Afterward.
Following an intense battle with the "good subordinates" of the Thunder and Cryo Archons.
Qin Yu put on a brand-new yukata.
He leaned against the bamboo wall, gazing at the starry sky, contemplating life.
Having lost all worldly desires.
In short, the sage mode.
"Sister Makoto's magic array bought us some time."
"It seems Miss Furina is almost there."
"I should probably eavesdrop on what they're discussing next door first."
Qin Yu murmured, turning his head to listen quietly.
...
Next door.
A misty space, the atmosphere was oppressive.
The Archons of Inazuma, the married sisters Ei and Makoto.
The Archon of Sumeru, the gentle and alluring Dendro Archon's wife.
The Archon of Snezhnaya, the proud and powerful domineering CEO, the Cryo Archon.
The four Archons, clad in sheer, thin bath towels, confronted each other with grave expressions.
Indeed, all four women had the standard mature and alluring figures.
Their arms crossed, highlighting their warm hearts.
Beneath their slender waists were rounded, firm, fair thighs.
Their graceful figures, wrapped in bath towels, were like ripe peaches, incredibly enticing.
But as for the reason for their confrontation...
"We must finalize the distribution today."
The Tsaritsa raised her delicate chin, her tone as forceful as ever.
Yes, the Archons had gathered here to divide the "spoils of war."
After the recent bathhouse incident, they had all become "comrades in arms" who had shared the experience.
But afterward, they had all thought about it and realized something.
They couldn't possibly gather together every night from now on.
Having parties every day would lose its appeal.
They were all aware of the dangers of over-exploitation.
Proper rest and recuperation would lead to better yields and timely tributes.
This way, everyone could eat their fill.
Thus, the problem became clear.
One person per... no.
A few days per nation.
After all, beneath Inazuma, Sumeru, and Snezhnaya, there wasn't just one Archon.
They were all waiting to pay their tributes.
This was... a serious negotiation with national stakes!
Liyue?
Liyue's Archon wasn't present, so it automatically belonged to them.
Qin Yu had no idea what he would think if he knew.
"My little brother Yu is living well in Inazuma, why should we share him with you?"
Makoto pouted, showing no intention of yielding.
Or rather, did any of them cook better than her?
The words of the house-cook always carried such weight. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
"Mhm."
Ei nodded silently, agreeing with her sister.
After all, she was her sister, Ei always remained silent behind Makoto.
"My sun won't always stay in Inazuma."
The Dendro Archon's wife smiled gently, her fingertip touching her soft lips.
After all, his first time wasn't with you, the Electro Archon.
But with her, Greater Lord Rukkhadevata.
Ei:?
Seeing the situation about to escalate, Makoto, with a slight headache, held Ei back.
Silly sister, getting angry casually is bad for your health!
"Speak, how should we divide it."
At these words, the women fell silent again.
The problem had circled back to the beginning.
"Then let's divide it by number!"
Makoto thought for a moment, a triumphant smile curving her lips.
No matter how they calculated it, with her and her sister in Inazuma, they had the advantage in numbers!
This was the value of twin Archons.
"I disagree."
The Tsaritsa crossed her arms, refusing without even thinking.
As Archons, none of them were simple individuals.
She could see through Makoto's little scheme at a glance.
"Heh, a very good proposal, I agree."
The Dendro Archon's wife stifled a laugh and cast her vote for Makoto.
She had miscalculated, Raiden Makoto.
On the surface, Sumeru only had her and Nahida as Archons.
But in reality...
The Dendro Archon's wife's good friend, the Flower Archon, could also be counted.
Seemingly gentle and intellectual, but in reality, full of subtle schemes, the Dendro Archon's wife attempted to steal their thunder.
"??"
Makoto glanced at the Dendro Archon's wife, frowning slightly, sensing something amiss.
Had the God of Wisdom dug another pit for her?
Never mind, she would focus on dealing with the Cryo Archon in front of her first.
"Hmph, I advise you to be careful, Makoto."
The Tsaritsa smiled coldly, her demeanor noble and captivating.
Her silver-grey eyes narrowed as she looked at the smiling Dendro Archon's wife and said:
"If I recall correctly, the dream we shared this afternoon... contained the divine power of a third Archon from Sumeru."
The Cryo Archon directly exposed the little scheme of the Dendro Archon.
"What dream?"
Ei and the Dendro Archon's wife were stunned and looked at the embarrassed Makoto simultaneously.
Well, so she had secretly added an extra serving for herself this afternoon!
"Ahem, this kind of thing... doesn't need to be stated so clearly."
Makoto, suddenly exposed, lacked confidence.
Then, recovering, she angrily changed the subject:
"Greater Lord Rukkhadevata, when will the Flower Archon...!"
"Hehe... let's first distribute the days by number."
The Dendro Archon's wife clapped her hands, deciding cheerfully.
Seven days a week, a total of six Archons.
Inazuma's Tenshukaku, Sumeru's Palais Momeni, Snezhnaya's Fortress of Meropide.
One day per person, as for the remaining day...
It was obvious it wasn't for Qin Yu's rest day.
A perfect arrangement.
"I disagree."
Ei, Makoto, and the Tsaritsa spoke in unison.
"..."
The women, each with their own agenda, tested each other, and the situation became somewhat chaotic.
[It seems I have to play my ultimate trump card.]
Makoto looked at Ei, her gaze questioning.
Sister, are you ready?
Even when it came to numbers, Inazuma had more than two people.
What if Ei was pregnant with twins or even triplets!
[...]
Ei nodded slightly, her gaze becoming serious.
The position of the Empress could not be shaken by others.
It was time to end the final suspense for the victor of the Archon War.
"Hmph, let's pause for now. My sister has an announcement."
Makoto raised her face, a hint of smugness in her tone.
"?"
The Dendro Archon's wife and the Tsaritsa looked at Ei, their expressions confused.
Their female intuition told them something ominous was about to happen.
"Actually, I've already told Yu that I'm..."
Ei took a deep breath and slowly began to speak.
At that moment, time seemed to stand still.
The women's eyes widened slowly.
Then, divine power erupted.
"Qin Yu—!"
...
Qin Yu, eavesdropping from next door, felt a chill down his spine.
As expected, it had escalated to the topic of children.
This ominous feeling, could it be that the Archon War was about to begin?
Please stop fighting!
Just as Qin Yu was about to rush to the scene to mediate.
"Alas... my Investigator, please calm yourself~"
"This lady will help you resolve tonight's matter for free."
A light chuckle sounded in his ears, exuding ladylike elegance and composure.
It was Miss Furina, who was upholding justice.
"Furina, thank you!"
Qin Yu was touched and quickly responded.
He knew that Furina was the most elegant and beautiful Archon!
Before he could finish his thanks.
"Everyone be quiet, let this lady speak a word of justice."
Miss Furina's voice was crisp and melodious.
Qin Yu blinked, he seemed to detect a hint of playful amusement.
Something was wrong.
"Qin Yu, you should naturally live in Fontaine City in the future."
"Because—"
"He's the man this lady has her eye on."
Furina's unrestrained and cheerful laughter, accompanied by the women's protests, echoed.
Even the Hydro Archon, Furina, wanted to compete for a man?
It seemed tonight's Archon War would have to be decisively settled!
Qin Yu was instantly petrified.
"Miss Furina, please stop causing trouble!!"
As expected, it was another harmonious and loving everyday interaction.