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19.26% Genshin Impact: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable / Chapter 67: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [67]

Chapter 67: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [67]

"I... Sir... this... I…"

Kirara stammered, unsure of how to explain herself.

She was used to delivering packages from rooftops—it was a habit by now. It was the first time someone had heard her footsteps and actually complained about the noise.

Five-star ratings were critical to her performance as a courier. If she didn't get enough five-star reviews each month, there was a risk she might get fired from her job.

And if she lost this job, she'd have to return to the wilderness, back to being the "great yokai" people whispered about.

Every five-star review was a lifeline for her.

Look at her... she's so scared, her tail's drooping down.

"Let's set aside the rating for now. Are you sure this delivery is meant for me?"

Seeing Kirara's anxious expression, Luo Qing sighed and decided to shift the conversation.

"Uh... 1145."

Kirara took a half-step back, tilting her head to check the number on the door. She then compared it with the delivery slip, nodding after confirming.

"Yes, sir, this is your delivery. For... Mr. Luo Qing, right?"

"That's me."

Luo Qing's brows furrowed slightly.

He'd only arrived in Ritou less than half a day ago. Other than his subordinates, who else could have tracked his movements so closely?

"Alright, hand it over."

"Certainly, sir! Just sign here, please!"

Luo Qing took the package from Kirara and signed the delivery slip. He was about to shut the door and return inside when he noticed Kirara was still standing there, unmoving, with no intention of leaving.

"Do you need something else?"

"I... um..."

Kirara hesitated, but suddenly gathered her courage. She bowed deeply at a perfect ninety-degree angle and blurted out:

"Mr. Luo Qing, I'm really sorry for disturbing your sleep earlier with the noise on the roof!"

Luo Qing blinked, taken aback. He hadn't expected her to bow and apologize so directly.

"Oh, I wasn't too bothered by it—"

Before he could finish, Kirara raised her head abruptly, her cat ears twitching slightly. Her eyes were wide and pleading.

"So, could you please give me a five-star review? It's very important to me!"

"Uh..."

Luo Qing was a little surprised by her insistence. Do delivery workers in Inazuma really take ratings this seriously?

An amused idea suddenly popped into his head.

"Kirara, right?"

"Yes, Mr. Luo Qing!" Kirara nodded vigorously, her fluffy ears bouncing up and down.

"I just have a few questions for you. Answer them, and I'll give you that five-star rating."

"Huh?"

Before she could process his request, Luo Qing had already turned and walked back inside, leaving the door open for her.

Despite feeling a strange sense of unease, Kirara's instincts told her she could handle herself. As a member of the yokai race, her escape skills were top-notch, and she doubted this man could pose any real threat to her.

Cautiously, she poked her head through the doorway, sniffed the air, and then tiptoed inside.

Her soft paw pads made no noise whatsoever.

"Excuse me."

Entering the room, she saw Luo Qing already seated at a low table, and she took a seat across from him. Her two long, fluffy tails swayed restlessly, revealing her nervousness.

"What does Mr. Luo Qing want to ask?" she murmured softly.

"Who requested this delivery?" Luo Qing asked as he began unboxing the package.

"Well..."

Kirara picked up the delivery slip from the table and scanned it, trying to recall the details.

"Hmm... I remember now. The client was anonymous. They didn't leave a name..."

Luo Qing opened the package to find a wooden box inside. In the box was a small, neatly cut piece of Crystal Marrow.

"Anonymous, huh? And it was a man?"

"Mm-hmm…"

"What about his hair color?"

"Uh... well…"

Kirara scratched the back of her head, trying to remember.

She handled so many deliveries each day that recalling one specific customer wasn't easy.

"I think... he had blonde hair. And he wasn't from Inazuma…"

"A blonde foreigner?" Luo Qing confirmed.

Given that the Traveler, Lumine, hadn't arrived in Inazuma yet, the description could only match one person—that particular diplomat.

"Yes, yes!" Kirara nodded enthusiastically, her cat ears bobbing up and down.

Luo Qing's gaze lingered on her twitching ears for a moment, suddenly feeling an irresistible urge to pet them.

"Alright. Did he say anything when he placed the order?"

"Umm..."

Kirara scratched her head again but seemed to draw a blank this time.

"I don't think he said much… He just insisted it had to be delivered today, and even paid extra Mora for the priority delivery."

"Today, huh..."

Luo Qing frowned slightly, eyeing the Crystal Marrow in the wooden box. Is this the Shuumatsuban's way of warning me?

I barely set foot in Inazuma, and they're already keeping tabs on me?

"Where did the delivery originate?"

"Right here in Ritou. I had just arrived to make a long-distance delivery when that client approached me!"

"Alright, I've finished my questions."

"Then... my five-star review?" Kirara asked timidly.

"No more running around on rooftops at night, alright?"

Luo Qing picked up the review slip, marked five stars, and handed it back to Kirara.

"Okay, okay! Thank you, Mr. Luo Qing! I hope you have a great day! I'll be on my way now~"

Seeing the genuine five-star rating on the slip, Kirara beamed, preparing to leave. But just as she was about to stand, Luo Qing's voice turned cold.

"No. You can't leave."

"Huh?"

Kirara froze, half-standing, unsure whether to sit back down. Cautiously, she asked:

"Is there... something else, Mr. Luo Qing?"

"Aren't you with a delivery service? I have something I'd like to send as well."

After a moment's thought, Luo Qing decided it was only polite to return the favor. Since someone had sent him a gift, it wouldn't be right not to reciprocate.

"Wait a moment. I have a package I'd like you to deliver."

"Oh... okay..."

Relieved that it was just another delivery, Kirara sat back down, folding her legs neatly beneath her. She watched Luo Qing curiously as he rummaged through his belongings.

After a while, Luo Qing finally pulled out a black disc—a familiar item he had once sent to Ningguang.

It was the same—his very own recording of The Most Dazzling Ethnic Wind.

"Deliver this to the Yashiro Commission. Make sure it's signed by the head of the Kamisato family personally."

Luo Qing set the disc on the table. Kirara picked it up, examining it with curiosity while mumbling under her breath:

"Fragile item… Yashiro Commission... long-distance delivery... Mr. Luo Qing, would you like this to be anonymous too?"

"No need. Just let them know it's from me."

Luo Qing smiled, a mischievous glint in his eye.

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Chapter 68: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [68]

The night passed.

As the entity overseeing Ritou's trade and tax collection, the Kanjo Commission held full authority over all duties imposed on goods. They could set the tax rates as high as they pleased.

Since the Fatui's infiltration, this taxing authority had effectively fallen under their control.

Even if the Fatui requested that taxes be collected in Crystal Marrow instead of Mora, the Kanjo Commission had no choice but to comply—sometimes even hiking the rates further to squeeze the merchants of Ritou dry.

Before leaving Ritou, as Rosalyne's stand-in, Luo Qing had to make a formal appearance at the Kanjo Commission. He needed to pass on Rosalyne's message, instructing them to increase the tax on Crystal Marrow.

With the intensifying war between the Resistance and the Shogunate, the demand for Delusions had surged. The Doctor, who was studying the creation of Delusions, wouldn't miss such an ideal opportunity for his experiments. The more people who used Delusions, the richer the research data he could gather.

Luo Qing wasn't sure how Rosalyne had managed to form an alliance with the Doctor, but he didn't care. He had little fondness for mad scientists, as long as that particular Doctor didn't cause him trouble.

The Kanjo Commission's domain, which stretched over nearly half of Ritou, was a show of wealth and influence.

As Rosalyne had described, Luo Qing and his team approached the entrance of the Kanjo Commission. With a discreet display of his Fatui insignia, the guards gave a nod and escorted them inside.

Following the guards, they were led through the front hall of the Kanjo Commission. Inside, the servants gracefully prepared tea and snacks, treating them with a level of respect that left Natalia and the others puzzled.

After all, in most other nations, the Fatui's reputation was synonymous with villainy—stories of Fatui agents kidnapping naughty children were a staple of bedtime warnings.

Even in Liyue, common folk would avoid them on sight.

When had they ever been treated like honored guests?

As they pondered, a middle-aged man entered the room.

He quickly gestured for the guards and servants to leave, sealing the door behind him.

"A pleasure to meet you. I am Hiiragi Chisato's father, Hiiragi Shinsuke, and I hope my hospitality will be to your satisfaction, Mr. Luo Qing," he said with a respectful bow.

The surprising display of courtesy from a high-ranking official left Natalia and the others astonished.

Luo Qing, however, remained unfazed. Calmly, he met Shinsuke's eyes and asked, "You know me?"

Shinsuke offered a polite smile. "Lady Rosalyne informed me in advance that another Harbinger would take her place to continue our cooperation with the Kanjo Commission. May I ask what instructions you have for us?"

"I see."

Luo Qing raised a brow, mildly impressed by the deference.

He couldn't help but wonder what kind of leverage Rosalyne had used to gain this level of obedience from Hiiragi Shinsuke.

Surely, it couldn't have been whips and candle wax...

"It's nothing major. We just need you to increase the collection of Crystal Marrow. Our purchasing price will remain unchanged, but we require more shipments. Everything else will stay the same," Luo Qing said plainly.

He suddenly felt someone's gaze upon him. Opening his emotion-tracking tool, he scanned for any eavesdroppers hidden in the room.

[Would you like to use the "Let's Meow Together" item card? Possible targets: Natalia, Igor, Sergei, Hiiragi Shinsuke, Hiiragi Chisato.]

"Ah, Mr. Hiiragi..." Luo Qing paused, speaking thoughtfully. "The young lady eavesdropping must be your daughter?"

"Eavesdropping?"

Hiiragi Shinsuke looked stunned, then his gaze shifted to the folding screen behind him. His expression grew stern.

"Chisato, eavesdropping is unbefitting of a noblewoman."

A few seconds later, a refined young woman in a kimono stepped out from behind the screen. She offered a graceful bow to everyone.

"Apologies. I am Hiiragi Chisato, greetings to all."

Turning to her father, she protested, "Father, I just happened to come looking for you. I had no intention of eavesdropping..."

"Well, since you're here, you might as well meet Mr. Luo Qing, our esteemed guest," Shinsuke said with a smile, waving her over as if to demonstrate that his daughter was trustworthy.

"Yes... Greetings, Mr. Luo Qing," Chisato said, bowing slightly. She looked at him, meeting his eyes briefly before quickly averting her gaze.

She couldn't shake the feeling that his gaze was strangely familiar—not the look of a stranger meeting someone for the first time, but more like someone who had been expecting her.

Startled by the odd familiarity, she took a small step back, lowering her head to avoid his eyes.

Of course, Luo Qing had never heard of Hiiragi Chisato before. His curiosity stemmed purely from the peculiar situation, and since Hiiragi Shinsuke seemed unconcerned, he saw no need to dig deeper.

He handed Shinsuke a letter detailing the required quantities of Crystal Marrow. It came directly from the Doctor in Snezhnaya and had passed through Rosalyne's hands before reaching him.

"The specific amounts are listed in this letter. Since Miss Hiiragi seems to have other matters to attend to, and I have more business to handle myself, I'll take my leave."

He glanced briefly at Chisato, who was half-hidden behind the folding screen, before turning to leave.

Hiiragi Shinsuke's eyes followed Luo Qing to the doorway, and then, unexpectedly, he broke into a broad smile.

"I had hoped Mr. Luo Qing would stay in Ritou for a few days so we could discuss our partnership in detail, but if you're pressed for time, I won't insist. Chisato, escort Mr. Luo Qing out for me, will you?"

"Huh?"

Chisato's eyes widened in surprise. Why was her father asking her to escort his guest when it was clearly his responsibility?

"Is that alright with you, Chisato?" Shinsuke asked again, his gaze softening.

"Yes... Yes, Father... Mr. Luo Qing, this way, please..." Chisato responded hurriedly. She shot a quick glance at Luo Qing, her thoughts racing.

Her father had always been meticulous about who he associated her with, prioritizing family reputation above all else. Yet now, he wanted her to accompany this stranger... Could it be...?

But I already have someone I care for! Why can't Father understand?

Her face flushed slightly, and she hastened her steps, purposefully keeping a safe distance from Luo Qing to avoid any unwanted attention.

Meanwhile, Luo Qing was equally bewildered. All I did was look at his daughter, and now he's sending her to escort me out?

Is he really so eager to marry her off?

Nevertheless, since things had progressed this way, Luo Qing decided to take advantage of it.

She could be quite useful...

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Thanks for reading! Let me know if you spot any mistakes or inconsistencies!

If you wish to support me or read ahead here's a link! [patreon.com/WiseTL]


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