Herman held Ellin back for a long round of reminders. Only when Ellin could no longer stand it and ran toward the city gates were Li Qiuzhi and Fischl finally able to set off with her.
Herman was left watching their retreating figures with a sigh.
They had a fairly long journey ahead. The gathering team had been robbed by Hilichurls at the outermost edge of Fallen Star Valley, near the beach.
They would have to pass through the Whispering Woods and Starfell Lake, then travel a long way farther to reach the place.
The real Teyvat was far larger than the scaled-down map in the game, after all. Traveling there on foot would generally take the better part of a day.
If the commission went smoothly, they could return before dark. If they ran into trouble, they would have to camp in the wilderness. That was normal for Adventurers, too.
Mondstadt Bridge bustled with people, and there were plenty of horse-drawn wagons transporting goods as well.
To avoid blocking anyone, Li Qiuzhi and the others kept to one side, with their client Ellin leading the way. A flock of white pigeons had settled on the bridge's stone railing.
The birds pecked up the grain scattered there with precision, swallowing it mouthful by mouthful-a little boy was feeding them.
As the three approached without restraint, the pigeons grew wary and fled before they reached them, earning them a glare from the little boy!
The three smiled and politely apologized.
After crossing Mondstadt Bridge, they continued along the main road. The short boots of the two girls ahead kicked up a little dust as they stepped on the ground.
The asymmetrical black stockings covering Fischl's legs faintly revealed her snowy skin beneath, lending her a little more concealment and haziness than