(3RD POV) (Knight Of Favonius's HQ...)
[The crisis in the City of Monstadt is over. Dvalin (a.k.a Stormterror) has been rescued from the influence of the Abyss Order thanks to the cooperation of the Heroes of Monstadt. The attempted theft of Venti's Gnosis by La Signora has been thwarted by Musashi. And, finally, there was peace in the city of Monstadt. But...]
Musashi: "Ow! Ow! Ow! Let go of me, Lumine! You're hurting my ear!"
[Uh... Unfortunately, Musashi's peace only lasted for a moment, because earlier at Windrise, he was suddenly kissed by Venti, it caused Lumine's anger to rise. Well, to be more precise, Lumine is burning in the flames of jealousy. And, Lumine let go of Musashi's ear when they are in front of Jean's office.]
Musashi: "Ouch... What the heck, Lumine!? Why are you pulling my ear!?"
Lumine: "It was a punishment for being flirtatious and insensitive."
Musashi: "Eh? Flirty and insensitive? What do you mean by that?"
Lumine: "Just find out for yourself, Kono Baka (you idiot)!"
[Lumine pouted and went into Jean's office, followed by the smirking Paimon, and Leaving Musashi behind.]
Musashi: "Ow... Ow... Does Lumine has high blood pressure?"
Makoto: "Ahaha~ It's not like that."
[Raiden Makoto (in her spirit form) has just appeared beside Musashi. She giggled at everything that had just happened.]
Musashi: (Oi, Makoto... You know what's up with Lumine? For some reason, she suddenly got angry like that.)
Makoto: "Well, based on what happened just now, it was only natural that she would be angry."
Musashi: (Huh? What do you mean?)
Makoto: "Simply put... She's angry because she's jealous."
[Lumine is jealous. Turns out that's the cause. Well, but despite knowing the cause, Musashi scratched her head in a completely clueless sense.]
Musashi: (Wait... I-I don't completely understand. What do you mean by that?)
Makoto: "Hehe~ It would be better if you find out for yourself."
[Makoto giggled over Musashi's confusion. She keeps scratching her head.]
Musashi: (Geez... A woman's way of thinking is hard to understand.)
(Opening : Period - CHEMISTRY)
(As song start... It shows the whole view of Moonstadt City and it's people, and then the screen shows, the title "Genshin Impact : Shattered Void".)
Owari naki tabi no tochuu
(Lumine is standing on the tip of the peak of hill of a mountain to see Moonstadt.)
Tachidomari sou na toki
(Paimon is floating around Lumine, and smiles to each other.)
Fukai tameiki kobosu bokura wa
(On the other side, Musashi is training her blade with Acting Grandmaster Jean in Training Field and both of them are smiling as their swords crossed. Lisa is looking at them from a far as she is reading her book.)
Tsukami kakete wa mata hanarete itta
(Diluc is doing his paper work at Dawn Winery, while Kaeya is patrolling around the city, along with Eula and Amber.)
Demo ima wa mou nani mo osoreru koto wa nai
(Venti is playing her Lyre in front of the kids, near the Giant Barbatos's Statue. They are playing, dancing and singing together.)
Kokoro wo tsunagu
(The screen shows Musashi and Lumine is killing so many Hillicurs.)
Tsuyoi kizuna wa
(A Giant Mitachurls tries to attack Musashi, but it was blocked by Eula's Claymore. As Musashi and Lumine keeps running forward.]
Keshite hodoke wa shinaisa
(Diluc is using his Pyro Claymore, and kills some of Abyss Mages. As Kaeya is using his Cyro Sword and freezing some of Hillicurs.)
Sagashi tsuzukete
(Jean is standing proudly, as she readies her sword, and the enemies is upon them.)
tadori tsuita
(Suddenly, a thunder struck Hillicurs near Jean's location, turns out, Lisa is using her spell behind Jean.)
Kono basho de Period ni
(Lumine's brother, Aether is standing on the top of the hill of a mountain, looking at the battlefield, accompanied by his Abyss Mage. Then, he is looking at the sky, with StormTerror flies on the sky.)
Kanashimi ikari
(Lumine is standing near the front gate of Moonstadt.)
Chikara ni kaete
(Musashi stands beside her (holding her sword), and Paimon is floating around them.)
Unmei wa sugu soba ni
(Both Lumine and Musashi are doing fist bump, and they are ready for their adventure!)
-------------------- Chapter 11 -------------------
(Still 3RD POV)
[After that small fiasco, Musashi and the gang are standing inside Jean's office.]
Jean: "Thank you for coming on such a short notice, Honorary Knight."
Paimon: "It's fine, Jean. Even if the Stormterror problem is solved, we will continue to help you and the city."
Jean: "Yeah, it's- Wait, what happened to your ear, Musashi?"
Musashi: "Uh, well..."
[Jean saw Musashi's red ears. Musashi couldn't help but laugh nervously.]
Musashi: "A-Ahaha~ I-It's nothing, you don't need to know about it."
Jean: "I-Is that so?"
Paimon: "Y-Yeah! Maybe it got stung by a mosquito!"
Lumine: "....."
[Lumine scowled and glanced at Musashi. Jean knew that there seemed to be a bit of trouble between Lumine and Musashi, But, she knows this is none of her business. She began to speak about the other thing.]
Jean: "I have been meaning to have a word with you if the occasion presented itself, but as you know, Mondstadt's safety must always be my first priority."
Musashi: "Yup, we know that."
Jean: "I have recently received multiple reports from the Knights of someone within the Lawrence Clan having close dealings with the Fatui."
Paimon: "Fatui again!?"
*TWITCH!*
[Instantly, tick mark appears on Musashi's head. She is really pissed with those Fatui, who is always causing trouble around the Teyvat.]
Musashi: "Alright, Jean.. What is this all about? And what is the connection between them and Lawrence Clan?"
Lumine: "Lawrence Clan?"
Jean: "There was a dark period in Mondstadt's history when the aristocracy ruled over the city. The hard-won freedom that followed with the fall of Decarabian was lost once again, as slavery spread throughout the land. The first Dandelion Knight, Vennessa, spearheaded the revolution that overthrew the old aristocratic system and established the Knights of Favonius, leading Mondstadt to become the city that you see today. The aristocrats, that had oppressed the people of Mondstadt, were none other than the Lawrence Clan."
[Yup... Musashi knows it all about it before, thanks to Jean. But, she just sighed.]
Musashi: (If I could, I wouldn't want to deal with aristocrats who always thought of themselves as royalty.)
Lumine: "Apparently, this problem is quite serious."
Paimon: "Oh, Paimon gets it. So the clan's descendants are now scheming with the bad guys to carry out more dubious deeds?"
Jean: "We suspect as much, though we have yet to obtain any solid evidence. The reason I summoned you here today is to ask you to help us further investigate this matter."
[Lumine just nods at Jean's request. On the other side, Musashi doesn't want to be a part of it.]
Musashi: "But, why us, Jean? Why don't you ask Knights of Favonius to handle this matter?"
Jean: "Unfortunately, the Knights of Favonius and the aristocracy have been at odds with one another for as long as I can remember."
[Jean just sighed. She knows it very well about the conditions between the citizens of Monstadt and the Lawrence Clan that hated each other.]
Jean: "We have already considered every possible way of resolving our differences, but it seems the descendants of the aristocracy remain antagonistic towards the Knights... No matter what stance we take when dealing with them, the outcome is always the same... Our efforts only result in adding more fuel to the flames."
Musashi: "I see..."
Jean: "We could come knocking on their door on the grounds of a search warrant, but if the investigation were to come up empty, I'm afraid tensions and distrust would only increase. And, all of our past efforts would have been wasted..."
Lumine: "It's okay, Jean!"
[Lumine shows her smile to Jean, and give her a nod.]
Lumine: "As the Honorary Knight, I technically also belong to the Knights! So, that means... I will help you!"
Paimon: "Paimon agrees! We will stop those Fatui from doing any dirty work!"
Jean: "Hehe~ You are in fact the best candidate to represent the Knights of Favonius."
[Musashi just sighed again. She also give a weak nod to Jean.]
Musashi: "To be honest, I don't want anything to do with the Lawrence Clan. But, since Lumine is ready, I'm going with it."
Lumine: "Musashi?"
Jean: "I must thank you all. Once you come to friendly terms with the Lawrence Clan, you should be in a good position to learn more of their possible connections with the Fatui."
Paimon: "Whoa, leave it to Master Jean to come up with such a thorough plan."
Jean: "Hehe~ Perhaps such plans have become second nature after all the diplomatic issues I've dealt with."
Musashi: "So, where do we start?"
Jean: "The name of the Lawrence Clan member in question is Schubert. Lately, he can often be found strolling in the northern city walls. It is said that he is difficult to get along with due to his temperamental disposition, but if we approach him calmly, then things should go off without a hitch."
Lumine: "Then, leave it to us!"
Jean: "Thanks again for your help. If you run into any snags along the way, I'll do anything in my power to support you."
Musashi: "Alright then, let us go and find that stupid man!"
[After they left the Knight Of Favonius's Headquarter, they walk around town to find an info about Schubert's location. And after they got an info from a girl named Michelle, they went into the northern part of the city wall, and...]
Musashi: "There he is."
Lumine: "Let's greet him."
[And Lumine, Paimon and Musashi decides to approach and greet that man, but...]
???: "Huh? Who are you?"
Lumine: "Hello."
Paimon: "Hello, we're here to..."
????: "Hmph! Hello...?"
[And... The situation got a little heated.]
???: "Did I hear you correctly? "Hello"?"
Lumine: "Yeah, what's wrong?"
???: "Huh!? "What's wrong"? Did you just say "what's wrong"?"
Musashi: "W-Well, we-"
???: "Hmph! And I suppose you think that you can simply strut up here and greet me in such an ignoble and vulgar manner?"
[That man just crossed his arms, and he looks pissed.]
Schubert: "Given that I don't recognize you, I can only assume that you are a traveler of some variety. I'll have you know that you are speaking with the Schubert Lawrence, a blood descendant of the magnanimous nobility. If you wish to address me, you'd best consider your words more carefully. Such nonchalant manners are inadmissible and will never do. Now, if you're somehow capable of understanding anything I've said, then you will get down on your knees, apologize for your negligent actions, and give me a proper introduction. That is the appropriate etiquette!"
*TWITCH!*
[Again, tick marks appears on Musashi's head. She is starting to get annoyed with Schubert's arrogant and pretentious attitude.]
Paimon: "That's etiquette? Paimon's never heard of something so complicated before!"
Schubert: "Hmph, in former times when people knew their place and respected traditions, such conduct was only basic courtesy when greeting a nobleman. And neglecting your manners would result in a swift whipping."
[Schubert sighed a little.]
Schubert: *sigh* But look at the world now, rules have been thrown to the wayside and manners forgotten. Ugh, I cannot bear to see such degradation."
Lumine: "Sounds like too much hassle to me..."
Musashi: "No wonder the aristocracy fell."
Schubert: "What did you just said!?"
[Because of Lumine and Musashi's little comment, Schubert is angry!]
Schubert: "I'll have you know that though the Lawrence Clan is in decline, myself and others of noble blood are looking for a chance to restore our rightful honor."
Musashi: "Uh..."
Schubert: cJust look around, the people are unruly and undisciplined! I, however, strive to retain the elegance and etiquette of the nobility. After all, we are of a completely different breed by birth."
Lumine: "B-But, I haven't even said anything yet..."
Schubert: "Silence, you worthless piece of scum!"
[Schubert points his finger to Lumine. Musashi did not accept the harsh treatment and harsh words that Schubert threw at Lumine. But, before she could do anything, her right hand was held by Lumine, indicating that Lumine wanted Musashi to be patient for now.]
Schubert: "Save your words, you scum! I find your manners and bearing repulsive. I have nothing to discuss with the likes of you. Besides, I am in no way obligated to instruct commoners on basic courtesies. Now, I have more pressing matters to attend to. I'll take my leave."
[Schubert just left them all in anger. After he left, Musashi and Lumine just facepalmed and Paimon sighed on the spot.]
Musashi: "Urgh... What a jerk..."
Paimon: "So, this is what Master Jean meant by "difficult to get along with"?
Musashi: "This is the reason I don't want to deal with people like them. What a pain in the ass."
Lumine: "Well, they do suck. But, what can you do? This is our job."
Musashi: "He's lucky that you restrained my anger, Lumine. But, if he does that again, I'm really going to cut off his hand."
[Lumine felt a little happy that Musashi was trying to defend her. But, for now, they failed miserably.]
(20 minutes later...)
(In front of Knight Of Favonius's HQ...)
[After that failed meeting, those three decides to go back to the Knight's HQ, but before they could reaches Jean's office, they were greeted by a familiar Outrider.]
Amber: "Hey, guys!"
Paimon: "Ah! Amber!"
Amber: "Hi, you three! I'm just on my way out to gather some intel. I didn't expect to run into you here!"
Lumine: "It's nice to see you again here, Amber."
Amber: "Yup! Hehe~"
[Amber looks at Musashi. She blushed a little because of Venti's kiss with Musashi that happened some time ago.]
Amber: (Moou~ She really isn't sensitive at all. It's no wonder Lumine is jealous... And, even I feel-)
[Amber realized the words in her heart, and she shook her head slowly.]
Amber: (No! I can't think like that! Musashi belongs to someone else... But...)
[For some reason, Amber felt her chest heat and hurt when she saw Musashi close to Lumine or the others.]
Amber (I don't know why... My chest hurts when I see Musashi close to Lumine or Grandmaster Jean. But, I don't understand... What kind of pain is this?)
Musashi: "Um... Amber? What's wrong?"
[Amber shook her head twice, before she smiles at Musashi, Lumine and Paimon.]
Amber: "I-I'm okay!"
Musashi: "Uh... You sure?"
Amber: "Yup! Oh yeah, judging by your expression, you must have run into some trouble."
Paimon: "Master Jean tasked us with a special assignment, but things seem to have run aground for the moment."
Lumine: "It's a long story..."
[Musashi, Lumine and Paimon sighed. Amber decides to cheer them up.]
Amber: "No need to get down on yourself! Sometimes things just don't turn out as planned. Even I can't guarantee useful intel every time I'm dispatched."
Musashi: "....."
Amber: "You just have to keep at it and never give up!"
Lumine: "Thank you, Amber."
Musashi: "That's Amber for you."
[Amber rubs her nose after being cheering them up.]
Amber: "Hehe! Hey, why don't you let me try to help? What's the problem?"
Paimon: "Master Jean asked us to build a connection with someone named Schubert Lawrence."
Paimon: "But it turns out that he's a peculiar character that doesn't listen to anyone... Especially Paimon."
Amber: "Ah... Schubert, huh? Let me guess, he said you didn't have any manners."
[Those three blinks twice after hearing Amber's words.]
Musashi: "You know that dumbass?"
Amber: "Hehehe, I've been on the receiving end of his lectures many a time. The Lawrence clan can be very particular about such things."
Paimon: "Uh... You mean everyone in the Lawrence Clan is just a big headache?"
Amber: "As aristocrats, they believe there should be a certain distance between themselves and common folk."
[Amber sighed a little as she remembered the moment where she is being lectured by Schubert in the past.]
Amber: "I understand their thinking, but that's just not how things are anymore. However, there is one exception among the Lawrence Clan. My good buddy - Eula!"
[Hearing the name "Eula", Musashi is truly shocked and her face turned horror, And broke out in a cold sweat.]
(A/N : Like This...)
Musashi: (For the sake of Gilgamesh's trousers, I totally forgot about that barbaric girl!)
[Lumine, Paimon and Amber noticed Musashi breaking out in cold sweat, and...]
Paimon: "Oi, Slime's Lover, are you okay? Why are you suddenly sweating like that?"
Musashi: "Uh... I... I'm okay!"
Lumine: "A-Are you sure?"
Musashi: "Y-Yeah! I'm totally fine!"
[Paimon confused about Musashi's sudden behavior changes after hearing Eula's name. But, she just shrugged it off, and...]
Amber: "Not only is she from the Lawrence Clan, but she's also Captain of the Knights of Favonius 4th Company."
Lumine: "Wait, Jean told us that the Lawrence Clan sees the Knights as enemies. So... how could a member of the Lawrence Clan join the Knights?"
Amber: "Eula is special! She's not quite like the other members of her clan. She has her own beliefs and it shows. In other words, she doesn't really adhere to the strict rules and conventions of her family."
[Hearing Amber's story, the three of them understood, in terms of a rotting tree, there is still one fruit that is precious.]
Amber: "However, she's still quite knowledgeable about dealing with the Lawrences. I'm sure you'll see what I mean if you meet her."
Paimon: "But, that's strange. If Eula is a member of the Lawrence Clan, then why would Master Jean choose us for the task? Couldn't she just ask Eula?"
Amber: "W-Well... It's a bit complicated. Basically, the Lawrence clan has frowned upon the fact that Eula joined the Knights, her family members don't particularly care for her... In their eyes, Eula is nothing but a traitor to the family."
*GRIP!*
[Musashi's patience was really running out. She really couldn't understand the way the Lawrence Clan thought. She gripped the hilt of his sword tightly as if she wanted to kill Schubert.]
Amber: "She's very easy to get along with. Just explain the situation and I'm sure she'll help you come up with a way to get along with Schubert."
Musashi: "Uh-huh."
Amber: "In fact, I think she's out in the wilderness on patrol this morning. You should be able to find her around Stormbearer Mountains."
Paimon: "Thanks, Amber! Alright, you heard her, let's go find Eula!"
Amber: "Then, mind if i tag along? Perhaps i could help."
Lumine: "Your help is most appreciated, Amber!"
Paimon: "Alright! Let us be off to Stormbearer Mountains!"
[And so... Musashi, Lumine, Paimon and Amber are off to Stormbearer Mountains.]
(1 hour later...)
[And after one hour of walking, they're finally arrived at Stormbearer Mountains, and they saw a tall tower ahead of them.]
Musashi: "Stormbearer Mountains. Man, i miss this place."
Amber: "Hmm? Have you been here before?"
Musashi: "Yup... Usually, I come here to relax with the Slimes while looking at the sea."
Paimon: "Hehe~ Then, the nickname of slime's lover is indeed suitable for you."
Lumine: "Hehe~ I feel the-"
*BANG!*
Musashi: "Yikes!"
Amber: "Fatui!"
[And suddenly, a bullet shot from the top of the tower. And there was Fatui Skrimisher standing at the top of the tower, aiming at the four of them.]
Musashi: "God Damn! Fatui!"
Amber: "How come there is Fatui here!?"
*BANG!* *CTANG!*
[That Fatui is shooting at Amber, but suddenly the bullet was deflected by someone's claymore.]
Musashi: "What the!?"
*WUSH!* *BANG!* BANG!* *BANG!*
[That girl dashed towards the enemy. That Fatui is keep shooting and shooting at her. But suddenly she vanished.]
F. Skrimisher: "What the!? Where is she-"
????: "Got you!"
*SLASH!*
F. Skrimisher: "GAH!"
[The girl slashed the Fatui until it was thrown from the tower. When he fell from the tower, the girl reappeared and...]
Eula: "Vengeance shall be mine!"
*SLASH!*
F. Skrimisher: "ARGH!"
[And finally, that Fatui has been defeated, and that girl finally landed in front of those four. And that girl is none other than...]
Amber: "Eula!"
Eula: "You don't think twice before reaching for your sword, do you? Ugh... do you have any idea how long I've been tracing these targets?"
[And that girl is Eula Lawrence.]
Eula: "Oh... Hey, Amber."
Amber: "Thank you for saving us, Eula. We owe you one."
Eula: "And now you get to stake a claim. Hmph! You think you're stronger because you got to them first? Ugh... mark my words, vengeance will be mine!"
Paimon: "...Uh, what?"
Lumine: "I'm sorry, vengeance?"
[Amber just giggled seeing Lumine and Paimon's reaction.]
Amber: "Ahaha... Eula is that kind of person. But, no need to worry."
Paimon: "Umm... Paimon is not quite understand, but okay."
[And then, they're looking at Eula, who seems pissed.]
Eula: "If I didn't make my move, you would have been able to take all the credit! But still, I'm glad you're unscathed. Confronting that number of Fatui at once can be-"
[Eula's eyes fell on the slightly nervous Musashi, and...]
Musashi: "Uh... Hi?"
Eula: "YOU!!!"
Lumine/Amber: "EH!?"
*WUSH!* *TANG!*
[Eula dashed towards Musashi and swing her Claymore. But, thanks to Musashi's reflexes, her katana collided with Eula's Claymore.]
Lumine: "Musashi!?"
Amber: "Eula!?"
Musashi: "W-Wait! W-We don't have to-"
Eula: "Now, i will truly claim my vengeance! Time for me to teach you a lesson, you crazy girl!"
*TWITCH!*
[A tick mark appears on Musashi's head again!]
Musashi: "Okay, that's it! I'm done with that attitude of yours, you barbaric girl!"
*TWITCH!*
[Oh boy, tick marks appeared on Eula's head too. After insulting each other...]
Eula: "How dare you!?"
Musashi: "No... How dare you!?"
[Lumine, Paimon and Amber sweatdropped watching the fight between Musashi and Eula.]
Musashi: "How could a barbarian girl like you be the captain!? Really weird!"
Eula: "And, how could a girl with no manners like you become an Honorary Knight!? Totally unreasonable!"
Musashi: "You want a piece of me, you dumbass!?"
Eula: "That is my line, you stupid!"
[They glared at each other. A spark of lightning appeared behind them.]
(A/N : Uh... Kinda Like This...)
Musashi: "Grrgkkk..."
Eula: "Urmphhh..."
[Lumine and Amber and Paimon were very confused to see the two of them. But, rather than anyone getting hurt, they stood in between.]
Lumine: "Musashi! Calm down!"
Amber: "Eula! We don't have to fight like this! They need your help!"
Eula: "Let me go, Amber! Let me teach her some manners!"
Musashi: "Bring it, you idiot!"
Paimon: (Wow... How come it's so messed up!?)
(15 minutes later...)
[After 15 minutes passed, The situation is back to normal. Amber managed to calm Eula down, and Lumine managed to calm Musashi. And, Musashi decided to wait at the base of the tower instead of having to fight again with the Lawrence girl.]
Lumine: "Sorry..."
Eula: "I will have my vengeance soon."
Amber: "Eula!"
Paimon: "Paimon thinks she's pretty strange... Although, at least we can communicate with her."
Eula: "You dare to call someone you've just met "strange"? Forget the aristocracy, that's rude even by normal standards!"
[Paimon and Lumine sweatdropped while Amber just giggled nervously. And...]
Eula: "Speaking of which... how do you know my name?"
Amber: Well, they are the Honorary Knight of the Knights of Favonius."
Paimon: "And speaking of rude, we're trying to investigate an aristocrat named Schubert Lawrence. He's so obsessed with etiquette that he's not even willing to speak with us."
[Hearing name of Schubert, Eula just laughed a little.]
Eula: "Hahaha! I understand now. That's my uncle alright. But why do you mean to investigate him?"
Lumine: "Well, He may be secretly involved with the Fatui."
Eula: "I see... Haha, you have some nerve defaming a family member right in front of me. I will have vengeance for this, too!"
Paimon: "No, no, no! This is an assignment from Master Jean! It's just an investigation, that's all!"
[Eula sighed a little. On the other side, Musashi felt a bit sorry for Eula. Although, Eula was a bit of a nuisance, she had to endure the hatred of the people of Monstadt due to her clan's past actions.]
Lumine: "Aren't you curious about your uncle?"
Paimon: "Or maybe worried about your uncle?"
Eula: "To the everyday citizens of Mondstadt, everyone in the Lawrence clan is scum. It's natural for rumors and unwarranted gossip to lead to such suspicion."
Paimon: "Hard to avoid such a reputation when you're known as the ruthless rulers of Old Mondstadt."
Eula: "So that's what you think of me? Yet another transgression to avenge..."
Paimon: "But didn't you say it first!?"
[Paimon feels annoyed by this "Vengeance" thing. Amber feels sorry for Paimon. Eula just laughed at her.]
Eula: "Hahaha, curious... We've only just met, and you've already given me three causes for vengeance. It's been a while since I've encountered anyone as interesting as you... And also that girl with no manners..."
[Eula glanced back at Musashi, and was met with a glare from him. Amber, Lumine and Paimon sweatdropped on the spot again.]
Amber: (Oh boy, They have a hard time getting along.)
Lumine: (Now, They are look like arch-enemy.)
[Eula sighed and looking back at Lumine.]
Eula: "I assume you need me to teach you the conduct of the Lawrence clan. Only then will you finally be able to communicate with my uncle, correct?"
Paimon: "That's right."
Amber: "Well, when it's about Lawrence Clan... You're the only one we can ask for help, Eula."
Eula: "I see... Well then, let's begin your training immediately. It'll be easier to train when we're back in Mondstadt, we'll require other people."
Lumine: "You're not planning to take revenge at an opportune moment, are you?"
Eula: "Well, We can put that aside for now. Besides, if it's the Acting Grand Master's assignment, and Amber's the one who recommended me, I should comply."
Amber: "Well, let's go back to the city."
[Amber and Eula parted ways with Lumine, Paimon and Musashi and went to town first. Lumine and Paimon approached Musashi who seemed to be sighing.]
Paimon: "Uh... Paimon's confused... This girl's all "vengeance this" and "revenge that," but she doesn't seem the least bit angry... Still, Paimon has met bigger weirdos before..."
Musashi: *sigh* "Sorry, you two."
[Lumine just smiles at Musashi. She didn't mind about it, at all.]
Lumine: "It's okay, Musashi. But, I hope you can get on well with her."
Musashi: "Well, actually I don't want to get into trouble or make enemies with Eula either. Also, I feel sorry for her."
Lumine: "You think that Eula is different, right? I thought so about her, too."
[Musashi sighed again. She just pinches the brigde of her nose.]
Musashi: (I guess I'll have to apologize to her after all this is over.)
(1 hour later...)
[And after one hour passed, they arrived back at the city. And they decides to meet both Eula and Amber near Giant Statue Of Barbatos.]
Amber: "Guys! We're here!"
Paimon: "Amber! Eula!"
[All three of them meet and greet both Eula and Amber.]
Eula: "Ah, you've finally arrived. There's no time to spare, so we'll begin with our first lesson..."
Paimon: "Wait, hold on! There's something we need to clear up first, otherwise it'll keep bugging us!"
Amber: "Huh? What is it, Paimon?"
Paimon: "Um, Eula... You won't really take revenge, will you?"
[Eula sighed as Amber just giggled on Paimon's question.]
Eula: *sigh* "So, that's still on your mind, huh? Maybe you're the ones who can't let things go."
Amber: "A-Ahaha~"
Eula: "Don't worry, there's a time and place for exacting vengeance. Besides, I'm not in the mood for any right now, best save it for later... For that no-mannered girl."
[Eula's sarcasm was aimed at Musashi. Musashi just smiled brightly at Eula, making her a bit surprised about Musashi's sudden behavior's change. On the other side, Amber just blushed by Musashi's smile.]
Amber: (Oh my... For some reason, her smile made me feel warm.)
Eula: (W-Why is she smiling at me like that? Is it a mockery...? Or what?)
Lumine: "So, no "Vengeance", right?"
[Lumine's question brought Eula and Amber out of their daydream.]
Eula: "W-Well, I already have a long list of vengeance to exact. Even if I wanted to begin now, I'd have to start in the right order. Who knows how long it will be before I get to you."
Paimon: "Hehe, well... if you have so much to take care of, wouldn't it just be easier to give us a clean slate?"
Eula: "Absolutely not! Stealing my targets, calling me a "ruthless ruler," and suspecting my uncle... all worthy of vengeance in my eyes!"
[Musashi sweatdropped on the spot. Who could ever though, such trivial things like that can be counted in her list of Vengeance.]
Musashi: "She's definitely counting all of it..."
Lumine: "She wasn't kidding."
Eula: "But... You needn't worry, at least, not whilst we're investigating this matter. I'm sure you're familiar with the phrase: "A man of moral integrity fears no slanderous attack."
[Musashi, Amber, Lumine and Paimon listened to Eula's explanation.]
Eula: "If Uncle Schubert didn't commit any wrongdoing, then any such investigation will prove fruitless. But if he did commit a wrongful act, then he should bear the full punishment. I'm sure you understand that."
[Lumine just nods at Eula.]
Lumine: "I think I'm starting to see what you mean."
Eula: "Good. Now, there are two key points that aristocrats attach great importance to - your manner of speech, and your bearing. Let's begin with your manner of speech. Aristocrats have a very unique way of carrying conversation, even with mundane daily topics."
Paimon: "Oh! Paimon's already learned some unique conversation!"
[Paimon took a deep breath, and...]
Paimon: "Mark my words, vengeance will be mine!"
Eula: "..."
Lumine: "..."
Amber: "..."
Musashi: "...Pfft!"
[Musashi stifled a laugh. It was completely unexpected. Amber and Lumine also tried to hold back their laughter. And, that made Paimon blush with embarrassment and Eula let out a sigh.]
Eula: "Not even close. And besides, it sounds strange."
Paimon: "Hey! Paimon learned it from you! And didn't you say not to call others "strange"!? It seems you don't respect the rules of your own clan!"
Eula: "No, I've no need to trouble myself with such frivolous formalities. Here, allow me to demonstrate."
Lumine: "Demonstrate?"
Eula: "For example, when greeting a friend, you could say: "As the morning dew greets the coming dawn, so do I greet you, my dear friend."."
[When Eula said "dew", Musashi was slightly reminded of a poem. And...]
Musashi: "Dew, huh?"
Amber: "Hmm? What is it, Musashi?"
Musashi: "It's nothing. I just reminded about a poem."
Amber: "A poem? Like what?"
Musashi: "You want to hear it?"
Amber: "If you don't mind..."
[While Lumine and Paimon is occupied with Eula, Musashi took three steps back along with Amber, and...]
Musashi: "Appearing like dew,
vanishing like dew-
such is my life.
Even Naniwa's splendor
is a dream within a dream."
[Amber heard the poem, and for some reason, it symbolized sadness.]
Amber: "What a sad poem."
Musashi: "That poem was written by a long-dead person. It was made the day before his death."
Amber: "O-Oh... My apologies."
Musashi: "Nah, don't be."
[Amber just pats Musashi's back to comfront her... And now, back to the business.]
Paimon: "Uh... As the morning dew does what now?"
Eula: "However, such a phrase may only be used during the morning hours. Also, the party with whom you're speaking must be of approximately the same status as you. Morning dew is not uncommon, so it expresses that friendship should not be measured by value, yet also suggests that friendship between aristocrats is pure like water."
Lumine: "Seems like a lot of work just to greet a good friend."
Eula: "No no no, you must be prudent with your words. Calling someone a "good friend" could easily offend them."
Paimon: "Uh... But didn't you just say my "dear friend" in your example? Paimon's confused..."
Eula: "Yes, I did. But you must know, in the Lawrence family, "dear friend" is a set phrase that can only be used towards certain friends with whom one is acquainted, but not particularly close."
[At first, only Lumine and Paimon were confused. Now, Musashi and Amber were also confused by Eula's explanation.]
Eula: "It sounds much more pleasant to call an acquaintance a "dear friend." So another thing to remember - aristocrats are concerned with face and being polite. However, if you were to use "dear friend" to address an intimate friend, the recipient would think that you were deliberately trying to estrange them."
Musashi: (God Damn it! This is getting complicated!)
Lumine: "You mean you always have to talk this way!?"
[Eula just nods. And instantly, all of them are sweatdropped on the spot.]
Eula: "This is only the first step in making a greeting. After addressing one another, you then exchange courtesies."
Paimon: "Wait, wait! This is all too abstract... Perhaps it would be better if you... gave some real-life demonstrations."
Eula: "I see... Very well, Come with me, we'll choose some bystanders to converse with."
(Timeskip... Later that night...)
[And, we can say the results of the exercise are quite satisfactory. Although, there had been an argument with the residents who didn't like Eula Lawrence's presence, the super cold weather in Dragonspine, and other obstacles... Their practice of manners and elegance, ended well, and they had agreed to meet with Schubert tomorrow morning. And now...]
Musashi: Hey, boss Charles!"
[Now, Musashi came to Master Diluc's Tavern to buy her usual order.]
Charles: "Haha! You're here, Our loyal customer! As usual?"
Musashi: "Yup, as usual!"
Charles: "Coming right up..."
[While Musashi is waiting for her order. While looking around the Tavern, she saw...]
*GULP!* *GULP!* *GULP!*
Eula: "Ugh..."
Musashi: "Eula?"
[He saw Eula drinking beer. It could be seen that he was a little drunk, though he was still conscious. And then, Boss Charles comes with her order.]
Charles: "Here.. Your order."
Musashi: "Thanks a lot, boss."
Eula: "Barkeep! One more!"
[Charles just sighed after he hears Eula's loud voice.]
Charles: "This is already the third bottle. I don't know what to do about her."
Musashi: "But I must say, she's strong enough to drink. She wasn't completely drunk."
Charles: "Yeah..."
Musashi: "Say, Master Charles..."
[Musashi whispered something into Charles' ear. At first, Charles is a bit confused, but he nodded. And...]
Eula: "Barkeep! I said One more!"
Musashi: "Sure... Sure, here you go."
*TOK!*
[Musashi placed a large beer bottle on Eula's table. And, Eula was surprised to see that it was Musashi who brought her order to the table.]
Eula: "You... A girl with no manners."
Musashi: "Bloody hell... You're still put the grudge on me?"
Eula: "You're still on my "Vengeance" list... So, i will claim my Vengeance on you sooner or later."
Musashi: "Okay... Have it your way."
[Musashi sat in front of Eula. Eula looked at Musashi sarcastically.]
Eula: "What are you planning? Are you here to mock me?"
Musashi: "Come on, don't be a buzzkill. I just want to accompany you."
Eula: "I don't need company. Just go home and leave me alone."
Musashi: "No can do, My Lady Eula."
[Musashi smiled at Eula. Eula didn't know what Musashi was thinking. She just sighed and let Musashi sit in front of her.]
Eula: "....."
Musashi: "....."
[Musashi poured beer into Eula's glass until it was full.]
Eula: "Doing good like this won't remove your name from my list."
Musashi: "I know, i know. Let's just say, this is a new beginning for us. Instead of us fighting like a couple of morons, we'd better be at peace like this, right?"
Eula: "It all happened because you were the one looking for trouble first."
Musashi: "Hehe~ Then, I'm sorry, My Lady Eula."
*GULP!* *GULP!* *GULP!*
Eula: "AGH!"
Musashi: "Holy... The glass empty on the spot."
[Musashi poured again. Eula just sighed.]
Eula: "Musashi..."
Musashi: "Hmm? What?"
Eula: "You... You don't hate me?"
Musashi: "Huh? Why should i hate you?"
Eula: "Because I was born as a member of the Lawrence clan. You know very well that the people of Monstadt hate the Lawrence Clan, myself included."
Musashi: ".....Ehe~"
Eula: "Ehe te nandayo!?"
[Musashi chuckled at that. Eula was surprised by Musashi's sudden chuckle.]
Musashi: "It was true that the Lawrence Clan had wreaked havoc in Monstadt in the past. Well, but I'm being realistic... Not all of the Lawrence Clan are guilty of that, including you."
Eula: "...You can say so. But, after what you saw this afternoon, i'm sure that you already know that even I am hated by everyone."
*GULP!* *GULP!* *GULP!*
[Eula finished her beer, and her glass was filled again with beer to the brim. Musashi just smiled.]
Musashi: "They act like that because they don't know the whole story."
Eula: "...But..."
Musashi: "But, not everyone is like that, right? Try to imagine and remember who they are."
[Instantly, the faces of Jean, Amber, Lisa, Diluc, Kaeya and the other Knight Of Favonius appeared in Eula's mind. Not only that, even Lumine's and Paimon's smiles, and also... her.]
Musashi: "Those who accept you, regard you as their trusted partner. Even I, Lumine and Paimon already consider you as our friend."
Eula: "...I..."
Musashi: "Let me ask you a question... You already understand that the Lawrence Clan may no longer be saved. And, even if the Lawrence Clan is destroyed, they will still hate you. What would you do?"
[Eula fall in silence. She is thinking as she closed her eyes. And then...]
*GULP!* *GULP!* *GULP!* *SMACK!*
Eula: "You are right. Maybe I really can't save the Lawrence Clan anymore. But... But, now, I am Eula, the Captain of the Knight Of Favonius 4th Division! I don't care about bad words about me! Because until I die, I will continue to protect this beloved city of Monstadt!"
[Musashi smiled and is really satisfied with Eula's answer. And Musashi's smile made Eula blush a little.]
Musashi: "Your answer satisfied me, Eula. And I'm glad you're already being yourself..."
Eula: "M-Musashi..."
[Eula kept staring at Musashi, until...]
Eula: "ACHOO!"
Musashi: "Alright! That's our cue... Let's go back home."
Eula: "B-But i-"
Musashi: "It's okay, I've already paid for your drink."
[Musashi is helping Eula stands up. Well, since she's a little drunk, so she's a bit wobbly.]
Musashi: "I'll take you back to HQ."
Eula: "T-There's no need... I..."
Musashi: "I insist..."
[Musashi carried Eula and left Angel's Share. And somehow, for the first time in her life, she felt happy.]
Eula: (Thank you, Musashi Miyamoto.)
(Timeskip to Tomorrow...)
[And now, the new day arrived. Musashi, Lumine and Paimon are on their way to Springvale to find Schubert. And there... They find Schubert sits up on his chair in front of his tent.]
Musashi: "There he is... That son of a b*tch..."
Lumine: "Keep calm, Musashi. When this is all over... Do whatever you want to him."
Paimon: "Alright! Let's go and greet him!"
[And as they planned, they approaches Schubert carefully, and then...]
Paimon: (The tent seems to be pretty tattered, but there's a really fancy chair... Could this be another aristocratic custom?)
Schubert: "Ah, it's you again. I thought I had rid myself of you two."
*TWITCH!*
[A tick mark appears on Musashi's head. It seems... Just hearing one sentence from Schubert, already made Musashi angry. Lumine takes over, and...]
Lumine: "We have heard that aristocrats are most magnanimous."
Schubert: "Magnanimous... Yes, indeed that is true."
Lumine: "Then, Please, if I may be so bold as to say a few humble words..."
Schubert: "Hmm... "A few humble words," eh? Yes, that sounds appropriate enough. Very well, I'm certainly not one to be narrow minded. I'll overlook your previous misconduct for now and listen to what you have to say."
[Paimon and Musashi just sweatdropped on the spot.]
Musashi: (This man... Is deserved to be called "King Moron"...)
Paimon: (Wow, this guy thinks so highly of himself!)
Lumine: "Before I go further, I wish to express my will of resistance."
Schubert: "Ah, a kindred spirit, I see. Yes, we must resist the blundering Knights of Favonius. You are true and principled."
Lumine: "It is an honor to stand before you here, immersed in your supreme brilliance.
Schubert: "It appears I have misjudged you. "Supreme brilliance" - the glory of the nobility that continues to this day. A true loyalist!
Schubert: Impressive, my intentions were to test your humility. It appears you have become well-versed in our etiquette."
Paimon: (Oh, so he was testing us... Sheesh, what an ordeal!)
[Musashi quietly sighed and angry at the same time. She just have to bid her time until she can punish this stupid old man.]
Musashi: "Uh..."
Schubert: "Your conduct is satisfactory. I must say, such a progress in such a short time is practically unfathomable. If I may ask, from whence did you learn such a civilized manner of speech?"
Lumine: "I was fortunate enough to benefit from the knowledge of a dear friend."
Musashi: "And we refined our conduct with some instruction in the classics, courtesy of a dear friend."
Schubert: "Ah good, very good. You are bright, and compared with the common folk of Mondstadt, you certainly have potential. If you were of aristocratic blood, your prospects would be promising indeed!"
Paimon: "By the way, we brought a gift! Ahem... Paimon means, we would like to present you with a small token of our goodwill."
[Paimon gives Shcubert something that kinda reflects an aristocrat, and...]
Schubert: "Huh? Could this be... Gebratenes Fleisch mit Sauerkraut!?"
Musashi: "Yes, it is."
Schubert: "It's evident that your sentiment is genuine. As a young person nowadays, only with no small effort could you achieve such a dish. It's been so long since I dug into a big tasty- ... I beg your pardon. What I mean to say is, since it's nearly mealtime, I shall partake."
[Schubert has just relishes the Gebratenes Fleisch mit Sauerkraut.]
Schubert: "Ah yes, this aroma, just as I remember it. And this exquisite sour flavor... Mmm. A delicacy that only us noblemen and women could appreciate."
Paimon: "Now even Paimon's starting to wonder what it tastes like..."
[Schubert just smiles evilly at the trio. And Musashi knows he is planning something bad.]
Schubert: "I acknowledge your genuine goodwill. Such sincerity must certainly imply that you come bearing a request."
Lumine: "It seems there's word that the Lawrence family has a grand scheme of sorts."
[Schubert is shocked a bit as he begin to wonder how is these girls knows about it.]
Schubert: "Wait, so you've come to know of this, too? It was meant to be a family secret..."
Lumine "I wish to lend you a helping hand."
Musashi: "Truthfully, we would like to do what I can for the nobility."
Schubert: "Hmm... Well, considering your meticulous etiquette, you must be a talent of unusual fortitude. I'm willing to place my full trust in you."
[Musashi smirked softly... Schubert has fall to their trap.]
Schubert: "Then, Please, come with me. We happen to be in need of competent fellows just like yourself."
Lumine: "Huh? Where are we going?"
Schubert: "To see some friends from a distant land. They have offered their assistance in restoring the Lawrence Clan to its former glory."
[As Schubert ready to walk, those three are fall on their thought.]
Paimon: "So, he trusts us solely based on your etiquette..."
Musashi: "I think we need to be careful."
Lumine: "Perhaps this is what the old aristocrats see as most important."
(1 hour later...)
[And after one hour of walk, they finally entered the domain that being occupied by Fatui. In order to evade detection, Lumine and Musashi decides to use the mask that Diluc gave to them in the past.]
Schubert: "Huh? Why have you put on a mask all of a sudden?"
Musashi: "I don't wish to be seen by any strangers."
Lumine: "And it is only proper for aristocrats to wear a mask."
Schubert: "Hmm, even if they are powerful, our status is much higher than theirs in the land of Mondstadt... And therefore, we shouldn't allow them to admire our true faces so easily!"
Paimon: "Good thinking, Paimon thought for sure they'd recognize us."
Schubert: "Let's proceed, shall we? I'll introduce you as my guest."
[And as they walk through the domain, they were right. This place is swarmed by Fatui. And slowly but carefully, they follows Schubert, until they meet Schubert's contact named Sergei...]
Sergei: "And who, may I ask, is this? We mustn't bring just anyone in here."
Schubert: "This is our new ally that I've recently met. They are completely trustworthy, you have the word of the Lawrence Clan."
Lumine: "....."
Musashi: "....."
[Sergei starts talking with Schubert about their plan as Lumine, Musashi and Paimon are hearing them talk.]
Sergei: "Our plans are strictly confidential. It's not wise to bring in an outsider at this time. Furthermore, there's been word that an outlander who joined the Knights of Favonius has been very active in Mondstadt recently."
Schubert: "Don't be ridiculous. Besides, my guest is well-versed in the etiquette of the nobility. I must treat them with the proper mutual respect. The Knights of Favonius pay no regard to such details, they could never understand the intricacies of our etiquette."
Sergei: "And what about this... thing?"
Paimon: "Uh...? You mean Paimon?"
[And because of Sergei's constant question, Schubert is pissed.]
Schubert: "Enough! You dare question my word? Need I remind you who it is that has made your activity in Mondstadt possible?"
Musashi: (What!?)
Schubert: "Without the support of the Lawrence Clan, you would have all been driven out by the Knights of Favonius like dogs!"
Lumine: (So, everything that happened, because of Schubert!?)
Schubert: "You must immediately offer your sincerest apologies to my friend - you've offended their honor!"
[Sergei just tsk'ed... But, he tries to keep his head cool.]
Sergei: "Fine. I'll take your word and make no further inquiries. Now, to the matter at hand. Did you bring the diagram of Mondstadt's defenses, as promised?"
Musashi: "....."
Schubert: "Yes, of course. Here it is."
[Schubert gives Sergei a diagram of Monstadt's defenses.]
Sergei: "Let me see... Huh. Why is it so poorly drawn? Everything's so squiggly and crooked. And what is this shape supposed to be?"
Musashi/Lumine: (Pfft!)
Schubert: "Excuse me? I'll have you know that I went to great lengths to carefully draw this map by hand myself! That "shape" is the symbol of the Knights of Favonius."
Sergei: "Ah, I see. Crude, but I can make do. Are you able to verify that this is all reliable information?"
Schubert: "Of course, you needn't worry about that. Don't forget what we agreed upon, the flag of the Lawrence Clan will fly above the Knights of Favonius Headquarters. The rights to that building as well as the whole of Mondstadt belong to the Lawrence Clan."
[Musashi starts clench her fist. Her anger is almost reaches it's peak.]
Sergei: "Yes, yes, we will both profit from this agreement. There's no use haggling over the details. We will make good use of the intel you provided. Also, be certain not to divulge our identity. There would be diplomatic consequences, you know."
Schubert: "Don't worry. This matter is only between you and I... and my new friend here. No one else will know of it. Once this is over, I shall stand atop the Favonius Headquarters and rebuke their pathetic rule over Mondstadt. Then, the city and all its people will once again be under the rightful and unwavering rule of the Lawrence Clan!"
[Suddenly... Musashi is laughing softly... yet evilly...]
Musashi: "Hehehe... Is that so?"
Schubert: "Wha-"
*SRING!*
[Musashi tried to slash at Schubert, but was quickly dodged.]
Schubert: "What the!?"
Musashi: "What's up, Asshole?"
Sergei: "You.... You're the one who destroyed our camp before!"
[Musashi and Lumine throws away their mask and they decides to end this once and for all.]
Lumine: "The jig is up!"
Paimon: "That's right! The Honorary Knights and their trusty companion, Paimon! We're here to crush your evil schemes into dust!"
Schubert: "So, this was all just a ploy to deceive me!?"
Paimon: "Yup! It's your own fault, who would put so much trust in someone based purely on their manners?"
Schubert: "After so much planning, this is how it ends!? We'll see about that!"
[Schubert starts running along with Sergei. Musashi and Lumine decides to give chase.]
Musashi: "Come back here!"
????: "Wait!"
[Suddenly, from behind, there are two Knight Of Favonius along with it's captain, Eula.]
Paimon: "Eula!?"
Eula: "It seems that we've finally caught up with you. This place is crawling with Fatui. Given that you've already taken action, I assume you've come across some conclusive evidence?"
Lumine: "The Fatui are in possession of a diagram of Mondstadt's defenses."
Paimon: "Paimon took a peek at their diagram. Your uncle had mapped out all of the Knight's patrol routes and marked out key information about Mondstadt."
[Eula just sighed as she can't believe her uncle would do such a thing.]
Eula: "And there was me thinking that he was just another elder of the family - and a lazy one at that. I never expected he could stoop so low. So stubborn... Mark my words, vengeance will be mine!"
Musashi: "Okay, we can talk this later! Now, we must take care of that stupid jerk!"
Eula: "Alright! Our first priority is recovering that diagram."
[Musashi, Lumine and Eula just went into the deep part of the Domain. And the place is full of Fatui.]
Fatui: "They're here! Stop-"
*SWING* *JRASH!*
Fatui: "AGH!"
Musashi: "Out of my way!"
[Musashi starts swinging her katana and open their path to catch Sergei and Schubert. And when they finally reaches the final room... They meet Sergei with diagram on his hand.]
Sergei: "So, you've tracked us here, huh? I guess there's no other option but to fight."
Musashi: "Yeah! Time to kick Fatui's ass!"
Sergei: "You dare provoke me! Fatui, come forth and dispose of them!"
*WUSH!* *WUSH!*
[Numerous Fatui suddenly appears before them.]
Musashi: "Heh... Music to my ears!"
*WUSH!*
Lumine: "M-Musashi!?"
Eula: "Trying to be a Hero, huh? Not on my watch!"
*WUSH!*
Paimon: "OI!"
Lumine: "(W-Wait! T-They seem in sync!)
[Musashi and Eula ran in sync.]
Fatui 1: "Eat this!"
*WUSH!*
[One Fatui jumps high and tries to slash one of both of them, but...]
Musashi: "Eula!"
Eula: "Do it!"
*TANG!* *WUSH!*
[Using Eula's Claymore as a foothold, Musashi immediately jumped into the air, and suddenly, she's already in front of Fatui.]
Fatui 1: "What the!?"
Musashi: "Eat this!"
*SWING!* *JRASH!*
Fatui 1: "AGH!"
[Musashi slices that Fatui in half. On the road, Eula is running towards Sergei, but she was blocked by 3 Fatui.]
Fatui 2: "DIE!!!"
Fatui 3: "We will take Monstadt!"
Fatui 4: "You will never succeed!"
Eula: "Tch!"
*KHING!*
[The sound of a whirlwind emerged from behind Eula. And, it turned out that Lumine is already behind Eula from the start.]
Lumine: "Wind Blade!"
*BWOOSH!*
Fatui 2/3/4: "AAGGHHH!!!"
[Lumine's wind attack sent the 3 Fatui flying into the air... And...]
Musashi: "HYAA!!!"
*JRASH!* *JRASH!* JRASH!*
[Musashi slashed the three fallen fatui. Eula looks up and is slightly amazed.]
Eula: (Is this Musashi's combination attack with Lumine? In that case...)
[Eula keeps running to Sergei, and Sergei is ready to fight Eula.]
Sergei: "Heh! You can't defeat me! I know all of your moves!"
Eula: "But you don't know about this!"
*WUSH!*
[When Sergei tried to slash Eula with his knife, Eula dodged by sliding.]
Sergei: "WHA-"
Eula: "I call this... "COMBINATION OF ELEGANCE!!"
*BUAGH!*
[While sliding, Eula used her hand as a foothold, and her foot kicked Sergei's chin until he was sent flying upwards.]
Sergei: "AGH!"
Eula: "Musashi! Lumine!"
Lumine/Musashi: "Let's do it!"
*BZZT!* *KHIING!* *WUSH!*
[Musashi in the air with her Electro katana, Lumine with her Anemo sword, and Eula with her Cyro Claymore, began to gather her strength... And finally...]
Lumine/Musashi/Eula:
"HHHHHAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!"
*JRASH!* *BOOM!*
Sergei: "AAAAAGGGGHHHHHH!!!!"
[The deadly Musashi/Lumine/Eula combination attack in the air hits Sergei! And when the three of them landed on the ground... Sergei fell helplessly. He is convulsing due to the combined effect of Cyro, Anemo and Electro elements.]
Musashi: "Got riddance..."
Eula: "This must be it."
[Eula took the diagram from Sergei's hand.]
Eula: "But, without my uncle as their puppet, there'd be no use in them attacking the city."
Paimon: "The Fatui wouldn't have relied only on your uncle."
Musashi: "And speaking of your uncle, Eula..."
[Musashi pulled the arm of Schubert, who had been hiding all this time.]
Schubert: "Let me go! Let me go!"
*BUAGH!*
Schubert: "OHOK!"
Musashi: "Shut up, you moron!"
[After punching Schubert's stomach, Musashi pulls Schubert's arm by force. And now, Schubert has been arrested.]
Schubert: "Don't touch me, get out of my way! I'll leave on my own!"
Eula: "It's over, Uncle. Just surrender."
[Schubert is looking at Eula with disgust and anger.]
Schubert: "Aha! I see now. So you're the one that taught them our etiquette? And I thought you despised such pleasantries!Furthermore, there is a rule in our family. Such traditions are never to be taught to outsiders!"
Eula: "Ah yes, rings a bell. So what? I had no reason not to teach them."
Schubert: "Y-You have brought shame to our family and ruined my plans! It's all for naught now!"
Eula: "I know that you poured great efforts into these plans, uncle. But you were well aware that it was not the right thing to do. As a Knight of Favonius, I could not overlook your actions."
[Schubert tries to escape from those Knight Of Favonius, but to no avail.]
Schubert: "Knight of Favonius!? Let's get one thing straight. I am your uncle and you are a member of the Lawrence Clan! You should strive to restore your family's glory! You still have a chance. Defeat every Knight of Favonius here, and leave with me!
Then I shall plea with the family to spare you and give you a new beginning."
Eula: "So just to be clear, you want a Knight of Favonius to attack the Knights of Favonius?"
Schubert: "I shall say this one last time. You are not a Knight of Favonius. You are a descendant of the Lawrence Clan! The blood of the Lawrence Clan flows in your veins! You must comply with the will of the family!"
Eula: "Since when have I ever complied with the will of the family?"
[Schubert is taken aback by Eula's words. His trick to beg Eula to betray the Knight Of Favonius has failed.]
Schubert: "W-Why you... you unruly maid!"
Eula: "If anyone should be angry, it should be me. As a member of the Lawrence Clan, you knowingly plotted against the city of Mondstadt and threatened its safety! Had you ever stopped to consider the trouble it would bring to so many people? Had you considered how many enemies you would make trying to keep the plans under wraps!?"
[Again, Schubert is taken aback. He never thought his niece would lecture him like that.]
Schubert: "Y-You dare lecture me!"
Eula: "That's right! In the name of the family that you so dearly revere, Uncle Schubert... I've never experienced the age of "glory" you always speak of, and I've never understood our family's incessant pursuit of it! But, I am capable of discerning right from wrong, and I deeply understand what "freedom" means to the people of Mondstadt!"
Schubert: "Urgh..."
Eula: "The Lawrence Clan should never and will never become what you've dreamed it to be!"
[There is no words from his mouth to retort Eula's wise words... He could only sigh in agony.]
Schubert: "Oh, the disgrace of it all! How could such a rebellious monster emerge from our own family!?"
*BUAGH!*
Schubert: "AGH!!!"
[Musashi just punches hard Schubert's face. And Musashi is really out of patience.]
Musashi: "I've been patient enough since yesterday. And, now, I'm going to vent everything."
[A deadly aura emitted from Musashi's body. And, they all knew... that Musashi is really... REALLY angry.]
Musashi: "Lumine... Take Eula and Paimon out of here."
Lumine: "Eh? But?"
Musashi: "I'm not asking you, Lumine. I'm telling you to do that."
[Lumine looks at Musashi's eyes. She knows very well that Musashi is so angry because of Schubert's action. She just nods.]
Lumine: "Eula, Paimon... Let's wait outside."
Eula: "Eh?"
Paimon: "B-But..."
Lumine: "Paimon, please... Listen to her just this time."
[Eula could only nod. Paimon saw Musashi, and he began to feel Musashi's killing aura emanating from her body. Paimon was frightened and came out with Lumine and Eula. Leaving only Musashi and two Knight Of Favonius...]
Musashi: "Schubert..."
[Schubert is really scared right now. He is trying to crawl to save himself.]
Musashi: "You have just made a big mistake..."
Schubert: "H-Hah! I-I'm not afraid of you, peasant! Even if you kill me, My Clan will avenge me!"
Musashi: "Is that so?"
*BUAGH!*
Schubert: "GAH!!!"
*RIIIPPPP!!!*
[Musashi tore off Schubert's shirt with his katana. And, ordering Eula's subordinate to grabs his arms, restrain him and show his naked back...]
Musashi: "Is one of you have a whip?"
Knight 1: "N-No, ma'am!"
[It seemed that Musashi wanted to whip Schubert, but since there is no whip rope around...]
Knight 2: "M-Ma'am!?"
Musashi: "Now... Your punishment... 40 Slashes!!!"
*SLASH!*
Schubert: AGGGHHH!!!"
Musashi: "That is for Monstadt!"
*SLASH!*
Schubert: "AAAAGGGHHHH!!!!"
Musashi: "That is for everyone that have been suffered!!"
*SLASH!*
Schubert: "ARRRRGGGHHHH!!!"
Musashi: "And this is for those who died in the war because of your damn Clan!"
[It had only been three slashes, and Schubert's back was already bleeding. The two knights who saw that were horrified by Musashi's anger, and at the same time, feels happy that they were able to give the Lawrence Clan a message through this.]
Schubert: "You... You RAT!"
Musashi: "Hoo... You still can open your damn mouth, huh?"
*SLASH!!!*
Schubert: "AAAGGGHHH!!!!"
Musashi: "That is for The Knight Of Favonius!"
*SLASH!!!*
Schubert: "GWAAACCCKKKKK!!!"
Musashi: "That is for Eula!"
[Musashi holds her Katana firmly, and...]
Musashi: "And this... For Lumine that you insulted yesterday!!!"
*JRAAAAAASSSSHHHHH!!!*
Schubert: "AAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!"
[The sixth slash was far more lethal than the previous five slashes. And, Schubert passed out after vomiting blood.]
Knight 1: "I-Is he dead!?"
Knight 2: "N-No! I can still feel his pulse!"
Musashi: "Six slashes and he was already unconscious. It turned out that his body is weaker than his mouth."
[Musashi sheathes her sword. And she took a deep breath.]
Musashi: "Take him away. Put him on the underground jail."
Knight 1: "Yes, ma'am!!"
Knight 2: "We will report this to Miss Eula first."
Musashi: "Granted."
[And finally, the punishment in the form of torture in the form of 40 slashes, was finally stopped after just 6 slashes on Schubert's back. Musashi chose to let Schubert live in order for him to bear his sins in prison.]
(Outside the Domain...)
[Those Two Knight has just taken the unconcsius Schubert away back to the city. Eula feels bad for her uncle, but it is the best for now.]
Musashi: "Sorry, Eula. I have to do it. Otherwise, your uncle will never learn his mistake."
Eula: "It's alright. I already given up on my clan anyway."
[Eula and Musashi sighed at the same time. Now, the problem has been solved.]
Eula: "Anyway, I'll inform the Acting Grand Master. She'll know how to handle things from here."
Lumine: "That would be wise."
Paimon: "Finally, after all this time, Paimon understands way you're saying! In reality, you sensed that something might happen to us during our investigation... You were worried about us and your uncle, so you brought a team to take a look!"
Eula: "My purpose was vengeance, don't twist the story. To be honest, you don't look too bright, but it turns out you have a knack for scheming... And mark my words, I'll remember that..."
[And because of Eula's harsh words, Paimon feels offended.]
Paimon: Hey, what do you mean Paimon doesn't look too bright!?"
Eula: "You have seeded a deep enmity between us... just you wait. Even if you were to be completely destroyed, I would never forget you!"
[Suddenly, Eula points her finger to Musashi, which makes her confused a bit.]
Eula: "Musashi Miyamoto!"
Musashi: "Y-Yeah!?"
Eula: "From this point on... You and I... We are Rivals!"
[All three of them are shocked by Eula's sudden declaration.]
Lumine: "Eh!?"
Musashi: "Wait, what!?"
Eula: "You really are very strong, Musashi! And because of that, I swear, one day, I will surpass you and claim my Vengeance!"
[Musashi widened her eyes for a bit. Then, she just smiles and...]
Musashi: "Then, train hard and become stronger, Eula! I will waiting for you in our real fight!"
Eula: "Yeah!"
[After that fist bump between Musashi and Eula, a friendly rivalry has been formed. Lumine feels glad and happy for them.]
Musashi: "Alright! Let's celebrate the success of our mission with drinks!"
Lumine: "Yay! Musashi is treating us again!"
Paimon: "Yay! Paimon wants some Grape Juice!"
Musashi: "You're coming with us, Eula!"
Eula: "Eh!? But i-"
Musashi: "No buts! This our mission! So, we will celebrate it together!"
[Musashi put his arm around Lumine and Paimom landed on Musashi's head, walking back to Monstadt. Eula just kept silent watching them walk away.]
Eula: "....."
[Without them realizing, Eula is smiling at them, mostly at Musashi...]
Eula: "Musashi Miyamoto... You are the only who deserved to be My Greatest Rival..."
Eula: "But, you are also my first and last love."
[After saying those words, Eula walks fast and catch up with Lumine, Paimon and Musashi. All four of them are walking back to the city happily.]
-------------- End Of Chapter 11 -------------
[A/N : That's the end of Chapter 11 of Genshin Impact : Shattered Void. In this chapter, Jean asked Musashi and Lumine to find out the connection between Schubert Lawrence and Fatui. It didn't went well at first, but thanks to Amber's solution, they have meet with Eula Lawrence, the Captain of 4th Division (and the same girl Musashi bumped into at the first time they met). Musashi knows Eula loves her country even she is being hated by it's people. And thanks to her help, they manages to stop Schubert madness. And at the end of the day, Eula has declared Musashi as her rival. What will happened next? Find out at the next chapter of Genshin Impact : Shattered Void. You can vote the story if you like it, and you can ask me anything you want through comment.]
[P.S : Musashi's Current Relationship :
1. Lumine : Crush (One-Sided Love)
2. Paimon : Best Friend
3. Venti : Crush (One-Sided Love)
4. Jean : Crush (One-Sided Love)
5. Lisa : Crush (One-Sided Love)
6. Amber : Crush (One-Sided Love)
7. Kaeya : Friend
8. Diluc : Friend
9. Eula : Rival & Crush (One-Sided Love)
10. Raiden Makoto : Best Friend
11. Sucrose : Acquaintance
[That's all folks, KeysOfVoid-
????: "Author-chan~~"
KoV: "Eh?"
Elysia: "Author-chan~~"
KoV: "W-Wait a minute, Elysia!? How can you be here!?"
Elysia: "Oh, of course i can... I can go freely to everywhere i want to go."
KoV: "Uh... Okay? By the way, why are you here?"
(Elysia just looking at the author with puppy eyes.)
Elysia: "Oh, author-chan... I just want to know when is my debut in Highschool DXD : Light Of Devil.
KoV: "Like i said... i will start writing DXD story soon."
Elysia: "Oh, come on... I can't wait for my debut~"
KoV: "Sure... I'll write it soon. You just have to be patient."
Elysia: "Moou~ Alright then~"
*WHAM!*
KoV: "GAH!!!"
[Alright then, readers! Since our favorite Author-chan has been taken out for now... Let me finish his words... See you all soon! Miss Pink Elf, Elysia Out!)