"My sister? You're quite affectionate," the Tsaritsa said with a cold snort, about to rise.
Anyone would be displeased by their enjoyment being interrupted. Since someone had come to provoke her, she would retaliate. The warlike Empress prepared to meet Raiden Makoto.
"Calm down, calm down!" Seeing the situation was dire, Qin Yu quickly pulled the Tsaritsa back, trying to placate her. "Please, no more Archon War!"
"Are you telling me what to do?" The Tsaritsa glanced at the intrusive hand on her, her tone flat. "Let go."
"I won't, unless you promise not to make a move."
"Let go!" The Tsaritsa's voice grew heavier. The footsteps outside were becoming more numerous. Clearly, it was more than one person.
"Oh no, they're coming in." Qin Yu's expression shifted. He released the Tsaritsa's hand, intending to put distance between them. If he were caught being intimate with the Tsaritsa, the scene would be... dreadful? Yes, very dreadful!
However, at that moment, something unexpected happened.
"Heh, you touched the hand of the Cryo Archon and now you want to leave?" The Tsaritsa raised her chin proudly, a strange gleam in her eyes. Even for something so trivial.
"!" Qin Yu's heart skipped a beat, and he inwardly cried, "Not good." Your Majesty, now is not the time for trouble! Before he could speak, his body swayed. He, who had been stepping back, tripped. In his last fleeting glance, he saw the Tsaritsa retracting her long leg. Her high-heeled shoe was nowhere to be seen, having fallen to the floor.
Losing his balance, his vision spun. Qin Yu's eyes widened as he fell backward into his chair, his mind going blank. *No, I need to act quickly. Outside...!* Not wanting to be caught, Qin Yu tried to get up. But the next moment, an irresistible force struck him, pushing him back into the chair.
*Tap.* The sound of high heels on the floor echoed sharply. Silky silver-grey hair cascaded down, carrying a subtle fragrance. The Cryo Archon approached Qin Yu, appearing in his vision, looking down at him.
"I..." Qin Yu opened his mouth.
"Do you know your mistake now?" The Tsaritsa tilted her head, a beautiful and dangerous smile gracing her perfect face.
"I was wrong... I'll do it again next time."
"Heh, stubborn." A pleased curve appeared on the Tsaritsa's lips. She lifted Qin Yu's chin and whispered, "Tell me, how do you intend to atone?"
"...As you wish."
"Then, your time today belongs entirely to me." The Tsaritsa's gaze was filled with an undeniable dominance.
"Are we going on a date?" Qin Yu blinked in surprise.
"Hmph." The Tsaritsa did not deny it.
"Alright, can I get up now..." Qin Yu tested the waters, only to discover he still couldn't move from the chair. Sweat beaded on his forehead, and a chill ran down his spine. *Wait, what does this mean!*
"This is the price for your offense against the Tsaritsa," the Cryo Archon said, her eyes fixed on Qin Yu, her smile unwavering.
As soon as she finished speaking, *Clang!* The door was shoved open, and the women entered. Then... they all froze, looking at Qin Yu and the Tsaritsa.
"Brother Yu!" Raiden Makoto's eyes widened.
"Heh." The Tsaritsa withdrew her hand, looking provocatively at Raiden Makoto and Raiden Ei, her gaze haughty. For a moment, their eyes met, as if sparks were about to fly. The scene fell into absolute silence.
"Heh... hehe..." Qin Yu stiffly turned his head to look at the women standing at the doorway. He forced a smile. "Haha... so many people."
"What are you doing—?!"
...
After a period of chaos, the small wooden hut, already cramped, was filled with people. The atmosphere was thick with tension.
"..." Feeling the piercing gazes of the women, Qin Yu looked up, a look of helplessness on his face. *Well, there's no place for me.* Looking around, at the front sat the Cryo Archon, of course, along with Makoto and Ei. The Electro Archon and the Cryo Archon were in a standoff. And... Yae Miko, Sayu. Columbia, Sandrone. Sangonomiya Kokomi, Yelan. Facing such a gathering of alluring women, Qin Yu’s throat bobbed. He couldn't be happy at all. *Why are Nahida and Furina here too? This is truly a war of Archons now.*
"Cryo Archon, don't you have anything to explain?" Raiden Makoto glared at Qin Yu, then turned to the Tsaritsa, her beautiful eyes narrowed. *This woman... likely has impure intentions towards Yu. As a good sister who cares for Qin Yu's physical and mental health, I must step forward.*
"..." Sandrone and Columbia exchanged glances. They hadn't intervened because there were simply too many people. As soon as they entered, they saw the Tsaritsa standing beside Qin Yu, who was leaning back in his chair with a strained smile, seemingly in pain. *What exactly were the Tsaritsa and Qin Yu doing in the hut?* This was the common question on everyone's minds.
"Explain what?" The Tsaritsa crossed her legs, toying with her hair, her expression cold. *She came to provoke me... This time it was the hut, but next time will it be the Tsaritsa's palace? Does she really think I'm easy to deal with?*
"Keep your distance from Yu, Cryo Archon," Ei said softly, taking Makoto's hand, her gaze warning. *If you want to spar, I'm happy to oblige.*
"What, are you so afraid I'll take Qin Yu away?" The Tsaritsa chuckled, leaning lazily back in her chair. *Even if she's still willing to stay in Tenshukaku now, so what? Sooner or later, Qin Yu will willingly become mine.*
"It seems you won't give up until the sparring is settled," Ei said coldly, a divine light flashing in her purple eyes. *Does she really think the wives can't handle a fight?*
"Everyone..." Qin Yu opened his mouth, trying to salvage the situation. *Please stop fighting!*
"Hmph." The expressions of several goddesses softened slightly. But clearly, the war between deities was not something Qin Yu could intervene in. The confrontation between the Electro Archon and the Cryo Archon continued, though it was somewhat restrained due to Qin Yu's presence. The others took a short break, chatting amongst themselves.
"?" Qin Yu, now an outcast, sighed helplessly. *What can I do? Stand in the corner.* Another day where he couldn't get close.
Just then, "Mr. Qin Yu... please sit over here." A gentle voice rang out, with a hint of hesitation. Sangonomiya Kokomi beckoned him quietly, whispering.
"Sit where?" Qin Yu looked at the large empty space next to Kokomi, his expression odd. The petite and slender girl certainly couldn't fill such a large chair. However... "Ahem, isn't this inappropriate." I am a respectable person.
"What are you thinking? I'm just... swapping seats with Nahida!" Kokomi realized and blushed, turning her face away in annoyance.
"My sun, come sit with me~" A soft, gentle voice sounded – it was Little Angel Nahida. *Heehee.* She leaned on Kokomi's silken thighs and, as if sliding down a slide, moved to a position near Qin Yu. The innocent-looking blonde loli would not incite hatred from the other women.
"Then I'll sit for a moment." Qin Yu honestly picked up Nahida and placed her on his lap. Her small body was warm and soft, like a comfortable cushion. *This is really...* Ahem, maintain your facial expression.
"Hehe... my sun." Nahida's small face was filled with dependence, her smile charming. She nuzzled her head, making Qin Yu's heart melt.
"Nahida, why are you and Paimon here?" Qin Yu poked the blonde loli's cheek and asked with a smile.
"Actually, it's..."