Bab 106: Chapter 105: Upholding Justice by Eliminating Kin
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"Wind's Guidance!" Lin Feng wielded the Favonius Sword, enveloped by a fierce gust of wind, while his Vision at his waist shimmered brilliantly.
"Icy Raging Waves!" Eula commanded, swiftly meeting Lin Feng's strike with her heavy sword.
With a metallic "clang!", Eula deflected Lin Feng's sword, sending it flying away.
"Hold on, I concede!" Lin Feng hastily called out, wearing a wry smile. Having just obtained his permanent Vision, he was immediately dragged into a match against Eula - how could he possibly stand a chance?!
"Hmph!" Eula let out a soft scoff, sparing Lin Feng and retracting her heavy sword.
"Captain..." At that moment, a scout approached Eula, appearing somewhat uneasy.
"What is it?" Eula's expression remained icy, as cold as unyielding frost, as she asked brusquely.
"A group of Fatui has been spotted near the snow-capped mountains, seemingly engaging with your uncle..." The scout hesitated, looking awkwardly at Eula.
Eula's eyebrows furrowed slightly; she was well aware of the current state of the Lawrence Clan, but she hadn't anticipated them reaching the point of collaborating with the Fatui.
"I understand. Proceed cautiously, do not get too close. I'll handle this!" Eula spoke firmly, tightening her grip on her sword.
To the Lawrence patriarch, she was seen as a traitor, and to the Knights, a potential mole. Now, she had to make a choice! Noticing Eula's intent to leave, Lin Feng silently decided to follow her.
Eula glanced at Lin Feng, who responded with a reassuring smile without saying a word. Reluctantly, Eula acquiesced, acknowledging his presence.
***
"So, have you decided to cooperate with us? Ha ha ha..." The Fatui squad leader looked at Schubert, chuckling as he awaited his response.
"As agreed, once Mondstadt is successfully occupied, the ruling authority will still belong to my Lawrence Clan!" Schubert, dressed in long robes, clenched his fists, appearing quite disheveled and defeated.
"Of course, the Fatui always keep our promises. Let's proceed!" The Fatui squad leader smiled reassuringly at Schubert.
After some hesitation, Schubert eventually stood up. He took a sip of wine before leading the way ahead.
"The majority of Mondstadt's historical artifacts were preserved by the Lawrence Clan. I fear the Fatui's ambitions run deep," Eula explained coldly, cautiously following behind them.
"Mm-hmm..." Lin Feng nodded, though he didn't fully grasp the implications.
Eula rolled her eyes at him. "Why are you nodding? It wasn't meant for your ears!"
Taken aback, Lin Feng turned around and realized the entire garrison squad was trailing closely behind.
***
Shortly after, following the Fatui, they arrived at a mountain cave.
"Here we are!" Schubert glanced at the Fatui and retrieved a blueprint from amidst a pile of explosives.
"Haha, excellent!" The Fatui member took the blueprint, his face beaming with delight.
"Oh, really now!" Eula, ever assertive, slowly stepped forward. The garrison squad members trailed behind her, their faces filled with anticipation. Catching such a big fish promised both verbal commendations and monetary rewards!
"You old fool, how dare you deceive us!" The Fatui member, visibly enraged, grabbed Schubert by the neck.
"Sword Guided by Wind!" Lin Feng commanded coldly, thrusting his sword forward. In an instant, he appeared beside the Fatui agent, swiftly slicing through his throat with a single strike!
During sparring sessions with Eula, Lin Feng always held back, mindful not to accidentally harm his wife!
Realizing the situation, the remaining Fatui quickly surrounded Lin Feng.
Eula, seeing this, promptly joined the fray. After a fierce battle, the garrison squad successfully apprehended all the Fatui members.
"Hmph! Do you really think Mondstadt will accept you now? As long as Lawrence blood flows through your veins, don't delude yourself into thinking you can escape!" Schubert sneered before being escorted away.
Eula stood frozen, silent for a moment. Lin Feng approached her and comforted, "Don't worry, let's ensure our future children carry the blood of the Lin family instead!"
With a sudden "thud," Eula punched Lin Feng right in the eye, leaving it looking like he had pulled an all-nighter with dark circles akin to a panda's.
"Hmph, I'll remember this grudge!" Eula huffed, lifting her head proudly, yet a faint smile played on her lips.
After her remark, Eula followed the garrison squad, escorting the captives towards Mondstadt.
Lin Feng, holding his bruised eye, couldn't help but feel both amused and exasperated.
***
As the garrison squad escorted the captured Fatui members into the city, including Eula's uncle, it sparked numerous speculations among the onlookers.
"Isn't that Schubert from the Lawrence Clan? Always so sour and clinging to those outdated rituals. How did he get caught?"
"Could it be that Eula arrested her own uncle for some merit-seeking scheme?"
"Haha, dog-eat-dog situation - I love watching this!"
***
In Mondstadt, speculations and discussions ran rampant among its citizens.
Within the Knights' headquarters, Jean surveyed the captured Fatui members, feeling somewhat puzzled.
"Captain Jean, these individuals were attempting to collude with Schubert when we apprehended them on the spot!" Eula explained, arms crossed before her.
"Hmm!" Nodding, Jean instructed the Knights of Favonius to imprison the Fatui agents. As for Schubert, he would undoubtedly face his own consequences as well.
***
"According to Mondstadt's frontline news reporter, Eula, Captain of the Reconnaissance Company, led her team successfully dismantling the Fatui's plot. Due to Eula's exceptional performance, Captain Jean has decided to appoint Spindrift Knight Eula as the Deputy Captain of the Knights..."
Upon reading this news, Lin Feng grinned widely, almost as if he himself had been appointed as the deputy captain.
***
Initially, Eula was ecstatic, but as she walked through Mondstadt, she noticed that the usual leniency people had shown her in the past seemed to have vanished.
"She's from the Lawrence Clan, after all. Just look at that cold-hearted demeanor. To gain recognition, she even arrested her own uncle!"
"I suspect this is part of the Lawrence Clan's plot - aiming for Eula to ascend within the Knights' hierarchy and regain control over Mondstadt from above!"
Bab 107: Chapter 106: Drinking Wine
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"Hush, she's coming!"
Eula passed by them, and their expressions turned visibly uneasy.
Though Eula said nothing, her mood seemed somewhat downcast. This was reminiscent of the past, as if history were repeating itself.
"Eula, tomorrow you'll officially become the Vice-Captain of the Knights! Looking forward to working with you, ha ha..." Lin Feng caught up to her, offering a glass of juice with a smile.
"Thanks..." Eula managed a forced smile, appearing slightly distant.
"What's wrong? Are you hurt or feeling unwell?" Sensing something amiss, Lin Feng asked with concern.
"I'm fine..." Eula shook her head, not elaborating further.
"If there's anything bothering you, please tell me. We can face it together!" Lin Feng stepped in front of Eula, speaking earnestly.
"Let's go, have a drink!" Eula replied coldly, heading straight for Angel's Share tavern.
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"Table's full for Lawrence Clan members!"
"This place isn't welcome to those from the Lawrence Clan, get lost!"
"Hmph, typical of the Lawrence Clan - cold-blooded and heartless, barely deserving to be called human!"
As Lin Feng entered the tavern, these voices echoed intermittently, revealing the reason behind the tension.
They found a corner table and sat down quietly, Eula not uttering a word. She felt utterly lost, seeking solace only in alcohol to forget her troubles.
Lin Feng didn't offer words of comfort either; he simply raised his glass in a toast with Eula, letting their unspoken understanding bridge the gap.
"Why? What have I done wrong?" After several drinks, Eula's face flushed slightly, her confusion evident as she asked plaintively, looking quite pitiful.
"You've done nothing wrong. Perhaps, neither have they!" Lin Feng replied, also feeling tipsy and somewhat bewildered.
"Haha... So that's what you think? I expected you to support me! Turns out, you're just like them!" Eula shook her head, gulping down more wine.
"I...of course support you, you're my wife. But their hatred towards the Lawrences shouldn't be projected onto you, the exceptional Spindrift Knight!" Lin Feng said, visibly upset, before taking large swigs of his drink.
"W-who... who's your wife? I'm descended from sinners; I can't be your wife..." Eula looked at Lin Feng, shaking her head softly.
"Even if you were... a Sinner yourself, it wouldn't matter to me. And since you're just a descendant, heh..." Lin Feng was already quite tipsy, seeing double—or perhaps triple—of Eula before him.
"Hmph, I'll remember this grudge!" Eula smiled and uttered with a slight scoff.
After what felt like hours of drinking, both were becoming disoriented. It was also time for the tavern to close.
Steadying each other, they staggered towards Mondstadt's outskirts.
"You're truly... useless, getting drunk so easily!" Eula teased Lin Feng with a laugh, despite being equally intoxicated herself.
"I can still drink more..." Lin Feng insisted stubbornly, his face flushed crimson.
"Mm-hmm... we'll continue drinking back home!" Eula declared as they leaned on each other, heading towards the snow-capped mountains.
Fortunately, they didn't encounter any monsters along the way, although their impaired state led to several stumbles!
***
"Here, this is...a special wine my father saved when I was born. He hoped I would open it on my...wedding day..." Eula's face was flushed red, her words slurred and heavy with alcohol.
"Alright...then let's save it for our...wedding and drink something else now," Lin Feng nodded, struggling to continue their conversation coherently.
"Hah...too bad he won't be here to taste it; you get to enjoy it instead!" Eula shook her head slightly, then unsteadily took a seat at the dining table.
With a crisp "pop," Eula removed the bottle cork. Instantly, a rich aroma of wine filled the room.
"Mm...it smells divine, but...not as intoxicating as you, hehe..." Lin Feng closed his eyes, inhaling deeply.
"You...stop talking nonsense! One more word, and I'll kick you out of my house!" Eula's cheeks were bright red as she slowly poured the wine into glasses.
"Enough talk, let's drink!" Lin Feng chuckled, shaking his head as he reached for the wineglass.
However, instead, he grabbed Eula's hand by mistake.
"You... What are you holding my hand for?" Eula looked at Lin Feng, utterly bewildered.
Hearing her question, Lin Feng quickly rubbed his eyes and corrected himself, "My bad, I misjudged - here it is!"
He released Eula's hand and finally grasped the nearby wineglass.
"Why don't you... hate me? I'm always so cold, nobody likes to interact with me..." Eula clinked her glass against Lin Feng's, her words slightly slurred as she opened up to him.
"Why would I... hate you? There isn't enough time to just appreciate you! Besides, even though you often..." Lin Feng mimicked Eula's tone, saying,
"Hmph, I'll remember this grudge! It's actually quite adorable; I love it... hehe..."
Lin Feng grinned playfully while speaking to Eula.
"Alright, you... must be another oddball!" Eula shook her head and took a large gulp of wine.
***
Eula spoke at length, and Lin Feng could sense her deep frustration from being ostracized by Mondstadt. Seeking to comfort her, he slurred, "Don't overthink it... Let them say what they will. Follow your own path, let others... talk as they please..." His words were heavily stuttered, indicating that alcohol had clearly affected his mind.
"Thank you..." Eula nodded silently, with a hint of a unique emotion flickering in her eyes as she gazed at Lin Feng.
"Haha... As I've said before, I'll keep striving... If I don't succeed, then take your revenge on me!" Lin Feng chuckled.
"In that case, since you've already... failed, it's time... for my revenge!" Eula looked at Lin Feng through hazy, drunken eyes, a smile playing at the corners of her mouth.
Lin Feng laughed, spreading his arms wide. "Come on, exact your revenge!"
Eula approached him, wrapped her arms around Lin Feng, and gently kissed him on the lips.
"Experience my revenge now!" With those words, she pushed Lin Feng onto the sofa.
Her eyes were dazed, revealing smooth, fair skin that seemed even more captivating under the moonlight.
Lin Feng opened his eyes, grinning mischievously. He initially thought this was just a dream, but swiftly sat up, pulling Eula down beside him on the couch.
Eula didn't resist, their eyes locking onto each other's.
***
Eula's eyebrows slightly furrowed as Lin Feng initiated their intimate encounter, treating it all like a dream and surrendering to his boundless desires.
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