"Lord Qin Yu, congratulations on your victorious return!"
On the docks, the Shogunate's army had been waiting for a long time.
They gazed with reverence at the figure descending from the ship.
This was the only man who had dueled the Electro Archon and emerged victorious!
He was even favored by the Archon afterwards, becoming one of her close attendants.
This alone was enough for Qin Yu to become a legend.
Now, everyone knew of his extraordinary status.
What's more, this time the Archon herself had personally...
"Inazuma City, I've finally returned."
Qin Yu stepped onto the docks, surrounded by the Tenryou Commission samurai.
He looked towards the Tenshukaku, taking a deep breath.
Recalling his journey at sea, Qin Yu felt a surge of emotion.
He had initially thought it would be a simple offline meeting.
But reality, as always, was full of surprises.
By chance, Qin Yu became entangled in the disputes among the Fatui Harbingers.
He also happened to meet three Harbingers in one go.
"The Knave" Sandrone, "The Columbina"...
And then there was "The Doctor" Dottore.
This one was a heavyweight, with a bond forged in life-or-death situations.
After all, a segment of this Doctor was jointly eliminated by Qin Yu and Sandrone.
Following this, Qin Yu learned of the Fatui's plan through Columbina's dreams.
They intended to create a god.
"The Columbina" and "The Knave" formed one faction, while "The Doctor" led another.
The two factions were in conflict, even resorting to covert attacks.
"A truly insane ambition,"
Qin Yu murmured.
With such animosity established, resolving it easily in the future would be difficult.
However, Qin Yu had never backed down.
He had no regrets about thwarting the Doctor's god-creation plan.
After all, the rewards from this endeavor were substantial.
For instance...
"Hm?"
Qin Yu paused.
For instance, he had brought back a biting cat and a healing, adorable white-haired loli.
Right, Sandrone was waiting for him in Inazuma City.
She had already met with Kamisato Ayaka and Hishibara Sen.
"When did so many people get involved?"
Thinking of this, Qin Yu felt a headache coming on.
He had a feeling a terrible outcome was beckoning him.
[Ding, with the Glazing System, such thoughts are erroneous.]
[A hero must never retreat in the face of battle!]
[Believe in yourself, and you will have more glazers in the future.]
The system, silent for a long time, suddenly resurrected.
Qin Yu: ...
Why the sudden outburst? Are you trying to stir up trouble?
[Glazing only makes you stronger.]
Qin Yu gave a mental middle finger.
If that's the case, where are the rewards?
[Emotion Points have been unlocked, please check.]
The system seemed to sense Qin Yu's disdain and prompted him.
Qin Yu was slightly surprised, he had actually managed to ask for a reward.
He wondered whose emotional points it was this time.
[Ding, it is your little angel Nahida.]
Qin Yu: ...
System, are you acting strange, or am I?
"Let's open it and see."
[Item obtained: Blueprints related to the Red King's technology.]
???
Has the system upgraded again? This time it's not a talent.
According to the description, it's some kind of lost ancient technology.
Qin Yu casually glanced at it, his heart filled with surprise.
These blueprints... were for high-tech mechs.
Unlike the ruggedness of the Khaenri'ah iron golems.
The Red King's technology mechs exuded a sense of fantastical, non-human beauty, with smooth, advanced lines.
They even had built-in light effects.
So cool, so dazzling.
What connection does the Red King have with Nahida? httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
...
"So, you're saying."
Qin Yu's consciousness returned to reality, and he looked around.
He looked at the samurai who had formed a circle, their gazes enthusiastic, and his expression was strange.
What were these rough men staring at him for?
He hadn't expected that his welcoming party wouldn't be beautiful girls.
Kamisato Ayaka, Hishibara Sen, and even Sandrone were nowhere to be seen.
This is bad, he was all alone.
"Ahem, Lord Qin Yu."
A samurai in heavy armor stepped forward and bowed.
"Aren't you a Hatamoto samurai?"
Qin Yu was slightly taken aback, surprised.
Hatamoto samurai were elites who guarded the Electro Archon.
Why would they be here?
Could it be...
A flash of inspiration struck Qin Yu, and he suddenly realized something.
The reason there were no beautiful girls was because...
His great leader had decided to venture out?!
Although it sounded a bit narcissistic.
Was the great leader coming out for him?
Qin Yu suddenly felt lightheaded.
"You'll know when you look outside the port."
The samurai quickly shook their heads, not daring to say more.
After all, that person had personally issued the order.
Speaking too much would have severe consequences.
"Then I'll have to go back to the ship first."
Qin Yu murmured, intending to inform Keqing.
He couldn't let her wait indefinitely.
What if Keqing, the cat, got restless?
She was also unfamiliar with Inazuma City.
"Hey, Lord Qin Yu, hurry up!"
Seeing that Qin Yu wasn't leaving, the samurai surged forward, coaxing him kindly.
"Alright, leave a message for me."
Qin Yu said helplessly, giving a couple of instructions to the samurai beside him.
"Yes!"
...
Qin Yu walked through the busy and lively port.
Strangely, none of the samurai followed him.
It was as if they had been ordered not to interfere...
"Lord Qin Yu, you're back!"
"Thank you for your hard work!"
"..."
Qin Yu smiled and responded to the greetings from the people around him.
Facing this scene, he couldn't help but sigh.
Inazuma was now at peace, and the tense, oppressive atmosphere had vanished.
With the Sakoku Decree about to be lifted, trade between the islands was becoming more frequent and closer.
Life was stable, and people's smiles were naturally relaxed.
This country was radiating a new vitality.
"Do you like Inazuma now?"
Qin Yu murmured, his gaze softening.
No one had ever asked Ei this question before, had they?
Her cold, noble figure had been alone for too long.
But now, it was different.
"Boss, one order of Sansai Dango, to go."
Qin Yu spotted a mobile stall and walked over.
Qin Yu felt that when meeting the great leader, he couldn't arrive empty-handed.
He had to cater to her preferences to...
Ahem, of course, for a promotion and a raise.
What else could it be?
...
After buying the dango, Qin Yu had just left the port.
The moment his left foot stepped out.
Someone was watching him.
"..."
Qin Yu's heart fluttered slightly, sensing something.
He subconsciously raised his head and scanned his surroundings.
His gaze locked onto a certain spot.
A cold, noble silhouette had appeared out of nowhere, standing quietly in the distance.
The gentle sea breeze blew, lifting her casually flowing, soft purple hair, making it flutter slightly.
"..."
She looked over, her gaze calm.
Upon noticing Qin Yu's slightly dazed expression, her purple eyes brightened.
The impatience of waiting was finally replaced by gentleness.
"Archon."
Qin Yu murmured.
The clamor of the crowd behind him quieted down.
They looked at the silhouette in the distance, their gazes gradually overwhelmed by shock.
"The Archon?!"
Everyone finally reacted and exclaimed.
For centuries, the Archon had never left the Tenshukaku.
Why today...
Before people could ponder, they were interrupted.
A blurry figure actually charged towards the aloof and majestic Archon!
How dare he!
"..."
Ei ignored the stares, her eyes fixed only on the boy running towards her.
She saw the boy's joy.
She also saw the sweet treat he held protectively.
Ei's originally calm gaze rippled.
The long-suppressed emotions seemed to be stirred by something, trembling slightly.
At this moment, all the waiting had been worth it.
"Archon!"
Qin Yu reached Ei, panting slightly.
Facing the noble and elegant silhouette, he could no longer hide his longing and excitement.
Before he could say anything else.
"Qin Yu."
Ei took another step closer.
Under Qin Yu's slightly bewildered gaze, she slowly raised her hand.
She brushed away a fallen leaf from Qin Yu's collar.
"?"
The crowd's jaws dropped.
Qin Yu gave up thinking.
"Welcome home."
Ei said softly, and noticing Qin Yu's reaction, a smile appeared on her face, captivating him.
Qin Yu's heart skipped several more beats.
How could anyone resist such a gentle great leader?
She had been waiting here all along for him to return?
The moment this thought emerged, a sense of immense satisfaction surged.
Qin Yu looked at Ei, whose smile was soft, and also revealed a wide grin.
"The Archon is the best!"
"??"
In the distance, everyone was petrified.