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!
...
"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!
...
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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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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