Time passed.
In Fontaine City, the sunlight had become somewhat scorching.
In front of a grand and majestic landmark.
"Phew... it's over."
Qin Yu stood on the steps, letting out a light breath.
But clearly, it wasn't time to completely relax yet.
"..."
Beside him, Fontainian nobles kept passing by.
Regardless of gender, old or young.
They sized up Qin Yu with curiosity or surprise, as if they had discovered a rare species.
After all, this person was closely related to the Hydro Archon.
Heard to be a powerful being who could face the gods of the sky.
"Cough cough—"
But before anyone could gather around to strike up a conversation, an elegant silhouette walking from a distance interrupted them with a sound.
This man has company, understand?
Everyone chuckled awkwardly yet politely and wisely left.
"?"
Qin Yu sighed inwardly, he knew this would happen.
As for why the people here were so quiet...
He glanced at the fully armed guards all around.
This was a solemn place that showcased the authority of the gods.
The Fontaine Court of Justice.
That's right, on his first date with Furina, how could he miss visiting this place?
[After all, a certain someone is always on the verge of committing a crime.]
[Perhaps this lady will have to visit you in the dungeon in the future, right?]
Furina said so.
So...
The current Hydro Archon, on her first day back to work after restoring order, attended the Court of Justice arm-in-arm with a strange man.
Didn't you say the Court of Justice was a solemn place!
Furina: [It's just aristocratic lady etiquette.]
Qin Yu: [That lame excuse, Columbia stopped using it long ago!]
Qin Yu, who wanted to leave early, was held tightly by Furina, enduring the strange stares from the Fontainian citizens.
Seeing how carefree Furina was smiling at the time, it was definitely premeditated.
You are the Hydro Archon, as long as you're happy.
Back to reality.
"I hope they don't see the front-page news of Fontaine."
Just as Qin Yu's mind was in a whirl, lost in thought.
*Splat.*
A lively little hand patted his shoulder.
"Your Hydro Archon—"
The guards around bowed respectfully.
"..."
Qin Yu subconsciously looked towards where his shoulder was patted.
Empty, no one there.
"Miss Furina, please don't tease me."
Qin Yu's lips twitched, and he quickly turned his head.
Here!
As expected, he found Miss Furina playing hide-and-seek with him on the other side.
"Hi, how was it? This trial."
Furina covered her mouth and chuckled, resuming her elegant lady demeanor in front of Qin Yu.
"Excellent, it had quite your personal touch, Miss Furina."
Qin Yu followed Furina out of the Court of Justice, responding helplessly.
"Boring, I want a more direct answer."
Furina snorted, refusing to give up.
"Are you sure?"
"Sure."
The two walked aimlessly along the street.
"Then please explain, why did you decide the verdict with the question 'Who is more beautiful, the Cryo Archon or the Hydro Archon?'"
Qin Yu glanced at Furina, his face full of helplessness.
The person being judged was a merchant from Snezhnaya, which was truly something.
Who else could be the answer, but the Cryo Archon.
And then, what would be the fate of this Snezhnayan merchant...
[Well said, reward you with a prison tour ticket~]
"Sigh."
Qin Yu at the time, looking at the jury's unsurprised expressions, helplessly held his forehead.
He originally thought the Court of Justice's assessment of their Archon being "too active" was just because they didn't understand Furina.
Now, this was great.
Who would be so casual in court!
"What do you know? That guy has been trafficking people for years. Not sentencing him to immediate execution by hanging is already me being in a good mood today."
Furina said nonchalantly, propping up her little parasol.
It was just a pity that the evidence was insufficient at the moment and did not constitute grounds for indictment.
Otherwise, she wouldn't bother with such trash.
"..."
Qin Yu was stunned, not expecting there to be such a story behind it.
No wonder Miss Furina, who rarely interfered with court decisions, would personally "take action" today.
Although the process was a bit strange.
"It's not too late to offer me sincere praise now."
Furina looked at Qin Yu, lifting her delicate chin slightly.
Come on, my esteemed Grand Judge, praise me.
"Miss Furina is the best."
Qin Yu understood immediately.
"No emotion, try again."
"Louder, let the whole street hear."
"What—!"
After a mortifying public declaration of "Look at me, I have something to announce" on the street.
"Mm, not bad, I'll reward you with this."
Sitting on a bench, casually swinging her slender legs, Furina reached out and put a pastry into Qin Yu's mouth.
"Mmm... what is this."
Qin Yu mumbled, it tasted quite good.
"It's a cream puff."
"Cream puff? How is it made?"
"Directly filled with cream..."
"?"
Qin Yu somehow felt that Furina's explanation of how to make a cream puff was a bit off.
No other meaning.
When there's an opportunity, he must get Furina to demonstrate on the spot exactly how it's filled.
"Where should we go next?"
Qin Yu asked with a smile, his gaze sweeping around.
Fortunately, the public declaration just now didn't cause too much of a stir.
If the other women found out...
Qin, who never messes up, breathed a sigh of relief for the time being.
Speaking of which, what was this feeling of a chill down his spine?
"You've been looking around since just now, what are you looking at?"
Furina kicked Qin Yu lightly in annoyance, her slightly raised skirt revealing her fair and delicate calf skin.
Dare to space out on a date?
Could he be thinking of other women?
"Cough, how could that be."
Qin Yu changed the subject, but the chilling sensation behind him grew stronger.
This is bad, trouble is coming.
Thinking this, he didn't hesitate and directly took Furina's small hand.
"Let's go, let's go sightsee somewhere else."
Holding hands is holding hands.
Since he was going to be on the front page of the Fontaine newspaper anyway, there was nothing left to fear!
"Eh..."
Furina's lips parted slightly, surprised by Qin Yu's initiative.
However, after she reacted, a playful curve appeared on her lips.
As expected, someone was nervous.
Could it be...
The Seven Archons are still in Fontaine City?
Heh, interesting.
"Let's go, here we come!"
...
And so, the date, outwardly harmonious but tense and exciting behind the scenes, began.
The first stop, Furina dragged Qin Yu to the sculpture art museum.
She wanted to sculpt a "Qin Yu" with her own hands.
However, a mysterious woman with silver-gray hair also appeared at the art museum.
A chance encounter at a corner, harmonious and loving.
Then...
The two women engaged in a sculpture duel over Qin Yu's ownership.
"Hey, don't just sculpt me haphazardly, that part's the wrong size!"
...
The second stop was a theater for performances.
In the privately booked performance hall, Qin Yu encountered a gentle lady wearing a veil, who invited him to dance the Flower God's dance.
"Cough, I'm currently recovering my back, so I'll skip the dancing for now!"
...
The third stop was the Clock Tower Square in Fontaine City.
Bathed in sunlight, white doves hopped around a little loli with white hair who had been waiting there for a long time.
"This big brother, you want to feed the pigeons too."
"Want to join me?"
...
Qin Yu's entourage grew larger and larger.
The atmosphere also became increasingly harmonious and loving.
Until.
At a dessert shop on the street, he chanced upon Ei and Yae.
"Ah, what a coincidence."
After going in circles, Qin Yu found himself surrounded by the "Wives' Club" again.
"Heh heh... what a coincidence."
Qin Yu raised his hands, sweat beading on his forehead, facing the approaching women.
Miss Furina, save your child!
But when he saw that Furina had also joined the "Wives' Club," preparing to "punish" him, he knew he couldn't escape.
You are all my wings, stay calm!
"Quickly say—"
"Who are you going to date tonight!!"