“Pfft…” Lumine clutched her stomach, struggling to contain her laughter. Even pounding the ground didn’t help her hold it in.
“…”
Seeing this, Childe quickly realized there was no way he could handle both situations at once.
“Forget it!” he declared, his tone shifting to one of authority. “How about a live combat drill instead?”
The announcement caused a stir among the Fatui recruits below.
“Combat training? Do we really get to spar with a Fatui Harbinger?”
“The Harbinger is willing to fight us in person?”
“This is such an honor!”
“Are we even worthy of this opportunity?”
Childe jumped down from the high rock he had been standing on. “What? Any objections?”
“N-no, sir! None at all!”
The recruits stood at attention, their voices trembling with respect.
Drawing his Hydro blades, Childe grinned. “Then come at me—all of you at once!”
Watching from the sidelines, Lumine studied the recruits as they worked together to attack Childe.
Though they were called “new recruits,” their teamwork was disturbingly efficient. Their coordinated assaults, paired with the constant rotation of elemental shields, made for a nauseatingly tight formation.
If it weren’t for my sword crafted from Dvalin’s claw, which is decent at breaking through elemental shields, I’d rather not deal with these guys, Lumine thought to herself.
But Childe’s skill was truly something else.
Despite facing such a large group, he remained calm, his mastery over the battlefield far beyond what an ordinary soldier could achieve. It was as if the entire stage had been crafted solely for him, and he was the brightest star shining upon it.
However, it didn’t seem like he was fighting at full strength.
“What a formidable opponent… and he’s grown stronger,” Jax mused, watching the fight with an intense gleam in his eye.
Childe’s martial skills had noticeably improved since their last encounter. He had advanced just as he claimed—always chasing greater strength.
Jax grinned. He too had grown stronger. Once all this commotion was over, he would challenge Childe again and again until one of them had to leave Liyue. Otherwise, where was the fun in stopping?
Hmm… Jax suddenly fell into deep thought.
I do have other sparring partners, don’t I? I can’t let Childe hog all my time.
With that, Jax mentally drafted a new weekly schedule: Monday for Dvalin, Tuesday for the Wolf of the North, Wednesday to spar with Kaeya at the Knights of Favonius, and Thursday reserved for Childe.
The battle soon reached its conclusion.
Despite being thoroughly defeated, the Fatui recruits lay on the ground with exhilarated expressions.
“So, have you all understood what I’ve taught you today?” Childe asked, flexing his wrist as he looked down at the soldiers.
“Yes, sir!” they shouted in unison, standing at attention.
“Your strength is almost enough to give me a proper workout. In other words… you’re excellent recruits.”
“Thank you, Lord Harbinger!” the recruits responded, their voices filled with pride.
“Good. May you all bring honor to yourselves, to Snezhnaya, and to Her Majesty the Tsaritsa. Dismissed!”
As the recruits departed, Teucer finally leapt out of the bushes. “Brother! That was amazing!”
“Teucer?! You’re here too?” Childe feigned surprise, his expression comically exaggerated. “I thought Lumine and the others took you to play at Wangshu Inn…”
His acting wasn’t particularly convincing, but it was enough to fool a child.
“You’ve gotten stronger again?” Lumine asked.
“I never let an opportunity to grow stronger pass me by,” Childe replied with a smirk. “After all, I am Tartaglia, the one who always pursues strength!”
“What about that dark armor of yours?” Paimon chimed in. “Jax’s set is way cooler than yours!”
“You mean my Foul Legacy armor?” Childe asked, glancing at Jax. “Your armor isn’t bad either.”
“Right? I’ll wear it when I spar with you next,” Jax said with a grin.
Childe nodded, then explained, “Foul Legacy places a heavy burden on the body. Unless it’s a critical moment, I don’t use it. The injuries I sustained during our fight at the Golden House still haven’t fully healed. Besides…”
He glanced at Teucer. “I’m not the type to use my trump card against rookies.”
“Foul Legacy…” Teucer’s eyes lit up with curiosity. “Is it stronger than the one-eyed treasure trooper?”
“Of course!” Jax ruffled Teucer’s hair. “Your brother’s Foul Legacy is also known as the ‘One-Eyed Big Treasure.’ Naturally, it’s even more powerful than the little one!”
“Hmm?” Lumine blinked in confusion.
“Uh…” Childe stared at Jax.
Both of them realized simultaneously that Childe’s Foul Legacy armor, with its glowing, eye-like core, did bear a resemblance to Jax’s helmet, which was adorned with a black dragon’s ominous eye.
“Pfft…” Lumine and Paimon burst out laughing.
“Whoa!” Teucer’s eyes sparkled with admiration. “One-Eyed Big Treasure… Brother, you’re so amazing! I want to learn how to fight, too, just like you!”
Childe sighed and shot Jax a glance. Though he knew Jax was teasing him, he decided it wasn’t worth rebutting at the moment.
However, he addressed Teucer’s enthusiasm with a serious tone.
“Teucer, fighting isn’t about showing off.”
Childe crouched down, placing a hand on Teucer’s shoulder. “To become stronger, you need to understand why you’re fighting. If you truly want to learn, you must first figure out what you’re fighting for.”
Teucer fell silent, pondering the question carefully. Finally, he clenched his tiny fists and said, “I want to protect Sister Tonya!”
“That’s a great answer. When we return to Snezhnaya, I’ll teach you how to fight.” Childe smiled. “From now on, Sister Tonya’s safety will be in your hands.”
“Now then, Teucer, it’s been a while. Shouldn’t we get ready to board the ship and head home?” Childe asked gently.
“But, Brother… you’ve been so busy. You haven’t… you haven’t even played with me properly…”
Teucer’s eyes suddenly brightened with an idea. “Brother! Help me fulfill one wish, and I’ll go home quietly!”
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