Wang Hao asked.

Shi Jie shook his head: "The important documents are in the safe, it's okay."

"That's fine. Don't worry. This is the last time. The Knights will handle it."

Wang Hao nodded, comforted Shi Jie, and then looked at Zhiyi: "This time the commotion was quite big. You should bring some gifts to visit the Liyue citizens who are still in Mondstadt, comfort them and reassure them that the disaster will soon be over. If there are any difficulties, help them."

Zhiyi nodded: "Okay, I'll arrange it in a moment."

Wang Hao pondered for a moment, then continued, "Well, then in the name of Liyue, donate some Mora to the ordinary Mondstadt people who have been severely affected by the disaster."

Zhiyi nodded: "How much do you want to donate?"

"Well...how much money do we have left?" Wang Hao looked at Shi Jie on the other side.

Shi Jie immediately replied: "Excluding the funds that have been occupied by the budget, there are about three million Mora that can be mobilized at present."

Originally, the embassy's funds were to be transferred from Liyue, but later, as the embassy promoted exchanges between the two sides several times,

The embassy also launched many Liyue-themed souvenirs.

Although these souvenirs are not expensive and the profit margins are very thin, they are still popular.

Not only in Mond, many people also purchase it and sell it in other countries. I heard that the business is good.

This also resulted in the embassy having ample funds.

"Then donate one million and have the financial staff follow up. Don't just donate it and leave it alone."

Wang Hao casually reported a number.

When he was a child, he regarded Mora as the most important thing.
Using ordinary lilies to impersonate glass lilies to make money can be said to be a small-time profiteer.

But as the power and strength in his hands gradually increased,

He gradually stopped thinking much of Mora.
Of course, he still understood the importance of Mora, but his attitude towards Mora had gradually changed.

His life goal also changed from becoming a big businessman to a more glorious existence.

"Okay." Zhiyi nodded, "I will contact the Knights."

The embassy certainly cannot do this on its own; it must cooperate with the Knights Templar.

Shi Jie did not refute. After all, the money was earned in Mond, so he might as well donate it.

Moreover, this is also a move that is beneficial to Liyue's image.

It's a good thing.

The three of them discussed some details, and then began to clean up the embassy with the staff.

Although Wang Hao doesn't do everything personally like Keqing, he will still be with everyone after such a disaster.

This is a matter of attitude.

the other side,
Ying and Paimon also followed Kaia to the Knights Building.

Then I saw a few people in strange clothes coming out of the building.
And his expression was very gloomy, obviously he had just experienced an unpleasant communication.

"It's the fools."

Kaiya knew Ying was unfamiliar with everything, so he explained,
"They are the envoys of Zhidong. After the Grand Master left, they became very uneasy. I guess they are going to use the dragon disaster to make trouble for Master Qin again."

The Winter's Mission?
Ying thought of the Liyue ambassador before.

It sounds the same, but it feels...

Ying still has a better impression of the gentle young ambassador from before.

No one likes a guy who looks gloomy at first sight.

And that’s exactly the feeling the Fatui give people.

"Let's go, Captain Qin is waiting for you inside."

After briefly talking about the Fatui Mission, Kaeya led each person and their faction into the Knights Templar building and came to the leader's office.

At this time,
Jean and Lisa were talking too.

"The Fatui are becoming more and more arrogant."

Qin's expression was somewhat unchanged. She had just refuted the Fatui.
"This was something that was already expected, wasn't it? The Grand Commander had already told us about this situation before he left." Lisa still looked lazy.

"Can't they form a normal delegation like Wang Hao did?" Qin said angrily.

She actually had a very good temper, but when she thought about the Fatui's recent aggressiveness, she couldn't help but get angry.

"Haha, how is that possible? If you compare them to Wang Hao, Wang Hao will think you are scolding him."

Lisa smiled.

She had a very good impression of Wang Hao. Except for the first time when he borrowed a book and did not return it due to work, Wang Hao was always her tea friend.

The two would have tea parties in the library and chat about some profound knowledge.

Apart from Albedo, Wang Hao is one of the few people in Mondstadt who can pick up the topic of Lisa.

And Albedo... spent much more time in the snowy mountains than in Mondstadt.

So, Wang Hao can be considered as Lisa's book friend and tea friend.

"Well, I just said that. The last time Wang Hao came over, he also told me that we can't let Tevarin continue to wreak havoc. If we agree, he can take action..."

Qin felt helpless.
It's not that the Knights can't deal with Tevarin. After all, Tevarin is a thousand-year-old power and a country blessed by the ruling power.

It is still possible to deal with a wounded and crazy wind dragon.

However, in Qin's opinion, Tevarin, the Dragon of the East Wind, is the guardian of Mondstadt, and it shouldn't be like this.

It's not so much that the Knights are inactive, but rather that they are searching for a way to cure Tevarin.

"Forget it. Even though he promised the Grand Commander that he would help, it's not without cost. Besides, it would be best if he didn't have to do this favor." Lisa shook her head.

If they really want to deal with the Wind Demon Dragon, why would they need Wang Hao? The Knights can handle it themselves.

"Alas, these are troubled times." Qin shook her head helplessly, "By the way, has Kaiya gone to call for help?"

"Well, that blond stranger was able to fight against Tevarin. Moreover, when Tevarin flew away, I clearly felt that the violent aura on him was much less. Perhaps this is the answer to the problem."

There is one more thing that neither of them mentioned.

Before, Ying used the wind-transforming wind bullet to attack Tevarin in mid-air.

Others might not be able to see it, but as high-ranking members of the Knights Templar, they could always recognize that the power of the wind was very similar to the means used by the legendary wind god Barbatos.

Just like the wind of rebellion and change at the beginning, now, perhaps it is also the wind from a foreign land that Lord Barbatos is blowing?

As I was waiting, there was a knock on the office door.

'Tap, tap, tap.'

Qin's expression was shocked, and her expression became serious: "Please come in."

The door opened and Kaia and Amber walked in with the blond traveler.

"Captain Qin, the traveler is here."

Kaia spoke up.

Qin looked at Ying... and Paimon.

Then she placed one hand on her chest and greeted them, "Welcome to Mondstadt, the travelers who came with the wind. I am the acting leader, Jean. This is Lisa, the librarian of the Knights."

Lisa, who was introduced, smiled and said, "Ah, are you a kind-hearted kid who came to help because we are short of manpower?"

As he spoke, he looked at Ying and said, "She's really cute, but the timing is not very good... Since the Wind Demon Dragon was revived, it has been moving around the city and causing chaos.

Now the flow of elements and the circulation of earth veins in Mond have become like a ball of thread that has been caught by a cat.

This is the worst situation for a magician... Both the skin and mood will become worse..."

Beside her, Qin nodded and said, "If you are not affected by these things, perhaps the Knights will have a better way to help you than the missing person notice."

Ying came to find her brother, and Qin had already learned this from Amber in advance.

First talk about the problem, then talk about the problems it affects.

This set of words is still very useful.
But Qin did not immediately ask Ying to continue helping. Instead, she changed the subject: "Please stay in Mondstadt for a while. Let the Knights of Favonius work hard to solve the problem."

Ying finally understood that the Knights of Favonius could help find her brother, but the most important thing now was to deal with the Wind Dragon.

So, she has to deal with the Wind Dragon.

"Let me help too." Ying took the initiative to speak.

If Wang Hao were here, the barrage of comments might explode. To complete one task, you must complete another task first. This routine is really old-fashioned.

But the old-fashioned approach works well, especially when it comes to targeting yellow-haired travelers. She always accepts extremely difficult tasks in this way.

Since Yingdu took the initiative to speak, the Knights would naturally not refuse.

After all, this is a force that can fight against the Wind Dragon.

So, everyone began to discuss the battle plan.

at the same time,

Wind Dragon Ruins,

Tevarin huddled weakly at the bottom of the tower.
Before escaping (crossed out), during the strategic retreat, although it had said harsh words to Wang Hao,

But in fact, the damage caused by that shot was not as easy to deal with as imagined.

The low moan of pain occasionally sounded in the dark space.
In Tevarin's eyes, clarity and madness intertwined.

Although Wang Hao's shot penetrated it, it also cleaned up a spot of blood stain.

From this point of view, Tevarin should thank Wang Hao.

Of course, it definitely doesn't want to say thank you now.

"Dragon, haha, betrayed dragon, poor dragon, pathetic dragon. (Abyss language)"

The rabbit-eared wizard flew out from the darkness,
It circled around Tevarin's huge head, taunting him constantly.

The filthy words from the abyss have the power to pollute the mind.

Coupled with the erosion of Du Lin's poisonous blood in the body,

Tevarin's aura began to become violent, and the madness in his eyes became more and more intense.

"Roar, Barbatos!" The sorrow of betrayal and the pain of poisonous blood eroded the wind dragon, which fell into madness again.
The momentary clarity brought by the penetrating wound disappeared again.

A long dragon roar came from the bottom of the tower, and the wind in Mondstadt fell into chaos again.

As the Guardian of the East Wind, Tevarin's authority over the wind is unquestionable.

The wind walls that enveloped the ancient capital continued to gather,
A visible torrent of elements poured into the tower.

At the bottom of the tower, Tevarin's entire dragon was enveloped by endless wind elements.

It greedily breathes the wind element,
As the dragon devoured the elements, the wounds that penetrated its body gradually healed.

Dragons are the highest level of elemental life.
In a sense, as long as the corresponding elements are provided, they can recover quickly.

As the wind wall covering the ancient capital provided endless elemental power, Tevarin's aura grew stronger.

But its eyes were blood red.

Outside the ancient capital,
Watching the wind wall surge,
A shadow emerged.

"Sure enough, what the adults said would happen here is really happening."

The one watching here is number six.
As early as when the dragon disaster began, Wang Hao sent people to monitor this place.

He knew what time Tevarin went out and what time he came home.

"I have to go back and report to the adults."

Number Six took a deep look at the surging wind wall, then turned and left.

……

It was several days later when Wang Hao received the news from No. 6.

"Sure enough, the Wind Demon Dragon has the power of wind, but unfortunately... I can't swallow it."

Wang Hao took the information sent by No. 6, his eyes calm.

【authority】,
He first learned this word from the barrage.

He also knew that the Eye of God was the embodiment of the fragments of the seven ruling authorities.

But Wang Hao knew better that his Divine Eye was different.

His power does not come from the fragments of authority held by any one person.

When Wang Hao saw that golden spot at that time, he already suspected that it was a fragment of power.

He devoured the resentment of the devil several times and grew.

In a sense, they are all fulfilling the authority that belongs to him.

It is precisely because of these secrets that Wang Hao has been purposefully inquiring about various news about the demons in recent years.

Whether it is from the barrage or in reality.

At present, the closest to him is the old city of Mondstadt where the Wind Dragon resides.
Over there is the lair of the old demon.

The tornado demon named Diakarabian, the King of the Fierce Winds, once ruled ancient Mondstadt from there.

It is very possible that there are remnants of the demonic power of the past there, but of course, it is also possible that there are none.

The other place is the ruins of the Salt God.

Over there, Wang Hao confirmed from the barrage that there were some demon treasures left behind.

Since the treasure can still be used, it means that the power inside is still there.

I heard that the Emperor will throw them into the sea in the end?

What a waste, I'd better eat it myself.

Wang Hao often thought like this.

Of course, the real feast that Wang Hao has been planning is Osel.

The others are all rotten fish and shrimp, but Osel is a lively giant octopus.

My thoughts wandered for a while.
Wang Hao came back to his senses and looked at No. 6: "There's no need to monitor that place anymore. The situation in Mondstadt has gradually calmed down recently. I believe the Knights have already taken action."

The sky has not been clear in Mondstadt since Tevarin's last attack.
But today it suddenly cleared up.
The heavy dark clouds and uneasy winds all dispersed.

This must be a joint effort of the Knights and the traveler.

Number Six remained silent and did not respond.

Among the death squad, only No. 3 would joke and talk to Wang Hao from time to time.

Although others respected Wang Hao as well, they were not used to talking to him.

This is probably the price of shadow magic.

Not good at speaking.

"I'll give you a day off and you can return to the team tomorrow."

Number Six nodded, sank into the shadows, and left.

Wang Hao looked out the window.
I started thinking about another thing.
Two years have passed, and soon it will be time for the ceremony of inviting the immortals.

According to the comments in the comments, this year will probably be the time when a dragon will drop from the sky.

"I don't know if the people of Liyue are ready."

There was a hint of worry in Wang Hao's eyes.

The Emperor's departure, even if it was just a fake death, would bring about great turmoil.
It is certain that the people of Liyue are unstable.

However, it's just a slight worry.

He has been preparing for so long, even changing the talisman with no taboos, all for... isn't it just for that day to come.

As long as he takes action at that time and turns Osel into food,
Then, Liyue, which has once again demonstrated its strength, will naturally calm down.

Although Wang Hao's ideal is to build an ideal country that does not rely on personal force for development,
But, ideals are ideals, and reality is reality.
In the case of Teyvat, without top-level military suppression, there is really no say.

unless……

Wang Hao showed a trace of helplessness in his eyes.
Unless all beings above ordinary people are eliminated.

Or provide a channel by which everyone can move upward and reach the top.

Otherwise, the ideal country will remain just an ideal.

"It's too early to think about this."

Shaking his head, Wang Hao returned his gaze to the desk.
The aftermath of the dragon disaster a few days ago is still there.
Many businessmen still in Mond have suffered losses and hope that the embassy will demand compensation from Mond.

This is not an impolite request.

After all, the dragon disaster is not a natural disaster, but a preventable one. It is the fault of the Knights who failed to guard properly and fulfill their responsibility to protect everyone.

From this point of view, it is normal to ask for compensation.

Moreover, these merchants did not cut off their trade with Mond even after the dragon disaster, which in itself can be regarded as supporting Mond.

They wanted compensation, but Wang Hao didn't think it was greed.

This compensation is indeed deserved.

But, not at this time.

Instead, we should wait until the dragon disaster is over and let the Knights take the initiative to give it to us.

This is the only way to restore the Knights' unfavorable image in the early stage of the Dragon Disaster.

It can also better restore trade between the two sides.

After a brief thought, Wang Hao wrote down his instructions, put the document aside, and picked up the next one.

This is a report on applying to the Knights Templar for funds to repair the embassy. I simply approved it.
And then the next one...

Originally, he didn't have to deal with these little things.

But Shi Jie went to deal with the aftermath of the dragon disaster, and Zhiyi went to appease the people and follow up on the donations.
In the end, Wang Hao had to do the work himself.

I continued to give instructions until the afternoon.

Wang Hao finally finished taking care of all these chores.

"I finally understand why Shi Jie looks so resentful every now and then. This tedious and boring paperwork really wears out my patience."

"No wonder Shi Jie gave up his power so quickly after Zhiyi came. It feels like all of this is just menial work."

After working for half a day, Wang Hao finally understood why Shi Jie and Zhiyi were so harmonious.

For Shi Jie, he is Wang Hao's deputy, responsible for handling most of Wang Hao's affairs.

But these things are really a waste of time.
Zhiyi just fills the gap in this part of the work.

In addition, Zhiyi himself has a desire for power (ambition), and is willing to take on more official duties.

So even though the two are competitors, they get along surprisingly well.

“It’s a kind of balance.”

Wang Hao smiled.
Then I looked out the window. It was afternoon, the weather was nice and the wind was blowing. I thought my friends who were out should be back by then.

[Don't sit in the office anymore, the plot has already begun, please participate actively. ]

[Yes, we want to see something interesting, not you sitting in an office.]

[Indeed, trivial matters are meaningless.]

[Hey, what files did the above person understand? ]

[No, there really can't be someone who can't understand Teyvat's common language for several years? ]

[Fuck, when did you guys evolve? Why didn’t you take me with you? ]

[The original player went a little too far. 】

[Not only the common language of Teyvat, I also know some of the immortal scrolls that Wang Hao often uses, but it is useless to draw them. ]

[Okay, okay, I'm the only one watching the live broadcast. You guys are all studying, right?]

【You guys are really awesome. 】

【…】

Looking at the noise of the barrage,
Wang Hao also stood up from behind his desk.

"Then go and have a look. Who knows, you might see some of the famous scenes that you remember."

(End of this chapter)