Although Yu Xie couldn't find any relevant clues in Springvale, he found the situation very strange.
He couldn't shake the feeling that he had missed something in front of that little house, a very odd sensation he couldn't quite explain.
But in the end, he still chose not to open the door, as if it was a decision made deep within his heart.
As he was leaving Springvale, Yu Xie glanced back at the town, then toward the direction of the small house.
At that moment, a figure appeared along the road ahead.
It was a man with red hair, dressed in black, exuding a cold and aloof demeanor.
The Knight of Favonius accompanying Yu Xie paused for a moment when he saw the man in front of them. It seemed like he was about to greet him, but in the end, he chose to remain silent.
Yu Xie also stayed silent for a moment. Before he could speak, the man walked up to them first.
"It's been a long time, Yu Xie."
"Diluc…"
"Senior Diluc, you…" The Knight of Favonius slowly spoke, his eyes showing a mix of admiration for Diluc, but also something more complicated.
"This Knight of Favonius, I'd like to speak with Mr. Yu Xie privately," Diluc said.
The Knight of Favonius hesitated again, glanced at Diluc, then at Yu Xie. After a moment, he said nothing further and turned to leave.
On the road, only Yu Xie and Diluc remained, with the sweet flowers swaying in the wind by the roadside.
Diluc's red hair fluttered gently in the breeze as he looked at Yu Xie and spoke:
"I've traveled to many countries before, and I've heard about you in places like Fontaine and Sumeru. It seems like you're filled with secrets and legends. Back then, I wondered if you would ever return to Mondstadt."
"For me now, it's not so much returning to Mondstadt as it is my first time here," Yu Xie said with a smile.
"I hope you still like it here, just like before." Diluc paused for a moment, then continued, "Speaking of which, the efficiency of the Knights of Favonius is still as questionable as ever. It's been several days since the monster gathering incident, and there hasn't been any progress at all."
"So, does this mean you...?" Yu Xie furrowed his brows slightly, sensing the underlying meaning in Diluc's words.
"Lawrence," Diluc said. "This matter is related to the Laurence family, and possibly the Fatui as well."
"Lawrence..." Yu Xie paused, then asked, "Have you been investigating this in secret?"
"I do things my own way, not like the Knights who follow rigid procedures," Diluc replied. "That only leads to inefficiency."
"…Your opinion of the Knights hasn't changed at all."
"It seems your memory really is problematic. In the past, I respected the Knights, even took pride in being a knight myself," Diluc said as he turned to leave. "That's all I have to say for now. I'm leaving. What happens next, you decide."
"…" Watching Diluc's departing figure, Yu Xie sighed. "It's not that my memory is faulty, I simply don't remember anything from before."
........
Yu Xie returned to the Knights of Favonius and called for Jean and Lisa.
"Where's Eula?" Yu Xie asked.
"She's leading the skirmish team outside. Why?" Jean replied.
"That's good. In that case, it's best not to tell Eula for now," Yu Xie said after a brief silence. "When I was coming back from Springvale, I met someone. That person told me that the monster gathering incident... might be related to the Lawrence family, and possibly even the Fatui."
"We were just about to tell you that this might be related to the Fatui, but we didn't expect the Lawrence family to be involved..." Jean's expression showed a hint of surprise.
The Lawrence family had been dormant for a very long time. Everyone thought they were now like a group of stubborn "self-proclaimed aristocrats." Under the current management of Mondstadt by the Knights, this once tyrannical family, now in decline, seemed incapable of stirring up any major trouble.
No one had expected something like this to happen.
"Who told you this information?" Jean asked Yu Xie.
"Diluc," Yu Xie answered.
"Senior Diluc..." Upon hearing Diluc's name, Jean's tone became somewhat complicated.
In the past, Jean had respected Diluc greatly. After all, Diluc had become the Cavalry Captain at a young age, and everyone in the Knights had high hopes for the young man from the Ragnvindr family.
But sometimes things don't go as planned. A person's life can change in an instant... An accident caused Diluc to leave the Knights.
To this day, many of the older knights still reflect on what might have happened if that accident hadn't occurred, if Diluc had stayed in the Knights.
"Diluc's information is probably reliable. In that case..." Lisa spoke up, "We'll have to investigate the Lawrence family. But until we have results, it's best not to tell Eula."
......
In the evening, Eula finished her tasks for the day and returned to Mondstadt.
What Eula didn't expect was that Yu Xie was waiting for her at the city gate.
"Work's over, let's grab a drink. My treat," Yu Xie said.
The scene made Eula feel a little disoriented, as if she had suddenly returned to the past, back to the times when she and Yu Xie would set off together on their journeys.
Angel's Share Tavern.
Yu Xie and Eula sat at a window-side table. At this moment, the tavern wasn't crowded with customers yet.
The Dandelion Wine in the glass on the table emitted a rich aroma, tempting the customers.
Yu Xie and Eula raised their glasses and gently clinked them together, taking a sip.
The wine's fragrance burst in their mouths, easing away the fatigue of the day.
In Mondstadt, many people enjoy having a drink like this after work, as if the weariness accumulated during the day would melt away.
"Why did you suddenly want to treat me to a drink today?" Eula set down her glass and looked at Yu Xie, asking.
"Nothing special, I just thought you might want to relax after a long day of work," Yu Xie replied.
"What about Ei? Aren't you inviting her as well?"
"She's resting at the inn. I asked her if she wanted to join, but she smiled and declined."
"She's too kind, always thinking of others but neglecting herself." Eula suddenly stood up.
"Where are you going?" Yu Xie called out to Eula.
"Going to ask Ei to join us for a drink," Eula said.
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