𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧

13 - just a rather very intelligent system

Y/n watched the trio of adepti talking animatedly about their interest in mechanics. They were an impressive group, each of them a master of their craft who had come together to protect the Guili Assembly. The meal was a delight, full of all sorts of flavors and spices that delighted the palate. As they ate, Y/n joined the conversation, adding her own thoughts and insights.

When they had all finished, Y/n stood up from her chair.

"Surprise, surprise! Look who else managed to make food today? Although I'm sure no one asked for it, I made desserts for everyone." She said, as she grabbed a bowl of ice cream from the kitchen counter.

"Oh? What's this?" Streetward rambler asked.

"Mint flavored ice cream!" Y/n announced, setting the bowl down on the table. "Well, mint is a flavor that seems to divide opinions in my hometown, but it was the only suitable ingredient I could find here, so I thought I'd take my chances. Let's hope it turns out to be a pleasant surprise!"

The adepti eagerly devoured Y/n's homemade mint ice cream, and the looks of amazement on their faces made all the effort she had put in worth it. She was happy to see that her dessert was a hit and that she was able to bring a little bit of modern-day luxury to the adepti.

Indarias looked up from her bowl, her eyes wide with wonder.

"How is it possible to keep it so cold? I've never seen anything like this before!"

"Mist flowers," Y/n lied, not wanting to reveal her new cryo powers in front of everyone.

Sea Gazer then asked, "Y/n, your mysterious hometown doesn't happen to be somewhere in Mondstadt or Snezhnaya, right? Since it's a cold region and all."

A mischievous smile tugged at her lips as Y/n gave him a careless shrug.

"Ehe~ who knows?"

She finally turned to face Guizhong and Cloud Retainer, who were both seated at the same table as her. Their bickering reached a fever pitch, and Streetward Rambler had had enough. She gave them a look that said she was so done with this nonsense.

"Well, well, if it isn't the two grand inventors trying to prove who is the best," Y/n said with a raised eyebrow. Her gaze flickered between Cloud Retainer and Guizhong, who had stopped their bickering and were now both staring at her.

"Nuh-uh! My time to shine. Come, follow me," she said, gesturing with a wave of her arm for the two of them to follow her.

As the two followed Y/n around the mansion, Cloud Retainer asked, "Where are we going?"

"We're heading to the garage. I'm sure you're all thrilled to know that Morax has graciously granted me permission to build it, so I'm sure it'll be a blast!"

"Garage...?"

Y/n pointed down the hallway.

"There it is!"

Y/n looked over the garage with pride, marveling at the futuristic motorcycle she had created. It was the result of years of hard work, dedication and a lot of help from Cleo, who helped her search for all the complex instructions on the internet. She'd used the mansion as a base, but had modernized the garage, in which the walls were a stark contrast to the Liyuen-styled mansion it was housed in. They were made of a ceramic material, a deep blue in the light, and the floor was covered in a smooth metallic material with a faint blue tint. She had even installed a few monitors into the wall that could be used to monitor the engine.

Guizhong and Cloud retainer looked at the garage in amazement. They had never seen such technology before, and the sleek design of the bike made them gape in wonder. Its engine hummed softly, making it look as if it was alive.