As expected of the richest man in Mondstadt City, Diluc wielded the power of money with overwhelming swagger. Coupled with his nonchalant demeanor, he practically embodied the domineering CEO.
But after hearing Diluc's CEO-like declaration, Yucheng merely sneered. "You? If you hadn't resigned as Cavalry The Captain of the Knights of Favonius, you'd probably be the current Acting Grand Master. In that case, you would have the standing to say that.
"But now, you're merely a merchant with some reputation in Mondstadt City. A merchant without any official position or rank, yet you think you can use a little filthy money to order the regent of a nation to do your bidding? Don't you think too highly of yourself? I'm discussing affairs of state with Acting Grand Master Jean. What gives you the right to speak?"
The presence and authority Yucheng displayed now made him seem like an entirely different person from the gentle, refined Yucheng in Diluc's memory, leaving Diluc momentarily dazed.
But he also realized that, on an occasion like this, his behavior just now had indeed been somewhat inappropriate.
Ordinarily, Yucheng could set aside his status to speak freely and share drinks with his friends, but the moment affairs of state were involved, he immediately became the lofty Regent of Inazuma.
Diluc apologized to Yucheng, then stepped back to one side to await Acting Grand Master Jean's decision.
Meanwhile, the Dread Dragon Ursa, watching from the side, saw that those insects actually dared to ignore it, brazenly gathering together and seemingly discussing something.
Rage blazed within it. Searing dragonfire gathered in its cavernous maw, then an enormous dragon-shaped flame shot toward the group with overwhelming might.
"Watch out!"
At the sight, the members of the Knights of Favonius hurriedly called out a warning and quickly dodged aside.