Speaking of Albedo...
He had been eating dinner at his camp on the mountain that day when an avalanche triggered by the sudden explosion left him in quite a sorry state. Fortunately, with his abilities, he had never been in any real danger.
After sending Ningguang a letter, Jean took Ellin to see Albedo.
"Albedo, I heard you had a priceless alchemical item that was unfortunately destroyed in the avalanche caused by the explosion. Is that right?"
Ellin went straight up to him and asked as soon as they met.
The baffling question made Albedo pause. "Uh... none of my instruments or equipment were damaged in the avalanche."
"No! You did!" Ellin wore a mischievous grin.
Perhaps Jean really had picked up some bad habits after spending so much time with Ellin.
She walked over to Albedo and gave his shoulder a solemn pat.
"Albedo, we all agree that Snezhnaya and the Fatui caused this explosion. We're currently demanding compensation from Snezhnaya."
"So... I also think you must have had some very expensive instruments destroyed in the avalanche, beyond repair."
Albedo was a smart man. Although he spent long stretches on the mountain engrossed in his alchemical research, he had still heard something of what had happened below.
He knew Ellin and Klee were the culprits behind the explosion. Of course, he had no intention of holding it against them. Alice had not only told Klee about Ellin, but had mentioned her to him as well.
As such, Albedo had been quite interested in Ellin ever since meeting her.
Hearing Jean and Ellin's strange remarks, how could he fail to understand what they were after?
Albedo raised an eyebrow. "I understand."
"But... Acting Grand Master Jean, this doesn't seem like your usual way of doing things. I recall you being