In truth, the Lawrence Clan's elders knew full well that their clan's strength alone could never get them past the Knights of Favonius. They could only seek outside help.
Compared with the Snezhnaya delegation, the members of the Lawrence Clan were actually more willing to cooperate with the Inazuma delegation.
Although the Fatui's combat prowess was plain for all to see, their reputation in Teyvat left much to be desired. Most importantly, Snezhnaya and Mondstadt were not all that far apart. Cooperating with them was tantamount to bargaining with a tiger for its skin.
The Inazuma delegation, on the other hand, had considerable advantages in both reputation and Inazuma's geographical location. Inazuma was so far from Mondstadt that even if the Lawrence Clan regained control of Mondstadt with the Inazuma delegation's help, the price they paid would be lower and the arrangement safer.
They, too, understood the principle of allying with distant powers and attacking those nearby.
Unfortunately, despite Schubert's repeated attempts to invite either Inazuma's Regent or its esteemed Guuji, none had succeeded. They either pleaded other commitments or simply shut their doors to him, as though they were deliberately avoiding the clan.
With no other choice, since the Inazuma delegation was unwilling to help, they could only rely on the Snezhnaya delegation.
Sergei brazenly took the seat of honor in the Council Hall and crossed his legs. The sight made the etiquette-conscious Lawrence elders frown.
Hmph! A foreign barbarian, just as expected. Plenty of strength, not enough refinement.
Unfortunately, they were the ones asking him for help now, so they could only turn a blind eye.
Schubert said, "Lord Sergei, I've already explained the details to you. Now that Grand Master Varka has taken ninety percent of the Knights of Favonius on an expedition, Mondstadt City is practically