The Weapon Master Shall Never Die Bare-Handed in Genshin Impact

Jia Changjiang's polite demeanor caught the gatekeeping Knights of Favonius off guard.

When they saw him approaching with that enormous battle axe, they assumed he'd be a difficult person to deal with. But after stopping him, they were surprised by his respectful and cooperative attitude.

"Thank you for your understanding," the knight said.

"Not at all," Jia Changjiang replied with a smile. "You don't have any other questions?"

"Mondstadt has no reason to turn away travelers from afar," the knight responded firmly. "Thank you again for cooperating with us. Acting Grand Master Jean is likely in the headquarters now—you can report your identity to her."

"No problem, I'll head to the Knights' headquarters right away."

With that, Jia Changjiang walked past the gate, leaving the knights to relax… until he suddenly turned back.

"Oh, one more thing I forgot to ask…"

The knight stiffened slightly as Jia Changjiang returned, looking a bit sheepish.

"Personally, how strong do you think Jean is?"

The knight replied without hesitation.

"Grand Master Jean possesses a Vision and became Acting Grand Master at a young age. Her strength is, without a doubt, exceptional."

"Exceptional, huh? Good, good…" Jia Changjiang grinned, then walked off again, seemingly satisfied.

It wasn't until his imposing figure disappeared into the distance that the knight realized something.

"Wait… did I just… cause trouble for the Acting Grand Master?"

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Jia Changjiang wasn't concerned about what the gatekeeper thought of him. As he entered Mondstadt, the city was far larger than he'd anticipated.

Though he had a general idea of where the Knights of Favonius Headquarters was, he had to stop and ask for directions several times before finally finding it.

As he approached the headquarters, he noticed a few satisfied citizens leaving the building, presumably having just spoken with the knights.

Walking inside, Jia Changjiang was struck by how casual the security seemed. The knights stationed at the entrance barely spared him a glance, even with the giant axe slung over his shoulder.

"Mondstadt's really this free? I can just stroll into the headquarters with an axe?"

Shaking his head in disbelief, Jia Changjiang eventually found himself in front of Jean's office. He knocked.

"Come in," came a slightly weary yet steady voice from within.

Pushing open the door, the first thing Jia Changjiang saw was Jean, seated behind her desk and sipping coffee.

Jean paused briefly upon seeing the unfamiliar face but quickly composed herself.

"Hello," she greeted politely.

"Hi, Jean!"

Jia Changjiang took a moment to size her up. Just like in the game, she was composed, disciplined, and clearly accustomed to intense training.

"I'm Jia Changjiang, a traveler from afar," he began.

"Though this is our first meeting, I must ask—Jean, let me challenge you!"

"...Excuse me?"

Jean blinked, her expression frozen.

Then it hit her.

"Wait, what did you just say?!?"

"Ah, sorry, my bad!" Jia Changjiang quickly corrected himself.

"What I meant was—could we spar? Let me explain. I'm Jia Changjiang, a Weapon Master."

After a brief pause, he added, "If my name's a bit odd for you, feel free to call me… uh… Jax Lancelot?"

"So, how about it? Would you spar with me, Acting Grand Master Jean?"

His eyes gleamed with excitement.

"The gatekeeper told me you're really strong."

"Traveler…" Jean began, her tone perplexed. "I don't believe we have any reason to fight."

"Of course we do! I know who you are, and I've heard you're amazing. I think I'm pretty strong too, so isn't that reason enough?" Jia Changjiang said matter-of-factly.

Though he had little interest in the game's story, he knew Jean was a five-star character.

Before taking on Stormterror, sparring with Jean seemed like a good warm-up.

"..."

Jean pinched the bridge of her nose, feeling a headache coming on.

This traveler seemed… like a lot to deal with.

"Apologies, Mr. Jax," Jean said, addressing him formally. "Mondstadt has just endured a dragon attack, and the Knights of Favonius have many urgent matters to handle. I'm afraid I don't have time to spar with you right now."

"No problem!" Jia Changjiang's eyes lit up.

"If not now, then later! I'm planning to stay in Mondstadt for a while, so timing's not an issue. And don't worry, I won't cause any trouble for the city!"

He thumped his chest confidently.

"..."

Jean fell silent.

The situation had somehow become even more troublesome.

Already worn down by caffeine, exhaustion, and the pressures of recent events, Jean had little patience left to spare.

She exhaled deeply, taking a moment to collect herself.

Rather than letting this escalate, she decided it might be best to accept on her terms.

Still, she made one last attempt to dissuade him.

"Mr. Jax, you don't seem to have a Vision," she noted, glancing at him.

There was no sign of the elemental power associated with Visions on his person. But the massive axe he carried suggested he wasn't an ordinary traveler.

"A Vision?" Jia Changjiang tilted his head.

"Oh, you mean the thing that lets people control elements in this world? No, I don't have one. Why, does that mean I can't challenge you?"

"That's not what I meant," Jean said diplomatically. "It's just… fighting someone with a Vision would be very difficult for someone without one."

"No worries!" Jia Changjiang waved off her concerns.

"Battles aren't about such minor details. If I hesitated because of a Vision, how could I call myself a Weapon Master?"

Jean sighed inwardly.

In just a few minutes of conversation, this traveler had left a deep impression on her—a somewhat troublesome one.

"Very well," she relented.

"If you're so insistent, let's schedule this for a week from now. Once I've addressed the city's pressing issues, I'll accept your challenge."

"Thank you, Acting Grand Master Jean." Jia Changjiang's excitement was palpable.

"I'll be back in a week!"

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T/N: Ahhh so Yangtze Knight is Lancelot I seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

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