Chapter 202

"You're being willful and playful; don't mock an innocent child."

"Right, right, right. You work for Teyvat; your status and position are special compared to ours."

"But, have you sent even a single letter over these ten-plus years to ask about his situation?"

"Do you know what day his birthday is?"

"He doesn't know it himself, and neither do I."

"I privately set the day I met him as his birthday."

"Every year on this day, I go to accompany him once."

"The coming-of-age ceremony a while back was also spent together with him."

"Although... although it wasn't as colorful as with the other Knights of Favonius..."

"But at least, he already has many good companions by his side."

Mentioning companions.

Alice's heart gave a jolt.

She could still remember her unrestrained laughter when she first heard Su Bai say he had friends.

Thinking of it now, her face feels burning hot and uncomfortable.

"I can tell you responsibly that, compared to you, I care more about this child Su Bai; I like him very much."

Varka irritably ran his hands through his hair.

His passionate words instantly left Alice speechless.

"I valued his firm will and powerful talent."

"Having him establish an independent Knights of Favonius was indeed to help me rectify certain internal flaws within the Knights of Favonius."

"But, what I hope more is that in this process, he can be accepted by this city, and in the future succeed me as Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius."

"Originally, everything developed very smoothly; perhaps, as you say, his fate carries luck."

"But who could have thought that fellow Ilok would die at his hands..."

Venti: "Savior, Grand Master Varka, you are the savior of Mondstadt."

Varka: "Uh, Lord Barbatos, what do you mean..."

Zhong Li: "He means that Mondstadt has finally appeared an absolutely positive figure, and can finally change the problem of Mondstadt's reputation."

Dvalin: "It was not easy."

Eula: "Sigh, this Grand Master looks lax, often deceiving simple children, but his heart is indeed very kind."

Razor: "I agree."

Rosaria: "Hmm, although the old man is very nagging, he is indeed a good person."

Alice: "It's over; my Master's reputation has plummeted."

Kujou Sara: "Uh, I really can't imagine Young Lady Alice having such a day of being lost and dispirited."

Yae Miko: "Oh my, the divine punishment descended by the Traveler."

Lisa: "However, since Su Bai is so lucky, I suppose nothing bad will happen this time."

Yuan Shang: "Definitely nothing will happen; Su Ye can't possibly lose his life over a minor character, right?"

Mo Na: "This... are you saying the old woman's divination was inaccurate?"

Barbados: "....."

After Varka vented his frustrations to Alice.

He returned to his seat and sat down again.

His voice also became much calmer.

"This matter has not yet been definitively categorized at present."

"I am trying to find a way to reverse all of this."

"I hope he really is as lucky as you say, lucky enough for us to find a shred of evidence to exonerate him."

However, not long after Varka finished speaking.

The office door was suddenly pushed open forcefully.

Varka's expression changed drastically.

He was just about to look up and angrily scold whoever had no manners, not knowing to knock before entering.

In the instant he looked up, he saw the excited and agitated Jean Gunnhildr.

Behind her was the equally agitated Eula Lawrence.

And Diluc, with a blank expression.

"Grand Master, my lord, we have found favorable evidence."

Jean excitedly reported her discovery.

"According to our investigation, we found that the Beast Realm Hounds that attacked the Knights of Favonius were deliberately led to the rear of the Knights of Favonius."

"That person was Ilok's subordinate."

Diluc: "I expected it long ago; that fellow would certainly sell out his comrades for merit and honor."

Arataki Itto: "Ho, having someone like that exist within the Knights of Favonius is quite dangerous."

Tianquan Ningguang: "Sigh, such things cannot be said to be reasonable, but their existence is a normal phenomenon."

Lisa: "Tsk, Su Bai Lawrence's luck is indeed great; it turns out Jean and the others helped him."

Xia Luodi: "Hmm... the situation looks seemingly simple, but is actually very complex; player Jean has finally made her move."

Keqing: "Jean has hidden for a long time; has she finally become that most crucial player?"

Kaeya: "As expected of Master Jean; she does not act unless she acts, and when she acts, it is a move that secures victory."

Eightfold Kami-ko: "Previously, it was the Samsara Traveler who saved their loved ones—now is it the loved one saving the Samsara Traveler?"

Jean: "N-no, that's not it—I chose to help Su Bai Laurens because I didn't want Mondstadt to lose such an outstanding knight."

Tianquan Ningguang: "Hehehe, it's over—if Jean was also this hesitant to express her feelings in a past life, someone with intent would've taken him away."

{The reversal of events left the entire populace of Mondstadt stunned. }

{No one expected the Inspector of the Windrider Knights to commit such a betrayal against Mondstadt's knights. }

{From this moment on, even Mondstadt citizens who had previously used this to attack Su Bai Laurens's identity fell silent. }

{Su Bai Laurens was released without charge. }

{The Windrider Knights were lifted from restriction. }

{They rushed to the scene immediately, wanting to bring Su Bai back to the Knights. }

{But they were told Su Bai had already been taken away by someone important. }

{And they were instructed to wait at the Knights' headquarters—all was well. }

{"So the one who took Su Bai away was none other than Young Lady Alice?"}

{Mondstadt Library. }

{Lisa stared in disbelief at Jean before her. }

{"Yes, Eula received an urgent message from her companions—they need to handle some trouble."}

{"Eula entrusted me with welcoming Su Bai, and asked me to apologize to him."}

{"She'll make it up to him when she returns."}

{"Sigh…" Lisa was deeply troubled. }

{She sighed: "After all that effort on your part, you're just letting him go?"}

{"Huh?" Jean's cheeks flushed red. "What are you talking about?"}

{"Ah, my Dandelion Knight, my dear," Lisa no longer knew how to lecture her friend, who only ever worked. }

{"You're always so eager in your duties—even impatient."}

{"But why do you become so slow and dull when it comes to personal feelings?"}

{"Are you still worried about the Guenhild and Laurens affair?"}

{Lisa patted Jean's shoulder, encouraging her: "I think you're putting too much pressure on yourself."}

{"Right now, Su Bai Laurens's reputation isn't that bad."}

{"Even if you interact with him, it won't bring negative consequences to your family."}

{"Besides, Grand Master Falgar clearly favors him, and Young Lady Alice seems to have an important connection with him."}