Chương 297: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [297]
Kamisato Ayaka's eyes widened in disbelief at the sight before her.
Suddenly realizing something, she quickly turned toward the hallway to check. After confirming her brother had already gone to his room for the night, she hurried back into her bedroom, closed the door, and locked it.
With a swift step, she leapt into Luo Qing's arms.
"Luo Qing, why are you here?"
Feeling the familiar warmth of Luo Qing's embrace, the unease that had been gnawing at Ayaka's heart finally eased.
"Because I missed you," Luo Qing replied with a gentle smile, his voice tender as he stroked Ayaka's back. "I hadn't seen you in a while, so I thought I'd come check on you and see if everything's alright."
"Mm..."
"I-it's nothing, really. Things have been fine here," Ayaka said, though her tone carried a hint of hesitation.
"Ayaka..."
Luo Qing's hands moved upward, gently cupping Ayaka's adorable face as he looked into her eyes. His voice softened.
"You can tell me anything. No matter what it is, I'll be here to help you."
"It's nothing, really..."
Meeting Luo Qing's gaze, Ayaka's cheeks turned pink. She instinctively looked away, too shy to maintain eye contact.
"It's just... I decided on my own not to visit you for now."
"Huh?" Luo Qing blinked in confusion.
Before he could ask further, Ayaka hurriedly clarified, "It's not like that! It's just... for personal reasons."
"Personal reasons?"
"Well..." Ayaka hesitated, sneaking a glance at Luo Qing before her face turned an even deeper shade of red.
"Brother said I need to complete all the Kamisato family's pre-and post-marriage etiquette training before I can visit you again..."
"P-pre-and post-marriage etiquette?!"
Luo Qing was stunned.
They'd just entered the sweet phase of their relationship, and now they were already jumping to marriage?! That was a huge leap...
"Yes..."
Ayaka nodded shyly, like a little bird pecking at food. She wrapped her arms around Luo Qing's waist, rested her head against his chest, and murmured, "Luo Qing, my brother has agreed to let us be together."
"He... agreed?"
"Mm..."
A soft smile appeared on Ayaka's face, her mood visibly lifted.
After she'd told her brother about the situation with the Raiden Shogun, something unexpected had happened. Her brother had gone through a brief phase of isolation, only to reemerge as if he'd come to terms with everything. He'd then called her for a talk, asking her how she truly felt about Luo Qing.
That was when Ayaka uttered the one sentence that her brother would never forget for the rest of his life:
"Brother, I will only ever love Luo Qing. If I marry, it will only ever be to him."
It was a miracle her brother hadn't fainted from a sudden spike in blood pressure upon hearing those words.
At first, he'd thought Ayaka was just being impulsive, so he arranged for her to undergo a series of what he called "essential Kamisato family etiquette lessons for marriage." His hope was that the tediousness and monotony of the lessons would cool her enthusiasm over time.
After all, these courses were so dull that most people wanted to fall asleep within half an hour. Surely, Ayaka wouldn't stick with them for long.
But Ayaka wasn't most people.
To his dismay, she not only completed the lessons with zeal but also asked him to speed up the progress—eager to finish quickly so she could wear her wedding dress and marry Luo Qing.
Her brother had been utterly devastated.
"Your brother just... agreed to it?" Luo Qing still found it hard to believe.
If his own little sister suddenly fell for a guy surrounded by other girls, Luo Qing was sure he'd break that guy's legs. All three of them, in fact.
"Mm-hmm. He said that once I complete all the Kamisato family's required etiquette lessons, he'll let me visit you as often as I want and won't interfere anymore."
Ayaka beamed with joy.
Through her recent efforts, she only had two lessons left: Preparations Before the Wedding Night and Nurturing During Pregnancy and Postnatal Care. Once she finished those, she'd graduate with flying colors!
"This..."
Listening to the list of lessons Ayaka had been taking, Luo Qing couldn't shake the feeling that her brother had made them up on the spot.
"Luo Qing..."
Ayaka looked up at him, tugging gently at his sleeve. Her voice was soft.
"Are you going back tonight?"
Luo Qing turned the question back on her. "Do you want me to?"
"I..."
Ayaka's face turned bright red. How could she say something so embarrassing out loud?
"Luo Qing, let's go outside," she suggested.
"Where to?"
"To the beach below the estate."
"Alright..."
Luo Qing didn't question her intentions. He could see right through her. This was her way of asking him to stay.
Wrapping his arm around her waist, he scooped her up in a princess carry. His eyes glimmered with golden light, and in an instant, they appeared on the beach beneath the Kamisato estate.
While the estate itself was heavily guarded, the beach below it was unpatrolled. The two of them were completely alone.
"Luo Qing..."
Ayaka stepped out of his arms, her bare feet sinking slightly into the sand. She clasped her hands behind her back and stood under the moonlight, radiant in her elegant sky-blue kimono.
The soft glow of the moonlight bathed her figure, making her look like a celestial maiden descended to earth.
With a hint of bashfulness, she lowered her gaze and glanced at Luo Qing.
"Would you... like to see me dance?"
"Mm..."
Luo Qing nodded and sat cross-legged on the sand, his lips curving into a smile.
"I'd love to."
"I've only just started learning..." Ayaka's cheeks flushed deeper. "If it's not very good, you can't laugh at me..."
Taking a deep breath, Ayaka's Vision began to glow with a cool, icy-blue light.
The next moment, under the serene moonlight, Ayaka raised her long sleeves and began to dance. Frosty blue elemental energy swirled around her, forming intricate patterns that complemented her graceful movements.
Much like Nilou's dances, Ayaka's elemental energy added an ethereal quality to her performance, making it even more mesmerizing.
When the dance ended, Luo Qing remained seated, utterly captivated.
He had never seen Ayaka dance before—not counting her brief attempts at public square dances—but now, her performance had left an indelible impression on his heart. It was as if her movements were etched into his very soul.
Luo Qing felt an almost uncontrollable urge to rush over and pull her into his arms.
"Luo Qing, was it... beautiful?"
"It was..." Luo Qing replied, his voice soft and heartfelt.
---
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Chương 298: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [298]
Kamisato Ayaka wasn't skilled in dancing, yet Luo Qing couldn't detect a single flaw in her performance.
The effort she must have put into learning was undeniable. What's more, Ayaka had done it entirely to bring joy to Luo Qing.
A girl this sincere and straightforward—how could she not steal his heart?
"Ayaka..." Luo Qing whispered, pulling her into his embrace. His hand gently brushed along her slender waist.
Even with fabric between them, in the quiet of the night, they could hear each other's heartbeats.
"Thank you for your dance. I loved it."
"Mm..." Ayaka murmured softly, resting her head against Luo Qing's chest.
"Luo Qing... don't go back tonight, okay?"
"Please?"
"Ayaka, you..." Luo Qing looked down at the girl in his arms, his expression a mix of surprise and uncertainty.
It wasn't hard to catch the meaning behind her words.
Was she implying... that it was okay for him to...?
"But didn't you say the Kamisato family rules..."
"Oh, that..." Ayaka let out a soft chuckle, her tone unusually playful and tinged with rebellion.
"We'll keep it a secret. We won't tell anyone, alright?"
"..."
For as long as Luo Qing had known Ayaka, she had always been the epitome of a refined and gentle noblewoman.
This was the first time he had seen her wear such a mischievous expression.
Could he have... actually corrupted her?
Luo Qing's thoughts briefly wandered to the Pure Ice crystal he carried. Ever since the Tsaritsa's sharp words during their last interaction, the crystal had fallen silent. He wasn't sure if the Tsaritsa was still eavesdropping.
If she is listening... oh well. Luo Qing shrugged internally. Last time, the Pure Ice had been right on his nightstand while the bed shook with Bu'er.
If I'm not embarrassed, the awkwardness will just be hers.
Steeling his resolve, Luo Qing released Ayaka from his embrace.
Looking at the shy, adorable girl before him, he felt a wave of warmth swell in his chest.
"Ayaka, let's go back."
"Mm..." Ayaka nodded, her cheeks flushed.
In the blink of an eye, the surroundings blurred and shifted. A moment later, Ayaka found herself back in her bedroom.
"Luo Qing, wait for me. I'll go freshen up, okay?"
"Mm..."
"I'll be quick!"
Ayaka rose on tiptoes and placed a gentle kiss on Luo Qing's cheek before hurrying out of the room. She shut the door behind her, leaving only the sound of her rapid footsteps echoing down the hallway.
A faint smile lingered on her lips as she walked. Her emotions were a mix of nervousness, anticipation, and a bit of giddy excitement.
All in all, she was in a fantastic mood, even humming softly as she made her way.
"Hm-hm-hm... Brother?!"
She froze as a door suddenly slid open, revealing Kamisato Ayato in his casual light-blue yukata, standing directly in her path.
"Ayaka, what are you doing?"
Ayato's sharp eyes scanned his sister, taking note of her perfectly neat attire. He couldn't help but wonder. Today's lessons on bridal etiquette had ended hours ago—why was Ayaka still dressed like this so late at night?
"Ah... Brother, I was just continuing to study some of the lesson material in my room," Ayaka replied in a small voice, her gaze flickering nervously. She avoided eye contact, clearly guilty.
"Is that so..."
Ayato glanced toward her bedroom but didn't press further.
He knew Ayaka had been going above and beyond lately, eager to finish her studies so she could see Luo Qing again.
"I know you're eager to see Luo Qing, but you need to take care of yourself too," Ayato began, his tone softening.
"I know, Brother. You've already told me so many times..." Ayaka quickly nodded, brushing off his concern.
"Well then, go freshen up. Goodnight, Ayaka."
"Goodnight, Brother."
With that, Ayaka clicked her wooden sandals against the floor and hurried past Ayato, leaving him standing in the hallway.
"This child..."
Watching his sister's retreating figure, Ayato couldn't help but feel a pang of melancholy.
His little sister was growing up.
Not only had she reached a rebellious phase... she had run off with a scoundrel.
Shaking his head, Ayato let out a quiet sigh and returned to his room.
From a practical standpoint, the only real obstacle had been Luo Qing's association with the Fatui, which could have brought trouble to the Kamisato Clan and the Yashiro Commission. But Luo Qing had somehow managed to charm even the mighty Raiden Shogun, earning her favor and even... sharing a kiss.
In a political sense, most noble families would leap at the chance to marry their daughters to someone like Luo Qing, hoping to forge closer ties with the Shogun herself.
But Ayato loathed political marriages. Allowing Ayaka her freedom to love was the only concession he was willing to make.
As for whether Luo Qing would one day break Ayaka's heart... that was a journey she would have to face on her own.
He couldn't stop it, nor did he want to.
In short, Ayato had resigned himself.
Even if Luo Qing were sneaking into her room this very night, he would probably just turn a blind eye—as long as they didn't disturb his sleep.
---
Meanwhile...
After a thorough cleansing, Ayaka returned to her room in a loose, sky-blue yukata, her wooden sandals clicking lightly against the floor.
When she slid open the door, she found Luo Qing already sitting on the tatami mat, dressed in comfortable loungewear.
"Sorry for keeping you waiting, Luo Qing..." Ayaka said with a small bow.
Tonight was an important night, so she had meticulously cleaned herself from head to toe. It had taken a bit longer than expected.
"It's alright. I only just finished freshening up myself," Luo Qing replied.
Looking at the stunning figure before him—Ayaka, in her soft, flowing yukata, cheeks flushed delicately—Luo Qing couldn't help but swallow nervously.
Both Bu'er and Makoto had once been gods. No matter how much they adapted to domesticity, there was an air of pride and refinement about them that couldn't be erased.
Even Theresa, despite her playful nature, had long lost the purity of a youthful maiden.
But Ayaka, standing before him, was every bit a vibrant, graceful young woman.
"Mm..." Ayaka's face reddened further as she lowered herself onto the tatami, resting in Luo Qing's arms.
"Luo Qing, I've never done this kind of thing before... My teacher said the first time is always painful..."
"Don't worry... I'll be gentle. It won't hurt much."
"D-don't touch me there yet! Also... we need to keep our voices down. My brother's already gone to bed..."
"Mm..."
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Oh, you're still here? Nice. While I'm out here juggling revival matches and reminding villains why they should reconsider their life choices, someone's behind the scenes making sure my story reaches you. Gotta admit, they're doing a pretty solid job.
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Anyway, time to get back to saving the day. See you in the next chapter—don't forget to stay out of trouble (that's my job).
— Xia Luo 🕸️
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