eula lawrence - the spindrift knight

commissions - 04

"Let's get on with those commissions, shall we?"

"Alright." You and Eula stood up and silently walked to the location of the commission.

As you two inch closer and closer to the first commission, you decided to strike up a conversation to break through the eerie silence. 

"So, Eula, How did you exactly become a Knight?" You inquired.

"Well, as I am from the rivaling clan that opposes the knight's acting grandmasters clan, why wouldn't I infiltrate their ranks to destroy all the luck that comes to them? Me joining the knights is just a massive plan to destroy their whole kingdom! Ha, ha! Well, some people do think that way━While on the other hand, It's not really what I'm doing. I joined the knights in an attempt to resist my own family's cultures and doings, think of it as my perfect betrayal. I am trying to rid myself of my background, and these━people don't really notice who I am." Eula sighs.

"They think of me as an evil aristocrat that acts exactly like their ancestors! I despise them for doing that. But I can't really do anything. That'll only ruin their image of me, so I must hide. But, this ruins the actions I decide to take daily as well. Buying groceries, going to the tavern, walking outside of Mondstadt, all the things I do that require me to go outside and become the center of attention. " Eula claims with a downhearted voice. 

"It's amusing how I relate to you. But, this whole thing isn't about me. I know that feeling, but hey! Let's focus on the positives instead of the negatives. This is just a feeling━as time passes, it'll all disappear and you'll find this whole thing funny! It'll all go away, you just have to hang on." You uttered.

Eula snickered at your words. "Alright then. Let's just focus on the positivities. Not the negativities."

After a long walk, You and Eula finally reached the commission's location as you and the knight saw a stressed Merchant having trouble with a group of Hilichurls attacking the Merchant's cart filled with fruits and products.

Eula immediately dashes forward and hacks through a group of Hilichurls with a heavy cryo-infused attack, as Eula grunts and struggles to resist the Hilichurl's bat, she manages to force the Hilichurl backward, making it trip. You ran forward assisting Eula to persist against the hostile bunch of Hilichurls along with Eula. The fight went on for a while but once all the Hilichurls went out of sight, the two approached the Merchant. 

"Greetings, I am Captain Eula Lawrence. We are here to assist you on a commission." Eula greeted the Merchant but the Merchant didn't even want to come close to her, and it was visible from the Merchants eyes.

"Thank you so much, Traveler! You saved my life back there.." The Merchant shook your hand in an addition to the Merchant's many praise.

"Ah.. No problem! You should thank Eul-" Then the Merchant quickly cutted you off when you're close to saying Eula's name. 

"Also.. Traveler! Can you help me with my cart? After the fight, those Hilichurls kept beating my cart to ruins! Can you find some ropes and stable planks for me? Just one each will do!" The Merchant shouts his pleas to you while the merchant kneels. 

"Alright then. We'll just collect them. Keep an eye on the cart, and if something bad happens, just call for us." You assured the Merchant safety and you and the knight walked away, surveying the area if there are any ropes and planks. 

"I wonder.. That Merchant seemed nervous around you. Just like the shopkeeper of general goods." You claimed.

Eula scoffs. "Well, do expect that from the normal citizens of Mondstadt. I'm just a pariah, and they barely even think anything positive about me when I come to view. All of Mondstadt knows my name, and all I wish is to go to another nation where people don't judge me based on my name, even if it's just for a single minute." Eula said as she looked around, searching for the needed objects.

Then, what Eula said gave you an idea. "Hey.. What about we go to Liyue on a day where we don't have much business going around? It'll take much pressure off your head and i."

"Hm, that sounds preferable. I do have a friend from Liyue. And since you travel daily, I think you might've met her."

"And who that might be?" You ask. 

"Ah, she's Yanfei. She calls herself one of the legal experts in Liyue, I achieved a lot of knowledge from her during my visit to Liyue, she also happened to teach me an instrument called Bone Whistle." 

Once Eula mentioned Yanfei, you immediately remembered your encounter with her. "Oh, Yanfei! Yes, I have met her while I met Madame Ping. She's indeed well-versed in all things law, even Zhongli might be impressed!" You chuckled.

"Zhongli? Is he a familiar to Yanfei?" She inquired.

"Yup. Zhongli is familiar with Yanfei. Well.. Someone tried to make Yanfei an adepti but it happened to be that Yanfei rejected Someone's contract. So I guess you can call Yanfei a half-adepti, But I have a grudge she rejects that title. I think She'd prefer being called a"legal expert" over "half-adepti". 

"Interesting. I think that way too." She agrees with your claim.

After a few minutes, you two end up finding the needed materials and so you came back to the Merchant.

"Ah, Merchant, We're back. Here are the materials that you needed for repairing the cart." Eula hands them out and the Merchant snatched them quickly.

"Thank you so much, Traveler! You just saved my entire life." The Merchant threw all things complementary to you but for Eula, nothing came.

"Yes yes, we'll go now. Good luck with repairing that cart!" You quickly bid your farewells so that you and Eula quickly went away to the next commission. 

After you two finish those commissions you quickly lay down at the grass plain of Windrise.

"Goodness gracious, those commissions we're surely tiring and yet you have to do these commissions every single day! This is definitely a workout." Eula claimed.

You chuckled breathlessly and smiled. "Well, at least I get to venture out more. Staying inside isn't really my thing if you have observed." You sigh. "Well, Eula, do you want to go out to Liyue during a day's rest?" You requested her to venture out once again but this time it isn't commissions, it's Liyue!

"Alright, alright. I'll accept your invitation once again. But make sure you don't forget about this and you must arrive on time. Punctuality is one of the positives that people like you for."

After a couple of seconds resting, you remembered the groceries you and Eula brought.

"Wait, did we forget our groceries?" You asked.

"Hm, I think so." Eula replied. 

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