While Wendy and Famas were playing around, the morning light poured into Mondstadt, and the door to the Knights' office opened.
No matter how time passes, Mond's acting captain, Qin, arrives at her post on time every day.
The breeze blows in through the cracks in the window, gently lifting the hair of the person next to the window.
Outside the window, the streets and alleys, the bricks and tiles of high-rise buildings, and the eaves of every house are all dressed in colorful clothes decorated with all kinds of flowers. Thousands of flowers look more gentle and lovely under the touch of the morning sun.
Qin drank her morning coffee, leaned against the window frame, and stared at the scenery outside the window in a daze. This is her only free time every day. She doesn't think about anything or do anything. She quietly drinks a cup of coffee and then gets back to work.
The strong bitterness and fragrance of the coffee diluted the drowsiness. This was specially brought by Lisa for Qin when she was running errands in Xumi. It was said to be produced from the most famous coffee farm. Every time Lisa came back from a business trip, something would suddenly appear on Jean's desk.
Only coffee is the most indispensable thing for Qin. In order to obtain enough coffee, Qin even established a trade route from Mondstadt to Xumi. Coffee has become one of the motivations for Qin's daily work.
Besides, what Qin likes the most is Liyue's neon flowers, with clear textures and fiery colors, yet revealing an elegant and simple atmosphere.
After taking the last sip of coffee, Qin still had a faint fragrance on her tongue. She smiled slightly, wiped the coffee cup with a dandelion pattern clean with a silk scarf, and then gently placed it on the cabinet nearby.
"Okay, let's get to work!"
The Wind Flower Festival has arrived. In addition to various trivial matters, Qin also has to sort out the files of foreigners visiting Mondstadt to confirm whether there are any other factors that threaten the Wind Flower Festival.
Just as Qin was opening the file, the office door was opened.
Qin was slightly startled.
So early, who could it be?
"Good morning, Captain Qin."
Lisa opened the door and walked in with a smile.
"Excuse me~ Scout Knight Amber is here to report!"
Following Lisa was Amber, a knight in fiery red.
"Good morning, Captain Qin, the coffee smells very strong today."
Kaia also walked into the office. The last person following behind was Barbara, who was dressed in white and had a shy look in her eyes.
"Morning...morning, Qin." She blushed slightly and whispered.
"Who are you today?"
Qin looked at the people filing in strangely: "Why are you coming to my office if you are not going to prepare the Wind Flower for Lord Barbatos, the God of Wind?"
Seeing Captain Qin's expression change from surprise, confusion to a little angry, Lisa chuckled, walked to the desk, and picked up the file.
"Let me handle today's work."
"Hey, but..." Qin was about to speak when Kaia stood up and clapped her hands with a smirk on her face.
"Have you forgotten the traditions of Mondstadt? The Wind Flower Festival is the official day off for the group leader."
Kaia smiled gently.
"Why haven't I heard of this tradition..."
"Because it was added freshly."
Kaia said matter-of-factly.
"It doesn't matter, you can go do your thing. People come and go at the Fenghua Festival, it's not my time off..."
Qin looked at several people moved.
"You also know that it is the annual Wind Flower Festival." Kaiya spread his hands and continued: "If you work too hard, you will lose more than you gain, just like when you fainted last time. Relax and work better in the future, right? Besides, didn’t you like the Wind Flower Festival the most before?”
Qin looked at the people in front of him hesitantly.
Amber gently touched Qin's back, untied Qin's ponytail, and let her long golden hair fall down. Captain Qin, who originally looked slightly serious, suddenly became a gentle long-haired girl.
"It's a rare occasion of the Wind and Flower Festival. Just think of it as a short vacation. I will complete the rest of the work for you."
Lisa leaned against the bookshelf lazily.
"Yes, Captain Qin, just take a good rest and leave the rest to us." Amber took over the topic and showed a bright smile.
"That's right... Captain Qin, would you like to take a good rest?"
Barbara whispered that according to the usual practice, he should now receive the residents who come to pray every day at the West Wind Cathedral. In order to persuade Captain Qin to rest, she secretly ran out without telling Sister Victoria.
Qin wanted to say something else, but everyone in the Knights seemed to have already made up their minds and did not listen to her at all.
Lisa picked up the files Qin had to deal with today and left the office in a slight hurry.
Kaia ignored Qin and sat directly in her original office position.
After Amber bowed energetically, she skipped away from the knights, probably preparing to go on patrol.
Barbara held Qin's hand, and the two of them walked toward the door of the Knights together.
"Hey!" Qin, with blond hair and shawl, stretched out her hand towards the back of everyone leaving, but was greeted by a slightly heavy door slamming and Barbara's smile.
"Why do I feel like I'm unemployed..."
Qin and Barbara stood outside the door of the Knights. Captain Qin stared at the door of the Knights with a dumbfounded look.
"Having a day off doesn't count as unemployment..."
Barbara whispered, gathering her courage and looking directly at Jean.
Seeing Qin's gentle and tough light blue eyes, Barbara suddenly became nervous, "I...I still have church work to do, Qin...sister, please have fun!"
Barbara called her sister in an inaudible voice and immediately ran away in the direction of Zephyr Cathedral.
Looking at Barbara's leaving back, Qin lowered her eyes and nodded.
This was the first time I walked around the streets of Mondstadt with nothing to do after becoming the acting leader.
Qin looked around with some emotion. Residents passing by would say hello warmly when they saw Qin, and Qin would respond with a smile.
"Huhu, it's Captain Qin!"
Next to the flower shop, Flora, who was busy, saw Qin wandering around and waved to her happily.
"Good morning, Flora."
Qin, with her long hair disheveled, walked to Flora's flower shop.
"Captain Qin is so beautiful today."
Flora imitated the sound of the wind and packed a bunch of dandelions, "Huhu, give this to Captain Qin."
Qin took the dandelion and thanked her softly.
The breeze blew, and a small amount of wind element wrapped around this bunch of dandelions. Qin slowly stretched out her hand, feeling the wind element beating between her fingers.
"Lord Barbatos, you must have experienced the beauty of the Wind and Flower Festival, right?"
Qin looked up at the sky. It was a cloudless day today, and the warm sunshine shone on the corners of Qin's smiling mouth.
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