Genshin Impact: I'm The Envoy of Snezhnaya

Chapter 48: Mondstadt

"Lord Ausbilder!"

Krobber wasn't too surprised by Bai Luo's sudden appearance from the sky, as he had witnessed such feats before.

However, even in Bai Luo's presence, Krobber couldn't relax.

Those who earned the admiration and praise of his master might not always be the most outstanding, but they were invariably terrifying.

Moreover, Krobber still remembered the missions Bai Luo carried out before he became a Harbinger.

Just standing next to him sent chills down Krobber's spine.

Many of those whom Bai Luo had dealt with were people similar to Krobber himself.

"Let's go, it's time to set off."

"Yes!"

Mondstadt, located in the northeastern part of the continent of Teyvat, is known as the "City of Freedom and Song."

According to a certain unnamed nun, the Archon they worship is called Barbatos. As mentioned earlier, this nation and its deity represent freedom—freedom so profound that the god does not wish to constrain their people, allowing them to develop on their own.

This laissez-faire approach is often humorously described as "fishing," implying a laid-back attitude.

However, this very attitude once plunged the nation into corruption and its darkest times during the period of aristocratic rule.

Under the leadership of Vennessa, the people rebelled against the tyrannical rule of the Lawrence Clan, and since then, Mondstadt has been free of nobility.

Without a god or rulers, the city is now managed by the Knights of Favonius, an organization founded by Vennessa.

Compared to Inazuma, Mondstadt's territory, while also inhabited by monsters, is relatively safe.

The landscape is picturesque, with a mild climate year-round.

The wind of freedom, carrying the scent of dandelions, sweeps across Cider Lake, bringing the blessings of the Anemo Archon, Bartobas, to Mondstadt, a city nestled on an island in the lake’s heart.@@@@

Wait... wasn’t it Barbatos?

Ahem...

In any case, for Bai Luo, coming to Mondstadt felt no different from returning to a starter village.

In contrast, Inazuma City was an absolute nightmare of a beginning.

"I understand. Please, Mr. Krobber, do accept this."

Realizing what was happening, Turs retrieved an envelope and handed it to Krobber.

"Hmm?" Krobber's eyes lit up upon seeing the envelope.

Perhaps this was the generous master's gift to him, he thought.

"This is an invitation to the Windblume Festival's pre-banquet. The banquet will be held at the Dawn Winery in one day. To prevent our esteemed guest’s invitation from getting lost, my master instructed me to bring an extra one for you."

Krobber was annoyed upon hearing this.

Not only had there been no bribe, but this was also some kind of test.

Did they think so little of him that they assumed he might lose the invitation?

Before he could express his anger, a pale hand rested on his shoulder.

Realizing who it was, a cold sweat broke out across Krobber’s back.

"Please convey my thanks to your master, and give him my regards," Bai Luo said as he took the invitation from Krobber, smiling kindly.

Unlike Krobber, Bai Luo understood that this invitation was intended more for him than for Krobber.

As if confirming Bai Luo’s suspicion, Turs bowed, then left with his entourage.

"Lord Ausbilder..."

Forcing a smile, Krobber wiped the sweat from his forehead.

During the days they spent at sea, Bai Luo had not done anything too out of the ordinary; he had mostly slept in his cabin or written new novels.

This mild behavior had almost made Krobber forget that this was the same man who caused many of Snezhnaya's higher-ups to lose sleep.

Bai Luo glanced at Krobber, fully aware of the petty thoughts swirling in his mind.

It was clear why the Doctor had sent this greedy man.

While someone like Krobber could be a significant liability to the Fatui, he also served as the perfect bait—a fat, juicy lure to attract the big fish hiding in the shadows.

By granting him some minor authority and leaking irrelevant information, those bloodthirsty sharks would undoubtedly take the bait, even if they knew it was a trap.

And once the big fish took the hook, the bait would no longer matter.