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21.81% Genshin Impact: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable / Chapter 76: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [76]

Bab 76: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [76]

Feeling the strange gaze from Kazuha, Luo Qing followed behind Kamisato Ayaka and entered Komore Teahouse.

As soon as they stepped inside, his eyes were drawn to the plump Shiba Inu sitting behind the front counter, sporting a small scarf tied around its head. Its mouth curled up in a characteristic Shiba Inu smile.

But then, Luo Qing blurted out in surprise:

"What a chubby pupper!"

"..."

[Taramaru's Frustration Value +1]

Taramaru's expression froze instantly. Standing up, it barked loudly at Luo Qing.

"Mr. Luo Qing, this is Taramaru, the owner of Komore Teahouse," Ayaka explained softly. She, too, took a brief glance at the fluffy dog, noticing that it had indeed gotten a little rounder under its thick fur.

"Ahem... I see," Luo Qing said, feigning embarrassment. "I just knew Taramaru must be a top-tier dog—look at that majestic posture! Clearly a master swords-dog!"

"Woof!" barked Taramaru, as if saying, How did you know I can wield a blade?

"Of course! We should spar sometime if you're up for it."

"Woof!"

"Mr. Luo Qing, it seems you and Taramaru get along well," Ayaka said with a smile.

"Indeed, Taramaru is clearly a talented dog. It's been a while since I've seen such a dignified and handsome pupper."

"Well, Mr. Luo Qing, if you have time, you're welcome to visit Komore Teahouse often. You and Taramaru can chat more. I'll have a word with Kazuha, so from now on, you can come in directly whenever you want," Ayaka said gently. She already understood why Luo Qing had been waiting outside, but it was Kazuha's job, and Ayaka couldn't fault her for doing it.

"Does that mean I'll have more opportunities to visit Miss Ayaka?" Luo Qing teased.

"Umm..."

Ayaka lowered her gaze, a light blush coloring her cheeks, before turning and walking towards the inner tea room.

Seeing her retreat, Luo Qing couldn't resist giving Taramaru a hearty pat on the head before hurrying after her.

They walked to the tea room at the far end of the corridor, sitting across from each other at a low table. Soon, a servant brought in a tray of tea and snacks.

"Lady Kamisato, you seem a bit troubled. Did something happen earlier?" Luo Qing asked gently, noticing Ayaka's downcast expression. He was certain something had happened at Tenshukaku.

"Yes... Something did happen," Ayaka replied, nodding slightly. She hesitated, unsure if she should share.

"If it helps, you can tell me. Sometimes talking about it can make you feel better," Luo Qing said softly, his tone empathetic.

In that moment, he played the perfect caring gentleman.

Of course, it was just a facade.

He was still, after all, a schemer at heart.

"Well..." Ayaka looked into Luo Qing's eyes, hesitated for a few seconds, then slowly began.

"Mr. Luo Qing, have you heard of the Vision Hunt Decree?"

"Of course. The confiscation of Visions in pursuit of eternity—it's even made news in Snezhnaya."

"Yes... The Vision Hunt Decree has affected the lives of many, even altering their destinies. The Yashiro Commission has always advocated for its repeal. I came to Inazuma City to present a proposal to the Shogun, urging her to abolish the decree..."

"It seems... Lady Kamisato was unsuccessful?" Luo Qing guessed gently.

"Yes..." Ayaka admitted with a sigh. Her voice was soft, almost resigned.

"Both the Kanjou and Tenryou Commissions opposed my proposal. It couldn't even reach the Shogun herself."

The Vision Hunt Decree and the Tri-Commission were well-known aspects of Inazuma's politics, and Ayaka's status as a member of the Kamisato family was no secret. Thus, she felt comfortable sharing this information with Luo Qing.

After a moment, she raised her gaze to him again and asked:

"Mr. Luo Qing, do you think the Shogun's decree is truly just?"

"Of course, it's... not."

"What... Hmph... Mr. Luo Qing, you're teasing me..." Ayaka pouted, averting her eyes slightly in a rare show of girlish petulance.

"The Vision is a divine recognition of humanity's virtues. Confiscating it in pursuit of some imagined eternity is indeed a harsh fate for those who possess it."

"Exactly... So why did the Shogun suddenly enact such a decree?" Ayaka mused with a sigh.

"Maybe she's lost her mind?" Luo Qing suggested with a conspiratorial smile.

"Umm..."

"Those are dangerous words, Mr. Luo Qing. You mustn't speak them lightly. If the Shogun or her soldiers hear such talk, it could end terribly."

"It's fine. The Shogun can't hear us from here," Luo Qing replied dismissively, clearly unconcerned by the warning.

They were far from Tenshukaku—how could the Shogun hear them from so far away? She wasn't omniscient.

"Umm..."

Ayaka didn't know how to respond.

As a follower of the Raiden Shogun, Ayaka, despite any reservations she might have had, could never utter such blasphemous words against her deity. She decided the conversation was treading on dangerous ground.

"Mr. Luo Qing, perhaps we should change the topic..."

"Of course," Luo Qing agreed, smiling. "Does Lady Kamisato have any favorite dresses, like the floral ones from Fontaine?"

"Huh... Mr. Luo Qing, how did you know I like those...?"

A blush crept over Ayaka's face, surprised yet again by how easily Luo Qing guessed her preferences.

Since the conversation had shifted away from serious topics, Ayaka relaxed, becoming more talkative. Gradually, the atmosphere in the tea room grew light, and Ayaka's laughter grew more frequent.

Unbeknownst to them, a deep violet eye hovered in the shadows of the ceiling beams, hidden from view yet observing them intently. It remained unnoticed by even Luo Qing, whose usual sharp instincts failed to detect its presence.

Night had long fallen.

Though the pleasant tea conversation had significantly increased Ayaka's fondness for Luo Qing, it wasn't enough to convince her to invite him to stay the night. Seeing that it was getting late, they agreed to meet again another time, and Ayaka personally escorted Luo Qing to the door of Komore Teahouse.

After watching him leave, a sudden breeze blew through the courtyard. In the darkness above, a small figure darted from the rafters, landing lightly before Ayaka.

"Sayu, what brings you here?"

"Huff... because... there's work to be done," Sayu panted.

"Work?"

"Huff... The Lord... said to tell you... to be careful... of a man named Luo Qing," Sayu gasped between breaths.

"Luo Qing?"

Hearing the name, Ayaka's eyes widened in surprise.

Sayu, still catching her breath, quickly elaborated:

"Yes... The Lord said... he's dangerous... He might hurt you... so you have to... stay vigilant... Can't... I'm so sleepy... need to rest," she said, yawning.

"Hurt me...?" Ayaka murmured, glancing in the direction Luo Qing had disappeared.

Her heart filled with unanswered questions.

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T/N: D-did...the shogun become a stalker...? girl u wild

Thanks for reading! Let me know if you spot any mistakes or inconsistencies!

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Bab 77: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [77]

When Luo Qing returned to his resting place, it was already late into the night.

After a day filled with traveling, delivering messages, and even boosting Kamisato Ayaka's affection points, it had been a busy and productive day. Fatigue overtook him as he instructed Natalia to reconnect with Theresa and the others the next morning. Then, he retired to his own room.

Lying on the soft tatami, Luo Qing was just about to drift off when he suddenly sensed the atmosphere in the room change. The air became dense with Electro energy, so much so that it made the hairs on his arms stand on end.

Before he could react, a blinding light of Electro flickered before him. An ominous purple eye opened in the air, crackling with electric arcs. From within the eye, a sharp blade of lightning slashed through the space, tearing it apart.

And then, stepping through the rift, a long, slender leg adorned with a dark stocking and wood-soled sandals, tied with two cherry blossoms, appeared. Following this elegant leg was a woman of mature beauty, with a refined and serene demeanor—her hand gripped the hilt of a sword as her sharp gaze locked onto Luo Qing.

"Uh... this..."

Luo Qing's eyes widened in disbelief at the sight before him.

Did she realize I used the affection cards on her? Why would she suddenly show up in my room like this?

Luo Qing forced himself to remain calm. After all, the Raiden Shogun's affection towards him had reached 22.5, so it was unlikely that she would just cut him down outright... right?

"Is there something I can help you with, Lady Shogun, at this late hour..." Luo Qing began, trying to stay composed.

But before he could finish, the Raiden Shogun pointed her sword directly at his face, her voice cold and unyielding.

"What have you done to me?"

"Uh..."

Luo Qing swallowed hard, glancing at the blade just centimeters from his nose. Tension gripped his heart. He considered using his time-stop ability, Time Zero, to escape, but given the Shogun's sudden appearance, she clearly had some way of monitoring him. If he fled now, the next time they met, he might not be so lucky to avoid her blade.

"With all due respect, Shogun, I haven't done anything... yet," Luo Qing said weakly.

"Hm?"

The Raiden Shogun's brow furrowed.

"Nonsense. If you hadn't done anything, why would this body...?"

She paused for a moment, then raised her sword higher.

"You have three breaths to explain yourself. If you fail to provide an answer, I'll sever these inappropriate feelings myself!"

"Uh... this..."

Luo Qing felt the situation getting worse. Who pulls a sword on someone just because they start to have feelings? Is this the legendary yandere behavior?

"Um..."

Thinking quickly, Luo Qing opened his system's inventory, searching for anything that might help defuse the situation. The emotion manipulation cards had been useless against Zhongli, so they likely wouldn't work on the Raiden Shogun either. The rest of his items were enhancement tools or healing supplies—nothing helpful in this situation.

Could running really be the only option?

As he weighed his choices, another thought crossed his mind.

Maybe the issue is that her affection level isn't high enough yet. She's confused by these feelings, which is why she's ready to cut me down. But if her affection was maxed out, surely she wouldn't still be holding that sword!

"Three... two..."

"Could you give me a minute to gather my thoughts, Lady Shogun?"

"..."

"Fine."

The Raiden Shogun's expression remained cold as she held her sword steady, waiting for his explanation.

Luo Qing pretended to be thinking, but his mind was racing as he navigated to the system's gacha interface. Normally, each ten-pull would net him at least one or two affection boost cards. If he used them now, maybe her attitude would change?

Since the incident with Osial, Luo Qing had saved up enough for one ten-pull. Desperate, he ignored his inner hoarder and mentally hit the gacha button.

Instantly, stars shot across his vision.

As expected, no gold. But he didn't care about that—he only wanted the affection cards.

Hurriedly, he skipped through the rewards, and the ten prizes appeared before him in a neat row:

[Affection Boost Card ProMax (Purple) x1]

[Nausea-Inducing Card (Blue) x2]

[Physical Enhancement Card (Blue) x2]

[Weapon Enhancement Card (Blue) x2]

[Ultimate Healing Pill (Blue) x1]

[Affection Boost Card (Blue) x2]

An Affection Boost Card ProMax?!

Luo Qing's eyes lit up as he hurriedly opened the item's description.

Affection Boost Card ProMax:

After use, this item will forcibly increase the target's affection by 15 points, unaffected by the target's mental resistance.

PS: Due to the forced nature of this item, the target may exhibit unpredictable behaviors (such as yandere tendencies) if stimulated by the host's actions.

Affection Stages:

30 - Close Friend

60 - Ambiguous Feelings

90+ - Romantic Partner

PS: Affection exceeding 100 may lead to uncontrollable consequences. Please manage the target's feelings responsibly.

Luo Qing sighed in relief. He understood the description well enough. Essentially, using this item recklessly might lead to yandere behavior and a "bad ending." But at this point, he didn't care about that.

What's the worst that could happen? The Raiden Shogun couldn't possibly squeeze me dry, could she?

[Ding! Affection Boost Card ProMax has been used. Affection increased by:]

[Raiden Shogun: +15]

[Ei: +15]

The next moment, Luo Qing could visibly see the Raiden Shogun's grip on her sword tremble slightly. Her gaze shifted, becoming more conflicted as she looked at him.

"Are you alright, Lady Shogun?" Luo Qing asked cautiously.

"What is... happening to this body... What have you done to me...?"

For someone who had known a person for a long time, even a 30-point affection increase wouldn't cause much change, as it would have developed naturally over time.

But for Luo Qing, who had no prior relationship with the Raiden Shogun, jumping straight to 37.5 affection was like triggering an emotional shortcut.

Without any buildup or gradual understanding, both the Raiden Shogun and Ei were suddenly overwhelmed by feelings of fondness toward someone they had just met—a textbook case of what we commonly call:

Love at first sight.

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T/N: Look I'm not a big fan of these kind of things but Luo Qing is not so bad I guess

( ˘ ^˘ )=3

Thanks for reading! Let me know if you spot any mistakes or inconsistencies!

If you wish to support me or read ahead here's a link! [patreon.com/WiseTL]


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