On the island, at the Millelith encampment.
"That..."
A soldier opened his mouth, murmuring softly.
"His Excellency the Yuheng said, the work is finished."
"Mm... ah..."
The air was silent.
The Millelith looked up at the sky, their faces filled with complex emotions.
To have their work end under His Excellency the Yuheng was truly a joyous occasion.
But for some reason, something felt off.
That serious and stern silhouette was nowhere to be seen.
Heavens, what had happened?
His Excellency the Yuheng had actually skipped work!
"So, where is His Excellency the Yuheng now?"
Finally, a soldier raised his hand and asked cautiously.
"Perhaps he went to work overtime alone."
"Hahaha... I think so too..."
"Exactly."
The Millelith waved goodbye to the ships sailing towards Inazuma in the distance, their faces full of happiness.
Suddenly, someone realized belatedly and murmured:
"His Excellency the Yuheng was kidnapped."
They wondered how much of an impact this news would have if it reached Liyue.
...
At sea, the wind was calm, and the sky was a clear blue.
It was a beautiful day that could relax one's mood.
"Huuu... so sleepy."
Qin, a certain person, stretched lazily, a relaxed smile appearing on his face.
Slacking off and basking in the sun openly was indeed mood-lifting.
Of course, there was something even more pleasing to him...
That was, he had successfully kidnapped a cat.
Thinking of this, Qin Yu revealed an irrepressible smile.
Such a cute little cat, now that you've boarded this ship, don't even think about leaving so easily.
Just as someone was daydreaming.
"Swish!"
A cold glint flashed, and a sharp aura approached.
Qin Yu's expression changed slightly, such a tricky sword technique.
He subconsciously turned his head, narrowly dodging the incoming chill.
So dangerous, if he had been a second slower...
"Keqing, practicing your swordplay like this is very dangerous."
He looked up at the sword-wielding girl in front of him, raising his hand helplessly.
Can't afford to provoke her, can't afford to provoke her.
"I knew you were slacking off again."
Keqing's slender fingers brushed over the sword, her cheeks slightly flushed from exertion.
She stared at Qin Yu, who had been lying there slacking off for a long time, and snorted.
Bad guy, you've been staring at me since just now.
Speaking of which, was her Cloud-Piercer Sword Style, Second Form, that strange?
Qin Yu seemed to really like that move...
"Work and rest balance."
Qin Yu quickly sat up and patted the spot beside him.
Keqing cat, come and sit here to rest for a while.
"You're scheming again."
Keqing turned her face away, murmuring with a slightly unnatural expression.
She couldn't help but secretly glance at Qin Yu, who looked expectant.
This was the only spot on the deck.
The bothersome person had also been kicked away, so they wouldn't be disturbed.
"Fine, fine, I can't help it."
Keqing cat acted coy for a moment, then, with her slender, black-stocking-clad legs, she gently sat down next to Qin Yu.
Despite her words, her body was honest.
She somewhat demurely adjusted her skirt, straightened her back, and didn't look at Qin Yu.
The sea breeze blew, and the girl's soft hair danced.
A pleasant scent wafted past someone's nose.
Qin Yu blinked his eyes, feeling a little restless.
Report, there's a cat trying to seduce him.
"You can put your sword away."
Qin Yu observed for a moment and tactfully reminded her.
With the sword lying there, it was inconvenient for him to... ah, to care for Keqing.
"We're almost at Inazuma."
Keqing snorted and looked down at the sword in her hand.
"So?" Qin Yu didn't react.
Swish!
Keqing thrust her sword through the air, swift as lightning.
Qin Yu felt a chill run down his spine for no reason.
"Of course... I'll spar with my good sisters over there."
Keqing smiled, her smile extremely amiable.
Qin Yu: ...
"Actually, you could try to get along harmoniously."
Someone tilted his head back to look at the sky, tentatively saying.
He also quietly took Keqing's small hand.
He squeezed it, it felt soft and comfortable.
"..."
Keqing rolled her eyes at Qin Yu, but she didn't pull her hand away.
After confessing her feelings to Qin Yu, she didn't resist such small gestures.
"Fighting and killing, isn't that too unpleasant?"
"If anyone bullies you in the future, I'll beat them up for you."
Qin Yu chatted casually, and directly took the Lion's Roar sword.
This thing that could lead to dangerous consequences, I'll keep it safe for you.
"Only you have been bullying me all along."
Keqing murmured, then hugged Qin Yu's arm and leaned gently on his shoulder.
"Still laughing, it was you who tied me up on this ship."
Keqing cat puffed out her cheeks and lightly hit the chuckling Qin Yu.
"Didn't you agree to come?"
"I don't care, it's you."
"You found out."
Qin Yu gently hugged Keqing cat's soft waist and admitted his crime.
Actually, what she said wasn't wrong; his motives were indeed impure.
But who cared, as long as he got her.
Keqing cat felt incredibly warm and comfortable to hug, making him super satisfied.
Yes, she would be perfect for warming his bed.
"You look so proud, you really are a bad guy."
Keqing snorted and pushed Qin Yu away.
If they were in Liyue, she would have called the Millelith over.
"Keqing, where are you going?"
"I haven't slept all night, I need to rest."
Keqing, wearing her high heels, was about to leave when she turned back angrily and kicked Qin Yu.
If she stayed any longer, someone would get up to mischief again.
"Rest well, do you need my help?"
"Go to hell!"
Keqing flicked her twin ponytails and left with a clatter.
Watching the retreating silhouette, Qin Yu felt helpless.
He hadn't hugged her enough, and the cat had already run off.