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"Madam, we have made contact with the people from the Earth Fire."

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Chapter 15 Five Hundred Years Later, the Lady and the Earth Fire [Fifth Update]

In the dimly lit underground space, a campfire burned, and the flickering flames cast the shadows of everyone present onto the walls.

The atmosphere is heavy.

They sat around a long table, dressed in various colors, representing different identities.

Some were adventurers, some were merchants, and some were even members of the Knights of Favonius.

There are six in total.

Everyone wears a mask to conceal their appearance.

On their left breast, they wore a badge engraved with flames.

This is the symbol of the Earth Fire members.

After a moment, one of the people in the upper left corner spoke up: "So, have you made up your minds?"

He crossed his arms and looked around.

Seeing that everyone remained silent, he continued, "Mondstadt is no longer suitable for the development of the Earthfire. After five hundred years, don't you understand this fact? How many Earthfire ancestors have died tragically at the hands of those damned nobles? If this continues, even if we resist for another five hundred years, the Earthfire will still never have a chance to rise in Mondstadt."

"So, why don't we come with you to Sumeru? There, the great Earthfire leader, Lord Barnt, controls everything. Once the Earthfire grows stronger again, we'll come back and wipe out those bastards, and completely take control of Mondstadt."

This is a scholar from Sumeru.

It is also one of the members of the Earth Fire in Sumeru.

“Mr. Lusha, we understand what you mean, but Mondstadt is our home, and we cannot leave here,” said the man sitting in the upper right corner.

Those present were all leaders of the Earthfire Organization.

They also knew that the Earth Fire had developed a branch in Sumeru, and that it had now grown to a considerable size.

Even so, Mondstadt is still considered the 'orthodox' side.

Mondstadt is the origin of the subterranean fire and their 'homeland'.

The scholar scoffed, "Home? Have you ever seen anyone brutally murdered in their own home? You treat this place as your home, but the Knights and those nobles don't. Do you believe that once this place is exposed, it won't be long before the Knights come to wipe you out?"

“Everyone understands these principles, but Mr. Lusha, don’t forget that Mondstadt is the source of the Earth Fire. It was here that Lord Rustan developed the Earth Fire. If we leave, it would be tantamount to betraying Lord Rustan’s original intention of protecting Mondstadt.”

The person in the upper right corner continued.

"I think it would be better if you went back and reported to Lord Barnt, and asked him to send people to support us. After all, Mondstadt's earthfire is the only legitimate one."

“That’s impossible!” the scholar refused without even thinking. “The Mondstadt scourge is so severe that the Knights of Favonius are currently guarding all areas. Our people simply cannot get in.”

“We will help.”

"What's the point? We already lost to the Knights of the Crusade five hundred years ago. Going now is no different from suicide."

"Then there's no need to talk."

The person in the upper right corner said calmly, "No matter what, Earthfire will not give up Mondstadt, nor will Lord Roland."

Roland!

Upon hearing this name, a deep sense of apprehension appeared in the scholar's eyes.

The reason why the fire of Mount Sumeru has not yet swallowed the fire of Mondstadt is because of this person's existence.

It is rumored that Roland was a disciple of the first leader of the Earth Fire, 'Russtan'. After Rustan's death, he led the Earth Fire in quiet development and once went deep into the underground space to find the power to change the situation.

No one knows what Roland found, but after that, Roland left the Earth Fire and began a journey unknown to anyone.

Nevertheless, Roland appeared several times to turn the tide when Mondstadt's volcanoes were in dire straits.

The members of the Sumeru Earth Fire Clan were all wary of this ancient monster who had lived for five hundred years.

"Yes, Lord Roland would definitely not agree to do so."

Another person said.

The scholar scoffed, his tone somewhat blustering but ultimately weak, and said, "Who knows if he's still alive?"

Silence spread again, the atmosphere became somewhat oppressive, and finally the scholar couldn't hold back any longer.

His mission here was to persuade Mondstadt's fire to merge with Sumeru and expand their power, but it seems that this path is simply not feasible.

Let these pedantic and stubborn fellows die tragically under the blades of nobles and knights, clinging to their obsession with the first leader!

"Since you insist on this, then there's nothing I can do. I will tell Lord Barnt about the situation here, and what he does is none of my business."

The scholar stood up, wanting to leave.

He certainly wouldn't go back there; instead, he planned to secretly sell the information to the Knights. Once the person in charge here was dead, things would be much easier.

But as soon as he turned around, an inexplicable force bound him beneath his feet.

Click click click click~

The frost that had frozen the earth brought a biting cold, and the scholar looked down at his frozen legs, his eyes filled with fear.

Tap, tap, tap, tap...

The crisp sound of footsteps rang out.

At the same time, everyone around the long table stood up and bowed respectfully to the figure entering through the entrance.

"Lady Rosalind!" they called out in unison.

Rosalyn!

The scholar was bewildered.

Isn't that the one who created the Sumeru Fire and is rumored to have fought alongside Lord Rustan?!

How is she still alive?!

Gollum~

As the figure approached him, the scholar swallowed hard, his body trembling uncontrollably.

"Rosa... Rosa..."

"Let the Earthfire abandon Mondstadt and merge into Mount Sumeru? Ha~ You really have the guts to say that."

A cold voice sounded.

"I'm sorry, it was all Lord Barnt's idea, I..."

Puff! —

The sharp ice blade sliced ​​across his neck, and the sound abruptly stopped.

The splattered blood was frozen again by the frost, turning into glistening blood flowers that scattered in the air.

The woman walked past his body expressionlessly.

Seeing this, the others didn't dare to breathe.

They feared Rosalyn not only because of her identity, but also because of her formidable strength.

Of course, the strength of the enemy is frightening, while the strength of one's comrades brings peace of mind.

Judging from the current situation, at least Rosalind's return will make the development of the Earthfire in Mondstadt much smoother.

“Your will is stronger than I expected.”

The woman looked at the others and said.

Actually, she had arrived a long time ago.

However, he did not show up.

I just want to see if these people can stay true to themselves when faced with temptation.

If they try to join forces with that scholar to escape Mondstadt, the lady wouldn't mind killing them all.

Earthfire is not a person, but a will. As long as one recognizes and believes in Rustan's will, one can become a member of Earthfire.

Therefore, the woman is confident that even if she is the only one left in the fire, she can rebuild it.

Of course, having something readily available makes things easier for women.

"Five hundred years."

Her cold lips parted slightly.

"Mondstadt remains as corrupt and decadent as ever. The descendants of those who were saved by Rustan have inherited the same wickedness, only daring to attack their own kind, yet they are all cowardly in the face of calamity."

The woman made no attempt to hide the sarcasm in her tone; indeed, she had long seen through the true nature of these Mondstadt people.

If she hadn't always kept Rustan's last words in mind, she, as the Flame Witch, would probably have been unable to resist burning this decaying old city to the ground.

"Lady Rosalind, please lead the Earth Fire!"

One of the fire leaders said excitedly.

“We’ve had enough of the Knights’ oppression. Those nobles are always thinking about eliminating us. We protect Mondstadt, but they want to kill us. It’s not fair!”

"Yeah, that's not fair!"

"Why? Why can they live in the sunlight and enjoy everything with a clear conscience? If it weren't for us, if it weren't for Lord Rustan, Mondstadt might have perished five hundred years ago!"

"I'm not going to protect these greedy and selfish guys anymore!"

Anger filled everyone's heart.

The woman watched them silently until their voices gradually subsided. Then, in a cold tone, she said, "We never need to protect selfish and greedy people. When Rustan created the Earthfire, he said that the meaning of the Earthfire's existence is to protect, to change, to create... and also to destroy."

"Things not worth protecting, then destroy them. From this day forward, all members of the Earthfire faction shall gather their forces and await my command!"

Everyone was surprised.

"Lady Rosalind, you mean..."

The woman's gaze turned cold: "Five hundred years have passed. It's time for the people of this city to pay some 'price'!"