Qingce Island, an undisclosed camp.
Lush flowers and grass, birdsong and fragrance.
A scene of peace, beauty, and vibrant life.
Here stood a few simple, unadorned wooden huts.
Originally built by Qin Yu for a few gods to reside in.
But...
A camp with just a few small wooden huts was clearly insufficient to house the ever-increasing number of girls.
Qin Yu's primary task was to expand "big wooden houses" that everyone could move into.
Let's take stock of the personnel here.
The order is not by rank.
Inazuma: Ei (Raiden Shogun), Yae Miko, Kamisato Ayaka, Yoimiya, Shirasagi Chirino, Sangonomiya Kokomi, Kujou Sara, Kapatia
Sumeru: Lesser Lord Kusanali (Nahida), Nilou (God of Flowers)
Snezhnaya: The Tsaritsa, Sandrone, Columbia
Liyue: Keqing, Yelan
Fontaine: Miss Furina
A Traveler from who knows where, Lumine.
And...
"Miss Barbara, Miss Eula."
Qin Yu looked at the two women before him, feeling surprised.
From the looks of it, Yelan and Lumine must have decided to bring them.
But why would two foreigners come to Qingce Island?
It couldn't be for sightseeing and experiencing local customs, could it?
"In any case... nice to meet you all."
After a brief moment of surprise, Qin Yu went to the doorway and politely extended his hand.
Any further questions could be put aside for now.
He would surely get his answers after some conversation.
"Mr. Qin Yu, hello."
A clear and pleasant voice rang out, invigorating the spirit.
The first to respond to Qin Yu was the maiden named Barbara.
Her face was sweet, her skin fair and tender.
Her light golden hair was tied into spiral twin ponytails.
A pure white dress outlined the girl's somewhat youthful, still developing figure.
A chest just beginning to fill out, a slender waist, and delicate legs clad in fine white stockings.
Barbara, simply standing there, embodied beauty.
Bathed in sunlight, she exuded an even more sacred aura, making one want to pray to her.
"..."
Qin Yu shook Barbara's small hand, then let go.
But the soft, delicate feeling lingered in his heart.
She was a pure, beautiful, and energetic girl.
He thought so, smiling slightly.
Then he looked at the silent Miss Eula.
"..."
At this moment, Miss Eula stood with her arms crossed, staring intently at Qin Yu.
Unlike the sweet and adorable Barbara,
She had a cold and aloof demeanor, unapproachable.
Her attire combined aristocratic elegance with knightly competence, spirited and heroic yet graceful.
A full bosom threatening to spill forth, a flexible waist.
Round and plump thighs, tightly encased in over-the-knee boots, creating a tantalizing "absolute territory."
Such a graceful and sexy figure was immensely visually striking.
She was indeed a very charming woman.
But...
Just as Qin Yu smiled warmly, awaiting a handshake.
"Hmph."
Eula suddenly snorted, glaring at Qin Yu.
Her fierce expression seemed to scream "I'm unhappy."
Looking back, she had been pen pals with Qin Yu for a while.
During her dark times of being ostracized and persecuted by others, Qin Yu was her only friend and warmth.
Now, she had already joined the Knights.
Crossing the sea for thousands of miles, solely to meet in person.
"You're right in front of me, and you still don't recognize me?"
"As expected, everything you wrote in your letters was just bragging."
"You even said you'd teach me some sword techniques..."
"After all the anticipation I had, wanting to learn all your moves before taking revenge on you."
Thinking this, Eula's expression grew colder. After shaking Qin Yu's hand, she turned her face away and remained silent.
Adopting the air of a haughty older sister.
"?"
Qin Yu was stunned. What was going on?
He shouldn't have done anything to offend Miss Eula, should he?
Why was it like encountering an enemy?
"Mr. Qin Yu! Please don't misunderstand, she's just..."
Barbara, sensing the stiff atmosphere, quickly waved her hands.
At the same time, she looked at Eula and stomped her foot.
Didn't you rush to see Mr. Qin Yu earlier?
Why are you like this now...
"It's fine, I understand."
Qin Yu coughed lightly.
He didn't think much of it, merely assuming the Miss Eula before him had a cold personality.
There were plenty of difficult people to deal with.
If they couldn't get along, why should he force his warmth onto her coldness?
Thinking this, he smiled, not taking it to heart.
He turned and gave the girls inside a look of apology, then walked out of the small wooden hut.
"Two friends from Mondstadt, what business do you have with me?"
Qin Yu said, glancing at the secretary.
Was it you who brought so many people here?
If you don't do your job well, you'll be severely punished.
"Heh, let these two beautiful ladies explain."
His personal secretary Yelan played with the dice in her hand, smiling lazily and mysteriously.
In other words, slacking off.
"Mr. Qin Yu, it's like this."
Barbara took out a letter from her personal bag and solemnly handed it to Qin Yu.
He took it and read through it.
"Acting Grand Master, Jean."
"The guidance of the Anemo Archon... and the Abyss Order?"
Qin Yu glanced at it briefly and understood.
This Acting Grand Master Jean wished to establish a cooperative relationship with Inazuma.
Therefore, for the envoy, Barbara, representing the Church, was sent.
And Eula represented the Knights.
Regarding the content of the letter.
The increasingly active Abyss Order in Teyvat was understandable.
But...
The guidance of the Anemo Archon? The Lyre of Winds?
Qin Yu recalled the voice of the young man during the Archon War.
The Anemo Archon Barbatos should be in Inazuma.
What was his purpose?
"In any case, you two wait in the wooden hut over there for a while."
"We'll discuss the specific matters after we're done here."
Qin Yu suppressed his thoughts for the moment and put away the letter.
Since they were envoys from Mondstadt, they had to be treated well.
With more and more people arriving, settling them down was becoming quite a headache.
He could only free up a small wooden hut for now.
It would be expanded soon anyway, so it wasn't a big problem.
With the Omni-Universal Matrix mecha swarm, both fighting and building houses were effortless.
"Mhm, thank you, Mr. Qin Yu."
Barbara nodded, indicating her understanding.
But she was still observing Qin Yu, hesitant to speak.
Mr. Qin Yu always had a relaxed smile on his face.
But...!
"What is it, Miss Barbara?"
Qin Yu smiled and asked proactively.
"Um, actually, I'm Lumine's friend."
Barbara raised her pretty face, seemingly having made a decision.
She took a step forward, placed her hands on her chest, and took a deep breath.
At this moment, she was both the most devout priestess and a kind maiden who wished to bring smiles and happiness to everyone.
"So?"
Qin Yu raised an eyebrow, vaguely sensing something was amiss.
Why are you so nervous? I won't eat you.
"Lumine told me you were cursed by the Abyss Order."
Barbara suddenly stepped forward, avoiding Eula beside her, her expression worried.
Such a serious matter, and Mr. Qin Yu is still hiding it?
"When was I...!"
Qin Yu instinctively stepped back, about to deny it.
This is slander, slander!
"I know everything, Mr. Qin Yu!"
Seeing the "patient" still trying to evade the issue, Barbara puffed out her cheeks.
When it came to professional fields like treatment, the maiden became exceptionally serious.
Moreover...
She had often heard stories about Mr. Qin Yu, even when she was in Mondstadt.
For such a hero who had changed Inazuma, she naturally held a feeling of curiosity and admiration.
But when she came to Inazuma and found Lumine, she heard bad news.
"The curse of the Abyss Order."
For the sake of Inazuma, Mr. Qin Yu, disregarding his own safety, single-handedly fought against the monster tide and the Abyss Order, saving the Sacred Sakura.
Even though he was cursed, he endured it, not wanting others to worry.
Barbara understood.
Just like the stories sung by bards.
A brave knight, burdened by a curse.
And when he was utterly despairing, intending to leave silently, a princess would appear and gently save him.
Although Barbara was not a princess, but...!
"Please let me, as a priestess, lift the curse for you, Mr. Qin Yu!"
Barbara said in a voice only the two of them could hear, her small face filled with determination.
It's okay, she'll keep it a secret from others!
"???"
What is going on!
"Wait a minute, Miss Barbara, let me explain!"
Just as the two were arguing, trying to persuade each other.
They didn't notice the forgotten Miss Eula.
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The three in a classic "white education" pose were inexplicably activated.
"..."
Eula lowered her head slightly, her hanging hand slowly clenching.
She bit her lip lightly, her whole body trembling slightly.
Looking like a tsundere loser.
...
ps: My head hurts. If the author can write the next chapter normally, it will be posted. If not, there will only be one update. I'm sorry.