"...It's you!"
Kokomi instinctively straightened her body, covering the diary with her hands.
She glared at the man with a sunny smile, turning her face away with a soft hmph.
"What are you doing on Watatsumi Island?"
The girl in the early morning, bathed in sunlight, asked with feigned nonchalance.
The sea breeze blew past, becoming even gentler.
The green grass rippled.
The girl's soft hair was stirred, leaving a ticklish sensation on her cheeks.
"Just idly wandering around Teyvat."
Qin Yu sat across from Kokomi with surprising familiarity, pouring himself a cup of tea, which earned him a roll of her eyes.
He smiled and poured a cup for Kokomi too.
Don't be so distant.
"You want to leave Inazuma?"
Kokomi's fingertips lightly caressed the warm rim of the cup as she asked subconsciously.
"Yes."
Qin Yu nodded, sighing, "The grievances with the Abyss are not yet completely settled."
"But at least, we prevented the Abyss Order from opening the Khaenri'ah plan and capturing or transforming Archons."
Although he himself scoffed at the Abyss Order's so-called rhetoric of "transforming Archons to gain the power to shake Celestia."
When it came to science and technology, who could compare to the two Archons of Wisdom in his home, and the puppet miss?
"You... still intend to fight that mysterious and unfathomable existence?"
Kokomi mused, a hint of solemnity flashing in her eyes.
The God of Time, Ishtaroth.
That was once a Sustainer of Heavenly Principles.
"To be precise, it's also Celestia."
Qin Yu pointed mysteriously at the sky and smiled.
The stars and the Abyss were nothing more than outsiders to Teyvat.
They were supreme wills, of a higher level than Teyvat, who spread their faith across various worlds in the universe.
The Primordial One, Phanes, was a seed belonging to the stars.
But Teyvat today had cracks in its "laws."
To prevent the world from completely collapsing or even being destroyed, one had to become the "laws" themselves and correct the world.
This is called "Heavenly Principles."
The succession of authority was always accompanied by bloodshed.
Whether it was the God of Space, Asmoday, who abducted Lumine's brother and now slept on Celestia.
Or the God of Time, Ishtaroth, who was swayed by the Abyss.
They clearly would not allow a third person to become "Heavenly Principles."
This was also why the Cryo Archon was preparing for war with the strength of the entire nation, intending to raise a banner of rebellion against Celestia, and why she was also leading her army to exterminate the Abyss.
A two-front war.
Such spirit and determination were worthy of a domineering CEO.
"Be careful."
Kokomi bit her lip, but didn't ask further, merely nodding softly.
"Are you worried about me?"
Qin Yu blinked, suddenly leaning forward and asking with a smile.
He looked a little annoying.
"...Don't be so narcissistic, who's worried about you."
Kokomi's voice was low and soft.
She tucked a strand of hair blown loose by the wind behind her ear, lowered her gaze to the diary, her eyes lost in thought.
"Do you want to go back to the tea house? Everyone misses you."
Qin Yu gazed at the girl's beautiful, flawless face and asked softly.
In the gentle breeze, he quietly raised his hand and took Kokomi's.
Soft and tender, it felt wonderful.
"Let go...!"
Kokomi's face flushed, and she tried to pull her hand away.
But strangely, even though she was the Hydro Dragon Sovereign, her strength at this moment was no different from that of an ordinary young girl, and she was firmly held.
"Let's go."
Qin Yu said cheerfully, "There are also light novels from Yae Publishing House."
He was like a creepy uncle luring a little girl with a lollipop.
"I don't want to."
Kokomi remembered the shoe that was picked up on the beach and the misunderstanding about the marriage contract, and felt a little sulky.
Besides, as the Guuji of the Grand Narukami Shrine, she already had great responsibilities.
Not to mention, after becoming the Hydro Dragon Sovereign, she had to guard the sea and remain vigilant of Teyvat's border, the deep sea.
"Don't be so quick to refuse, look."
Qin Yu suddenly stood up and pulled Kokomi towards the sea.
The latter couldn't resist him and could only follow.
"Kokomi, look over there."
"What is that?"
Kokomi's eyes widened slowly.
On the endless sea, large black waves surged, carrying something.
It was a school of Bathysmal Vishaps.
Their broad, sturdy bodies carried shipping containers filled with supplies, moving at extreme speed.
"Is this the idea you mentioned a few days ago?"
Kokomi seemed to understand something, her gaze towards Qin Yu filled with surprise and delight.
The speed and load-bearing capacity of Bathysmal Vishaps in the sea far surpassed ships.
If this were used for marine transportation...
Its transportation efficiency and strategic significance would be immeasurable.
"How about it, the first collaboration between humans and Vishaps?"
Qin Yu looked at the sea, his eyes filled with anticipation for the future.
This idea had taken shape when Lumine first brought back a Bathysmal Vishap.
Later, having them participate in the reconstruction of Seirai Island further proved its feasibility.
With the dragons led by the Hydro Dragon Sovereign, Kokomi, they were no longer a scattered, aggressive group towards humans.
Of course, this was on the premise that no one dared to make a move.
All in all, under Qin Yu's "reasoning and persuasion," the two sides had become equal beings capable of communication.
Sorry, being stronger really allowed you to do whatever you wanted.
Once there was a possibility of communication, more than half of the matter was already successful.
Qin Yu had made a three-point agreement with the dragon clan.
The Bathysmal Vishaps would participate in the development and transportation of Inazuma's sea routes.
In return, they would naturally receive a land suitable for Vishaps to rest and reproduce, as well as dual protection from Qin Yu and Kokomi.
The sea's resources were inexhaustible.
Strictly speaking, the two sides had no fundamental conflicts of interest.
"Cooperation..."
Kokomi murmured, quietly watching the Vishaps surge towards the port.
"They actually came—"
On Watatsumi Island's port, people were already waiting to receive the supplies.
"Roar—"
The Vishaps that leaped onto the port were as massive as small hills.
After unloading the supplies, they returned to the sea.
Incidentally, this port was also built by Qin Yu with the command matrix leading the mecha fleet.
"What are these supplies?"
Kokomi pursed her soft lips and asked softly.
In her pearl-like beautiful eyes, a glimmer of joy was shining.
"Trade orders placed a few days ago, you know the drill."
Qin Yu smiled.
Grain, tools, and even knowledge from Narukami Island.
With Qin Yu's Dendro Archon power sowing seeds, coupled with the Dew of the Goddess of Flowers nourishing the land.
The arable land on Watatsumi Island was slowly expanding.
Correspondingly, the various specialties of Watatsumi Island could be used to meet more exchange needs.
With the existence of Vishaps and construct mechs, the sea was no longer a barrier.
Now, as long as people were willing, they could spend a little time and travel freely and conveniently between the major islands of Inazuma.
To get rich, first build roads.
Even Shirotori Senryuu had complained more than once that the current excessive trade vitality in Inazuma had added a lot of work to the Commission of Tenryou.
"You are promoting the integration of the various islands."
Kokomi watched the bustling port with people coming and going in the distance, her beautiful eyes curved.
She had seen all the changes around her in recent days.
Watatsumi Island was truly about to usher in a new future full of hope.
Thinking of this, her eyelashes trembled, and she instinctively looked at Qin Yu beside her.
The promise of protecting the good that the young man had once made was still clear in her mind.
The man in the sunlight seemed even more handsome.
Hmph.
Besides cuddling, he was actually a little reliable.
"Ahem, I have an idea that can better promote the integration of Watatsumi Island and Narukami Island."
Qin Yu coughed lightly, looking up at the blue sky, implying something.
Komore Teahouse was quite large.
If not, they could go to Tenshukaku.
When everyone was tired from playing, they could just sleep, and it would be fine.
The drunkard's intention was not in the wine, but in the beautiful ornamental fish.
"What idea?"
Kokomi was still immersed in the anticipation and hope for the future, unaware that Qin Yu was already stirring.
Although she had maintained the pose of holding hands for who knows how long.
"Before talking about that... I want to show you this."
Qin Yu took out an object.
In the sunlight, its clear patterns could be seen, reflecting iridescent and dreamy colors, crystal clear and dazzling.
"What a beautiful shell."
Kokomi reached out to take it, her face full of surprise.
Seeing the involuntary upturn of her lips and her fondling of it, it was clear she liked it very much.
"A small gift, for you."
Qin Yu gently held Kokomi's small hand and said softly.
Quietly, their distance closed, as if they could feel each other's slightly accelerated breathing.
"Do you want to go to Narukami Island for a few days?"
The persistent man continued to ask.
As for where they would stay...
In the end, it would be up to Qin Yu to decide.
"It's possible... but you haven't told me about that yet."
Kokomi coyly turned her slightly flushed face away, looking elsewhere.
"Told you what?"
Seeing that Kokomi was gradually letting down her guard, Qin Yu's lips curled into a playful arc.
"Promoting the better integration of Watatsumi Island and Narukami Island..."
She stopped midway through her sentence.
Kokomi instinctively wanted to change the subject, but found herself seemingly stepping into a pre-arranged trap.
Wait, does this integration mean?!
"You agreed."
Qin Yu's smile grew richer, and then, to the girl's exclamation, he embraced her slender waist.
With the beauty in his arms, Qin Yu stopped pretending.
Cute ornamental fish miss, you can't go back on your word.
"Wait, when did I agree!"
Kokomi's small pink fists landed on Qin Yu's chest, full of shame and anger.
You scoundrel, I knew you had bad intentions coming to Watatsumi Island!
"Heh, it's too late for that now, I don't care."
Qin Yu laughed heartily and lowered his head, kissing Kokomi's soft lips.
"Mmm—"
The shy girl pushed him away as a token gesture, then let the man take advantage of her.
After a long while, their lips parted.
"I want to visit Sangonomiya Shrine."
Qin Yu cupped Kokomi's blushing little face, his gaze filled with an inexplicable emotion.
"You, don't go too far, Qin Yu!"
Kokomi's eyelashes trembled, and she was about to struggle.
However, her body suddenly felt light, and she could no longer escape.
Qin Yu actually scooped her up by her white-stockinged legs and slung her over his shoulder!
"Let me go—"
Kokomi flailed, her small hands clutching the diary, and repeatedly hit Qin Yu's head.
"After this, Watatsumi Island's dowry will be mine."
Qin Yu carried the ornamental fish miss and ran.
"You wish!"
The bickering pair headed towards Sangonomiya Shrine, eventually disappearing into the forest path.
In the midst of their struggle, the last page of the diary in the girl's hand was turned.
"Qin Yu, like."