New World (Genshin Impact x OC)

Chapter 121: A Rare Time Off

Opening 13

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A day after the hangout with Beidou, Lucius arrives at the Jade Chamber, having received an invitation from Ningguang.

Lucius: ("The letter didn't really say much, only that Ningguang wants me in the Jade Chamber right now.")

Despite the vague letter, Lucius heads inside and sees Ningguang with her three secretaries.

Ningguang: Ah, it looks like all our problems are solved. Welcome to the Jade Chamber, Lucius.

Lucius: Uh, thanks for having me back.

Baishi: Oh, great! I have no idea what we would have done otherwise...

Baiwen: I didn't think we'd really manage to get you here.

Baixiao: This was a last-minute situation, and you're the one we trust the most.

Lucius: So what's happened? Sounds like it's something urgent.

Ningguang: To put it simply, we are just looking for the right person to help. We had a very long discussion about it, but to no avail. I have tasked my three most trusted secretaries with overseeing an important auction tomorrow. This, however, leaves their regular duties unattended to, and the work cannot afford to go undone.

Ningguang: The nature of their day-to-day work is highly sensitive and confidential, so whomever I ask to fill in needs to be someone I can trust, and who doesn't have a conflict of interest.

Lucius: So you thought of me instead of Keqing or Ganyu?

Ningguang: The nature of their day-to-day work is highly sensitive and confidential, so whomever I ask to fill in needs to be someone I can trust, and who doesn't have a conflict of interest. Though the Yuheng and I have found some common ground, we still have some disagreements so that's why I discarded her as an option for this.

Ningguang: To me, this work is highly sensitive and of utmost importance, though I'm sure you will find it to be mundane at best. It would not surprise me if you can't bear the tedium or can't make the time... And yet, despite this, I thought it could do no harm to ask the question, on the off chance that you are interested.

Ningguang: As it happens, I was just having a discussion on backup plans with my secretaries before you arrived.

Baixiao: But... the outcome of that discussion was that we couldn't think of a suitable alternative...

Baiwen: This is a good reminder that we should always have a contingency plan for everything.

Ningguang: Anyway. This may add to the debt of gratitude I owe you, but the fact is, your arrival here has rescued what was fast becoming a rather dire situation indeed.

Lucius: How tedious are we talking exactly?

Ningguang: I wouldn't worry. It's all work you'll be quite familiar with — planning trips, gathering pertinent information, that sort of thing. All basic skills required by competent adventurers, if I'm not mistaken.

Lucius: Well, alright. I'll give it a try.

Baishi: If you have any questions about your work, I will answer them shortly. The administrative work Lady Ningguang touched upon just now is only one aspect. You'll also be required to cater for Lady Ningguang's basic daily needs, such as clothing and meals, and be on call for any other requests she may have.