Qin Yu looked up and immediately understood.
"Long time no see."
He greeted her with a smile.
Before him stood a woman with a commanding aura.
Her short, deep purple hair was neat, and her unadorned face was surprisingly delicate.
Her golden eyes revealed the unwavering resolve of a soldier.
Beneath her hunting attire, she wore a form-fitting, elastic black bodysuit.
Further down, a skirt with a high slit reached her thighs.
As the breeze stirred, her shapely, firm, snow-white thighs were remarkably prominent.
"Lord Qin Yu."
The woman bowed her head slightly, her posture respectful and solemn.
The Kitsune mask on her head declared her identity.
Indeed, the suddenly appearing mysterious woman was the General of the Shogunate Army, Kujou Sara.
"There's no need to be so serious, Kujou Sara."
Qin Yu said helplessly, feeling a small head nuzzling against his back.
"Look at how frightened you've made the young lady." httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
"Seirai Island is a place valued by the Lord Shogun. As a subject, I must eliminate any potential risks."
Kujou Sara straightened her body, her gaze falling calmly upon Yoimiya.
Was Inazuma City not enough fun that she wanted to come to Seirai Island and set fires?
"Rest assured, I will discipline Yoimiya properly."
Qin Yu turned to glance at the trembling "Inazuma arms dealer" and sighed.
He couldn't just watch her get taken away.
"...Yes."
Kujou Sara fell silent for a moment, then finally nodded.
Strictly speaking, Qin Yu was her superior now.
His arrival on Seirai Island meant she was to be under his command and obey all his orders.
"Mm."
Qin Yu looked at the dignified and meticulous Kujou Sara and nodded slightly.
She was good in all aspects, just too straightforward.
In other words, Inazuma's number one Raiden Shogun fan.
As for the relationship between Kujou Sara and him...
In the past, Qin Yu was just a newcomer who had joined the Tenryou Commission.
His extraordinary combat skills had drawn Kujou Sara's attention and admiration.
According to the normal course of events, Qin Yu would have served under Kujou Sara and gradually risen through the ranks.
But then...
Who would have thought that Qin Yu would directly leapfrog and gain the favor of the Raiden Shogun?
Becoming someone by her side, his status had surpassed that of the Three Commissions.
After that, the two of them had little contact.
Even when they met at Tenshukaku, it was only for work.
Let's reenact that scene:
Kujou Sara stood in the grand hall, reporting the work situation.
Meanwhile, Ei would carelessly put down her light novel, open a memorial, and glance at it briefly.
And that would be considered handled.
Qin Yu: ...
Every time, he would sit beside Ei and secretly feed her sweet treats.
Yes, scene reenactment complete.
But there was one thing worth noting.
Every time Kujou Sara looked up at Qin Yu, a strange light would flash in her eyes.
It seemed like... envy?
Thinking of this, Qin Yu sighed lightly.
If Kujou Sara knew that Ei was actually a homebody who loved sweets, he wondered what her reaction would be.
"Lord Qin Yu, are you concerned about matters concerning the Lord Shogun?"
Kujou Sara stared at Qin Yu, her gaze exceptionally serious.
"In a way. Do... you need something?"
Qin Yu sensed her gaze, as if she were observing a rare animal, and felt a strange sensation.
Did he have flowers on his face?
Could it be that he hadn't removed the Padisarah from the God of Flowers yet?
"I am merely observing Lord Qin Yu's words and actions with a mindset of learning."
Kujou Sara's expression was as calm as ever.
But the slight tremor of her eyelashes still betrayed her emotions.
The sea breeze blew, lifting her smooth, beautiful purple hair, letting it flutter gently.
She silently averted her gaze.
"Learning? Who taught you that?"
Qin Yu chuckled at her words, finding them rather unbelievable.
"Guuji Yae."
Kujou Sara replied softly, unaware of anything amiss.
As someone by the Raiden Shogun's side, Qin Yu naturally had many aspects worthy of her learning.
She longed to... sit close to the Shogun she had always admired.
To feel her majesty, her presence, everything about her.
Just thinking about it made her... !
"..."
Qin Yu's smile vanished.
It was that mischievous fox again!
He could almost imagine the fox lady covering her mouth and giggling.
It was intentional, absolutely intentional.
Thinking of this, Qin Yu sighed lightly and shook his head.
"Kujou Sara, if you want to see the Lord Shogun, then go directly."
It's not a big deal, I'll take you.
"Thank you."
Kujou Sara paused for a moment upon hearing this, then nodded.
She had just landed on Seirai Island, and troop movements needed to be reported to the Lord Shogun.
"That's right. There's nothing for me to learn."
Qin Yu coughed lightly, hinting at his meaning.
One shouldn't learn from him.
If his life of casually getting close to girls was exposed, he would be thoroughly shamed throughout Inazuma...
That would be too dreadful.
He had to keep Kujou Sara away from him!
However...
Kujou Sara shook her head and said solemnly:
"As a subject, I must naturally learn from you, Lord Qin Yu, on how to serve the Lord Shogun."
"As a warrior, you are also a target I must strive to catch up to, beneath the Lord Shogun."
She gazed at Qin Yu, her hand over her chest.
Her golden eyes were filled with burning fighting spirit and desire.
"Lord Qin Yu, my mind is made up."
"Upon arriving at Seirai Island, I will be responsible for your daily work, rest, and escort duties."
For Inazuma, she had to observe Lord Qin Yu closely.
This was the conclusion Kujou Sara had reached after being misled by Yae Miko... no, guided by her.
She would not stop until her goal was achieved.
"..."
Qin Yu's expression darkened.
After personal maids, personal secretaries, and personal companions,
He had inexplicably gained a personal bodyguard.
"This bodyguard... Heh heh... is perhaps unnecessary."
Did she know who was on this fractured Seirai Island right now?
A total of seven gods!
There were also combat powers at the level of Archons.
Even the Heavenly Principles would need some time to recover.
"No, Lord Qin Yu, from this moment onwards..."
Just as Qin Yu was trying to reason with Kujou Sara.
On the other side, the clash between Keqing and Ayaka had temporarily come to a pause.
"Phew... I didn't expect you to last this long."
"Hmph... You're not bad either."
The two women panted slightly, evenly matched.
It seemed that their sparring was quite exhausting.
"Since neither of you is convinced yet..."
Kikyo dragged out her words and looked up at the distance.
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The two women became thoughtful and simultaneously looked in one direction.
"What are you guys doing?"
Qin Yu felt a chill down his spine as the women gathered around him.
...
After the chaos.
"So, you two snuck out from work?"
Qin Yu looked at Ayaka and Kikyo in their casual clothes and asked hesitantly.
Weren't they afraid of running into the higher-ups?
"Don't worry, I've handed all my work over to my elder brother."
Ayaka smiled, her voice gentle.
"..."
Qin Yu silently praised her brother.
He had sacrificed so much for the Kamisato clan.
"Yay! It's playtime!"
Yoimiya poked her head out from behind Qin Yu and cheered.
Should they go swimming, have a barbecue on the beach?
Or perhaps...
"Ahem, everyone?"
Qin Yu felt the atmosphere gradually heating up and sweat beaded on his forehead.
The women's gazes were already fixed on him!
"Didn't you say you'd show me around just now?"
Keqing grabbed Qin Yu with a pleasant smile.
"Master, it's time for your disciple to play a two-player game with you."
Ayaka also leaned in, saying gently.
"Xiao Yu, I have many things I want to tell you."
Kikyo covered her mouth and chuckled, joining the fray.
"Everyone... calm down first!"
Qin Yu, surrounded on all sides, felt helpless and lost.
Would someone please help him!
"?"
Kujou Sara watched Qin Yu being surrounded by the women and pondered.
Did Lord Qin Yu have some deeper meaning in doing this?
Just as the women began to get physically affectionate and the atmosphere grew tense.
Lightning flashed across the sky.
The next moment—
"Fei, what are you doing?"
A clear, cold voice caused the women's actions to freeze.
And Qin Yu as well.
He poked his head out from the women's embrace, his gaze meeting the cold, elegant figure outside the small grove.
A giant "DANGER" sign began to materialize.
"D-Director?"
"..."
Ei's eyes flickered dangerously as she observed the entangled group.
One was her personal confidant.
And two were her subordinates.
What were they trying to do?!
"L-Lord Shogun!"
Ayaka and Kikyo's expressions changed, and they quickly let go of Qin Yu, standing obediently.
How could they have been caught by the Director right after sneaking out from work!
"Return to the camp now, immediately."
Ei flicked her twin braids and transformed into a bolt of lightning, vanishing.
The disobedient Qin Yu needed to be taught a lesson.
...
Camp, small wooden cabin.
The small cabin, already not very large, was now exceptionally crowded.
Ei and the Tsaritsa sat on opposite sides with their arms crossed, radiating immense pressure.
And opposite them were the civil servants of Inazuma and Snezhnaya.
Qin Yu, Ayaka, Kikyo.
Santorini, Columbia.
Of course, there were also gods like Miss Furina and Greater Lord Rukkhadevata.
And the newly arrived Yae Miko, Kujou Sara, Nilou, Keqing, Kokomi, Yoimiya, and other onlookers.
And Kapi Kapi, silently drinking water.
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Qin Yu felt the subtle gazes from the women and sweat broke out on his back.
When did so many people arrive!
"Why are you here too?"
Santorini secretly looked at Qin Yu and whispered.
Could it be...
"Were you also caught by the Director for skipping work?"
Qin Yu looked up, his expression helpless.
Facing an interrogation from the Electro Archon and the Cryo Archon...
Who could handle that!