Miyashiro directly picked up the dandelion wine bottle Eula had left, poured himself a glass, and after taking a small sip, his brows furrowed. Then, to Eula's bewilderment, he handed the glass to her.
Miyashiro: "A favor?"
Eula: "What do you mean?"
Miyashiro: "You're a Cryo Vision user, right? Help me chill this wine."
...This...this is too much!
Eula was clearly so angered by Miyashiro's words that her breathing quickened, causing her firm, full chest to become even more prominent. Seeing this, Miyashiro immediately recalled what had happened on Dragonspine before, and suddenly felt a dryness in his throat.
Eula ungraciously took the glass from Miyashiro's hand. Her Vision on her chest immediately glowed brightly. Eula gently blew a breath into the glass, and the room-temperature wine instantly became a cold drink. Then, Eula reluctantly returned the glass to Miyashiro.
After Miyashiro took the glass from Eula, he took a small sip, and his brows immediately relaxed.
Miyashiro: "Indeed, wine is always better with ice."
Eula: "Hmph! If you want ice in the future, find a bartender yourself. My Vision isn't for doing this kind of thing. This grudge, I've noted it down."
Seeing this, Miyashiro also retracted his playful, teasing smile and very seriously asked Eula a question: "Spindrift Knight Eula, there's something I want to know. If your family once again chooses to stand against Mondstadt, will you choose to support the Lawrence Family, whose blood flows in your veins, or the Knights of Favonius, to which you currently belong?"
Eula couldn't help but frown upon hearing this question: "What do you mean? Isn't the Lawrence Family always at odds with Mondstadt?"
Miyashiro: "My meaning is, if the Lawrence Family wages war against the Knights of Favonius to reclaim jurisdiction over Mondstadt City, which side will you choose?"
Eula was directly stunned by Miyashiro's words and instinctively retorted: "How is that possible? I... I..."
Eula was about to argue, but she immediately thought of the education she had received since childhood, and the Lawrence Family elders' constant obsession with avenging Mondstadt and restoring the glory of the Lawrence Family. This made her uncertain if, one day in the future, this might become a reality.
Eula: "It's impossible. Today's Mondstadt no longer has room for a Lawrence Family uprising. Although I know the Lawrence Family has always been obsessed with restoring its glory, the current Lawrence Family has no money, no power, and no unparalleled combat strength to support their ambitions.
So, I have always regarded the Lawrence Family's obsession as nothing more than their empty delusions."
Miyashiro: "If it were any other time, there would indeed be no room for the Lawrence Family to maneuver, but now is different. Grand Master Varka has led ninety percent of the Knights of Favonius away from Mondstadt on an expedition, leaving Mondstadt City incredibly vulnerable.
Furthermore, there are currently delegations from Inazuma and Snezhnaya in Mondstadt City. The combat strength that the Lawrence Family lacks can be supplemented by the Inazuma Delegation or the Snezhnaya Delegation.
As for the cost of employing the Inazuma Delegation or the Snezhnaya Delegation, how much do you think the Lawrence Family would share the profits of Mondstadt City with us once they regain control?
With money, power, and strength, I don't believe the Lawrence Family, which has been dormant for a thousand years, can resist this golden opportunity. Eula, do you believe it yourself?"
Eula's face turned pale upon hearing this. The effects of the alcohol earlier were instantly sobered by a third due to these shocking words.
Eula seemed to suddenly remember something and said: "Are you saying that your Inazuma Delegation is planning this? I remember now, my uncle was clamoring to talk to you tonight. Was it for this?"
Miyashiro: "If Mondstadt is controlled by the Knights of Favonius, Inazuma and Mondstadt would establish equal diplomatic relations, and the benefits would be negligible.
However, if we support the Lawrence Family in regaining political power, then the Inazuma Delegation, having provided such great assistance to the Lawrence Family, could demand Mondstadt to submit and pay more than half of its annual taxes to Inazuma. Wouldn't that be normal?
Given such a huge difference, Spindrift Knight Eula, do you think I, as the Inazuma Regent, should consider this?"
Eula: "You... you... shameless! And the Knights of Favonius welcomed you into the city with such fanfare, never expecting that they would let a thief in!"
Miyashiro: "Don't speak so harshly. You've seen the attitude of Mondstadt City's residents towards you. No matter how much you contribute to Mondstadt, they will only focus on the Lawrence Family blood flowing in your veins.
Moreover, the Lawrence Family regaining control of Mondstadt would also benefit you. Furthermore, you are already the captain of the Knights of Favonius Reconnaissance Company, a mid-level officer within the Knights of Favonius. With you as an insider in the Knights of Favonius, you would undoubtedly provide significant assistance to the Lawrence Family."
Eula was startled by Miyashiro's terrifying suggestion: "You... you want me to be a traitor to the Knights of Favonius? I misjudged you. Amber even said you were a friend of the Honorary Knight and trusted you greatly."
To this, Miyashiro merely shrugged helplessly and said: "There's no other way. Ever since I became the Regent, I now consider issues more and more in terms of pros and cons, rather than right and wrong. Alright, Spindrift Knight Eula, make your choice.
If you choose the Lawrence Family, then congratulations, you will become a meritorious figure of the Lawrence Family, and no one will dare to discriminate against you again. They will only constantly fawn over you, just like the Lawrence Family members a thousand years ago.
But if you choose the Knights of Favonius, then I'm sorry, to prevent you from leaking secrets to the Knights of Favonius, I can only deal with you here."
After saying this, Miyashiro's originally black pupils instantly turned crimson, and an unparalleled oppressive force directly swept over Eula, firmly pressing half of her body onto the wine table. The hard wooden table even emitted a crisp cracking sound.
At this moment, Eula was both shocked by Miyashiro's strength, that mere aura could render her immobile, and on the other hand, her hatred for Miyashiro reached an unprecedented peak.
Lying on the table, Eula stared intently at Miyashiro, "Des... despicable!"
Miyashiro sat calmly in his chair, picked up the glass of wine he had earlier, and said placidly: "Now is not the time for such words. In consideration of you chilling this fine wine for me, I'll give you the time it takes to drink this glass to consider.
If I finish this glass of wine and you still haven't made a choice, then I can only assume you've chosen the Knights of Favonius."
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