"Eula Lawrence."
The tall, slender figure hummed, exuding a cold aloofness.
"Ah, Miss Eula..."
Barbara clutched the Skyward Harp, her beautiful large eyes blinking.
Faced with the imposing, uninvited guest who had just appeared, the acting priestess instinctively froze.
The air fell silent.
"...In any case, good evening."
The indifferent voice showed a flicker of emotion, spoken awkwardly.
Saying that, Eula glanced at Barbara as if by chance.
Was she too fierce? Had she scared her?
"Hmph."
A standard tsundere sniff.
"Good evening!"
Barbara reacted, scurried to the table, and waved in the warm lamplight.
Come and sit down.
"..."
The clacking of high heels on the ship echoed, crisp and decisive.
Eula strode over, her long legs encased in thigh-high boots.
In the lamplight, the exposed skin gleamed softly, particularly alluring.
She sat down, her waistline graceful and well-proportioned, her figure curvaceous.
The "Great Demon King" Klee had spoken of.
"I'm here."
Eula stated plainly, with the unhurried elegance of a noble and the directness of a knight.
What a contradictory person she was.
Venti, not far away, blinked, secretly enjoying the drama.
Slacking off was the most enjoyable.
"Miss Eula, would you like to try the spicy drink I mixed?"
Barbara looked at the silent Eula, her curiosity piqued.
Was this the "sinner of Mondstadt" that the nuns warned them about?
She didn't seem so bad.
More like a cool and reassuring older sister.
The kindhearted priestess always treated everyone equally.
"A drink, I don't need one."
Upon Barbara's invitation, some of Eula's coldness dissipated.
She subconsciously refused, sizing up Barbara.
Was this the popular Mondstadt idol?
Thinking this, Eula turned her face away.
She didn't care about popularity anyway...!
She had her own close friends.
"Alright, do try it."
Before Eula could react, a bottle was placed before her.
In the warm firelight, Barbara's smile was incredibly healing.
Eula blinked, then honestly picked up the drink and took a small sip.
Then she quickly put it down.
"It's good. I'll remember this grudge."
"Thank you for the compliment."
Barbara seemed to understand the meaning of "remembering the grudge" and said happily.
The atmosphere between the Mondstadt idol and the Mondstadt "sinner" was harmonious.
...
The two women chatted, facing the comfortable sea breeze.
"Miss Eula, are you heading to Inazuma because of the Abyss Order?"
Barbara took a small sip of her drink, swinging her white-stockinged legs, looking obedient and adorable.
"Yes, a mission from the Knights."
Eula did not deny it and nodded.
The Abyss Order's activities were becoming more frequent.
And the Abyss Mages had been mentioning Inazuma lately, which was concerning.
Coincidentally, with Inazuma opening up, Jean had dispatched her as an envoy to strengthen cooperation.
And to take a break and relax.
Inazuma.
Thinking of this, Eula crossed her arms, her gaze shifting.
"Also, to find someone."
The person who, through letters, had given her the courage to face the public's criticism.
...
As a descendant of a sinner, Eula was also considered a sinner, subjected to constant targeting.
Her friends... enemies in Mondstadt were few.
Before she joined the Knights and met Jean and Lisa...
Those were the darkest days.
But fortunately, she had met a pen pal from Inazuma.
With his encouragement, Eula honed her swordsmanship, eventually joining the Knights and reaching where she was today.
"That person's name is Qin Yu."
Eula murmured.
The last time she wrote, he had said he was selling his property and would be sleeping under a bridge with a quilt.
She thought their connection was over.
But Qin Yu was gaining renown after the duel before the throne.
Eula naturally heard news about him by chance.
Thinking this, Eula clenched her fist.
Qin Yu, I've come for revenge, you can't escape.
What she called revenge was actually an offline meeting.
"Eh..."
Barbara sensed a different aura and blinked her eyes.
So, she had someone she cared about whom she wanted to see.
"Just a pen pal."
Eula scoffed haughtily and turned her face away.
She quietly picked up the drink and took a small sip.
Finally, they would reach Inazuma.
Qin Yu, are you ready?
...
Time slowly passed.
Qin Yu, who was being thought of, felt an itch in his nose.
He frowned subconsciously and slowly opened his eyes.
His hazy consciousness gradually cleared.
"Did I fall asleep?"
Qin Yu mumbled, looking around subconsciously.
He was still leaning against the Divine Sakura tree.
Cherry blossoms fell, birds sang, and flowers bloomed.
But beside him, the two exquisite figures were nowhere to be seen.
It was as if it were a dream, and he woke up alone.
"Ei? Makoto?"
Qin Yu opened his mouth and called out softly.
At the same time, a ticklish sensation brushed across his face.
He reached out and caught a cherry blossom in his palm, lost in thought.
"You're awake."
Suddenly, a cold voice sounded.
"Ei?"
Hearing the call, Qin Yu turned his head subconsciously, his eyes filled with surprise.
The cold, elegant figure emerged from behind the Divine Sakura, gazing at him quietly.
It was none other than Qin Yu's superior.
"Yu."
Ei responded softly, her gaze gentle.
As a breeze blew, her loosely falling purple hair fluttered slightly.
At the same time, it revealed what was hidden behind her...
"Makoto, you're awake."
Qin Yu smiled as he saw Makoto's revealed tail.
Still trying to surprise him?
"I'm exposed...!"
A lively and agile voice rang out from behind Ei, tinged with slight annoyance.
"Sister, I told you it wouldn't work."
Ei shook her head gently, seemingly unable to comprehend her sister's prank.
"Ei, it was just a little joke."
As soon as she finished speaking.
The gentle and graceful Makoto leaned onto Ei and peeked out with her pretty face.
"Yu, did you sleep well?"
She blinked her beautiful purple eyes, her gaze gentle and caring.
"Never so relaxed. How long have I slept?"
Qin Yu gazed at the lively and cold sisters, who were intimately close, his eyes filled with emotion.
Makoto was finally back.
The past regret had been mended.
He believed that in the future, everyone would surely find true happiness.
"Hmm... I only remember Ei mentioning Yu's name many times."
Makoto rested her chin on Ei's shoulder, hugging her and teasing.
"Sister!"
Ei, sensing Makoto's playful gaze, turned her face away slightly, a little flustered.
She also shot a glare at Qin Yu, who had a slight smirk on his lips.
If you dare to laugh, you'll pay the price.
But the threat from his superior clearly had no effect.
"I'm sorry, I'm just really happy."
Qin Yu looked at the reunited sisters and revealed a genuinely relaxed smile.
"..."
Makoto and Ei exchanged glances, their eyes soft.
Yu was someone important to them.
This time, they would hold onto him tightly.
Then...
The two women, hand in hand, walked towards Qin Yu.
"Get up, it's time to celebrate."
Makoto extended her hand to Qin Yu and said softly.
"Yu."
Ei also held her sister's hand and looked at Qin Yu.
Come quickly.
"...Okay."
Qin Yu gently took both their hands, his heart filled with satisfaction.
He would protect these two beautiful things and keep them by his side.
Forever.