Chapter 514

Soon, Diluc's coming-of-age ceremony ended.

What followed was a new situation for the Knights of Favonius.

The former Inspector General Eroch had betrayed the Knights, with evidence being conclusive.

The entire Inspectorate, except for a few low-ranking inspectors who had no qualifications to have much contact with Eroch, were all, without exception, beheaded and thrown into the sea to feed the fish.

With Eroch, that malignant tumor, gone, the entire Knights of Favonius could be said to have taken on a brand-new look.

Many knights felt they could breathe much easier.

Gu Chen, Varka, and the others returned to the Knights.

With Eroch and his accomplices gone, Varka was in a very good mood and laughed, "Now, your prestige in the entire Knights of Favonius has surpassed mine."

"Hmm, so you're saying I should lead a coup later?" Gu Chen mused.

Upon hearing this, Varka laughed and scolded, "This position will be yours sooner or later, what's the rush!"

"Just a joke."

Gu Chen shook his head and then said, "The Inspectorate cannot be left without a leader. The Inspectorate needs to have its capabilities restored. Who would be suitable for this position?"

Varka began to ponder.

The position of Inspector General requires someone who is impartial and incorruptible.

After all, they are inspecting their own colleagues; their heart must be iron-willed to see the truth in details that are difficult to uncover.

Varka thought about it and shook his head, "I can't think of anyone suitable. How about we let Diluc do it? This kid is like a brick—move him wherever he's needed."

Gu Chen laughed upon hearing this, "He just came of age, and you're already piling burdens on him?"

"Are you reluctant? That's fine, there's no problem with you holding the position of Inspector General concurrently," Varka said.

Gu Chen's expression turned serious, and he said righteously, "Young people need to be tempered. I think Diluc is quite good. After more tempering, he will be a pillar of the Knights."

Varka didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

They returned all the way to the Grand Master's office and sat down.

Jean immediately brewed a cup of coffee for the two of them.

Perhaps because she had spent many nights staying up late over the years, Jean's coffee-making skills were quite good.

Sipping the coffee, Varka asked, "The death of a Harbinger is a major event after all. I wonder how Snezhnaya plans to respond?"

He began to calculate.

Going to war directly was obviously impossible.

But there would inevitably be great diplomatic pressure, though these could all be fended off.

The only thing to worry about was the secret retaliation from Snezhnaya.

"Still the same saying."

"Soldiers come to block, water comes to cover."

Gu Chen took a sip of coffee, stretched, and then said slowly, "It's getting late, Jean. Go back and rest early, don't stay up late."

Jean was slightly stunned, then nodded obediently, "Okay."

Afterward, Gu Chen and Varka exchanged greetings and left.

In Mondstadt, it wasn't just the Fatui who were active; there were also some merchants from Snezhnaya.

The Knights of Favonius had no intention of hiding the fact that a Harbinger had been intercepted and killed.

You plotted against me first, and I can't kill you?

Some Fatui and Snezhnayan merchants who were purely responsible for diplomatic affairs were extremely uneasy, fearing that the Knights would settle scores.

But the Knights clearly had no intention of settling scores with them.

Unless relations between countries are completely severed, diplomacy must exist. Even if it's just a symbolic presence, it's done for appearances so that everyone looks good.

As for the Snezhnayan merchants.

If they don't break Mondstadt's laws, the Knights couldn't be bothered to pay attention to them.

If they do break Mondstadt's laws, then sorry, the Mora needed to improve the Knights' food will have to come from you.