"The Archon's resentment is not something you can touch,"
Sandrone swayed, saying indifferently,
"It's like discarded mechanical parts; they can just be thrown away here."
Indeed, she often did that.
"You slacker say it so easily,"
Qin Yu glanced at Sandrone, his tone helpless.
If it could be resolved, he'd try to resolve it.
But...
Qin Yu, holding Keqing, honestly retreated.
Clearly, he couldn't resolve it.
He couldn't possibly make another video call with Ei and have her travel all this way.
This small mountain wasn't enough for a single slash.
Speaking of which, using the power of the thunder penalty in his dream, would Ei sense it?
But judging by the cloudless sky, it should be fine.
"My companion, there's no need to be so cautious,"
"My power is protecting you,"
Sandrone poked Qin Yu's face, saying unhurriedly.
"Can you resist Archon resentment?"
Qin Yu realized something and seriously observed the doll-like girl.
He had a bold guess.
"Finally, you want to talk to me?"
Sandrone pointed at the girl quietly huddled in Qin Yu's arms, saying meaningfully.
It was time to drive away this woman who was hindering her closeness with her companion.
"?"
Qin Yu realized something and lowered his head to look at Keqing.
The temperature of the girl in his arms seemed to be rising.
Keqing Cat, you weren't pretending to be asleep the whole time, were you!
"Keqing?"
Qin Yu asked softly, his gaze odd.
"Are you awake?"
"Time for overtime work?"
"..."
Keqing buried her face, not responding.
She didn't even care about work anymore; it seemed she was sleeping soundly.
"..."
Qin Yu quietly placed Keqing in a safe spot and moved a little further away.
He watched Keqing in the distance and asked softly,
"Can we now?"
"Of course, Sister Columbia told you, right?"
"About the plan to create an Archon together."
Sandrone smiled without reservation, stating it openly.
Qin Yu's eyes flickered, "Gnosis?"
Gnosis, the name wasn't accurate.
If it were according to the information Columbia revealed...
It should be an imitation energy supply core.
It had an intricate connection with Khaenri'ah technology.
"It's right inside this body,"
Sandrone blinked, her tone seductive.
As she said this, she leaned forward slightly and tugged at her collar.
Under the moonlight, a flawless expanse of white was revealed.
"Do you want to come closer and observe carefully?"
Qin Yu was slightly stunned, then pouted.
The air suddenly fell silent.
"My companion, you're not interested in me!"
Sandrone directly lifted her small foot and kicked towards Qin Yu's face.
She wanted to punish Qin Yu severely.
"You're overthinking it,"
Qin Yu explained helplessly,
"How can I look? I can't just take it apart to see."
Besides, what interest could he have in a doll?
However, he finally understood how such an intricate doll could maintain its operation.
It turned out to have its own energy supply device.
And it was a super energy source beyond imagination.
In other words...
"You have strength comparable to an Archon now?"
Qin Yu carefully cradled the doll-like girl in his hands, his expression solemn.
"Of course... not,"
Sandrone intentionally teased Qin Yu, then poked his face again with dissatisfaction.
"How could it be so easy?"
"This body is not designed for combat."
"And the energy device has flaws."
After explaining, Sandrone leaned back into Qin Yu's arms.
She looked at the silent Qin Yu and said softly,
"It seems you don't care much about divine power."
Qin Yu shook his head slightly.
How could he not care?
But...
He was used to Sandrone being by his side.
"The device is in your body; keep it,"
Qin Yu murmured to the doll in his palm, his gaze earnest.
"Eh..."
Sandrone's delicate eyelashes trembled, and a crystalline light seemed to flicker in her eyes.
They looked at each other in silence for a long time.
She knew Qin Yu was serious.
There was something more precious in his hands.
"Mmm... I suddenly feel sleepy,"
Sandrone pushed her hair back from her ear, looked towards the distant stars, and murmured.
They looked at each other; this was the first time she had averted her gaze.
"If you're sleepy, then sleep,"
Qin Yu said.
He would always be watching anyway.
Sandrone blinked and suddenly said,
"Oh right, the zither at your waist, did you notice it?"
?
Qin Yu was startled and then noticed the zither at his waist.
"This isn't..."
He recognized the zither's origin at a glance.
It was the musical instrument Columbia carried in his dream.
It had appeared beside him so quietly.
"Sister Columbia seems to be very good to you,"
Sandrone observed the zither, her tone unfathomable.
She shook her head, not thinking much of it.
Sister Columbia and she had a deep bond, like sisters.
How could there be a problem?
"I'll entrust the core to you for safekeeping for now,"
Sandrone said, standing up gently.
In the night wind, the girl's white dress fluttered, elegant and beautiful.
"Play the zither and dispel the Archon's resentment,"
She said, gently covering her chest.
"With my power added, you can do it."
Qin Yu frowned slightly and refused,
"Then what will you do without the energy?"
"Of course, my main body will be waiting for you in Inazuma City. Remember to return it to me when you come back safely."
Sandrone looked at him with the exasperated air of someone whose companion was foolish.
"But such a crucial item, you..."
Qin Yu instinctively said, then his eyes widened.
"Why?"
In the night wind, the doll-like girl approached.
She extended her hands and cupped half of Qin Yu's face.
Her sapphire eyes flickered, reflecting the boy's enlarging face.
Finally, Sandrone's lips gently pressed against his cheek.
"Chu."
In the quiet night, a soft sound.
Qin Yu felt his heart stop for a moment.
He took a shallow breath and looked at the beautiful girl who was pursing her lips.
"You are more special to me than any Archon."
"Is that reason enough? My companion."
Sandrone blinked, a hint of mischievous triumph in her eyes.
She looked at Qin Yu, expecting something.
"It is,"
Qin Yu nodded gently and said.
"... Mm!"
The girl in his palm bloomed into a faint smile.
Under the moonlight, it was so beautiful.
Someone had to admit.
At that moment, his heart was deeply moved.
"!"
In the distance, a certain Keqing Cat stirred.
She bit her lip tightly, her sleepiness completely gone.