Razor looked at the mysterious black-clad figure before him in utter confusion.
Having lived with the wolves since childhood, he had come to understand deeply that the law of the strong preying on the weak was an unshakable law of nature…
Wolves could eat rabbits and boars, while those animals could only feed on plants, simply because they were too weak…
Although his view had changed somewhat after spending time with the people of Mondstadt, things were different when it came to enemies—against an enemy, the battle must always be fought to the death…
Razor couldn't help but recall that thunderstorm years ago, when he had been captured by an Abyss Mage.
The wolf pack had launched a fearless assault to rescue him, but all of them had been slaughtered at the mage's hands…
In his rage and grief, Razor had caught the gaze and recognition of a God, receiving a Vision and the power to wield Electro…
Razor had wanted to defeat the enemy, to protect his companions.
Though the Abyss Mage had soon been destroyed beneath his wild, chaotic lightning, the companions who had already fallen could never return…
Enemies showed no mercy.
That was why enemies had to be defeated—killed!
But this enemy before him left Razor bewildered…
The enemy had clearly defeated him already—so why had they not killed him?
"I lost. Why don't you… kill me?" Razor asked with difficulty, lifting his head to look at the mysterious black-clad figure, voicing the question that weighed on his heart.
Perhaps because there was no one else around, the figure did not hurry to leave, but instead explained:
"Kill you? Why would I kill you?"
"My purpose is only to stop you from breaking the rules set by the Knights of Favonius…"
"Besides, if I killed you, that would be a life on my hands, wouldn't it?"
"If the Knights found out I carried such a stain, how could I ever hope to join them, to become a true Knight of Favonius?"
Hearing this answer, Razor was utterly confused, for right now he could not sense the slightest killing intent from this mysterious black-clad person at all…
Could it be, that this person wasn't truly his enemy?
At that moment, the wolf pack, as if sharing one mind, sensed that Razor was in trouble.
They quickly gathered around him, baring their fangs and growling warily at the mysterious black-clad figure before them.
"Enough. It seems your companions aren't very friendly toward me…" the mysterious figure spoke with a trace of helplessness.
"The wolves of Wolvendom are protected creatures under the rules of the Knights of Favonius. Unless it's absolutely necessary, I have no intention of fighting you."
With that, the figure turned and left, vanishing from Razor's and the wolves' sight.
The wolf pack, now worried for Razor's injuries, began to lick his wounds, trying to ease his pain.
A few of the wolves even scattered off in different directions, seemingly to seek help…
Sure enough, at the entrance of Wolvendom, Su Yuan's group came across a wolf.
Su Yuan was startled, thinking to himself in disbelief: Wait—there are actually real wolves in Wolvendom?
But back in the game, I never saw any, aside from Razor's character story text…
(Andrius, Dominator of Wolves, King of the North Wind: Su Yuan, are you serious??? You're saying you never saw wolves in the game? Even though I'm but a lingering spirit, I'm still a wolf, am I not??? And didn't you fight my weekly boss battle with great enthusiasm before???)
"Don't worry, Su Yuan big brother!" Klee smiled as she stepped forward, gently patting the wolf's head.
"You're an outlander, so you might not know this, but the wolves in Wolvendom are all very well-behaved. They won't hurt people."
But almost instantly, Klee's expression turned serious as she added, "It seems someone is injured. This wolfie is seeking our help!"
"What? Klee, you can actually understand wolf language???" Su Yuan asked in surprise.
"Nooo, I'm not that amazing…" Klee replied, shaking her head.
"If it were Mama, she'd definitely understand wolf language. As for me, I just sensed the wolfie's emotions and guessed its thoughts from that…"
Su Yuan nodded, thinking that even so, it was already impressive.
Children's pure hearts truly made their senses sharper!
Under the wolf's guidance, Su Yuan's group soon found Razor lying on the ground, wounded.
"Razor big brother, are you okay?!" Klee rushed forward, pulling some bandages and medicine out of the backpack she always carried.
With Eula's assistance, she began tending to Razor's wounds, dressing and treating them as best they could.
"So it was Klee, the Traveler, and everyone else…"
Razor, speaking a little weakly, said: "Thank you."
"Razor, what exactly happened? Were you attacked by someone?" After Razor's condition had stabilized, Aether asked.
"There was… a person in black clothes… who could use lightning… the same as Master…" Razor said.
Hearing Razor's description, Su Yuan and the others quickly realized the truth.
As expected, it was that mysterious black-clothed figure again.
But this time, she had mimicked Razor's master—Lisa… sister Lisa!
What puzzled Su Yuan's group, however, was Ellin.
What exactly was her purpose? Why did she only injure Razor but not kill him?
Weren't people controlled by the Eerie force supposed to become more twisted and brutal?
Why did Ellin now give everyone the feeling that she wasn't like that?
"She didn't let me… make a fire… to roast fowl…"
"She didn't kill me… because she… wants to join… the Knights…"
Hearing Razor's words, everyone wore an expression of sudden realization.
Yes—Ellin's dream had always been to join the Knights of Favonius and become a true knight.
But because her abilities weren't sufficient and she didn't meet the requirements, she had been constantly training and working hard…
Even now, though she might already be under the control of the Eerie force, she was still following the rules of the Knights, which was why no large-scale harm had been caused…
But at this moment, Aether still felt doubtful.
In his memory, the black-clothed person disguised as Diluc had once attacked Knights of Favonius outside the cathedral…
And when she disguised herself as Zhongli, she even killed the Eerie "Timmy"…
If she truly wanted to join the Knights, why would she do such things?
Wasn't that contradictory to what Razor had just said?
Could this also be what Su Yuan had once mentioned—that Mondstadt's eerie corruption was becoming freer and less predictable in its influence?
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