"…Alright, we'll head back to the Komore Teahouse later."
Qin Yu took a deep breath, his smile as bright as ever.
It was just a matter of bringing a few more people back after going out, what a big deal.
Qin Yu declared that they were far from flipping over.
La Signora was an envoy of Snezhnaya.
Yae Miko was also the Grand Guuji in charge of diplomatic affairs.
As for Lumine, she was a traveler who was bankrupt from debt and was preparing to take on commissions.
Though when asked what kind of commission it was, she stammered and refused to reveal the specifics.
In short, for now, it was just a professional relationship with the few ladies.
Qin Yu, a man of integrity, stated that a clean conscience feared no accusation.
He was a respectable person.
"The next place we're going to is…"
Qin Yu pondered, finding it difficult to make a choice.
He immediately ruled out the Komore Teahouse for now.
"How about Yae Publishing House? They are currently holding an event there, with a mysterious special guest, you know."
At that moment, Yae Miko suggested.
She smiled as she observed Qin Yu and La Signora, her tone mysterious.
"Yae Publishing House?"
La Signora murmured softly, her face filled with curiosity.
But she didn't rush to ask, instead, she slightly tilted her head upwards, looking at Qin Yu.
The elegant and serene maiden loved to listen to everything the young man had to say.
Just like the melody he played in that dream.
"It's where light novels are published. Would you like to see it?"
Qin Yu looked at La Signora, slightly taken aback.
She closed her eyes lightly, her delicate profile exuding captivating beauty.
And the velvet mask she wore added a touch of mystery to her exquisite features.
Qin Yu fell silent, hesitating slightly.
La Signora kept her eyes closed; wouldn't it be unsuitable to look at novels?
"I can see, including you staring at me…"
La Signora guessed Qin Yu's thoughts and smiled.
In passing, she calmly pointed out Qin Yu's subtle actions.
"!"
Qin Yu reacted, his eyes widening slightly.
In his gaze, he saw the mischievous smile of the maiden after her successful prank.
So she had known all along.
She had deliberately not said anything, just to savor Qin Yu's expression at this moment.
"…"
La Signora watched Qin Yu's expression, her lips curling upwards.
How to describe it… a bit taken aback, and a bit stunned.
Like a child who had done something wrong and was caught.
"Pfft."
She gently covered her mouth, her pretty face revealing a genuine, relaxed smile.
Coming to Inazuma had been truly interesting.
"…Sorry."
Qin Yu coughed lightly and turned his face away.
The occasional display of slyness from the elegant maiden made his heart flutter.
He couldn't help but want to get closer and tease her again.
He felt as though he was being flirted with by this Third-Rank Fatui Harbinger…
Was this a delusion in life?
"Let's go, together."
La Signora seemed unbothered, lightly linking her arm with Qin Yu's.
"La Signora? What is this you're doing…"
Qin Yu felt the piercing gazes of the other ladies and gave a wry smile.
This was going to be public execution.
"It's just Snezhnayan etiquette."
La Signora's light words once again blocked their questions.
When hosting an envoy, one must adhere to proper etiquette.
Although, this was an etiquette she would only impose on Qin Yu.
"Yes, let's go together."
Unaware of the maiden's thoughts, Qin Yu nodded.
This was also part of the job, after all.
Probably.
…
Outside Yae Publishing House, crowds bustled.
"This level of popularity is truly exaggerated."
Qin Yu, facing the dense crowd, looked at Yae Miko with some helplessness.
A mysterious guest, he really wanted to see who it was.
This time, it couldn't be some girl who appeared out of nowhere, could it?
"Don't you want to learn about Yae Publishing House's hottest new event right now?"
The fox lady smiled slightly, finally revealing her foxy nature.
She took out a flyer.
So this was what she had planned for Qin Yu.
"I don't want to."
Qin Yu didn't need to think; he refused directly.
"I wasn't asking you."
Yae Miko gave Qin Yu a slight glare.
She handed the flyer to La Signora and waved, leaving them for the moment.
It seemed the editor-in-chief also had something to attend to.
Qin Yu shook his head, not paying much attention to the event.
Suddenly, someone tugged at his arm.
Qin Yu turned his head.
It was La Signora, and the other ladies gathered around her.
They were all engrossed in reading the flyer.
"You guys…"
Qin Yu was stunned. When did they become so harmonious?
"By teaming up with companions and recording the journey's details, there's a chance it will be adapted into a light novel…"
La Signora read softly, her face filled with anticipation.
She seemed to be tempted.
"Then the chosen team members will surely be…"
Qin Yu smiled, sensing he was being targeted.
As expected, La Signora raised her face.
"You, with me."
The maiden was concise, carrying the authority of an executive, brooks no refusal.
"Is this also considered work?"
"Yes, the real work."
The maiden's lips curved slightly.
She pointed to the map on the back of the flyer.
Clearly, this flyer had been deliberately left by Yae Miko.
Qin Yu noticed something was amiss, his languid demeanor turning serious.
He walked over to the ladies and looked down to examine it.
On the map, several red circles intersected, finally locking onto one location.
Below Mt. Yougou, the roots of the Sakura Tree.
"It's the Grand Sakura Cleansing Ritual."
Lumine's clear eyes sparkled, her pretty face turning solemn.
As expected, at this time, it was her, the traveler…!
"I'll join, and bring Lumine along."
Qin Yu pondered for a moment and said seriously.
After all, Lumine had rich experience and was a free combatant.
"When did I…!"
Lumine puffed her cheeks, about to protest.
"Repay the debt."
With a single sentence, he made Lumine owe him millions of Mora.
Can't afford to pay?
Then you'll have to pay with yourself.
"You knew this already, La Signora."
Qin Yu looked at the maiden.
"Do I need to explain?"
La Signora smiled slightly and glanced at the ladies beside her.
"…"
The two moved to a quieter corner.
"Speak."
Qin Yu glanced at the hidden Fatui troops in the distance, frowning slightly.
"Recently, Fatui soldiers on Narukami Island have lost their minds and attacked others."
"Preliminary judgment is that it is due to the accumulation of miasma from the Sakura Tree."
La Signora said softly, holding the map.
Her singing could counter divine resentment, and it could also resolve miasma.
This was also one of the reasons for her presence here.
Qin Yu frowned, "Is it related to Arlecchino?"
"It has nothing to do with her; she's elsewhere."
La Signora was about to be cryptic again.
But this time, she left a clue.
She handed a communication device to Qin Yu.
"If you've made up your mind, you can contact her."
"She said that when that time comes, the game will begin."
"…"
Qin Yu silently put away the device.
"Let's go sign up first. Recording our journey, and eventually having it adapted into a story, doesn't that sound romantic?"
La Signora smiled.
…
At the registration desk.
"I'm signing up, Qin Yu."
Qin Yu squeezed through the crowd and extended his hand.
Suddenly, he touched a soft, delicate little hand.
"?"
Qin Yu was slightly stunned and met a pair of pearl-like beautiful eyes.
Appearing beside him was a pink-haired maiden wearing a dark blue miko outfit, her legs wrapped in white stockings.
"You are?"
"Mr. Qin Yu, I am Sangonomiya Kokomi."
"The Divine Priestess of Watatsumi Island."
"I've finally found you."
Yae Publishing House's special guest had arrived.
And she was here to find Qin Yu again.