[Transcendent Chat Group]
[Lumine]: With subordinates who all slack off… and barely anyone reliable… Jean really has it tough.
[Kokomi]: In any country, this level of manpower shortage would be difficult to handle.
[Furina]: Haha! Fortunately, the Nation of Water has someone like Neuvillette.
[Neuvillette]: Thank you for the compliment, Lady Furina.
But if possible… could you please help with governmental work?
[Furina]: cough cough…
[Lisa]: No helping it~ I'm just a humble Librarian.
[Diluc]: I'm not part of the Knights. Not my problem.
[Noelle]: I didn't do well enough… I've let the Acting Grand Master down…
[Kaeya]: Oh dear~ My habit of sneaking off to drink has been discovered. Ahem… I'll go less often.
[Diona]: Hmph! If only I'd succeeded in destroying Mondstadt's wine industry, Jean could finally relax!
[Albedo]: This logic… is actually reasonable. Compared to other nations, Mondstadt does lack elite personnel.
[Klee]: Uu… Klee will help Jean! From now on… Klee will try to explode less fish!
[Amber]: Looks like I'll need to train harder too… so I can help Captain Jean more.
[Varka]: Ahem… actually, this is all my responsibility. I left too much on your shoulders—and Jean's.
[Jean]: Grand Master, don't say that! Everything is for Mondstadt!
[Paimon]: Hmph! I say it's all the Anemo Archon's fault! He slacks off, so his followers also slack off!
[Zhongli]: Reasonable.
[Venti]: ehehe~♪
[Paimon]: What does that even mean?! Stop "ehehe"-ing!
Ugh! I'm giving you a nickname—YOU'RE NOW "THE STREET SINGER"!
[Venti]: Street Singer? Wonderful! I love it!
[Paimon]: ...
Mondstadt – Favonius Cathedral
"M-my subordinates are… slackers…"
"So in the end, I still haven't been able to help my sis— Acting Grand Master…?"
Barbara's shoulders drooped in guilt.
After watching Jean's Story Quest replay, she finally understood how much her sister had been carrying alone.
As a younger sister, she felt… incompetent.
If only she were more outstanding—
like Keqing, like Ganyu, like Neuvillette—
then she could surely support her sister better.
"Yes! Barbara must work harder!"
She clenched her tiny fists.
Barbara, charge forward!
Arthur's Villa
Arthur smiled.
"That about concludes Jean's serious evaluation."
"Now, a summary."
"Jean Gunnhildr—
A steadfast knight,
a kind-hearted girl,
and a reliable leader."
"Beloved by the people of Mondstadt."
"Though she's a bit soft-hearted and takes on too much,"
"in an era where the Anemo Archon slacks, the Grand Master is away,
and the subordinates are… very 'unique'—
she still supports the weight of the entire city."
"She fully lives up to the title of Dandelion Knight."
"Mondstadt may have no 'King'—
but she already holds the authority befitting one."
"If Mondstadt seeks a better future—
Jean, become its King!"
"Victory and oath are with you."
Mondstadt – Knights of Favonius HQ
"'Lives up to the title of Dandelion Knight.'"
"Jean, it seems someone very powerful holds you in high regard~"
Lisa nudged her with a teasing smile—
but inside, she wholeheartedly agreed.
There was simply no one more fitting to be Grand Master.
"…Mm."
Jean exhaled, a smile slowly forming.
Confidence radiated from her expression.
Someone of that level recognized her worth—
Then what was there left to doubt?
She only needed to change unhealthy habits
and keep walking forward.
As for that last line…
Jean hurriedly typed into the live chat:
[Jean]: Thank you for your evaluation.
But Mondstadt is a free city-state—its people are not ruled by kings.
I will continue forward carrying your guidance.
Arthur chuckled.
He had only been joking—
whenever he saw Jean, he thought of a certain ahoge "King" from another world…
The similarities were uncanny.
[Transcendent Chat Group]
[Albedo]: Mondstadt has no ruler, but many hope to see Jean as Grand Master someday.
[Rosaria]: She handles her work, covers others' mistakes, and takes responsibility. Admirable.
A person like that indeed fits the title.
[Venti]: Serious, brave, gentle… truly reminiscent of Vanessa.
[Paimon]: Street Singer! Are you saying you've met Vanessa?!
[Venti]: Who knows~?
[Thoma]: Even in Inazuma, we've heard of Jean of the Gunnhildr Clan. Her integrity is well-known.
Compared to Acting Grand Master… I also look forward to her becoming the official Grand Master.
[Diluc]: If it's Jean… the Knights still have hope.
[Varka]: Jean is indeed an excellent child.
Gunnhildr has produced a worthy heir.
[Varka]: Jean, once I return, I will appoint you formally as Grand Master.
You are more suited to the title than I.
[Jean]: I… I understand!
Jean Gunnhildr will protect Mondstadt!
[Varka]: Good! Excellent! Hahaha!
The others watched, stunned.
Who would've thought that simply watching a livestream
would let them witness a change in national leadership?
Unexpected—
yet strangely reasonable.
Arthur's Villa
Arthur raised an eyebrow.
Even he didn't expect this development.
But the result was good.
Still—
there was more to do.
He cleared his throat.
"Jean's section is done. Now, let's move on to her younger sister, Barbara."
Barbara, who had been happily celebrating for Jean,
froze stiff the moment she heard her own name.
But knowing it was still the 'serious evaluation' part,
she relaxed slightly.
"Barbara. Full name: Barbara Pegg."
"The Deaconess of the Favonius Church, and Mondstadt's beloved idol."
"Interestingly—"
"Barbara's father is a legendary adventurer.
After joining the Church, he eventually became the Head Deacon."
"Barbara's mother comes from an ancient noble house—the Gunnhildr Clan."
"And Barbara's older sister is 'Dandelion Knight' Jean,
Acting Grand Master of the Knights—
well, Grand Master now."
"A father who leads the Church,
a mother from an ancient noble line,
and a sister who leads the Knights…"
"Barbara might actually be Mondstadt's—
no, Teyvat's—strongest second-generation."
[Transcendent Chat Group]
[Amber]: Wow! I… seriously never realized Barbara had such an amazing background!
[Kaeya]: The Church, the Knights, and the Gunnhildr Clan—
all three most influential forces in Mondstadt.
That's truly impressive.
[Paimon]: So jealous! If I had that family background, I'd walk sideways in Mondstadt!
[Klee]: Eh? But Paimon floats—
why walk sideways?
[Lumine]: It's her special ability.
Hehe~ I'll show you next time.
[Paimon]: ...
[Kamisato Ayaka]: With such lineage, she would be treated with respect in any nation.
[Lumine]: Strongest second-gen!
Barbaraaa~ did you become Deaconess through connections? (evil grin)
[Barbara]: N-no!!
I—I truly love my work!!
I'm not a connections baby!!
[Jean]: Traveler is joking. (sigh…)
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