The atmosphere quietly tensed.
"?"
Yae's expression was outwardly calm, but inwardly, she cast a wistful glance at Makoto.
She had promised to help her win a game once, as "punishment" for Kazuha.
Sister, is this also part of the plan?
"Cough... In any case, let's start by choosing from Sara!"
Makoto innocently picked up her teacup, attempting to charm her way out of it.
Meanwhile, she skillfully pushed her good subordinate forward.
Makoto, with her lively personality, could become quite cunning when playing games.
"Truth... or Dare?"
Kujou Sara sat up straight, but couldn't help but look at Yae with hesitation.
How should this game be played?
Inazuma was in a time of peace, and her daily life was rather quiet and monotonous.
After work, apart from training, she would only spend time cuddling with the Raiden Shogun plushie.
When it came to games, she was naturally clueless.
What if she embarrassed herself in front of Her Excellency, the General...
No, this small test was not a reason to back down.
"I choose truth."
Kujou Sara took a deep breath, puffing out her chest, which rose and fell with her breath.
At this moment, she looked solemn, like a warrior about to enter the battlefield for a great battle with Qin Yu.
"Truth, huh... Then I'll have to think about it."
Qin Yu took another sip of wine, mumbling.
The burning sensation from the alcohol was starting to take over his brain.
He looked at Kujou Sara, who was lowering her head slightly, seemingly letting him do as he pleased, and a strange smile appeared on his face.
"Yu, you're drunk."
Yae frowned, looking at Qin Yu, who was swaying, and said with concern.
If it weren't for Kujou Sara being present, she would have already helped him to rest.
"How could I be? I'm not drunk!"
Qin Yu shook his head confidently and spoke with bravado in front of the great leader.
"I'm very happy that Makoto, Yae, and everyone else can reunite."
As he spoke, he let out a soft "yi" and rubbed his eyes.
Strange, why are there four great leaders?
Is today a quadruple celebration?
"..."
Yae watched Qin Yu, who was chuckling and his face turning even redder, and sighed silently.
Since Yu was in good spirits, she naturally wouldn't say anything to dampen the mood.
However...
A gentle breeze blew, bringing a hint of coolness.
Yae subconsciously touched her lower abdomen, and a complex expression flickered in her slightly lowered beautiful purple eyes.
It was truly remarkable that Yu could still be so relaxed now.
If she were to reveal that matter now...
Just as she slightly parted her lips, as if she had made up her mind to say something.
"Truth... I've thought of it!"
Qin Yu suddenly clenched his fist and hit his thigh, his eyes lighting up.
At this moment, he hadn't noticed the dangerous gaze of the great leader.
"Ask away, I'll tell you everything."
Kujou Sara looked up, met Qin Yu's gaze, and mustered her spirits.
But in reality, having drunk quite a bit of wine next to Yae, her head was also spinning, and her thoughts were chaotic.
For some reason, she thought of the legend of Qin Yu interrogating the Traveler in his basement.
Could Mr. Qin Yu take this opportunity to interrogate her?
"Then... what is the thing you want to do most right now?" Qin Yu asked.
"What I want to do?"
Kujou Sara was stunned by the question and a little surprised.
She looked at Qin Yu, whose smile was casual, and gradually understood.
Yes, this was just a game.
She had been taking it too seriously.
But... what she wanted to do?
"Only to become stronger."
Kujou Sara murmured, her calm gaze revealing her seriousness.
Only in this way could she better protect Her Excellency, the General, achieve her ideals, and alleviate her burdens.
"Become stronger, huh."
Qin Yu nodded noncommittally, not surprised.
It was in line with Kujou Sara's meticulous and extremely serious personality.
Most importantly, it was her exceptionally fervent loyalty to Yae.
But...
"This answer is too boring."
Qin Yu took another drink, a mischievous smile appearing on his face.
Since it was a game, it shouldn't be so serious; there should be some fun.
Even though he had always considered himself a decent person.
"Mm, Sara is too reserved."
Yae nodded in agreement, appearing as someone who had been through it.
Seizing the rare opportunity to play the role of a game expert, the great leader wouldn't miss it.
"Exactly, being too serious will easily lead to getting stuck in a rut."
Makoto chuckled, covering her mouth, and playfully nudged her sister.
She could joke about Yae being self-isolated for five hundred years with Yae Miko for a lifetime.
Yae: ?
Black marks +1
"Mr. Qin Yu, I'll punish myself with a drink, please guide me."
After secretly reflecting on "game expert" Yae's "guidance," Kujou Sara also realized that she had been a bit of a spoilsport.
Thinking of this, she raised her slightly tipsy eyes and fixed them on Qin Yu.
The only way forward was to seek help from Mr. Qin Yu.
A game novice seeking help online.
"Heh... guidance? Guidance is what I do best!"
Qin, who was already tipsy, triggered the keyword and revealed a rather self-satisfied smile on his face.
It's not that he was bragging.
If you don't believe him, you can go ask Ayaka, his "little cotton jacket," and Nilou.
Weren't they all well-behaved and grew under his careful guidance?
Although the growth of his second "little cotton jacket," Nilou, had another meaning.
"Please guide me, Mr. Qin Yu!"
Kujou Sara's eyes lit up, and she leaned forward.
Her inadvertently swaying magnificent chest, constrained by the elastic tight-fitting outfit, was like a bouncing Slime, quite visually striking.
"Listen closely, I have a unique secret technique to become stronger."
Qin Yu said confidently and was about to launch into a lengthy explanation.
"..."
Yae and Makoto exchanged glances, both intrigued.
They were also very curious about what this secret technique to become stronger was.
"I'll tell you... there was once a man named Saitama..."
Qin, leaning in towards the three women, said mysteriously.
Things like doing push-ups, squats, and long-distance running every day.
After a seemingly serious drunken rambling.
"There's actually such a training method!"
Kujou Sara murmured, having never heard of the training methods of a certain mysterious world's mortal.
Long-distance running and squats were understandable.
But... what did push-ups mean?
For a moment, she was completely taken in and a little dazed.
"Could this be some kind of divine ability?"
Yae pondered for a moment, her gaze also becoming serious.
According to Qin Yu's description, he was indeed an unfathomable powerhouse.
"It's obvious that Yu is just making things up while drunk,"
Makoto shook her head, looking at her not-so-bright sister with sympathy.
Could the legend that pregnancy makes one dumber be true?
Meanwhile, Kujou Sara had already begun to ask for advice.
"Push-ups are..."
Qin gave instructions and demonstrated personally.
By the way, he added weights.
It wasn't entirely fabricated; it could indeed help with cultivation.
Kujou Sara naturally saw some of the tricks and tried to follow along.
Then...
"Move your feet back a bit, sink your shoulders."
Qin watched her perky, upturned buttocks, and the heavy black Slime pressing against the ground, forming a full arc, and fell into contemplation.
This posture was too non-standard!
Clearly, Kujou Sara had lost the first round of the game.
...
Speaking of which, when did "Truth or Dare" turn into "Dare"?