The Fatui, from Snezhnaya.
The organization's influence spanned the continent.
And among them, the eleven strongest…
People called them the Harbingers.
And now, one of the Harbingers, "The Puppet."
With what purpose had she come to Inazuma?
"A letter…?"
The girl's interest piqued, she lifted her face.
She had received a command from the Tsaritsa to station here for a period.
It seemed that the plan in this country had encountered issues.
However.
Unwilling to engage in these tedious disputes, upon arrival…
She paid no mind to affairs and directly set up an experimental factory.
Single-mindedly pursuing research.
In other words, she began slacking off from the moment she took office.
One could only wonder what the Tsaritsa would think if she knew.
"Bring it here."
The girl lifted her fair chin.
The experiment at hand had been stagnant for some time.
Reading other news would be a good way to relax.
Preferably, news about Qin Yu…
In this boring place.
He was one of the few things that mattered to her.
"Yes, Executor-sama."
The Fatui soldier presented the letter, his surface demeanor respectful.
But from beneath the shadows, he began to observe his surroundings.
Inside the factory, the Ruin Guards stood dormant.
A heavy mechanical pressure washed over them.
And at the center of these cold machines…
Was a slender girl in a white lab coat.
This peculiar contrast made one's heart race.
"…"
The soldier took a deep breath.
This was a good opportunity to get closer to The Puppet.
Just as he was about to take a step forward…
*Clack—*
From the darkness, a mechanical arm extended.
Before the soldier could react, the letter was already taken.
"!"
He inwardly startled and quickly lowered his head.
"I told you not to come too close."
Codenamed "The Puppet."
The girl named Sandrone said softly.
As she spoke, she gently unbuttoned her coat.
The white lab coat fell away, revealing an exquisite and graceful long dress.
Around her, several mechanical arms swirled.
Supporting the girl's slender body as she descended slowly.
"Executor-sama, your leg injury?"
The soldier's eyes flashed as he probed.
From the darkness behind him, shadows seemed to flicker.
Even if it was a temporary injury,
If the girl, inconvenienced in her movements, were to meet with an accident now…
"You've forgotten the rules."
"Y-yes, I'm sorry."
Sandrone's sapphire eyes flickered slightly, but she didn't press the issue.
A slight curve touched her lips as she opened the letter.
Before her, there was something more worthy of her attention.
A moment later.
"Qin Yu…"
"As expected, you are very special."
"I can't wait to have you."
Sandrone slowly looked at the giant machine beside her.
It was her personal guard.
A hint of regret flashed in the girl's eyes as she extended a hand.
"You are not yet perfect."
"But it doesn't matter."
"I have already found the ideal 'material'."
"Qin Yu, he will stay by my side forever."
Sandrone slowly took out the machine's core, murmuring.
In her embrace, she held a meticulously crafted puppet.
It was "Little Qin Yu."
An unusual excitement flickered in her gaze.
A powerful physique.
And that wondrous elemental power.
Every time she thought of these, her cheeks would flush with excitement.
What perfect "material"…
She couldn't wait to savor this sweet dessert.
"Executor-sama, your guard has malfunctioned."
From the shadows, the Fatui soldier's tone turned cold.
"Heh, unimportant."
Sandrone blinked.
She looked at the shadows that were quietly surrounding the factory.
"Tell me, which Harbinger sent you."
Within the Fatui, conflicts were constant.
She had left Snezhnaya, yet she was still being targeted.
The soldier slowly drew out his Delusion and said coldly:
"Apologies, we are merely following orders."
"Forgive us!"
The assassins hidden in the shadows revealed themselves.
They attacked the frail girl who had lost her guard in unison.
"How rude."
Amidst the killing intent, the girl sighed softly.
Her voice was icy.
…
Tenshukaku.
"Hmph, hmph."
Yoimiya turned her face away, her small mouth pouting so high it could reach the sky.
"This really isn't something another girl gave me."
Qin Yu said helplessly, it was truly a case of being wrongly accused.
"Who knows!"
Yoimiya glanced at him.
Did he even know how many girls he had provoked?
With that, she clutched "Little Qin Yu" in her hand.
And ran to the side of the two girls, preparing to file a complaint.
"…"
Qin Yu rolled his eyes, too lazy to explain.
Where did all these beautiful girls observing him from the shadows come from?
"Heh, interesting."
Just then, Kamisato Ayato approached, his gaze thoughtful.
Qin Yu's heart stirred.
"Lord Yashiro Commissioner, do you have any leads?"
"Just call me Ayato."
Kamisato Ayato glanced at Tenshukaku and said seriously.
Qin Yu was slightly taken aback.
What was with this respectful demeanor?
"Then, Ayato-niisan…"
Why did the seniority feel so strange!
"Harbinger, 'The Puppet'."
Kamisato Ayato pondered for a moment and said slowly.
He looked at Qin Yu, "You've been targeted."
"…"
Qin Yu took a deep breath.
He really had been observed from the shadows.
This wasn't the first or second conflict with the Fatui.
Being targeted by a Harbinger was within expectations.
But this "Puppet"…
The Vision Hunt Decree had ended, so let's just let things be.
"Where do you want to go next."
Kamisato Ayato looked at Qin Yu.
Then looked at Tenshukaku.
"Of course, I'll…"
Before Qin Yu could respond, the girls approached.
They seemed to have reached an agreement.
"Let's go to Komore Teahouse, we have something to ask you."
Kamisato Ayaka held up "Little Qin Yu" and said gently.
Such an exquisite gift…
That girl must be very cute, right?
It seemed he couldn't avoid a thorough interrogation.
My Master.
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Qin Yu suddenly felt a chill down his spine.