Chapter 270

The old knights would do anything.

It didn't matter if it was finding a cat or a dog. As long as someone requested it, the knights would handle the task.

But now? Things had changed.

Jean, the Acting Grand Master, had completely rejected these trivial errands.

She even sent Noelle to Liyue.

Jean knew that Mondstadt needed change.

So, she made her decision.

When Noelle was still in Mondstadt, all you had to do was call her name, and she would rush over to help with all sorts of tasks.

But now?

No one would take on these errands for you, no matter how much you shouted.

Passersby would just treat you like a fool.

Times had changed.

Mondstadt was evolving.

At first, some of the so-called "giant babies" of Mondstadt made a fuss.

But after getting scolded a few times by Kaeya, they calmed down.

Even some of Mondstadt's nobles started to restrain themselves.

They no longer dared to act entitled.

Jean had made it clear—if anyone disrupted the peace and stability of the city, they would face the consequences.

She wouldn't tolerate it.

Amber's mission in Liyue was almost complete.

Next, she just needed to return to Mondstadt, report back, and discuss matters with the Knights.

Maybe she would return to Liyue again.

That was yet to be determined.

Takumi and Kamisato Ayaka sat in the courtyard, chatting.

Ayaka was so amused by Takumi's words that her face turned red.

She could usually handle his strange remarks.

But now, she just wanted to escape from the conversation.

Fortunately, a distraction arrived.

After finishing her bath, Klee ran out excitedly.

As she dashed outside, fire element energy flared around her, drying her hair instantly.

Then, without hesitation, she threw herself into Takumi's arms.

"Brother Takumi, Brother Takumi, my phone!"

Hearing Klee's enthusiastic voice, Takumi's heart melted.

"Alright, alright."

"I'll get you a Dodoco model."

Saying that, Takumi activated his ability.

In an instant, a mobile phone appeared with a Dodoco pendant and a matching phone case.

Seeing the phone, Klee's eyes sparkled with excitement.

"Wow!"

"It's Dodoco!"

"Amazing!"

"Thank you, Brother Takumi!"

"I love Brother Takumi the most!"

After saying that, Klee happily rubbed against Takumi before grabbing the phone and immediately starting to play with it.

Takumi sighed.

So much for being her favorite person.

The moment she got the phone, she forgot all about him.

Shaking his head, he didn't dwell on it.

Meanwhile, Qiqi and the others also received their new phones.

This included Noelle and a few others.

Once everyone had their phones, Takumi placed some additional devices on the table.

"Amber, you're returning to Mondstadt in a few days, right?"

"Take these back with you."

"Give them to Jean."

Hearing Takumi's words, Amber, who had been playing with her phone, immediately straightened up.

"Got it, Mr. Takumi!"

"I'll deliver them to Captain Jean!"

She was determined to complete her mission.

After saying that, she carefully stored the phones away.

Next, Takumi taught everyone how to use their devices.

Then, he added them to the group chat.

At this moment, the chat group was already lively.

One particular troublemaker stood out—Hu Tao.

Seeing new members join, Hu Tao was ecstatic.

She immediately started pulling people into conversations.

As the chat went on, Amber suddenly dashed out.

Then, using the Wind Glider, she flew straight from Takumi's house toward Hu Tao's villa.

"Is this an offline 1v1 battle?"

"Is Teyvat's top Pyro character about to be decided?"

Watching Amber leave, Takumi couldn't help but joke.

He also glanced at the group chat.

Hu Tao had invited Amber over to play.

Now, she was gathering Lumine and Xiangling too.

A whole group was about to form for a gaming session.

"What do you mean by 'Teyvat's top Pyro character'?"

Hearing Takumi's remark, Klee's curiosity was piqued.

Takumi shook his head.

"Nothing."

"Alright, Klee, it's time to rest."

"It's getting late."

Seeing the time, Takumi decided that Klee had played enough for today.

She needed sleep.

Hearing this, Klee quickly nodded.

"Okay, Brother Takumi!"

"Klee is going to bed now!"

"Good night, Brother Takumi!"

"Sayu, let's sleep!"

After saying that, Klee called out to Sayu, who was dozing off nearby.

Hearing Klee's voice, Sayu immediately jumped up and ran toward the bedroom without looking back.

She was asleep within seconds.

Klee and the others were already used to this.

Soon, the little ones all went to bed.

At this moment, Noelle spoke to Takumi.

"Master Takumi, you should rest early too."

"I'll head up now."

She didn't linger any longer and prepared to go rest.

She still had morning duties to take care of.

Takumi nodded.

"Alright."

"I'll head to bed soon too."

"Ayaka, you should sleep early as well."

Saying that, Takumi stood up and headed inside.

Kamisato Ayaka also got up, planning to shower before sleeping.

The next day, while Takumi was working at the General Affairs Department, Albedo suddenly arrived.

Seeing him, Takumi was surprised.

"Albedo?"

"What's up?"

Hearing Takumi's question, Albedo didn't hesitate.

Instead, he got straight to the point.

"I'm heading to Dragonspine."

"I'll be gone for a while."

Hearing this, Takumi was momentarily stunned.

"Dragonspine?"

"Did something happen?"

Albedo nodded.

"I need an assistant."

"Doing all this research alone is taking too long."

"So, I'm going to find someone to help."

Hearing this, Takumi was even more surprised.

An assistant?

Was he talking about that person?

Rhinedottir's other creation?

Albedo was planning to deal with his second replica?

Of course, Takumi knew about Albedo's origins.

Born from the remains of Durin.

The first creation was Albedo.

The second was Subject Two, known as Rubedo.

So, was Albedo planning to recruit Rubedo as an assistant?

Takumi was filled with curiosity.

But in the end, he agreed.

"Alright!"

"Go ahead."

"If anything happens, just call me."

There was no reason to refuse.

If Albedo could truly bring Rubedo back, it might be beneficial.

After all, one more assistant meant one more programmer!