Chapter XVII

Inside the office of the head of the Jean family.

Kaeya was expressionless and walked in without knocking.

"What's wrong? Kaeya, what's the matter? ”

Jean stood up and looked at the cavalry captain she trusted the most, with some confusion.

“...”

"Nothing, Captain Jean."

The indifference on Kaeya's face suddenly melted, and the smile on her face returned to her usual hearty smile.

"It's just a little confusing, do you think that the recent changes in Deputy Head of Asian seem to be a little too big?"

"It's... There are indeed some. Jean pondered for a moment, then agreed.

When she was in the hospital room that day, she noticed something different.

This middle-aged man deviated from the one she remembered.

"Maybe it's because of the attack."

"You also know his age, maybe he will retire in a few years."

Jean didn't pay much attention.

"Is that so..."

Kaeya stroked her chin, her bare one-eyed narrowing slightly.

"Well, is there anything else you have to do?"

"Nope." Kaeya smiled.

......

Back in the room, Ye Feng's words still echoed in Kaeya's mind.

"Aristocrats, Fatui executives, Stormterror, recruits..."

He's not one to hesitate.

It's just that in this matter, it needs to be carefully considered.

I don't know how long it took, but night fell.

Kaeya's body remained motionless, maintaining this posture.

After a while, he sighed heavily, and the confusion in his eyes dissipated.

The Deputy Commander was right, only by silencing the nobles who were hindering the recruitment plan would Mondstadt survive this crisis.

As long as the result is just, that's fine, and it doesn't matter what the process is.

He put on his black mask and took the slightly wrinkled and heavy list out of his pocket, the fierceness in his eyes flashing.

......

Three days later, the Order convened an emergency meeting.

At this time, some uninvited guests also broke into the building of the Order.

Negotiations between the Fatui and the Knights have begun once again.

Tension gripped every corner of the building.

Along the way, Ye Feng saw many solemn and hurried West Knights.

Large numbers of soldiers are being mobilized.

Many citizens of Mondstadt gathered in front of the Knights' gates, curiously gazing at this rare sight.

However, it didn't take long for several knights to step forward and rudely disperse the crowd of onlookers.

It's still the familiar conference room.

The damage left by that day had been completely swept away, and the silver-white square table had been replaced with a pitch-black color.

Ye Feng pushed open the door, and the quarrel inside could be heard from afar.

"Captain Qin, you need to give us an explanation for this matter."

"The Fatui diplomat has disappeared in Mondstadt and has not been seen yet, and we have reason to suspect that he has been murdered by some of you."

A Fatui diplomat snorted coldly, a little emotional.

"This matter has nothing to do with us, and I can assure you that I have never given any orders in this regard."

Jean clenched her fists, not to be outdone.

"You're just one member missing, but our Knights have nearly ten captain-level people missing, how do you explain this?"

"If this is what you did, I ask you to stop further and release them immediately!"

She slapped the table heavily, unable to hide her anger.

"Joke, what does the disappearance of your people have to do with us Fatui." Female diplomats are at loggerheads.

"I don't care what is going on in your Order, but I am now officially informing you that if the perpetrators are not sent to our garrison within three days, we will not hesitate to use any means, including force, until the matter is thoroughly investigated."

"You, you're threatening Mondstadt?"

Qin stood up, and the cold killing intent on her body finally couldn't be suppressed anymore.

"So what, do you still want to do it? Don't forget, Mondstadt can't afford war today. ”

Qin clenched her fists tightly, and there was nowhere to vent the anger in her heart.

She forced herself to take a few deep breaths, but finally calmed down.

"There's no way I'm going to agree to your request, it's none of our business..."

The scene was once again mired in endless quarrels.

Ye Feng sat on the seat on one side, and beside him were the angry West Wind Knights.

"It's done?"

His lips opened slightly, and he asked in a voice that only the two of them could hear.

Kaeya hung her head and hugged her shoulders, looking like she didn't care about herself.

After hearing his question, he nodded slightly.

The efficiency is quite fast.

Kaeya is really good at it.

The strange meaning in Ye Feng's heart flashed.

He coughed heavily, attracting the attention of everyone present.

"Fellow Fatui, I am Arcion Rafati, acting deputy head of the Knights of Favonius, and I have a few words to say."

Seeing that everyone's eyes were on him, Ye Feng stood up.

"To tell you the truth, it is impossible for us to agree to your request, this matter has absolutely nothing to do with us, and everyone present can prove it."

"Heh, Mr. Deputy Head of the Regiment, we are negotiating with your acting head of the regiment, and please don't intervene."

The Fatui women looked at him and sarcastically.

"With your position, you shouldn't be able to make a decision on this kind of thing."

Yo hey.

You're still doing it.

Tanastasia, yes, I remember you, and when I go back, I'll have you to look good...

Ye Feng's expression was stunned, and he couldn't stop slandering in his heart.

He sat back in his seat in silence.

The argument continued for several hours, until finally a tentative agreement was reached.

It is up to the Knights of Favonius to help the Fatui find the missing Fatui diplomat.

If you live to see people, you must see corpses when you die, give them an explanation.

Prior to this, the Fatui were not allowed to act on their own, and it was forbidden to station troops in Mondstadt.

The Knights will search the city for the missing captain, and if they find out that the Fatui have something to do with it, they will also make the Solstice pay the price, even if it triggers a war.

Both sides set an example and achieved results that were barely satisfactory.

It seemed that this was a relatively fair agreement, but Ye Feng knew that the knights still gave in.

Being threatened by an enemy in one's own country, and even reaching a relatively fair agreement, is in itself a sign of compromise.

If Liyue had a strong country, this would not have been possible.

If the Fatui diplomats dared to speak like this over there, I am afraid that they would have been forked out by the Millelith army with spears in their hands.

Even if the executive officer is there in person, it is not easy to do it.

Several Fatui walked out one after another.

The meeting room was quiet at this time.

Jean rubbed her sore temples, and the weakness in her heart was indescribable.

Mondstadt is too weak today.

Weak countries have no diplomacy.

In the face of the Fatuida's pressing step by step, she gradually began to be a little powerless to parry.

She glanced at the young knights in front of her, her tone tired.

"Do you have any clues about the disappearance of the squad leaders?"

Everyone, you look at me, I look at you, there is no clue.

The atmosphere of the scene was also a little delicate.

In just three days, nearly ten high-ranking people disappeared within the Knights one after another.

And those who have disappeared are those who have older qualifications and have been in service for a longer time.

This has created a strange situation: except for the deputy head of the regiment, all the young men and women at the scene are young.

Except for those who were powerful and had visions, the remaining squad leaders were also a little nervous.

No one knows who will disappear next, perhaps, it will be himself.

Seeing that the atmosphere was almost over, Ye Feng stood up again.

"I have an offer."

"We need to recruit."