Lawrence Manor.
In the typical Western-style decorated room, only a large bed and a wooden table that were incompatible with the environment could be seen. The room lacked furniture and seemed extremely empty.
Bai Zhe sat on a wooden chair nearby and looked at Mebius who suddenly fainted on the bed. With a worried look on his face, he gently held Mebius's hand in his hand. Her temperature was far lower than that of ordinary people. I can never feel at ease.
Now the Lawrence family, the Knights, etc. are far less important than Mebius in front of him. At this moment, Mebius's safety is placed first by Bai Zhe. ..
As Bai Zhe closed his eyes and raised his head slightly, letting out a helpless sigh, suddenly Mebius's voice echoed in his ears.
"I didn't expect that big brother, you actually care about people so much. This actually makes people cry."
Feeling that Mebius's hand was slightly stronger, he held Bai Zhe's hand in turn. Bai Zhe was relieved to see that Mebius still had the heart to joke.
Bai Zhe's black and red eyes stared at Mebius' face and asked, "Tell me, what happened to you just now? You suddenly fainted in pain."
Facing that questioning look, Mebius turned her head away guiltily and mumbled a bit vaguely. It was obvious that she hadn't found a good excuse yet and was probably still in a hurry at the moment.
Bai Zhe stretched out his hand and brushed away the hair sticking to Mebius's face and said, "Since you don't want to say it, forget it. There is no need to find some excuses to frustrate me."
Then he slowly moved his gaze to the sunset outside the window. Bai Zhe pulled his hands back, stood up, tidied his clothes and said, "You have a good rest, I will deal with things."
Mebius didn't respond but just looked at Bai Zhe's leaving back. Feeling a little annoyed about his own complacency and breaking the contract, he stretched out his hand to his chest and grabbed his clothes tightly.
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Bai Zhe, who was sitting at the long table in the restaurant, was concentrating on looking at the map. His inner thoughts were constantly speculating on the development of the situation. He was interrupted by the sound of rapid footsteps in his ears. He saw Mira holding a hand. A crumpled envelope ran up to him breathlessly.
Mira threw the letter on the table, placed her hands on the table, lowered her head and panted. The violent rise and fall of her chest showed how urgent this matter was.
Bai Zhe naturally understood what he meant and took the envelope and opened it to read.
"Kaia... the knights moved faster than I thought. The knights asked Kaia to negotiate first before they arrived around Jingfu Port, and specifically designated Yula to go there..."
At this moment, Mira's eyes were filled with heat and anxiety. She frowned and gritted her teeth and said angrily: "These guys from the Knights of the West Wind didn't give us a choice! They are still so arrogant when they arrived at Jingfu Port! This is Jingfu The port is the territory of the Lawrence family, not their Mondstadt!"
It is not difficult to see Mira's abnormal reaction to the Knights. It seems that not only the people in Mondstadt are full of hatred for the Lawrence family, but the people in Jingfu Port are also the same, isolating them thousands of miles away in a place where monsters are overflowing. The old Mondstadt area is simply a replica of isolation and bullying.
Bai Zhe rubbed the bridge of his nose but did not give any direct advice. Then he neatly folded the maps on the table and calmed Mira down before asking, "So, what are you going to do?"
This question actually stopped Mira. Often, you can get the answer just by looking for him...
After a rational analysis, if the war really started, the biggest losses would be in Jingfu Port and the Lawrence family. Even though the Lawrence family has thousands of years of wealth, money is often not the most important thing when it comes to war, but people.
Port Jingfu is about half the size of Mondstadt, and its population is only one-third of that of Mondstadt. Mondstadt has free laws and prosperous commerce, which is far beyond what Jingfu Port can match. This is because the Lawrence family is in power. This is very clear to Mira.
"I don't want to succumb to anyone, whether it's the Knights of the West Wind or the Gunnhild family. The same is true for the people of Jingfu Port. The people here have been spurned and expelled. Thousands of years ago, they still believed in us, I firmly believe in the Lawrence family... The Lawrence family will naturally not let them down.
Use your last strength to re-open a piece of pure land, which is Jingfu Port..."
"Mondstadt prides itself on being a city favored by the wind god and believes in the wind god... But we were the same way a thousand years ago, believing that the wind god Barbatos is protecting us. But now the wind god seems to have forgotten Jingfu Port and Lawrence. The family also once pioneered the wind and snow for Mondstadt, and shed sweat, tears, and blood..."
"It's been a thousand years, why have we been huddled here for a thousand years! Why are you still treating us so aggressively! I don't want to give in, I don't want to give in anymore!"
In an instant, Mira's emotions burst out, and the things buried deep in her heart also came out. It was the unwillingness of the Lawrence family, the pain of bearing the sins of the ancestors for thousands of years, and the stubbornness of not giving in.
At some unknown moment, Youla appeared behind Mira, but Bai Zhe remained expressionless, as if he had no intention of reminding her.
I saw Youla reaching out and gently stroking Mira's head, stroking her dazzling red hair and slowly said: "Get some rest, Mira. Leave the rest to me."
"Sister Yura..."
After sending Mira away, only Bai Zhe and Youla were left in the restaurant. Youla picked up the letter on the table and read it.
Bai Zhe was surprised when he saw the radiant Yora. He thought she would be brought down by the unscrupulous Lawrence family. It seems that she has overcome the desolation and fear in her heart. She wants to hold the family's banner and become the real Lawrence. The head of the family, in order to live up to the expectations of the family and the trust of the old head of the family.
"Bai Zhe, I will never forget your help to the Lawrence family in this life. It was you who asked Mira to comfort me. This is the fourth time you have helped me... and it actually made me feel so incompetent for the first time. You are the first. I will bear this grudge!"
"So, can I trust you?"
I saw Youla walking up to Bai Zhe and extending her hand as if inviting him. Her face showed anticipation and a hint of blush. She said nothing but waited quietly for Bai Zhe's answer.
Bai Zhe's eyes fell on Youla. He slowly raised his hand and put it on her hand, accepting the invitation from the knight.
"It seems that your Lawrence family owes me more than just a few ships. Think about how you can repay me in the future, Mr. Lawrence family head."
