The surroundings were silent.
Everyone stared at the composed young samurai, their breath held unconsciously.
It was clear that Qin Yu's fierce punch had stunned the chaotic scene.
He had actually sent the assassin flying with his bare hands; such strength surpassed ordinary imagination.
Qin Yu slowly retracted his fist.
"Drip—"
A faint dripping sound echoed, blooming into dots of crimson on the ground.
Qin Yu frowned slightly and raised his hand.
Crimson flowed down his arm, a shocking sight.
In a flash, Qin Yu had subdued the assassin, but he had also been wounded by the sharp short blade.
[While the Lu Xin Fist is powerful, it has the weakness of requiring time to charge.]
Someone exclaimed, "You're injured!"
In Inazuma City, under the watchful eye of the Electro Archon, seeing blood was a distant event for civilians.
"Sir Samurai, please hold on."
"Quick, quickly find a shrine maiden to treat him!"
Seeing the crowd about to become restless again, Qin Yu sighed.
It was just a minor injury, not life-threatening.
He paid no mind to this wound; his priority was protecting the person behind him...
Suddenly, a faint, elegant fragrance brushed past him.
Qin Yu subconsciously shifted his gaze and met the girl's bright, clear eyes.
She was beautiful, captivating like sapphires.
[Ding, received emotional points from Kamisato Ayaka.]
[Notification: A new character talent can be unlocked. Please check at your convenience.]
[Only available for selection within the unlocked four-star character illustrations.]
"Young Lady."
After a brief moment of daze, Qin Yu averted his gaze, no longer meeting the gaze of the stunning young lady.
Before him stood the eldest daughter of the Kamisato clan, Kamisato Ayaka.
Furthermore, she was the noble and elegant White Heron Princess of Inazuma, of esteemed status.
"Young Lady, please first..."
Kamisato Ayaka's delicate brows furrowed, and she snapped her paper fan shut.
"..."
Qin Yu didn't continue speaking; the gentle young lady had already expressed her displeasure.
She didn't want Qin Yu to be overly anxious because of her.
"Everyone, please be quiet—"
A gentle voice resonated, and the restless crowd immediately quieted down.
All eyes turned to the beautiful girl holding the paper fan, their gazes filled with respect and admiration.
Her ethereal presence, like a fairy descending to the mortal realm, inspired longing.
This was her charisma; perhaps just a word, a gesture.
She could soothe the populace and rally their hearts.
Qin Yu smiled, looking at Kamisato Ayaka's elegant back, his gaze filled with awe.
Though this was no longer a game world where one could casually call characters "waifus," he still sincerely admired Kamisato Ayaka's charm.
Indeed, she was the ice-elemental main DPS who had carried him through the entire Inazuma Spiral Abyss in his previous life.
A super popular character who had charmed countless handsome and beautiful travelers.
A professional dog owner.
...There seemed to be something odd mixed in.
Shaking his head, Qin Yu settled his mind and began to explore the system.
There wasn't much to see, really. The illustration gallery was empty, with only two characters lit up.
Currently, only the talent skills of two characters had been unlocked.
One was a four-star character: Shikanoin Heizou.
The other was, surprisingly, Kamisato Ayaka, who had been unlocked even earlier than Heizou.
Looking at the gold signifying five stars, Qin Yu let out a sigh of mixed emotions.
Fortunately, Kamisato Ayaka hadn't recognized him.
He opened Shikanoin Heizou's illustration.
As expected, the elemental burst was still locked.
Qin Yu was somewhat disappointed. It was one thing that this darn system didn't unlock five-star characters for him;
It was even stingy about unlocking the ultimate moves of four-star characters.
He had been eyeing the "Dian Qiu Xiang" for a long time.
He checked the talents.
Normal Attack, each punch carried wind, nothing special to mention.
Qin Yu himself possessed an Anemo Vision.
Next, the information for the newly unlocked talent appeared in his mind.
[Character's Exclusive Talent: Paradoxical Proposition.]
[When a swirl reaction is triggered on the field, gain 1 stack of "Irregularity." This effect can be triggered at most once every 0.1 seconds.]
Qin Yu's eyes lit up; this talent was absolutely crucial.
His injury from the assassin's short blade earlier was because he needed time to charge, leaving him exposed.
And his power hadn't reached its maximum.
With this talent unlocked, he could unleash a punch with extremely high multiplier damage in an instant!
"Make way, make way! Don't block the path!"
Just then, the Tenryou Commission's patrol rushed over.
The originally crowded populace was forcefully pushed aside to create a passage at their shouts.
A burly, fully armed samurai strode forward, snorting coldly.
The samurai took control of the area, and the two assassins previously defeated by Qin Yu were also apprehended.
Qin Yu noticed a fleeting look of displeasure on Kamisato Ayaka's pretty face.
Most members of the Tenryou Commission acted arrogantly, incompatible with the Yashiro Commission.
"Young Lady, are you alright!"
The captain at the forefront, noticing Kamisato Ayaka's calm gaze, hurried over, his tone anxious.
Damn it, something like this had to happen on his watch, what bad luck!
Kamisato Ayaka gently shook her head, "I am fine."
The captain lowered his head further, "It is the Tenryou Commission's negligence that allowed villains to offend the Young Lady."
He was also surprised; the assassin who was unconscious was horribly twisted.
He hadn't expected the White Heron Princess's guard to be so ruthless.
Kamisato Ayaka looked at Qin Yu and said softly, "He is injured."
The captain glanced at Qin Yu in surprise. He had heard of this super newcomer.
But with the Young Lady of the Kamisato clan present, he didn't have the time to bother with a youth from a fallen samurai family.
"Kid, you're staring blankly at the Young Lady, hurry up and step aside!"
"Getting injured so easily, these new recruits are so fragile!"
The captain's face darkened as he berated Qin Yu in a low voice.
The captain of the Tenryou Commission was a "Yoriki," a rank higher than "Doushin."
In terms of position, he was Qin Yu's superior's superior.
"Oh."
Qin Yu shrugged and took a step back.
He treated his superior's reprimand as if it were a fart, responding with "Yeah, yeah, you're right."
"Don't you understand? Hurry up and get back to your post!"
The captain's tone became stern. Did this kid think that by getting close to the White Heron Princess, he could gain some advantage!
He quickly put on a smile and fawned over Kamisato Ayaka.
"As expected of the Young Lady, even vicious villains have no chance to escape!"
Qin Yu rolled his eyes.
"He was the one who took down the assassin and protected me."
A clear, cold voice rang out. The captain's eyes widened. He hadn't expected the noble White Heron Princess to speak up for Qin Yu.
He who had just intended to boast about the Young Lady, had completely misjudged his flattery!
Realizing his mistake, his face flushed red: "How could..."
"Heh."
Kamisato Ayaka opened her paper fan and looked at Qin Yu, who was also surprised, her beautiful eyes curving.
Like a pool of autumn water.
Qin Yu coughed lightly, "Shouldn't we escort the culprits back to the Commission first?"
"Also, my promotion to 'Doushin' depends entirely on these two."
The captain's body trembled. To be promoted to Doushin in less than a month was unheard of.
Was he a prodigy?
Even Kamisato Ayaka cast a surprised glance; such a young Doushin was unexpected.
The captain quickly regained his composure and followed Qin Yu's lead:
"Alright... escort them back to the Commission first!"
"Anyone still watching, disperse!"