Schubert looked at Eula with the gaze of someone looking at a traitor.
Not everyone in the Lawrence family was as stubborn as Schubert, but there were quite a few like him.
To them, Eula was an undeniable traitor—someone who had abandoned the honor of the family and joined the Knights of Favonius instead.
If not for certain members within the Lawrence family who sheltered her, Eula might have already been cast out by these radicals.
Eula herself was well aware that choosing to join the Knights of Favonius was a decision that pleased neither side.
But she still chose to do so, to uphold her own principles and protect Mondstadt in her own way.
Because many years ago, the Lawrence family had also once been devoted protectors of Mondstadt.
She did not expect the people of Mondstadt to change their views on the entire Lawrence family because of her actions—she only hoped that everything she did could make even the slightest difference, and that would be enough.
"Eula... you don't need to call me uncle anymore. From the moment you chose to join the Knights of Favonius, I no longer recognized you as a member of the Lawrence family," Schubert stared at Eula and said coldly.
"You, who have betrayed the family—are you now here to stop my plan to restore its former glory?"
Schubert's gaze was sharp, as if he stood confidently on the moral high ground, passing judgment on those below.
"A plan to restore the family?" Eula paused for a moment.
"Uncle, is your so-called restoration plan nothing more than cooperating with the Fatui to throw Mondstadt into chaos?"
"So what if it is? As long as it brings back the family's former glory, what does it matter if those lowly commoners suffer a little? They should feel honored for it!" Schubert's voice grew louder.
"Those who achieve great things do not fear sacrifice! Besides, this is just a small sacrifice, nothing more! Eula, I will give you one last chance—if you are willing to leave the Knights of Favonius and help me accomplish the revival of our family, I, as your elder, can forgive your past mistakes. After all, magnanimity is a virtue that every noble must possess."
"Nobility..." Eula murmured helplessly.
"Uncle, can you really still call yourself a noble like this?"
The members of the Reconnaissance squad had already arrived behind Eula.
The battle below had also ended, and the Knights of Favonius were cleaning up the battlefield.
It seemed like everything was about to come to a close, yet the tension in the air remained razor-sharp.
A member of the Fatui glanced at Eula and the Reconnaissance squad, then at Schubert.
His eyes seemed to reflect his awareness of the overwhelming difference in strength between allies and enemies.
Right now, the only thing on his mind was how to escape unscathed.
As for Schubert's fate? That was none of his concern.
Quietly, the Fatui member began to step backward, attempting to slip away unnoticed.
Yu Xie noticed his intentions and swiftly moved to block his retreat.
"Sir, you're not leaving just yet."
The Fatui member was slightly surprised by Yu Xie's speed, but he quickly regained his composure and let out a cold laugh.
"This seems to be turning into a Lawrence family internal dispute. I have no interest in getting involved in someone else's family affairs."
"This isn't a family matter—it's official business," Yu Xie replied.
"In that case, I suppose we'll have to settle this by force?" The Fatui member once again drew his dagger.
The blade glinted under the moonlight, carrying a chilling aura.
Yu Xie frowned slightly, his movements swift as the wind.
In the blink of an eye, his figure vanished from sight.
The next moment, he reappeared beside the Fatui member.
Before the Fatui member could react, Yu Xie had already snatched the dagger from his grasp.
Immediately after, a sharp hand strike landed on the back of his neck.
The Fatui member never even saw what had happened—he only caught a flash of moonlight, then Yu Xie's silhouette disappeared from his vision.
In the next instant, his weapon was gone, and his world spun into darkness.
With a dull thud, the Fatui member collapsed to the ground.
Seeing this, Schubert seemed momentarily shaken, but his so-called noble elegance still held him together.
He turned to Eula and said:
"Eula, have you forgotten what the name 'Lawrence' stands for? You are a member of the Lawrence family—you carry Lawrence blood in your veins! Do not associate yourself with these people. You bear the great duty of restoring the family's glory!"
Eula remained silent.
Seeing her lack of response, Schubert raised his voice again.
"Eula Lawrence! As a descendant of the Lawrence family, you should be grateful for the family's nurture! You should dedicate yourself to its revival! These people are only using you—open your eyes and see the truth! Only your family will always be your safe harbor!"
"But didn't you just say that you no longer recognize me as a member of the Lawrence family?" Eula said softly, her voice tinged with helplessness.
"You're under arrest, Uncle."
...........
A few days later.
Schubert was captured, along with the group of Fatui he had collaborated with.
This incident seemed to have come to an end.
That morning, Eula went to Jean's office to request a leave of absence.
With no particular destination in mind, she wandered through the streets of Mondstadt, going wherever her feet took her.
Passersby cast strange glances her way.
"Have you heard? That monster attack a few days ago—apparently, someone from the Lawrence family was behind it."
"Yeah, I heard. Those Lawrence people are nothing but trouble. They shouldn't even be allowed to stay in Mondstadt!"
"Agreed. Who knows what kind of mess they'll stir up next?"
The people didn't even bother lowering their voices, as if they wanted Eula to hear every word.
She heard it all.
If this had been in her childhood, she might have stopped and argued with them.
But she no longer did such things.
She knew that mere words wouldn't change their minds.
Amidst the murmurs and strange glances, Eula did not stop walking.
She made her way to the city gate and stepped outside.
The outskirts were much quieter—no gossip, no judgmental stares.
But it also felt a little lonely.
Eula was becoming increasingly uncertain about whether what she was doing was truly right.
Lost in her doubts, she walked into the Whispering Woods and arrived at the "secret base."
The small wooden cabin remained unchanged, except for the presence of someone in front of it.
Yu Xie was sitting outside, grilling a steak over the fire.
"Yu Xie?" Eula was a little surprised.
"Eula, you're here." Yu Xie looked at her with a smile.
"Come, have a seat. The steak is almost ready."
"Why are you here?" Eula hesitated for a moment before asking.
"My instincts told me you'd come here, so I decided to wait for you," Yu Xie replied with a grin.
Eula stood still for a moment, then said nothing more.
She slowly walked over and sat down beside him.
She hugged her knees, as if trying to hold herself together.
"Do you have any alcohol?"
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