Chapter 11: First Encounter with Eula
Stormbearer Mountains.
Boom—
Oops... I used too much force again...
Looking at the Hilichurl King she had punched straight into the mountain, Wendy couldn't help but feel a bit helpless. She still wasn't very good at controlling her strength.
It was clearly meant to be a light tap, but the destruction it caused was quite frightening.
But no one lived here, so there was nothing to worry about.
Hmm... just eating roasted meat won't do... I should make some vegetable soup, shouldn't I?
Sharing the memories of Kaito from the other side, Wendy, here, thought similarly. Currently, Kaito was preparing roasted meat with Amber.
And as Wendy here was thinking this, Kaito on the other side had already spoken.
Someone's coming?
Suddenly turning her head to the side, Wendy noticed someone approaching. She quickly vanished from the spot, leaving only a gust of wind in her wake.
She didn't want anyone to know her true strength right now, lest they suspect her of tearing down the side gate and owing compensation or something, which would also affect Kaito.
Of course, if the Knights of Favonius knew her true strength, they probably wouldn't make her pay for anything.
After Wendy vanished from the spot, an elegant, tall figure appeared where she had just been standing.
What... what's going on here?
Looking at the Hilichurl King completely embedded in the mountain, Eula's exquisite face was filled with surprise.
She knew this required a significant amount of power.
While she could defeat a Hilichurl King, achieving this level of effect would be very difficult.
Wait... that person... or what monster?
Snapping out of her surprise, Eula quickly picked up her weapon and looked around cautiously. She needed to be careful.
She had rushed here the moment she heard the noise, so whoever—or whatever—had caused this terrifying scene must still be nearby.
Damn it... I shouldn't have rushed here so quickly...
Constantly monitoring her surroundings but seeing no sign of anything unusual, Eula couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.
She knew that the quieter it was, the more dangerous it could potentially be.
But there was nothing she could do; she hadn't expected to see such a sight here.
However, after waiting and waiting, Eula ultimately saw nothing appear.
Are they gone?
Sighing slightly in relief, Eula's gaze returned to the Hilichurl King embedded in the mountain, completely unaware that someone was actually standing behind the mountain.
Eula...
Standing behind the mountain, Wendy couldn't help but think of the character who hadn't had a rerun in hundreds of days.
I have to admit, Eula's art design is truly good; it's just her physical stats aren't great.
Never mind... I'll see if I get a chance to meet her later...
After thinking for a moment, Wendy decided to return to Mondstadt first. She figured the Mora she'd accumulated from taking so many high-difficulty commissions today should be enough to rent a place for a while.
She had taken on high-difficulty commissions, after all, and the rewards were quite good.
With that thought, Wendy vanished from the spot once more.
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Mondstadt.
"Looking to rent a place? Then let me give you the address of a landlord named Gotel."
With that, Katheryne picked up a pen and paper, wrote down an address, and handed it to Wendy at the counter.
"Thank you."
Taking the paper with the address, Wendy started walking towards the specified location.
This Gotel... seems to be Mona's landlord later on, right?
Walking along, Wendy realized she recognized the name.
Of course, even if Genshin Impact didn't have this person, she would still remember the name. She even wanted to ask Katheryne if there was a landlord named Kant.
Or if Gotel had any famous works like 'The Sorrows of Young Tenant' or something.
A magic circle?
As she walked, Wendy suddenly saw something like a magic circle on a door ahead.
Right... this must be where Mona lives later on...
Arriving at the door with the magic circle, Wendy briefly considered using her own power to force it open.
But remembering all the times she hadn't controlled her strength well before, Wendy held back. She worried she'd end up demolishing the entire house along with the seal.
"Young lady, are you here to break the seal on this door?"
At that moment, an aged voice sounded from behind Wendy.
"No, I'm here to rent a house. Do you have any other properties available?"
Turning around to see that the old man before her was Gotel, Wendy directly stated her purpose.
Although such a seal couldn't block her power at all, the house behind it clearly couldn't either, so she decided against it for now.
"Oh, renting a house? How about this one? Two bedrooms, one living room, and a bathroom."
Seeing that the young lady was looking to rent, Gotel turned and looked at a house not far from the magic seal.
"Then take me to see it."
Wendy, also looking at the house, decided to go see it first.
She wasn't picky, really, but it wouldn't hurt to take a look since it was so close.
"No problem, young lady, come with me."
With that, Gotel walked with his slow steps towards the house not far ahead.
Creak—
Gotel opened the door, and Wendy stepped inside.
"How much is it per month?"
After a quick look around, Wendy, finding the place decent, asked for the price. She wasn't sure if she had enough money.
"120,000 Mora a month, how does that sound, young lady?"
Wow... 120,000 Mora...
Rent collection is truly good business everywhere...
Although she had expected it, the price still made Wendy exclaim, "Wow!"
Fortunately, she could afford this price; she currently had 150,000 Mora on her.
However, if a security deposit was required, she'd have to decline.
"It's acceptable, but is there a security deposit?"
"No security deposit needed, just pay monthly."
Gotel shook his head.
"Then it's a deal."
Seeing that no security deposit was required, Wendy decided to rent the house.
"You can move in tonight. We'll sign the contract and you can pay tomorrow."
Nodding, Gotel handed the key to Wendy and then turned to leave.
He just gave me the key just like that?
Looking at Gotel's retreating back, Wendy was somewhat surprised.
But then, remembering that she currently looked like an ordinary little girl, she didn't think too much more about it. Her gaze then drifted towards the city gates.
It was already evening, and Kaito was returning to the city gates with Amber.
At the city gates.
"See you tomorrow then."
"Mhm, see you tomorrow, Kaito."
After bidding farewell to Amber, Kaito walked straight towards the house they had just rented.
However, after walking a short distance, Wendy approached him and handed him the key. During this, they passed each other without a single word exchanged.
This was because Wendy still needed to buy blankets and toiletries, while Kaito was going to the house to rest first, tired after a day out.
Creak—
Finally, a place to stay...
Opening the door, Kaito was in a good mood.
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