(TL/N: Decided to throw a bonus chapter because... why not?)
"Reporting, my lady, just as you predicted, the Knights of Favonius' plan has failed. But for some reason they headed toward the snowy mountain afterward. Please forgive us for not having an answer yet."
"What about inside the city? How is the task I assigned you progressing?"
"Everything is going very smoothly. No one has discovered our actions so far."
"Hmph, that is more like it. A bunch of beaten dogs still dare to negotiate terms with me. Tell them to hurry up. If the Knights really subdue that pet of the Anemo Archon, then they will never rise again."
"Understood."
"You may withdraw. I want to enjoy some time alone."
"Yes, my lady."
Soon the hall was left with Rosaline alone. She actually did not like comics or these kinds of illusory things, but the advertising slogans she had heard while eating earlier had stirred something inside her.
What did they mean by saying one could not understand the essence of love without reading comics?
Rosaline scoffed at that. She wanted to see exactly what kind of content was inside that dared exaggerate so boldly.
She quickly finished the first arc. Aside from the poem on the opening page, which she found ordinary, she would have already burned the whole thing if she had not had extra time today. It was not until she reached the second volume that Rosaline realized she had underestimated this comic.
One was a spider demon. The other was the son of the Dao Sect's leader.
Two people who originally had no connection at all somehow came together due to an accident. Their relationship was plain, not shocking or dramatic, yet it gave Rosaline a very warm feeling.
She seemed to return to her youth. It felt as if she had once done the same thing. Back then, Rostam was just as capable as Royal Power Fortune. He also had many worries, but whenever he furrowed his brows, Rosaline would offer a beautiful melody.
The plot progressed quickly. Qingtong's embrace once again stirred memories, but this time it was a far more painful scene.
When Rosaline saw the moment Qingtong's identity was exposed, she involuntarily clutched her skirt. She whispered, "No way, not like this."
The Dao Sect's power was enormous. If such a massive organization discovered the truth, the result was obvious.
Just when the witch thought Royal Power Fortune was about to become a heartless man, she saw him drop his sword and turn around to carry his fragile lover. At that moment, Rosaline revealed a genuine smile.
But her smile soon froze, because that devoted lover was pierced through the heart by countless swords from his own sect.
"Damn it. Those bastards."
In her anger, the temperature inside the hall rose rapidly. Countless Butterflies of Infernal Flame appeared out of thin air. The Fatui agents guarding outside were terrified. They had no idea why the Harbinger was releasing her power inside the establishment.
If she burned down the Goth Grand Hotel, they would have no suitable base left.
However, the heat rose quickly but faded just as quickly. Soon the scorching temperature disappeared.
If one listened carefully, faint laughter could even be heard inside the hall.
"That idiot. He clearly had a perfectly good Royal Power Sword, but he went to pick up a piece of scrap metal instead. This is killing me."
Rosaline swung her legs as she laughed nonstop. She never expected Royal Power Fortune to be so foolish.
As for the third volume, it was mostly a transitional part. It touched a little on Bai Yuechu's past life and showed Tu Shan Yaya's strength, so she chose to skip through it quickly and went straight to the content of the fourth volume.
And the classic scene of the Moon Red arc was none other than Dongfang Yuechu allowing the other party to pierce through his chest and his lifelong unwavering conviction.
After finishing everything, Rosaline felt unsatisfied. She called out, "Someone."
"My lady, what are your orders?"
"Go ask when the next part of Fox Spirit Matchmaker will be updated. If they are lacking money, send it to them directly."
"Yes, my lady."
Facing a moody witch Harbinger, her subordinates dared not ask questions. Everyone knew that those who talked too much ended up as charcoal.
At this moment, inside the Acting Grand Master's office.
Lisa watched Jean yawning repeatedly and said speechlessly, "You did not stay up all night reading comics, did you?"
"Hush, I did not expect it to be so addictive."
Jean quickly lowered her voice. Could she be blamed? The comic was simply too good, making it impossible to stop. By the time she regained her senses, it was already morning.
She had actually read through the entire night.
If Lisa had not come to visit her, Jean would not have even realized.
"Do not worry, I will not tell anyone. Here, freshly ground coffee. Drink a little to refresh yourself. There is a lot to deal with today. I think Eula's group will be sending back their intel soon."
"Yes, thank you." Jean took the aromatic coffee and took several quick sips. Then she suddenly remembered Su Han's shop was opening today.
She immediately said, "Right, Lisa, come with me. Su Han's shop has just opened, and we should support it."
"Do not worry, I have already prepared the flower baskets. I was only waiting for you."
"That is great."
Jean downed the remaining coffee in one go, then left with Lisa. When they reached the area near the plaza, they were stunned by the massive crowd.
Lisa exclaimed, "So many people?"
"This is nothing. If you also read Fox Spirit Matchmaker, you would not find this strange."
Jean felt that the scene was perfectly normal. The comic was too good. Anyone who read it once would definitely become addicted.
Hearing her friend's words, Lisa asked doubtfully, "Is it really that good?"
"Look over there. People are already crying."
This time Jean did not explain. She simply pointed toward the juice stall nearby. The situation there was exactly like what she had experienced the previous night.
Lisa followed Jean's gesture. The first people who had obtained the comic were now crying one after another. Their appearance made it look as if they had been abandoned in love.
"Wuwuwu, Royal Power Fortune, do not die."
"Qingtong, you two will be together, right?"
"Dongfang Yuechu is a real man. If I could find a boyfriend like him, that would be wonderful."
"Qingtong, my Qingtong. I wronged you before."
After watching for a moment, Lisa was stunned. "Isn't this a bit too exaggerated?"
It was just a comic. Could it really have such overwhelming power? She had read Wind and Cloud earlier and found it average. Why was everyone crying now?
Jean said proudly, "See, it is not just me. This is only the beginning. Mondstadt is a nation filled with romance. I believe many more people will come to love Fox Spirit Matchmaker."
"Then I will buy a set later and take a look. I hope it is as good as you say."
Lisa was very curious after listening to Jean's praise. Although she was not fond of romance comics, if it were magic themed, she would read every volume without skipping a single page.
When the two arrived at the comic shop entrance, it was already packed. The line stretched as far as the eye could see.
Lisa frowned. "Looks like we arrived late."
"No, the more people the better." Jean smiled. Then she took out the Honor Medal she had prepared and shouted toward the crowd, "The Knights of Favonius congratulate Boss Su on his successful opening. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to Mondstadt, we hereby award him the Lifetime Honorary Knight Medal!"
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