"Heh~ So Durandal also has the ability to absorb fatigue, that's amazing."
Paimon said in surprise, "So is Acting Grand Master Jean completely recovered now? Has all her previous fatigue disappeared?"
Acting Grand Master Jean nodded, placing her right hand in front of her, "Yes, I feel that all the accumulated fatigue has completely vanished. Even my spirit has fully recovered. I am truly grateful for Lady Durandal's help."
"And then you think you're fine again? Want to hurry back and continue working?"
Durandal stared intently at Acting Grand Master Jean and said, "Since you've promised others to relax properly, don't go back on your word. Even if I removed your fatigue, it doesn't mean you can act recklessly. A well-planned daily routine is the correct way, you don't even understand this, do you?"
"Yes."
She was clearly the Knights of Favonius' Acting Grand Master of Mondstadt, yet in front of Durandal, she was like a Children, completely daring not to utter a single word of objection, causing Lumine and Paimon, who were watching, to whisper.
"I didn't expect Acting Grand Master Jean to have such a side. She doesn't listen to us at all. It seems only Durandal can manage her."
"Durandal is also doing it for Acting Grand Master Jean's own good. Besides, Acting Grand Master Jean wouldn't dare to anger Durandal. If she really angered Durandal, Durandal would probably punish her with several days of mandatory rest. It's better to adjust her own routine to avoid such a situation."
Lumine was right; if she continued to overwork herself like before, Durandal would definitely punish her, which would then delay her work and affect Durandal's opinion of her.
Although she didn't know how Durandal knew she worked overtime every day, it was better to be honest, otherwise, the situation of forced rest would really happen to her, and it was a God who demanded it.
"Oh, by the way, can you also use this ability on us, Durandal? I want to see how much fatigue the Traveler and I have accumulated."
Hmm? That's quite an interesting suggestion. Lumine is usually very active in Mondstadt City, often finding all sorts of things to do.
Although she didn't feel much, she should have accumulated some fatigue. She wanted to see how much she had unconsciously accumulated.
"Yes."
Durandal didn't refuse. She lightly tapped Lumine's glabella, and the fatigue hidden within her body was easily drawn out.
It wasn't as much as expected, just at a normal level. She really wasn't sure how Lumine relaxed, even though she had so many things to do normally, the accumulated fatigue was surprisingly little.
Next was Paimon. Under everyone's gaze, Paimon waited for a while, but didn't see Durandal make any other moves.
She looked at Durandal in confusion, not understanding what she meant. Wasn't she supposed to take out the fatigue from her body?
"What's wrong, Durandal? Does this move have a limited number of uses?" Lumine asked.
"There's no such restriction. It's just that she has no fatigue at all, so naturally, no fatigue can be drawn out."
Paimon, who constantly flew around in the air, didn't have to do anything. She usually just ate, talked, and slept, never doing any heavy physical labor, so naturally, she wouldn't have any fatigue.
Lumine and Acting Grand Master Jean suddenly understood, but Paimon had a different opinion.
"How is that possible! I run around with the Traveler every day, how could I not have any fatigue at all? Is your ability malfunctioning, Durandal?"
"Oh? Are you questioning my ability?"
Interesting. This little thing actually questioned her, questioned the power of an Apostle. This was something she had never experienced before, and this feeling was quite interesting.
"No... I didn't mean that. I just think it's not normal. Look, I'm with the Traveler every day, wherever she goes, I'm by her side. Since she has fatigue, then I should too."
Paimon, realizing she had said the wrong thing, quickly explained, but her explanation didn't get everyone's approval. Instead, Lumine's gaze towards her became stranger and stranger.
"Fatigue? Don't you fly? Does flying in the air also consume your stamina?"
Durandal observed Paimon from left to right. She didn't need to flap her wings like birds to fly in the air; the principle of her suspension in the air was completely unknown. Could it be that maintaining this state required stamina?
"That... that's not the case," Paimon replied weakly.
"Then where exactly are you tired?"
Durandal was confused. Not just Durandal, but Lumine and Acting Grand Master Jean felt the same way.
Paimon thought long and hard but couldn't come up with a reasonable explanation. She could only emphasize that she was very tired, but she couldn't explain how she was tired.
Facing such a Paimon, Lumine was speechless, while thinking, "Such a useless Paimon, I should just cook her," which made Paimon shiver.
The interaction between the three made the observing Acting Grand Master Jean unable to help but laugh. Such conversations were truly relaxing, with no need to worry about anything, just like friends, saying whatever came to mind.
She envied the relationship between these three, envied Lumine and Paimon's ability to talk to Durandal without any reservations, to be friends with her.
She couldn't be as nonchalant as Lumine and Paimon. Even though Durandal had saved her, she couldn't do it.
"Wuwuwu~ Forget it, I'm not talking to you guys anymore. Anyway, you only know how to bully Paimon, bully me because I can't argue with you."
Paimon, unable to defeat Lumine and Durandal, cleverly chose to change the subject: "Speaking of which, if Durandal has such an ability, doesn't that mean as long as we ask her, we'll never have to worry about energy and fatigue?"
"Generally speaking, that's true, but I don't recommend doing that."
"Eh? Why? Isn't that great? If you don't get tired, you can do so many things you want to do."
Durandal shook her head: "You only thought of the good side, not the bad. Although I don't necessarily need to sleep like humans, this body gives me the function of sleeping."
Durandal didn't need to eat or sleep, but if she wanted to, she could do both. The former aside, she had fully experienced the latter.
"Think about it carefully, if I eliminate your fatigue, then you'll have to keep working. As long as your internal organs and bones aren't tired, you'll have to keep working. Do you really like that?"
Durandal only eliminated fatigue. Although physical strength and energy would recover, some things only happened during sleep.
For example, promoting growth and development, skin regeneration, boosting immunity, and delaying aging—these can all be achieved during sleep.
Besides, sleeping is also a very good way to relax. Those who love to work and don't mind the 996 schedule will only become tools.
Lumine imagined such a scene, herself working endlessly, never stopping. In a sense, it was truly terrifying.
"So don't think about asking me to help you eliminate the fatigue accumulated in your body. I won't do this often. If I find that any of you are overworked, I will personally come and make sure you rest properly."
When she said this, Durandal's gaze was on Acting Grand Master Jean. It was already very clear who this statement was for.
Acting Grand Master Jean shook her head with a wry smile, and Lumine and Paimon also couldn't help but laugh aloud. The group chatted here for a while.
"Alright, we've been here for a long time, it's time to go back."
Acting Grand Master Jean looked at the sky, estimated the current time, and said, "Don't worry, I'm not going back to work. Even if I'm resting, I want to be within Mondstadt City. I'll be honest, just trust me."
Durandal stared at Acting Grand Master Jean for a long time, then nodded: "I'll be watching you. Don't think I don't know your usual behavior."
So she really observes the situation in Mondstadt through some means? It seems there's no way to escape her eyes.
The group got up and walked towards Mondstadt City. Not long after they left, a Pyro Abyss Mage emerged from the shadows.
"I originally thought I could catch the Acting Grand Master in a bad state, but I didn't expect that fellow to suddenly appear. I can only wait for the next opportunity."
While Acting Grand Master Jean was praying, he was already hiding nearby, preparing to attack Acting Grand Master Jean when the opportunity arose.
Durandal's appearance disrupted his plan, and then Lumine and Paimon arrived, so he ultimately had to give up the idea of a sneak attack.
He dared not provoke Durandal; they had already witnessed her terror, and even the Prince had warned them never to antagonize Durandal.
Although they lost this important opportunity, they still had plenty of time. Even if they missed this one, they could wait for the next opportune moment.
For now, he would go back and discuss with the other Abyss Mages to plan their next move.
The Abyss Mage used his ability to teleport away, not noticing that his shadow deepened for a moment, and a pair of ominous red glowing eyes appeared on the shadow.
That was clearly not his shadow. Without his knowledge, a terrifying entity had possessed his shadow.
This entity did not immediately attack him but planned to appear when he returned to the gathering place, intending to give him and his companions a big surprise.
Except for one person, no one else knew what happened to this Abyss Mage. When Durandal and the others arrived in Mondstadt, they were stopped by a Knights of Favonius member named Swan, who was on duty.
"Hello, Acting Grand Master Jean. It's good that you're back. Please go to Angel's Share immediately; Captain Kaeya is waiting for you there."
"Hmm? Is there some work you need to give me?"
As soon as she spoke, Acting Grand Master Jean felt an intense gaze. Turning around, it was indeed Durandal looking at her, her expression unreadable, yet it made the pressure double.
Paimon asked, "That Kaeya, today is Acting Grand Master Jean's day off. What exactly does he want? To actually make Acting Grand Master Jean go there personally."
"This... I don't know. He didn't tell us much. In short, please take Acting Grand Master Jean to Angel's Share; he will explain everything to you there."
Swan was clearly hiding something. He didn't explain much, just urged Acting Grand Master Jean to go there quickly, with other matters to be discussed upon arrival.
Acting Grand Master Jean nodded, hesitated for a moment, and said to Durandal, "I'll just go for a bit. I'm not going to work, just to hear what Kaeya wants. If you're worried, you can come with me."
After a moment of thought, Durandal nodded. Although she hadn't met this person named Kaeya, if he dared to assign tasks to Acting Grand Master Jean, Durandal would make him experience her power.
When they arrived at Angel's Share, what greeted them was not Kaeya, but a table laden with various delicacies and drinks.
Standing next to the table were members of the Knights of Favonius, smiling as they watched Acting Grand Master Jean walk in, leaving her bewildered.
"What exactly is this..."
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