SFS Chapter 132 The Doctor's Visit to Mondstadt
Chapter 132 The Doctor's Visit to Mondstadt
Hailey is indeed a bit of a gossip.
Otherwise, he wouldn't be spending all his time digging up strange rumors in the mansion of the Dawn Winery.
However, at this crowded party, Xu Ning got to know many important figures in Mondstadt through her.
"You two, stop talking so much. Hurry up and bring some wine over to the guests over there. Watch where you're going, or you'll be in big trouble if you spill the wine on them."
Xu Ning followed in Hailey's footsteps, served a few drinks to the surrounding guests, and then became idle again.
He instinctively reached for the wine gourd at his waist, but then forcibly stopped himself.
It's really incongruous for a waiter at Mondstadt Dawn Winery to carry around a Liyue-style wine gourd.
Adeline advised him to leave the wine gourd in the guest room, but Xu Ning knew that there might be an "accident" at this banquet.
He insisted on keeping the Dust Concealment Gourd tied to his waist, but asked Qingyi to use the green-green concealment array on the gourd so that no one would ever see it unless they touched it.
Unable to drink his own wine, he had to drink Diluc's.
I just overheard a guest say that today's wine is so expensive that a single barrel is worth as much as a house; it would be a shame not to try it.
Ignoring the surprised looks of the guests around him, Xu Ning picked up a glass of wine from his tray and took a big gulp.
"Mmm, it's really good, it's like drinking in the whole summer."
Fortunately, at this moment, Diluc stood in the center of the living room and began to speak, which drew the attention of the guests who were staring at Xu Ning.
"Welcome to my banquet, everyone."
"For today's gathering, I have specially brought out the fine wine that my late father had stored for twenty-nine years. I believe that whether it is the distinguished and elegant guests of the Chamber of Commerce or the diligent and humble Knights of Favonius, everyone will have a pleasant evening."
No sooner had Diluc finished speaking than a somewhat arrogant voice interrupted.
"It's been a long time, Master Diluc. The banquet was very well organized!"
Xu Ning turned his head and looked towards the main entrance, where he saw the man with the mustache who had greeted Diluc earlier walking in with a person wearing a black and white mask.
The masked man was even more arrogant, his gaze sweeping over everyone present, a mocking smile spreading across the half of his mouth visible beneath the mask.
"I need to speak with your bishop. Bring him to me immediately."
The surrounding guests stirred with a buzz.
The Church of Mondstadt holds a very high position, and its current bishop, Simon Page, is a highly respected figure.
Upon hearing this, many members of the Knights of Favonius glared at the arrogant masked man.
"It's a distinguished guest I've never met before..."
Diluc wasn't angry. Instead, he sighed in a rather amused tone and looked at the man with the mustache.
The man with the mustache immediately stepped forward and introduced the situation.
"This is my master, the guardian of the entire continent—one of the eleven Enforcers of the Fatui, the one who suppressed the demonic dragon Usa, Doctor. Young Master Diluc, you surely haven't heard of him, have you?"
Diluc's eyes gleamed with a peculiar light, as if he wanted to memorize the person in front of him.
"It's a pleasure to meet you..."
Xu Ning put down the cup in his hand, took a few steps forward, and carefully looked at the "doctor" who looked exceptionally young.
"Is this his true form? Or just a fragment? This person seems a bit too young. Is he just a fragment?"
The doctor's impolite tone caused the atmosphere on the field to become too tense for a moment.
At this moment, a gentle, soothing voice came through, instantly dispelling the tense atmosphere that had just begun to build.
"I have long admired your name, Dr., and it is an honor to meet you today."
"Mr. Kroeber, you must have something important to discuss with me since you came in such a hurry. There are too many people at the banquet, so why don't we borrow a quiet room from the host so we can sit and talk in peace? Would that be alright?"
“That would be wonderful. Young Master Diluc, could you help us prepare…”
Diluc nodded. "It's just a council chamber, no problem. But I'd like to sit in on this so-called important matter concerning Mondstadt, is that alright?"
The doctor snorted, "Who cares if you're listening or not, just lead the way."
Bishop Simon also said there was no problem.
Diluc gestured for Xu Ning to follow, and Xu Ning immediately brought over a few glasses of wine and followed Diluc into the council chamber.
Xu Ning placed a glass of wine in front of each of the seated people, then took two steps back and stood in the shadows in the corner.
There were five people present: the Doctor and Crobor's side, Bishop Simon and Kaeya, the Chief of the Guard of the Knights of Favonius, and Diluc's side.
The guy named Kroeber went straight to the point, saying he wanted more men from Mondstadt to expand the army.
Faced with the aggressive Krober, Bishop Simon did not dare to refuse him directly, fully demonstrating Mondstadt's weakness in the face of the powerful Winterlands.
In the end, Diluc suggested that both sides go out for drinks first and wait for Simon and the Knights to discuss the matter before making a conclusion.
After everyone had left, Diluc deliberately slowed his pace, turned to Xu Ning and said, "They're waiting for our reply outside. Do you think I can offer a solution that satisfies both sides right now?"
Xu Ning shook his head slightly. Weakness is the original sin. Faced with the behemoth that is Zhi Dong, Mond had no chance of refusing.
"It seems we have no choice but to ask that person to step in!"
Diluc sneered, turned around, and went into a hidden door to change his clothes.
Xu Ning went outside and saw Kaiya talking to Krobo, but the Doctor was nowhere to be found.
"Really? You mean the wine cellar?"
Klopp asked Kaia in surprise.
"Yes, it's a gift specially for you. Please choose whatever you like."
Kaiya said with a smile, then waved to Xu Ning who was standing to the side.
"Come here, take this fellow to the estate's wine cellar and pick out a few barrels of wine!"
Xu Ning walked over and scratched his head. "But I'm a newbie, and I don't even know where the wine cellar is?"
Wearing a pirate-like eye patch, Kaiya smiled and sized up Xu Ning. "Newcomer, interesting. Heh, I'll show you the location, you can take him there."
Xu Ning nodded and noted the location. Krober also called over a few of his guards, and together they went down into the wine cellar.
"Wow, no wonder it's the premier cellar of Mond Winery. Just smelling the aroma wafting from here makes me feel intoxicated."
"I should have called for more guards... Ah! Ahhhhhh!"
As soon as Klopp touched the barrel, a sharp dart appeared on the back of his hand.
Blood splatters everywhere!