"Rumble—"
Outside the window, streaks of lightning tore through the sky.
The entire city of Inazuma was shrouded in heavenly might.
"It's so windy—"
Yoimiya noticed the outside and quickly ran out.
Her clothes, hung outside, hadn't been collected yet!
"Ouch!"
Snezhnaya's fingertip stung, and she subconsciously let go of the machine.
"This is..."
Her sapphire eyes held surprise as she raised her small hand.
Arcs of electricity danced on her fair fingertips.
The communication with Sister Columbia was forcibly cut off.
Machine malfunction, causing a short circuit?
"No, no."
Snezhnaya muttered softly, her lips pursed.
As a Fatui Harbinger, she had another guess.
This was not just a sudden thunderstorm, but...
But how was this possible?
The Will of the Gods swept through there, and for what reason?
Snezhnaya's delicate brows furrowed; she couldn't quite understand.
It couldn't be to see Qin Yu.
The intelligent girl's mind quickly dismissed this option.
After all, by common sense, it was absolutely impossible.
"Is Qin Yu alright?"
Ayaka Kamisato murmured with concern in her voice.
"I'll try to probe the signal again."
Snezhnaya, slightly defiant, reached out to adjust the machine.
She, who had never feared confronting several women offline,
Could she be intimidated by a passing thought?
This time, she would personally dive her consciousness in.
However...
As her consciousness delved deeper.
Suddenly, Snezhnaya's delicate brows furrowed.
She saw a magnificent and solemn space.
Within a deep pavilion, a purple hue permeated.
A cold, elegant figure stood there.
"That's...!"
Snezhnaya's pupils contracted, and she was about to disconnect.
That was an existence she could not provoke lightly.
She had to leave quickly!
But even with her swift reaction, it was already too late.
"..."
The cold, elegant figure sensed something and opened her purple eyes.
In that instant, thunder roared.
"!"
Snezhnaya opened her eyes, her mind going blank for a moment.
In her eyes, that trace of solemnity and lingering fear did not dissipate for a long time.
Was this... returning to reality alive?
"Hoo... hoo..."
She raised her slightly pale face, leaning back in her wheelchair.
On the ceiling, the shadows of the few women flickered in the lamplight.
Outside the window, lightning and thunder.
"What's wrong? Do you feel alright?"
At the table, the few women's expressions changed, and they quickly asked.
Snezhnaya raised her hand to shield her eyes.
Closing her eyes, she shook her head and said, "Truly unexpected."
She understood.
That was an existence no less than the Electro Archon's noble authority.
And in their eye contact, a will had been conveyed.
Just one sentence.
...Do not interfere with her.
"What did you see?"
Yoimiya tangled her small hands, her expression anxious.
Sister Snezhnaya looked very unwell now.
She seemed very tired.
"I'm fine."
Snezhnaya took a deep breath and once again showed a smile.
And Sister Columbia, you...
She opened her eyes and looked around at the few women.
She had regained her elegance and composure.
"What a pity, we fought over Qin Yu."
Ayaka Kamisato and Shiori Hyuga straightened up upon hearing this.
What was the meaning of saying this so abruptly?
Did they really intend to start a war?
The two young ladies inwardly became vigilant.
"Eh?"
Yoimiya extended her small hand and pointed at herself.
What did Sister Snezhnaya mean by this?
Was she including her too?
It's really a bit... embarrassing...
"No, no."
Yoimiya sat there, quickly shaking her little head.
What was this sudden sense of recognition?
She also sneakily observed her best friend's expression.
Fortunately, she hadn't noticed her.
Yoimiya fidgeted, feeling restless.
Quietly, her cheeks flushed slightly.
This feeling of secrecy...
She couldn't help but recall some details of a certain dream.
Also in front of an unsuspecting best friend,
She and Qin Yu...
"What do you mean?"
Ayaka Kamisato stared at Snezhnaya and asked softly.
"Simply put, Qin Yu was taken away."
"If we want to see him, we can only wait."
Snezhnaya spread her small hands, her tone helpless.
The ultimate winner was truly unexpected.
This feeling of being forcefully cut in line was very unpleasant.
But she couldn't say anything, she could only accept it.
Having more power meant you could do anything?
"What?!"
Shiori Hyuga and Yoimiya's little heads bumped together again.
Which woman?
"It's your most beloved Electro Archon."
Snezhnaya didn't keep them in suspense and said softly.
"?"
The few women exchanged glances and blinked.
The next moment, they reacted.
"Huh??"
...
Meanwhile, on the other side.
The firelight illuminated the surroundings, bringing warmth.
"Cough, cough."
Qin Yu looked up at the starry sky, then glanced at his side.
His gaze involuntarily lingered on those glowing legs.
"..."
Keqing was checking a map by the firelight.
Since she had come to investigate, she naturally had to be prepared.
The young lady was very serious about her work.
"Keqing?"
Qin Yu shifted his body.
What was she looking at so intently? Let me see too.
Someone's hand moved with his body.
Suddenly, it brushed against something fluffy.
"?"
Qin Yu instinctively picked it up.
His gaze was fierce.
Why are you here, Your Excellency the General!
"Hmph."
Keqing gave Qin Yu a sideways glance and shifted her legs.
A naughty troublemaker.
"I..."
Qin Yu was a bit helpless and was about to say something.
Suddenly, he blinked.
Wait a minute, this doll is glowing.
?
Before Qin Yu could react.
A clear voice sounded in his ear.
"What are you doing."
"!"
Qin Yu suddenly stood up and saluted the doll.
In front of him, purple energy condensed into a light screen.
The cold, elegant figure slowly turned around and looked at Qin Yu.
"Your Excellency the General!"