Bab 13: Topics that make Noelle's heart beat faster.
"Mr. Jams, where would you like to start learning about Mondstadt?" asked Noelle to Jams, blinking her eyes. Her tone and demeanor seemed much more natural now, as guiding someone was an easy task for her as a maid.
"Let's start with the local snacks," Jams replied. Since arriving in Mondstadt, he hadn't had a chance to fully experience the city's nightlife. Now was the perfect opportunity to get closer to Noelle.
"Okay!" Noelle's face lit up with a "just as expected" expression.
Most visitors were curious about similar things as Jams. Men would ask about the taverns and restaurants, while women would inquire about Mondstadt's unique souvenirs or flower seeds.
Noelle led Jams to a street known for its variety of snacks, patiently introducing him to the local delicacies and their histories.
After passing through the snack street, they arrived at the commercial street known for its souvenirs and luxury items. Elegant and fashionable women passed by Jams, their graceful presence accompanied by a subtle fragrance that uplifted the mood.
Some lively young girls deliberately exchanged flirtatious glances with Jams. Whenever this happened, Noelle pretended not to notice, but inside, she felt a bit embarrassed.
After all, Noelle herself was a well-known beauty in the surrounding areas. Why wouldn't he spare a glance at her?
Although Noelle didn't want to engage in the same flirtatious behavior as those "sultry girls," her teenage self-esteem didn't want to be outdone.
Continuing down the commercial street, they reached Mondstadt's renowned blacksmith shop. Jams had previously ordered a batch of fishhooks from the blacksmith Wagner and got along quite well with him.
Seeing Jams walking alongside the pure and lovely Noelle, Wagner gave him a meaningful look, as if to say, "Well, well, Mr. Thick Eyebrows, you've managed to charm our versatile maid in Mondstadt!"
Jams ignored the mustachioed old man and continued strolling through the city with Noelle.
During this time, it was mostly Noelle who did the talking while Jams listened attentively, occasionally asking questions for Noelle to help answer.
Finally, they arrived beneath a windmill near the Knights of Favonius training grounds.
Noelle gazed at the bustling streets, listening to the chirping of insects on this summer night, her eyes filled with a dreamy expression.
Jams, too, leaned against the cool, smooth stone railing, overlooking the ancient city.
"Noelle, thank you for accompanying me. This should be my second pleasurable night since coming to Mondstadt."
"The second enjoyable night?" Noelle was slightly surprised and curious. "May I ask who you spent the first enjoyable night with?"
She couldn't help but think of the scene earlier when Jams and Jean were fishing together outside the city.
Could it be that Jean and Jams spent the first enjoyable night together?
What did they do that night? Could it be...
While Noelle was lost in her wild thoughts, she suddenly heard a name she didn't expect.
"Klee." Jams smiled gently.
"Klee!?" Noelle's expression instantly froze, even more shocked than if she had heard that Jean and Jams were together!
This man, he... he actually said he had a pleasant night with Klee!
Beast!
"Klee, how could it be Klee? Although she is indeed adorable, but... she's still a child!"
You turned out to be like this, Jams! I misjudged you!
Noelle's delicate body trembled, her face filled with caution as she took a step back. When she looked at Jams again, her gaze was like that of someone looking at a deranged criminal!
"It seems like you misunderstood something."
Jams had just been casually chatting, but he didn't expect the atmosphere to suddenly become so tense.
"I misunderstood? Are you sure?"
Noelle squinted her eyes, one hand reaching behind her as if she could draw her own greatsword at any moment and engage in a life-or-death battle with Jams, the "suspect"!
"Please, calm down and let me explain... hear me out!"
Jams sensed a hint of danger and his muscles instantly tensed up, ready for a fight. However, he maintained an innocent smile on his face.
"I simply spent an evening with Klee. We went to the Knights of Favonius to gather information about Jean, and then we stayed up all night planning how to prank Acting Grand Master Jean... Well, it's not as dirty as you think!"
"Is that really the case?" Noelle's eyes were filled with suspicion.
Jams rolled his eyes at her and said in an annoyed tone, "If I had really done something to Klee, I would have become a wanted criminal in Mondstadt by now. I wouldn't even have the time to run away with a bucket. How could I have the leisure to enjoy the night view with you?"
Upon hearing this, Noelle suddenly realized that she had overthought things, and her cheeks blushed with embarrassment.
"It seems to make sense. I'm sorry, I overreacted. I didn't doubt your character, I just..."
"No need to apologize. It's my fault for not explaining clearly."
Jams looked at the maid who was almost burying her head in his deep collar. The pale scenery looked particularly dazzling in the dark night. After glancing at it a few times, Jams decided to forgive this clumsy maid.
"It's not your fault, it's mine for having a dirty mind from the beginning..."
Noelle said shyly.
Jams raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised, as he looked at the maid who was blushing and even emitting steam from her head.
"Tsk, I didn't expect that beneath your innocent appearance, there hides a wild heart. But it's normal, I occasionally imagine some steamy scenes myself. Young people, if they're not a bit naughty, are they really young?"
"Oh, um..."
Noelle thought she would be despised by Jams, but unexpectedly, Jams not only didn't despise her but even made a "confession."
This made Noelle feel a mixture of shyness and amusement.
She had never seen anyone like Jams who could confidently claim to be naughty without feeling repulsed. In fact, she even wanted to explore the topic further.
"Young lady, I've caught a glimpse of desire in your eyes."
Sizzle~
Jams leaned slightly forward, locking his gaze with Noelle's light green eyes, and between them, invisible sparks seemed to burst.
"I-I'm not! I didn't! Don't make things up!" Noelle immediately denied it three times!
"Don't hide it. As the wise sage Lu once said, 'Reason is the compass, while passion is the storm.'"
Jams smiled faintly, "On this beautiful night, with just the two of us, don't you think it's appropriate to discuss some exciting topics?"
Noelle's clear eyes instantly became watery, and her heart pounded.
Yes, she really wanted to talk, about exciting topics...
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