Holding these three cards, I played a few rounds, and it was surprisingly fun.
But this place isn't as convenient as a game, though I did get to experience the joy of offline board games.
Board games… once I resolve the major issue on my mind, Focalors' problem, I might properly research and play them.
Later, I'll see if they have any here. Getting things like Three Kingdoms Kill, script-killing games, Werewolf, tabletop RPGs, or auto-battlers would all be good.
After playing so many rounds, Alex was slaughtering them every time.
Because he discovered that these NPCs' hands were full of Hilichurls and Slimes!
Although they generally used three character cards, they could actually use these small monster cards to fight people.
The rules were much more relaxed; depending on each monster's HP, up to six cards could be played.
Finally, playing against the strongest opponent here, he still managed to wear them down and defeat them with the two healers, Bennett and Barbara.
That passerby was also disgusted by this playstyle for the first time: "So there's this way to play, two healers are so hard to beat."
"Barbara! Barbara!!! Too strong! I still have several Barbara cards here, who doesn't have one? Selling cheap." Another person said; he was seemingly a Barbara fan, and Alex's Barbara was bought from him.
"One for me!" "One for me!" In no time, this person who had privately hoarded many Barbara cards made a fortune.
Alright, now everyone in the tavern pretty much had a Barbara card.
The defeated passerby, who was using six small monster cards, said: "Huh? Healers are that good? I was still planning to gather three damage dealers to play properly."
Boring, the opponents are all so weak, I won't play today.
"Not bad~ It seems you're playing very skillfully~" Just then, Diona walked over, expressing her admiration after watching the match.
"Just a little dabbling, nothing to brag about," Alex said, crossing his arms.
"Hmm, I happen to have a character card here, but only because I saw you playing well. I'll give it to you as a welcome gift… It's not because I want to promote my own character card." Saying this, Diona turned her face away, handing Alex a Diona character card with one hand.
That's the spirit! This is a classic tsundere.
Alex solemnly accepted it and said, "Great! I'll use you a lot in battles."
"Who wants you to use me in battles!" Diona clenched her small hands and shouted at Alex.
But, wow, all three healers are here, the initial T0 team for the version is complete.
However, Alex didn't actually like it this way, because it was too slow and tedious, purely relying on turns to wear people down.
The correct way was three damage dealers for a fast-paced and fun game; the person who wanted to gather three damage dealer character cards was right.
Finally, Alex left the Cat's Tail Tavern, and before he left, they gave him a card box for free.
There was just one thing that made Alex a bit depressed: here, character cards couldn't be directly bought from the Little Prince or in the tavern.
He had to collect them all over the world himself… Hmm, who made the Genius Invokation TCG cards? If he found them, he could just go and buy a lot.
Since this is near Mondstadt, should he go to Dragonspine and ask Albedo? After all, the Genius Invokation TCG card covers are all beautifully drawn.
It should be Albedo who drew them, and even if not, Albedo could figure out which artist drew them.
Character cards would have to be collected by himself all over the world, but that's fine, he has teleportation! It would be more convenient for collecting cards.
"Well, well, so you're here, I've been looking for you!" As soon as he came out, Alex heard a girl's voice again.
Then, a fiery red Damselette with long, swaying hair appeared!
She wore white boots, white gloves, and a red and white cloth uniform.
The Damselette then walked up to Alex and formally said, "May the Anemo Archon protect you, stranger."
Oh boy, she's trying to rope me in right away! Alex narrowed his eyes slightly.
After speaking, the Damselette straightened her body, brought her right hand together, and swung it downwards: "I am Amber, the Outrider of the Knights of Favonius." As she spoke, Amber naturally closed her eyes, appearing serious and solemn.
"You're not a citizen of Mondstadt, are you? Please state your identity," Amber finally said.
He was actually a bit confused; what was going on? He hadn't done anything, so why was Amber targeting him?
Although it was quite good, he didn't have to search all over Mondstadt City anymore.
"Um, hello. My name is Alex," Alex introduced himself.
Amber immediately responded after hearing him: "Hmm… sounds like a Liyue name."
Alex shook his head: "I am not, I am an outsider from another world."
Hearing this, the suspicion in Amber's eyes deepened: "Very suspicious, are you willing to cooperate with an investigation?"
"Ah…" He should have just admitted it earlier, but now saying he's from Liyue… if they investigate further and find out, it won't be good. It's better to be honest upfront.
"Yes, but I'm hungry now, you see it's already dusk," Alex said.
Amber looked up at the sky; indeed, time passed quickly, and her day of patrol was also coming to an end.
Amber nodded, then pointed upwards: "Alright! I'll recommend a very good restaurant, their Honey Roast is delicious! I recommend you try it!"
"Yay! It's Honey Roast!" Alex happily felt his mouth start to water.
Saying this, Alex took the lead, as if he was even more familiar with Mondstadt than Amber.
"Boss, ten servings of Honey Roast!"
Amber quickly followed and was surprised when she heard Alex order so much: "Are you that hungry?! Ordering so much at once?"
"Oh, of course it's for takeout!"
"I see." Amber nodded, even for takeout, it was a lot.
"Boss, one for me too…"
"Oh, Amber, you don't need to order, I'm treating you, one of the ten is yours!"
"No need…"
In the end, under Alex's insistence, Amber still couldn't refuse Alex's kindness.
"Wow! One serving is actually this big!"
Turning his head, Alex immediately said to the boss: "Two more servings of rice, do you have any side dishes?"
"So, you ordered too much," Amber said, looking at the table full of food.
This meal alone was enough for several days of her own food.
Subsequently, the Honey Roast dishes were served one after another, and Alex put each one into his phone's inventory.
Originally, they wanted to pack the food for him, but Alex refused; it wasn't necessary.
During their conversation over dinner, Amber learned that he was a traveler from distant Fontaine.
And the super-fast mode of transport she had seen earlier was a skill unique to him.
Amber nodded, fully understanding: "So you just arrived in Mondstadt City, huh? Although it's a bit late to say it now!"
Amber then began to introduce: "This is the city of wind and dandelions, the City of freedom—a traveler protected by the Knights of Favonius, welcome to Mondstadt City!"
"Hmm! Thank you," Alex thanked her, then looked around the restaurant.
Speaking of which, it was just him and Amber eating here.
There were so few people, wasn't this place usually very lively?
Alex voiced his question.
Amber explained: "This place is usually very lively, but recently, because of Stormterror, everyone rarely goes out and cooks at home instead. It's also rare to see merchants and travelers from outside."
"Except for that tavern you just came out of, uh, or rather, their business has gotten even better!" Amber said.
Indeed, even when he went in the afternoon, there were many people playing inside.
Now that it was getting to dinner time and evening, there should be even more people!
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