chapter 9: inside the city of wind (Aden).

3:30 pm (later)

Just as both I and the others arrived at Mondstadt, I was starting to take in the view of the city and how lively it was as I knew that I was living in a safe zone where i could enjoy the view.

"Let me officially introduce the city of wind, dandelions, and freedom-- Travelers under the protection of the knights of Favonius -- welcome to Mondstadt!" Amber said as she greeted us in the city.

"Well this place looks amazing but, may I ask why my hands are tied behind my back," I asked Amber as she smiled at me.

"Well Aden the knights of Favonius want to keep you under their watchful eye for reasons," Amber responded while taking the knife (which was covered in blood) off my hands.

"Finally no more having to camp outdoors!" Paimon said excitedly.

"Looks amazing," I said in amazement as Amber nodded as She smiled while I agreed.

"But... the city folk don't look too cheery," paimon said a little concerned about what she was seeing.

"I agree with you paimon. something must have disturbed them since we came here. Either they are not happy that we are here or they are tense and on edge about what is going on!." I said as the traveler and Amber started to agree with me while we were in the city entrance area. That is when Amber started to answer me and Paimon's question.

"Well you two that is because Everyone's been put out of place by storm terror recently" She explained. "But everything will turn out fine as long as jean's with us!" she informed as I smiled at that with a hint of confusion.

Paimon: "jean?" she said confused.

"Acting Grand Master of the knights of Favonius -- jean Defender of Mondstadt" she explained then continued" With jean on our side, surely even the vicious Stormterror will be no match for us." Hearing her say this made me think of how impressive she was. and I wonder how jean is feeling now that storm terror is on the loose as we speak. "Before I take you guys to the knights of Favonius headquarters. I have a present for both you, and Aether," she said as we both looked at her and each other. "it's a reward for helping me clear out that hilichurl camp. she said as she gave it to us. that is also when paimon protested.

"he-hey! Why doesn't Paimon get a reward?" she questioned.

"Ahh... because this reward is useless to you. paimon." amber said nervously. suddenly an idea popped into her head as she smiled. "but I'll treat you to a traditional Mondstadt delicacy -- sticky honey roast." she said witch made paimon happy

Paimon: "sticky honey roast!" she said as she was excited as always.

Amber: "come with me. we'll head to the city's Ahh... high ground." she said as I nodded telling her to lead the way.