The women's confrontation continued.
This round, however, the initiative clearly shifted to another party.
"General, please explain!"
Their voices echoed through the corridor.
Several bright, wide eyes blinked, showing no intention of backing down.
Facing the majestic General, they decisively chose to unite.
Something was very, very wrong.
They had wanted to ask for a while now, why was the Raiden Shogun in Qin Yu's room!
It was said that a girl's intuition about love was incredibly accurate.
Moreover, now that a group of women had gathered, there was no room for error.
Not even a god could raid their homes under these circumstances!
"You all..."
Faced with the sudden questioning, Ei fell into silence.
Her outward demeanor was calm and aloof, but her hands were secretly tightening.
How should she answer this question?
When Guuji Yae had been strategizing and analyzing the situation for her, she hadn't anticipated this scenario.
Yes, who could have imagined.
Upon finding Qin Yu again, he had somehow acquired several more women around him.
Even Greater Lord Rukkhadevata, who should have passed on...
This question was beyond the scope of her understanding.
However...
Ei shook her head in secret.
Greater Lord Rukkhadevata was an exception.
Her appearance was purely coincidental.
How could any god possibly have feelings for Qin Yu?
Well, except for Ei herself.
"..."
The atmosphere grew increasingly quiet.
Ei slowly narrowed her purple eyes.
Clearly, if the women didn't get an answer, they wouldn't give up easily.
Ei had intended to ignore the question and use the authority of the Raiden Shogun to reprimand them.
But upon careful consideration, she stopped herself.
If she were to do that, wouldn't it be a sign of guilt and backing down?
But...
She couldn't possibly say that she couldn't bear the cold solitude of the Tenshukaku and had come out to find Qin Yu.
With that thought, Ei snorted coldly.
"Explain...?"
She crossed her arms, her calm gaze sweeping over the women.
"I am here to have Yu... Qin Yu fulfill a promise."
"This is crucial to the success of resolving the crisis in Teyvat."
"You don't need to know the specifics."
High EQ: You don't need to know the specifics.
Low EQ: Ei is changing the subject.
She had almost exposed that special way of addressing him as 'Yu'.
As soon as she said this, the women's expressions changed drastically.
"Crisis?!"
At this point, they could no longer concern themselves with anything else and crowded around Ei, worriedly asking:
"General!"
"Is Qin Yu alright right now?!"
It actually involved a crisis in Teyvat...
Coming from the Raiden Shogun, these words carried immense weight.
Looking at the Raiden Shogun's cold expression, they wondered if she was prepared to sacrifice Qin Yu...!
The women instantly conjured various scenarios of farewells and eternal separations, their eyes welling up.
Even Signora, the usually elegant and composed Fatui Harbinger who had seen many grand occasions, was affected.
"Raiden, clarify what you mean!"
"My partner, what exactly has happened to him!"
The power of the Gnosis granted by the Tsaritsa surged, and she was about to disregard Ei's presence and rush into the room.
Anything that threatened Qin Yu's safety had crossed Signora's line.
The women beside her had similar reactions.
They all wanted to see Qin Yu for themselves!
"Quiet!"
Just as the situation was about to spiral out of control and Ei prepared to intervene.
*Plop.*
*Mmmph.*
From the small room behind them, a soft sound.
Followed by a muffled groan from a young man.
But before he could make another sound, his mouth was covered.
"?"
Ei's brow furrowed, and she instinctively turned to look behind her.
Just now, Greater Lord Rukkhadevata had awakened.
And, using her authority over dreams, she had also shielded Ei's senses.
"...!"
The women froze, instinctively holding their breath.
It was Qin Yu!
*Tap.*
Footsteps sounded, slowly approaching the room door.
The women's recent joy was suddenly tinged with a hint of doubt.
Something felt off.
These footsteps... were they too light?
Could it be the little angel Nahida who shared a room with Qin Yu?
As the women were lost in thought, there was a click.
The person had grasped the doorknob.
*Swish*
The next moment, the door was pulled open.
The women slowly widened their eyes.
A faint moonlight cast through the doorway, outlining a gentle and breathtaking figure.
Under the moonlight, she wore a pure white dress, her skin as white as snow.
Her emerald green eyes were like a clear spring in the forest, pure and untainted.
Her slightly disheveled white hair added a touch of morning languor.
She exuded an irresistible aura of a loving wife.
"It's over now, you can come in."
Greater Lord Rukkhadevata leaned against the doorframe and said softly.
As she spoke, she turned her head to look inside the room.
She looked like a gentle mother afraid of waking a sleeping child.
"You are...?"
The women were momentarily disoriented.
They exchanged glances, shaking their heads subtly.
They didn't recognize her.
A stranger, a beautiful woman, appearing from Qin Yu's room.
And in the middle of the night.
With these keywords combined...
"It seems Qin Yu succeeded."
Ei said calmly, having followed Greater Lord Rukkhadevata into the room.
She still retained the memories of restoring the Irminsul.
This meant that Greater Lord Rukkhadevata had indeed returned.
"Yes, he saved me."
"Thank you, Ei."
"I am very satisfied with your Qin Yu."
Greater Lord Rukkhadevata chuckled softly, gently pursing her moist lips.
A fleeting smile of joy crossed her face.
"?"
Ei glanced at Greater Lord Rukkhadevata, her heart tightening.
Satisfied?
Hearing this praise for Yu, she couldn't feel happy.
She had a feeling that this First Dendro Archon had more to her words than met the eye.
Was she about to speak in riddles again?
But before she could ponder further.
"Ei... cough, General!"
"And everyone, please come in quickly."
A clear voice rang out, it was Qin Yu.
He was sitting by the bedside, smiling and gesturing for the women to enter.
He looked as honest as a child who had made a mistake.
"Are you uncomfortable anywhere?"
After confirming Qin Yu was unharmed, Ei's cold expression softened slightly.
But she couldn't help but ask.
The General's concern always felt so unnatural.
"I'm fine."
"Mmm, that's good."
Ei offered a faint smile.
"..."
Greater Lord Rukkhadevata followed Ei, observing their every move with keen interest.
A sense of inexplicable joy caused her lips to curl slightly.
However... my sun.
Are there perhaps too many girls here?
So greedy.
"Cough, come in quickly."
Qin Yu noticed Greater Lord Rukkhadevata's gaze and coughed lightly.
The pressure from two Archons was a bit overwhelming.
He turned his face to look at the women who were still frozen at the doorway.
For a moment, they stared at each other.
Women: Qin Yu! Who is that white-haired woman!
Qin Yu: Come in and talk first.
After a silent exchange of glances.
"Since my partner has spoken, we shall intrude."
Signora, being the most senior among the women, acted first.
"Excuse us."
Kamisato Ayaka naturally didn't want to fall behind.
Kuki Shinobu followed closely.
"Hmph, I can't help it with you."
Keqing flicked her twin ponytails and walked into the room with her arms crossed.
Yoimiya quietly closed the door.
The small room fell silent once more.
Qin Yu faced the women's gazes, cold sweat beading on his forehead.
"Heh heh... it's a bit crowded in this room..."
He had to bring up the most sensitive topic.