Chapter 146: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [146]
The scent of sakura lingered in the air as Luo Qing slowly opened his eyes.
Just like the night before, the Raiden Shogun's ample chest still dominated his line of sight, blocking out almost everything else. A slight tilt of his head would have him crashing right into it (a phenomenon commonly known as "milk collision").
"You're awake?"
"Ah..."
Luo Qing quickly scooted back a bit, sitting up to check himself over.
Good, all the essential parts were still intact.
And there were no... strange fluids lingering anywhere.
It seemed the Raiden Shogun hadn't done anything to him while he was asleep.
"Did you stay in that same position all night?"
Luo Qing looked her over, noticing that she was still kneeling on the tatami mat exactly as she had been the previous evening.
"Yes..."
"Keeping one posture for too long isn't good; you could try changing it up now and then..."
"Huh?"
"Uh, nothing,"
Luo Qing muttered awkwardly, shaking his head. Then he continued,
"Alright, Shogun, I need to head back. Could you open the portal for me?"
"Going back to Tatarasuna?"
"Yeah, there are still a few things I need to wrap up over there."
"Mm..."
The Raiden Shogun nodded slightly. She hesitated for a moment before offering a word of caution.
"The one inside may be in an unstable mood right now. Are you sure you want to go in now?"
"Unstable mood?"
Luo Qing assumed Ei had simply gotten emotional over another light novel, so he didn't think much of it. With a wave of his hand, he declared confidently,
"I'm not afraid. Come on, Shogun, let me in!"
"..."
"Alright then..."
With a gentle motion, the Raiden Shogun opened the entrance to the Plane of Euthymia and sent Luo Qing inside.
The moment he arrived, a flash of steel caught his eye. Before he could fully process it, Ei was already there, both hands raised as she brought a gleaming sword down towards his face.
"?!"
Luo Qing froze, stunned.
Weren't you supposed to be reading a light novel? Why the hell are you trying to chop me up the moment I walk in?!
"What did I do to you this time?"
He hastily summoned his Lithic Spear, blocking the strike.
Having been hacked at by both the Raiden Shogun and Ei so many times, his spear was now covered in battle scars—etched with nicks and dents from countless clashes.
"Hmph, you know what you did!"
Ei's voice was cold.
"Wait... didn't I hear this yesterday too?"
Luo Qing thought, bewildered.
Another fierce exchange ensued—swords clashing with the spear, chaos erupting within the Plane of Euthymia.
Having fought the Raiden Shogun the day before, Luo Qing wasn't eager to go another round with Ei today. He quickly activated his Emotion Cards, throwing a dozen of them at Ei to disrupt her focus. As she wavered, he leapt onto the toilet portal and transported himself back to Tatarasuna.
"Luo Qing, you wretched man!"
Ei's voice trembled with fury as she struggled to break free from the effects of the Emotion Cards. Glaring at the spot where Luo Qing had vanished, she thought for a moment.
I can't just let him get away...
Raising her hips slightly, she plopped down on the toilet seat.
Ding! Etherial entities cannot be transported. Please try again.
A strange mechanical voice echoed from the toilet, signaling the failure of the teleportation.
"Etherial entities cannot be transported?"
Ei's brow furrowed.
Did that mean only the Shogun's physical puppet could use it?
So this thing was tailored specifically for Luo Qing?!
"..."
For a moment, Ei seriously considered slicing the toilet in half.
...
Meanwhile, in Tatarasuna
A familiar flushing sound heralded Luo Qing's return as he emerged from the toilet, startling Teresa so badly that she spilled her rice porridge all over the ground.
"Lord Luo Qing?"
Teresa looked at him in a daze, still clutching the bowl.
"What's with that expression? Haven't you seen someone come out of a toilet before?"
"N-No, never..."
Teresa stammered, quickly lowering her head to continue eating what remained of her porridge.
Although, with the way Luo Qing had dramatically appeared, there wasn't much left in her bowl.
"Pour me a bowl too."
Luo Qing plopped down beside her.
"Oh, o-okay..."
Teresa hurriedly set down her bowl, spooning another serving of rice porridge from the pot and handing it to Luo Qing.
"Did anything happen after I left last night?"
"No,"
Teresa said while sipping her porridge, clearly annoyed.
"It's just that the Resistance played their music all night long. It was impossible to sleep, and now my skin feels all dull and tired because of it..."
"All night?"
Luo Qing was a bit surprised.
No wonder my notifications kept popping up with frustration points throughout the night...
It turned out the Resistance had kept the captured Shogunate soldiers dancing nonstop!
As he pondered, a loudspeaker blared from Nazuchi Beach, filling the air with that familiar, obnoxious song.
Luo Qing glanced in the direction of the Resistance camp.
There, lined up in front of the camp, stood the Shogunate soldiers he'd captured the day before—still clad in nothing but their shorts—dancing in formation towards the Shogunate camp.
Unlike Luo Qing's casual oversight, the Resistance troops had lined the formation with archers and spear-wielding soldiers, ready to strike at any moment if someone tried to flee.
Looking at his interface, Luo Qing noticed a steady stream of frustration points rolling in.
It wasn't just from the dancing prisoners, but also from Kujou Sara's troops—even she herself occasionally triggered a notification.
The system seemed to count any frustration stemming from events Luo Qing set in motion, no matter who experienced it.
So the bigger the chaos Luo Qing created, the more frustration points he raked in.
Of course, not everyone felt frustrated. Just like in the Shogunate army, some soldiers were there out of loyalty to the Raiden Shogun, while others were simply slacking off to collect their paychecks.
Not everyone reacted the same way—there would always be those who found joy in the chaos, hoping it would escalate.
"Alright, it's time to get to work."
"O-Okay..."
Teresa quickly gulped down the last of her porridge, snuffed out the campfire, and followed Luo Qing toward the Shogunate camp.
"Lord Luo Qing, what are we doing today?"
"You'll see soon enough..."
...
Shogunate Camp
Kujou Sara clenched her fists tightly as she watched her soldiers, still in their dance formation, swaying in front of the Resistance camp.
Despite their numerical advantage, with enough forces to crush the Resistance, Sara held back from giving the order to attack.
Luo Qing's presence alone was enough to deter her. She knew he was powerful enough to hold off their entire force by himself.
Having already reported the situation to the Raiden Shogun, all Sara could do now was bide her time, waiting for the Shogun to deal with Luo Qing personally.
"Lady Sara, are we really not attacking today?"
Her advisor's voice carried confusion. With the Resistance openly taunting them, how could their commander endure it?
"There will be no attack orders today. Return to training..."
But before she could finish, Luo Qing sauntered into the camp.
"What are you doing here again?"
Kujou Sara's voice was cold. She was a straightforward person and had nothing but disdain for traitors like Luo Qing.
"Why, I'm here to ease your worries, Lady Kujou~"
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Chapter 147: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [147]
His eyes were fixed on the Resistance camp in the distance, a hint of amusement in his tone.
"They're getting really cocky over there. Lady Kujou, how are you holding back? If it were me, I'd have already led the charge to wipe them out."
"..."
[+1 Frustration Value from Kujou Sara]
Kujou Sara's brows furrowed. If it hadn't been for Luo Qing's betrayal, she would have taken Nazuchi Beach long ago. And now he had the nerve to taunt her?
"Why haven't I launched an attack?"
Kujou Sara snorted. "I'm sure Lord Luo Qing already knows the reason."
"Of course I do. That's why I'm here—to ease your worries, Lady Kujou."
Luo Qing's smile remained easygoing as he leaned closer to Sara's ear, whispering,
"How about this? This time, I won't help the Resistance. How about you capture a few of them, just like they did, and make them dance?"
"..."
Kujou Sara was momentarily speechless. This traitor keeps switching sides just to make prisoners dance?
How can anyone be this absurd?
"What's wrong, Lady Kujou? Not interested?"
Luo Qing folded his arms, his tone nonchalant. "If you're not up for it, I can always head back to the Resistance. Their commander seems more than happy to collaborate with me~"
The threat was clear: if Sara refused, he'd simply go back to aiding the Resistance.
"You..."
Kujou Sara's eyes narrowed as she grasped his implications. She was torn—her principles wouldn't let her indulge in such frivolous behavior on a battlefield. Yet, if she refused to work with Luo Qing, she'd have no hope of victory.
After a long moment of deliberation, Kujou Sara made her decision. She'd swallow her pride for the greater good—defeating the Resistance was more important.
"What do you want me to do?"
"It's simple,"
Luo Qing gestured toward the dancing prisoners in front of the Resistance camp, then patted Teresa on the shoulder.
"Just make sure the captured prisoners are still able to move. Leave the rest to my capable assistant here~"
"..."
[+1 Frustration Value from Teresa]
Teresa didn't need to guess. Lord Luo Qing was definitely going to make her teach another round of dancing.
She felt a pang of frustration.
Years ago, she had graduated from the recruits' training camp with flying colors and joined the Electro Cicin Mage unit, quickly making a name for herself with her outstanding abilities. But she had let her curiosity get the better of her and sneaked into a wealthy lord's quarters, catching him mid-change—and getting caught herself.
Since then, her career had nosedived, relegated to guarding a lonely post in Guyun Stone Forest, spending her days outsmarting Hilichurls.
She had hoped that serving under Luo Qing would revive her career.
Instead, she had become his personal dance instructor, tasked with teaching anyone and everyone to dance.
Come on!
She was an Electro Cicin Mage! A member of an elite combat unit!
And not just any member—Teresa was one of the best! The kind who could take on ten at a time!
What kind of elite warrior spends her days as a dance teacher?!
"Lord Luo Qing, um... I..."
Teresa fidgeted, clearly reluctant to go through another round of dance lessons.
"What's the matter?"
Luo Qing turned back, his gaze meeting hers.
"N-Nothing..."
Teresa looked down.
Forget it...
She'd already committed to serving Lord Luo Qing. If he wanted her to teach dancing, so be it...
Little did Luo Qing know what was running through Teresa's mind. After discussing the details of the attack with Kujou Sara, he left Teresa behind in the camp and made his way back to the Resistance camp.
...
At the Resistance Camp
Following Luo Qing's instructions, Gorou had spent the night training the captured soldiers. At dawn, he paraded them out again, using their forced performance to taunt the Shogunate troops.
With Luo Qing's assistance, the Resistance barely had to lift a finger to win their skirmishes. It was almost too easy compared to their previous struggles.
Gorou stood at the front of the formation, holding a telescope to monitor the Shogunate's movements. Within the camp, soldiers were bustling about, gathering in formation. It seemed they were preparing for an attack.
"Bring the prisoners back! Everyone, prepare for battle!"
Gorou's voice rang out as he began organizing the troops.
The fight was imminent—he wouldn't risk keeping the prisoners exposed any longer. As soon as they were safely returned to the camp, he turned his full attention to rallying the Resistance for the coming clash.
Soon, the Shogunate soldiers marched out from their camp, advancing toward Nazuchi Beach.
Leading them, as always, was the Shogunate's general, Kujou Sara.
Gorou's heart tightened as he saw the overwhelming number of troops on the opposite side.
"Whoa, getting nervous? Your tail's all puffed up."
A teasing voice came from beside him. Startled, Gorou lowered his telescope and turned to see Luo Qing standing casually at his side.
"When did you—"
"Oh, come on, does it matter when I got here?"
Luo Qing moved closer, patting Gorou on the shoulder while gesturing at the enemy ranks.
"Relax, I'm here. Just focus on leading your men. I guarantee by the end of today, you'll have twice the number of prisoners."
"..."
Though Luo Qing's words were reassuring, Gorou couldn't help feeling like he was being humored—like a child being told a bedtime story.
"You're helping us just so the prisoners can dance?"
"Of course. Don't you think they look great doing it? Just focus on the battle—I've got your back."
With a playful grin, Luo Qing gave Gorou another pat on the shoulder and vanished from sight.
"This guy..."
Gorou shook his head, choosing to ignore whatever scheme Luo Qing might be planning and focusing instead on the preparations for battle.
Moments Later
On the shores of Nazuchi Beach, the two armies squared off once again.
As was tradition, the skirmish began with a one-on-one duel.
While Gorou pondered who to send for the challenge, Lumine and Paimon stepped forward once more. This time, however, they were joined by another figure—Tepei.
In the distance, Luo Qing watched the scene unfold. After a brief conversation between Lumine and Gorou, she stepped up to represent the Resistance in the duel.
As expected, Lumine dominated the fight, taking down three challengers with ease.
Left with no choice, Kujou Sara ordered her troops to attack.
As the chaotic battle erupted, the Resistance began to falter under the superior numbers of the Shogunate forces.
It was only then that Gorou realized—
Luo Qing wasn't helping them.
He wasn't even on the battlefield!
I knew it! That guy can't be trusted!
But there was no time to dwell on it.
"Everyone, fall back!"
Gorou's voice cut through the fray.
But Kujou Sara was not about to let the opportunity slip. She immediately ordered a pursuit.
Stragglers from the Resistance were quickly captured by the Shogunate.
Gorou watched the chaotic retreat with a tight frown. Suddenly, a shout came from behind.
He turned to see a woman wielding a massive black blade taller than herself, leaping into the thick of the Shogunate ranks.
Lightning crackled, and several Shogunate soldiers were instantly sent flying.
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