Genshin Impact, all those behind-the-scenes big shots are me

"Let's wait and see. Lord Gelmael is also thinking about Mondstadt. Putting aside everything else, look at the matter of the dragon disaster. He has already reached an agreement with the Fatui. I heard that the Fatui are all very strong, so dealing with that wind dragon should not be a problem!"

Luo Minghe's open visit to the Knights and his meeting with Qin were news that could not be kept secret.

The Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce is a well-known name even in Mondstadt. With them stepping forward and guaranteeing the supply of materials to Mondstadt, there will absolutely be no problem.

Moreover, with the matter being out in the open and Qin's support, even if the noble groups wanted to interfere, they would be powerless to do so.

This was true at least during Qin's tenure.

Of course, Su Chen wouldn't let the Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce help him for nothing. Free things are often the most expensive, and both the Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce and Qin knew this.

So last night he had Luo Minghe offer 'Gunnhilds helping the Yanhuang Merchant Guild establish itself in Mondstadt' as a condition for their entry. Compared to letting a noble merchant guild control Mondstadt's economy, Jean preferred to let the Yanhuang Merchant Guild come in.

At least in Mondstadt, if the Yanhuang Merchant Guild were to do anything outrageous, she would have the ability to stop them.

Besides, isn't there Diluc here?

No matter how powerful the Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce is, a powerful dragon can't suppress a local snake, and Lu Bu is still the undisputed king of Mondstadt.

However, Jean was still surprised by Luo Minghe's visit. When she asked about the recent incident in Mondstadt where small merchants fought against the nobles, although Luo Minghe said it was a "gift before cooperation," Jean still felt that something was amiss.

Did the Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce anticipate this would happen?

She thought it was unlikely.

Another reason for suspicion is that Su Chen brought up the matter.

Qin suspected that the Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce's actions might be related to Su Chen.

It's important to understand that the situation has now turned into an internal power struggle within Mondstadt. Foreign merchant guilds are most wary of getting involved in such matters. If the Yanhuang Merchant Guild loses, it will be very difficult for them to open up channels in Mondstadt in the future.

However, the Chamber of Commerce still chose to do so. As businessmen, weighing interests is a basic ability. Is Luo Minghe stupid? Or is someone pulling the strings behind the scenes?

But Su Chen is just a small assistant, how could he be associated with a behemoth like the Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce?

Qin was somewhat puzzled.

Although she had always felt that this assistant was not simple.

"I think instead of thinking about this, you should think about what to do next. The Fools are already waiting in the meeting room."

Looking at Qin's conflicted expression, Lisa found it somewhat amusing.

"You're not worried at all?" Qin sighed helplessly.

"What are you worried about? At least things are getting better now, aren't they? Ever since that Luo Minghe arrived, the winds in Mondstadt have changed immediately."

"That's why I'm worried... I always have this feeling that there's an invisible hand controlling all of this."

"By whom? Su Chen?"

Jean said seriously, "Have you never doubted him? I'm not questioning his ability; on the contrary, he's so capable that he could excel in anything he does. Why did he choose to come to Mondstadt and become a mere assistant?"

“Perhaps he has taken a liking to you,” Lisa teased, but seeing Qin’s serious expression, she also suppressed her smile and pondered for a moment: “Qin, I have never doubted Su Chen.”

Qin asked in surprise, "Why?"

Lisa smiled gently: "Perhaps, as you said, he's just too outstanding. If he orchestrated all of this, what would be his motive? I trust him, so whatever his motive, he wouldn't hurt Mondl, would he?"

"Besides, the premise of what you're saying is that Su Chen is planning everything, but that's just your personal speculation."

Qin nodded, then stood up.

"You're right. Instead of thinking about these things, we should think about how to deal with what comes next."

Watching Qin walk out of the office.

Lisa's smile slowly faded.

He then sighed.

"Teacher, please don't push the instrument into a fire pit!"

Following Su Chen's immature suggestion from yesterday.

The rules for the election of the acting Grand Master are that it is a public vote, decided by the support of the Knights of the Order and the people of Mondstadt, as well as the opinions of the noble groups.

First, the Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce will officially step in to help. With this magnate standing by Jean's side, her reputation among the people of Mondstadt, if not restored to the level where she was thanked for helping find cats and dogs, will at least not be too bad.

Given the current situation, the supplies provided by the Yanhuang Chamber of Commerce are essential to helping people overcome difficulties.

Secondly, it requires the support of the Fools.

This point is important in the opinions within the Knights.

The reason why so many people within the Knights of Favonius supported Germaine was not only due to the leadership of the noble groups, but also largely because Jean's handling of the Dragon Plague issue had indeed aroused their dissatisfaction.

Six months!

Spending half a year painstakingly dealing with one thing is not something everyone can do like a workaholic like Jean. Every member of the Knights Order had to engage in dangerous battles with monsters because of the Dragon Disaster. The casualties over the past six months have been beyond imagination.

If subordinates are not doing well, the leader is naturally responsible.

The fact that Dvalin is the Guardian of the Four Winds is something that not everyone knows. Even if they did know, after suffering half a year of torment, any remaining awe that humans had for Dvalin would disappear.

After all, Dvalin was the Guardian of the Four Winds five hundred years ago, not the present one. The current Mondstadt people have only suffered damage from Stormterror, and have never received its protection.

This is why there are often voices within the Knights of Favonius calling for them to kill Dvalin with all their might, but each time Jean is stopped.

For Jean, Dvalin has protected Mondstadt for thousands of years and has done countless good deeds. Now that things have changed, the people of Mondstadt should turn around and help it.

This idea is indeed correct.

However, the consequence of her compassion was that the people of Mondstadt suffered greatly from the dragon plague.

meeting room.

Qin looked at the woman sitting opposite her—the 'Lady', the eighth executive officer of the Fools.

The latter made no attempt to hide the sarcasm on his face, saying, "What, even the leader of the guild has finally compromised? The oldest noble family in Mondstadt, the Gunnhildr, you have always called yourselves the guardians of Mondstadt, but now you want to cooperate with us, the so-called 'malicious people,' to kill that wind dragon?"

Jean said in a deep voice, "I'll reiterate, our cooperation is to resolve the dragon scourge, not to kill Dvalin."

“Then there’s no need to talk,” the woman scoffed. “Are you trying to regain your advantage in the upcoming election by getting our support? Indeed, if we’re willing to cooperate with you instead of with Gelmer, those who support Gelmer will have to consider their position.”

"But why should I help you? Gelmael agreed to kill the wind dragon. Hah~ Mondstadt killed its own guardian, and most people supported it. It's ironic. Is your wind god still planning to hide and not come out? Yes, that's how he shirked his responsibilities back then, and he's doing the same now."

As she spoke, the woman stood up, ready to end this tedious negotiation.

She didn't care at all who would become the Grand Master of the Knights.

Or rather, Germall is better.

Then let this corrupt country become even worse.

She wanted to see how long that god of Mondstadt would keep hiding!

Just then, Qin suddenly said, "Are you talking about five hundred years ago? Because Lord Wind God failed to protect Captain Rustan, you hold a grudge against Him, right?"

The woman paused.

Look back.

His gaze was fixed intently on the zither.

"Who told you about this?!"

Chapter 22 The Water Clock That Stopped Turning [Third Update, 3k words!]

"Who told you about this?!"

The temperature in the entire conference room became unusually cold as the woman's emotions fluctuated.

The knights waiting outside sensed the commotion and rushed in, weapons in hand, watching the lady warily.

The latter remained unconcerned, his gaze still fixed on the zither, seeking an answer.

Five hundred years ago, almost no one knows about what happened between her and Rustan!

Roland was the only survivor of the fire, but he would never cooperate with the Knights again.

So how could Qin possibly know?

Qin didn't speak, but instead took something out of her bosom.

The woman's pupils contracted instantly.

That is.

Five hundred years ago, when she left Mondstadt, she gave Su Chen the Water Clock!

The water clock has stopped turning at this moment.

It's as if time itself, five hundred years ago, has been frozen in time.

It was stained with blood.

"I learned about the reason for this from someone. I don't know how he got this water clock, but he told me that you, like Rustan back then, also have the determination to protect Mondstadt."

In fact, Qin was startled when Su Chen told her that the lady was also from Mondstadt.

After all, there are very few records about the lady, and few people even know that she is the Flame Witch who burned countless monsters. After leaving Mondstadt in despair, she disappeared without a trace. Five hundred years is enough time to wash away all traces of her.

Qin didn't know where Su Chen got the information.

But if the woman had witnessed what happened back then, perhaps she would know things that they don't.

"Where is that person? Tell me!" the woman said coldly.

"Telling you won't help. He was just a Liyue native passing through Mondstadt. Since history has happened, it must have been recorded in some way. He probably just found out by chance."

Qin placed the water clock on the table and then pushed it to the opposite side.

"Can we sit down and talk now? We are both citizens of Mondstadt. Lord Rustan fought to protect Mondstadt back then. If you still admire him, you wouldn't have the heart to see Mondstadt fall into danger, would you?"

The woman's expression kept changing... "Liyue people... Liyue people..." She took a deep breath, calmed herself down, sat down, and held the water clock in her hand.

Seeing this, Qin waved her hand, signaling the knights to step back.

It seems that what Su Chen said was true... Without thinking too much, seeing the gentleness in the lady's eyes, Qin knew that the lady had indeed survived from five hundred years ago to the present.

Although she did not experience the disaster of five hundred years ago, the information recorded in the documents told her that it was a terrible calamity that swept across the entire Teyvat. If it weren't for Rustan leading the Knights of the Order to fight bravely against the enemy, and ultimately perishing together with the terrifying dragon that fell in the snowy mountains, Mondstadt would probably have been destroyed as well.

Suddenly, the woman burst into unrestrained laughter.

"Hahaha, hahahahaha... Jean, I have to admire you. Since you know I witnessed that disaster with my own eyes, and you know why I hate the Anemo... you still want to beg me to protect Mondstadt together?"