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"I don't know, but I only care that I don't want you to get hurt!" Lin Feng looked earnestly at Eula.
"Hmph, this grudge is noted!" Blushing, Eula turned and retreated to her room.
Lin Feng chuckled slyly. Go ahead and remember it; the more grudges, the better. That way, you won't forget me.
***
Upon returning home, Kaeya wasted no time and immediately uploaded his heroic battle footage online.
"Captain Kaeya is truly impressive!"
"The Fatui dare to invade Mondstadt's territory? Eliminate them all!"
"Hmph, so childish!" Rosaria commented before stepping out into the night.
Inside one of the Fatui's strongholds, several members were strategizing on how to retaliate against Mondstadt and the Knights of Favonius.
"What if we lure monsters towards Mondstadt?"
"That would be too challenging; perhaps..."
Suddenly, a shadow appeared outside their stronghold.
"Who goes there?!" The Fatui raised their guard, gripping their weapons tightly.
"Chuckle, In the name of the Anemo Archon Barbatos, perish!" With a cold sneer, Rosaria launched her attack on the unsuspecting Fatui.
Caught off-guard by Rosaria's sudden assault, the unprepared Fatui struggled to defend themselves. Before long, Rosaria emerged from the stronghold, her face stained with blood - all belonging to the Fatui.
***
At Dawn Winery, Diluc tightened his sleeves and scoffed coldly, "The Fatui again? The Knights of Favonius are truly weak. If it were up to me, not a single Fatui would remain within Mondstadt's borders, hmph!"
With that, he swiftly left the winery. As the wealthiest man in Mondstadt, locating a Fatui stronghold was as easy as pie for him.
"Ha ha ha! Our plan is bound to be successful; tomorrow, Mondstadt will be engulfed by a blizzard!"
"Oh really?" Diluc emerged, wielding a large sword with graceful ease.
"Who are you?" The Fatui immediately grew wary, sensing hostile intent from Diluc.
"If I borrow the little one's term, call me the Champion of Justice!" Diluc replied coldly, eyeing the Fatui members.
"It doesn't matter who you are, leave our Fatui territory at once!" they demanded angrily.
"Chuckle, this is still Mondstadt. How dare you claim any territory here, Fatui?" Diluc sneered, raising his sword high.
"Hmph, we Fatui..." Before they could finish their sentence, Diluc interrupted them.
"Judgment!" Diluc muttered under his breath, summoning a blazing phoenix that charged towards the Fatui agents.
Their eyes widened, and amidst the scorching inferno, they ceased to breathe.
Such is the power of physical interruption.
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With multiple Fatui outposts taken down, early the next morning, their diplomat arrived at the Knights of Favonius to lodge a formal protest.
Coincidentally, Lin Feng was training his subordinates when he encountered one of the individuals who had approved inappropriate videos for children. Unexpectedly, this person had been hired despite their questionable judgment. Lin Feng was in the process of correcting their misguided views.
"Do you realize that exposing kids to such content can seriously harm their mental and emotional well-being?" Lin Feng looked at him earnestly, trying to drive home the importance of his words.
"Then just don't let kids watch it! What are they doing with smartphones anyway?" The employee returned Lin Feng's gaze, acting as if his stance were perfectly reasonable.
"Even adults might lose control after seeing those videos, leading to potential criminal activities!" Feeling somewhat exasperated, Lin Feng patiently explained once more.
Suddenly, a loud shout echoed into Lin Feng's office.
"The Knights of Favonius must provide an explanation to the Fatui, or else Snezhnaya's iron cavalry will crush Mondstadt!"
Hearing this, Lin Feng hastily stepped outside. Were the Fatui truly being so audacious? Lisa also emerged, accompanied by Kaeya.
"I cannot agree to your demands; these Foolish Fools will not be released!" Jean shook her head firmly. Although Mondstadt abhorred war, if the Fatui sought to oppress them, they would stand their ground and fight when necessary.
"Very well, you'll regret this!" The Fatui diplomat snorted coldly before leaving the Knights' headquarters.
"Captain Jean, what's going on?" Kaeya looked at Jean with confusion, seeking an explanation.
"The Fatui's numerous outposts have been dismantled, and she believes our Knights were responsible," Jean explained, addressing everyone present.
"This is outrageous bullying! Even if we did it, so what? This isn't Snezhnaya!" Lin Feng expressed indignantly.
"It seems those Fatui have grown too accustomed to their arrogance! If they dare bully you, I'll make sure they experience some tingling sensations they won't forget." Lisa chuckled, looking at Jean sympathetically.
"All right, back to work, everyone!" Rubbing her temples, Jean dismissed the group. Despite the uncertainty, she needed to write a letter to Grand Master Farga. In case the Fatui truly attacked, the Knights of Favonius within the city alone wouldn't suffice to defend against them.
Back in his office, Lin Feng's anger simmered as he thought about their situation. Both he and Eula were injured, yet the Fatui still had the audacity to demand explanations.
Upon returning, he instructed everyone to familiarize themselves with operating smartphones and reviewing live-stream videos. Meanwhile, he focused on editing footage, particularly highlighting his and Eula's injuries.
Quickly completing the video, he promptly uploaded it using the official Knights of Favonius account.
"Recently, the Fatui attempted to trigger an avalanche by bombing the snow-capped mountains. The Knights of Favonius foiled their plot. During the battle, Spindrift Knight Eula and Cyber Knight Lin Feng sustained injuries; however, their unwavering bravery safeguarded Mondstadt's peace."
"The Knights of Favonius urge all citizens of Mondstadt to monitor the movements of the Fatui within the city, preventing any further schemes aimed at harming our homeland. Emergency contact number..."
The video showcased several images of Eula's wounds, intentionally included by Lin Feng to gradually improve her reputation among the Mondstadters.
"Damned Fatui, how vile! Although I'm not fond of going to church, tomorrow I'll definitely be there, keeping a close eye on those Fatui!"
"Hmph, Eula is Mondstadt's Sinner. Don't even try to whitewash her reputation!"
Seeing this comment, Lin Feng grew furious and immediately responded using the official account.
"Eula is an exceptional warrior of our Knights of Favonius. She has never posed any threat to Mondstadt's safety. On the contrary, she has repeatedly defended Mondstadt, often sustaining injuries in the process!"
"You may not like her, but you must not insult her! If you continue spreading false rumors about a hero of Mondstadt, the Knights of Favonius will arrest you!"
After typing this response, Lin Feng felt a great sense of relief. Bullying my Eula day after day? Do you think I don't exist?!
"Bro, your comment might be a bit harsh. This time, she truly defended Mondstadt!"
"That's right. Although she always talks about holding grudges, when I was in danger near the snow-capped mountains, it was she who saved me. Thinking back now, I feel embarrassed for insulting her before!"
"Treating Mondstadt's heroes like this, who would dare to save Mondstadt in the future? Let's stick to the facts - this time, I'm supporting her!"
As Lin Feng saw the overwhelming support in the comments, he experienced an inexplicable sense of pride.