I'm a male god in Liyue

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Amber smiled and said, "It's nothing major. I've just made a few new friends, some of whom are very interested in alchemy. They hope to get to know you and ask you for some alchemical knowledge."

"Oh, that's how it is."

"What do you say about sugar?"

"Welcome! I have very few friends, so I'm very happy that you're introducing me to a new friend."

Sugar said, a shy blush appearing on her face.

"You're just too introverted... Well, it's settled then. I'll bring them to the lab to see you this afternoon?"

"it is good."

"I'll be going now! Goodbye."

"See you."

Once Amber was out of sight, Sugar lowered her head, looking at the test tubes in her hand, a troubled expression on her face, and muttered to herself:

"【Breath of Happiness】...How exactly do I collect 【Breath of Happiness】? Where do I go? What kind of person do I need to find? Ugh..."

Chapter 456 The Maid (4K)

It was gradually getting to noon.

Inside the library, Xia Ci took out her phone and sent a group message to everyone:

[Xia Ci]: Time to go have lunch.

The group immediately received a large number of replies:

[Zhu Zi]: Huh? Is it already noon?

[Akabane]: I'm seeing the best part right now!

[Ying'er]: I just found a book about alchemy and I've just started reading it!

[Xiangling]: I also found a book about cooking, it's very interesting!

[Mona]: I also found a book related to astrology. The author is Alice, who seems to be Klee's mother.

[Charlotte]: I found records of Mondstadt's old Wind Flower Festival! The old nobles and such, I never knew Mondstadt had such a dark history.

[Idle Clouds]: Mondstadt's ingenious tactics also have their merits.

……

[Xia Ci]: So, aren't you hungry?

[Akabane]: I'm still feeling a bit hungry, but I don't want to go far to eat. I want to come back quickly and continue reading. I'm so conflicted...

[Zhu Zi]: Me too!

……

No one seemed willing to put down the book they were engrossed in.

Xia Zhi looked at the messages on his phone screen, smiled, and sent a message:

[Xia Zhi]: In that case, let's just have something simple for lunch today. I have instant noodles and small cakes here, you can have whatever you want.

Then the group chat was flooded with "Yay!" messages.

Small cakes can be eaten in the library, just be careful not to get cream and crumbs on the books. But instant noodles are out of the question; they have a strong smell and require hot water, so you'll have to eat them outside the library.

So everyone chose small cakes.

Only Gan Yu chose instant noodles.

She had no choice, because she doesn't eat cream.

Xia Zhi noticed that Gan Yu seemed a bit lonely eating alone, so he ate instant noodles with her.

Not far from the Knights of Favonius's headquarters is a small square with benches where visitors can sit and rest, making it a perfect spot for two people to sit, chat, and eat noodles.

After leaving the library and entering the corridor, Xia Zhi and Gan Yu, who looked on with anticipation, prepared to go outside.

At this moment, from Xia Zhi's omniscient perspective, he saw a girl dressed as a maid holding a covered plate, standing quietly in front of the group leader's office next to the library, as if waiting.

The maid was wearing a Geo-elemental Eye of the Gods and a silver progress bar: Progress [0%].

Then, the office door opened, and Qin's figure walked out.

The girl in the maid outfit handed over the tray and said earnestly, "Commander Qin, your lunch."

Jean smiled and took it, saying, "Thank you, Noelle... Huh?"

She noticed Xia Zhi and Gan Yu not far away.

"Mr. Xia, Ms. Gan Yu, where are you going?"

"Hello, Commander Qin." Xia Zhi nodded to her. "Let's go out for lunch."

"Oh, lunchtime... By the way, where's the rest of you?"

"They are still reading in the library."

"And their lunch..."

"We brought a cake."

"But isn't it a bit inappropriate to serve cake as a main meal? Why don't we let them have some with our knights?"

"No need. They just want to read right now, so they don't want to leave the library. It's better if we don't disturb them."

"Has it reached the point of neglecting sleep and meals...?"

"Yes."

After thinking for a moment, the troupe leader said, "Then we won't disturb them, but you two can come."

"This……"

"Since you're already out here, and the restaurants outside are packed, you might have to wait for a table. Instead of going through that trouble, you might as well eat at our knightly establishment; our food is pretty good!"

"...Alright, thank you, Commander Qin."

Unable to refuse the troupe leader's earnest invitation, Xia Zhi and Gan Yu had no choice but to agree.

The maid who had been standing in front of Qin approached and said earnestly, "I am Noelle, a maid of the Knights of Favonius. Please come with me to our dining room, my two distinguished guests."

Gan Yu politely replied, "Thank you for your trouble."

Qin usually eats in her office, mainly to save time and handle more tasks.

Today was no different; Noelle had already brought her lunch.

But she wasn't very busy today. She spent the whole morning reading that romance novel for young girls. In addition, Xia Zhi and Gan Yu, the two guests, were going to dine here, and as the hostess, she should keep them company.

So Qin, carrying her tray, also went to the restaurant.

The Knights' restaurant is quite large.

It was lunchtime, and many knights were having their meals inside. When they saw Commander Jean appear at the door, they were a little surprised, but they all remained quiet and didn't say anything.

Qin found a window seat in the restaurant and invited Xia Zhi and Gan Yu to sit down.

Noelle stood by the table, pouring tea for the three of them, her expression still serious, and asked, "What are your preferences, or dietary restrictions, guests?"

Xia Zhi gently shook her head: "I'm fine with anything."

Gan Yu was a little embarrassed and said softly, "I can only eat vegetarian food."

Noel noted it down and nodded, saying, "Alright, please wait a moment, guests. Commander Qin, would you like me to get you a fresh lunch?"

Qin waved her hand and laughed, "No need to waste food like that, this is enough for me."

The maid turned and left.

Before long, she brought out two plates containing standard Mondstadt dishes.

Xia Zhi tried it and thought it tasted alright, even better than the food she had eaten at restaurants these past two days.

Qin ate her own portion and asked, "How are you feeling, Mr. Xia?"

Xia Zhi nodded and said, "Very good."

Qin then looked at Gan Yu and asked, "How do you feel, Miss Gan Yu?"

Gan Yu nodded and said, "It's alright."

Qin smiled and said, "Actually, most of these were done by Noelle."

Xia Zhi's expression shifted slightly: "That maid from just now?"

Jean looked at Noel's busy figure in the distance and said softly, "Well, her true identity is not actually a maid, but a prospective knight. Once she passes the selection, she can become a full-fledged knight of the Knights of Favonius."

Xia Zhi thought for a moment and said, "Although I can't see it, I can sense that the child is very serious."

Qin nodded and said, "That's right. Although she is only a trainee knight now, I believe she will be an excellent knight when she is fully mature."

Xia Zhi put down his fork and said, "I think becoming an excellent chef might be more suitable for her than becoming an excellent knight."

"A chef? Mr. Xia thinks highly of Noelle?"

"To be able to cook to this level without anyone's guidance, her culinary talent is not much worse than Xiangling's."