Although Jean was momentarily questioning her work, if she were to truly let such a dedicated Captain of the Reconnaissance Company like Eula leave the Knights of Favonius, she would feel extremely unwilling.
When Diluc left the Knights of Favonius, she felt it was the Knights of Favonius's greatest loss. Now that Eula also harbored thoughts of leaving the Knights of Favonius, it made Jean wonder: Is there truly a problem with the Knights of Favonius now?
Seeing Eula's determined expression, Jean couldn't help but change her approach to persuade her, asking, "Eula, does Amber know about your departure from the Knights of Favonius and Mondstadt? She is your best friend."
Indeed, when Jean mentioned Amber's name, even Eula, who had already made up her mind, couldn't help but frown, revealing an expression of struggle and indecision.
Jean, seeing Eula's expression, had already guessed most of it and retorted, "Are you going to keep such an important matter from her?"
Eula hesitated for a moment and said, "Amber... Amber is warm and cheerful. She can become good friends with anyone. Losing one Eula would just mean one less friend to her. I don't dare tell her about this..."
Jean: "Are you thinking of leaving without a word, just like Amber's grandfather? Do you know how heartbroken she would be? Even if Amber is helpful and has many friends, your place in her heart is by no means comparable to that of an ordinary friend. The fact that you're even thinking this way now makes me truly feel that Amber deserves better."
Jean's words made Eula feel somewhat ashamed. As the first person to accept her after she joined the Knights of Favonius, a friend who didn't discriminate against her because of her background, Eula naturally valued her greatly, considering her a lifelong confidante.
But precisely because of this, Eula viewed her current desire to leave Mondstadt as a betrayal of Amber. She began to feel a bit afraid to face Amber.
Now that Jean had seen through her, a hint of hesitation and panic flashed in Eula's eyes. She instinctively looked at Miyashiro, hoping he could offer some help.
It must be said that Jean, having been the Acting Grand Master for so long, despite having some issues herself, still possessed unique insights in terms of overall management. She immediately grasped Eula's most difficult aspect to let go of, launching a powerful psychological offensive, attempting to make Eula change her mind.
Miyashiro pondered for a moment before replying, "Eula, this is where you're wrong. Amber is your best friend. Even if you want to leave Mondstadt now, that doesn't mean you have to give up Amber as a friend.
I remember Amber has a good friend named Collei. To treat her Eleazar, Collei traveled from Mondstadt to Sumeru for treatment, but even across thousands of mountains and rivers, they still maintained correspondence, and their friendship hasn't changed because of it.
Moreover, you're not leaving Mondstadt City forever. The last twenty-one hopes of your Lawrence Family are all here. Are you thinking of abandoning your family as well?
You should actually explain this matter clearly to Amber, let her understand that the choice you're making now is actually for your own sake. I believe Amber will understand you."
If Jean's words had filled Eula's heart with dread, then Miyashiro's subsequent words made Eula feel as if she were bathed in a spring breeze, and her heart slowly calmed down.
Yes! I'm just temporarily leaving Mondstadt City to clear my head, not forever. Why should I give up such a good friend as Amber because of this? Even if I leave Mondstadt City, we can still keep in touch through letters.
Eula's face broke into a smile again. She nodded at Miyashiro and said joyfully, "Alright, I'll have a good talk with Amber tomorrow."
At the same time, Jean's reaction to Miyashiro's reply was a mix of frustration and anger, not only because Miyashiro, with just a few words, had helped Eula resolve her inner turmoil.
But also because Miyashiro, the Inazuma Regent, understood Mondstadt City too thoroughly. He even knew a minor detail like Amber having a friend named Collei. In contrast, Mondstadt's side, even regarding the main and deputy envoys of the Inazuma Delegation, lacked sufficient intelligence, let alone information on ordinary envoys.
Thinking of this, Jean's dissatisfaction with the Knights of Favonius's intelligence department grew even stronger. As a national intelligence department, it was unacceptable that it couldn't even compare to a civilian organization like Dawn Winery.
Well! In just one evening, three points needing urgent revision were discovered, which made Jean's mood even more depressed.
Since Eula's departure was unavoidable, Jean began to consider the problem from another angle: how to turn an already established bad situation into something beneficial for Mondstadt.
Suddenly, Jean seemed to think of something. Her gaze sharpened as she stared at Miyashiro and Eula, and she said seriously, "Regent, there have been quite a few rumors circulating in Mondstadt City about you and Eula, but I know these rumors are not baseless. Therefore, I want to get a definitive answer from you two about your true feelings for each other."
Hearing this, Miyashiro couldn't help but tease, "Oh? Does Acting Grand Master Jean also care about such gossip?"
Jean said with a serious expression, "Your attitude directly affects how I handle Eula's resignation letter. As the Captain of the Knights of Favonius's Reconnaissance Company, Mondstadt City must provide an official explanation for her resignation. Whether it's an amicable parting or a complete separation depends entirely on your answers."
Miyashiro looked at Jean's serious expression and gradually put away his smile, asking, "May I interpret this as a threat to me and Eula?"
Jean: "It's not a threat. I merely want to confirm whether there's another ulterior motive behind your extensive help to Eula."
Jean's blunt questioning made Eula unconsciously look at Miyashiro. Although she currently had some good feelings for Miyashiro, at this moment, Miyashiro could be considered a married man. Eula couldn't be sure what his true attitude towards her was.
Seeing Eula looking at him with hopeful eyes, and Acting Grand Master Jean's scrutinizing gaze, it instead ignited the Uchiha rebellious spirit in Miyashiro's blood.
Miyashiro crossed his legs and said, without a change in expression, "If I were to say that I have romantic feelings for Eula, what would you do?"
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