"It's him! The one who raided Qingquan Town at night and made the wild boars pregnant!"
Facing the slander from the Knights of Favonius, Feng Yi, with a dark expression, beckoned to Eula.
"Sorry, Feng Yi, I didn't know it would turn out like this..."
Eula clasped her hands together and apologized to Feng Yi.
She had only been playfully chasing Feng Yi, not expecting things to escalate.
Feng Yi's face was grim, his indifferent eyes eerily calm.
Worried that Feng Yi might lose his temper and cause trouble, Eula quickly stepped forward to apologize.
"It's alright, it's not your fault, don't worry. I'm easy to talk to. Just explain it clearly to them. If they don't believe, then I'll have to 'persuade them with reason'!"
Feng Yi said calmly, mentally renaming his weapon to "Reason"!
However, his "persuasion with (material) reason" was quite painful!
Feng Yi suddenly realized that his experience of being wronged, though unbearable, might not even be a drop in the ocean compared to the grievances Eula had endured!
Eula was ostracized and isolated by the people of Mondstadt, some Knights of Favonius, and all members of the Lawrence family...
Her feelings of being misunderstood were far greater than his.
Yet, Eula always learned to adjust her mindset and prove everything with her actions!
Frankly, this was something he could learn from!
Seeing Eula's anxious back as she explained to the Knights of Favonius, Feng Yi felt a sense of relief. He decided he would go easy on them during his "persuasion with reason" later!
"Esteemed Knights, please allow me to explain. Mr. Feng Yi is a friend of Acting Grand Master Jean. He is not a bad person..."
Eula patiently repeated herself.
"Who knows if you're deliberately covering for this criminal? The Lawrence family is tainted with corrupt and despicable noble blood. They are full of lies and wicked schemes...
I opposed allowing anyone from the Lawrence family to join the sacred Knights of Favonius from the start. If it weren't for Acting Grand Master Jean vouching for you, what do you think you are?"
Evidently, among the accompanying Knights of Favonius were those who harbored animosity towards Eula.
Once they began to sway public opinion, the onlookers turned their accusations towards Eula.
It was more satisfying to curse a sinner from the Lawrence family than to condemn an insignificant criminal!
Of course, there were many neutral knights and passersby, but in such muddy waters, even appearing innocent was a fault.
They could only restrain themselves from joining the denunciation of Eula, but they were powerless to defend her!
Hearing this, Eula fell silent. The light in her eyes gradually dimmed.
Eula was accustomed to such harsh scolding.
However, she never argued back verbally, only proving herself through actions.
'If I can shield Feng Yi from misunderstanding and trouble, then being condemned this time might have some value!'
With this thought, Eula's dimming eyes began to regain their light.
Her status as a criminal unexpectedly proved useful!
With that in mind, Eula lowered her head and quietly endured the curses from all around.
Suddenly, the light and shadows before her changed, growing somber. Simultaneously, the curses ceased.
Eula looked up in confusion, finding that the one blocking the light was none other than Feng Yi!
Feng Yi stood solemnly before Eula, holding his spear, his indifferent gaze sweeping over the onlookers.
A powerful oppressive aura, like a sharp blade, pierced their hearts, forcing them to hold their breath!
Feng Yi's gaze held the majestic divine might of a god, the terror of disregarding all beings, and no one dared to meet his eyes.
Wherever Feng Yi's gaze fell, people's eyes darted away. Even the Knights of Favonius who had been shouting the loudest did the same.
"I've just arrived in Mondstadt and wish to avoid trouble, but if trouble finds me, I will purge it!"
Feng Yi glanced at the silenced crowd, then slammed his spear onto the ground with a resonant *thud*.
This resounding impact felt like an invisible hand grabbing everyone's heart and squeezing it, instilling a deep chill in them.
"As born beings, while we cannot choose our origins, we can decide our own lives. You incompetent individuals, instead of striving for self-improvement and achieving something, you point fingers at others' backgrounds, as if that makes you superior. What's the difference between your actions and those of the old nobles who once disdained others?"
Feng Yi grew increasingly angry. He wished he could throw these social parasites, who were useless at everything but expert at spewing venom, into the sea to feed the Ba Jiu!
Ba Jiu: *Cough cough, don't throw everything at me, I don't eat garbage!*
This was the first time Eula had experienced the feeling of being protected.
Ever since she chose to sever ties with her noble identity, solitude had become the main melody of her life.
Living alone, being misunderstood alone, cheering herself on alone...
This feeling of being protected... felt so good!
Eula felt a warm sense of happiness, a little sweet!
Feng Yi's back loomed larger in her vision, seemingly about to consume the entire world.
Eula watched this scene quietly, a genuine smile curling her lips.
Feng Yi: *Hoo ~ That felt good!*
He channeled his divine power, guiding the might of a river god to intimidate these scumbags, freezing them in place and forcing them to listen to his scolding for over half an hour.
He hadn't intended to do this, but seeing them bullying Eula again, he couldn't help himself.
This spiritual deterrence ability was naturally released with his inner frustration.
Feng Yi was now free of his worries and felt refreshed!
"Uh... Eula, do you want to say a few words?"
Feng Yi ran out of things to say and prepared to let Eula take over, to vent some of her own frustrations.
"No, Feng Yi, thank you! Mwah~"
Eula smiled warmly, thanked Feng Yi for his kindness, gave him a light peck on the cheek, and then, with her hands behind her back, walked towards the Knights' headquarters with a cheerful stride.
For the answer of her future, Eula felt she had found a suitable candidate!
"Eula, don't walk so fast, wait for me!"
Feng Yi touched the warm imprint on his cheek, looking in disbelief at Eula, who was skipping towards the Knights' headquarters.
Eula seemed to have changed!
Feng Yi snapped his fingers, dispelled the spiritual pressure, and quickly ran to catch up with Eula.
Hearing the hurried footsteps behind her, Eula smiled sweetly and deliberately slowed her pace, waiting for someone to catch up.
As for the group who had just cursed Eula, after Feng Yi withdrew his spiritual pressure, they all collapsed to the ground. They looked at Feng Yi's retreating back in unison, their hearts pounding with fear.
At the same time, a strong stench wafted from beneath them, attracting passersby who covered their noses in amazement. Ashamed, they all fled, covering their faces.
Those who had enjoyed spitting on Eula now finally experienced the feeling of being spat upon by others...