Genshin Impact: My Villain System Isn't Working Properly

A day and night passed quickly, and Jiang Ning had a wonderful sleep.

After waking up, Jiang Ning felt somewhat stronger, and there seemed to be some subtle changes, though they still needed more understanding.

Barefoot, stepping on the soft carpet, he came to the full-length mirror. Looking at the jade-carved figure within, Jiang Ning suddenly wondered if he had become even more handsome.

"As expected of me, today I'm once again a magnificent man."

"Good morning, System," Jiang Ning said in a good mood.

[...Morning.] 

The System responded listlessly.

Why was the System acting like someone had stolen its safe?

Though puzzled, Jiang Ning didn't dwell on it.

A day of sleep had left him starving.

Opening the door, Jiang Ning saw Shenhe wearing an apron and holding a plate.

Different from usual, Shenhe had her hair tied up, giving off an elegant aura like a housewife.

"You're awake? Food will be ready soon. You've slept for a day and night—you must be hungry?"

Huixin stood nearby, somehow appearing anxious.

Lady Ganyu, your position might be in danger!

Truth be told, from what Huixin had observed these past few days, she had to admit that whether in terms of wifely qualities or figure, Lady Ganyu might not match up to Shenhe before her.

As for strength, Huixin couldn't tell. Could it be that the only advantages Lady Ganyu had were her horns and seniority?

"Oh, alright... By the way, Sister Huixin, did anything happen during this day?"

Huixin shook her head: "Nothing here in Liyue—it's been peaceful. But the Knights of Favonius are probably in chaos."

"Oh?"

Jiang Ning was curious.

Huixin explained: "The Fatui directly sent residents from other areas ravaged by Dvalin, the Eastern Wind Dragon, to Mondstadt City for treatment. Those residents angrily claimed it was Stormterror."

"They're demanding the Knights of Favonius provide an explanation and quickly deal with Stormterror."

"Now it's full of grievances. Of course, the Fatui are definitely stirring things up behind the scenes."

"However, they've done it cleanly, and they're actively helping transport people for medical treatment. Now the Fatui's reputation is quite high, while the Knights of Favonius's actions are somewhat confusing. Are the people of Mondstadt all fools?"

Huixin seemed perplexed.

This move by the Fatui was something Liyue had already mastered—who doesn't know how to use public opinion? But Mondstadt didn't seem to have any good countermeasures? Or were they planning something big?

Jiang Ning said, "I see... Well, since it doesn't affect us, let's not worry about it."

Huixin said, "Actually, it does affect us. I've already had the Millelith troops transporting goods from Dawn Winery head back to Liyue."

"Otherwise, if Stormterror ravages the trade routes there, keeping the wine here would cost us Mora."

"Our Lady Keqing is already waiting at the Stone Gate to receive them. There shouldn't be any problems. Now we just need to stay in Mondstadt and wait for official documents from Mondstadt."

"I see..." Jiang Ning nodded.

Huixin continued: "Currently, these areas of Mondstadt's trade routes are all occupied by Stormterror. Merchants don't dare to ship goods, so Mondstadt's trade routes are in an awkward standstill."

"I guess the Fatui must have their next move planned, and the Knights of Favonius might seek help from us in Liyue."

Jiang Ning nodded: "I see... Should we help them?"

Huixin looked out the window: "We in Liyue don't do losing business, and whether we help or not depends on you and Shenhe, since you're the only ones with combat ability."

"At most, I can just send messages back to Liyue."

Jiang Ning said: "Well, we'll see when the time comes..."

Just as Huixin predicted, the Knights of Favonius were indeed in chaos.

Perhaps due to the Fatui situation, or perhaps because of Dvalin's matter, Acting Grand Master Jean now had dark circles under her eyes and looked rather dispirited.

"Acting Grand Master Jean, why don't you take a rest..." 

Amber was very concerned.

Jean shook her head: "No need, there are so many things happening now, it's a crucial time..."

Lisa, holding a stack of documents, slammed them heavily in front of Jean. She looked somewhat angry:

"Jean, you can't go on like this. In three consecutive days, you've slept less than five hours in total, working around the clock."

"If you continue like this, something bad will happen. Whether as a friend or as a colleague in the Knights of Favonius, I need to talk to you properly."

"But if I rest, the work..."

Jean still didn't want to rest.

Lisa said: "What about the other knights? Are they all dead? Why don't you delegate the work?"

"But they all have their own work..."

"You call that their own work? That's called slacking off!"

"You're the Acting Grand Master, sometimes you need to show some authority..."

Seeming to realize her words were a bit too harsh, Lisa took a deep breath.

"Forget it, you go rest. The work can be handled by me and Eula. Amber, go call Eula over."

Lisa instructed.

"Alright, Lisa!"

Hearing that she was to call Eula, Amber breathed a sigh of relief.

This was the first time she had seen Lisa so angry. She could only shrink to the side in silence. Now being told to leave, she couldn't be more grateful.

However, before leaving, Amber still said: "Acting Grand Master Jean, Lisa is right, you should get some proper rest. The Knights of Favonius all depend on you."

After Amber left, Jean smiled bitterly: "Am I being lectured by my junior?"

Lisa's tone softened: "Well, isn't what Amber said correct?"

"Go rest, and don't come to the office until you've slept for ten hours."

Jean became anxious: "Ten hours? I..."

"Hmm?"

Just a light glance from Lisa made Jean back down.

Her best friend was in a bad mood, better not provoke her.

Seeing from the office window that Jean was indeed walking towards the knights' dormitory area, Lisa also breathed a sigh of relief. She slowly sat down at Jean's desk and began the daily work.

Looking for lost cats?

Rejected. Do it yourself or post a commission at the Adventurers' Guild.

Collecting fresh mint and dandelions from the outskirts?

Rejected. This isn't the Knights of Favonius's responsibility. Do it yourself or find the Adventurers' Guild.

Lisa mercilessly stamped rejection after rejection on document after document.

The more work she did, the higher her blood pressure rose.

Had the citizens of Mondstadt really come to this?

What next—would they want Jean to feed them their meals too?

In the afternoon, as expected, Eula came to the Good Hunter restaurant seeking help from Liyue.

Compared to the ambitious Snezhnaya, Mondstadt still trusted Liyue more, given their long-standing good relationship.

After explaining her purpose, Huixin nodded and said:

"So, you're saying that Mondstadt is currently short-handed, and with people needed at disaster sites for post-disaster comfort and guard duty, Mondstadt City needs help to prevent Stormterror from coming?"

Eula nodded: "Yes, the Grand Master left on an expedition, taking many knights with him. Otherwise, we wouldn't be so shorthanded. Moreover, we trust Liyue as our ally."

Huixin said: "Hmm, but you should know that there's no such thing as a free lunch, even between allies."

Eula said: "Rest assured, we've already decided on this. For upcoming official commercial exchanges between Mondstadt and Liyue, we will reduce taxes on Liyue's side by thirty percent."

After careful consideration, Huixin nodded: "I have no problems with this, but it still depends on what Jiang Ning thinks."

The implication was clear—if you can convince Jiang Ning, Liyue agrees to this matter.

Eula looked at Jiang Ning with full expectation.

"Hmm, personally... tell me, could you make me an Honorary Knight?"

Jiang Ning asked.

Eula was stunned, then said: "If it's just that, then of course there's no problem."

After all, it was just an honorary title.

Jiang Ning said: "Then I have no problems either."

Eula said: "Then thank you all very much. Mondstadt won't forget Liyue's help."

Jiang Ning suddenly smiled: "Not holding grudges now?"

Eula's beautiful eyes widened: "Hey! What kind of image do you have of me!"

Jiang Ning held his chin: "Hmm, the Spindrift Knight who holds grudges?"

Eula spoke faster, seeming somewhat flustered: "What Spindrift Knight who holds grudges, I'm the Spindrift Knight! I will remember this grudge, I really will!"

Jiang Ning laughed—you say you're not the knight who holds grudges...

Overall though, Eula was relieved. This meant they had temporarily gotten Liyue on their side.

At least, compared to the Fatui, Liyue was more trustworthy, wasn't it?

Later that night, Jiang Ning stood alone by the window, looking at the moon outside, thinking.

Was it because of his butterfly effect? Eula, who originally shouldn't have appeared during Dvalin's rampage in Mondstadt, had already appeared, and the Fatui were directly stirring things up, barely hiding their schemes.

The Abyss Order had also intervened ahead of schedule...

Jiang Ning had a bit of a headache—things had exceeded his expectations.

However, it was exciting. The unknown was the most interesting.

Originally, he just wanted to quickly complete the Mondstadt storyline and see what Liyue's plot would be like, to experience it firsthand without using a god's perspective.

Now it seemed... he could experience it ahead of time.

A god's perspective wouldn't be useful anymore.

Hmm, he could steal the Honorary Knight title from the Twins, laying groundwork for his future political influence in Mondstadt...

As Jiang Ning was considering this, he felt a pair of hands around his waist, slowly moving downward.

Jiang Ning: "..."

Never mind, we'll talk about the future later.

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