Chương 162: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [162]
A group of knights in uniform surrounded him, gripping longswords as they closed in.
Standing directly in front of him was a young woman with short, sky-blue hair. She wore tight black leather pants and a cropped white jacket with deep blue accents. Beneath her right shoulder, an icy-blue Vision was pinned with a feathered ornament, exuding an air of elegance.
She held a dark blue, intricately engraved greatsword in both hands, pointing its edge directly at Luo Qing with a gaze full of vigilance.
"..."
Luo Qing glanced down at his outfit and immediately understood the misunderstanding.
To prepare for unexpected combat, he had donned his rarely worn Fatui uniform before heading to Tenshukaku. The dark gold insignia of an Executive glinted conspicuously at his waist in the sunlight.
"I... uh... I'm not actually—"
Before he could explain, the woman scoffed.
"Hmph! Save your excuses for my sword!"
With that, she swung her greatsword at him without hesitation.
"..."
[+1 Frustration Value from Luo Qing.]
Watching the woman charge toward him, Luo Qing shook his head.
He might not have been able to defeat the Raiden Shogun, but surely he could handle her.
You're asking for it, he thought, resigned.
The next moment, in the woman's vision, the "dangerous Fatui agent" before her suddenly locked her in a golden gaze.
Before she could react, the world spun around her, and screams from her subordinates filled the air.
---
A few minutes later...
The entire knight squad was tied up in an intricate mess of ropes, piled together like a sack of potatoes.
As for their leader, the Vision-wielding swordswoman, she had been given special treatment. Her leather pants, which had perfectly highlighted her figure, were removed, and her hands and feet were fitted with suppression cuffs to block the flow of elemental energy.
"Let me ask you something," Luo Qing began, glancing at the bound knights beside him. He sat cross-legged in front of the woman and gestured to the still-healing wound on his abdomen. His tone was calm but pointed.
"I'm already this badly injured, and you all thought it'd be a good idea to finish me off? Don't you think that's a bit over the top?"
"..."
The woman glared at him, her lips tightly pursed. After a long silence, she finally spat out a few words:
"You're... a Fatui agent..."
"What kind of logic is that?!" Luo Qing's temper flared.
Why was it that everywhere he went, people insisted on treating him like some sort of villain?
Did he really look that shady?
"Fatui agents deserve to have swords pointed at them, huh? That it?"
"Hmph..."
The woman scoffed again before spitting at him.
"..."
Luo Qing leaned back to dodge, slightly startled.
Does she even understand her situation? Does she realize who's in charge here?
Despite being tied up like this, she still acted so defiant.
Was she begging for trouble?
"You... come here," Luo Qing muttered.
Grabbing the rope around the back of her neck, he lifted her effortlessly. Her smooth, bare feet wiggled helplessly in the air, the cuffs gleaming against her pale skin.
Then, in full view of her bound squadmates, Luo Qing slung her over his shoulder and carried her behind a dense thicket nearby.
The knights' eyes widened in disbelief.
Their expressions screamed, What the hell is happening?!
---
After throwing the woman onto the ground amidst the bushes, Luo Qing made sure they were out of sight of her subordinates.
Sitting cross-legged before her, he said in a calm voice, "Now, I'm going to ask questions, and you're going to answer them. Understand?"
While Luo Qing had a rough idea of his current location, Teyvat's map was vast and unfamiliar to him in many places. It was best to confirm the details.
"..."
The woman's eyes darted nervously, but she quickly forced herself to appear composed, glaring at him with defiance.
She reminded Luo Qing of a short-haired blue kitten, puffed up in a futile attempt to appear threatening despite its fear.
"What's your name?" he asked.
"..."
No answer.
"Alright, you asked for it."
With a flick of his wrist, her white jacket disintegrated into shreds, exposing the deep black bodysuit underneath and her snow-white shoulders.
"Next time, it'll be something else. Let's hope you're wearing enough layers," Luo Qing teased, lightly poking her flat stomach with his finger.
"You—!" The woman gritted her teeth and tried to summon elemental energy.
But the suppression cuffs blocked her power, leaving her helpless under the weight of the thick ropes binding her.
"Three... two..." Luo Qing counted down, curling one finger back with each number.
"One—"
"E... Eula Lawrence!" she blurted out, turning her face away to avoid meeting his gaze.
"See? That wasn't so hard."
Luo Qing smiled, patting her head.
"Don't touch me!" Eula shouted, jerking her head to push his hand away.
Her voice carried back to her bound knights, who now looked even more horrified.
That's our captain! their eyes seemed to cry out. This Fatui agent is shameless!
---
"Next question. Where are we?"
Luo Qing continued.
He already knew he was in Mondstadt, but without a map of Fatui outposts in the region, he had no idea where to find their forward operating teams.
Ideally, he needed to locate a safe spot to set up another teleportation "toilet" and get back to Inazuma.
Of course, the teleportation toilets worked randomly.
If Ei hadn't destroyed the one in the Plane of Euthymia, there was still a fifty-percent chance he could end up back there.
The idea of running into Ei again sent a shiver down his spine.
For now, he just needed a safe place to regroup.
"..."
Eula remained silent.
"Three... two..."
"Whispering Woods," she mumbled reluctantly.
"Why do you only behave when I start counting?" Luo Qing sighed.
Many noblewomen seemed to value their dignity above all else, and using that to threaten them often proved more effective than brute force.
"How far is Mondstadt City from here?"
"..."
"Three..."
"On foot... half a month's journey..."
Eula lowered her head, biting her lip. She had never felt as humiliated as she did now.
She swore she would remember this grudge.
"Half a month, huh?" Luo Qing muttered, weighing his options.
Heading straight back would mean leaving critical supplies unattended in the wild. On the other hand, the trek to Mondstadt City's safe house would waste precious time.
Still, with the Inazuma situation wrapped up, he figured Lumine could handle the rest.
And besides, there was still that fifty-percent chance of landing back in the Plane of Euthymia.
No way he was risking another run-in with Ei.
Lost in thought, Luo Qing's gaze drifted back to Eula.
"Wh-what are you planning to do?"
"Take a guess~" Luo Qing replied, a mischievous grin spreading across his face.
---
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Chương 163: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [163]
She was still pure and untainted—how could she let this guy do anything to her in a place like this?!
But before she could move any further, Luo Qing's arm wrapped around her slender waist, hoisting her over his shoulder.
"What are you doing?! Put me down!"
Eula thrashed, attempting to headbutt Luo Qing, but it was like hitting a solid rock. He didn't budge an inch.
"Why are you panicking? Did I say I'd do anything to you?" Luo Qing grumbled, clearly annoyed by her squirming.
"If you keep this up, I'll spank you!"
"You wouldn't dare! Put me down right now, or I'll—ah!"
Before she could finish her threat, a sharp sting blossomed on her rear.
"You... you...!"
Eula's cheeks flushed a deep red as shame and fury surged within her.
"Still want to cause trouble?" Luo Qing asked, his tone casual but with a hint of warning.
"..."
Eula clenched her lips tightly, her face still burning with indignation, but she didn't dare make another sound.
Resigned, she let Luo Qing carry her out of the bushes and back to where her captured knights were bound.
"Sorry, folks, but I'm borrowing your Captain Eula for a while," Luo Qing announced with a smirk.
He bent down to pick up her discarded leather pants, tucking them into his bag. Then, he stowed away her intricately crafted greatsword into his system inventory.
The sword was pretty decent.
Now, it was his.
He turned to the bound knights, flashing a grin.
"As for the rest of you, just stay here and enjoy a little rest, alright?"
Without waiting for a reply, Luo Qing carried Eula away, disappearing into a nearby ravine under the shocked gazes of her subordinates.
The ropes he had used to tie them up were only slightly thicker than average.
If they couldn't free themselves, they might as well starve out here.
The knights watched Luo Qing's retreating figure in stunned silence, exchanging incredulous glances.
They had surrounded a lone Fatui agent—how had things ended up like this?
Where was that guy taking Captain Eula?
What was he planning to do to her?
Remembering Eula's flushed face earlier, the pained cries from the bushes, and the remnants of her torn white jacket, the knights grew increasingly distressed.
That's Captain Eula...
Damn it...
---
Meanwhile...
Following the directions Eula had begrudgingly given him, Luo Qing traveled for an entire day before finally setting her down.
Lighting a small campfire, he decided to rest and replenish his energy before continuing on.
From his system inventory, he pulled out a few fish he had caught in Inazuma and began roasting them over the flames, carefully sprinkling them with his precious stash of barbecue seasoning.
Before long, the mouthwatering aroma wafted through the air.
"Grrr..."
Eula's stomach betrayed her with a loud growl as the scent reached her nose.
"Here," Luo Qing said, offering her one of the grilled fish.
Eula sniffed at it but quickly turned her head away with a cold snort.
As if! After the humiliation she endured earlier, how could she trust him not to poison the food?
"Suit yourself," Luo Qing muttered, unfazed.
He wasn't in the mood to coddle her. If not for the Supreme Vitality Pills in his inventory, he might have actually fallen victim to her squad's earlier ambush.
By his reckoning, Eula was practically a life-and-death enemy at this point. He had no reason to be nice.
Soon, he finished the entire batch of grilled fish by himself, leaving behind only a pile of white bones.
As a final touch, he tossed the fish bones right in front of Eula, ensuring she could still savor the lingering aroma.
"Alright, break's over. Let's get moving," Luo Qing announced, stretching lazily before making a move to hoist her over his shoulder again.
Carrying her was a hassle, but with her hands and feet bound, she couldn't walk on her own. He'd have to keep lugging her around until they reached Mondstadt.
Once he saw the city, he could just drop her off.
"W-we're leaving already?" Eula stammered, caught off guard.
She had been hoping to escape while Luo Qing slept through the night.
"Oh, you thought I'd set up camp and give you a chance to run off?" Luo Qing smirked knowingly. "Dream on."
"..."
Caught red-handed, Eula glared at him in frustration before lowering her head in silence.
Ignoring her sour mood, Luo Qing prepared to lift her again when she hesitantly pulled her legs back and muttered, "Give me my shoes... I can walk by myself."
"Oh?"
Luo Qing raised an eyebrow. Carrying her around was annoying, so he didn't mind her suggestion.
With a flick of his hand, he retrieved her leather pants and high heels from his inventory, tossing them in front of her.
"Lead me to Mondstadt, and don't even think about running. Got it?"
"..."
"What do you even want in Mondstadt?" Eula asked coldly.
"Come on, don't be stupid," Luo Qing replied, poking her forehead with his finger.
"Use that little brain of yours. I'm a Fatui Executive—if I wanted to harm Mondstadt, do you think I'd need your help to get there?"
"..."
The jab at her intelligence stung, and Eula's irritation deepened.
Another grudge to settle, she thought grimly.
She realized she had been keeping track of quite a few grudges today. Hopefully, she wouldn't forget any...
Hmph, doesn't matter. I'll make him pay for all of it later!
"No running. You hear me?" Luo Qing warned, pointing a finger at her as he prepared to unlock her suppression cuffs.
When his fingers brushed her feet, Eula instinctively jerked back, making it impossible for him to fit the key properly.
"Stop moving! I can't get the key in!"
"..."
With a huff, Luo Qing grabbed her foot firmly and quickly unlocked the cuffs.
"There. Put your pants and shoes back on. We're leaving."
"..."
Eula remained silent, her frustration bubbling beneath the surface.
She slipped on her leather pants and high heels, testing the fit before glancing at Luo Qing.
"You're traveling at night?" she asked.
"Mondstadt's wilderness is crawling with monsters after dark, not to mention the Abyss Order. Are you—"
Before she could finish, Luo Qing cut her off with a look that screamed, Are you dumb?
"You think I'd be scared of some hilichurls or Abyss mages?" he asked, deadpan.
"..."
Eula fell silent, recalling how easily Luo Qing had defeated her entire squad earlier.
It was clear neither the Abyss Order nor the monsters would pose any threat to him.
Are all Fatui Executives this ridiculously powerful? she wondered.
"Stop daydreaming. Let's go."
"O-okay..."
---
T/N: I just realized we got another ice vision girl...
If you notice anything that feels off, just let me know—I don't mind fixing things up.
Oh, and don't forget to sit up, grab some water, and take it easy while you're here. No rush, right?
If you're into this, consider checking out [patreon.com/WiseTL].
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