"Overconfidence is not a good thing, young man," the Fatui member said coldly. "Many times, people fail to see the bigger picture because of their overconfidence, ultimately leading to the ruin of their own plans."
Yu Xie didn't rush to refute the statement. Arguing in a situation like this was pointless; actions spoke louder than words.
He simply glanced downward. The battle below was still ongoing. Despite the large number of monsters, the well-trained Knights of Favonius were holding their ground and gradually gaining the upper hand.
The two individuals before him clearly noticed this as well, but they remained unflustered, as if everything was unfolding as expected.
It seemed that this "monster army" was merely an experiment for them.
"You are not one of the Knights of Favonius, nor are you even from Mondstadt. Getting involved in this matter does you no good. If you pretend nothing happened and leave Mondstadt right now, I might consider sparing your life," the Fatui member said to Yu Xie again.
"Should I be thanking you for your great mercy then?" Yu Xie replied with a smile.
"Alright, my partner," Schubert said at this moment. "Since this ill-mannered brat has discovered our collaboration, whether he decides to turn a blind eye or expose us to the Knights, we cannot let him leave."
"Mr. Schubert, please refrain from interrupting," the Fatui member said, sounding slightly impatient with the middle-aged man from the Lawrence family.
After all, this middle-aged man constantly harped on about so-called noble etiquette and frequently acted in baffling ways, heedless of advice. He even insisted such actions were the hallmark of nobility.
Having such a partner was indeed frustrating, like having a clueless teammate dragging you down.
"I'd actually like to hear what Mr. Schubert has to say," Yu Xie suddenly interjected. "Betraying the nation that raised you and choosing to collaborate with the Fatui—is this what you call noble etiquette?"
The moon in the night sky slipped behind the clouds, and the moonlight dimmed significantly.
Yu Xie's words seemed to hit a sore spot in Schubert's heart, as a flash of anger appeared in his eyes.
"What do you know!" Schubert lost his usual composure for a moment and shouted angrily.
Realizing his lapse, he quickly adjusted his demeanor and continued, "The Lawrence family was originally the true master of Mondstadt. The ones who were betrayed are us, the Lawrences. Everything I do today is simply to reclaim what rightfully belongs to the Lawrence family. How is that wrong?"
"It's precisely because the Lawrence family still has stubborn old relics like you that Eula continues to face prejudice from others!" Yu Xie fixed his gaze on Schubert, his tone carrying a hint of suppressed anger.
"Eula?" Schubert paused for a moment. "I see, you're a friend of Eula's. But don't mention that traitor of the Lawrence family in front of me! As a member of the Lawrence family, she betrayed her family and joined the Knights of Favonius. Calling her ungrateful is putting it lightly!"
"You think Eula betrayed the family?"
"What else? As a member of the Lawrence family, she should have borne the name of Lawrence and worked tirelessly for the revival of the family. Yet she joined the Knights of Favonius—this is outright betrayal! The family not casting her out completely is already the greatest mercy she could ask for."
"No wonder everyone avoids the Lawrence family. With people like you around, how could its reputation ever improve?" Yu Xie said helplessly. "This is so unfair to Eula. The ones clinging to the old, outdated ways of nobility are people like you who chose to hide away, yet Eula, who has done nothing wrong, has to bear the brunt of others' prejudice for your sake..."
"Don't speak as if you know anything about the Lawrence family," Schubert snapped, anger flashing in his eyes. "This great name is not something you're allowed to tarnish. Partner, I suggest we deal with this meddling fool immediately."
"Mr. Schubert, you don't need to tell me; I was going to do that anyway," the Fatui member said, stepping forward.
"Wait a moment—how about you take a look below first?" Yu Xie interjected at that moment.
Although unsure what Yu Xie was up to, both Schubert and the Fatui member instinctively glanced downward.
The battle below was nearing its conclusion.
The disorganized, reckless attacks of the "monster army" were ultimately no match for the disciplined and well-trained Knights of Favonius.
This outcome seemed to be within the Fatui member's expectations, as his expression remained calm and unflustered.
"This was just an experiment. Next time, Mondstadt will face a real battle. But before that, I need to ensure no one reveals our plans to the Knights of Favonius." The Fatui member drew a dagger from his waist, his gaze suddenly sharp and threatening.
It was the gaze of someone hardened by countless battles—this person was clearly no ordinary opponent.
"That's right, my dear partner, take care of that meddler," Schubert said. "But make sure to leave him barely alive. Once he's on his last breath, I'll personally teach him what noble etiquette truly means."
"Noble etiquette doesn't include such cruel practices." A sudden voice interrupted the unfolding scene.
Both Yu Xie and the two others turned toward the source of the voice. Eula had appeared nearby. Under the moonlight, her figure was stunning, her cape billowing gracefully in the night wind, making her seem like an elegant, noble spirit.
Upon recognizing Eula, Schubert gritted his teeth in fury. "You traitor of the family! How dare you show your face before me!"
Eula didn't respond. Her expression remained unchanged, calm and composed, as she quietly walked toward them.
The Fatui member's expression shifted slightly, and he questioned Yu Xie, "Were you stalling for time just now?"
"No, I had no such intention," Yu Xie shook his head, then looked at Eula. "The reason she found this place, I'd say, is due to a certain tacit understanding."
"My partner, hurry up and deal with both of them! We can't allow our collaboration to be exposed!" Schubert raised his voice.
But the Fatui member didn't move. He had noticed the reconnaissance team members approaching in the distance behind Eula.
"Mr. Schubert, I think this is where our collaboration ends. It's unfortunate to part under such circumstances, but sometimes situations spiral beyond our control," the Fatui member said as he began to retreat cautiously.
"It seems your partner has decided to abandon you. You truly chose an excellent partner, Uncle," Eula said with a sigh as she stopped beside Yu Xie and turned to look at Schubert, her tone tinged with helplessness.
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