In ordinary trials, the five-star artifacts obtained by those who pass are usually the most common ones. When has there ever been such top-tier treatment as the North Wind Wolf specifically selecting the most suitable artifact this time?
Moreover, was Barbara, whom she remembered as delicate and lacking combat power, actually this strong? She could actually trade blows evenly with the North Wind Wolf.
Although it was somewhat unbelievable, neither Barbara nor Fischl were good at lying, and Rosaria couldn't see any flaws.
Therefore, after eliminating all impossibilities, whatever remains, no matter how absurd it seems, must be the truth.
Barbara, the seemingly delicate Healing Nun who needed protection, actually ranked among the top in combat power throughout Mondstadt. 80% of the people in the Knights of Favonius couldn't defeat the seemingly frail Barbara.
Rosaria pondered for a moment before speaking:
"These two artifacts are indeed very precious. In your eyes, their value seems to far exceed the effort you put in."
"However, in this trial, both of you played an indispensable role. You should have received a share of the spoils of war after the battle was over."
"If you feel this distribution is unfair to that Arkz, then find a way to compensate him in other areas."
"A top-grade artifact that suits one's needs is rare. These two artifacts are extremely precious to you, but for that Arkz, they don't hold that much value. artifacts unsuitable for oneself can only be kept as collectibles."
Fischl and Barbara nodded thoughtfully, agreeing with Rosaria's statement.
Thinking of the Springvale Farm she had seen earlier, Fischl's eyes lit up and she said, "I remember Arkz has a farm in Springvale. We can go help him work there to repay him!"
"Barbara, you can use the power of your Vision to water the crops on his farm."
"Oz and I will be responsible for protecting the farm from being disturbed by boars and Hilichurls."
Barbara blinked, imagining herself controlling the Elemental Power to water the crops in the farm.
Under the scorching sun, Arkz sat in a chair holding a watermelon, leisurely basking in the sun while wearing sunglasses, while she stood weakly in the farm, summoning Hydro Element Power to water the dry, cracked farmland.
The parched earth greedily and tirelessly drained her Elemental Power.
She rolled her eyes, her legs weak and looking miserable: "I can't anymore, I really have nothing left, no Elemental Power, not a single drop left."
Gah, what a caterpillar with such a wild imagination!
Barbara snapped back from her fantasy. Various thoughts warred in her mind, making her wonder if she hadn't rested well last night to be thinking such nonsense.
It couldn't be that she had fallen into the trap of love, could it?
Thinking of this, Barbara felt much calmer, and she looked at the two people in front of her with a composed expression.
"That suggestion is very good, but with such a big incident happening this time, I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to ask for leave from Sister Victoria."
Fischl slumped onto Barbara's soft bed, letting the resilient mattress bounce her up and down repeatedly. She rolled back and forth on the sky-blue bedding, venting the frustration in her heart.
The faint lavender scent from the bedding drifted into her nostrils.
"So annoying, so annoying."
"The Church's management is still so strict!"
Just as the two were worrying, Rosaria stepped forward, like a ray of light suddenly breaking through a heavily clouded sky, as holy as an envoy of Barbatos.
"I do have a way to solve this. Do you want to consider it?"
Rosaria raised her head to look at the window, carefully admiring the patterns on the glass. It was clearly just an ordinary wooden window, but in Rosaria's eyes, it seemed as charming and magnificent as a masterpiece exquisitely carved by a master.
What a window this window is!
She deliberately avoided the innocent and expectant gazes of Fischl and Barbara. Looking into their eyes would give Rosaria a sense of guilt, so Rosaria chose not to look.
After all, every action Rosaria had taken since Fischl arrived at the Knights of Favonius Church had one goal: to investigate whether Arkz, the owner of Springvale Farm, posed a threat to Mondstadt.
As the Executioner Nun of Mondstadt, the Phantom of Sin, she investigated strangers and suspicious travelers: were these people harmful to Mondstadt? Investigation, surveillance, and if necessary, interrogation.
If they deserved to disappear, Rosaria would surely be the last person to see them alive.
After receiving that top-secret intelligence from Diluc, Rosaria became even more interested in Arkz. If personal information could be labeled 'top-secret' by this mysterious intelligence organization, Arkz's identity was definitely not as simple as it appeared on the surface.
As expected, after paying the price of a favor, Rosaria obtained deeper intelligence regarding Arkz.
A genius Scholar from Sumeru? The most dazzling and respected rising star of the Sumeru Akademiya? The most likely successor to the next Grand Sage? Or just an ordinary farmer? Which identity is real? I am very curious.
It was precisely for this reason that Rosaria devised a series of plans, hoping to approach Arkz under the cover provided by Barbara and Fischl.
"I have already obtained the leave slip from Victoria. The price is that, Barbara, you must stay by my side at all times so that I can protect you in time if you encounter danger."
"So, Barbara, count me in for the trip to the farm. I am also very curious about this Mr. Arkz."
What is the highest form of lie? A lie composed entirely of truths!
It was true that Rosaria was assigned to protect Barbara, but this was something Rosaria had proactively requested from the Church.
It was also true that Rosaria was curious about Arkz, but Rosaria didn't mind using violent means to satisfy her curiosity.
Faced with the conditions Rosaria proposed, Barbara and Fischl naturally wouldn't refuse. On the contrary, they felt they would be more relaxed and at ease with Rosaria accompanying them.
"Then it's settled! We will make time to visit Mr. Arkz at Springvale Farm together later!"
Fischl looked happily at the two. Visiting a friend's house with Barbara was something she had never experienced before, and she was already looking forward to it.
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