The "interrogation" of Qin Mouren for kidnapping high-ranking officials from Inazuma and Snezhnaya has come to an end.
There is no punishment for now.
"..."
Qin Yu returned to his seat with the women beside him.
On one side were the power holders representing the Yashiro Commission and the Tenryou Commission.
On the other side were two Fatui Harbingers from Snezhnaya.
Just now, they had all stopped Qin Yu.
Their firm stance of wanting to stay and cultivate potatoes until they sprouted life had made the two great leaders show leniency.
Well, that was on the surface.
But privately, would there be any "punishments" waiting for Qin Mouren...
That was unknown.
In any case, it had been a close call so far.
But clearly, a greater crisis was about to arrive.
"Master, I'll make you some tea."
"Mhm, alright."
"Xiao Yu, would you like a snack?"
"Delicious."
"My partner, come look at my new electric toy."
"The vibration is that strong?"
"Do you want to hear my new ballad?"
"Sure."
"..."
Qin Yu sat by the long table, facing the women constantly leaning towards him, his back straight and his expression solemn.
He appeared to be a chaste person.
This was a lie.
On the surface, he was calm, but inwardly, he was panicking.
"..."
His gaze inadvertently drifted to a noble and elegant silhouette in the distance.
Her Majesty the Empress leaned back in her chair, her long legs accentuated by her long dress, exuding an irresistible allure.
Her face was exquisite, her silver-grey hair cascading over her smooth, shapely shoulders, her skin as pure and flawless as ice and snow.
Outside the window, dappled sunlight streamed in.
The ring Qin Yu had given her, worn on her hand, sparkled brightly.
Seeing this, Qin Yu's lips curled into a smug smile.
The aloof Empress, though she didn't say it, was showing off the ring with her actions.
Heh, women.
"..."
The Empress noticed Qin Mouren's gaze and slowly lowered her hand wearing the ring.
Her naturally cold eyes glared at him.
(ᗜ‸ᗜ)
Then, her dangerous gaze fixed on Kapachiri not far away.
"Ahem--!"
Qin Yu panicked as he saw the Empress about to make a move.
My Empress, there's no need to argue with Ei over the strange title "mother," is there?!
He opened his mouth, about to call Kapachiri to his side.
This was the fuse of the Third Archon War!
Unfortunately, the third little cotton-padded jacket had been coaxed away by someone else for the moment.
"Auntie, I want more."
On the other side, Kapachiri stuck out her little tongue, completely charmed by Miss Fox.
Perhaps because they were both her dependents, she felt a natural closeness to this beautiful young aunt.
Strictly speaking, Yae Miko was the younger one.
Only over five hundred years old.
"Heh heh... Good girl, there's plenty more."
Yae Miko extended her slender, fair fingers and gently teased Kapachiri's delicate face.
A satisfied curve formed on her lips.
The fox lady was very fond of this cute and interesting little girl, who was like a kitten.
Should she take her to Narukami Shrine to become a shrine maiden?
"Miko, no sly thoughts."
Ei glanced at her and said calmly.
Her gaze softened slightly as it swept over Kapachiri, who had a slightly puffed-out face.
The aura of Qin Yu on the girl, and her inherited purple eyes and black hair, made Madam Ei increasingly fond of her.
That was... a quietly awakening maternal instinct.
"...Heh."
Miko raised an eyebrow in annoyance.
Ei, I'm your favorite best friend!
The once doted-upon little fox realized her status in the family was declining.
If that's the case...
Yae Miko's purple eyes flickered as she looked at Qin Yu.
A meaningful smile appeared on her exquisitely beautiful face.
The playfulness in her enchanting purple eyes deepened.
She wasn't going to pretend anymore; she wanted to watch the show.
"Ahem, Miko... Don't mess around."
Qin Yu noticed her gaze and shook his head inwardly.
Miss Fox, please don't mess with me at this time!
But clearly, private communication was too late.
Because...
"Auntie, I want to drink water."
Kapachiri blinked her crystal-clear purple eyes and said softly.
Her crisp voice seemed to possess a certain magic.
For a moment, several gazes turned towards them.
Ei, the Empress.
And the women nearby.
"Hahaha... This child, she wants water again."
Qin Mouren maintained a sunny smile and quickly stood up, intending to go to Kapachiri.
Inwardly, he was as tense as could be.
A time bomb, ready to detonate at any moment.
My little cotton-padded jacket, can't you just be quiet for your dad's happiness?!
"If you want water, I have some right here."
Miss Fox smiled mysteriously, shaking some sake, her tone seductive.
Just like a lousy relative coaxing a child to drink at every family gathering.
"No... I don't want to drink."
Kapachiri's little face was calm, she blinked and gently shook her head.
"It's not Mommy or Daddy's water... I don't drink it..."
She had promised her father to be a well-behaved child with principles.
Her father would surely be very happy to see her being so good.
As soon as she finished speaking.
The gazes around them froze, then changed.
The women who knew the inside story, those who had first arrived at Seirai Island, all looked at Qin Yu with strange expressions.
It was normal for a god to have dependents.
But for Qin Yu.
Dependents... father and daughter...
You're trying a very new kind of relationship.
Facing the women's gazes, Qin Mouren's eyelids twitched.
Why are they all looking at him like that?
He's a decent person!
"Heh heh... Good girl, who is your mother?"
A gentle voice rang out; it was Madam Dendro Archon.
She rested her hand on the table, leaning forward slightly.
Her plain white, thin long dress accentuated her mature and alluring figure, her curves graceful.
Her full bosom, which was somewhat difficult to conceal, seemed on the verge of overflowing with her movement.
Her gentle demeanor was filled with maternal radiance and charm.
She observed Kapachiri with a kind smile.
My sun...
Having just consumed our mother and daughter, are you eager to have another daughter already?
"Heh, interesting."
Miss Furina let out a light snort, elegantly and lazily propping up her face.
No need for explanations, a death sentence it is.
Open up, Fontaine Court of Justice!
"Hmph."
Seeing Qin Yu about to be exposed, the Empress's lips curled slightly.
Should she initiate Archon War 3.0 and kidnap him directly?
"Wait a minute, I didn't...!"
Qin Mouren was about to explain, but his words faltered.
"Mommy?"
Inside the small house, the women heard the commotion and curiously looked at Kapachiri.
Who was her mother?
And where was her father?
"..."
As the only man in the small house, Qin Mouren broke out in a cold sweat.
Danger!!
"Whose daughter is this? She's very beautiful."
Beside him, Kamisato Ayaka poured tea for Qin Yu with gentle and meticulous movements.
She then looked up at Qin Yu and smiled slightly.
"Master, what do you think?"
"Cough, cough."
Qin Mouren stiffly picked up the tea, burning himself.
It seemed his first little cotton-padded jacket, who had a tendency to blacken at any moment, hadn't noticed anything yet.
What if later...!
Just as he was ready to shield himself.
"Heh~"
A charming and lazy laugh suddenly rang out.
"It's okay if Mommy isn't here, everyone can be your temporary mommy."
"Come and pick one you like~"
Yae Miko took Kapachiri's hand and slowly raised it.
Miss Fox has entered the fray!
"?!"
Qin Mouren's eyes widened.
In a sense, Miko's suggestion had saved him at this critical juncture.
But at the same time, it had led to a bigger problem.
"..."
Ei, the Empress, and Madam Dendro Archon exchanged glances.
The Electro God, the Cryo God, the Dendro God.
An inexplicable sense of rivalry arose!
"My mother is..."
Kapachiri murmured, a hint of confusion in her eyes.
She raised her small face, her innocent gaze sweeping over the women.
She particularly paused on Ei, Greater Lord Rukkhadevata, Nilou, and Keqing.
There were so many mothers.
How should she choose?
"Is—?"
All the women were curious.
Hurry up and say it!