The training grounds, once neat and orderly, now lay in complete disarray.
In the center stood the two duelists who had caused the chaos.
One of them, Jia Changjiang, was bloodied and battered, his body covered in cuts from the storm’s relentless gales. The other, Jean, stood unharmed.
Despite her unscathed appearance, it was clear to everyone who the victor was.
Jia Changjiang had won.
His massive battle axe hovered just above Jean, stopped in place by his sheer will. Meanwhile, the sword Jean wielded—the trusted Favonius blade—lay broken in two.
Jean remained unharmed only because Jia Changjiang had pulled back at the last moment.
Victory, not Jean’s life, had been his goal.
“I… won!”
Jia Changjiang’s grin was as wide as his injuries were severe. Unbothered by his wounds, he withdrew his axe, his laughter ringing out.
Jean, for her part, stumbled as the tension left her body, almost losing her footing.
“Jean!”
“Acting Grand Master!”
Klee and Amber rushed to her side, their concern evident.
Jean gently waved off Amber’s support, instead offering a knightly salute to Jia Changjiang, who leaned heavily on his axe to steady himself.
“Thank you for the lesson, Mr. Jax.”
“Lesson? I didn’t teach you anything,” Jia Changjiang replied with a casual wave of his hand.
“That was your Vision and your resolve—nothing to do with me.”
His grin widened as he added, “But I had a great time today, and I have you to thank for that, Jean.”
[Quest Complete: Defeat the Dandelion Knight, Jean!]
[Reward: Counter Strike delivered…]
“No, Mr. Jax,” Jean said humbly, her tone measured despite her exhaustion. “You’ve shown me that I still have much to learn.”
She glanced at Jia Changjiang’s battered frame and the tattered remnants of his clothing, guilt flickering across her face.
“And… you held back on more than one occasion during our battle. Please, let me heal your wounds.”
Jean’s voice softened further. “And allow me to replace your clothing. I’m sorry for causing you such harm.”
“If only I had better control over my elemental powers…” she muttered with regret.
Jia Changjiang glanced down at himself, noting the torn fabric and the cuts crisscrossing his skin.
“Well, if you insist,” he relented. “This isn’t exactly the time for pride.”
At his consent, Jean summoned her Anemo energy once more.
The winds that had moments ago been as sharp as blades now flowed gently across Jia Changjiang’s body, soothing his wounds and knitting his flesh back together.
Though Jia Changjiang had encountered elemental powers before, witnessing the process firsthand was still a marvel. He lightly touched one of his newly healed cuts, fascinated.
That was when he noticed Klee standing before him, pouting with her cheeks puffed out.
“You big liar!”
Klee pointed an accusing finger at him. “You said you weren’t the one challenging Jean, but you were!”
“Ahahaha!” Jia Changjiang laughed even harder, finding Klee’s angry expression utterly adorable.
“Klee, don’t point at people,” Jean gently reprimanded, placing her hand over Klee’s.
“It’s fine, really,” Jia Changjiang said with a grin. “Besides, I’ve already interrupted enough of your duties for one day, Jean.”
“Someone who fights like you without a Vision or other enhancements…” Lisa’s voice cut in, her gaze filled with interest as she studied Jia Changjiang. “… is quite a rarity.”
“Seems like all my preparations weren’t needed after all.” Kaeya sighed, shaking his head in mock defeat.
“Speaking of which,” Lisa added slyly, “Kaeya, aren’t you going to find something for Mr. Jax to wear?”
“Why would I—”
“Because aside from Mr. Jax, you’re the only man here,” Lisa said with a pointed look, her fingertips sparking with an ominous charge.
“Fine, fine. I’m going now,” Kaeya replied with a sigh, making his way off the field.
Jean and Jia Changjiang continued their conversation.
“What do you plan to do next, Mr. Jax?” Jean asked politely.
Jia Changjiang rubbed his chin in thought. “Not much, really. I’ll probably take on a few more commissions and continue challenging strong opponents.”
“If you don’t mind, you’re welcome to join the Knights of Favonius,” Jean offered.
Jia Changjiang shook his head with a chuckle. “Thanks, but no thanks. I’m too used to my freedom. Besides, being an independent adventurer suits me better. Wandering outside Mondstadt is more my style.”
“But don’t worry. If the Knights ever need my help, just say the word, and I’ll be there.”
Jean nodded, a hint of disappointment in her expression, though she didn’t press him further.
As their conversation ended, Jia Changjiang couldn’t help but wonder when the Traveler—Teyvat’s true protagonist—would finally arrive.
Would it be the brother, Aether, or the sister, Lumine?
—
Word of Jia Changjiang’s duel with Jean was kept within a small circle, with few knowing the details or the outcome.
—
“Charles! Another two bottles of Dandelion Wine!”
Jia Changjiang called out from a corner table at the Angel’s Share tavern.
“Coming right up,” Charles replied, retrieving the bottles and bringing them over. As he approached, he saw Jia Changjiang and Venti locked in an animated game of finger-guessing.
“Hah! I win! I’ll drink!” Venti declared, downing his glass in one gulp.
“Wha—nonsense! Losers drink, not winners!” Jia Changjiang protested, equally tipsy as he raised his own glass and drank.
Charles sighed, shaking his head at the sight.
At this late hour, these two were the only ones still drinking. Thankfully, they kept to their corner, sparing Mondstadt’s reputation from gaining two more infamous “drunken legends.”
Just as Charles was mulling over this thought, the tavern door swung open, and Diluc stepped inside.
“Master Diluc,” Charles greeted respectfully.
“Where’s Jax?” Diluc asked directly.
“Upstairs,” Charles replied. “Drinking with the bard.”
Without another word, Diluc climbed the stairs and found Jia Changjiang, who was clearly intoxicated.
“Hey… Jax, someone’s here to see you. Hic.”
Venti hiccupped, giving Jia Changjiang a gentle nudge.
—
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