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Xia Zhi looked at the two of them with a sense of helplessness.
"Why are you two here again tonight? Didn't we agree it would only be last night? Have you forgotten?"
"I haven't forgotten!"
"Then you two should go back and sleep together."
"and many more."
Xia Le blinked and said innocently, "Big brother, I actually came here with Xia Lin."
"To keep Xia Lin company?"
"Yes, she needs to talk to you about something."
"What is it?"
Charlene looked up, biting her lip as if a little embarrassed, and whispered, "Dad, I went to take pictures with Sister Charlotte this afternoon."
"Ok?"
"I saw some people on some street corners, including adults and children. Their clothes were tattered, and some of them were picking up trash to eat."
"Ok?"
"I...I feel so sorry for them, Dad, can we help them?"
Xia Zhi paused for a moment, realizing that the little girl was indeed kind-hearted.
The kind of thing she described actually happens in every country; there are always people living in poverty and hardship.
Even if you buy a lot of food and clothes to give to them, you can only help them temporarily, not for a lifetime.
He smiled and ruffled the little girl's hair, saying, "Of course I can help them, but how much help do you want?"
"degree?"
"For example, is it to help them get through a day of hardship, a week of hardship, or a month of hardship..."
"Can it last longer?"
"Then we need to change our approach. We can't just give them Mora directly; instead, we need to help them find a job they can do long-term."
"Work!"
"Yes, we need to find a way to increase employment in Mondstadt."
Xia Zhi recalled the monster siege a few days ago. Commander Qin had acquired so many alchemical materials that she was having trouble using them all. She could try to promote the Knights' special potions as civilian potions, which would be a huge market.
Miss Lisa, Miss Sugar, and Mr. Abedo, along with myself, Liu Yun, Ying'er, and Xia Ci, can all help with the research. Improving the potion formula shouldn't be too difficult. We can take this opportunity to spend some time with the chief alchemist, Abedo, and get our hands on his diamond treasure chest.
"I already have a vague idea in mind. I'll go talk to Director Qin about it tomorrow."
"Okay! Thank you, Dad!"
After finishing their business, Xia Lin and Xia Le left his room with some reluctance.
I finally have some free time tonight.
It's time to go to the next room to sleep.
--
The next morning, Noelle woke up, sat on the bed, and looked at the hilt of her sword, which was only slightly charged, and fell into deep thought.
It doesn't seem right.
This thing can be charged, but the charging speed seems too slow.
At the current rate, it will probably take a month to fully charge.
Noelle arrived at the Church of the West with her greatsword and, as usual, sparred with Yao Yao.
When Fischl arrived, she and Noelle immediately recognized each other as magical girls.
It's an amazing feeling.
Noelle sheathed her sword, leaned closer, and whispered to her, "Fischl, I have a question for you."
Fischl looked at her junior with curiosity: "What's the problem?"
How long does it take to charge your transformation item?
"It will take about two days."
"Why so fast?!"
"That's fast? Qiqi only needs one day to fully charge now."
"what?"
Noelle found it hard to believe.
"Then why do I need a month?"
"A month?!"
Fischl was also somewhat incredulous.
"Why so slow?"
Oz said, "It should be a matter of the purity of faith. Mr. Xia said that the purer the faith, the stronger the power that can be used after transformation, and the faster the charging speed."
"Is that so..."
No wonder my transformation lasts so short and recharges so slowly; it's because my faith in Mr. Xia wasn't strong enough.
"I've been looking for books on this topic in the library for the past few days, but I haven't found anything useful. You often help organize the bookshelves in the library, do you remember any relevant books?"
"Belief……"
Noelle lowered her head and pondered for a while.
"I seem to remember seeing one before. I'll look for it when I get back."
"sorry to bother you!"
"No trouble."
"Let's go out and have fun together for the three of us that night!"
"Um……"
--
After breakfast, Xia Zhi and Noelle went to the Knights of Favonius.
"Did you get your revenge last night?"
"Ah."
"Do you still think Abyss Mages are scary now?"
"I don't think so anymore, I feel they are so weak."
"Haha."
"Mr. Xia..."
"Anything else?"
"The charging speed of that sword hilt is so slow."
"As long as it can be charged, that's good. As for the speed, that depends on your own mindset."
Is it the purity of faith?
"Ok?"
“Fischl and Oz told me.”
"I see, that's right."
Noelle fell silent.
Xia Zhi smiled and said nothing more.
Passing by that open space, you can see some Knights of Favonius practicing swordsmanship there, and you can vaguely hear their exclamations of amazement at the dummy that has been cut in half.
Noelle heard this and blushed a little, but was also a little excited.
Because when she transforms into a magical girl, she is already more powerful than most of the real Knights of Favonius.
The two parted ways at the door of Qin's office.
Watching Xia Zhi walk into the office, Noelle turned and walked into the West Wind Library.
There weren't many people reading in the library at that time.
Following her memory, she wandered among the bookshelves and finally found a somewhat worn notebook in a corner.
Noelle opened the book, and many yellowed handwritten words flashed across the pages.
The power of God can be borrowed.
Those who borrow are often referred to as God's favorites.
[It has different names in different worlds.]
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