Genshin Impact: My Villain System Isn't Working Properly

On Jean's side, it had already been decided to make both the Traveler and Jiang Ning honorary Knights.

Additionally, they would help the Traveler post missing person notices throughout Mondstadt.

As for thanking Jiang Ning...

That would require a face-to-face discussion with Ganyu.

For this meeting with Ganyu, besides herself, both Kaeya and Lisa would be present.

The fact that all three appeared to be preparing for battle showed just how intimidating Ganyu's presence was.

As for Amber and Eula... those two had simply slipped away.

Fighting and combat were one thing, but negotiations and forcing decisions were quite another.

So, Amber and Eula were merely there to relay messages, while another Knight of Favonius was there to lead the way.

Meanwhile, Eula and Amber remained at the hotel.

"Feeling better? Don't misunderstand - if you're not well, who am I supposed to take revenge on?"

Eula's greeting was textbook tsundere.

Amber said with a laugh, "Haha, we really owe you one this time. From now on, you'll be an honorary Knight of the Favonius too!"

Jiang Ning nodded, "Mm-hmm."

Huixin looked puzzled, "Though it might be late to ask this now, but since Jiang Ning is officially part of the Yuehai Pavilion, is it really okay for him to become an honorary Knight of Favonius?"

"That's not an issue," Eula explained. "It's just a title, an honorary reward - like getting a certificate or trophy in a competition. The more important things are the substantial rewards, but that's for Jean to worry about."

"It should be fine. Look at me and Keqing - we're still registered with the Adventurers' Guild," Jiang Ning added.

Huixin nodded, "I see..."

"But Eula, you look exhausted. Why is that?" Jiang Ning asked.

Eula crossed her arms, "Hmph, it's all Jean's fault. Recently she's been making me do this and that, I'm almost going crazy in the office. I'd rather go back to the reconnaissance team."

Amber said with a smile, "But thanks to Eula and Lisa, we've had fewer people bothering the Knights with trivial matters lately."

Eula just sat there with a cold expression. As for Lisa, you really want to get electrocuted, don't you?

Jiang Ning frowned slightly.

Although this method could quickly suppress the bad habit of bringing every little matter to the Knights of Favonius,

once Jean returned, things might go back to how they were before.

Especially for Eula - wasn't this really just putting her in an impossible position?

It was impossible that Lisa didn't realize this, but considering Mondstadt's current situation, perhaps this was the only solution they had?

"Have you been alright these past few days? The people of Mondstadt haven't been giving you trouble?" 

Jiang Ning asked after some thought.

Eula paused, then said, "Hmph, I'm used to it. I don't care about those people's attitudes anyway."

Though she said this, Jiang Ning could tell Eula was unhappy.

The original storyline never had Eula substituting for Jean's office work... perhaps this could be used somehow.

Jiang Ning silently asked, "System, would there be a reward if I convinced Eula to come back to Liyue?"

[Host, while there would be, I don't think you should have such thoughts. Not only have you not fully understood Eula's true feelings, but your thinking is also rather presumptuous...]

[Do you think the other Knights of Favonius are dead? Or do you think all Mondstadt citizens are as simple-minded as Signora?]

The System replied.

Jiang Ning rubbed his chin, "Then what do you suggest?"

[My suggestion is, why don't you play to your strengths? Building a good relationship and letting her willingly follow you would be more reliable than trying to steal her away.]

"My strengths..." Jiang Ning pondered carefully.

[Don't tell me you don't even know what your strengths are?]

"I have too many strengths. I'm too excellent, I can't think of any particular ones."

Jiang Ning said very seriously.

[You really have no shame.]

"Thank you for the compliment."

While Jiang Ning was enjoying his banter with the System, Eula noticed his silence and blank stare, making her uncomfortable.

Because Jiang Ning's gaze was fixed on her thighs.

The white skin visible between her thigh-high boots and leather pants was slightly red, as if someone had touched it.

"W-what are you looking at! When speaking with a lady, you should look her in the eyes properly! I'll remember this grudge!"

Eula's beautiful eyes widened as she spoke.

Jiang Ning snapped out of it: "Sorry, sorry!"

He then looked at Eula's eyes with an innocent expression.

After just a few seconds of eye contact, Eula admitted defeat.

Damn it, why does my heart beat so fast when looking into his eyes? That innocent puppy-dog look is really unfair!

Amber looked at Eula's reddened face, then at Jiang Ning, suddenly breaking into a knowing smile.

It seemed her good friend had reached that age.

Amber felt somewhat maternal, though she was also a bit concerned.

But in Liyue, wouldn't Jiang Ning still be considered a minor?

Would this be illegal? But who cares - could Liyue's laws really govern Mondstadt's people in Mondstadt territory?

Thinking of this, Amber felt relieved.

She looked at Eula with encouraging eyes and patted her shoulder.

Don't worry, Eula, I'll fully support your love!

Eula, unaware of what was happening, felt rather confused.

What's wrong with Amber? Is something wrong with her eyes? Why does she keep winking at me?

Fortunately, Shenhe arrived to break the awkward atmosphere.

"Little martial brother, want to eat? I've prepared food."

Jiang Ning said, "Yes, Eula and Amber should join us too..."

"No, no, you don't need to be so polite, we..."

Before Eula could finish, Amber covered her mouth: "Then we'll graciously accept!"

At the dining table, Jiang Ning asked Eula about making Hash Browns, and Eula generously explained.

Afterward, Eula thoughtfully asked, "Did you understand?"

Jiang Ning pondered: "Nope! Didn't understand at all."

"Aren't you supposed to be good at cooking? How could you not understand this?"

Eula was dumbfounded.

Jiang Ning justified confidently: "Just because I can cook doesn't mean I can understand the theory."

He had the Master Chef skill, but his theoretical knowledge was terrible.

Simply put, he could instinctively know which ingredients to use and how to make things tasty just by touching the seasonings, but explaining it...

You'd have better luck getting the Raiden Shogun to make an edible dish.

"Then..."

Eula was interrupted again by Amber: "Eula, why don't you just give Jiang Ning some hands-on teaching?"

"H-hands-on?" Eula's voice pitched higher.

"Ahem... fine, but I'm warning you, I'm very strict."

Eula coughed to cover her previous loss of composure.

"Oh, thank you then."

Jiang Ning said.

Huixin sighed, thinking that Lady Ganyu had gained another rival.

Shenhe frowned, feeling something was off but couldn't quite place it.

Must be her imagination?

After the meal, Amber dragged Shenhe and Huixin away to ask them questions.

She asked the former about combat and the latter about literature. Although Amber rarely used either in practice, she was willing to go to such lengths to create alone time for her friend.

During Eula's teaching session with Jiang Ning, there was inevitably some physical contact, especially with their hands.

Eula stood behind Jiang Ning, teaching him hands-on, therefore...

Eula had the same subconscious thought as Ganyu.

She unconsciously noticed that his hands were so soft and smooth - were these really hands that wielded weapons?

Also, she inadvertently agreed with Hu Tao.

He smelled really nice.

Due to their height difference, Jiang Ning's head would occasionally brush against Eula's chest.

Jiang Ning felt embarrassed, Eula felt embarrassed, and the atmosphere gradually became somewhat intimate.

Eula's heartbeat quickened, which Jiang Ning could clearly feel.

"Eula... your chest is pressing against me."

Finally, when Jiang Ning could barely contain himself, he spoke up.

Eula jumped back like a released rabbit, both hands covering her chest.

Her eyes were somewhat moist, though it wasn't clear if from crying or embarrassment.

"Y-you... couldn't you have reminded a lady more tactfully at such a moment!"

Some lady, wielding a claymore like that?

"Sorry, sorry, my fault!"

Jiang Ning quickly apologized.

"You... hmph, I'll remember this grudge!"

Eula gritted her teeth and turned away.

However, her face was still burning.

How did she end up willing to have physical contact with a man? This really didn't conform to noble etiquette...

Unless!

Eula nodded confidently, she simply hadn't been thinking of this youth as an adult at all, just a little brother.

Eula convinced herself of this, but ignored the fact that there were quite a few people Jiang Ning's age in Mondstadt, and she hadn't shown a friendly face to any of them.

When the Hash Browns were finally served, Amber was nearly broken from her ordeal.

She had sacrificed so much for Eula... looking at the time, it had only been a little while.

Come on, Eula, step up your game! How did you finish so quickly? Don't you need to build up some affection? 

Jiang Ning spent more time with Barbara than with you - do you really think you can raise your affection level just by shopping together a few times?

Cherish your alone time!

"We're blessed to taste Jiang Ning's cooking today."

Huixin smiled.

"Oh? If his cooking is this good, doesn't he cook often?"

Huixin rolled her eyes: "Him? They say he used to cook every meal when he was in the mountains, but after coming to Liyue Harbor, he stopped cooking. He either eats at Wanmin Restaurant, or since Shenhe learned to cook, she's been doing all the cooking."

"What a waste of talent."

Amber said while eating Jiang Ning's Hash Browns.

"Damn it, to make something this delicious on the first try... I'll remember this grudge!"

After taking a bite, Eula doubted whether what she had made before was even real - how could it be this good on the first attempt?

She felt somewhat competitive, thinking she should have more cooking competitions with Jiang Ning in the future.

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