"Schubert… I know that guy. He's a stubborn old fool, always clinging to ideas from hundreds of years ago. All day long, he's always talking about 'aristocratic etiquette' and looking down on everyone else in Mondstadt. He's caused me no small amount of trouble. He must be the one stirring up chaos this time," Eula said.
When it came to this uncle of hers, Eula had only two words: "frustrating."
She didn't know anything about the "glorious history" of the Lawrence clan. All she knew was that ever since she was a child, she had been treated with cold stares by the people of Mondstadt. When she went to buy things, the price was always higher than for ordinary people.
At first, she didn't understand.
What "humiliation"? She had never experienced it. And the "glory" of the family, what was that?
To be treated like this since childhood, one could imagine what Eula's inner world was like. If she hadn't met Amber later, Eula might have had to worry every day about whether she could even buy food, because the merchants in the city detested her family. Even if they did sell her things, they were always inferior goods.
As for "home"? She didn't want to go back to that place at all. Although she was the eldest daughter of the Lawrence clan, every time she went home, that uncle of hers would pester her, using that disgusting rhetoric to try and get her to leak intelligence from Mondstadt City.
A guy who didn't even have a Vision was actually dreaming of overthrowing the rule of the Knights. What a joke!
Seeing Eula's worried face, Su Han said, "When we were arresting the Fatui that day, some of them escaped. And the person who provided the intelligence for them to do so was that uncle of yours."
He told her all the intelligence he had recently obtained.
Eula's face was full of shock. She could never have imagined that this uncle of hers would dare to do something to betray Mondstadt.
"He… that guy… how dare he?! Where is he? I'll go find him!"
This time, the Spindrift Knight was truly enraged.
She could tolerate her uncle's disgusting behavior, but she absolutely could not tolerate him betraying Mondstadt City. If this matter were to be made public, all the effort she had put in would be for nothing.
In truth, I also want to be liked!
Su Han smiled. "He's in the ruins outside the city. I have special people in charge of guarding him. Because it involves your family, I didn't let the Knights or the Church make a move."
"Thank you. I will handle him personally! I will definitely give Mondstadt an explanation," Eula said, taking a deep breath, as if she had made a certain decision.
Since he chose to betray Mondstadt, then he should know the consequences of doing so.
Su Han nodded. "I'll go with you. There are some things I'd like to ask those Fatui as well."
"Alright."
The two of them walked out of the city.
In the ruins, Schubert was speaking to a Fatui agent. "When are you all going to make your move? The people of Mondstadt have been keeping a very close eye on me recently."
He hadn't dared to relax his vigilance during this time. Ever since that Pope had taken control of Mondstadt, the city's defenses had been strengthened countless times. Even at night, there were knights guarding the city walls, and with the street lights, it was almost impossible to get out.
The Fatui leader smiled. "Don't be afraid. We are currently planning a grand ceremony. If it can be completed, sir, you may be able to rise up."
"Hmph. I hope so! I heard that the Knights are planning to clear out your lairs soon. You'd better be careful. I should be getting back. I can't be out for too long."
Schubert was no fool. He knew that if he was out for too long, he would be suspected. So, he planned to go back and continue to probe for intelligence.
"I'm afraid you can't leave just yet, Mr. Schubert."
A group of figures slowly walked out of the darkness. Black long robes, black armor. This was Mondstadt's special unit!
"Not good! We've been discovered!"
"Run!"
The Fatui's first reaction was to retreat. Unfortunately, an invisible wave of energy flew in from a distance, instantly forcing all of them to their knees.
"You've come all this way. Did you really think you could leave?"
A voice, like that of a demon from hell, came from the darkness.
The Fatui looked at the figure, their faces filled with despair.
This person is Su Han!
"Take these small-fries away and interrogate them carefully. If they give up information on other Fatui, they can be spared. If they choose to resist, chop them up and feed them to the dogs."
"Yes, Lord Pope!"
The Fatui agents were all taken away, but when it came to their leader, he actually chose to commit suicide.
Su Han frowned slightly. I didn't expect this Fatui to be so decisive.
At this time, Eula walked up to Schubert and questioned him, "Schubert! Do you even understand what you have done? The film on the day of the Ludi Harpastum, I'm sure you saw it too! What kind of people the Fatui are, don't you know in your heart?! Since you understand the harm these guys can do, why did you still dare to help them escape? Don't you know what the consequences of your actions are?"
"You… you dare to speak to me like that? Is this the proper etiquette of an aristocrat?" Schubert was taken aback by Eula's furious appearance. There was no elegance, no etiquette, just like an angry lioness.
"Yes! It's precisely because of muddle-headed people like you that I have had such a hard time in Mondstadt City!"
"Heh, etiquette. Before you talk about that, you should first learn the difference between right and wrong! I don't understand this 'aristocratic pride' you're talking about, nor do I understand the 'family honor' you speak of! I only know that you helped the people who are trying to destroy Mondstadt!"
"What do you know? If it weren't for the Pope in front of you, if it weren't for the Anemo Archon appearing that day, I would have been able to overthrow the rule of Mondstadt! The Fatui are just a tool I'm using! At that time, Mondstadt City would have had to obey my, Schubert Lawrence's, commands! But don't you be so smug. The Fatui have already prepared a complete plan that will plunge all of Mondstadt into unprecedented despair!"
Schubert laughed wantonly. In fact, the moment he had seen Su Han, he knew that he was completely finished. An existence that could seal an Archon could kill him as easily as crushing an ant.
So, Schubert didn't even think about running away. Instead, he drew the longsword from his waist and charged at Su Han.
The etiquette of an aristocrat made it impossible for him to surrender. Rather than return to Mondstadt and be judged by those clowns, it was better to die on the battlefield.
Squish.
A greatsword pierced through his body.
Eula's expression became even colder. Scarlet blood splattered, dyeing half of her fair face red.
"Cough… you still struck me down, Eula. Don't forget, you are the last descendant of the Lawrence clan. The sin of killing your own kin will accompany you for the rest of your life! Hahaha!"
Amidst his mad laughter, Schubert fell powerlessly to the ground. It had to be said, those last words were extremely vicious.
Su Han, watching Eula's back, handed her a clean handkerchief.
"Wipe your face. There's a lot of blood on it."
"Mm. Thank you. And thank you for letting me come. Otherwise, who knows what other disgraceful things he would have revealed." Eula was very grateful that he had given her the authority to deal with Schubert.
The sin only needed to stop at this one person. Schubert also had children, little ones who were only a few years old. They were innocent.
Don't be fooled by how glamorous Schubert appeared on the surface; in reality, his family was already struggling to get by. Every time his wife cooked, she had to go out of the city by herself to gather ingredients. If not for Eula's frequent help, their family would have starved long ago.
On the way back, Eula, her mood low, said, "If it wasn't for you today, I'm afraid my aunt's family would have no way of surviving in the city."
She was very glad that Su Han was in power now. Otherwise, this would have been another scandal all over the city, and who knows how many people she would have had to offend to make them forget this incident.
Su Han shook his head. "The sin does not extend to the family, especially not to your family. How about this: I'll have someone send your aunt's family to Liyue. I'll arrange for someone to teach her children."
"Really?" Eula was a little surprised. If they went to Liyue, it seemed that would be a good idea. Over there, no one would discriminate against the Lawrence bloodline.
Su Han smiled. "I was originally going to find you today to tell you to punish that muddle-headed Schubert, and to ask you if you were willing to let his family go to Liyue. Even if I am in power now, they will still inevitably be discriminated against. But in Liyue, as long as they work hard, they can support themselves."
Hearing his words, it would be a lie for Eula to say she wasn't moved. She looked into Su Han's eyes and suddenly asked, "Can I ask you why you are so good to me? A personality like mine, which is so unlikable, shouldn't be worthy of you treating me this way."
Su Han's concern for her had long since surpassed that of a superior to a subordinate.
Su Han just laughed. "But I really like that stubborn look of yours. Do you want me to get a little notebook and 'remember' it?"
"Hmph. I hate glib-tongued men like you the most! This grudge, I will remember for now! I'll get my revenge on you one day!"
Eula put on a stern face, trying not to smile, but her heart was full of warmth.
Back at the church, Kaeya delivered a report.
"My lord, according to the testimonies of those Fatui, the Harbingers don't seem to be near Mondstadt. They should be planning something."
"Mm, I know. Because that guy Schubert said the same thing before he died. Without Stormterror, what do the Fatui plan to use to destroy Mondstadt City? I'm really curious." Su Han looked up at the ceiling.
With a personality as crazy as La Signora's, she definitely wouldn't let this go.
What exactly were they planning?
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