Seeing Qin Yu’s persistent silence, Yae Miko teased,
“Little one, did this news startle you?”
“If you’re scared, you can tell me, Guuji~”
Qin Yu had no mood to guard against the mischievous fox.
He spoke gravely, “This news is too astonishing.”
Memories of completing Inazuma’s quests in his past life flashed through his mind.
The resentment of the Archons, poisoning the land.
And the horrifying disease it brought, known as Tatarigami.
It was too grim.
“Can’t we ask the Electro Archon for help?”
Qin Yu asked, clinging to a sliver of hope.
Yae Miko shook her head, “No, you can’t.”
“As for the Electro Archon, I can’t even reach her.”
Qin Yu felt unwilling, he knew it would be like this.
Most likely, by the time she reappeared…
It would be to announce the Vision Hunt Decree.
Yet, he was insignificant and could do nothing.
“Don’t worry, the Tenryou Commission will handle it.”
Yae Miko’s lazy tone carried a hint of ease.
Qin Yu opened his mouth, wanting to say something.
The Tenryou Commission?
He knew all too well what they had done in his past life.
But the fox woman seemed weary and waved her hand.
“Alright, little one, it’s getting late.”
“Guuji won’t be keeping you for the night.”
“Of course, if you were to say something… perhaps I’d change my mind.”
With a playful remark, Yae Miko turned and left.
Her alluring figure gradually faded into the distance.
Qin Yu couldn’t help but call out loudly,
“Guuji-sama, do you still trust them?”
Yae Miko stopped and looked back at Qin Yu.
The purple in her eyes ignited, as if lightning flashed within.
Qin Yu did not flinch in the slightest.
If he wanted to change the course of events, this was his only chance.
He wanted to take a gamble.
Even if he was facing a celestial fox whose intentions were entirely unfathomable.
After a period of unsettling silence.
Yae Miko revealed a meaningful smile.
“Little one, after becoming Guuji’s person…”
“Are you in such a hurry to speak ill of your old employer?”
Her enchanting presence returned to Qin Yu’s side, she chuckled lightly.
“Little one, are you… trying to curry favor with Guuji?”
Her warm breath caressed his neck, sending an electric shiver through him.
Yae Miko’s smile was gleeful, her delicate hand gently resting on Qin Yu’s shoulder, her words like fragrant orchid pollen.
To be so close to an enchanted fox, who could resist?
Qin Yu’s face stiffened, he dared not move rashly.
This mischievous woman was deliberately testing his resolve again.
“If it were you, Guuji might just…”
Leaving a sentence unfinished was the most tantalizing, and the fox woman clearly understood this.
Want to know?
If you want to know, then first make Guuji happy.
Qin Yu took a deep breath, expelling all distracting thoughts.
“Guuji-sama, is it truly that simple?”
Yae Miko did not respond.
Qin Yu sorted his thoughts and continued,
“A seal cannot be broken so easily; someone must be manipulating things.”
Yae Miko’s interest piqued, “Continue.”
“Breaking the seal only seems to bring disaster, with no benefit.”
“But what if someone desires disaster?”
“For example, to escalate conflicts between us…”
Qin Yu’s eyes flickered as he laid bare his suspicions.
“Quite interesting. Anything else?”
Yae Miko released Qin Yu and crossed her arms.
This little fellow, to think he could consider these things…
She had truly struck gold.
This was far more engaging than simply toying with him.
Qin Yu gave a wry smile, “I don’t know anymore.”
He wasn’t certain if he should say anything further.
If he spoke of what he shouldn’t, he would surely face misfortune sooner or later.
“Hm? You truly don’t know?”
“I truly don’t.”
Miss Fox’s smile gradually disappeared.
“Little one, you are hiding something from Guuji.”
“You have quite the nerve.”
“Guuji-sama should have already figured it out.”
Qin Yu smiled. Who couldn’t play the enigma game?
Yae Miko shot Qin Yu a bewitching glance.
“Are you referring to Watatsumi Island?”
“Guuji-sama possesses both wisdom and beauty; this subordinate is in awe.”
A compliment was always welcome.
It cost nothing, so why not offer it freely?
“It’s just a remote land that doesn’t believe in the Raiden Shogun.”
Yae Miko’s tone was nonchalant.
As a retainer of the Electro Archon, she had never given Watatsumi Island much thought.
The Raiden Shogun hadn't conquered it simply due to her pact with the Great Serpent.
To instigate a war, what a delightful thought.
But the next moment, her smile froze.
“Then, what about the Vision Hunt Decree?”
Qin Yu’s words struck like thunder, illuminating the hazy mist.
“…”
Yae Miko cupped her chin with her hand, pacing slowly.
Qin Yu’s words had reminded her.
All the lingering questions seemed to become clear at this moment.
The cool evening breeze intensified slightly.
Yae Miko raised her face, gazing up at the Sacred Sakura.
It represented the will of the first Electro Archon who protected Inazuma.
Now it swayed uneasily, as if portending something.
“At this tense juncture, anything could become a factor in the Raiden Shogun’s judgment.”
Yae Miko looked at Qin Yu, her gaze filled with approval.
“You truly are a little fellow full of surprises.”
[Ding, Emotion Points +1 from Yae Miko.]
[+1, +1, +1…]
Qin Yu lowered his head, neither servile nor overbearing.
Did this critical hit of points just happen?
“But unfortunately, Guuji, a weak woman, cannot stop her.”
Qin Yu’s expression stiffened. A weak woman?
Whatever makes you happy.
Yae Miko seemed to understand Qin Yu’s thoughts.
She suddenly looked in a certain direction.
“Then, Lord of the Yashiro Commission, do you have any advice?”
Qin Yu instinctively looked.
The current Lord of the Yashiro Commission was…
The Kamisato clan, Kamisato Ayato.