The women had formed two small groups.
One side was the "girl squad" out shopping.
Well, one married cat-woman had mixed in.
The other side was the "Fatui Toy Merchant" group.
Their common goal, naturally, was…
"Achoo!"
Qin Yu sneezed several times, questioning his existence.
Something was wrong.
He hadn't informed the women of his return to Inazuma City in advance.
He had originally intended to surprise them.
But looking at the current situation…
As soon as he entered the city, he was targeted.
Who could it be?
Thinking this, Qin Yu instinctively glanced towards the direction of the Komore Teahouse.
There were more and more "little cats" at home.
It seemed he needed to find time to expand the place.
Perhaps add a hot spring…
Just as Qin Yu was getting a bit carried away.
"Yu, you're spacing out."
A cold voice sounded in his ear, laced with a mature, wife-like charm.
Besides the married Raiden Shogun, who else could it be?
"Sorry, Ei."
Qin Yu snapped back to attention and looked at the General doll hanging from his waist.
That's right, he was having a "long phone call" with the great leader.
"Who are you thinking about now?"
Married Raiden Shogun let out a soft huff, her voice growing colder.
Since becoming a wife, her "main wife" intuition had become increasingly sharp.
Especially after *that woman* appeared…
"No, I promise, no one."
Qin Yu smiled helplessly, his tone sincere.
Indeed, it wasn't just one woman, but more than one.
"Get some rest early when you get back. Take care of yourself."
Ei didn't pry further, but instead, advised him.
Lately, the hot spring sessions had been a bit too frequent.
The temporarily satisfied great leader decided to give Qin Yu some time off.
"Understood."
Qin Yu nodded in agreement.
The great leader's martial arts had been improving rapidly.
He, as her sparring partner, had been quite exhausted.
Getting a few days of rest now was naturally a great thing.
"Also, put those dolls away."
Ei suddenly changed the subject, her tone lingering.
She had clearly been displeased for a while.
"Dolls?"
Qin Yu instinctively looked at his waist.
Besides the stern-faced General doll.
There was also the Rex Lapis doll, the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata doll…
And the Cryo Archon doll.
"Ei, could it be that you're… jealous?"
Qin Yu chuckled. These were freebies he'd gotten when buying the General and Rukkhadevata dolls.
Especially the Cryo Archon doll…
Because it was a chibi version, it looked like a plump white cat.
Of course, there was that expression too.
(ᗜ˰ᗜ)
She had a pout on her face, holding a miniature dagger.
Fierce but cute.
Qin Yu poked her face, a slight smirk on his lips.
Aren't you supposed to be quite powerful?
If you have the guts, come to Inazuma and "cut" him.
Just kidding, that's impossible.
Qin Yu, who never messed up, felt this couldn't possibly go wrong.
"Who is more beautiful, me or her?"
Ei's voice turned fierce.
Qin Yu: Danger.
"Cough, of course, Ei is more beautiful…!"
Qin Yu immediately declared his allegiance.
The atmosphere was thick with tension.
He didn't dare imagine what would happen if the great leader met the Cryo Archon.
Just as a chill ran down Qin Yu's spine.
"What cute dolls."
A slightly more lively voice chimed in. It was Makoto.
"That girl always used to make that expression, saying she didn't want to go out."
After speaking, Makoto launched a sneak attack and hugged her sister.
"Sister, where are you touching…!"
"Come, let big sister see, after doing bad things with Yu, did *that* grow any bigger?"
"Sister!"
"…"
On the other end of the voice call, it was somewhat chaotic.
Close sisters having their daily playful banter.
Qin Yu blinked, feeling a sense of regret.
A voice call could only be heard, a complete waste.
But those inadvertent gasps only fueled the imagination.
He subconsciously pictured Makoto and Ei in the hot spring…
Hiss, the water is so white.
…
The conversation with the great leader finally ended.
Qin Yu looked at the Cryo Archon doll in his hand, lost in thought.
(ᗜ˰ᗜ)
Staring each other down.
Qin Yu smiled and put the doll away.
It was hard to imagine the proud and cold Tsaritsa making such a cute expression.
Never mind, why overthink it?
The important thing was to return to the Komore Teahouse as soon as possible.
…
The army advanced, quickly entering the central part of the city.
"Lord Qin Yu—!"
On both sides of the road, crowds of onlookers were gathered.
Their eyes were wide, excitedly murmuring amongst themselves.
It wasn't often that an army returned and entered the city with such fanfare.
Moreover, at the center of the formation—
Was a monstrous beast as large as a small hill!
Crimson beastly eyes slowly opened.
A low growl emanated from it, conveying a ferocious aura.
"Heavens, what a terrifying creature, look at its massive size!"
"Its teeth and claws are even more frightening."
"You don't understand, its tail is the real killer move!"
"But in front of Lord Qin Yu, it can't make a ripple!"
"…"
People had never seen a Bathysmal Vishap before and were exceptionally curious.
Some bold citizens even approached, wanting a closer look.
"Bathysmal Vishaps are inherently violent, please do not approach."
The samurai intercepted them, saying solemnly.
"Please do not crowd, thank you everyone."
Qin Yu smiled, gesturing for the samurai not to be nervous.
With him and Columbia present, there was no need to worry about safety.
Yae Miko said she wanted to visit Yae Publishing House and had left first.
She had also taken Lumine with her.
Speaking of which…
"Columbia?"
Qin Yu looked at the quiet beauty beside him, his gaze questioning.
After entering Inazuma City, why had she fallen silent?
Holding the Delusion, he wondered what she was thinking.
Could she be thinking about the Cryo Archon?
"Qin Yu, are you ready?"
Columbia put away her Delusion and smiled.
Things were starting to get interesting.
"?"
Qin Yu hadn't yet realized the gravity of the situation.
Just as he was about to ask.
From within the crowd, several beautiful girls squeezed their way out.
"Qin Yu—over here, over here!"
A lively voice attracted Qin Yu's attention.
He instinctively looked, and his eyes lit up.
"Yoimiya? And Keqing!"
Qin Yu quickly walked up to the girls, instinctively opening his arms.
Let's have a reunion hug first. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
"!"
Nilou, who was observing from behind the two girls, her small mouth agape.
Looking adorably bewildered, unsure of what to do.
So, this is how you interact with Qin Yu?
Does she have to… later too?
"Cough cough."
Keqing, about to pounce, quickly regained her composure.
She crossed her arms, her flushed cheeks betraying her pretend indifference.
In front of everyone, how could someone…!
"Hehe, Qin Yu—"
While Keqing the cat was still being tsundere.
Yoimiya had already pounced, about to hug Qin Yu.
"W-what do you guys want!"
A bristling Keqing the cat quickly pulled Yoimiya back.
She had gotten here first!
"Slow down."
Qin Yu chuckled, watching the two girls hugging each other.
Family harmony, this is how it should be.
His gaze unintentionally flickered to the shopping bag in Keqing's hand.
Were there black stockings and high heels inside?
"!"
Keqing the cat glared at Qin Yu, mischievous.
"I-I got a bit too excited."
Yoimiya said with a slight blush, embarrassed.
If she hugged Qin Yu in front of so many people…
Ayaka would chase her and hit her head again.
Just as the atmosphere was harmonious and loving.
"H-hello."
A sweet girlish voice rang out.
"Who is this?"
Qin Yu looked at the red-haired girl who suddenly appeared, slightly startled.
What a beautiful girl.
For some reason, she felt very familiar.
"…"
Nilou peeked her small face out from behind the two girls, her eyes curious.
Her previous nervousness and unease had dissipated.
Qin Yu… was so close.
And even more handsome than the rumors.
"My name is Nilou, it's nice to meet you."