Hearing Albedo's words, Acting Grand Master Jean frowned, her fingers gently tapping the desk as she fell into a brief contemplation.
Klee's bombs had indeed always been designed and provided by Albedo.
But this time, the power was clearly abnormal.
Did someone else give Klee some special items?
Or was there… another hidden motive?
"Wait a moment."
Jean's gaze turned towards the door, and she immediately instructed a nearby Knights of Favonius: "Bring Klee's backpack here. Let's see if there's anything else inside."
Not long after, Klee's backpack was brought back and placed on Acting Grand Master Jean's desk.
Albedo stepped forward, unfastened the backpack, and carefully examined its contents.
Besides various small fish, the backpack was also filled with all sorts of small bombs.
Each one was neatly arranged.
Clearly, these were Klee's "treasures" that she carried with her.
Albedo took out a bomb, scrutinized it for a while, his brow furrowing deeper.
He gently flicked the bomb's fuse, then held it in his hand to feel it, his tone becoming more certain, "These bombs are indeed ones I designed before, but their power is not enough to cause today's explosion."
Acting Grand Master Jean's frown deepened: "Then that's strange… If it wasn't your bombs, what caused today's explosion?"
The explosion that happened at Cider Lake was no small matter.
If it were a powerful Pyro monster appearing, that would be normal…
But if it was a bomb, that's very abnormal.
Hearing Acting Grand Master Jean's words, Albedo pondered for a moment, then suddenly asked, "Did Klee mention if she's used anything special recently, or met anyone strange?"
Jean shook her head, "She only said her own bombs caused the trouble, she didn't mention anything else."
"Hmm…"
Albedo looked down at the bomb in his hand, a thoughtful expression appearing on his face.
He then placed the bomb back in the backpack and said softly, "I will research this further."
"However, Acting Grand Master Jean, this matter might not just be an ordinary accident; it might require more information."
Acting Grand Master Jean nodded, her tone now carrying a hint of gravity: "In that case, I'll trouble you."
"Take the bombs with you."
"Klee's backpack will remain with you for now, and you can return it to her after her confinement ends."
Albedo gently nodded, then glanced towards the door again, a helpless smile appearing at the corner of his mouth, "This child… every time she causes trouble, I can only console myself that a younger sister's growth path is always accompanied by some unexpected events."
Acting Grand Master Jean couldn't help but chuckle at his words.
But she quickly became serious again: "However, this time she still needs to reflect properly. Seven days of confinement, not an hour less."
Albedo nodded, "I will come to check on her periodically."
"However, Acting Grand Master Jean, next time Klee causes something like this, remember to catch her and bring her here first. Don't let her run off to bomb Cider Lake."
"Of course."
Acting Grand Master Jean rubbed her temples: "In the past, Klee's minor mischief, no matter how she bombed Cider Lake, was fine. But if it's this kind of commotion, it cannot happen again. The dockworkers nearby also need to be appeased."
"Since there's nothing else, I'll head back."
Albedo nodded.
He then took Klee's backpack and bombs and returned to his research workshop to study them.
Acting Grand Master Jean's gaze fell on the documents on her desk. Just as she was about to pick them up and continue working, she suddenly heard a soft chirp from outside the window.
No sooner had Albedo left Acting Grand Master Jean's office than a Falcon of the West swiftly flew in through the window.
It flapped its wide wings and landed steadily on Acting Grand Master Jean's arm.
Jean was startled, looking at the familiar message tube, and quickly took it off and opened it.
Indeed, it was an urgent message from Eula.
The letter concisely stated:
"Traces of a terrifying explosion found near Starfell Lake, suspected unknown energy residue, initially judged to be more dangerous than Pyro, requires high attention. — Eula."
..
Acting Grand Master Jean's brow immediately furrowed, her mind quickly racing.
The explosion at Cider Lake had not yet been thoroughly investigated, and now Starfell Lake also had a problem.
If it was merely Klee's bombs, the power absolutely could not reach the level Eula described.
"The explosion at Starfell Lake… could it also be related to Klee?"
Jean murmured softly, her fingers unconsciously tapping the desk, trying to sort out the logic.
Subconsciously, she turned to look outside the door, but Klee's small figure had long since disappeared down the corridor.
Although Klee's bombs indeed had considerable power, Jean knew very well.
Those were just ordinary Pyro explosives; they couldn't reach the level Eula described.
Moreover, Klee's activity range today should have been limited to the vicinity of Cider Lake.
Starfell Lake and Cider Lake are far apart.
Thinking of this, Acting Grand Master Jean shook her head: "The energy Eula mentioned clearly cannot be caused by ordinary explosives."
"How could Klee's bombs produce energy more dangerous than Pyro power?"
"What exactly is it?"
However, before she could think deeper, a Knights of Favonius rushed in through the door.
His face was full of anxiety, and he immediately saluted: "Acting Grand Master, something bad has happened! The Fatui are causing trouble in the city again!"
Jean's frown deepened, and she looked up and asked, "Details?"
The Knights of Favonius quickly reported: "In the commercial district, the Fatui clashed with merchants. They forcibly demanded that merchants sell certain materials."
"Because of Stormterror's attack, many shops have problems, countless goods are lost, and the Fatui are now demanding to collect goods."
"After the Knights of Favonius intervened, they directly showed their trade permits, claiming we had no right to interfere."
"Due to the large number of people and their arrogant demeanor, the residents of the commercial district are in a panic, and the situation is almost out of control."
"We really had no choice but to ask you to come and handle it personally."
Hearing this, Jean's face showed a hint of coldness.
She put down the letter in her hand, slowly stood up, her tone steady but full of authority: "The Fatui have always had ill intentions. Entering Mondstadt does not mean they can do as they please."
"I will handle this matter personally."
"Yes!"
The Knights of Favonius breathed a sigh of relief, respectfully stepped aside, and made way for Jean.
Acting Grand Master Jean walked quickly out of the office, but her heart was still troubled by these consecutive events.
From the explosion at Cider Lake to the anomaly at Starfell Lake.
And then to the arrogant behavior of the Fatui.
The continuous incidents in Mondstadt recently seemed to foreshadow some hidden crisis.
Acting Grand Master Jean calmly thought about how to deal with the current situation as she walked.
The activities of the Fatui within Mondstadt had always been a thorny issue.
As diplomats, they could legally travel within the city, but they often took advantage of their influence to cause trouble in the commercial district and among the citizens.
And they always walked along the edges of Mondstadt's laws.
Ordinary Knights of Favonius members were powerless to act against them due to regulations.
And if not handled properly, it could lead to even greater conflict.
Especially since the other party recently wanted to interfere with the city's defenses in Mondstadt.
Thinking of this, a cold glint flashed in Acting Grand Master Jean's eyes, and she felt an immense headache.
Soon, Acting Grand Master Jean walked out of the Knights of Favonius Headquarters.
Several Knights of Favonius were already assembled and waiting at the entrance.
Acting Grand Master Jean swept her gaze over them, her clear and cold voice carrying an undeniable authority: "Go to the commercial district, quickly control the scene and maintain order, don't let the Fatui cause any more trouble."
"Yes!"
The Knights of Favonius answered in unison, then quickly followed Acting Grand Master Jean towards the commercial district.