Chapter 111: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [111] [200 PS]
Bonus Chapter!
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She had to admit, the promise of having updated light novels and freshly baked desserts delivered anytime she wanted hit her weak spot.
After tossing Luo Qing out of the Plane of Euthymia, she stared at the remaining gateway to a new world—the strange toilet—and found herself deep in thought.
She hesitated for a moment, shaking her head to ensure Luo Qing was gone, then sat back down on the mysterious toilet and pressed the flush button.
"Ding. Please deploy a second gateway, or the flush function cannot be activated."
The unfamiliar electronic voice startled her, making her jump up from the toilet.
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Meanwhile.
After being thrown out of the Plane of Euthymia, Luo Qing managed to placate Raiden Shogun by promising he would visit her alone soon for a private moment together.
She promptly chased him out of Tenshukaku with her blade in hand.
Now that he had the Guardian Angel item, his next step was to find an excuse to give the Resurrection Armor to Rosaline and start planning how to get closer to her.
Besides, he still had three more Affection Enhancement Card ProMax—perfect for a little test run.
As he left Tenshukaku, Luo Qing was thinking about relaxing for a few days while Lumine progressed through the Inazuma storyline.
He had just stepped into Hanamizaka when a pink-haired fox blocked his way.
"Well, well, Mr. Luo Qing. What a coincidence, out for a stroll?"
Yae Miko greeted him with a teasing smile, waving a paper fan, her eyes sparkling playfully.
"I..."
Before he could respond, Yae Miko tapped his lips with her fan, her fox ears twitching as she spoke softly,
"Mr. Luo Qing is a valued guest of Yae Publishing House. Since we've met by chance, why don't you allow me to treat you at Uyuu Restaurant?"
"..."
Luo Qing was momentarily speechless.
I see through your little scheme, you sly fox.
"Does Miss Yae have something she needs my help with?"
"Mr. Luo Qing is quite the joker~ I just wanted to chat with you, that's all~"
"..."
Of course, she's as slippery as ever.
Anyone else might have crumbled under Yae Miko's charm by now, but Luo Qing was a man of integrity—her allure had no effect on him.
As a man of Snezhnaya, he felt it was his duty to uphold the proud spirit of a cunning merchant.
So, he feigned reluctance.
"But I have plans later, Miss Yae. You see..."
"But I really, really want to spend time with you~"
"Well then."
Luo Qing leaned in close, speaking quietly,
"Miss Yae, how about you pay me fifty thousand Mora, and I'll accompany you tonight?"
"..."
[+1 Frustration Value from Yae Miko]
Yae Miko nearly lost her composure.
In Inazuma, people who wish to spend time alone with me could line up from the city to the Grand Narukami Shrine.
And here you are, demanding fifty thousand Mora from me?!
But curiosity gnawed at her, so she kept her calm and continued,
"Mr. Luo Qing, you really do know how to jest. Fifty thousand Mora wouldn't get you much. How about this: I'll waive all your future expenses at Yae Publishing House?"
"I suppose that's fair."
Luo Qing pretended to think it over, then nodded slowly. "Deal! Miss Yae, tonight I'm all yours!"
"..."
[+1 Frustration Value from Yae Miko]
"Well then, Mr. Luo Qing, let's proceed to Uyuu Restaurant."
For a moment, Yae Miko had a strange feeling.
This guy... is he intentionally messing with me?
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Uyuu Restaurant
As a regular, Yae Miko didn't even need to order. The moment she stepped in, the owner, Okazaki Rikutō, knew what dishes to prepare, heading straight to the kitchen.
They sat side by side at a table, and soon enough, an array of Uyuu's finest dishes was set before them.
Luo Qing, however, focused solely on eating, completely ignoring Yae Miko.
Finally, she couldn't stand it any longer and asked,
"Mr. Luo Qing, has your friend been enjoying the recent light novels from Yae Publishing House?"
"She loves them. Five stars. I'll buy more next time."
Luo Qing replied casually before continuing to devour his food.
"..."
[+1 Frustration Value from Yae Miko]
"I've heard that you've practically bought out all the female-oriented light novels at our store. As the chief editor of Yae Publishing House, I'd love to meet your friend. Would you give me the honor of an introduction?"
Yae Miko's suspicion had already led her to believe that this "friend" of Luo Qing was none other than Ei, hiding away in the Plane of Euthymia.
But without direct confirmation, she couldn't fathom why Ei, who had shut herself away from the world, would rely on this Fatui agent.
It bothered her.
After all, she was the one who had been friends with Ei for years, yet Ei wouldn't even see her face.
"Ah, that's not possible. She's a bit of a recluse and rarely goes out."
Luo Qing shook his head and continued eating.
"..."
Yae Miko pondered for a moment before suggesting,
"Then how about you take me to her home?"
But Luo Qing shook his head and said seriously,
"That would cost extra."
"..."
"Mr. Luo Qing wants Mora?"
"Not at all."
"Then what is it that you want?"
Yae Miko was genuinely curious.
"How about this..."
Luo Qing looked up, his gaze resting on Yae Miko's fluffy ears, and he asked playfully,
"Let me touch your ears. Don't worry, I'll be gentle!"
"..."
[+10 Frustration Value from Yae Miko]
Yae Miko finally understood.
Luo Qing clearly knew what she was after!
He was deliberately toying with her!
How could Ei, who's always hiding obediently in the Plane of Euthymia, even know someone like him?!
Doesn't she realize he might be deceiving her?!
"Alright, Mr. Luo Qing, let's cut to the chase."
After some thought, Yae Miko decided to be direct.
If she kept beating around the bush, he'd just continue playing dumb.
"Oh? Miss Yae, going straight to the point?"
Seeing Yae Miko drop the pretense so quickly surprised Luo Qing. It seemed her defenses weren't all that high after all.
"Does she genuinely like those light novels?"
"You guess~"
"..."
"How did you meet her?"
"Not telling~"
"..."
[+10 Frustration Value from Yae Miko]
Yae Miko swore that if she didn't have so many unanswered questions, she would've struck him down with a lightning bolt by now.
"Alright, alright, I was just teasing you, Miss Yae."
Luo Qing smiled and continued,
"If you really want to know, why don't you just go see her yourself?"
"You can visit her anytime?"
"Why not?"
Luo Qing leaned back in his chair. In the past, he would have needed Raiden Shogun's approval to enter.
But now, with the toilet set up...
He could come and go as he pleased.
"However, nothing is free in this world. Surely, Miss Yae understands that?"
Yae Miko frowned slightly. "What do you want?"
"Let me touch your ears. Or your tail, that works too."
"?"
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Chapter 112: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [112]
His words were infuriating—how did Ei manage to tolerate him without striking him down?
"Mr. Luo Qing, do you understand the consequences of saying something like that?"
Her tone turned cold, and her eyes narrowed, as the pressure of a divine being enveloped Uyuu Restaurant.
Even the owner and chefs dared not make a sound, fearing to provoke the High Priestess.
But despite the suffocating aura, Luo Qing seemed entirely unaffected.
Gulp, gulp, gulp...
Luo Qing downed his drink in one go, wiped his mouth, and then casually looked at Yae Miko, seemingly oblivious to her intimidation.
"So, Miss Yae, you're not willing to meet my conditions?"
Just a little more, Yae Miko thought.
She was on the verge of blasting Luo Qing with a fox thunderbolt.
If they weren't in Uyuu Restaurant, and if she wasn't worried about collateral damage, he would've gotten a good smack already!
"Hmph, what do you think?"
Yae Miko scoffed.
You want to touch my ears and tail in front of everyone here? If I agree, what kind of High Priestess would I be?!
"If you don't agree, then forget it."
Luo Qing shrugged, a hint of disappointment in his eyes.
"Whenever you've made up your mind, Miss Yae, I'll be waiting~"
He got up, ready to leave.
But after only a few steps, he turned around and sat back down next to Yae Miko.
"Oh? Why are you back, Mr. Luo Qing? Did you..."
Yae Miko's voice was teasing, assuming that Luo Qing was reconsidering to negotiate terms.
But before she could finish, Luo Qing interrupted her seriously.
"I have professional standards. I said I'd spend the evening with you, Miss Yae, so I'm going to keep my word!"
"...?"
[+10 Frustration Value from Yae Miko]
This guy is dead set on touching my fox tail, isn't he?!
For hundreds of years, Yae Miko had always been the one to trick others, not the other way around.
But now, Luo Qing held a secret she desperately wanted to know, and she couldn't afford to truly fall out with him.
It had been ages since she'd felt this kind of frustration after the person in question had left.
Maybe... maybe I should just let him touch it?
No!
That's my ears and tail! How could I even think of something so ridiculous?!
Caught in her emotional turmoil, Yae Miko found herself momentarily stunned.
Could it be that, deep down, I actually want to be...
No way!
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"So, where does Miss Yae want to go next?"
Luo Qing asked casually, completely unaware of the storm brewing inside Yae Miko's mind.
He had nothing else planned for the upcoming days, so spending time with the sly fox seemed like a good way to pass the time.
"It's getting late, and I have other matters to attend to. Why don't we continue this another day?"
Luo Qing shook his head. "No can do. Private appointments come with an extra fee."
"..."
"Goodbye."
Without another word, Yae Miko left Uyuu Restaurant without looking back.
Foxes are known for holding grudges. Whatever ground she lost today, Yae Miko vowed to regain in the future.
But right now, she had to prepare for her meeting with the traveler. She didn't have the time or patience to continue tangling with Luo Qing.
Once everything was settled, she'd find a way to toy with him properly!
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After parting ways with Yae Miko on a sour note and with Kamisato Ayaka back at the Yashiro Commission, Luo Qing found himself with nothing to do and returned to his resting place.
Without the constant need to focus on gathering Frustration Points, his days had become much more leisurely.
Upon entering his room, he found Rosalyne still lounging inside, lazily flipping through a light novel.
When she noticed Luo Qing's return, she raised an eyebrow but pretended not to see him, burying her face back in her book.
"Hey, Rosalyne, have you seriously been reading light novels this whole time since I left?"
"Mind your own business. Go away and stop bothering me."
Rosalyne's tone was cold.
"..."
Luo Qing was momentarily speechless.
Is this icy and aloof Rosalyne secretly a homebody too?
Talk about breaking character...
"What are you reading? Let me see."
Luo Qing sat across from Rosalyne and casually picked up a book from her pile.
Hmm...
"The Wandering Maiden's Youthful Journey: A Girl's Dream of a Noble Knight"
What an odd choice...
"Didn't you say these were all garbage books? Why are you reading them all day?"
Luo Qing flipped through a few pages and asked offhandedly.
"You're so annoying."
Rosalyne's brow furrowed.
Whenever Luo Qing was around, her mood seemed to plummet.
One day, I'm going to get rid of him!
"This is my room. Didn't the logistics division assign you a room? Why are you still hanging out here?"
Rosalyne snorted. "Hmph, it's mine now."
"You want to share a bed that badly?"
"..."
Rosalyne's frown deepened. Was Luo Qing really this dense, or was he doing this on purpose?
He was even bold enough to tease his superior?
"My patience has limits, Luo Qing. Just because we're colleagues doesn't mean I won't take action against you."
"Oh? And what kind of action are you planning? Kneeling or sitting?"
"..."
[+1 Frustration Value from Rosalyne]
"Alright, alright. You keep reading, I won't bother you anymore."
Luo Qing waved dismissively, pulled over a tatami mat, and lay down, covering his face with a book, intending to take a nap.
After all, it was his room—he wasn't going anywhere.
Meanwhile.
Rosalyne kept sneaking glances at Luo Qing every few seconds, suspecting he was up to something.
But as the minutes passed, Luo Qing didn't move at all, leaving her increasingly puzzled.
Is he really asleep?
I'm still sitting right here, and he's not even a little on guard?!
Is he not worried that I might do something to him?!
After some thought, Rosalyne flicked her fingers, conjuring a small mist of frost that floated toward Luo Qing.
Before the frost could touch him, a muffled voice came from under the book.
"Don't mess around. I'm trying to sleep."
"..."
Don't mess around?
Is he treating me like a child?!
Rosalyne felt a flash of irritation but, eager to continue reading and catch up on the latest chapters, she decided to let it slide, burying her nose back in her book.
Time ticked away, and midnight came.
Stretching, Rosalyne finished her light novel and glanced over at Luo Qing, who was still in the exact same position as before, not having moved an inch.
This guy... isn't he supposed to be from the intelligence division?
Or does he really trust me that much?
Rosalyne's thoughts were tangled.
Among the Fatui Harbingers, deception and scheming were common. Even though they all served the Tsaritsa, each had their own hidden agendas, often ready to stab each other in the back.
Except for Childe, most Harbingers interacted with countless ulterior motives.
How is Luo Qing so unguarded, just falling asleep right in front of me?
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