Lisa recalled Angel's proven wonderful touch and the sweet girlish fragrance, and then she showed a charming smile that seemed to be unsatisfied.
……
After walking out of the library, Angie and her friend met Eula at the door.
"Hey, Eula, why are you here? I remember your vacation isn't over yet?"
"Captain Qin asked me to take you with me. Let's go."
Eula said it straightforwardly. She didn't seem to be upset about her vacation being interrupted. Everyone knew that Captain Jean was a very good leader, and if she chose to interrupt her subordinates' vacation, she must have a reason to do so.
Amber blinked, and of course would not refuse Captain Qin's call.
"Well, I can't accompany you, Angie."
"It's okay, I can go back on my own. Thank you for today, Amber."
Angie held a stack of books in her hands, poked her little face out from the top of the books with great effort, and then smiled at Amber.
"Doki~~"
Amber was touched by this cute thing. So she stretched out her hands, held Anqi's soft face, and couldn't help rubbing it.
"Wuwu~~Amber~~Don't~~"
Both Eula and the knights passing by couldn't help laughing at this scene.
After that, Angel left. Amber and Eula walked into the office of Captain Qin. After a while, Lisa also walked in.
Ten minutes later, Amber and Eula came out worriedly.
"How could this happen? It's impossible, she is not a bad person!"
"Calm down, Amber."
"I...I try. So what do we do, Eula?"
"Diona of the Cat's Tail Tavern has the wild blood of the Katzlein family, and her ability to sense danger and malice is far beyond that of ordinary people. The fact that someone as sensitive as she is can get along well with Angie has already proved a lot. In addition, Jean only asked us to observe appropriately, and she did not say that Angie is a bad person. In short, we should pay more attention to her in the next few days, and then report our thoughts to Jean truthfully."
Eula made a calm judgment and her well-reasoned arguments gradually calmed Amber's confused state of mind.
Yes, An Qi is definitely not a bad person. She is cute and gentle, although a little bit evil, but she is a good cook and is willing to help people around her. After receiving help, she will sincerely thank others and even honestly take out her few Mora as a reward... How can such a person be a bad person?
Amber was determined in her decision.
……
At the same time, in the office of the piano leader.
After the Scout Knight and the Wave Rider were ordered to leave, the Sin-Hunter Sister emerged from the darkness.
Qin looked at this special nun helplessly and said:
"Why don't you show up in front of Amber and Eula?"
"I feel like they will pester me with questions, which is very annoying."
"It's not good to be alone all the time. I still suggest that you ..."
"Okay, okay, I got it, Captain Qin. I understand, Captain Qin."
Rosalia said nonchalantly, holding a lollipop in her mouth.
It's a pity that Qin and Lisa don't smoke and they are both ladies, otherwise Rosalia, who has been waiting for a long time, would really like to smoke here.
Obviously, when Falga was here, she could blow cigarette rings at the old man in this office. Captain Qin was good in every way, but she was a lady, and Rosalia could not do some impolite things.
Qin was speechless and choked for a while. However, she was helpless with Rosalia's personality. Especially after understanding Rosalia's specific work, she was full of respect and apology for such an unknown guardian running in the darkness. She had to get back to the topic:
"So, why do you take that child so seriously? Do you think she's a threat to Mondstadt?"
"Not really. That's not what I meant."
Rosalia quickly rejected it.
After a few days of observation, she felt that the child was much friendlier than she was back then. It was truly rare for the dark world to produce such a non-heartbroken child.
Rosalia said with some reminiscence:
"I just think she's very skilled, and Mondstadt is so short of people right now, it would be a waste if we don't use her properly. Also, with her background, if she's not properly guided, she might go astray again."
Rosalia gave no examples.
But the three people present knew that Rosaria herself was the best example. If it weren't for Captain Falga bringing her into the Order, Rosaria would probably be a notorious villain in the dark world. She had such ability.
Qin's expression softened, she nodded, and said:
"From what I've heard, apart from not being used to the rules of the normal world and occasionally making some small jokes, she has no ill will towards Mond."
"Diona from the Katzline family, Amber the simple-minded but well-read scout knight, Eula who is smart, strong and familiar with malice... none of the people who have interacted with her think there is a problem. I think we can come to a conclusion after Amber and Eula come back to report in a few days."
"You let it slip, Rosalia. You and Lisa are the only ones who have observed her."
Qin smiled.
As a close friend, Lisa understood the meaning of the music and said immediately:
"I don't think Cutie is a bad kid. So, what do you think, Rosalia?"
"...I don't know, don't ask me. Anyway, if there is no problem, you can try to recruit her. She is so young and has a lot of potential, so don't waste it."
Rosalia thought of the little guy who ran to the church door late at night every day to pray for a few extra lollipops that the Lord had placed in front of her, and said with a wooden face.
Chapter 10: The Test of Ice and Fire
Qin and Lisa smiled at each other. Then, Qin said seriously:
"I will carefully judge her potential harm. As for whether to accept her into the Knights or the Church, it depends on her own will. Lord Barbatos, the God of Wind, has given us free will. Whether we are willing to simply enjoy our freedom or to fight to protect Mondstadt's freedom, we will never force anyone according to the teachings of the God of Wind."
"Tsk! It's up to you. Anyway, just don't let her fall into darkness again."
Rosalia said nonchalantly. Then the office window suddenly opened, a hint of freezing coolness flashed through the room, and the nun's lazy figure disappeared.
Qin looked at Lisa beside her. Since there was no one around, she puffed up her cheeks and complained:
"When will she learn to go through the door instead of the window?"
"I don't think it's possible to learn it. Or, could you make a rule in the Order that prohibits going through windows?"
"Forget it. Even the Grand Master couldn't make her obey the rules. In the name of freedom... I'd better ask someone to lock the window as soon as possible."
Qin made a joke, then took a deep breath and threw herself into her work, facing the countless files on her desk.
……
Angie used the short two-day vacation to read all the borrowed books.
I have to say that Lisa is very knowledgeable. Angel said that she wanted to understand this world, so she really gave me a list of books that were enough to give me a preliminary understanding of the current situation of Teyvat. It included the national conditions, geographical features, human history, major legends, etc. of each country, which was basic but comprehensive.
Reading this set of books is enough to establish a basic understanding of the world of Teyvat.
Maybe even better than most locals.
Afterwards, Angie went to borrow the second set of books.
"Little guy, books are a shortcut to understanding civilization and knowledge, not toys to be borrowed and played with."
There was a smile in Lisa's voice, but her charming and dangerous eyes showed a bit of displeasure.
"I've read it all and I've memorized it."
An Qi replied without any guilt.
She was originally a genius second only to those evildoers.
Coupled with various opportunities, he possesses a special physique and a sword god's mindset that allows him to fully concentrate.
With the superposition of multiple abilities, at least within the scope of simple basic knowledge, Anqi's learning efficiency is no different from the copy and paste speed of a computer.
Lisa raised her eyebrows in surprise, pulled out a book, flipped through it, and asked a few questions.
An Qi gave all the standard answers clearly and concisely.
Lisa was really surprised this time. She looked at Anqi with some genuine love in her eyes and said:
"Okay, so what do you want to know this time, my dear?"
"Well, can you give me a book about demons?"
Lisa nodded in agreement, of course.
Soon, Angel was given a set of books on the encyclopedia of demons and gods, which included relatively academic research articles as well as various legendary stories.
An Qi left gratefully.
Then, Lisa unconsciously stretched out her white fingers and gently touched the charming red lips, with a playful and regretful look on her face.
"If he hadn't been delayed by the theft, and was sent to the Sumi Academy or Maple Science Academy, he would have become a great figure, right?"
Lisa, a genius witch who appears once every two hundred years in the Imperial Academy, admires geniuses with extraordinary wisdom because she herself is such a genius.
But it's just a pity. There are many talented people like Shang Zhongyong. If they don't grow up, their talents are just talents. As for whether they will do something for their talents in the future, it depends on whether An Qi can bring more surprises.
……
In the days that followed, because she had to balance work and study, Anqi's reading speed slowed down.
People have another impression of the cute little cook at Maowei Tavern, that is, she is diligent and studious. During breaks from work, she often sits at the door of the kitchen with a book in her hands, which is a bright sight for people.
"Hello, please give me one of your specialties. I'd also like a Dionna special, with a lower alcohol content. The rest is up to you. I know that whatever Miss Dionna mixes tastes good."
An Qi suddenly turned her head.
She felt that several employees in the store were in a solemn atmosphere, as if they were facing a powerful enemy.
When he looked up, wow! Wasn't this the famous richest man in Mondstadt, the wine tycoon who was the lifelong enemy of Senior Diona and Boss Margaret, and the righteous Grandma Diluc?
"Hey, isn't this Grandma Diluc? She's so interested today that she actually came to the Cat's Tail Tavern to spy on the enemy. It seems that after the genius bartender Miss Diona, our genius chef Miss Angel has once again added a lot of competitive pressure to Angel's Gift!"
The tone was full of friendliness, but for some reason it made me want to clench my fists.
rotten
The speaker was not a member of the Cat's Tail Tavern, but Mr. Kaiya, the cavalry captain who appeared out of nowhere.
"Ahem! My request is the same as Grandma Diluc's. There's nothing I can do, she just has money and good taste, and I also want to try the taste of rich people~"
"It seems that the Knights have really become more and more decadent. In broad daylight, a captain actually came to the bar to drink."
"Huh? What do you mean? It's lunch time! I came to taste the cooking of the chef of the recently famous Cat's Tail Tavern to fill my stomach and relieve my fatigue from work. Do I need to be criticized for this?"
"Humph!"
Diluk was holding a little cat with a smile on his face, and Kaeya was smiling like a fearless Aha.
The atmosphere doesn't seem very good.
However, they sat at the same table by coincidence.
For a moment, it was unclear whether they had a good relationship or a bad relationship.
Soon after, Anqi brought two plates of delicious dishes to the table. A few waiters in the back also filled the table with the remaining dishes.
An Qi plans to go back and continue reading.
Diluk suddenly said:
"and many more."
"Ok?"
"I'm curious about your cooking skills. Can you wait a moment so I can have a chat after I try it?"
"No. My job is to be a cook, not to chat."
An Qi crossed her arms and refused righteously.
Diluk was not angry, or rather, it was hard to tell what he was feeling from his serious and handsome face.
Kaiya smiled and said:
"Ms. Anqi, don't be so serious. Grandma Diluk is a person with great taste. Maybe we can exchange some taste experiences?"
"No, I mean... it costs more."
An Qi straightened out her chest expressionlessly, and it made a loud noise when she dropped it to the ground.
