"Invite me to a gathering?!!!"
The face of Miss Eula, the vengeful Knight of Mondstadt, clearly showed a look of shock.
Given the Lawrence Clan's reputation as being despised by everyone in Mondstadt, to actually receive an invitation to a gathering—wasn't this just a Hongmen Banquet?
"Amber, do you have a fever?"
Eula reached out her cool, fair, and delicate little hand to touch Amber's forehead, though the corner of her mouth held a slight smile.
As the captain of a subordinate reconnaissance squad of the Knights of Favonius, Eula led her team members to be stationed in Dragonspine. The cold environment of the snowy mountain, combined with the fact that she herself was a Vision holder of the Cryo element, caused Eula's body temperature to be slightly lower than normal.
Although Mondstadt was currently in spring, the temperature had quietly risen. Coupled with Amber running all the way here, she was currently hot all over, covered in sweat.
"Mmm~, Eula, your hand... it's so cool... so comfortable."
Amber pulled Eula's hand, as fair and tender as ice and snow, to cover her own face, showing an expression of enjoyment.
"Amber, you rascal, actually using my hand to cool down! I'm marking this down as a grievance!"
Eula put on an air of arrogance, turning her head to hide the blush on her face, but a doting smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.
Amber rubbed against Eula's hand and teased with a laugh: "Alright, alright!"
"When it gets cold, I'll give you my hand to use as a hand warmer."
Eula snorted softly:
"Hmph! Your little bit of warmth isn't even as good as hugging baron bunny!"
The two looked at each other for a long time. After a few seconds of silence, they could no longer hold back the smiles on their faces and burst out laughing happily.
Eula's expression, which was like an iceberg, was melted by Amber's enthusiasm, blooming with a smile inside that resembled a snow lotus in full Bloom.
A moment later, Eula removed her armor, changed into a light casual outfit, and followed Amber toward The Good Hunter.
As the two walked, they chatted. Although they were doing two things at once, pedestrians on the road saw the great beauty Eula and instinctively avoided her as if she were a venomous snake or scorpion, so the two of them didn't move slowly.
Eula and Amber were already used to the unfriendly attitude of these passersby.
"Amber, who initiated this gathering? To actually invite me, a 'Sinner,' to attend?"
When Eula said 'Sinner,' she emphasized the word slightly, her expression somewhat self-deprecating.
"My good friend, the beautiful and kind Miss Eula is not a Sinner at all!"
Amber said firmly, then abruptly changed her tone, saying with a bit of excitement:
"Eula, you absolutely won't guess who initiated this gathering!"
"Isn't it Acting Grand Master Jean?"
"No!"
"That's strange. If it wasn't Jean, then I really can't guess."
Eula's eyes deepened as she began to ponder.
In all of Mondstadt, not many people treated her without prejudice, or rather, treated her favorably. Jean was one of them.
"It couldn't be Lisa, could it?"
"How is that possible? You know Sister Lisa's personality. If she can lie down, she definitely won't sit up; if she can slack off, she definitely won't work overtime. How could she possibly get involved in troublesome things like treating people to a meal?"
Eula recalled Lisa's usual lazy appearance and nodded.
"But you're speaking ill of Lisa like that, aren't you afraid she'll hear?"
"That Lisa is very petty, you know!"
Seeing the obvious panic on Amber's face, the corner of Eula's mouth curved up slightly, and she added fuel to the fire.
"Unlike my tendency to hold grudges, Lisa really does write down anyone who speaks ill of her behind her back, and then..."
"Time for some electricity~~"
"Right, right!!!"
Amber nodded, her expression filled with shock. She looked at Eula: "Eula, what you just imitated sounded exactly like her."
"I almost thought Sister Lisa was right behind me!"
Eula glanced behind Amber at the purple-clad witch, Lisa, opened her mouth, but didn't know what to say.
She hadn't expected that she might have inadvertently set Amber up.
"Um... Amber!"
"Actually, I wasn't the one who said that just now."
Seeing Eula's embarrassed expression, Amber laughed loudly:
"Haha, Eula, when did you learn to joke? This joke is... really (gulp) funny."
Sizzling, sizzling.
Amber clearly heard the sound of electric arcs jumping behind her.
"Breez~"
"Cutie Amber~, time for some electricity~~"
Crackling sounds!
"Sister Lisa, I was wrong!!!"
Amber's plea for mercy echoed through the clouds, loud enough for people across the street to hear.
A moment later.
Amber exhaled a puff of black smoke and looked at Eula with resentful eyes.
Eula guiltily averted her gaze, dodging left and right.
Fortunately, at this moment, Jean, holding Klee's small hand, walked out from behind the group.
"The agreed time is almost here, we should hurry up!"
Everyone nodded in unison and quickened their pace.
When the Knights of Favonius members arrived, Barbara and the others were already gathered.
Seeing the two sisters embracing, Eula was greatly surprised.
The Knights had tried many methods, but none could reconcile these two awkward sisters. Yet, after she had only been away on a mission for a week, these two had made up.
Who was the one who smoothed things over for these two sisters? They were surprisingly effective.
Eula secretly poked Amber's shoulder. Amber puffed out her cheek and turned her head, indicating she was angry now and needed comforting.
Seeing this, Eula reached out her finger and poked Amber's bulging cheek.
Poof!
Amber instantly broke character and was amused by herself.
Seeing this, Eula felt confident in her heart: "Little Amber, got her!"
"I say, Amber, this is the surprise you mentioned? This gathering was invited by Barbara!"
"That's right!"
Although Eula showed no expression on her face, she was happy in her heart for the reconciliation of these two sisters.
As for Acting Grand Master Jean, there was no need to mention it. Although Eula always considered Jean a rival and someone to strive to catch up to in her heart, Eula remembered all the care Jean had shown her.
Although Eula wasn't close to Barbara, she had met her a few times by chance. She was a simple and kind girl who spread her goodwill equally and gently, even towards someone like her, a 'Sinner.'
Five people came from the Knights: Acting Grand Master Jean, Lisa, Amber, Eula, and Klee.
Three people came from the Five-Color Squad: Barbara, Noelle, and Fischl.
For this gathering, the wealthy young lady Barbara had specially booked a private room. All the beautiful ladies and young ladies took their seats, chatting while waiting for the dishes to be served.
The sound of a Bard playing and singing drifted to their ears. The melodious and soothing tune made everyone present forget their worries.
Before long, the steaming hot and delicious honey glazed carrot fried meat was served by Sara.
The moment the lid was lifted, a golden light flashed, illuminating the entire room. Even Venti, who was playing the zither, couldn't help but swallow his saliva. Fortunately, everyone's attention was focused on the plate at that moment, and no one noticed Venti's embarrassment.
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