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9.36% Genshin Impact: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable / Chapter 33: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [33]

Chapter 33: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [33]

Dihua Marsh was far from Liyue Harbor, requiring a long journey.

Considering that even if he went, there was no guarantee he'd find Zhongli, Luo Qing decided not to waste his time traveling there. Instead, after leaving the research camp, he headed straight back to Liyue.

As he passed beneath a cliff, a bird call echoed in the air, causing Luo Qing to stop in his tracks. He looked towards the undergrowth beneath the steep cliffside and called out:

"I can see you. Come on out."

At his words, a group of people emerged from the bushes. Each of them held tools like hoes and scythes, while some had bottles of various potions strapped to their waists.

"Since you spotted us, there's no point beating around the bush," said a burly man who towered over Luo Qing, hefting a hoe menacingly.

"Hand over your toll money, kid."

Luo Qing didn't rush to make a move. He calmly eyed the Treasure Hoarders' attire and asked casually, "You do realize that Liyue Harbor is just a short distance from here, right? Aren't you worried about the Millelith finding you?"

"Hah! The Millelith have their hands full right now. They don't have time to bother with us," the leader sneered. "You look like a merchant, so hand over your Mora. Otherwise, don't blame us for getting rough!"

"Well... alright then." Luo Qing sighed and shook his head slightly. Just as he was about to use his Word of Spirit to send the Treasure Hoarders packing—

The sound of rapid footsteps came from behind him. He turned to see a familiar girl with long, flowing blue hair running towards him. In her hand, she summoned an ice arrow and shot it directly at the Treasure Hoarders.

The ice arrow scattered, freezing the Hoarders' feet to the ground, leaving them immobilized.

"Are you alright, sir? Oh... Luo... Luo Qing?!" Ganyu's eyes widened in surprise, clearly not expecting to see Luo Qing there.

She had been some distance away and had only seen a group of people being ambushed. In a rush, she'd hurried over to help, never imagining that the person being targeted was Luo Qing.

"Ganyu... Miss Ganyu, what a coincidence," Luo Qing stammered.

"Mm..." Ganyu blushed, unsure of what to say. The memory of Luo Qing possibly seeing her unclothed flitted through her mind, causing her face to heat up and turn a deep shade of red.

Despite her centuries-long life, Ganyu's shy and reserved nature had never changed. Though she was technically the one wronged, her demeanor now resembled that of a bashful girl.

With Ganyu embarrassed and Luo Qing standing motionless, the two simply stared at each other. Neither noticed as the frozen Treasure Hoarders took advantage of their distraction to make a hasty retreat.

After what felt like an eternity, Ganyu finally spoke softly, "Luo Qing, can I... ask you something?"

"Go ahead, Miss Ganyu," Luo Qing replied, knowing this moment would come eventually.

Whatever Ganyu said next, he was ready to take responsibility.

Ganyu hesitated for a moment before asking in a tiny voice, "One night... did you, by any chance, enter my room through the window?"

Which, translated, meant:

Luo Qing, that night when Yaoyao and I were bathing... were you peeking? (Blush)

Luo Qing's expression turned solemn. "Miss Ganyu! Let me clarify—no, let me explain! It was an accident!"

"I... I couldn't control my speed and ended up going in by mistake! I swear, I didn't stay for even a second longer than necessary. I left immediately!"

"...Then, Luo Qing... did you see... anything?" Ganyu's voice was barely above a whisper, her face scarlet.

"See anything..." Luo Qing's mind involuntarily flashed back to Ganyu in the bathtub, hair loose and cascading down her shoulders, the sight of creamy skin with a hint of pink...

Nope. He couldn't go there.

Any more thoughts, and little brother would definitely wake up.

"No! Miss Ganyu! I, Luo Qing, swear to the Geo Archon—I didn't see a thing!" he declared, raising four fingers to his forehead in a solemn oath.

Ganyu tilted her head and asked, "Really?"

"I swear!"

"Alright then..." Seeing his serious expression, Ganyu chose to believe him. She shifted slightly and asked again, "Have you... trained with the Adepti? That night, you moved so quickly, even I couldn't react in time..."

"Well, Miss Ganyu, if you'd like, I can always go slower..."

"Huh?" Ganyu blinked, looking confused.

"Ahem, nothing, nothing," Luo Qing quickly covered. "I grew up in Snezhnaya, and I've never trained with the Adepti."

"Oh... I see..." Ganyu lowered her head, feeling slightly embarrassed. Seeing Luo Qing's appearance, she had always assumed he was just a Liyue-born employee of the Northland Bank. It never occurred to her that he was originally from Snezhnaya.

Meanwhile, Luo Qing had his own doubts.

Logically, Ningguang and Yelan should have dug up everything about me by now. How does Ganyu not know the details?

Is Ningguang really keeping my information this well-guarded? Or did they just decide not to tell Ganyu at all?

"Miss Ganyu, it's so late, and you're outside the city. Where are you heading?"

"Mm... I've finished most of my work for now, so I wanted to take a walk..." Ganyu replied softly.

Luo Qing glanced towards the direction of Qingce Village and asked tentatively, "Heading to Dihua Marsh?"

Ganyu looked surprised. "Huh? How did you know, Luo Qing?"

"What a coincidence! I happen to be going that way too. Why don't we travel together?" Luo Qing suggested with a smile.

"I... I'm not sure..." Ganyu hesitated. She had originally planned to travel quickly, even through the night if needed, and she wasn't sure if Luo Qing could keep up. Before she could finish, he cut her off.

"If Miss Ganyu refuses, I'll just roll on the ground and refuse to leave."

"..."

"Well... alright then," she conceded, feeling strangely cornered by his persistence.

The journey to Dihua Marsh was long, and Ganyu initially thought that having Luo Qing as company would slow her down.

However, Luo Qing's stamina exceeded her expectations. He kept pace with her from morning to night and night to morning, never needing a break.

To clarify, this was about walking.

What should have been a solitary journey was unexpectedly livelier with Luo Qing's presence. He constantly found ways to make her smile, with his odd remarks and unfamiliar tunes he hummed—neither resembling Liyue's operas nor Mondstadt's ballads.

Over time, Ganyu found herself getting used to having him around.

Days later, they arrived at Dihua Marsh, a place of tranquil waters and emerald-green scenery.

"Finally here," Ganyu murmured, standing on a wooden bridge beside a Statue of the Seven. She looked out over the clear jade-like waters, a faint smile gracing her lips. It was a rare expression that Luo Qing hadn't seen on her before.

Seeing her so at ease, Luo Qing's perception of Ganyu solidified—gentle, reserved, and shy, with a warmth that rarely blossomed into a smile.

Yet here in Dihua Marsh, she had finally allowed herself to relax.

As they stood there, Ganyu suddenly remembered something and tilted her head, asking, "By the way, Luo Qing, why did you come all the way out here?"

With a smile, Luo Qing replied gently, "Just to keep you company, Ganyu."

"Huh?!"

---

T/N: I must admit even I might be moved... Poor Ganyu doesn't stand a chance.


Chapter 34: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [34]

A blush spread across Ganyu's cheeks, and the head she had just raised lowered slightly once more.

Every time she had asked Luo Qing why he was going to Dihua Marsh during their journey, he always answered the same way.

"Alright, Luo Qing, why do you keep saying that?"

"Because it's the truth."

"Ugh... I'm not talking to you anymore."

Ganyu lowered her head even further and continued walking deeper into the marsh, prompting Luo Qing to quickly follow along.

Flirting with her... it's too fun.

Dihua Marsh was full of low-lying areas. Aside from the main pathway and small bridges, most of the land was difficult to traverse. Occasionally, monsters would appear on the small islands scattered throughout the marsh. Tall reeds obscured the view, making it easy to stumble into danger if one didn't know the way.

Luo Qing trailed behind Ganyu, carefully avoiding the reeds until they suddenly emerged into a clearing. Before them lay a lush green field, where pale blue Glaze Lilies were blooming in abundance.

"Is this the place you were talking about, Ganyu?" Luo Qing asked.

Glaze Lilies had once filled all of Dihua Marsh, but after the Archon War, they had become a rarity. The sight of so many growing hidden amidst the reeds surprised him.

"Mm... When I'm feeling troubled, I come here to clear my mind."

"Did you plant these Glaze Lilies yourself, Ganyu?"

"Mm... How did you know, Luo Qing?"

"I guessed. Smart, huh?"

"Uh..." Ganyu fell silent and sat down on a clean patch of stone amidst the Glaze Lilies. She rested her chin on her hands, her small feet pressed together, her long azure hair blending with the soft blue of the flowers—creating a scene of unparalleled beauty.

Luo Qing stood quietly beside her, unwilling to disturb the tranquility of the moment.

If he had a camera on him, he thought, he'd definitely take a secret photo of Ganyu to... treasure later.

After a while, Ganyu parted her lips, and a gentle, elegant melody flowed forth. Her soft singing brought the Glaze Lilies to life, their stalks straightening and blooms opening even wider, the fragrance growing richer.

When the song ended, Ganyu sat amidst the flowers, looking like a picture-perfect masterpiece.

After a long silence, she finally stood, picking one of the flowers before stepping out of the field.

"Alright, Luo Qing, I need to head back now. What about you?"

This time, it felt like Ganyu was genuinely asking him.

Luo Qing, I'm heading back. Will you come with me?

"Of course, I'll go back with you," Luo Qing said with a smile. "But Ganyu, after all the walking, don't you want to rest a bit longer?"

"No, not really. Honestly, the journey itself already made me feel much better..."

"Hmm?" Luo Qing suddenly heard the rustling of reeds nearby, causing him to momentarily miss Ganyu's words.

"It's... it's nothing." Ganyu's face turned slightly awkward, and she spoke softly, "Let's... let's go back."

Just as they started to leave, they unexpectedly ran into Lumine and her companions.

Hovering above them, Paimon spotted them first and cried out excitedly, "Hey, look over there!"

Lumine and Zhongli turned in the direction Paimon was pointing, only to see Ganyu and Luo Qing walking side by side. Ganyu's head was lowered, her cheeks tinged pink, giving her the appearance of a shy girl on her first date.

Paimon's call also caught Ganyu and Luo Qing's attention, and they turned to face Lumine's group.

Everyone had met before, so it was only natural for them to greet each other rather than pretend not to see. They all gathered together.

"What are you guys doing here? And... um... what's your name again?" Paimon asked, scratching her head as she tried to remember Ganyu's name.

"Wasn't it something like Wang Xiaomei?" Lumine chimed in.

"My name is Ganyu..." Ganyu murmured, feeling a bit embarrassed that the Traveler didn't remember her name. She lowered her head.

"W-We just couldn't remember at the moment!" Paimon said, offering an apologetic smile before looking puzzled. "But Ganyu, aren't you the secretary for the Liyue Qixing? What are you doing with a Fatui Harbinger?"

"Harbinger?" Ganyu was stunned and turned to look at Luo Qing.

She had always wondered how an ordinary Snezhnayan merchant could move faster than her reflexes. It turned out Luo Qing was actually a Harbinger?

So... was his approach to her just...?

"Well, Paimon's right. I am a Harbinger," Luo Qing admitted casually, flashing a smile. Since it was already out in the open, there was no point in hiding it, so he decided to shift the blame onto Childe. "But right now, I'm on vacation. You should know that the one in charge of Liyue is Childe."

"Hmph... The Fatui aren't exactly the most trustworthy," Paimon said, frowning.

"If you don't believe me, you can ask Mr. Zhongli right here. He's my fishing buddy," Luo Qing replied, nodding towards Zhongli, who stood behind Lumine and Paimon.

Zhongli's expression was a mix of emotions.

It was as if he was thinking, I just retired, and you've already managed to steal away my most dependable subordinate?

Zhongli glanced at Ganyu, who was standing quietly with her head down, and then back at Luo Qing. He nodded and said calmly, "Whether Luo Qing is on vacation, I'm not certain. But yes, we do often fish together."

"Hmm... I guess that's fine then."

"By the way, aren't you guys supposed to be in Liyue? What brings you out here?" Luo Qing asked, deciding to steer the conversation before Paimon's curiosity could derail them.

"We're here to find wild Glaze Lilies with Mr. Zhongli!" Paimon explained. "They're needed for the Rite of Parting for the Geo Archon!"

"Have you seen any wild Glaze Lilies? Not the cultivated ones from Yujing Terrace, but the wild ones!" Lumine added eagerly.

"Actually, I have one right here," Ganyu said, gently pulling the Glaze Lily she had picked from her pouch. "I was going to bring it back to my office, but since you need it, you can have it."

"Thank you, Wang—no, I mean, Ganyu!" Paimon accepted the flower without hesitation, inspecting it closely. "It's just like Zhongli said—it's blooming even more beautifully, and the fragrance is much stronger!"

"That's because Ganyu sang to it," Luo Qing explained, purposely not mentioning the hidden field full of Glaze Lilies to prevent Lumine from picking them all.

"So singing really does make them bloom! If only we hadn't run into a Whopperflower earlier..." Paimon said, sighing.

After chatting for a while, Ganyu, worried about the ongoing work in Liyue Harbor, bid farewell to Lumine's group.

Luo Qing initially wanted to speak with Zhongli privately, but seeing Ganyu leaving, he decided to arrange a meeting at the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor instead.

He followed Ganyu back to Liyue, walking in step with her.

---

T/N: What a gentleman...


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