Legend of the Darknight Hero

Legend of the Darknight Hero is the first part of .
==Steps==
# Ask Charles about the recent rumors
# Ask the bystanders at the fountain plaza for information
#* NPC who offer clues: Margaret (might be wealthy)
# Ask the guards around the city gate for more information
#* NPC who offer clues: Lawrence (isn't one of the Knights of Favonius)
# Ask the preoccupied girl for information
#* NPC who offer clues: Donna (has a Pyro Vision)
# Wander Mondstadt at night (18:00 – 06:00)
# Run around Mondstadt
# Defeat incoming enemies
# Talk to Huffman
==Dialogue==
;(Talk to Charles)
: Charles: So you've got a taste for adventure too, huh?
: Charles: I must say, the patrons have been in a bit of a buzz lately.
: Charles: Though the topic on everyone's lips is more of an urban legend than actual news.
: Charles: Even minding my own business I still end up hearing all about it.
: Paimon: Uh-oh... It's not one of those scary urban legends, is it?
: Paimon: If so, Paimon needs to take a deep breath first!
: Charles: Hahaha, it's not a particularly scary story, no... At least, not for most people...
: Charles: It's the tale of... the Darknight Hero!
: Paimon: Argh!!!
: Paimon, he literally just said it's NOT a scary story.
:: Paimon: Huh? Did the bartender just say something?
:: Charles: You weren't even listening?
: Argh!
:: Charles: Hey. Look, do you want to hear the story or not?
:: Paimon: Wha—What did the bartender just say?
: Charles: Anyway, the Darknight Hero.
: Charles: It is said that he appears in the middle of the night to fight evil and uphold justice.
: Charles: But to be honest, I don't have much interest in such rumors.
: Charles: Unless of course he can help take care of the more belligerent patrons after they've had a few too many...
: Charles: I would happily take that as proof of his existence.
: Has anyone ever seen him?
:: Charles: I'm told that there have been a handful of sightings. But in the depths of night, no one can get a good look at him.
:: Charles: Perhaps that's why he only appears at night.
:: Charles: Nevertheless, the sightings confirm that the Darknight Hero is more than just a groundless rumor.
: Why would he hide his identity?
:: Charles: I doubt anyone knows but him.
:: Charles: Maybe he enjoys being a man of mystery.
:: Charles: After all, it's a good way to get the ladies' attention.
:: Charles: Any guy in the tavern could tell you that.
: Charles: Hehe, anyway... That's more or less everything I know.
: Charles: If you want to know more, ask around in the plaza. Ah, I need to serve some customers.
: Paimon: "Darknight Hero"... seems like your standard cookie-cutter urban legend.
: Paimon: But just a little darker.
: Paimon: Wonder who it could be. Once you're ready, let's head out to the plaza and ask around!
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;(Talk to Anna)
: I'm trying to find out about the "Darknight Hero."
:Anna: Darknight H– *achoo* Hero? Sorry, I've never heard of him.
:Anna: My health is poor, *cough* I don't go out at night.
;(Talk to Blanche)
: Heard anything about a "Darknight Hero"?
:Blanche: Darknight Hero? Doesn't ring a bell.
:Blanche: Certainly not one of our customers, anyway.
;(Talk to Eury)
: I'm trying to find out about the "Darknight Hero."
:Eury: Is that from a fairytale, or a novel or something?
;(Talk to Norma)
: I'm trying to find out about the "Darknight Hero."
:Norma: Never heard of him. Sorry, maybe someone else knows something.
;(Talk to Nimrod)
: I'm trying to find out about the "Darknight Hero."
:Nimrod: I've heard the name... I think. I'm not sure. Sorry.
;(Talk to Sara)
: I'm trying to find out about the "Darknight Hero."
:Sara: I think I've heard customers talk about that.
:Sara: But I don't tend to listen in on their conversations, so I'm afraid I know nothing.
;(Talk to Margaret)
: Margaret: You want to find out about the Darknight Hero?
: Margaret: Look no further. It's me! I am the Darknight Hero.
: You're kidding, right?
:: Margaret: *giggle* You're right, I'm not. I was joking.
: Just as I thought — it was you all along!
:: Margaret: ...I'm joking. Don't take everything so seriously.
: ...
: Paimon: Heh...
: Margaret: Heh. Jokes aside, I do think that the Darknight Hero and I have one thing in common.
: Paimon: What's that?
: Margaret: It's... the way he sticks to his principles... coming out here night after night, fighting for justice, keeping Mondstadt safe...
: Paimon: Wow, so you're a nocturnal vigilante too?
: Margaret: N—No, I just mean, he must be seriously rich.
: Paimon: Why is that?
: Margaret: People only start worrying about spiritual fulfillment once they have enough material wealth.
: Margaret: It's the same in every hero story, isn't it?
: So... you just wanted to flaunt your wealth.
: Margaret: Heh. No, it's nothing like that. I just have too much time on my hands these days.
: Paimon: Same difference, you are the boss of the Cat Tail after all...
: Margaret: Why don't you ask the guards at the city gate?
: Margaret: They do night shifts all the time, they must know something.
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;(Talk to Swan)
: I'm trying to find out about the "Darknight Hero."
:Swan: I haven't heard a thing... *sigh* I'm really out of the loop.
;(Talk to Lawrence)
: Lawrence: You want to know about... him?
: Lawrence: In fact, I'm one of the few who has seen him with my own two eyes.
: Paimon: Great! This is the guy we need to talk to.
: Paimon: So... just who is the Darknight Hero?
: Lawrence: Whoa— S—Slow down, let me start from the beginning.
: Lawrence: Well, I was patrolling one night, when suddenly I heard something. I rushed over to check it out.
: Lawrence: I saw a gang of suspicious looking fellows who looked like they were up to no good.
: Lawrence: So I quickly hid.
: Paimon: Hid? You're supposed to be a guard!
: Lawrence: That was when... he appeared.
: Lawrence: He was dressed in black from head to toe, perfectly hidden in the night.
: Lawrence: The way he crept up on those bad guys, it must have felt like a living nightmare.
: Paimon: Wow...
: Lawrence: Guess what I did next?
: Ran away?
:: Lawrence: I wasn't the bad guy! Why would I need to run away?
:: Lawrence: ...Still, I did leave the scene. I didn't want to be a nuisance to the Darknight Hero.
: Became his sidekick?
:: Lawrence: Heh... I would probably have just gotten in the way as far as the Darknight Hero is concerned.
: Lawrence: ...So instead, I headed to the Knights of Favonius' residence.
: You think the Darknight Hero might be one of the Knights?
: Lawrence: Correct. I thought, "Surely someone with such a strong sense of justice and who voluntarily protects Mondstadt is exactly the kind of person you'd find in the Knights of Favonius."
: Lawrence: *sigh* But it seems I was wrong.
: Lawrence: I checked everywhere, and there were no signs of anyone having left the building.
: Paimon: So you're saying whoever it is can't be from the Knights of Favonius after all?
: Lawrence: Yes. But I just can't understand... Why would someone like that not want to join the Knights?
: Lawrence: I'm sure they would warmly welcome someone of his abilities.
: Paimon: So the point you're trying to make is... You don't know who the Darknight Hero is either?
: Lawrence: Hey, don't be like that! At least by talking to me you've ruled out a few more people...
: Lawrence: Anyway, try asking at the Flower Shop. I heard a girl there's been talking about the time he rescued her.
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;(Talk to Flora)
: Do you have any information regarding the "Darknight Hero"...
:Flora: Huh? What's the Darknight Hero?
:Flora: Is it a fairytale?
;(Talk to Quinn)
: What do you know of the "Darknight Hero"?
:Quinn: Darknight Hero? Definitely heard him mentioned, yep. Nothing specific though.
;(Talk to Beatrice)
: Heard anything about a "Darknight Hero"?
:Beatrice: Hmm... That name does seem to ring a bell...
:Beatrice: But I can't seem to recall much more than simply having heard the name. Sorry.
;(Talk to Donna)
: Donna: What's wrong with me...
: Donna: Why can't I get him out of my mind...
: Paimon: Ah, hello? We'd like to ask you about the Darknight Hero—
: Donna: MY HERO! ...Oh, sorry! Just hearing his name gets me lost in thought... Hang on, how did you know who I was talking about?
: Donna: Is it that obvious?
: Donna: Oh no, what am I going to do...? If Master Diluc ever finds out—
: Paimon: Huh? What's Diluc got to do with this?
: Donna: Ugh... Well, I guess I might as well spill the beans then.
: Donna: I used to think Diluc was the one for me.
: Donna: But ever since the time I was rescued by the Darknight Hero... I—I just don't know anymore...
: Paimon: Wowee, you saw the Darknight Hero? For real? What's he like?
: Donna: It all happened so fast... I was so scared...
: Donna: All I remember is seeing a flash of fire... but I felt safe. I only saw his silhouette but it felt so... familiar.
: A flash of fire... a Vision, perhaps?
:: Donna: Who knows? Now that you mention it, a Pyro Vision does seem like a good explanation.
:: Donna: It lit up the whole area in an instant. I remember that very well.
: Familiar? Could it be someone you know?
:: Donna: Hmm... That I really do not know.
:: Donna: Perhaps it was... fate?
:: Donna: You know? When you meet someone and it feels like... like you've known them your whole life?
: Paimon: Oookay then! Well, thanks for the intel Donna. See you around!
: Paimon: So, based on what we know so far...
: Paimon: All we need to find is a wealthy, Vision-wielding vigilante who is not one of the Knights.
: Paimon: Hmm... Nope, still no idea.
: Paimon: But we already asked so many people. Guess we got to see for ourselves.
: Paimon: Let's take a look around the city at nighttime — if we're lucky, we just might bump into him.
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;(When it's dark)
: Paimon: It's getting dark. Let's stick around Mondstadt. Maybe if we're lucky we'll meet the Darknight Hero.
;(A cutscene plays)
:;(At the north alley Diluc fights a Cryo Abyss Mage, burning his way out of an ice encasement and defeating the mage)
:: Paimon: The Darknight Hero is Master Diluc!?
:;(Cutscene ends)
: Diluc: After managing to steer clear of the guards' patrol route... I never anticipated I'd run into you instead.
: The Darknight Hero! I knew it was you all along!
: Diluc!? YOU are the Darknight Hero?
: Diluc: "Darknight Hero"...? Sounds awfully derivative to me. Please tell me you didn't come up with that.
: Paimon: How is this the first you've heard of the name? Every man and his dog in Mondstadt is yapping about the Darknight Hero!
: Diluc: I do not concern myself with idle chatter... Though, I suppose I may take the idleness of others as a sign that peace prevails.
: Paimon: Huzzah! The Great Mystery of the Darknight Hero of Mondstadt... We solved it!
: Paimon: Now then, Mr. Darknight Hero—
: Diluc: Please, stop calling me that. Seriously, it makes me uncomfortable.
: Paimon: Hah, not surprised. It's the stupidest superhero name Paimon's ever heard. You should come up with something more original.
: Paimon: Like...
: Paimon: Emm... "Captain Pie..."
: Diluc: Pie?
: Pie?
: Paimon: Captain Pyro!
: Paimon: Tell us Captain Pyro, what happened here today?
: Diluc: ...
: Diluc: It was the Abyss Order.
: Paimon: Them again?
: Diluc: I don't know what the devil they're plotting this time. It seems they're performing some initial reconnaissance.
: Diluc: Considering that I've proven myself to be one step ahead of them on countless occasions, their persistence is... unusual.
: Have you been dealing with them alone the whole time?
:: Diluc: I assume so, unless you're aware of any other "Darknight Heroes" around these parts.
: Why don't you get the Knights of Favonius to help?
:: Diluc: Hmph. Who would be helping whom is debatable.
: Diluc: The Knights are, for the most part, an utterly incompetent bunch.
: Diluc: I cannot trust them to take this matter over.
: So this is a job for the mighty Diluc then.
:: Diluc: *sigh* That's not my point. I am not doing this to impress anyone.
: It seems you have history with the Knights.
:: Diluc: What's past is past. I would prefer not to discuss it.
: Diluc: Well, I hope this conversation has been of service to you — because I would like to ask for a favor in return.
: Paimon: Ooh, what is it Master Diluc? Your wish is our command~
: Diluc: You must keep my identity a secret.
: Diluc: Above all, it is crucial that you do not let the Knights of Favonius know I am connected to any of this.
:;(A bunch of hilichurls approach the city)
:???: *footsteps*
: Paimon: What's that sound? Yikes, have the Abyss Order sent backup already?
: Diluc: They appear to just be small-timers. You should have no trouble dealing with them.
: Diluc: I cannot afford delays on account of a few lackeys. I shall have to let you take care of them.
: Diluc: Remember — don't tell a soul!
:;(Diluc leaves you with the hilichurls)
: Paimon: Hey! You're just gonna leave us like this!?
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;(After defeating the hilichurls)
: Huffman: Greetings. I thought I heard something, so I came to check it out.
: Huffman: Did you see anything out of the ordinary?
: Paimon: Nope. Nuh-huh. Not here. Nothing. Zilch.
: Paimon: ...Unless you're looking for the Darknight Hero, in which case—
: Shut it, Paimon!
: Ahem! *cough*
: Huffman: The Darknight Hero? You saw him?
: Paimon: Oh, ahh... The Darknight Hero, is ahh... !
: ...
: Huffman: You! The hero who safeguards Mondstadt from the shadows! On behalf of the Knights of Favonius, I thank you for your service to this city!
: Paimon: Heh... it's nothing, really... you're too kind...
: Huffman: Wait a second... Aren't you the Traveler that just arrived in the city?
: Huffman: Rumors were circulating about the Darknight Hero long before you ever arrived here.
: Paimon: Oh... Ah...
: Huffman: ...Why would you lie to me about that?
: Well...
: Sorry...
: Huffman: Hmm. Never mind, you don't seem like bad folks.
: Huffman: But I do hope you will visit the Knights of Favonius soon, where we can discuss the Darknight Hero situation in more detail.
: Huffman: Some things are best not discussed in public.
: Huffman: Duty calls. I must be going. Stay safe, Traveler!
:;(After Huffman leaves)
: Paimon: Seems like Huffman has something he really wants to say to you about the Darknight Hero.
: Paimon: Better head over to the Knights of Favonius and see if you can find him.
==Soundtracks==
==Other Languages==
==Change History==
es:La leyenda del Héroe Oscuro
ja:闇夜の英雄の伝説
pt-br:Lenda do Herói Obscuro
ru:Легенда о Полуночном герое
vi:Truyền Thuyết Về Anh Hùng Bóng Đêm