When the time came, Venti decided he would simply cover his eyes and spare himself the sight of Dvalin getting beaten senseless.
"Klee’s still waiting for me over there, so I’ll be heading off..."
Before Venti could even react, Kamisato Satoru vanished from the spot.
"Little Klee, let’s go home!"
"Yay!"
...
Before long, the two figures flew back into the streets of Mondstadt one after the other.
"Klee, did you have fun outside today?"
"Super fun! That’s the first time Klee’s ever gotten to throw Jumpy Dumpties to her heart’s content!"
The little girl’s cheeks were flushed from excitement, making her look like a ripe apple.
"That was nothing. When we get the chance, I’ll take you fish blasting in Liyue or Inazuma."
Kamisato Satoru smiled and ruffled her hair.
Liyue had an enormous harbor, while Inazuma was surrounded by ocean in every direction. There would be more than enough water for her to blast fish to her heart’s content.
And when the time came, probably no one would dare come over and interfere.
"Daddy, really?!"
The moment Klee heard the words "fish blasting," her eyes practically lit up. She wished she could sprout wings and fly there right now.
"Of course. And there’s even a big sister in Inazuma who’s a lot like you and is also really good with fireworks."
He chuckled inwardly.
Once those two explosives prodigies got together, public order in Inazuma would probably collapse completely.
Klee’s imagination immediately filled with dreams of endless fish to blast and a new friend she’d never met before.
"Noelle, we’re back!"
...
When Kamisato Satoru pushed open the shop door and saw how completely the interior had changed, he froze.
He even stepped back outside and glanced at the sign to make sure he’d entered the right building.
Yesterday, he’d only given the place a basic cleaning.
Today, everything had been polished until it gleamed.
The overall decor now gave off an exceptionally warm and peaceful atmosphere, making the entire place feel incredibly comfortable.
"Mr. Satoru, welcome back. I’m glad you returned safely."
Noelle quickly descended the stairs and greeted him softly.
"You don’t need to be so formal. Your efficiency is genuinely incredible."
Kamisato Satoru couldn’t have been more satisfied with this all-purpose maid.
He was even beginning to feel tempted to poach her from Mondstadt and take her back to Inazuma.
"You’re too kind. I’m only doing what I’m supposed to."
Being praised so directly immediately brought a blush to Noelle’s cheeks. She lowered her head shyly.
Kamisato Satoru then pulled several sheets of paper covered in writing from his pocket and handed them to her.
"These are the recipes for the new dishes we’ll be adding to the menu. Tomorrow, I’ll demonstrate how to make each one."
"From now on, I’m leaving the important job of head chef to you. As for your salary, do you have anything in mind?"
Noelle hesitantly accepted the papers, completely stunned.
For a restaurant, secret recipes like these were practically its most closely guarded trade secrets.
Yet he’d simply handed them over to her.
"..."
"If possible, I’d like you to teach me more, Mr. Satoru. I want to become stronger."
After thinking seriously for a moment, Noelle made her request with complete sincerity.
"Oh? What brought this on all of a sudden?"
Kamisato Satoru raised an eyebrow, visibly intrigued.
After all, he was technically a teacher who had students of his own now, even if he usually wasn’t particularly serious about the role.
"If I can become strong enough, then I should be able to pass the exam and officially join the Knights of Favonius."
Noelle’s voice was filled with boundless hope for the future.
"Haha! You still haven’t figured out the real problem. The reason you haven’t joined the Knights isn’t because you’re not strong enough."
"It’s entirely because of that habit of yours where you’ll help absolutely anyone who asks. The Knights of Favonius are Mondstadt’s protectors, not the entire city’s free babysitters."
Kamisato Satoru couldn’t help laughing.
The truth was, this girl’s combat ability was already astonishing.
Once she started swinging that meter-long greatsword around, even those metal-plated Ruin Guards would only end up getting dismantled.
"Helping people is certainly a virtue. But when it comes to lazy people who’ve become completely dependent on others, you need to learn how to say no."
"But..."
Noelle looked conflicted.
Acting Grand Master Jean and the others had actually given her similar advice before.
"If you’re going to accept me as your teacher, then from now on, whenever someone on the street calls out asking you for help, pretend you didn’t hear them."
"I’ll remember that, Teacher!"
Noelle nodded firmly, her expression as solemn as though she were taking an oath.
Kamisato Satoru glanced outside and saw that the setting sun was already nearing the horizon.
"That’s enough for today. Go home and memorize those recipes. Come back first thing tomorrow morning."
"Then I’ll be heading back. See you tomorrow."
Noelle politely bowed before turning and leaving through the door.
"Klee, come on. Let’s stop by the market and buy something delicious for dinner."
"Yay! It’s feast time!"
...
"Ayaka, we’re home!"
Before they’d even entered, Kamisato Satoru could already see the faint glow of candlelight through the windows.
He knew the house was quite lively tonight.
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