Archon of Minus

Chapter 37:Abuse talk makes situations awkard

Eula usually had her way around a conversation, whenever the other party found the conversation pleasant or not. However, as those words left Kumagawa's mouth, she was at a loss for words.

She froze up. She was the proud weilder of a Cryo Vision, yet she froze up.

No one called her something a cold beauty before. Most people she talks to request for her to leave them alone, or there's also hee family who just calls her a dissapoinment.

However, she still had a job to do, sh she had to ckear her head. She quickly composed herself and turned to answer Lumine.

Eula:That's right. I heard the commotion and came as swiftly as I could, only to find you two already fighting the Fatui. Not only that, you were making quick work of them, too! If I didn't make my move, you would have been able to take all the credit! Still, I'm glad you're unscathed. Confronting that number of Fatui at once can be dangerous.

Lumine:Actually, I'm quite used to fighting the Fatui.

Kumagawa:[Don't you mean us?]

Lumine:I believe there is a clear line between fighting and just pure slaughter.

Kumagawa:[If words are to ve believed, such lines don't apply to me...]

He wasn't trying to brag or be arrogant. Rather, it was something Zenkichi told him once.

Zenkichi said that there must be a clear line between being an genius and being an idiot. He then later remarked that both Kumagawa and Medaka used that line like a jump rope.

Paimon:Uh...Sorry, Paimon doesn't understand what you mean...But thanks for your concern.

Eula:Concern? Why would I be concerned for the safety of my arch-enemies?

Paimon:"Arch-enemies"? Wait a minute! You were saying how glad you were that we were "unscathed" a second ago!

Eula:By which I meant, if you were injured, I'd have to escort two strangers guilty of stealing my targets all the way back to Mondstadt...Which would mean you'd caused me even more trouble...My vengeance would be swifter still!

Paimon:Huh? So that's how you see all this!

Kumagawa:[She's dedicated, you have to give her that.]

Paimon:That's one way to put it...

Lumine:So you must be Eula?

Eula:Yes, that's me.

Paimon:Paimon thinks she's pretty strange...Although, at least we can communicate with her.

Eula:You dare to call someone you've just met "strange"? Forget the aristocracy, that's rude even by normal standards!

Kumagawa:[Ah, there is a cultural barrier already! Please forgive her. It true that might be rude from any form of etiquete stadard...But by the clues we have, this is normal by Paimonal standards.]

Paimon:Hey!

Eula:Speaking of which...How do you know my name?

Paimon:These two are the Honorary Knights of the Knights of Favonius. And speaking of rude, we're trying to investigate an aristocrat named Schubert Lawrence. He's so obsessed with etiquette that he's not even willing to speak with us.

Eula:Hahaha! I understand now. That's my uncle alright. But why do you mean to investigate him?

Lumine:He may be secretly involved with the Fatui.

Eula:I see...Haha, you have some nerve defaming a family member right in front of me. I will have vengeance for this, too!

Paimon:No, no, no! This is an assignment from Master Jean! It's just an investigation, that's all!

Lumine:Aren't you worried about your uncle?

Eula:To the everyday citizens of Mondstadt, everyone in the Lawrence clan is scum. It's natural for rumors and unwarranted gossip to lead to such suspicion.

Eula seems to be used to such thing. This something Kumagawa is familiar with as well.

He admits that his actions are not very moral, but people take it a bit far. Really, he just gave a beating to the Plus Six and Loser Team when he enrolled at Hakoniwa, after which they attacked him first might him add, and then suddenly everyone acted like he was pure evil.

Or the other extrem. When he took down Jakago Aki and her Student Council and Suisou and then the entire student body started to think of him as a hero.

But well, he supposed that was just how human bias worked. Nothing he can do here.

Paimon:Hard to avoid such a reputation when you're known as the ruthless rulers of Old Mondstadt.

Eula:So that's what you think of me? Yet another transgression to avenge...

Paimon:But didn't you say it first!? Argh...

Eula:Hahaha, curious...We've only just met, and you've already given me three causes for vengeance. It's been a while since I've encountered anyone as interesting as you.

Lumine:Your definition of curious is...Curious.

Kumagawa:[And there she is again, ladies and gentlemen! The Great Negociator Lumine! Her words had left us in awe once again.]

Kumagawa proclaimed loudly as he used his hands to emphasis Lumine in her entirety. At that the blonde traveler rolled her eyes foundly, after which giving a playful nudge to his chest with the back of her hand.

Lumine:Quite, you...

Eula:I assume you need me to teach you the conduct of the Lawrence clan. Only then will you finally be able to communicate with my uncle, correct?

Paimon:That's right. Amber told us to come and talk to you.

Eula:Well then, let's begin your training immediately. It'll be easier to train when we're back in Mondstadt, we'll require other people.

Lumine:But aren't you plotting vengeance against us?

Kumagawa:[Now, now, let's not get too hasty. If you ask me, she has been very nice since we started talking. She was even relieved I got out unschatched, wgen people usually ask why don't I make the world a favor and kill myself with their weapons, or some just want me to use my own weapon because they'd be too disgusted by me touching something they owned. She's even willing to put her vengeance on hold until we reach the city!]

At those words, the three girls fell silent. It was really something that Kumagawa can just talk about the hatred directed at him, as well as the abuse he suffered, so casually.

Not something good by any means. But it was something nonetheless.

Eula:Maybe I can take my vengeance bu buying you a drink...We can put that aside for now. Besides, if it's the Acting Grand Master's assignment, and Amber's the one who recommended me, I should comply.