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24.35% Genshin Impact: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable / Chapter 84: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [84]

Chapter 84: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [84]

"When will that tsundere stop being so stubborn..."

Kicked out of the Plane of Euthymia, Luo Qing found himself once more inside the high tower of the Tenshukaku, locking eyes with the silent Raiden Shogun.

They were linked, her and Ei. Whatever Ei sensed, the Shogun could also perceive. She could clearly feel Ei's emotional state within the Plane of Euthymia.

She had no idea why Ei would be so absorbed by those light novels that Luo Qing had brought. But ever since she kicked Luo Qing out of the Plane of Euthymia, Ei had been in tears, sobbing uncontrollably.

The reason?

She didn't know.

But there was no need to think too deeply—it must have been Luo Qing's fault.

"If there's nothing else, you may leave."

The Raiden Shogun closed her eyes, unwilling to look at him any longer.

Men only slow my blade.

If she could harden her heart, she would have already cut Luo Qing down.

"Oh? The Shogun doesn't want to chat with me for a bit?"

Luo Qing leaned forward, watching the Raiden Shogun who remained sitting in meditative stillness, pretending she hadn't heard a thing.

"Well, can you at least give me a token or something? The samurai downstairs keep treating me like some delivery guy and won't let me in."

No response from the Shogun.

"Ah, playing the cool and silent type again, huh?"

Seeing that the Shogun had no intention of engaging, Luo Qing decided to stop trying to warm up to her cold demeanor. He activated Time Zero and jumped from the balcony, leaving Tenshukaku behind.

After spending the whole day with Ei reading light novels, it was already late afternoon when Luo Qing was allowed to leave.

As he passed by Komore Teahouse, he spotted Kozue watching him warily from a distance, as if he were some kind of dangerous monster.

No need to ask—Ayaka probably still didn't want to see him.

With a polite nod and a smile to Kozue, Luo Qing returned to his resting place.

Upon entering his quarters, he discovered Theresa rolling around on his tatami mat, clutching his blanket and wriggling on the floor.

"Theresa, are you having a seizure?"

"Ah?!... Ahem, ahem."

Theresa quickly jumped to her feet, flustered and red-faced, standing awkwardly by the wall. She was so embarrassed she even forgot to wipe the drool at the corner of her mouth.

"Why are you back at this hour, Lord Luo Qing... I... I've been waiting for you all day..."

"I'm not asking when you got here."

"..."

"Well... I haven't seen you for a while, and since you were away, I just..."

Theresa muttered, her head down like a child caught doing something naughty.

"Alright, get out."

Luo Qing didn't bother to listen to more of her excuses and walked out of the room.

Seeing him leave, Theresa could only follow, sneaking quietly behind him, her head still bowed, like a guilty schoolgirl.

"Where are the others?"

"Those samurai were being difficult, always plotting to escape, so the others stayed behind to keep an eye on them."

"Then why did you come?"

"I won in rock-paper-scissors! And I won at cards! So I got to come here!"

Theresa puffed out her chest with a proud smile, as if she'd just boasted about an impressive achievement.

But when she saw Luo Qing's expression remain unchanged, her pride quickly faded. She tried to appear pitiful.

"I missed you, Lord Luo Qing. I've been waiting so long to be by your side, and now you don't even seem happy to see me..."

"Cut the act."

"..."

[Frustration Value from Theresa +1]

"You're so annoying! I can't even get a rise out of you!"

Seeing that she'd been seen through, Theresa dropped the pretense and plopped down in front of Luo Qing, sitting cross-legged.

"Lord Luo Qing, those samurai aren't very smart. Just a bunch of low-level grunts. Why keep them around? You even have to feed them every day. What a waste of Mora."

"Are you questioning my decisions?" Luo Qing asked coolly.

"..."

"No, Lord. I didn't mean it like that. It's just... living with them in some cave in the middle of nowhere, making sure they don't starve... I feel like I've turned into some kind of cook..."

Theresa's shoulders drooped, her expression pitifully downcast. It was hard to tell if she was genuinely upset or just acting.

But Luo Qing wasn't fooled.

"Did Natalia bring back the signed testimonies I asked for?"

Originally, he'd sent Natalia to retrieve written confessions from the samurai, yet somehow, it was Theresa who returned instead.

Compared to this slightly unhinged Electro Cicin Mage, the more straightforward and fujoshi-inclined Natalia was easier to manage.

"Um... I did bring them."

Theresa nodded, then, right in front of Luo Qing, she pulled down the collar of her robe and started fishing around inside.

She let out a few odd noises as she searched.

Finally, she produced the testimonies, which now smelled distinctly like Theresa's perfume.

They were... a little damp.

Where the hell did she stash these?!

Noticing Luo Qing's gaze, Theresa mischievously pulled her collar down a bit further, exposing her pale neck. She pretended to be bashful.

"Don't misunderstand, Lord. These Electro Mage outfits don't have pockets, so... I didn't have anywhere else to put them..."

"..."

Luo Qing felt he was still too naive.

Theresa was not someone who could be understood with normal logic.

Deciding to ignore her antics, Luo Qing grabbed the slightly crumpled and perfumed documents from the table and began to read.

Everything seemed in order—mostly confessions detailing Kujo Takayuki's inhumane actions and the chaos within the Shogunate's ranks.

"Alright, stay here and don't go wandering around. I need to head out."

Luo Qing folded the documents, tucked them into his pocket, and gave Theresa a quick reminder before leaving the resting quarters again.

The documents were for Kujo Takayuki's eyes only. But the real evidence lay with the testimonies of those samurai.

The sound of Luo Qing shutting the door echoed from below.

Theresa tiptoed to the entrance, peeking out to make sure he was gone and wouldn't be returning soon.

Then, she turned back to the bedding in Luo Qing's room.

Ziiip...

Tenryou Commission

Late into the night, Kujo Takayuki's office was still lit.

As the head of the Kujo Clan and the leader of the Tenryou Commission, his duties were endless, and many of them were not fit for public view.

Ever since receiving secret support from the Fatui, the Kujo Clan's influence within the Tenryou Commission had solidified, and the Commission's standing among the Tri-Commission had risen as a result.

It seemed everything was progressing steadily.

But right now, staring at the documents in his hand, Kujo Takayuki's face was tense.

Not long ago, reports from the front lines of the Shogunate forces had reached him, detailing how the samurai sent to escort refugees back to Narukami Island had vanished without a trace, while the refugees arrived safely and began spreading word of the Commission's "heroic deeds."

Under normal circumstances, the disappearance of a few samurai wouldn't trouble him so.

But those samurai had orders—orders he had personally given—to drown those refugees at sea.

The samurai had vanished, yet the refugees had survived.

Someone is meddling in the shadows.

If word of his orders to eliminate the refugees reached the ears of the Raiden Shogun...

It would spell disaster for him and the entire Kujo Clan.

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T/N: IT'S KOZUE NOW? FOR FUCK SAKE GIVE ME A BREAKKKk whatever shes just an npc anyway

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Kazuha -> Kusa -> Kozue


Chapter 85: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [85]

Suddenly, a strong gust of wind flung the window open, snuffing out the candlelight on his desk.

Kujo Takayuki looked outside, but the night was calm and still—certainly not windy enough to justify the sudden draft.

Feeling puzzled, he dismissed the thought and relit the candle, intending to get back to his paperwork.

Yet, when he sat back down, there was an unfamiliar letter on his desk.

Kujo Takayuki immediately scanned the room, but there were no signs of intrusion. Warily, he picked up the letter and began to open it.

Hmm? Why does it smell like a woman's perfume? Did a woman deliver this letter?

And why does it feel... damp?

Setting aside the strange thoughts, he began to read the contents.

As he read, his expression grew darker. This was no ordinary letter—it was a detailed accusation, outlining his orders to drown the refugees.

So, the missing samurai... had they been captured?

Who would do this?

The Yashiro Commission had always been kept in check by the Kamisato Clan, but they never meddled in the power struggles between the Commissions, preferring to focus on their own development.

As for the Kanjou Commission, they were far away on Ritou, busy managing their own affairs. Even if they dismantled the Kujo Clan, it would only pave the way for the Tenryou Commission to be taken over by the Tengu family, which offered them no advantage.

Could it be the Tengu Clan behind this?

As Kujo Takayuki pondered the possible culprits, a man's voice suddenly broke the silence.

"Well, Kujo-sama, how do you find the weight of the evidence in that letter? Do you think it's enough to bring the Kujo Clan down from the Tenryou Commission?"

Kujo Takayuki's gaze snapped to the source of the voice.

Seated at the tea table, as if he had always been there, was a hooded man with his face partially covered. The stranger casually poured himself a cup of tea.

"Did you capture those samurai?"

Kujo Takayuki's expression tightened as he noticed a dark golden emblem hanging at the man's waist.

He recognized it. He had seen a similar emblem on the woman from the Fatui who had once approached him with an offer.

"You're... with the Fatui!"

"Well, it seems Kujo-sama has some knowledge after all," the man said with a calm smile, taking a sip of tea. Luo Qing was secretly relieved—the Kujo head recognizing him meant he didn't need to introduce himself.

After all, the best way to make an impression is to have others recognize your importance.

"Hmph, we established an alliance not too long ago, and now, within just a few months, you seek to betray me?" Kujo Takayuki's gaze sharpened, and he spoke with a cold tone. "Do you really think a simple accusation will be enough to control me?"

"Don't get the wrong idea, Kujo-sama," Luo Qing replied, still smiling as he sipped his tea. "I happened to come across a few lost samurai. They had this letter with them, and since you're our esteemed partner, I thought it best to bring it to your attention."

"Hmph, are you saying those samurai are in your custody?"

"That's what you said, not me."

"Then tell me, what do you want?"

Kujo Takayuki sat back, dismissing the contents of the letter. He knew this was a play for leverage, and that Luo Qing wouldn't be here if he didn't want something in return.

"How can you say that, Kujo-sama? We're partners. When one of us faces a challenge, naturally, we lend our support."

Luo Qing stood and walked over to Kujo Takayuki, tapping the letter with a finger as he smiled.

"Rest assured, those samurai are being well looked after. You don't need to worry about them. Just pay a bit more attention to our partnership going forward."

As he finished speaking, Luo Qing's golden eyes locked with Kujo Takayuki's. In a blink, he vanished, leaving the room eerily silent.

"Filthy bastards without a shred of honor."

Kujo Takayuki's hands clenched around the letter as he cursed under his breath.

That momentary eye contact with Luo Qing had sent a chill down his spine, like he was being stared down by a predator.

He'd heard enough about the Fatui to know that they were dangerous individuals.

First, there was that arrogant woman who treated him with contempt, and now this mysterious man, appearing out of nowhere to issue veiled threats.

Laughable. Do they think that with the Tenryou Commission under their sway, they can take over Inazuma?

Inazuma has the Raiden Shogun.

Anyone foolish enough to threaten Inazuma would meet their end beneath the Shogun's blade!

Seething with anger, Kujo Takayuki tossed the perfumed and damp letter into the candle's flame, watching it burn to ash.

Meanwhile, Luo Qing had never intended to extract anything specific from Kujo Takayuki during this visit.

His goal was simply to rattle the Tenryou Commission's leader. Negotiations were best left to La Signora.

He strolled past Komore Teahouse once again. It was late; the night market at Hanamizaka had long since packed up, and the "Closed" sign hung outside the teahouse.

Though the shop had shut down for the evening, light still filtered from the upper floor windows.

Luo Qing glanced up, noticing the slight gap in a second-floor window.

There, leaning against the sill, was Kamisato Ayaka, her chin resting on her arms as she gazed at the full moon.

She seemed lost in thought, her face tinged with a hint of melancholy.

Suddenly, as if sensing his gaze, Ayaka looked down and spotted Luo Qing standing in the street, staring back at her.

"Huh... Why is Mr. Luo Qing here...?"

Caught off-guard, Ayaka scrambled to stand up, accidentally bumping her forehead against the window frame with a dull thud.

"Miss Kamisato, are you alright?"

Luo Qing chuckled, having witnessed the scene.

He had to admit, her flustered reaction was rather adorable.

"I-I'm fine, Mr. Luo Qing, don't worry about me," Ayaka stammered, wincing as pain throbbed at the back of her head. With Luo Qing watching, she couldn't even rub the sore spot.

"It's so late... Why are you still out on the street, Mr. Luo Qing...?"

"Well, it's late, and I couldn't find a place to stay, so I thought I'd look for a spot to rest," Luo Qing said casually, his playful side tempted to tease her a bit more.

"O-Oh... I see..."

Ayaka hesitated, biting her lip. If it weren't for Sayu's warning, she would've immediately invited Luo Qing inside to stay.

But with her brother's instructions in mind, no matter how much she wanted to help, she just couldn't bring herself to extend the offer.

"T-There's an Adventurers' Guild not too far from here. They're open all night and have places to rest. Mr. Luo Qing can stay there..."

She trailed off, barely able to finish.

As his friend, she should have invited him inside. But instead, all she could offer were distant directions.

"Alright, I'll check it out. Goodnight, Miss Kamisato."

"Goodnight..."

Watching Luo Qing's figure disappear down the street, Ayaka's lips curved into a small pout, her expression falling.

Back at his resting quarters, Luo Qing was overcome with fatigue. After washing up, he didn't think twice and slipped under the covers, ready for a good night's sleep.

But as soon as his face hit the pillow, he felt something wet.

Blinking in confusion, he sat up and touched the blankets.

"What the... Why the hell is this blanket wet?!"

...

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T/N: Theresa girl... you have problems

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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