The riverbank was lush with vegetation, verdant and verdant.
Under the sun, a gentle breeze brushed by, bringing a warm and comfortable feeling.
"Phew… the preparations are going smoothly."
Qin Yu tapped his waist and straightened up.
The big boss was truly something, dumping all the work onto him again.
Thinking this, Qin Mian couldn't help but sigh.
In Inazuma, as the trusted confidant of the Electro Archon, he enjoyed superficial glory.
But in reality, he had become the one who handled everything that needed doing, and when nothing needed doing… cough.
Something felt off.
Qin Yu, Qin Yu, you can't keep falling like this!
The next day, after completing the tasks for his wife.
"Alas… feeling a little weary."
Just as Qin Mian was sighing internally.
RUMBLE—
A massive sound echoed, shaking the heavens.
A deep purple thunderbolt, from the sky above the center of Seirai Island, split the heavens and earth.
"..."
Qin Yu's eyes flickered, looking towards the thunderous storm that perpetually hovered over Seirai Island.
There, sealed by Ei herself after a legendary calamity she had slain.
And simultaneously, Teyvat's most powerful Electro creature.
Life forms of a similar caliber, such as Mondstadt's Stormterror, or Liyue's Azhdaha.
In Sumeru, perhaps… the Consecrated Beast, the Great Restoration?
Without a doubt, they possessed the power to tear through storms and strike awe into entire nations.
"Raijin... Katsuragi."
Qin Yu murmured.
Makoto had once interacted with Katsuragi.
Though she could summon immense lightning and inspire awe in the world, she was actually a very quiet girl who enjoyed listening to the serene sounds of nature.
Well, in her human form, she was a tall, dark-haired girl with an emotionless demeanor.
Originally, she could have become a familiar or companion to the Raiden Shogun, like Stormterror or Azhdaha.
But alas…
According to Ei's memories, Katsuragi went mad without warning.
To prevent her from causing further destruction, she could only strike her down with an arrow, pinning her to Seirai Island.
"Perhaps, I can try to capture it."
Qin Yu pondered, a dazzling golden light igniting on his fingertips.
The Net of the Four Winds.
He had indeed stayed on Seirai Island with the intention of subduing Katsuragi.
Please, soaring through the sky on the back of a Raijin was incredibly exhilarating.
Moreover, it could eliminate the thunder-ravaged environment of this place.
"Now that the gods are here, perhaps we can completely transform Seirai Island's ecosystem, making the entire island habitable…"
Just as Qin Mian was envisioning the future.
"Teacher—do you want to play together?"
From a distance, a sweet and cheerful voice drifted.
Accompanying her call was a slightly childish voice.
"Nilou, I caught you."
"Wait, wait, this one doesn't count… Ah!"
With the maiden's shriek, the surface of the water rippled, sending crystal-clear droplets splashing.
Qin Yu instinctively glanced over.
By the clear river, Nilou was splashing in the water, her bare feet making little waves.
She lifted her skirt, and a pair of fair, slender legs were wet with water droplets, reflecting a translucent glow under the sun.
Her posture was graceful, her beauty pure and gentle, like a celestial maiden descended from heaven.
"..."
Qin Yu silently covered his nose and gave a thumbs-up.
As expected of his good student, Qin Mian, she was just so cute.
Yet, this perfect maiden, at this moment, ran ashore in a flustered manner, like a child.
Behind her, a white-haired loli was chasing after her.
"Little… Little Lord Kusanali, Nilou concedes."
Nilou covered her chest, which was damp from the water, with her hands.
She crouched down, gazing at the soft and gentle white-haired loli before her, her entire being radiating admiration.
Wuwu… she was so adorable.
Was Nilou dreaming, being able to play games with Little Lord Kusanali?
Indeed, Qin Yu's surprise was Nahida.
After all, Nilou was one of the few fans of the Dendro Archon in Sumeru.
Seeing her in person now, she was naturally overjoyed.
"Nilou, are you tired? Then go rest for a bit."
Nahida placed a finger on her lips, speaking softly.
As she spoke, she tiptoed and gently patted Nilou's head with a smile.
Be good.
Her movements were gentle, like a loving mother soothing a child before sleep.
The water on her hands had already been dried by divine power.
"Ah… Little Dendro Archon…!"
"And Teacher is watching me."
"Nilou… is so happy…"
The maiden's cheeks flushed with an alluring redness, and she felt utterly dazed.
Indeed, no one could resist the maternal aura of a white-haired loli.
"You seem to be having fun."
Qin Yu watched the heartwarming scene, his lips curling upwards.
He couldn't help it; his heart felt like it was melting.
"Let's go find Teacher together."
Nilou took Nahida's small hand, and like a returning fledgling, gracefully approached Qin Yu.
"Did you have fun?" Qin Yu asked with a smile.
"Yes, my Sun."
Nahida held Qin Yu's hand, swinging it back and forth.
She felt the warmth in Qin Yu's palm and smiled with reassurance.
Finally, she could wear her mother's persona and get close to the Sun, of course, she was happy.
As expected of the wife's thoughtful little sweetheart.
"Hmm, let's get you dried off first."
"I want the Sun to dry me."
"...Alright."
Qin Mian coughed lightly, picked up the tiny Nahida, and placed her on a wooden chair.
The latter dangled her soft, fair little feet, her face filled with innocence.
My Sun, should we start here?
"Cough… don't wiggle too much."
Qin Yu picked up a towel, gently held Nahida, and carefully wiped her.
This sensation… hiss.
Firstly, he was a decent person.
Secondly, Nahida's little feet indeed needed careful attention.
"Teacher, Nilou wants some too…!"
Nilou looked at Nahida, who was biting her lip with watery eyes, and whispered.
"Nilou, you can dry yourself. Teacher… it's not very convenient."
Qin Mian coughed lightly, glancing discreetly at those large white legs.
Nilou had grown up, full of youthful vitality.
In every sense.
"…!"
Nilou finally noticed her damp, cool dress, and her face turned red again.
"Teacher… is such a blockhead."
"You like looking at Nilou, so why are you being so coy?"
She pouted, took the towel, and muttered inwardly.
…
After a period of strenuous effort.
Nahida and Nilou, refreshed, stood prettily before Qin Yu.
"We'll be heading back soon."
Qin Yu confirmed the materials at hand and smiled.
He finally looked at Nilou and winked.
Are you ready to meet the "head of the household"?
"Nilou isn't nervous at all."
"It's just the Electro Archon who defeated many demons, right?"
"And the Cryo Archon, the Hydro Archon… wuwu."
Perhaps it would be better to let the Flower Goddess sister handle it.
Please, other me!
Nilou's expression of biting her lip made Qin Yu chuckle.
"Relax, believe in yourself."
He took Nilou's small hand and gently patted it.
He also took Nahida's small hand and led the two maidens to sit under the shade of a tree.
"Do you know why I chose you two?"
Qin Yu looked at the two maidens and smiled meaningfully.
"We don't understand." The two maidens asked curiously.
"You'll split into two groups and go find Ei and the Tsaritsa separately…"
To prevent the Third Archon War, Qin Mian made arrangements.
And his two little angels were the key to his plan.
…
"We're back—"
Qin Yu returned to the predetermined campsite and waved.
But the atmosphere on-site was somewhat off.
It was too quiet.
"Qin Yu, you're back."
Miss Furina, who was sunbathing, opened her eyes and said lazily.
"Where are Ei and the Tsaritsa?"
Qin Yu sensed something was wrong and asked.
At this moment, he was slow to realize.
Oh no, leaving the fierce, stern boss, the Tsaritsa, and the mischievous Miss Furina to guard the camp.
This combination was bound to cause trouble...!
"Oh, them, they were bored and decided to start cooking early."
"Scared me for a moment, I thought it was just cooking… Huh??"
Qin Mian's eyes widened.
He couldn't have heard wrong, could he? A cooking duel between the stern boss and the Tsaritsa?
They wouldn't blow up Seirai Island, would they!
…
ps: Don't worry, there will be imprinting, you can guess the roster first