Chapter 153: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [153] [DDD!]
Last December Double Drop!
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In the end, Theresa's little schemes didn't succeed.
Though the skiff was fast, the journey still took several days. If Theresa had been allowed to hop on, she'd have surely clung to him at every opportunity.
Thus, the two ended up sitting side by side in the cabin.
Even so, Theresa still found every excuse imaginable to snuggle up to Luo Qing over the past few days.
Seasickness, anemia, cramps—any excuse would do as long as she succeeded in her mission.
After several days of this, Luo Qing felt like his body was marked all over by Theresa's constant nuzzling.
He couldn't quite explain it. Theresa was undoubtedly attractive; her beauty and figure could hold their own even in Teyvat.
If this had been his past life, with Theresa acting so clingy, he wouldn't have just agreed—he might've left her unable to get out of bed.
But now, he felt no interest at all. He couldn't figure out why.
Maybe it was because this girl was just... a bit unhinged?
He was way too smart to risk catching her particular brand of craziness.
When they finally returned to Inazuma City, Luo Qing, exhausted from days of her antics, didn't even bother dealing with her directly.
He came up with a random excuse, sent her off to play with Natalia and the others, and finally enjoyed some peace and quiet.
Since his last experiment using a toilet to fast-travel to the Plane of Euthymia, Luo Qing hadn't gone looking for Ei or the Raiden Shogun.
After all, the last time he'd warped there unannounced, Ei had immediately taken a swing at him without even asking questions.
The news about Tatarasuna had probably reached Kujou Sara by now, and Luo Qing was curious to see what kind of reaction the Raiden Shogun would have.
Without thinking too much about it, he headed for Tenshukaku.
The approach was familiar as always. Luo Qing leapt up from the balcony and flipped into the Raiden Shogun's room. Nobody would stop him if he used the front door, but sneaking in this way felt much more exhilarating.
"You're back?"
From the elevated platform, the Raiden Shogun slowly opened her eyes, turning to look at Luo Qing as he approached. A trace of softness flickered in her gaze.
"I missed you guys, so I came back~"
The Raiden Shogun furrowed her brow slightly, turning her head away as she resumed her seat. "Hmph. If you'd left out the 'guys,' I'd be happier."
Was it his imagination, or was the Raiden Shogun... sulking?
Was this emotionally reserved puppet really pouting?
"Well, I missed you the most."
Luo Qing chuckled, reaching out to tousle the Raiden Shogun's hair before pulling her into his embrace, inhaling the faint cherry blossom scent from her neck.
"Don't you think you went too far in Tatarasuna?"
The Raiden Shogun didn't seem to mind his touch, tilting her neck slightly to expose more of her pale skin.
Picking up a scroll of official documents from the table, she tapped it against his forehead.
"Oh?"
Luo Qing's curiosity was piqued. He paused, taking the scroll from her hands to read it.
As expected, it was a strongly worded report from Kujou Sara.
The fiery language and agitated tone practically leapt off the page, making it easy for Luo Qing to imagine how furious Sara must've been while writing it. She'd probably been counting on the Raiden Shogun to punish him severely.
But what she didn't know was...
Her revered Raiden Shogun belonged to him!
He couldn't help but chuckle darkly to himself.
"It was all for good reason, of course. Surely the great Shogun wouldn't punish me, right~?"
Luo Qing buried his face back in her neck, much like Theresa had tried to do to him on the skiff. Cough, cough. That comparison sounded a bit melodramatic.
"Still, don't push your luck too much..."
The Raiden Shogun's voice dropped slightly. "If Kujou Sara finds out how lenient I've been with you, it would undermine the dignity of the Shogun."
"Alright, just this once. I won't do it again," Luo Qing murmured, his tone carrying a hint of mischief as his kisses trailed upward from her neck to her cheek and finally to her lips.
Their lips met, and soon, their playful sparring turned into an exchange of passion.
But as their kisses deepened, Luo Qing noticed something odd.
Wasn't he usually the one leading?
Today, it seemed like the Raiden Shogun was taking the initiative... almost as if she couldn't get enough.
Could it be...?
A bold idea popped into Luo Qing's mind, and his hands began to wander.
Hmm?
This time, she didn't stop him.
In fact, her breathing quickened.
Taking advantage of the moment, Luo Qing launched a full-on assault, his hands moving with precision. Opportunities like this were rare, and he intended to seize it with both hands—literally.
After an intense exchange, the Raiden Shogun's clothing was in disarray, leaving only the essentials covered.
"Shogun..." Luo Qing murmured tenderly. Just as he was about to take things further, she suddenly pulled her clothing back on and tied it securely.
Her face flushed red as she whispered, "That's enough for today. The rest... some other time..."
"Just a little longer. I'll just..."
"No."
The Raiden Shogun's refusal was firm.
Frustration bubbled within Luo Qing, but what could he do? He wasn't strong enough to force her hand, and brute force was out of the question.
"This body still has important matters to handle. Luo Qing, you should leave for now."
She added softly, "Also, I'll be undergoing training for a while. I won't be at Tenshukaku, so there's no need to visit."
"Training?"
Luo Qing frowned in confusion. This wasn't part of the storyline he remembered.
"Yes... it's very important training."
"I see..."
Though he felt a flicker of doubt, he didn't dwell on it. After all, their bond had grown to this level. He didn't believe she'd harm him.
After a few more moments of lingering affection, Luo Qing left Tenshukaku.
Once he was gone, the Raiden Shogun's gaze turned complex as she stared after him.
"Hmph. So this is the final thing you wanted to do?"
A voice echoed in her mind—Ei's voice, tinged with disdain.
"Don't act like you're any better," the Raiden Shogun retorted. "You wanted it too, didn't you?"
"Wh-what are you talking about?! Who'd want to do that with him? If it weren't for me holding you back, you'd have given in completely! Don't forget why you were created. You're not here to... to bear his children!"
Ei's voice was flustered, the memory of their earlier intimacy flashing through her mind.
"Anyway, the last thing you wanted is done. It's time for me to take control again."
"...Alright."
Reluctance laced the Raiden Shogun's voice as she closed her eyes and relinquished control of the body to Ei.
Perhaps the next time they met...
It would be their final encounter.
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Chapter 154: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [154] [30 PS]
Bonus Chapter!
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Within the Raiden Shogun's consciousness, Ei controlled her puppet's body, standing at the entrance to Raiden Makoto's inner domain.
After a long moment of hesitation, determination flickered across her face. She raised her hand gently, reopening the portal.
Since Makoto's death, she had sealed this space and never summoned the courage to enter again.
But because of Luo Qing, she now had no choice but to return and reshape the puppet's body.
Ei placed her right hand over her chest, her thoughts stirring.
In an instant, a deep purple glow emerged, and she slowly pulled a katana out from her chest. The blade shimmered with lightning as it was plunged into the ground.
Taking a deep breath, Ei stepped forward, letting the light of the portal swallow her whole.
When she opened her eyes again, she found herself in an infinite expanse of pristine blue.
This was Raiden Makoto's inner domain.
Beside her stood another figure—an exact replica of herself.
Raiden Shogun crossed her arms, staring coldly at Ei. Her tone was calm yet sharp.
"So, what is it you intend to do?"
Only here, within this domain, could the two of them exist independently, unshackled from the puppet's body.
"Our memories and emotions tied to him are embedded in this puppet," Ei began, clasping her hands together. Her expression twisted with pain, and her body trembled.
The next moment, a deep purple sphere of light tore free from her form, causing her body to collapse like a stringless marionette.
"The physical form is the vessel of the soul. If I erase all memories connected to him, then those unnecessary feelings should vanish along with them."
From within the glowing orb, Ei's voice echoed faintly. She had severed her soul from the puppet's body, leaving behind an empty shell.
"Will you do it, or shall I?"
"..."
Raiden Shogun fell silent, her gaze fixed on the lifeless puppet on the ground.
She was a fragment of Ei, the embodiment of order and eternal resolve.
In the past, she wouldn't have hesitated to eliminate anything standing in the way of eternity.
But now, her conviction wavered. Could she truly erase all memories of Luo Qing?
"This is a necessary step to achieve eternity," Ei murmured softly. "Just as I let go of others before, I must let go of Luo Qing as well."
The purple orb extended fine threads of light toward the puppet's head, intent on erasing every trace of Luo Qing from its mind.
The threads penetrated the puppet's consciousness, searching for memories of Luo Qing.
As the process began, Raiden Shogun's expression twisted in discomfort.
Being of one mind and body with Ei, their memories were shared. The act of erasing them felt as if someone was performing surgery directly on her brain.
Soon, Ei located a memory—one where Raiden Shogun and Luo Qing had been entwined so intimately that it was a miracle the heavens themselves hadn't struck them down.
"Tch."
A derisive snort echoed from the glowing orb. Whether out of jealousy or mockery, it wasn't clear.
Watching an exact copy of herself locked in such moments with someone else—wasn't this a twisted form of humiliation?
"If I hadn't stopped you, he would've gotten exactly what he wanted, wouldn't he?"
"..."
Raiden Shogun's face flushed crimson. Her irritation was evident as she snapped, "Why do you always bring this up? Just erase it already."
"Hmph."
Ei said no more, focusing on erasing that scandalous memory.
Yet, only a few seconds later, she realized something was wrong.
Even though the memory was gone, the inexplicable fondness for Luo Qing remained.
"This..."
She attempted to erase more memories—moments of their shared kisses, their stolen intimacies. One by one, she removed every recollection of Luo Qing from the past month.
But no matter how many she erased, the inexplicable warmth in her heart refused to fade.
"..."
"What's wrong?"
Sensing Ei's frustration, Raiden Shogun couldn't help but ask.
"His influence seems to stem from a higher existence," Ei said thoughtfully. "Even with the memories removed, the inexplicable affection remains intact."
"This..."
Raiden Shogun closed her eyes, attempting to sense for herself.
Just the mere thought of Luo Qing's name made her heart race, her cheeks flush, and her body yearn to hold him close.
"..."
"So what now?"
Raiden Shogun's voice was calm, but her heart clenched with tension.
Deep down, she hoped Ei wouldn't succeed in erasing their feelings for him.
"There's another way," Ei said after a moment of silence.
"While I can't erase the feelings directly, I can redirect them... into something else."
"Redirect?"
"Yes. If we suppress our affection for him and implant a suggestion, we can transform that affection into a desire to kill him."
"Will that work?"
Raiden Shogun's expression dimmed with a hint of sadness. Was she truly destined to forget Luo Qing and destroy him in the end?
"Even if the suggestion is discovered over time, it doesn't matter," Ei replied with a scoff. "In the short term, the urge to kill will remain. As long as we eliminate him during that time, nothing will stand in the way of eternity."
"..."
"Are you having second thoughts?" Ei asked sharply.
"Of course not."
Raiden Shogun turned her back, her voice devoid of emotion. "Do it."
"Hmph."
Ei resumed her work, erasing the final remnants of Luo Qing from their memory.
Before removing the last memory of their first meeting with him, she planted the suggestion.
The feelings of affection and warmth toward Luo Qing were redirected into a consuming thirst for his blood.
In essence, whenever they thought of Luo Qing, their hearts would still race—not with love, but with an intense desire to kill him.
The deeper the blade plunged into him, the more exhilarated they would feel.
Converting their emotions required time, especially as beings of divine existence. Fortunately, within the consciousness space, time flowed differently—what felt like centuries passed, though only days transpired in the outside world.
At last, Ei's work was complete. The memories were erased, and the suggestion firmly planted.
Several days later, beneath the Grand Narukami Shrine, Raiden Shogun emerged from the light.
Her eyes returned to their usual calm and detached state as she retrieved Musou Isshin from the ground, returning it to her body.
As she prepared to return to Tenshukaku to resume her duties, a strange tremor coursed through her heart.
She stared at her hand, her expression momentarily clouded with confusion.
It felt as though she desperately needed to find someone...
...and cut them down with a single strike.
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