Through the Motions, to the Heart is the third and final part of Eula's Story Quest, Aphros Delos Chapter: Act I - The Spindrift Shall Never Return to the Sea.
Steps[]
- Head towards Springvale and look for Schubert
- Go with Schubert to meet his "friends"
- Enter the Quest Domain: Behind Enemy Lines
- Talk to Schubert
- Follow Schubert
- Talk to the Fatuus guarding the entrance
- Keep following Schubert
- Talk to the Fatui ahead of you
- Defeat the Fatui
- Chase Schubert
- Talk to Eula
- Go deeper within and retrieve the diagram of the city's defenses
- Defeat the attacking Fatui
- Talk to Eula and say goodbye
Dialogue[]
Quest DescriptionYou get through the aristocratic conduct training, albeit with some hiccups along the way. During the training, you believe you may have discovered what shapes Eula's personality. You say goodbye to Eula and decide to act — first, you will procure a greeting gift, then you will meet with Schubert once more.
- (Approach Schubert)
- Paimon: (The tent seems to be pretty tattered, but there's a really fancy chair...)
- Paimon: (Could this be another aristocratic custom?)
- Schubert: Ah, it's you again. I thought I had rid myself of you two.
We have heard that aristocrats are most magnanimous.
- Schubert: Magnanimous... Yes, indeed that is true.
- Please, if I may be so bold as to say a few humble words...
- Schubert: "A few humble words," eh? Yes, that sounds appropriate enough.
- Schubert: Very well, I'm certainly not one to be narrow-minded. I'll overlook your previous misconduct for now and listen to what you have to say.
- Paimon: (Wow, this guy thinks so highly of himself!)
- Before I go further, I wish to express my will of resistance.
- Schubert: Ah, a kindred spirit, I see. Yes, we must resist the blundering Knights of Favonius. You are true and principled.
- It is an honor to stand before you here, immersed in your supreme brilliance.
- Schubert: It appears I have misjudged you. "Supreme brilliance" — the glory of the nobility that continues to this day. A true loyalist!
- Schubert: Impressive, my intentions were to test your humility. It appears you have become well-versed in our etiquette.
- Paimon: (Oh, so he was testing us... Sheesh, what an ordeal!)
- Schubert: Your conduct is satisfactory. I must say, such progress in such a short time is practically unfathomable.
- Schubert: If I may ask, from whence did you learn such a civilized manner of speech?
- I was fortunate enough to benefit from the knowledge of a dear friend.
- I refined my conduct with some instruction in the classics, courtesy of a dear friend.
- Schubert: Ah good, very good. You are bright, and compared with the common folk of Mondstadt, you certainly have potential. If you were of aristocratic blood, your prospects would be promising indeed!
- Paimon: By the way, we brought a gift! Ahem... Paimon means, we would like to present you with a small token of our goodwill.
- Schubert: Huh? Could this be... Gebratenes Fleisch mit Sauerkraut!?
- Schubert: It's evident that your sentiment is genuine. As a young person nowadays, only with no small effort could you achieve such a dish.
- Schubert: It's been so long since I dug into a big tasty— ... I beg your pardon. What I mean to say is, since it's nearly mealtime, I shall partake.
- Schubert relishes the Gebratenes Fleisch mit Sauerkraut.
- Schubert: Ah yes, this aroma, just as I remember it. And this exquisite sour flavor... Mmm. A delicacy that only us noblemen and women could appreciate.
- Paimon: Now even Paimon's starting to wonder what it tastes like...
- Schubert: I acknowledge your genuine goodwill. Such sincerity must certainly imply that you come bearing a request.
- It seems there's word that the Lawrence family has a grand scheme of sorts.
- Schubert: Wait, so you've come to know of this, too? It was meant to be a family secret...
- I wish to lend you a helping hand.
- I would like to do what I can for the nobility.
- Schubert: Hmm...
- Schubert: Well, considering your meticulous etiquette, you must be a talent of unusual fortitude. I'm willing to place my full trust in you.
- Schubert: Please, come with me. We happen to be in need of competent fellows just like yourself.
- Where are we going?
- Schubert: To see some friends from a distant land. They have offered their assistance in restoring the Lawrence Clan to its former glory.
- Paimon: So he trusts us solely based on your etiquette...
- I think we need to be careful.
- Perhaps this is what the old aristocrats see as most important.
- Schubert: Well then, let's get going, shall we? You'll understand everything in due course.
We have heard that aristocrats are most magnanimous.
- (After talking to Schubert)
- Paimon: Do you think his "friends" are the Fatui?
- Paimon: Things will get sticky if the Fatui happen to recognize you. What should we do?
- (Observe the chair)
- Observe Chair: (This fancy chair really stands out in front of such an old tattered tent.)
- Observe Chair: (Schubert must really treasure this chair. Only a true aristocrat would bother maintaining luxury items in circumstances like this.)
- (Enter the domain)
- Schubert: Huh? Why have you put on a mask all of a sudden?
- I don't wish to be seen by any strangers.
- It is only proper for aristocrats to wear a mask.
- Schubert: Hmm, even if they are powerful, our status is much higher than theirs in the land of Mondstadt...
- Schubert: ...And therefore, we shouldn't allow them to admire our true faces so easily! I see, haha...
- Paimon: Good thinking, Paimon thought for sure they'd recognize us.
- Schubert: Let's proceed, shall we? I'll introduce you as my guest.
- (Follow Schubert)
- Schubert: As you'll see in a moment, there are many already helping us.
- Schubert: I heard that this area has already been purged once by the Knights of Favonius, but it's the only place around Mondstadt that is well concealed and spacious enough.
- Schubert: Although it has fallen into disrepair and does not suit the tastes of the nobility, we simply have to make do for now.
- Paimon: Uh, s—sorry, um... can we walk any faster?
- Schubert: Of course not. An aristocrat always moves with grace in his steps, moving hurriedly is unacceptable.
- (Approach the room with the Fatui)
- Paimon: As expected, it's the Fatui!
- Schubert: As expected?
- Paimon: Uh... b—because we always see them around the city. Um... they must be... very powerful!
- Schubert: Hmph, nothing more than foreign ruffians with power and the ability to flaunt it... But they are favorable business partners.
- (Talk to Pyotr)
- Pyotr: Our preparations have been thorough...
- Pyotr: ...But I still can't shake this uneasy feeling.
- (Talk to Boris)
- Boris: Don't wander about if you don't have business being here.
- (Talk to Ivan)
- Ivan: Who are you?
- Ivan: Just because someone brought you here, don't think you can wander around.
- (Approach Daler with Schubert)
- Daler: Hold it right there. Who's this?
- Schubert: If you really must know...
- Schubert: They're my guests. If you happen to offend them in even the slightest, then you will be held accountable by the Lawrence Clan.
- Daler: But this matter is of utmost secrecy, we must exercise caution.
- Schubert: You dare question the ways of a nobleman? I don't have time for this. Make way!
- Daler: No need to sound all high and mighty like that...
- Daler: Fine, you may proceed.
- (Keep following Schubert)
- Paimon: Good thing you're with us, they don't dare to question you...
- Schubert: Of course, that is the benefit of prestige. In past times, it would be a dire offense to speak to a nobleman in such a manner.
- Schubert: We could determine a person's fate with the blink of an eye.
- Schubert: Hmph, and such glory will return to me again before long.
- (Approach Sergei with Schubert)
- Sergei: (Huh, where have I seen this person before...?)
- Sergei: And who, may I ask, is this? We mustn't bring just anyone in here.
- Schubert: This is our new ally that I've recently met. They are completely trustworthy, you have the word of the Lawrence Clan.
- It's a pleasure to meet you.
- ...
- Sergei: Our plans are strictly confidential. It's not wise to bring in an outsider at this time.
- Sergei: Furthermore, there's been word that an outlander who joined the Knights of Favonius has been very active in Mondstadt recently.
- Schubert: Don't be ridiculous. Besides, my guest is well-versed in the etiquette of the nobility. I must treat them with the proper mutual respect.
- Schubert: The Knights of Favonius pay no regard to such details, they could never understand the intricacies of our etiquette.
- Sergei: And what about this... thing?
- Paimon: Uh...? You mean Paimon?
- Schubert: Enough! You dare question my word? Need I remind you who it is that has made your activity in Mondstadt possible?
- Schubert: Without the support of the Lawrence Clan, you would have all been driven out by the Knights of Favonius like dogs.
- Schubert: You must immediately offer your sincerest apologies to my friend — you've offended their honor!
- Sergei: Tsk!
- Sergei: Fine. I'll take your word and make no further inquiries.
- Sergei: Now, to the matter at hand. Did you bring the diagram of Mondstadt's defenses, as promised?
- Paimon: (Oh... so that's what's going on here...!)
- Schubert: Yes, of course. Here it is.
- Sergei: Let me see... Huh. Why is it so poorly drawn? Everything's so squiggly and crooked. And what is this shape supposed to be?
- Schubert: Excuse me? I'll have you know that I went to great lengths to carefully draw this map by hand myself!
- Schubert: That "shape" is the symbol of the Knights of Favonius.
- Sergei: Ah, I see. Crude, but I can make do. Are you able to verify that this is all reliable information?
- Schubert: Of course, you needn't worry about that. Don't forget what we agreed upon, the flag of the Lawrence Clan will fly above the Knights of Favonius Headquarters.
- Schubert: The rights to that building as well as the whole of Mondstadt belong to the Lawrence Clan.
- Sergei: Yes, yes, we will both profit from this agreement. There's no use haggling over the details.
- Sergei: We will make good use of the intel you provided. Also, be certain not to divulge our identity. There would be diplomatic consequences, you know.
- Schubert: Don't worry. This matter is only between you and I... and my new friend here. No one else will know of it.
- Schubert: Once this is over, I shall stand atop the Favonius Headquarters and rebuke their pathetic rule over Mondstadt. Then, the city and all its people will once again be under the rightful and unwavering rule of the Lawrence Clan!
- Schubert: Haha, perfect! Just as it once was, and just as it should be!
- Sergei: *sigh*...
- Sergei: May I remind you once again that we mustn't act rashly. That is all... for now.
- Very well.
- Paimon: Very well.
- Schubert: Huh, what are you doing?
- No need to keep up appearances!
- The jig is up!
- Paimon: That's right! It's the Honorary Knight and their trusty companion, Paimon! We're here to crush your evil schemes into dust! Dust!!!
- ...And breathe...
- I think they got the message, Paimon.
- Schubert: So this was all just a ploy to deceive me!
- Paimon: It's your own fault, who would put so much trust in someone based purely on their manners?
- Schubert: After so much planning, this is how it ends!? We'll see about that!
- (Schubert runs and the Traveler follows)
- Sergei: Just as I expected. I knew I should have never trusted these foolish aristocrats.
- Sergei: No matter... We already have the intel we need. Get them!
- (Fight the Fatui Skirmishers)
- Paimon: They're running off in different directions!
- Paimon: Paimon remembers that this place is a dead end... Let's take care of the Fatui first and then deal with Schubert later.
- (After defeating the Fatui)
- Paimon: The door is open, let's go!
- (Leave the room)
- Paimon: Huh? Is that Eula?
- (Approach Eula and the others)
- Schubert: Don't touch me, get out of my way! I'll leave on my own!
- Eula: It seems that we've finally caught up with you. This place is crawling with Fatui.
- Eula: Oh, it's you. It seems your investigation went well.
- It was all worth it.
- Things progressed much faster than we anticipated.
- Schubert: Aha! I see now. So you're the one that taught them our etiquette? And I thought you despised such pleasantries!
- Schubert: Furthermore, there is a rule in our family. Such traditions are never to be taught to outsiders!
- Eula: Ah yes, rings a bell. So what? I had no reason not to teach them.
- Schubert: Y—You have brought shame to our family and ruined my plans! It's all for naught now!
- Eula: I know that you poured great efforts into these plans, uncle. But you were well aware that it was not the right thing to do. As a Knight of Favonius, I could not overlook your actions.
- Schubert: Knight of Favonius!? Let's get one thing straight. I am your uncle and you are a member of the Lawrence Clan! You should strive to restore your family's glory!
- Schubert: You still have a chance. Defeat every Knight of Favonius here, and leave with me!
- Schubert: Then I shall plea with the family to spare you and give you a new beginning.
- Eula: So just to be clear, you want a Knight of Favonius to attack the Knights of Favonius?
- Schubert: I shall say this one last time. You are not a Knight of Favonius. You are a descendant of the Lawrence Clan!
- Schubert: The blood of the Lawrence Clan flows in your veins! You must comply with the will of the family!
- Eula: Since when have I ever complied with the will of the family?
- Schubert: Wh—Why you... you unruly maid!
- Eula: If anyone should be angry, it should be me. As a member of the Lawrence Clan, you knowingly plotted against the city of Mondstadt and threatened its safety.
- Eula: Had you ever stopped to consider the trouble it would bring to so many people? Had you considered how many enemies you would make trying to keep the plans under wraps?
- Schubert: Y—You dare lecture me!
- Eula: That's right, in the name of the family that you so dearly revere, Uncle Schubert.
- Eula: I've never experienced the age of "glory" you always speak of, and I've never understood our family's incessant pursuit of it.
- Eula: But I am capable of discerning right from wrong, and I deeply understand what "freedom" means to the people of Mondstadt.
- Eula: The Lawrence Clan should never and will never become what you've dreamed it to be!
- Schubert: Grr...
- Schubert: Oh, the disgrace of it all! How could such a rebellious monster emerge from our own family!?
- Paimon: Heh... things are starting to get pretty hysterical here. Politeness and elegance seem to have gone out the window.
- Eula: That's enough fuss for today. You two, take him away. The Honorary Knight and I have other matters to attend to.
- Eula: Given that you've already taken action, I assume you've come across some conclusive evidence?
- The Fatui are in possession of a diagram of Mondstadt's defenses.
- The Fatui are planning something terrible.
- Paimon: Paimon took a peek at their diagram. Your uncle had mapped out all of the Knight's patrol routes and marked out key information about Mondstadt.
- Eula: *sigh* And there was me thinking that he was just another elder of the family — and a lazy one at that. I never expected he could stoop so low. So stubborn... Mark my words, vengeance will be mine!
- Eula: Let's discuss this later. Our first priority is recovering that diagram.
- (Enter the room past the bridge)
- Fatuus: They're here! Stop them!
- (Enter the room beyond the lift)
- Paimon: There it is! That's where they've put the diagram!
- (Approach the diagram)
- Sergei: So you've tracked us here, huh? I guess there's no other option but to fight.
- Sergei: You dare provoke me! Fatui, come forth and dispose of them!
- (Defeat all of the enemies)
- Eula: This must be it. They may have very well already made a copy of it...
- Eula: But without my uncle as their puppet, there'd be no use in them attacking the city.
- Paimon: The Fatui wouldn't have relied only on your uncle.
- Eula: True, but if their plan had hinged purely on taking Mondstadt by force, as opposed to with the help of a puppet, they could have spared themselves the trouble.
- Eula: The Fatui are dishonest, but they wouldn't go as far as to start an open war. Their opposition wouldn't just be Mondstadt alone...
- Right, that's what I was thinking.
- That would be putting the cart before the horse.
- Eula: Anyway, I'll inform the Acting Grand Master. She'll know how to handle things from here.
- By the way, why did you follow us here?
- Paimon: Oh yeah, you suddenly appeared at just the right moment.
- Eula: Yeah, about that...
- Eula: Because you stole my targets by attacking the Fatui I'd been tracking earlier...
- Eula: ...I came to exact my vengeance. You tried to do my job for me, and I'm here to return the favor.
- So getting the diagram of Mondstadt's defenses was your way of exacting vengeance?
- Guess we're even now, right?
- Paimon: Finally, after all this time, Paimon understands way you're saying!
- Paimon: In reality, you sensed that something might happen to us during our investigation...
- Paimon: You were worried about us and your uncle, so you brought a team to take a look!
- Eula: My purpose was vengeance, don't twist the story.
- Eula: Hmph, you don't look too bright, but it turns out you have a knack for scheming...
- Eula: And mark my words, I'll remember that...
- Paimon: Hey, what do you mean Paimon doesn't look too bright!?
- Eula: You have seeded a deep enmity between us... just you wait.
- Eula: Even if you were to be completely destroyed, I would never forget you!
- So, does that make us your "arch-enemies"?
- Paimon: Bring it on!
- Eula: Hahaha, I like your fighting spirit. I'll take this diagram back to the Knights of Favonius and take it from here.
- Paimon: Sure... well... see you around!
- Eula: That you will. And make sure not to steal my targets next time!
Trivia[]
- The two Knights of Favonius that accompany Eula during the confrontation with Schubert look the same as the ones from Kaeya's Gain in Kaeya's Story Quest, Pavo Ocellus Chapter: Act I - Secret Pirate Treasure, appearing with Kaeya in the Lost Treasure of Arcadia domain. Though they share the same appearances with Athos and Huffman, it is not confirmed to be them.
Gallery[]
Schubert's camp
Other Languages[]
| Language | Official Name | Literal Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| English | Through the Motions, to the Heart | — |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 循礼知心 Xún Lǐ Zhī Xīn | Knowing the Heart Through the Manners |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 循禮知心 Xún Lǐ Zhī Xīn | |
| Japanese | 礼儀をもって心を知る Reigi wo Motte Kokoro wo Shiru | To Know the Heart, Having Manners |
| Korean | 예절 마스터 Yejeol Maseuteo | Etiquette Master |
| Spanish | El protocolo del corazón | The Protocol of the Heart |
| French | Le cœur a ses raisons | The Heart Has Its Reasons[• 1] |
| Russian | Глубокое знание ритуалов Glubokoye znaniye ritualov | Profound Knowledge of Rituals |
| Thai | การเคลื่อนไหวสู่ห้วงหัวใจ Kan Khlueanwai Su Huang Huachai | Movement Towards The Heart |
| Vietnamese | Tri Âm Lễ Nghi | |
| German | Edle Taten, edles Herz | Noble Doings, Noble Heart |
| Indonesian | Dari Tata Krama, Turun ke Hati | From the Manners, Down to the Heart |
| Portuguese | Pelos Movimentos Rumo ao Coração | Through the Movements Towards the Heart |
| Turkish | Hareketlerden Kalbe | |
| Italian | Senza fatica, dritto al cuore |
- ↑ French: This comes from the philosophical quote le cœur a ses raisons que la raison ne connaît point "the heart has its reasons that reason does not know" by Blaise Pascal.
Change History[]
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