The atmosphere in the courtyard was oppressive.
"Another new Harbinger has appeared."
Qin Yu sighed, taking a deep breath.
The cool morning air invigorated him, a glint flashing in his eyes.
Seeing his brother-in-law's somber expression, he knew this "Servant" was not to be trifled with.
Someone who could make Kamisato Ayato feel troublesome...
Likely a tactician.
"Arlecchino, right? What's her background?"
Qin Yu lowered his head slightly, looking at the exquisite girl leaning against him, quietly basking in the sun.
"My colleague has arrived, won't you show some concern?"
"What, you want to inquire about her from me?"
Sandrone's lips curved upwards as she looked at Qin Yu.
The latter nodded slightly.
Kamisato Ayato's eyes flickered, a hint of surprise in his heart.
This kid, to be so close to one of the Harbingers, "The Knave."
If he could actually get some information, it would be good to prepare.
"Heh, my partner."
Sandrone sighed with a hint of regret, shaking her head.
"Arlecchino is my close work colleague, I won't betray her."
The "Puppet's" words were righteous and stern.
As expected of a good subordinate of the Cryo Archon.
"Tell me then."
Qin Yu was slightly stunned by her words, then smiled.
He had noticed a fleeting glimmer in Sandrone's sapphire blue eyes.
Our "Puppet," who values colleague relationships, was preparing to set a trap.
"So, do you know what Arlecchino is specifically responsible for within the Fatui?"
Sandrone poked Qin Yu's abdomen, smiling.
The sensation from her fingertips was uneven and elastic.
Indeed, it was different from poking his face.
She was starting to enjoy touching Qin Yu's six-pack abs.
If she doesn't touch it, it's a waste.
"In charge of intelligence?"
Qin Yu coughed lightly, feigning seriousness, and quietly pressed down on Sandrone's mischievous hand.
This just fit perfectly with Kamisato Ayato's situation.
"You got it right."
Sandrone smiled slightly and continued:
"Arlecchino's intelligence network spans the globe."
"Her gaze is everywhere."
She said this with a knowing smile.
"Remember, everywhere."
"Do you know what that means?"
Qin Yu's eyes flickered, he didn't respond immediately.
He looked up at Kamisato Ayato, his gaze questioning.
Arlecchino might have already extended her reach to Inazuma without anyone noticing.
"Yes, she's already targeting you."
Kamisato Ayato responded with a solemn nod.
Hearing the immediate answer, Qin Yu nodded helplessly.
Why did it feel so predictable?
Putting aside the puppet girl already nestled in his arms.
Including "The Columbina," the "Singer"...
This would be the third Harbinger to come to Inazuma.
Cryo Archon, thank you for this.
"Don't be careless, Qin Yu."
"This woman... is very difficult to deal with."
A cold glint flashed in Kamisato Ayato's eyes as he said this seriously.
Even as the head of the Yashiro Commission, and with the Tenryou Commission's intelligence organization at his disposal,
He felt exceptionally grave facing such an opponent.
The most important reason was...
"Arlecchino has many 'good children'."
Sandrone gently played with the brown strands of hair at her fingertips, smiling.
"What do you mean?" Qin Yu asked.
"Arlecchino runs an orphanage called the Hearth, and she is its director."
"Children who come from the orphanage integrate into every corner of this world, awaiting orders."
Sandrone subtly squeezed Qin Yu's hand and asked playfully:
"Guess where they are in Inazuma."
"Are they vendors selling goods on the street, or officials of the Shogunate?"
"...Or, perhaps they'll appear in the Komore Teahouse of the Yashiro Commission?"
As the last sentence was uttered, the air seemed to freeze.
Qin Yu's expression gradually turned grim.
"Here?"
His gaze was heavy as he looked at Kamisato Ayato.
If what Sandrone said was true, then...
The women who frequented this place might have already fallen under Arlecchino's surveillance!
Qin Yu was confident in his own strength and unafraid of any danger.
But the thought of malice directed at those close to him...
"The Tenryou Commission has thoroughly investigated this place, there are no issues."
Kamisato Ayato had considered this possibility and signaled Qin Yu to relax.
"Heh heh... I advise you to be more careful."
Sandrone chuckled lightly, as if mocking his underestimation.
The largest intelligence organization in Snezhnaya was not that easy to deal with.
"Does Miss Puppet have a better solution?"
Kamisato Ayato's smile was gentle, he was also aware of their current passive state.
This was infiltration that could last for years, even decades.
No matter how skilled he was in strategy and understanding human nature,
He couldn't possibly sweep away every piece of debris in the corners.
There would always be some who slipped through the net.
"I'm just kindly reminding you."
Sandrone leaned against Qin Yu, shifting into a more comfortable position.
Let Qin Yu handle this headache...
Hmm?
She noticed Qin Yu's calm expression and let out a soft sound of surprise.
"My partner, you seem to have already thought of a solution."
"Oh?"
Kamisato Ayato, who was deep in thought, also looked up in surprise.
This was clearly not Qin Yu's forte.
"A countermeasure against Arlecchino... I don't have one."
Qin Yu shook his head.
Suddenly, he revealed a smile, forming a "gun" shape with his hands.
"But, I have a more direct method."
Emerald green divine light ignited from his fingertips.
"What is this?"
Kamisato Ayato narrowed his eyes, his heart shocked.
This clear, surging divine power, what was it!
"If someone is truly lurking, I can expose them."
Qin Yu, aiming with his hands, smiled slightly.
A Harbinger from Snezhnaya?
Mysterious methods? Appearing and disappearing without a trace?
Too bad, they ran into me, Qin.
[Combat Talent: Vast Knowledge]
[Innate Talent: Can Hear Others' Hearts.]
A talent obtained after an academic exchange with the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata. It works.
"Watch closely."
As soon as he spoke, the emerald green light bloomed, sweeping across the entire Komore Teahouse.
Everyone's good and evil was laid bare.
In the courtyard.
"Lord Yashiro Commissioner, you were looking for me?"
A servant emerged from a small path, his steps silent.
He had an ordinary appearance and was not eye-catching.
He was holding a rag, seemingly having just started his work.
"Ah, you're here."
Kamisato Ayato glanced at him, saying no more.
The servant's gaze inadvertently swept over the few people waiting.
There was Sandrone, who smiled without speaking, looking like she was enjoying the show.
And then...
The young man, standing tall and handsome.
The emerald green in his eyes seemed to possess a power that reached directly into the soul.
"Sit down."
Qin Yu pointed to a stone stool.
The servant looked at the Tenryou Commission ninja who had appeared silently, his pupils constricting.
He had worked here for several years, his presence almost non-existent.
Impossible.
How did he get exposed?!