readsfreenovel Chapter 417 Acting Leader
Chapter 417 Acting Leader
Years later, when Mu Feng set foot on Mondstadt again, he would still remember that afternoon when Falgar handed him the authorization document with a mysterious smile.
"Due to force majeure..."
"Through internal consultations and democratic procedures, a consensus has been reached."
"During the current commander Falgar's field mission, Mufeng Gunnhild will temporarily assume the position of commander of the Knights of Favonius."
The official seal of the Knights was clearly affixed at the bottom.
The crossed wind eagle swords pierced through the shield-shaped wings, and the Grand Master's signature was formally attached to the bottom of the seal.
Mu Feng finished reading the document in his hand without any expression.
Then, he calmly turned back to the first page of the document, read it again, and finally smiled with relief.
He knew he shouldn't have listened to Barbara's advice last night and eaten boiled blackback bass.
See, now he's hallucinating from food poisoning, isn't he?
Bypassing the Knights' senior leadership and the Inspectorate, a knight who had only joined the Knights four years prior was appointed as acting Grand Master.
That makes perfect sense... a bubble tumbleweed.
Unless the Grand Master and the rest of the Knights just happened to eat boiled black-backed bass and got poisoned last night, or everyone drank at least a dozen bottles of the afternoon poison.
Putting aside all the impossibilities, Mu Feng found the truth.
From this day forward, he must put up a sign in front of his house that "Fools and boiled black-backed bass are not allowed to enter."
Cherish life, stay away from boiled blackback bass.
However, as time passed, the scene before them did not seem to shift from the office to the ward of the West Wind Church.
Of course, the document did not turn into an alchemical potion.
Mu Feng fell silent, then opened the appointment document and read it through from beginning to end again.
Then close it, open it again, and look at it once more.
This doesn't make sense, does it?
By the wind god's grace, he'd rather believe that a cocktail made with lizard tails, butterfly wings, and frog meat would be all the rage in Mondstadt tomorrow.
As the instigator of everything, Falga, on the other side of the desk, had clearly anticipated the current situation.
However, the culprit seemed to have no intention or willingness to explain the situation. Instead, he calmly picked up his coffee cup amidst the resentful and bewildered gaze of the aggrieved knight.
I know you're in a hurry, but don't rush.JPG
"...According to regulations, if the Grand Master of the Knights is absent, the Inspector General will assume the supreme command authority of the Knights of Favonius."
Finally, just a second before Mu Feng, unable to contain himself any longer, was about to flip the table in anger and yell "Riddler, get out of Teyvat!", Falgar finally finished his suspense, coughed twice, and spoke.
This statement seemed somewhat incoherent, but Mu Feng's expression instantly hardened and became serious.
The turmoil in Clearspring Town gradually subsided, Morse was cleared of suspicion, and the Windflower Festival came to a successful close.
Gradually, everything returned to normal.
However, this does not mean they have won.
There's an old saying in Liyue: "It's easy to dodge a spear in the open, but hard to guard against an arrow in the dark."
There is also a Fool's accomplice lurking within the Knights of Fatalis.
What makes the opponent terrifying is not his strength, but the fact that he wears a mask identical to everyone else's.
Sometimes, the unseen cracks are the real abyss.
Iloc, the chief inspector of the Knights, holds a high position and wields great power.
However, all the doubts seem to point to this high-ranking inspector general.
Although there is no substantial evidence, all indications suggest that the other party is highly suspicious.
If even a position like Irok's is no longer reliable, then what about the others in the Knights?
Mu Feng's heart sank.
This explains how the important position of acting leader was passed down to him, bypassing several levels.
If the Knights' command is disrupted at a critical moment, the consequences would be unimaginable.
So he said nothing more, and solemnly put away the appointment document bearing the official seal of the Knights Order.
The descendants of House Gunnhildr recite the oath to protect Mondstadt even before they learn their own names; this is not just a joke among the common people.
"A journey to the North takes at least half a month and at most a month."
"I'm entrusting the Knights to you for now."
Falga patted Mu Feng on the shoulder, abandoning his usual frivolous attitude, and his tone became more serious.
"Jin hasn't been with the Knights for long, so I'll arrange for her to assist you. Also, you can freely deploy the members of the Eighth and Sixth Squads within the prescribed limits."
"Please be cautious and pay attention to safety during this period."
His apprentice had considerable experience in handling official documents, so he wasn't worried about that.
His previous feat of single-handedly defeating an entire squad of Fools in Clear Spring Town was enough to convince everyone within the Knights Order.
The problem is that during his absence from Mondstadt, forces in the shadows will inevitably stir up trouble.
The newly appointed acting leader will undoubtedly be caught in the eye of the storm.
This is exactly what he is worried about.
However, the arrangements on the other side involved a crisis concerning Mondstadt's future, which he had to handle personally.
That bard sitting in the tavern now, enjoying his drink, is certainly going to give him a hard time.
Falga sighed and gave his final instructions.
"If you have something important to say, leave the letter under the tree at the place where the wind rises, and someone will deliver it for you."
Mu Feng nodded. Although he didn't quite understand how feasible it was to send messages by manpower across the distance to the northern border of Mondstadt, he was sure the Grand Master had his reasons for doing so.
Moreover, Mondstadt is currently in a relatively stable period, so there shouldn't be any major changes.
As for paperwork, his unreliable swordsmanship teacher and captain had often delegated it to him.
Just when Mu Feng thought this unusual handover was about to come to an end, Falga suddenly spoke again.
"Wait, there's one more thing."
The commander's expression was even more serious than before.
This made even the soon-to-be-appointed acting leader a little nervous.
In an instant, all the possible and impossible disasters, from the monster uprising to the crash of Sky Island, flashed through Mu Feng's mind one by one.
At worst, it would be a snow mountain uprising, the resurrection of the demon dragon, or the wind god stealing the rock god's treasure and triggering a new war between demon gods.
"The Knights still have some unfinished documents from the past two days, so I'm handing them over to you so you can familiarize yourself with the official duties."
After saying this, before Mu Feng could react, Falga patted him on the shoulder with a heavy heart and left the commander's office on his own.
Look in the direction; the destination is a gift from angels.
This is a necessary sacrifice to train his successor; let him bear the pain of cider.
In the office, looking at the pile of documents in the corner that was almost level with the bookshelf, Mu Feng fell silent.
What did that sentence say?
Every time I try to show you more respect, you start talking again.
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