That's right, the letter Eula handed to Acting Grand Master Jean was a resignation letter. She wanted to resign from her position as Captain of the Reconnaissance Company of the Knights of Favonius and leave the Knights of Favonius.
Eula had been considering this decision for several days. Although she ultimately chose the latter between her family and the Knights of Favonius, between kinship and justice, this did not mean Eula could openly accept Mondstadt, which would soon be drenched in her family's blood.
Eula considered herself a strong-willed person. She could endure the prejudice of the Mondstadt people and the misunderstandings of her Knights of Favonius colleagues.
However, the thought of her relatives and elders facing judgment in Mondstadt made her feelings for the city somewhat impure.
These past few days, Eula felt like she had been having recurring nightmares. On one side, she dreamt of her childhood playmates, uncles, and clan elders taking turns demanding her life, denouncing her betrayal of her family. The most crucial part was that she had betrayed her entire family, yet her situation in Mondstadt seemingly hadn't changed.
On the other side, the people of Mondstadt took turns accusing and complaining about her, especially the families of the deceased who had confronted her. They made no secret of their disgust, wishing they could tear her to pieces.
This made her afraid to close her eyes and sleep, leaving her in a state of mental exhaustion. It was then that Eula remembered what Lady Shenhe had told her earlier.
Leaving Mondstadt and going to Inazuma might be a new beginning.
Although Miyashiro had once told her she could consider the position of Mondstadt's Ambassador to Inazuma, Eula believed that her current position as Captain of the Reconnaissance Company, compared to the Ambassador role, would require three promotions to achieve.
This was simply impossible for her. It would be better to directly resign from her position as Captain of the Reconnaissance Company and travel Inazuma as a commoner, which led to this resignation letter.
Jean looked at Eula's hesitant expression and patiently read the resignation letter. After reading it, Jean's gaze towards Miyashiro became somewhat unfriendly.
Well, well, he's poaching right under my nose.
Jean: "Regent, is this all your doing?"
Miyashiro: "Acting Grand Master Jean, don't misunderstand. These are all Eula's own choices. I never forced her to do anything. At most, I merely pointed her in a direction.
Joining the Knights of Favonius, revealing family intelligence, disclosing Fatui attack information, and finally choosing to resign and leave Mondstadt—these are all Eula's own choices."
Jean shifted her gaze back to Eula and asked, "Eula, is what the Regent said true?"
Eula nodded sadly and replied, "Yes, I feel that I am no longer suitable to continue as Captain of the Reconnaissance Company, nor am I suitable to remain in Mondstadt. Perhaps leaving is a good choice for me, for you, and for Mondstadt."
Jean countered, "If you leave, what about the twenty-one Lawrence children you selected?"
Eula shook her head and said, "They are still young, and the Lawrence Family's teachings have not yet solidified in their minds. With a little guidance, they can be set on the right path and be no different from normal Mondstadt children. I believe Acting Grand Master Jean will take good care of them.
They are the key to washing away the shame of the Lawrence Family, and my continued presence in Mondstadt will only constantly remind the residents of Mondstadt of that painful memory."
Jean fell silent. At this moment, Miyashiro also added, "Acting Grand Master Jean, sometimes you have to understand Eula's difficulties. You know that she is not someone who likes to complain to others. With her pitifully few friends, she often has to silently endure all the unfair treatment.
On the night the Fatui attacked the city, Eula, who provided the intelligence, could be said to have rendered the greatest service. But what did she get afterwards? She was subjected to baseless accusations and curses from many families of the deceased, who even wanted to lay hands on her. Even the Knights of Favonius who fought alongside her last night merely stood by and watched with cold eyes.
Hmph! If I hadn't asked Shenhe to accompany her and used the identity of the Regent's wife to suppress those restless Mondstadt citizens, who knows what they might have done?"
Jean was greatly shocked by everything Miyashiro said: "This happened? Eula, why didn't you tell me about this?"
Eula just silently glanced at Acting Grand Master Jean, with a pitiful, wronged, and helpless look that Jean had never seen before.
Miyashiro couldn't help but sigh, "Acting Grand Master Jean, Eula has been with the Knights of Favonius for many years. You should also know why Eula insisted on joining the Knights of Favonius despite her family's opposition—it was to cleanse the stain on the Lawrence Family.
Over these past few years, Eula has achieved outstanding military merits for the Knights of Favonius. However, as your second-in-command, you have never publicly praised her accomplishments. You only knew yourself that Eula is an excellent, trustworthy Knight of Favonius.
Even if you had said this in front of everyone, it would have greatly improved Eula's situation in Mondstadt.
Having Amber, an Outrider, convey Eula's various achievements—Amber's words carry little weight. No matter how much she said, it wouldn't compare to a single public commendation from you, the Acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius."
Eula, who had been feeling down, felt a surge of Warmth in her heart after hearing Miyashiro's words. Miyashiro's words resonated deeply with her.
This man, he understood her.
Eula was able to become good friends with Ann precisely because Ann truly understood her. And now, there was one more person who truly understood her, and it was a man, which made her heart beat faster involuntarily.
Ever since she learned that Miyashiro was the one who had spied on her bathing and dancing, she had an indescribable feeling towards Miyashiro. Subsequently, everything he did for her continually elevated that feeling.
It wasn't until now that Eula truly realized: she might... have fallen in love with Miyashiro.
The thought of the private conversation the Regent's wife had with her made a faint blush appear on Eula's face, as if she were drunk.
At the same time, Jean felt somewhat disheartened after hearing Miyashiro's words. She was a little afraid to face Eula.
She truly seemed to have neglected Eula too much. Jean suddenly remembered a past event.
When she first announced Eula's promotion to Captain of the Reconnaissance Company, she was questioned by several Knights of Favonius. It was only when Jean laid out Eula's accomplishments one by one before them that they were finally convinced.
The problem reflected in this past event was already very clear: the ordinary members of the Knights of Favonius were completely unaware of Eula's achievements.
This was because Eula never boasted about her accomplishments to others, and as the Acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius, she had never actively publicized Eula's achievements.
In just one evening, Jean had experienced two major setbacks in a row, which made her question herself. Was she, the Acting Grand Master, truly competent?
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