Eula's words immediately drew everyone's attention, and even the members of the Knights of Favonius stared wide-eyed.
Whispers soon rippled through the crowd as people stopped to watch, eager to enjoy the spectacle.
They wanted to see what right this wet-behind-the-ears descendant of aristocrats had to challenge the order of Mondstadt City.
Soon, an uproar broke out inside the Knights' headquarters as well, and its members came running out.
Among them was Jean, the Acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius.
"I know you. Jean, Acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius, I challenge you!" Eula pointed her Claymore straight at Jean.
Everyone around them froze.
"Pfft!"
"Hahahahaha! Has this aristocrat lost her mind? She actually dares to challenge Acting Grand Master Jean!?"
"I really can't understand how aristocrats think."
"Does she still think she's one of those aristocrats from the old days, free to push around anyone she likes?"
"Looks like this little girl still hasn't adjusted to life outside her old surroundings."
"Now this will be a good show. I can't wait to see how miserable she looks when she loses. Just thinking about it is entertaining."
The people of Mondstadt City's hatred of aristocrats ran bone-deep.
Even the knights struggled to hold back their laughter, but they restrained themselves. After all, the Knights of Favonius couldn't burst out laughing on such a serious occasion.
"Why do you want to challenge me?" Acting Grand Master Jean showed no inclination to laugh. She answered Eula in complete earnest.
What she saw in Eula's eyes was...
Absolute seriousness.
And.
An unmistakable eagerness to fight.
She understood that Eula wasn't joking. She truly intended to challenge her.
"You don't need to know. Just tell me whether you accept."
"I won't take part in a pointless fight. Give me a