Chapter 821 Lisa Finds Joy in Suffering
At this moment, in a lounge at the headquarters of the Knights of Favonius, shrouded in heavy snow and biting cold wind.
Qin lay quietly on the bed. Due to excessive blood loss, her cheeks and lips had lost their former rosy color, and she looked extremely weak.
According to the diagnosis of the nun who is skilled in medicine in the West Wind Church, Qin needs to stay in bed for at least a month before her body can recover to the level where she can work.
This was undoubtedly a huge torture for Qin, who has always been hardworking and responsible.
Fortunately, Mond now has other people to help manage it. Otherwise, with Qin's personality, she would definitely ignore her physical condition and force herself to overdraw her energy to work.
If this were true, her body would definitely be damaged and difficult to recover.
Just then, the door of the lounge was gently pushed open, and Diluk walked in with a bowl of steaming medicine.
Qin, who was lying on the bed, seemed to feel someone coming in. She slowly opened her eyes and her gaze fell on Diluk who brought the medicine over.
There was a hint of gratitude in Qin's eyes. She coughed lightly and said in a weak voice, "Ahem, Senior Diluk, thank you."
After saying that, Qin forced herself to sit up. Her movements seemed a little strenuous, but she still managed to reach out and take the bowl of medicine.
Then, Qin gulped down the medicine. The medicine was bitter, but it was not a big problem for her.
Diluk sat quietly by the side, watching Qin drink the medicine, and asked with concern: "Qin, how are your injuries? Do you feel better?"
After Qin drank the medicine, she covered the wound on her abdomen with her hands. The pain from there made her suffer.
She took a deep breath, shook her head, and replied in a slightly hoarse voice: "My injury is not a problem, Senior Diluk, you don't have to worry."
"I'm more concerned about Mond's current situation. Is everything going well in the city?"
Diluk sighed helplessly. Although he usually did not reveal his emotions easily, facing the current situation in Mondstadt, he was indeed not optimistic.
"The situation is indeed not optimistic," Diluk frowned and said, "The situation in Mondstadt is still acceptable, but it's completely different in Qingquan Town."
"The heavy snow has buried all the houses. It is definitely uninhabitable there."
He paused, and continued, "Kaia and I have arranged for the Knights to transfer all the residents of Qingquan Town to Mondstadt for refuge."
"However, Mondstadt is also facing great difficulties now. The city has implemented a rationing system, and all resources are allocated in a centralized manner. Food, firewood, and so on can only last less than a week."
"However, fortunately, the seven billion Mora sent by Eula was a great help."
At this point, Diluk breathed a sigh of relief. "We have used the money to purchase a large amount of supplies from Liyue. The first batch should be delivered soon."
Although 7 billion Mora sounds like a lot, it is still a difficult task to keep a city running normally during a snowstorm. Diluk is well aware of this.
But, we can only hold on for one day.
As Jean listened to Diluk describe the current situation in Mondstadt, she felt more and more powerless.
Finally, she couldn't help but look at Diluk, with a hint of request in her eyes.
"Senior, I have something to ask of you..." Qin's voice was a little low, as if she was not completely sure about her request.
Diluk looked at Qin's pleading eyes and couldn't help but feel a ripple in his heart.
He was silent for a moment, then asked, "What's the matter?"
Qin took a deep breath and said slowly: "Senior, you should be well aware of the current situation. I am injured, and Mond's leylines are controlled by the Abyss Cult..."
"So, I implore you to return to the Order and assist us in dealing with this crisis together."
Diluk listened to Qin's request and showed a trace of embarrassment on his face.
His lips moved slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he maintained his usual expressionless face and said lightly: "I..."
However, before Diluc could finish his words, Jean quickly grasped his hand and pleaded earnestly, "Senior, I understand that the actions of the former Inspector General 'Ilok' have made you feel disgusted with the Knights..."
Qin's voice trembled slightly, and she continued: "But Mond really needs you now! I beg you to come back, I beg you..."
Diluk is of course aware that Mondstadt is facing a huge crisis, and he will definitely not sit idly by.
However, he really didn't want to have any more involvement with the Knights.
After careful consideration, he finally made a compromise proposal.
"Well, when this crisis is over, I will return to my Dawn Winery. After all, Mond's wine industry still needs me."
What I mean is that I, Diluk, can help you get through this crisis, but that doesn't mean I will return to the Knights Templar.
Qin nodded gratefully and said softly, "Thank you, Senior Diluk..."
Diluk looked at Qin's grateful eyes and her tightly holding his hand, and his heart couldn't help but ripples.
He pursed his lips, feeling a little uneasy, and tried to pull his hand back, but couldn't.
Just then, Lisa appeared at the door without knowing when.
Her eyes fell on Diluk and Jean in the house, and a smile appeared on her lips.
In her eyes, they were the perfect match for Mondstadt. This pair of handsome men and beautiful women were in a delicate atmosphere at the moment, and the spark of love had sprouted in the crisis.
However, Lisa did not indulge in this romantic imagination too much, because there were more important things to do now.
She coughed softly, somewhat reluctantly interrupting the affectionate atmosphere, and said, "Qin, Diluk, the supplies we purchased from Liyue have been delivered to Mondstadt."
Hearing Lisa's voice, Qin quickly let go of Diluk's hand and a look of embarrassment appeared on her face.
She threw back the quilt and tried to get out of bed to handle her official business, completely forgetting that she was still injured.
"Okay, I'll be right there..."
Seeing this, Diluk quickly reached out to support Qin and said with concern: "You are injured, don't be stubborn, I will help you."
Qin nodded and lay back down on the bed.
"Okay, thank you, senior."
……
Diluk followed Lisa out of the lounge where Jean was resting to take care of business.
Lisa tried to make the best of a bad situation, with a knowing smile on her face, and asked Diluk.
"Hey, Master Diluk, how are you and Jean getting along?"
When Diluk heard Lisa use the word "virgin" to describe his relationship with Jean, his eyes twitched involuntarily.
Apparently this topic was a little sensitive to him, so he abruptly changed the subject.
"Ms. Lisa, we should now focus on how to deal with the snowstorm caused by the Abyss Cult!"
Lisa saw that Diluk was deliberately avoiding her question and was unwilling to answer it directly, but was just vague and evasive. She shrugged helplessly, showing an indifferent attitude.
"Well, if you need any help in the future, I'm always here to support you."
Diluk looked at Lisa's expression as if she wanted to bring him and Jean together, and said directly and clearly: "Jin and I are impossible. There is no such thing as love between us."
"Now, let's hurry up and deal with the distribution of supplies."
……
On the other side, at the gate of Mondstadt, a caravan from Liyue was unloading goods from a cargo hot air balloon.
After Kaia finished assigning the work on site, he stopped Dainsleb who wanted to leave.
"Mr. Dyne, please stay."
Hearing the voice, Dainsreb stopped, slowly turned around, and looked at Kaia expressionlessly with a hint of indifference in his eyes.
"What's wrong? Mr. Kaia, is there anything else?" His tone was flat and he showed no interest in Kaia.
Kaiya looked at Dain who was so cold and couldn't help but feel a little suspicious, but he still said with a smile: "Don't be so cold, at least we met once in Xumi..."
(Kaeya's invitation mission. At that time, Shao Yun was staying in the Tanit tribe with Ying and Paimon...)
However, Dainsleb was not moved by Kaia's enthusiasm. He still looked as if he was keeping a distance from others and just repeated his question indifferently.
"Is there anything wrong? If not, I'll leave."
Seeing this, Kaiya stopped talking too much and stated his purpose directly.
"Can I talk to the leader of the Abyss Cult?" Kaia asked straight to the point.
Dainsleb sneered, he guessed what Kaia was thinking.
"Trust me, don't have any illusions. Only if Ying, Paimeng and Shao Yun's daughter Xi are safely returned, otherwise, there is no point in discussing this matter."
Then, Dain added: "This is not my request, this is Kong and Shao Yun's request."
"Everything I'm doing now is only because I think the ordinary people in Mondstadt are innocent. I don't have any good feelings towards what the Wind God Barbatos did!"
After hearing what Dain said, Kaia understood some information, that is, what Dain said was useless and would not have any impact on the current situation.
However, Kaia did not give up just like that. He had to give it a try.
"It wouldn't hurt to let me talk to the leader of the Abyss Cult..."
Dain looked at Kaeya, hoping that Sora would show some leniency to Mond because of Kaeya's bloodline.
"Well, if you can persuade Sora, that's fine..."
Dain finally agreed to Kaia's proposal, although he did not have high expectations for it.
……
On the other side, when Qin was just about to calm down and have a good rest in bed, Noel rushed into the room in a hurry.
"Captain Qin, this is bad! Miss Barbara's mental condition has worsened..."