Chapter 113: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [113]
With no immediate need for more Frustration Points, Luo Qing had returned to his leisurely routine—fishing every day, and occasionally using the toilet portal to visit the Plane of Euthymia, where he'd deliver updated light novels and freshly baked desserts to Ei.
To his surprise, Rosalyne seemed to be a secret homebody.
Usually busy with her duties of collecting Gnosis, she rarely had any free time. But Luo Qing's time restriction had forced her to delay her plans, giving her a whole month of unexpected downtime.
With no tasks to occupy her, she had stayed at Luo Qing's safe house, turning into a version of the homebody Raiden Shogun—spending her days enjoying tea and reading light novels, letting time pass by without concern.
Luo Qing had once subtly asked if she had any other ambitions aside from serving the Tsaritsa, but her response had been blunt:
"If not for serving Her Majesty, I'd have no reason to live. So don't ask such foolish questions."
This only made Luo Qing label Rosalyne with new tags: Potential Yandere and Tsundere.
One day, Luo Qing calculated that Ei's supply of light novels and desserts must be running low.
As her regular delivery person, he figured it was about time for the next round of provisions. So, he decided to visit Yae Publishing House to check if there were any new female-oriented light novels to bring to Ei.
Thinking about his deliveries always annoyed him slightly.
Even if he were feeding a kitten or a puppy, they'd let him pet them after a while. But despite the massive bags of light novels and sweets he brought to Ei, she'd always chase him around the Plane of Euthymia with her blade if he so much as patted her head.
Who's ever heard of a cat being this fierce?!
As Luo Qing reached the entrance of Yae Publishing House, he suddenly heard a soft yet firm voice.
"Luo Qing, stop right there!"
He turned to see Lumine and Paimon standing not far away, hands on their hips.
"Well, well, what a coincidence, you two."
Luo Qing smiled lightly, waiting for them to walk up to him.
"Finally caught you, Luo Qing! Didn't you say you were heading back to Snezhnaya?!"
Paimon scolded, stomping her tiny feet.
"We're just employees, after all."
Luo Qing spread his hands, feigning helplessness.
"Employees have to do what the boss tells them. If the boss tells me to come to Inazuma, do you think I have a choice?"
"..."
Paimon was at a loss. "Uh... he has a point."
Lumine nodded in agreement. "Yeah, I can't argue with that."
"So, what do you two want with me?"
Luo Qing crossed his arms. "I'm a very busy man."
"Well..."
Lumine took off her backpack, rummaged through it for a moment, and pulled out a delicate little box, handing it to Luo Qing.
"Here. This is from Ganyu. She asked me to deliver it to you."
"Yeah, yeah! We thought we'd have to wait until we went to Snezhnaya to give it to you, but you snuck off to Inazuma!"
Paimon added, still pouting.
"Ganyu gave me this?"
Luo Qing was puzzled as he took the box.
Opening it, he found a bracelet woven with delicate sky-blue and crimson threads.
"The blue thread is from Ganyu, and the red one is from Shenhe."
Lumine explained calmly, "Ganyu wanted me to tell you that she's sorry for what happened before. If you ever return to Liyue, she'll make it up to you for her past mistakes."
"And Shenhe!"
Paimon chimed in enthusiastically, "She said that once her worldly training is complete, she'll come to Snezhnaya to find you!"
"..."
The sheer amount of information left Luo Qing stunned.
Paimon, however, kept pressing. "Luo Qing, tell us the truth! When did you start two-timing?!"
"Huh?"
Luo Qing was baffled, then gave Paimon a serious look.
"Paimon, you can't just say things like that! Careful, I might sue you for slander!"
"..."
[+1 Frustration Value from Paimon]
"Then why did Ganyu look like she was about to cry when she mentioned you to us?!"
"..."
"And Shenhe said if she doesn't find you, she'll stay in Snezhnaya and never return!"
"..."
"You scumbag!"
"..."
Luo Qing looked down at the crimson bracelet in his hand, momentarily at a loss for words.
Then, recalling Lumine's explanation about the bracelet, he realized something was off.
He looked up at Lumine.
"You said they made this bracelet together?"
"Yes. Is there a problem?"
"..."
Hiss... Ha...
Luo Qing leaned back, rubbing his temples.
Did I just somehow end up with both the senior and junior disciple?
I didn't even do anything! All I did was save them and hold them around the waist...
"Did they say anything else...?" Luo Qing asked cautiously.
Paimon thought for a moment. "Oh yeah! They wanted us to make sure you wear it at all times. They said it's been blessed by an Adeptus to keep you safe."
"..."
"Uh, okay..."
Luo Qing was taken aback.
After some thought, he tied the bracelet around his left wrist.
Immediately, a cool sensation spread from his wrist, accompanied by a faint, familiar scent.
Isn't this... Ganyu and Shenhe's scent?
"Uh, did they mention what this bracelet is made of?"
Luo Qing inquired.
"Well... Shenhe mentioned it was made from a piece of the red string she always wears. As for Ganyu... she blushed when we asked her and didn't tell us..."
"The sky-blue... silk-like texture... and she blushed..."
Hiss...
Luo Qing felt like he'd pieced together the answer.
"Anyway, thank you both for bringing this to me."
Luo Qing smiled, showing them the bracelet tied around his wrist. "How about I treat you to some desserts?"
"Really?!"
Paimon's eyes sparkled, seemingly forgetting her earlier accusations of Luo Qing being a scumbag.
"Let's go. I know a small stand nearby that makes great Dango with three colors. You might find it useful in the future."
"Yay! Desserts!"
Paimon danced in excitement.
Since there was no rush to visit Ei, Luo Qing led them toward the Dango stand.
As they walked, a troubling thought crossed Luo Qing's mind, and he asked tentatively,
"Does anyone else know about this bracelet?"
"No, why?"
Lumine replied.
"Nothing... just checking..."
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Chapter 114: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [114]
He learned that they had already met Kamisato Ayaka once and were now on their way back to Komore Teahouse to meet her again after completing three small requests.
This also meant that Lumine's first encounter with the Raiden Shogun was fast approaching.
As someone who knew the story, Luo Qing wasn't particularly interested in the upcoming events. He was far more focused on figuring out when he could persuade Rosalyne to leave the Tsaritsa and join his side.
At most, he might intervene if Lumine found herself in a life-threatening situation.
After parting ways with Lumine and Paimon, Luo Qing, as usual, bought a large bag of desserts and headed back to Yae Publishing House to pick up some newly released light novels. Then, he returned to the safe house.
He pulled out the interstellar toilet from his system inventory, adjusted it a bit, and then sat down.
With the sound of a satisfying flush, he was instantly transported to the Plane of Euthymia.
In the center of the realm, Ei floated cross-legged in mid-air, holding a light novel. She glanced up at Luo Qing and said coolly,
"Why are you so late today?"
"I ran into a couple of acquaintances and chatted with them for a while."
Luo Qing, now well-practiced, set down his bags and then moved to tidy up the mess of empty dessert boxes and wrappers scattered around.
"Honestly, you can't just wait for me to clean up every time. You should at least do it yourself occasionally."
Luo Qing sighed.
For almost a week, he would come to the Plane of Euthymia to deliver treats and clean up Ei's space, organizing the scattered light novels and throwing out leftover trash.
He was beginning to feel more like Ei's personal housekeeper.
Not that it was entirely a bad thing—every visit would earn him a slight increase in Ei's affection level. It was now up to 35 points.
"I never asked you to clean up. You're the one who insists on doing it."
Ei ignored Luo Qing, pulling the dessert bags closer and rummaging through them.
Her face lit up slightly when she found the familiar Dango Milk.
"You're unbelievable."
Luo Qing shook his head and glanced around.
Thanks to his repeated visits, the Plane of Euthymia now looked vastly different from the first time he had seen it.
Two bookshelves stood behind Ei, filled with light novels she had already finished. In one corner of the shelves, a pile of empty dessert wrappers lay stacked.
Thanks to the peculiar nature of the Plane of Euthymia, the desserts Luo Qing brought here never seemed to spoil.
If he added a single bed and a computer desk, this place might truly become the ultimate haven for a shut-in.
This girl... am I really fattening... no, I mean, ruining her?
He suddenly thought of Lumine, who he had seen earlier, and wondered if her brain would short-circuit if she saw this scene.
"By the way,"
Luo Qing sat down in front of Ei, trying to probe her thoughts.
"If I remember correctly, you approved the Vision Hunt Decree because you saw Visions as a variable—a hindrance to eternity, right?"
"Yes, that's right. Why?"
Ei replied indifferently, eyes never leaving her light novel as she sipped on her Dango Milk.
"..."
"Don't talk with your mouth full."
"..."
Ei's gaze darkened slightly, and she swallowed the dango.
"What, are you trying to object?"
"No, just curious."
Luo Qing shook his head. "If Visions are a variable because they allow people to control elemental powers, and thus hinder eternity, doesn't my Breath Style do the same thing? So why did you have me teach it to them?"
"Only the unexpected counts as a variable. Swordsmanship has been passed down for generations—it is a form of eternity, and not a threat to it."
"What if, one day, someone is able to use elemental powers without a Vision?"
Luo Qing leaned forward.
"If someone can wield the elements without a Vision, they would naturally be a variable."
"What would you do then?"
"That's the Shogun's responsibility, not mine."
Ei continued reading. After a moment, she added,
"But if the Shogun can't handle it, I'll take care of it myself and eliminate the threat."
"..."
Damn, that's harsh...
Luo Qing was taken aback.
He had thought that his constant deliveries might soften Ei's resolve.
But she remained as ruthless as ever—ready to draw her sword at the slightest provocation...
"Why did you suddenly bring this up?"
"Oh, nothing. Just messing with you."
"...?"
...
After leaving the Plane of Euthymia, Luo Qing casually disposed of the trash.
He glanced at Rosalyne's room; a sliver of light was visible through the door crack, indicating she hadn't left all day.
With nothing else to do, Luo Qing decided to go fishing, so he called out down the hallway, "Theresa! Get ready; we're going fishing!"
Before Theresa could answer, Rosalyne's door swung open.
Long legs stepped out, her face wearing a haughty expression tinged with annoyance.
"Can you keep your voice down?"
"Huh?"
"Lower your voice! You're bothering me! Hmph!"
With that, Rosalyne slammed the door shut.
Luo Qing was left bewildered.
Why does she also have the vibe of a shut-in?
Has she been ruined, too?
A moment later, Theresa came clacking down the hallway in wooden sandals, carrying a fishing rod, her purple eyes filled with eager anticipation.
"Alright, my lord, let's go."
"Mm..."
Luo Qing took one last look at Rosalyne's door before heading out with Theresa.
As they passed by Komore Teahouse, he made brief eye contact with the hostess, Kano Nana, who quickly looked away. Luo Qing watched her for a moment before awkwardly nodding a greeting.
Just as they were about to leave, a burst of cheerful laughter drifted out from inside the teahouse.
Although muffled by the wooden walls, Luo Qing's heightened hearing could make out every word clearly.
It was Kamisato Ayaka and Lumine playing a hotpot game inside.
Judging from the sounds, it seemed that Paimon had eaten a beetle that Ayaka had slipped into the pot...
"Tsk, they seem to be having a good time."
Luo Qing couldn't help but sigh.
If Ayaka's older brother hadn't come to disrupt things, he might have been in there enjoying the hotpot with them.
Ever since the end of training, Ayaka had been preoccupied with the fate of her clan and her new friendship with Lumine, leaving no time for their meetings.
Come to think of it, what Kamisato Ayato had said to Ayaka wasn't wrong.
Getting too close to Luo Qing could easily lead to accusations of colluding with the Fatui. If the Tenryou and Kanjou Commissions were ever purged of Fatui influence, the Yashiro Commission wouldn't be able to escape scrutiny either.
It was similar to how Ganyu had treated him in Liyue—Ayaka had made the sensible decision.
Luo Qing was long used to this.
...
Shortly after Luo Qing left, inside Komore Teahouse:
The group, satisfied after their meal, sat around the hotpot table with contented smiles.
Paimon patted her belly and turned to Thoma. "By the way, Thoma, how do you know Luo Qing?"
Hearing this, Ayaka's expression shifted to surprise, and she spoke up before Thoma could answer.
"Huh?! You two know my master— I mean, Mr. Luo Qing, too?!"
"Of course! We met him back in Liyue!"
Paimon puffed out her chest. "We know all about what he did there!"
"Is that so..."
Ayaka's gaze softened as she recalled Luo Qing's previous warnings. She asked gently,
"Could you tell me more about what Mr. Luo Qing was like in Liyue?"
"Sure thing!"
Paimon agreed enthusiastically.
...
Some time later:
Fishing on the coast, Luo Qing suddenly received a system notification.
[+1 Frustration Value from Kamisato Ayaka... +1 +1 +1 +1...]
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