[Genshin Impact]: I can become stronger by cooking.

"The dark blade could easily blend into the night of the past. Because in that era, ordinary people often dared not light lamps under the cover of darkness."

"In the songs of some poets, it is tainted by the era of aristocratic rule."

“Ancient narrative poems that recorded the virtuous governance of ancestors planted the seeds of rebellion in the hearts of aristocratic youths.”

"When the time came, the scions of noble families abandoned their families, stole longswords and disappeared into the streets, patrolling the alleys and taverns like ordinary commoners, using the swordsmanship they had been taught in their aristocratic education to rob the rich and help the poor."

"A longsword from the treasury of nobles, along with the blood of the nobility, runs through the night, on rooftops and in the streets. The glint of the sword's edge never dims, just like the heart of a righteous thief who abandons the corrupt name of the noble."

"Songs, wine, and youthful days will all come to an end. Many things happened afterward. Finally, under the moonlight, he buried the longsword he had carried for so many years, and fled to sea,"

"And then I recalled that year, when I stole this longsword from my family's treasury before leaving, and my declaration to my family, to the past and the future, to this land, and to my half-brother Eberhard:"

"Even if it's just a tiny bit, I want to use my own strength to change this dark world!"

As Chao Ke finished speaking, an eerie silence fell over the large tavern.

Subsequently, a wave of condemnation arose.

"A chivalrous thief who rebels against the nobles is actually a noble himself? This is absurd, how could it be..."

"Who is this person? He doesn't look like he's from Mondstadt, does he? How dare he speak so presumptuously about Mondstadt's history..."

"Yes, yes."

“I do think it’s not impossible. The fact that the skills and weapons of a chivalrous thief come from nobles makes the story more plausible. Besides, didn’t this boy reveal a name? If we look up this guy named Eberhardt, we’ll know if it’s true or not.”

Now that you mention it, it does seem to make sense...

"..."

People began to discuss whether the chivalrous thief was of noble birth, putting aside their mockery of Yura.

As Chao Ke sat back down at the table, he heard Yura's soft voice.

"Thank you."

"You're welcome."

Perhaps it was because Yura found a kindred spirit in the story behind "The Wine and Poetry of the Dark Alley" that she drank to her heart's content tonight.

As bottles of fine wine were poured down his throat, two rosy blushes rose on his face.

Under the influence of alcohol, Yura became unexpectedly candid and no longer avoided mentioning her surname.

He began to tell Chao Ke and Falushan about the dark history represented by the surname "Lawrence" and the troubles it had brought him.

Only then did Farusan realize the malice that the poem "Wine and Poetry in the Dark Alley" had towards Yura, and she gave Chao Ke a look.

"You did a great job!"

Chao Ke accepted the request and, looking at Yura who was still conscious, asked a question.

"I have another story here about the Lawrence family members from the dark ages. Would you like to hear it?"

Yura, who seemed slightly drunk, said with a smile.

"Go ahead and speak, just don't be too malicious. In those dark times, the members of our family probably wouldn't have done anything good."

Chao Ke smiled and said, "No, this member of the Lawrence family is in a situation somewhat similar to yours."

"Oh?"

"The story I'm telling is called 'The Wandering Band'."

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Thousands of years ago, a band wandered the land.

The orchestra has no sheet music. They sing what they see and play what they hear.

The Wandering Band was founded in the era of the old aristocracy and was once called the Sword Band by people with both hope and fear.

In ancient legends, a wandering band roamed the world with swords in hand. They used swords as flutes and bows as zithers, indifferent to whether guests were guests or enemies.

They had wandered the desert and ventured into the smoldering, silent sea. The music emanating from the pot constantly reminded them:

Our footsteps resonate with boundless melodies.

"Wherever there is music, there we are."

The wandering band, using swords as flutes and bows as instruments, brought songs of rebellion. They ultimately attempted to storm the city and punish the tyrannical old nobles.

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As Chao Ke recounted his story, the people in the tavern gradually quieted down.

Although the story Chao Ke had told earlier could not be verified, the people in the tavern were still captivated by it.

Perhaps it is the ancient and profound sense of history that Chao Ke tells his stories.

Or perhaps it's because Chao Ke's narrative voice, though plain, possesses a captivating magic.

Or perhaps there are other reasons.

In short, everyone in the tavern was captivated by the story.

After Chao Ke finished speaking, a middle-aged man stepped forward and said.

“I can testify that his story about the ‘wandering band’ is true.”

The people in the tavern looked in the direction of the voice and found that the speaker was a historian who was well-known in Mondstadt. His endorsement undoubtedly raised the credibility of Chao Ke's story by several levels.

"But what does this story of the 'Wandering Band' have to do with members of our Lawrence family?"

Yura, standing nearby, expressed her doubts. According to Chao Ke, the only connection the Lawrence family had with the "Wandering Band" was that the Lawrence family was the target of their overthrow...

Hearing Yura's doubts and the anticipation of everyone in the tavern for the rest of the story, Chao Ke continued his tale.

"Within the ranks of the [Wandering Band], there exists such a rebel..."

"His name is Klizled Lawrence!"

As soon as Chao Ke finished speaking, it stirred up a huge wave of discussion in the tavern.

"what?"

"how is this possible?"

"How could such a hero be born from that wicked family and that wicked bloodline?"

Even Yura was shocked and quickly took out her notebook from her pocket to write down the name "Kryuzrid Lawrence".

Chao Ke gestured for everyone to be quiet and continued his speech.

"In that dark age, scholars and poets did not write history, because the old aristocracy did not care to recognize their own depravity."

"Therefore, when he brandishes his sword and the bell within it rings, the old nobles are especially terrified."

"After the uprising failed, the manner in which Kryuzrid was punished is unclear, which also confirms his noble birth."

Chao Ke paused for a moment, took a sip of the fine wine from the Morning Light Winery, and continued.

Chapter 72 The Wind Can Change Direction

"But Kliuszrid Lawrence did not become despondent after being demoted."

"He carried on the legacy of his fallen comrades and established an underground organization dedicated to overthrowing the aristocracy."

"And they provided strong support to the uprising of the foreign gladiators from the far west."

"In the past, people often talked about how the Kryuzrid organization was always working to protect Mondstadt, doing things for the Knights of Favonius that knights shouldn't do."

"Legend has it that even 'Young Wolf' Rustan was secretly running this nameless organization behind the Grand Master's back..."

After Chao Ke finished telling his story, the people in the tavern fell silent for a moment, and then turned their attention to the middle-aged man who was studying the history of Mondstadt, as if they were trying to verify whether what Chao Ke had said was true.

The middle-aged man remained silent for a while before speaking.

"There was indeed a Kryuzirid in Mondstadt's history... but for some reason, his surname was deliberately omitted by the historians of the time."

"But if this Mr. Kryuzrid's last name is Lawrence... many things make sense."

"Why did historians deliberately erase his surname? Why was he the only member of the 'Wandering Band' to survive...?"

"As for the other things this young man said... they are very likely true; at least, I can't find any errors."

The middle-aged man spoke, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

The study of the surname Kryuzrid is not a topic that has been neglected.

But as the years have passed, opinions have varied, and there has never been a definitive answer.

However, it now appears that the vast majority of scholars ruled out Lawrence's answer from the outset.

How ironic...

The middle-aged man's words caused a great stir among the people in the tavern.

Krysrid's appearance shattered their stereotypes about the Lawrence family; the contrast between this shining example of rebellion born from a dark noble family and reality was simply too great...

It's big enough to make people question their own preconceived notions!

"Everyone!"

Chao Ke stood up and looked at the people in the tavern.

"What I'm saying today is not an attempt to whitewash the Lawrence family during the old Mondstadt era. The sins they committed are absolutely unforgivable and cannot be whitewashed!"

"But I also hope that while everyone remembers the dark side of the Lawrence family, they will not forget that in the distant past, the Lawrence family also served as warriors who pioneered the land in the snow and ice, and were one of the glorious founders of Mondstadt."

Even in the darkest times of Old Mondstadt, there were still members of this family who did not forget the glory of their ancestors.

As he spoke, Chao Ke placed his hand on Yura's shoulder and continued.

"Take this Miss Yura for example. She has always been law-abiding and has never harmed any Mondstadt citizens. She is also a member of the Knights of Favonius, fulfilling her mission of clearing out monsters and ensuring the safety of Mondstadt residents. Yet, this outstanding young lady is looked down upon and treated unfairly everywhere because of her surname, Lawrence."

"I hope everyone can know that not everyone who bears the Lawrence surname has forgotten the glory of their ancestors."

After saying this, Chao Ke returned to his seat.

Seeing the surrounding drinkers fall into deep thought, Chao Ke knew that his speech tonight had not been in vain.

I must say, giving a speech in the beer hall of Mondstadt was exhilarating; I spoke without the slightest hesitation.

Looking at Yura sitting across from him, he figured that after tonight, her situation would be better than before.