Outside Tenshukaku, several figures approached swiftly.
"Lord Qin Yu, Lord of the Yashiro Commission!"
The samurai guarding the area offered respectful greetings without obstruction.
As for the blonde beauty and the floating spirit…
They were already by Qin Yu's side, so was there any need to stop them?
No one would have guessed that Lumine had just been confined in the basement by Qin Yu, undergoing "interrogation."
Furthermore, she was currently bankrupt, owing Qin Yu money.
"…"
Qin Yu had no time to attend to their probing gazes.
He arrived here, his expression far from relaxed.
He recalled the memory of meeting Columbia in the pure white chapel.
It was their first meeting after they cooperated to fight the Doctor.
Under the warm sunlight, she, dressed in a pure white long dress, leaned by the window, singing softly.
It was a song she had composed, a ballad about Qin Yu.
The girl then was serene and beautiful.
Full of anticipation for the freedom of the real world.
She was like a true angel, pure and perfect.
But now, things were somewhat different.
The girl at present represented the diplomatic envoy of Snezhnaya, a Fatui Harbinger.
Behind her, there was likely the will of the Tsaritsa.
"The 'Marionette,' she has come to Inazuma so quickly."
Qin Yu took a deep breath and looked at Kamisato Ayato with a questioning gaze.
What was her purpose?
"Everything will be known only after you speak with her,"
Kamisato Ayato shook his head slightly, also feeling a sense of gravity.
Columbia's arrival also signified one other thing.
"Has 'The Knave' Arlecchino appeared?"
Qin Yu asked the most crucial question.
As the head of the largest intelligence organization in Teyvat, among the seven nations, she was the dagger hidden in the shadows.
He could not feel at ease without bringing her out.
Perhaps it was as Sandrone had said, he needed to tie Arlecchino up and keep an eye on her.
Of course, the part about severely spanking her bottom was selectively omitted by Qin Yu.
Some people always thought he, Qin, was a pervert.
Let him clarify here, he was not.
"Arlecchino has not appeared among the Fatui's entourage."
Kamisato Ayato replied.
"As expected, it's not that simple."
Qin Yu pondered, guessing her possible objective in Inazuma.
Thinking of this, he felt a slight weariness.
He thought that after the Vision Hunt Decree ended, he would have no more trouble.
Why was it becoming livelier now?
"My conclusion after the interrogation is that it's likely related to Watatsumi Island."
Kamisato Ayato silently mouthed a few words, bypassing Lumine.
Qin Yu nodded slightly, indicating he understood.
Watatsumi Island…
"Fatui Harbingers? Two of them have appeared at the same time!"
Lumine muttered softly, a deep wariness flashing in her eyes.
"Per— Qin Yu, you must be careful. The Fatui are definitely here to seek the Gnosis."
Lumine looked at the silent Qin Yu and earnestly reminded him, her small face serious.
She almost blurted out "pervert."
She had encountered the Fatui countless times on her journey.
Of course, there weren't many pleasant memories.
So Lumine was definitely on Qin Yu's side.
Well, temporarily.
Once she met the Raiden Shogun, she would go to Miss Sandrone for some closeness and work off her debt.
She would definitely stay as far away from Qin Yu as possible!
"Yes, I will."
Qin Yu nodded.
"This Traveler, your reputation precedes you."
Kamisato Ayato looked at the blonde girl who could still remain calm as they approached Tenshukaku, and he approved.
As expected of the legendary figure he had been following for a long time.
"However, it seems no one has informed you that there is also a Harbinger residing at Komore Teahouse."
"Hello."
Lumine nodded slightly, not showing any timidity.
She was a Traveler who had spoken ill of the Anemo Archon and eaten the Geo Archon's food. What kind of grand occasion hadn't she seen?
Except for Inazuma.
She had flipped out, been imprisoned, and subjected to interrogation by a certain pervert.
A dark history, definitely a dark history!
She would have Paimon give him an unpleasant nickname…
Just as Lumine was noting Qin Yu down in her little book.
"Hi there, my cute little one, you're finally here."
A light laugh sounded, tinged with the languor of a bored wait and a hint of complaint.
"…"
Qin Yu looked up.
At the end of the corridor, a pink-clad shrine maiden quietly appeared, smiling and waving at them.
Yae Miko.
"Eh?"
The Traveler's eyes widened slowly.
Her clear irises reflected the soft, swaying pink fox ears.
What a beautiful big sister.
And a fox spirit!
Lumine's eyes lit up, detecting another target for closeness.
She really wanted to touch those fox ears with her own hands…
"I advise you to calm down."
Qin Yu shook his head and reminded her softly.
If one were to be blinded by Yae Miko's beautiful appearance, especially her dazzling white legs…
Our little fox lady could be quite predatory.
"You're so annoying."
Lumine rolled her eyes at Qin Yu.
She would have to get to know Miss Fox properly later!
"Good morning, Grand Guuji Yae, why are you here?"
Qin Yu approached Yae Miko, greeting her with a smile.
However, the response he received was an eye roll.
Qin Yu: …
"Little one, to be so distant, it truly breaks my sister's heart."
Yae Miko lightly covered her chest, her brows furrowed in feigned sadness, murmuring with a hint of resentment.
As she spoke, she winked at Qin Yu.
"Sister has been thinking of you these past two days."
The suggestive words were enough to make any man's heart race and lose himself.
As expected of you, Yae Miko.
"Heh heh… I saw Grand Guuji Yae was quite happy hosting the light novel competition these past few days."
Qin Yu's smile grew even brighter, but his heart remained unmoved, casually exposing the fox lady.
This wretched fox, trying to tease him and find amusement again.
"Hmph, fine."
A playful curve formed on Yae Miko's lips, her gaze flickering as she stared at the calm Qin Yu.
An interesting little one, still refusing to be at a disadvantage…
Knowing that this tactic wouldn't work, she temporarily put away her playful intentions.
"The envoy from Snezhnaya is inside, let's go in."
Yae Miko said, placing a list on Qin Yu's chest and tapping it with her finger.
"What is this?"
Qin Yu looked at it, then incredulously looked up.
He saw the amusement in the fox lady's eyes.
"Envoy from Snezhnaya… Watatsumi Island Guuji… Liyue envoy… Sumeru visitor…"
"I have to meet all of them?!"
"Of course, as the person by Ei's side, you are the most suitable."
Yae Miko lightly clapped her hands, saying with a smile.
Before the Sakoku Decree, she was in charge of diplomatic affairs.
"Can I refuse?"
Qin, accustomed to a leisurely life, stated that he couldn't do this kind of work and suggested finding someone else.
"Refusal is invalid, sister will accompany you."
Yae Miko chuckled behind her hand, quite enjoying seeing Qin Yu's helpless expression.
After all, working alone was very boring.
And observing Qin Yu during work was quite interesting.
"Alright."
Qin Yu said no more and walked into Tenshukaku.
…
Finally, he arrived outside the main hall.
A beautiful silhouette was quietly waiting there.
"You've arrived, Qin Yu."
A celestial voice rang out, carrying a hint of a smile.
"Our story is about to begin."