Eula was not afraid of the cold; in fact, she even liked it.
Thus, her tent didn't need to consider insulation, making the space much more spacious than a regular tent.
After returning, Eula stopped speaking and focused solely on preparing food for Su Xuan.
After the meal, both fell into an awkward silence with no topics to discuss.
The main reason was that Su Xuan wielding the Firmament Nail was too terrifying.
Eula's mind was filled with images of Su Xuan suddenly conflicting with someone, then dropping a Firmament Nail from the sky.
Everything except him would be obliterated.
The more she thought about it, the more terrified she became, and for a moment, Eula didn't dare initiate conversation with Su Xuan.
"You don't need to be so tense."
"Since you're a Diary Copy holder, I would never harm your life no matter what," Su Xuan said with a smile.
Hearing this, Eula stared wide-eyed and asked, "Just because I'm a Diary Copy holder, you won't harm my life?"
"Does that mean all Diary Copy holders have this privilege?"
Seeing Su Xuan nod in affirmation, Eula fell into confusion.
After thinking for a long time, she looked at Su Xuan with a puzzled gaze: "Is this really true?"
"I don't quite believe it."
"After all, once people have privileges, they tend to do many things beyond the rules."
"It only means not harming lives, but I never said those who cross my bottom line will have a good end," Su Xuan said leisurely.
Eula: "..."
"For example, for those who really don't listen and won't learn, I'll brick her directly into a wall."
"Tormenting her every few days—isn't that more satisfying than just killing her outright?"
Su Xuan's calm words made the Wavebreaker Knight's hair stand on end.
She laughed awkwardly to change the topic: "Actually, I'm quite curious about your matters with Lisa and Jean, I mean, um..."
"They're also Diary Copy holders, right? How did things between you..."
"Uh, I mean, how did it develop so quickly."
Eula looked at Su Xuan nervously.
这问题不至于显得自己不听招呼吧?
"Lisa is clever; she figured out the secret of being a Diary Copy holder and proactively sought me out, craving immortality."
"As for Jean, she hoped I could help Mondstadt resolve the Dragon Disaster and, under Lisa's guidance, came to me."
Su Xuan honestly answered Eula's question and added, "Actually, even if they didn't come to me, I would eventually find them."
"After all, Diary Copy holders are people I've selected who will eventually belong to me."
"It's just that if they come proactively, everyone can happily get what they want."
"If I go to them proactively, the flavor is entirely different."
"So I've always given everyone time to think and haven't revealed this idea."
Only then did Eula realize that Su Xuan never mentioned who held Diary Copies in the diary, nor what he would do to them.
So this guy was slowly fishing?
He's downright wicked.
And the clever Eula also understood the result of Su Xuan proactively coming to her door.
"If you were proactive, I guess it would be... forceful?" Eula asked tentatively.
Su Xuan nodded without denial: "Yes, and with the Qiankun Mirror in hand, I'm not afraid of you committing suicide."
Eula: "...."
This is simply lawless!
From the moment they obtained the Diary Copy, their fate was sealed as fish on Su Xuan's chopping board.
Eula couldn't help but recall Su Xuan's earlier words about waking up on an 800-square-meter bed and experiencing exclusive idol service.
So this guy wasn't just joking from the start.
"However, for many people, I can't proactively find them in a short time."
"After all, I believe many Diary Copy holders are smart, and interacting with them would take considerable time."
"For others, there's no need to rush."
"So everyone has ample time to decide the direction of this matter."
Eula finally understood Su Xuan's meaning.
Simply put, many Diary Copy holders craved using Su Xuan's power to achieve certain goals.
Both sides used such pretexts to board the ship first and buy tickets later.
Just like how Su Xuan incidentally helped Lisa gather much alchemical knowledge—this was emotional padding for both sides afterward.
In the end, Diary Copy holders benefited more, and the reason was simple: because they were Su Xuan's people.
"But..." Su Xuan changed the topic, looking Eula up and down: "Your matter is truly troublesome."
"You want to integrate into Mondstadt and hope its people change their view of the Lawrence Family."
"Regardless of the prejudices in Mondstadt people's hearts, most things your Lawrence Family has done are indeed hard to look at straight."
"Take your uncle Schubert, for example. That guy, to revive the Lawrence glory, collaborates with the Fatui to sell out Mondstadt's defenses."
"You say, with such behavior, even if you fight to the grave, Mondstadt people won't change their view of the Lawrence Family."
Eula: "?"
The Fatui coveting Mondstadt's defenses was no secret.
When the Dragon Disaster just started, the Fatui had already pressured Jean, hoping to take control of Mondstadt's defenses.
Now, with the Dragon Disaster resolved by Su Xuan, the Fatui's hope to take defenses via that fell through, but unexpectedly, they approached Schubert.
"What you said should be future events, right? I remember you can foresee the future."
Su Xuan had mentioned past and future in the diary, so Eula wasn't shocked.
She just never imagined her uncle would collude with the Fatui to betray Mondstadt's defenses.
"Hm, I'm not sure if my existence changes this, but when we return tomorrow, you can discuss it with Jean and the others."
"It's not too late to observe your uncle's behavior recently before deciding."
"So I say your matter is troublesome because you chose to protect Mondstadt's people yourself."
"If they don't appreciate it, I can't do anything."
"But if you want Mondstadt people to stop their verbal abuse, then fight violence with violence."
"I can back you to the hilt; even if you want to make Mondstadt's streets run with blood, I can help."
Eula's breath hitched.
Such an outcome was too terrifying, and not what she wanted, but Eula's heart felt warm.
Because Su Xuan had clearly stated he stood by her side.
Being chosen so firmly was something Eula never dared imagine in her life.
Moreover, Su Xuan was absolutely right; protecting Mondstadt's people was Eula's own choice, and if others didn't buy it, what could be done?
"Of course, there's another way to make Mondstadt people look at you differently."
"Currently, few know my identity. I can play the role of an invader antagonizing Mondstadt."
"Then, at the critical moment of Mondstadt's survival, you charge out first and drive me away."
"I think, fearing I might continue harming Mondstadt, they won't cold-shoulder the you who drove me away."
Hearing Su Xuan's scripted play.
The proud and elegant Wavebreaker Knight nearly burst out laughing regardless of image, quickly waving her hand: "No need, no need."
"Your status is so noble; how could I let you act out being defeated for my sake."
"You don't need to worry about my matters; they're not that big a deal actually."
Right now, Eula had no mood to think about Mondstadt's mess.
Rather than Mondstadt, better to think about how to interact with Su Xuan.
After all, as a Diary Copy holder, she'd eventually fall into his hands.
Getting on the 800-square-meter bed early would at least secure a good spot.
"I remember you want to collect exclusive idols; I have some knowledge of dance."
"How about I dance one for you now?" Eula said with sparkling eyes.
Su Xuan immediately gave a thumbs up: "I've long heard the Wavebreaker Knight's Ritual Dance is incomparably elegant; Su Xuan indeed wants to witness it."
"However, I hope Wavebreaker Knight keeps only the long boots and shawl when dancing this."
"Other things obscure your brilliance too much, so remove them all."
Eula: "!?"