Lisa's Request

In the darkness, Mu Yang couldn't make out the changes in La Signora's expression.

He didn't intend to resort to force.

If he just put all his popularity points into improving his strength, defeating La Signora would be easy.

But he didn't want to do that.

Popularity points had many uses.

After leaving Mondstadt, he still needed to flesh out his backstory.

He shouldn't waste them on La Signora.

La Signora said in a deep voice, "Who exactly are you?"

Mu Yang stood up and slowly approached La Signora. "Who I am isn't important. My proposal is this: we each take a step back. You cancel your plan to damage the city defenses, and I won't obstruct you from obtaining the Gnosis."

Mu Yang arrived in front of La Signora. "You don't want Her Majesty the Tsaritsa to know your mission failed, do you?"

La Signora was proud. In normal circumstances, if anyone dared to threaten her like this, she would have immediately used her flame to burn their mouth off, or frozen them into an ice sculpture.

But this person before him—Mu Yang—was too mysterious. His strength was like a riddle, sometimes present, sometimes absent, sometimes high, sometimes low. It was impossible to gauge.

It was only possible that Mu Yang had some strange ability, or that his strength was far superior to hers, which would explain this situation.

However, La Signora wouldn't easily admit defeat verbally. "With just you alone, you think you can obstruct our plan?"

Mu Yang replied, "The Knights of Favonius simply don't have the extra manpower to deal with you. The other Fatui are insignificant in their eyes. My commission is merely to keep you occupied."

Mu Yang paced around the room. "I've heard that the Anemo God Barbatos deeply loves his people. If he were to find out you were tampering with the city defenses and causing the deaths of Mondstadt's citizens, then forget about the Gnosis; it would be a problem if you could even continue walking around in Mondstadt."

La Signora was clearly provoked by Mu Yang's words. She immediately shot an ice spike towards the back of Mu Yang's head.

The ice spike shattered just before hitting Mu Yang, turning into tiny fragments. This was one of Mu Yang's sword techniques—Trace-less.

A few fragments were deflected and flew towards La Signora. La Signora burned them away with her flame. She sneered, "What a fine sentiment, 'loves his people'..."

Mu Yang didn't even turn his head.

This showed he didn't take La Signora's attack seriously.

"I don't know why Barbatos is so lenient with you."

"But I'm not like him."

"Don't force me to do something beyond the scope of my commission, okay?"

La Signora flicked her hand.

"Hmph."

Having calmed down, she thought carefully about Mu Yang's words.

Her primary objective was the Gnosis.

And Mondstadt was still an ally of Snezhnaya in name.

Causing too much trouble would indeed be difficult to resolve.

If she were to fight Mu Yang here and end up with mutual destruction.

She would lose the best opportunity to obtain the Gnosis.

It would be a bit of a loss.

Her Majesty the Tsaritsa's mission had the highest priority.

At this moment.

In the lobby of the Goethe Hotel.

Anastasia was sitting with several Fatui members, recovering from their injuries.

They were much better now.

Although they really wanted to know what had happened between the man and woman upstairs.

Why was there no sound?

However, no one dared to go up and eavesdrop.

La Signora was their superior.

Mu Yang was a ruthless person who would act before speaking.

Neither of them was someone to be trifled with.

"Do you think 'La Signora' has returned yet? Why is there no movement at all."

"She should be back, right? Isn't it usually around this time?"

"Why hasn't that white-haired kid been blown out yet?"

A skinny man said with a lewd grin.

"You guys, do you think 'La Signora' and the white-haired kid... hehehe."

Anastasia threw a lantern at him.

"If you want to die, don't drag us down with you."

She continued.

"It must be that 'La Signora' is just late in returning today."

"I bet that white-haired kid definitely can't withstand three moves from 'La Signora'."

A fatty egged them on.

"Place your bets, place your bets! Let's bet on how that kid dies."

Several people excitedly placed their bets.

Some said Mu Yang would be burned to death.

Some said he would be thrown out the window and fall to his death.

Some said he would be frozen into an ice pop.

"What are you guys betting on that's so interesting?"

"We're betting on how the white-haired kid upstairs dies. Are you in?"

"Sure, I bet he won't be hurt at all."

The fatty was about to mock him.

"Aren't you just giving away money, brother?"

But he felt that the voice sounded a bit familiar.

Everyone turned around.

They were all shocked.

Several people rubbed their eyes.

He wondered if he was seeing things.

Because Mu Yang was standing there, completely unharmed.

He looked the same as when he went up.

And he looked the same when he came down.

Not even his clothes were wrinkled.

On the contrary, the "La Signora" behind him had a dark expression.

She looked extremely displeased.

The Executives were synonymous with strength.

Everyone in Teyvat knew that.

The Fatui couldn't believe it.

Someone had actually managed to break into the room of the Eighth-ranked Executive.

And then come out completely unharmed.

Mu Yang used his sword to rake the Mora on the table towards him.

Then he stuffed all the Mora into his bag.

"I didn't expect any extra rewards."

"Whoever came up with this idea, it's good. Remember to call me next time you play like this."

With that, he left with a flourish.

Leaving only his retreating back for the Fatui.

The faces of the Fatui present turned red and then white.

Today was their shameful defeat.

It was all because of this Mu Yang.

Anastasia stood up.

"La Signora, we'll proceed with the plan to sabotage the city defenses right away."

"Let the people of Mondstadt know the consequences of opposing us."

La Signora: "There's no need. The plan is canceled."

No one present understood.

Why was it suddenly canceled?

However, no one dared to ask.

Everyone stood up and bowed.

"Yes!"

The Fatui present didn't dare to breathe loudly.

They were afraid that "La Signora" would blame them.

Only when La Signora turned and went upstairs.

Did they finally breathe a sigh of relief.

"Hoo..."

At this moment, a Fire Butterfly slowly flew over.

It exploded near the mouth of the skinny person who had been teasing La Signora and Mu Yang about doing that.

It blew off half of his face.

Mu Yang, leaving the Goethe Hotel, felt refreshed.

He walked towards the Knights of Favonius headquarters.

Planning to report his achievements.

And reassure them to continue their defenses.

They no longer needed to worry about "La Signora" and her schemes.

Arriving at the entrance of the Knights of Favonius headquarters.

Mu Yang didn't see anyone guarding the door.

He found it a bit strange.

He pushed the door open and went inside.

He didn't see any Knights of Favonius members inside either.

"Could it be that the Hilichurls have already broken in?"

Mu Yang thought.

"No, no, hurry up and go show off at the city gates."

"Otherwise, when Lumine gets back, who's going to spread the word about my 'righteous deed'?"

Just as Mu Yang was preparing to leave the Knights of Favonius headquarters.

A voice called out to him.

"Mr. Mu Yang?"

Mu Yang turned around.

He saw a purple-clad woman dressed like a witch.

"That's me. May I ask who you are?" Mu Yang asked, pretending to size her up.

"The librarian, Lisa," she replied.

"It seems your commission is complete. You truly are a professional."

"You flatter me. I just did the job for the money."

Lisa's expression turned serious.

"Could I ask you to take on another commission?"