[Option 1: Turn a Blind Eye. You pretend not to see him. After all, getting involved with Sampo usually means getting dragged into some scheme that sounds serious but is full of holes. You decide to play it safe, silently walk around him, and even deliberately avoid looking at him. (Reward: Sampo's Path Branch Skill — [You Are The Most Shining]. Upon use, causes enemies in a certain area to enter a Blind state for 10 seconds. Blinded enemies cannot detect friendly targets. Attacking a Blinded enemy initiates combat with a 100% fixed chance to delay each enemy target's action by 25%.)]
[Option 2: Attempt to Tail Him. Every time Sampo acts, although he is sneaky, the harvest is inevitably significant. You narrow your eyes, deciding to secretly observe what this guy is up to now. You pretend to leisurely walk behind a street stall, grab a candied hawthorn stick, and watch Sampo's every move while eating. (Reward: Void Obsidian. A black substance captured from the Void, containing a trace of Nihility Path power. Its pitch-black facets reflect no image. It not only absorbs light but seems to steal the holder's emotional fluctuations, leaving only a faint sense of emptiness.)]
[Option 3: Initiate Communication. The unique intelligence in Sampo's hands makes approaching him necessary. Although becoming his "customer" isn't always a good thing—since customers can become merchandise if the price is right—it can be avoided with caution. You stride forward and pat Sampo on the shoulder: "Spit it out. Who are you planning to scam this time?" (Reward: Eye of the Storm. An arrow remnant left by a Stormbringer, containing Anemo power. Left by a monster created by the Fragmentum based on a Voidranger. In the center of the spiraling airflow, a broken arrowhead is faintly visible. Those who perish in the Fragmentum shall be reborn in the Fragmentum.)]
Kael: "..."
Looking at these three options, Kael's eyelid twitched violently.
Sampo Koski?
Bennett is Sampo?
What is the standard for this judgment?
Bennett was one of the few young adventurers in the Mondstadt Adventurers' Guild, but he was constantly entangled by inexplicable "misfortune."
The "Benny's Adventure Team" founded by Bennett had seen members constantly take long leaves of absence under the influence of this "misfortune." Currently, only the leader himself was active, and the team was on the verge of disbandment.
However, under Bennett's sincere request, Katheryne kept the registration of "Benny's Adventure Team" for him.
At the same time, she concealed the fact that other members had long since jumped ship.
But Bennett actually knew about his members leaving.
And Sampo?
On the surface, he was a smooth-talking merchant. Where there was "profit," there was Sampo.
The unique intelligence in Sampo's hands made people approach him, but being his "customer" wasn't necessarily good.
After all, if the price was right, "customers" could be converted into "merchandise" at any time.
And secretly, he was a member of the Masked Fools.
Sampo and Bennett really didn't match at all.
Kael's gaze grew deep and even stranger.
The rewards for these three options were also a bit ridiculous.
Two materials and one Path Branch Skill.
He knew which one to choose without thinking.
When Kael looked over, Bennett was still smiling and greeting the people around him, walking toward the Mondstadt city gate.
Bennett looked about sixteen or seventeen.
A pair of emerald green eyes shone brightly, and his face wore a brilliant smile. His whole person exuded an aura of optimism and hot-bloodedness.
He wore adventure gear—a sleeveless light-colored vest that revealed the muscle lines on his arms, looking quite powerful.
A dark blue adventurer's belt was tied around his waist, hung with several practical alchemy bottles and tool bags, full of wilderness survival utility.
The most conspicuous thing was the red bandage wrapped around his left arm.
A Pyro Vision hung on his chest, shimmering slightly in the sunlight.
And the goggles on his head made him look exceptionally heroic.
As if he could rush into unknown ruins and start a thrilling adventure at any time.
The boy walked leisurely, his steps brisk, looking full of energy, a brilliant smile on his face.
He radiated vigorous vitality, giving people a feeling full of hope.
"Haha! Uncle Cyrus, you look spirited today! Something good happen?"
"Hehe, want to go treasure hunting with me? I found a nice treasure spot yesterday. There's definitely rich loot! I'm fully prepared this time!"
"Umm, my dads? I went to see them yesterday too. They are very energetic. Pity I still haven't recruited anyone for my adventure team."
Bennett greeted and communicated with people constantly, his figure gradually walking further away.
[You encountered Sampo in Boulder Town. He is enthusiastically greeting people everywhere. But having dealt with Sampo before, you know that Sampo at this moment must be sneakily planning something. Because the more he smiles, the more schemes he has. You chose to Turn a Blind Eye.]
[Option One Reward Acquired: Sampo's Path Branch Skill — [You Are The Most Shining]. Upon use, causes enemies in a certain area to enter a Blind state for 10 seconds. Blinded enemies cannot detect friendly targets. Attacking a Blinded enemy initiates combat with a 100% fixed chance to delay each enemy target's action by 25%.]
As Bennett completely walked out of the Mondstadt city gate and left Kael's line of sight, the panel in front of Kael refreshed.
At the same time, an invisible power descended from the void, pouring into Kael's body. Kael instantly felt that he had mastered a new Path Skill.
"Got the benefit just like that?"
Feeling that he could use Sampo's skill anytime, Kael's gaze was deep.
He did nothing and got the reward directly.
And such a generous reward at that. It felt like a pie falling from the sky.
Should I hang around Bennett often in the future and build a good relationship?
If so, can I trigger option rewards continuously?
Thinking of this, Kael narrowed his eyes.
Seems worth considering.
In the next second, Kael thought about the description of this Path Skill.
This thing is truly practical.
Blinding the target for ten seconds, plus delaying the opponent's speed by 25%.
If added to the upcoming Invisibility Technique from Seele (Fischl)... that would be thirty seconds of free action time. Just thinking about it was exciting.
Just then, a voice full of confidence and pride suddenly rang out in the dawn light, carrying a tone of arrogance as if destiny had descended.
"Hmph, hmph, hmph—The chaotic night has dispersed! The gears of fate turn once more! You have finally welcomed the companion of Supreme Condemnation!"
"I am—the Prinzessin der Verurteilung who rules the darkness of night, Fischl von Luftschloss Narfidort!"
Accompanied by this declaration like the opening of a stage play...
A purple figure stepped forward with confident strides, slowly walking from one end of the street.
Morning light spilled on her golden hair. The breeze gently brushed her gorgeous black and purple gothic skirt.
The lace hem fluttered gently, like a noble princess of the night descending to the mortal world.
And on her shoulder, a black night raven flapped its wings.
Accompanying her appearance, it circled in the air once, letting out a distant low cry.
But in the next second, Oz looked at Kael, sighed slightly, and translated: "My Lady means: She is here."
Kael: "..."
The corner of Kael's mouth twitched slightly. He looked up at this confident "Prinzessin."
Isn't Fischl tired of being like this all the time?
On the other side, Klee was completely stunned.
She widened her eyes, looking at Fischl who had suddenly appeared on stage. Her small head tried hard to digest Fischl's complex and incomprehensible self-introduction, her eyes full of ignorance.
"Eh?"
She looked blankly at Kael, then at Fischl, and finally couldn't help asking in a whisper, "Big Brother Kael... is this Princess our partner?"
"...Uh."
Before Kael could speak, Fischl crossed her arms, smiled arrogantly, her golden eye full of confidence.
"Foolish mage! You have not heard of the Prinzessin's prestigious name?"
"This Prinzessin—Fischl von Luftschloss Narfidort—is the guide under the dark wings, the only knower of truth between heaven and earth, the Weaver of Fate!"
"What an honor it is for you to walk with this Prinzessin today!"
Klee: "???"
This time, Little Klee's brain couldn't keep up with Fischl's chuunibyou language at all. She was completely dumbfounded.
She looked at Kael with a bewildered face, her eyes full of doubt, as if asking: "What... is she saying?"
Kael sighed helplessly, then turned to look at Oz.
The night raven patted its wings gently, seemingly accustomed to Fischl's speech, and translated slowly:
"My Lady means: Her name is Fischl, and she is the companion for this trip."
Klee: "Oh, oh!"
Hearing Oz's translation, Klee suddenly realized. She nodded happily, an excited smile appearing on her small face.
"So it's a new friend!"
Klee rushed up to Fischl, tilted her small head, and smiled innocently. "Klee is called Klee! I am the Spark Knight of the Knights of Favonius! Is Big Sister Fischl also going on an adventure with Big Brother Kael?"
Fischl froze at the address "Big Sister."
Then she coughed lightly, putting on a haughty look. "Precisely. The contract of the night has been concluded. I shall join hands with you to conquer the unknown fate!"
Oz: "My Lady means: She will go on an adventure with you."
Klee: "Hehe! That's great!"
Klee patted her backpack happily, making a dull thud-thud sound, her eyes full of expectation. "Klee brought lots of bombs today! We will definitely have fun blowing things up later!"
Kael: "..."
—This little guy...
She really doesn't know how to hold back.
However.
In the next second, Kael looked at Fischl with a strange expression.
Klee actually doesn't know Fischl?
Or rather, doesn't recognize her.
But yesterday, I heard Fischl say she knew the mage Klee.
One-sided knowledge?
Or?
Forget it.
Shaking his head, Kael stopped thinking about it. He exhaled gently, his gaze sweeping over Klee and Fischl, and smiled faintly. "Alright. Everyone is here."
Fischl crossed her arms, chest out. "Hmph. We are about to depart, stepping into a new journey of fate!"
Klee raised her hand excitedly. "Klee is ready too! Klee wants to bomb fish!"
Kael: "...Fine. Let's take a few missions and go."
Saying this, Kael spoke to Katheryne and accepted several resource gathering missions.
Some in Whispering Woods, some at Windrise.
Then, the three of them left the Adventurers' Guild.
Walking out of Mondstadt City.
Kael discovered that having Klee was truly convenient.
The spatial backpack Klee carried freed Kael's hands.
The extra sacks he took from the Adventurers' Guild could all be easily stuffed inside, allowing Klee to carry them effortlessly.
Kael even wondered if he could stuff a huge sack of resources into Klee's small backpack later.
While Kael was thinking this...
Inside the Adventurers' Guild.
As Kael left with Klee and Fischl, and the three figures gradually disappeared at the end of the street...
The atmosphere inside the Adventurers' Guild remained heated.
It didn't cool down in the slightest because of their departure.
"Tch. That guy Kael set off with two Vision holders again."
A young adventurer looked at the door enviously, his tone full of sourness. "Yesterday they earned over six hundred thousand Mora in just one day. Today won't be even bigger than yesterday, right?"
"How is that possible?!"
The adventurer next to him shook his head violently and sneered. "Over six hundred thousand Mora, that's not a small number! How many high-grade ores and rare specialties does it take to exchange for that? Yesterday was just dumb luck. How could he be that lucky again today?"
"Who says it's impossible?"
Another person retorted immediately. "Don't forget, yesterday Kael came back carrying two sacks of specialties alone. Today he has Klee! Just based on that little guy's destructive power, who dares to say they won't find more rare resources? Maybe they'll just blow something up in the Whispering Woods and unearth a precious mineral vein buried for years!"
"Exactly, exactly!"
Someone nodded repeatedly, echoing, "Plus Fischl. Although she has those... episodes... all day, her strength is very high. With these two helping, Kael's harvest today will definitely not be less than yesterday!"
"You guys..."
The adventurer who first raised the doubt was unconvinced. He narrowed his eyes and looked around, suddenly having a bright idea. "Why don't we make a bet? Bet on whether their harvest today can exceed yesterday's!"
As soon as these words came out, the surrounding adventurers were instantly energized, showing excited expressions.
"Bet! I bet their harvest today isn't as good as yesterday!"
"I bet their harvest today is even more than yesterday! After all, Whispering Woods and Windrise are resource-rich places!"
"I also bet more than yesterday! Kael's intuition is terrifyingly accurate. He can find resources others can't!"
"Hmph! If we bet, let's bet big! Loser buys everyone special fruit wine from Good Hunter!"
"Deal!"
The hall of the Adventurers' Guild instantly turned into a heated battlefield.
Everyone gathered together, discussing intensely.
As if they were betting not on Kael's harvest today, but on their own destiny.
Just then, a tall adventurer suddenly spoke up. "How about... we also follow Kael today? See how he finds so many resources?"
As soon as the voice fell, there was silence around him.
Then, a burst of laughter rang out.
"Hahaha! Who do you think you are? With your speed, can you keep up with them?"
"Stop joking! Even if you keep up with Kael, Klee and Prinzessin Fischl both have Visions. Can your ordinary physique keep up?"
"And when two Vision holders move together, they will definitely target monsters, maybe even encounter a Hilichurl gathering. This trip will definitely involve fighting monsters. You want to join the fun? Do you think your life is too long?"
"Hahaha, stop it. I advise you to wait honestly in the city. See how much money they make when they come back today, and then regret it!"
"Besides, you're so old, yet you want to follow behind kids to find resources, or even snatch resources? Isn't that too shameful?"
"Yeah, what is an old guy like you joining the fun for?"
The mocked adventurer blushed, smiled awkwardly, and said nothing more.
However, everyone's hearts were still full of envy.
After all, being able to move with two Vision holders and earn a large amount of Mora...
This kind of treatment was even cooler than some Knights of Favonius!
For a time, the atmosphere of the entire Adventurers' Guild was incomparably enthusiastic.