Bab 139: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [139]
"What does it have to do with me?"
Luo Qing glanced at his system as his Frustration Value kept skyrocketing. Calmly taking a bite of his grilled fish, he played it cool.
"Maybe the Resistance felt humiliated after what I put them through, so they decided to use my own trick against me?"
"..."
"Hmph! I don't believe anyone else could be as childish and bored as you!"
Kujou Sara huffed, looking disdainfully at the grilled fish in her hand, clearly tempted to slap it right across Luo Qing's face. But her upbringing held her back.
"Childish? How can you say that? This dance is so much fun, isn't that right, Teresa?" Luo Qing turned to Teresa, his gaze gentle.
"..."
[+1 Frustration Value from Teresa]
"Y-Yes, Lord Luo Qing, it's... definitely fun," Teresa forced a smile, thinking to herself, Who else has a superior who makes their subordinates dance every day?
"See? There you go." Luo Qing grinned. "I think you're just too tense, Kujou Sara. How about you try dancing? Relax a bit."
"Who would want to learn something like that?!"
Kujou Sara could feel her blood pressure rising just from talking to Luo Qing. Finishing the grilled fish as quickly as possible, she muttered a half-hearted thanks before hastily returning to the Shogunate camp.
Even though Luo Qing refused to admit it, she had already mentally classified him as being on the side of the Resistance.
With Luo Qing on their side, her previous strategies against the Resistance and the Traveler were no longer viable. His strength, comparable to a god's, was something no ordinary soldiers could contend with.
Her top priority now was to report back to the Shogun and let her deal with Luo Qing.
...
On the other side, after Kujou Sara left, Luo Qing smirked and with a thought, pulled out a toilet from his inventory and set it down on the beach.
This wasn't just any toilet—its other end was fixed in the Plane of Euthymia, meaning no matter how far he was from Inazuma City, he could always use it to teleport back.
Since things at the front were quiet for now and he had nothing better to do in the evening, Luo Qing figured it was time to pay the Shogun a visit for some fun.
Sitting on the toilet, Luo Qing's figure disappeared in an instant, leaving Teresa staring at the object, deep in thought.
Why is my lord's way of traveling always so... abstract? she pondered. Getting flushed away by a toilet... really?
In the Plane of Euthymia, the Shogun, known as Ei when in her inner sanctuary, opened her eyes as she sensed movement. She gazed toward the toilet and watched as Luo Qing popped out of it.
Breathing in deeply, she calmly remarked, "You still remember how to come back."
"?"
Luo Qing was confused. What's wrong with her? Why does she look like a scorned wife?
"What did I do?"
Seeing Luo Qing's puzzled expression, Ei continued, "You haven't brought me any light novels or sweets in over a month."
"..."
Luo Qing was speechless. Are you seriously still that much of a shut-in? Have you not left this place even once?
"You want more?"
"..."
Ei frowned slightly. "Don't joke like that."
"I meant the novels and sweets! What did you think I was talking about?"
"..."
Luo Qing chuckled. "Why don't you just get them yourself? Why make me do it every time?"
"..."
Ei fell silent. She suspected Luo Qing was making suggestive remarks, but she had no proof.
"Have you read them all?" Luo Qing walked over to the bookshelf behind her, which was neatly filled with light novels. He couldn't help but sigh.
"If that pink-haired fox knew about your current state, she'd probably be rolling on the floor laughing."
"You told her?"
Ei's expression shifted.
"Not yet," Luo Qing chuckled. "But she probably already suspects. One of these days, she might show up in here too~"
"If you dare bring her in here, you'll be dead."
Ei's voice dropped dangerously low. Having known that pink fox for so many years, she could already imagine how much teasing she'd be in for if Luo Qing ever did that.
"How could I? This is our special little world." Luo Qing teased, leaning close to her face.
"Come on, give me a kiss and I'll go buy you some more novels~"
"..."
"Get out."
Ei waved her hand, forcefully ejecting Luo Qing from the Plane of Euthymia.
How dare he demand a kiss! He was getting bolder!
Thrown out of the Plane of Euthymia, Luo Qing found himself back in the Tenshukaku, landing right in front of the Raiden Shogun.
"You're back again?"
The Raiden Shogun raised her head, surprised.
"Because I missed you two~"
Without waiting for her response, Luo Qing grabbed her face and kissed her.
It wasn't until a long moment later that they finally separated.
Even Ei in the Plane of Euthymia, who could feel everything happening outside, was feeling a bit uncomfortable.
"Hah... was that the only reason you came back?"
The Shogun's face was flushed. It seemed like Luo Qing's technique had improved again—her mechanical body could hardly handle it.
"Of course. Alright, I'll go get some things for Ei now. I'll be back soon to play with you again, Shogun~"
Luo Qing ruffled her hair before leaping off the balcony.
As he disappeared, the Shogun's face momentarily showed a flicker of displeasure.
It finally dawned on Luo Qing why Ei wouldn't ask the Shogun to get her light novels and sweets.
These two are jealous of each other!
Walking through the bustling Hanamizaka streets, Luo Qing thought about whether he should bring some snacks back for Teresa when he suddenly heard something fall behind him.
Turning around, he saw Kamisato Ayaka standing there, staring at him in shock, her dropped bubble tea spilling across the ground.
Beside her, Kamisato Ayato wore an equally surprised expression.
Didn't Luo Qing say he went back to Snezhnaya? Why is he here again?
Ayato had come to Inazuma City to comfort his sister, who had been heartbroken after Luo Qing's supposed departure.
"Hey, long time no see."
Luo Qing blinked, then smiled softly. He hadn't expected to run into the Kamisato siblings here.
"L-Lord Luo Qing... weren't you supposed to be back in Snezhnaya..."
Ayaka stammered, clearly unprepared to meet him under these circumstances.
"Luo Qing, it's been a while," Ayato greeted politely, though his mind was racing.
The best Luo Qing is a Luo Qing who isn't in Inazuma.
He had hoped that with Luo Qing gone, his sister's dilemma between love and family obligations would resolve itself.
But now that Luo Qing had come back, Ayato found himself at a crossroads.
Do I really have no choice but to let Luo Qing take my sister after all...?
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Bab 140: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [140] [DDD!]
December Double Drop!
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Luo Qing was genuinely puzzled. He'd never told anyone about his whereabouts, so who was spreading false rumors?
"Well..."
Kamisato Ayaka hesitantly raised her small hand.
"Luo Qing... When I went to your residence that day, a lady in your room told me..."
"I see."
Luo Qing nodded slightly. As expected, he knew what had happened. He continued, "That woman's out of her mind. You don't have to pay attention to her, Miss Kamisato."
"Ah...?"
Ayaka was stunned. She had planned to subtly pry into what kind of relationship that elegant and proud woman had with Luo Qing and why they lived together.
But now, it seemed like their relationship wasn't great? That was... a relief.
An awkward silence fell between them. Luo Qing still needed to head to Yae Publishing House to buy some light novels for Ei. If he didn't hurry, the shop would close.
Seeing that the Kamisato siblings didn't seem to have much else to say, he politely offered, "Well, if there's nothing else, I have some errands to run. Let's catch up another time."
With a casual wave, Luo Qing brushed past Ayaka's shoulder and headed toward the bookstore.
"Eh...?"
Ayaka's expression changed suddenly. She had been thinking of ways to invite Luo Qing over to play the hotpot game with her brother's permission. Now that he was leaving, she panicked.
She glanced nervously up at her older brother, Kamisato Ayato, then kept stealing glances at Luo Qing, afraid he would disappear if she looked away even for a moment.
It was clear she was desperate.
Ayato looked down at his sister's anxious face and sighed helplessly. He knew she was silently seeking his permission to chase after Luo Qing.
But the problem was, Ayaka was dangerously close to throwing herself at him.
If he gave his blessing now, setting aside the family's reputation, what if Luo Qing got any ideas? His sister might not return home tonight...
Ayato's mind was in turmoil. After a long pause, just as he was about to decide, Ayaka suddenly bowed to him and said, "I'm sorry, Brother. Let me be selfish this once."
Without waiting for Ayato's response, she lifted her kimono and dashed off in the direction Luo Qing had gone, her wooden sandals clicking rapidly against the ground.
"Sigh... Father never prepared me for this kind of situation..."
Ayato sighed again, shaking his head as he turned back toward Komore Teahouse. All he could do now was hope his sister wouldn't spend the night away.
...
Meanwhile, at Yae Publishing House, Luo Qing had left the siblings behind and was about to dive into the women's fiction section for a shopping spree when he heard hurried footsteps behind him.
"Luo... Ah—!"
"Hmm?"
Hearing the sound, Luo Qing turned around just in time to catch Ayaka as she stumbled right into his arms.
"..."
Luo Qing gently held Ayaka, looking down at her as she looked up at him, their gazes meeting. The atmosphere suddenly felt awkward.
"S-Sorry, Luo Qing... I-I didn't see the threshold there..."
Ayaka's face turned red as she hurriedly pulled away, lowering her head to glare at the step that had tripped her.
In her rush to catch up to Luo Qing, she hadn't noticed the store's threshold. And wearing wooden sandals today, which made balancing trickier, she had stumbled right into his arms.
Seriously, who places a threshold at a bookstore's entrance? she thought, though a tiny part of her didn't seem to mind the accident.
"Did you need something, Miss Kamisato?"
Luo Qing looked over Ayaka's shoulder, noticing her brother wasn't around. Was she... here alone?
"Well..."
Ayaka fidgeted, her hands clasped behind her back as her fingers nervously intertwined. Her face flushed a deeper shade of pink.
"Master... are you buying light novels for that lady?"
"No, it's for another friend," Luo Qing replied, shaking his head. "And, Miss Kamisato, you don't have to call me 'Master' anymore. Didn't we end that relationship a while ago?"
"...Okay."
Ayaka's expression dimmed slightly. She had hoped that keeping the term "Master" would maintain a special bond between them. But now, Luo Qing wanted to sever even that connection.
"Then... what should I call you, Luo Qing?" Ayaka asked softly.
"Luo Qing is fine."
He smiled gently, turning his attention to the nearby bookshelf.
As he began picking out light novels and tossing them into a basket, he asked casually, "So why did you follow me, Miss Kamisato? Did you have something you wanted to say?"
Feigning ignorance and playing it cool—he was an expert. After all, he'd played the part of the devoted admirer with Ayaka for so long, only for her to shut him out twice.
House or no house, there's no winning Kamisato Ayaka's heart, he thought.
"Um..."
Ayaka's eyes darted to the books in the basket. After a moment's hesitation, she said softly, "I... I read a lot of light novels too, Luo Qing. Would you like me to help you pick some?"
"Uh..."
Luo Qing felt a bit awkward. He hadn't planned to carefully select anything—he was just going to grab whatever was new and toss it to Ei. Whether the books were good or worth continuing was for Ei to decide; he was just the delivery boy.
But Ayaka's hopeful gaze made him hesitate. She looked like she'd cry if he said no.
"Alright then, Miss Kamisato. I'd appreciate the help."
He moved aside slightly to give her space.
"Yes!"
Ayaka's face lit up with a joyful smile. She nodded eagerly, quickly stepping closer to the shelf. As she peeked into the basket, she asked again,
"Are all these for that friend?"
"Uh, pretty much."
"But the styles of these light novels are all over the place... Luo Qing, does your friend really like reading all kinds?"
"She seems to like the kind that makes her cry."
"Then some of these won't fit."
Without waiting for his permission, Ayaka began removing some of the books from the basket, murmuring to herself.
"These are all light and comedic—your friend probably wouldn't enjoy them."
Then she added a few other books to the basket, saying,
"These, on the other hand, should be more to her taste."
Luo Qing watched Ayaka's methodical sorting with a strange feeling welling up inside him.
His relationship with Ei and the Raiden Shogun had progressed to the point where they were practically halfway to being lovers.
Now, here was Kamisato Ayaka, eager to mend their broken bond, carefully choosing light novels for Ei.
It struck him then—oh no, Ayaka had become a complete fangirl...
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