"Indeed, I am sure I want to spar," Eula said, her chin lifted slightly, her beautiful eyes filled with a fighting spirit. "We agreed to go to the Enkanomiya. This is the perfect opportunity to test the results of my training for it."
Bathed in the morning sun, the knightess stood with her arms crossed. As she moved, her proud chest seemed to subtly hint at what lay beneath.
"Such immense pressure."
"But... are your clothes really suitable for sparring?" Qin Yu asked, his expression peculiar as he tactfully reminded her.
"My clothes?" Eula blinked slightly, instinctively turning sideways to examine herself. Unlike the neat and capable knightly attire she wore when they first met, she was now in what looked like a form-fitting sports outfit. Since it was spring and the weather was warm, the fabric was naturally light and elastic. Her slender waist, shapely hips, and long, well-formed legs showcased her incredibly alluring curves without reservation. Eula's figure was such that those who understood, understood.
Qin Yu’s gaze lingered for a few moments. But the next second, the air grew cold. This wasn’t a metaphor. Solid ice had genuinely appeared before him, ready to strike at any moment.
"Where are you looking!" Eula’s fierce voice, laced with a maiden's shame and anger, demanded. She covered her chest with one hand, her eyebrows furrowed. "An unruly fellow like you should be locked up in the Knights' detention room!"
Before the knightess could enact her righteous judgment and teach Qin Yu a lesson, "Ahem, I was merely appreciating the beautiful scenery with an admirer's eye. Is there something wrong with that?" Qin Yu explained with a straight face. "Let's talk this out properly, no need to draw your sword."
"You...!" Seeing Qin Yu deliberately playing dumb, the outwardly cold Eula instantly lost her composure.
"Die!"
*Swish—!*
In her shame and fury, several sword lights flashed.
"Wait a minute! I'm your confidant, your pen pal!" Qin Yu easily dodged. Of course, these few sword swings weren't serious.
"Hmph, who's your confidant? Let's spar quickly," Eula said haughtily, turning her face away, feigning composure. Spring had arrived. The brilliant sun shone brighter, and her cheeks felt exceptionally hot. This unfamiliar feeling made her both angry and annoyed. As a sinner of the Lawrence family, no one had ever dared to tease her like this. It was like the first time she received a reply. It was merely the ramblings of a sinner, yet she had to respond. Wasn't Qin Yu afraid of being tainted by the ill fortune of a sinner's bloodline?
"Sorry, I didn't mean to be frivolous with you," Qin Yu scratched his head, realizing he had been inappropriate. He considered himself a decent person.
"...It's also my fault for overreacting." Eula's eyelashes fluttered upon hearing Qin Yu's apology. She turned to look at him, her tone a bit awkward. For the tsundere knightess, such a "frank" admission was already quite rare.
"Not at all, Miss Eula, the elegant and beautiful," Qin Yu cleared his throat ostentatiously, causing the lovely lady to chuckle. "Even if you say so... I'll remember this offense." After a standard tsundere remark, Eula's cheeks were slightly flushed. She raised her hand to adjust the strands of hair falling on her shoulders. The action helped to slightly calm her rippling emotions. As a Mondstadt noble, she was not good at handling appreciative glances from the opposite sex. After all, Qin Yu was the first person to truly acknowledge her. And for a girl, the first time was always different.
"Let's talk about how we should spar," Qin Yu coughed lightly, cooperating by changing the subject.
"Let's spar by..." Eula pondered, unable to decide for a moment.
"How about a shooting contest?" Qin Yu suddenly suggested.
"Shooting? How do we compete?" Eula's interest was piqued. The competitive knightess had also taken the time to practice her archery in the past few days, which had previously embarrassed her. She was no longer a shooting idiot. Qin Yu, just you wait to be greatly surprised.
"We'll see who can knock down more petals," Qin Yu said, taking out an item and handing it to Eula.
"What is this? It's completely different from that laser gun earlier."
"We can't use real weapons for such a thing. This is actually a water gun." It could still shoot, so it wasn't a big deal.
"..." Eula held the water gun, her gaze curious. But she quickly realized, "Isn't this just a toy for children!"
"You could say that, and it wouldn't be wrong."
"What—?" Eula aimed the water gun at Qin Yu. "Give you one chance to rephrase that. Do you think I'm an easily fooled little girl?!"
"Ahem, what I mean is... a water gun is still a gun, not much difference." Qin Yu performed a salute in the style of Fontaine, forcing an explanation. Seeing Eula still unconvinced, he continued, "Besides, this water gun has a complex structure; ordinary people can't figure it out."
"Really?" Eula recalled those amazing mechs and automatons, half-believing. She pulled the trigger, but there was no reaction. "Haven't you loaded it with water yet?" She instinctively turned the water gun towards herself. At that moment, her fingertip inadvertently touched a hidden button. Qin Yu, who had been watching the fun, changed his expression.
"Wait, that's the safety mechanism."
But it was already too late.
*Splat!* Water sprayed everywhere. Eula was hit by the water gun, looking like a drenched, stray cat. Her light sportswear was also soaked.
Drip, drip.
For a moment, the air was silent.
"???" Eula stared blankly, seemingly not having processed what happened. This wasn't about accuracy anymore. How could someone be so foolish as to shoot themselves!
"Pfft." Qin Yu couldn't help but laugh. The knightess's bewildered expression was adorable. But the next second, he couldn't laugh anymore.
"Qin... Yu...!" Eula gritted her teeth and aimed the gun at Qin Yu again. *kuAiδugg* She's holding a grudge, but for what? She wanted revenge now!
"Wait, I'm not laughing anymore!"
"Stop right there—!"
An unconventional spar using water guns began.
...
Just as the battle here entered its climax.
In the distance, on the path leading here.
"You want me to pay attention to the details of Mr. Qin Yu's interactions with the Cryo Archon?" Sandrone asked. "Miss Yelan." "Such a request, I'm afraid I don't quite understand." Two graceful figures appeared.
"The Tsaritsa is noble, and I'm merely worried that Qin Yu might inadvertently commit some offensive act," Sandrone sighed lightly, fiddling with her brown hair with her fingertips. "The Puppet Lady is just caring for her companion, what malicious intentions could she have?"
"I see. As Mr. Qin Yu's secretary, I will pay attention," Yelan's lips curled into a smile. "Does anyone really dare to defy a deity? How interesting."
"Very well, today..." Before she could finish speaking, faint sounds of male and female bickering could be heard from afar.
"?" As everyone knows, there is only one man on Seirai Island. That is Qin Yu. Is he getting cozy with another girl?
"My companion is quite energetic," Sandrone smiled kindly and walked towards the source of the sound. She wondered who the other "stray cat" was this time!