The air was silent.
Qin Yu stiffened, turning his head to stare directly at Sangonomiya Kokomi.
Had he heard correctly?!
"Mr. Qin Yu, Miss Furina?"
Sangonomiya Kokomi, who had remained silent, observing the situation, pursed her lips and said hesitantly.
A blush of unnaturalness appeared on her delicate and cute face.
Mr. Qin Yu...
Staring at her like that suddenly made her feel shy.
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"My apologies."
Qin Yu, realizing his lapse in composure, withdrew his gaze.
But the shock in his heart still lingered.
He had thought it was already quite impressive that Sangonomiya Kokomi, at such a young age, managed Watatsumi Island as the Divine Priestess.
But he never expected...
The small Komore Teahouse truly gathered too many extraordinary girls.
"Do you like this news?"
Miss Furina's lips curved slightly, seemingly enjoying Qin Yu's reaction.
The starry sky of Teyvat was false.
In her eyes, the myriad forms of life were merely puppets with pre-written scripts, acting according to their predetermined fates.
But with this man, everything was unpredictable.
She enjoyed this feeling of surprise and anticipation.
"What should I do?"
Qin Yu lowered his voice, seeking guidance from Miss Furina.
That was one of the Seven Dragon Lords!
"Engage in more in-depth exchanges with her, what else can you do?"
Miss Furina glanced at Qin Yu strangely, wondering why he would ask such a foolish question.
Don't tell me you're not interested.
"Wait, am I that kind of person?!"
Qin Yu choked, momentarily speechless.
In-depth exchanges... and several times at that.
He was a respectable person!
"Tch, you can fool innocent young girls, but don't fool yourself."
"You've already done things like that many times, haven't you."
Miss Furina rolled her eyes, saying with disdain.
"What have I done? Don't slander me."
Qin Yu averted his gaze guiltily, trying to maintain his image in front of Miss Furina.
He didn't know which one she was referring to.
"Still pretending? We've done it together."
Miss Furina smiled.
"?"
Qin Yu's body trembled. When did that happen?
"As long as you connect through spiritual power..."
Miss Furina, as if not noticing Qin Yu's expression, explained.
In-depth exchange, of course, meant a spiritual resonance, awakening memories within the bloodline.
What else could it be?
My upright Grand Inquisitor.
You weren't just thinking about... impure things, were you?
"Oh, I see."
Qin Yu finally understood, scratching his head with some embarrassment.
Furina, naturally scheming, was digging a pit for him again.
"Alright, my guidance is over."
Miss Furina waved her hand, about to enter her slacking state again.
"Is that all?"
Qin Yu's expression was peculiar as he asked subconsciously.
As a deity, was this all she had to say?
Besides, Sangonomiya Kokomi's situation didn't seem to concern him much.
"I don't have anything to give you right now."
"Except..."
She deliberately drew out her words at the crucial point.
"Except?"
Qin Yu leaned closer, close enough to hear her soft breaths.
"...Me."
"?"
Qin Yu's mouth twitched, and he silently turned his head to look at her, his face full of helplessness.
Could she stop joking and teasing him?
"I'm very serious."
Miss Furina lazily propped her face up, murmuring.
Suddenly, she took Qin Yu's hand.
To his surprised gaze, she slowly placed it on her chest.
"What are you doing?!"
Qin Yu's body jolted, unable to focus on the soft sensation transmitted from his hand.
This was definitely a setup!
"Shh... you don't want Sangonomiya Kokomi to notice, do you?"
"Listen carefully, for the second heartbeat."
Furina revealed a devilish smile and said faintly.
Bathed in the sunlight, her skin glowed with a faint luster like warm jade.
The strands of hair on her forehead swayed gently in the wind, enchanting.
"..."
Qin Yu's eyes suddenly widened.
Furina's eye, which had been covered, was finally revealed.
Completely different from her clear, sea-like right eye.
It was murky, cold.
And carried a hint of hysterical madness.
[Qin Yu... How dare you betray the Heavenly Principles...]
[You, and all the gods... all deserve judgment!!]
At that moment, the elegant lady before him seemed to have completely transformed.
But soon, that yandere, dark-feeling aura dissipated.
The elegant Miss Furina returned.
"Did you see it, my Grand Inquisitor?"
"This is the remnant soul of the previous Hydro Archon, sealed by me."
After speaking with Lesser Lord Kusanali, she had already decided on a path.
The realization of justice always came with sacrifice.
When the source of water was polluted, there was only the path of complete self-judgment.
So...
"I will give you the Heart of Hydro then."
Furina's tone was alluring as she playfully winked at Qin Yu.
As if mentioning a trivial matter.
"..."
Qin Yu stared at her faint smile, but a chill ran down his spine.
He hadn't expected Miss Furina to bear such a terrifying existence.
To uphold her sense of justice, she would even judge herself?
He opened his mouth, but could only say in a low voice:
"How can I help you, Miss Furina?"
Even the Dendro Archon, who had resisted the corruption of forbidden knowledge, had tacitly agreed to this method?
The atmosphere became somber.
"Heh... then hurry and come to my side, Grand Inquisitor."
"But before that, you should worry about yourself."
Miss Furina's lips curved slightly, and her gaze slowly moved downwards.
Qin Yu was stunned for a moment.
Worry about himself, what did that mean?
Then...
"Wh-what are you doing?"
A clear voice suddenly from afar made Qin Yu tremble.
It was over.
Only then did he belatedly realize.
His hand was still placed on Miss Furina's somewhat meager chest.
Small, and also very cute.
This was the last thought that flashed through Qin Yu's mind.
Open the door, the Court of Fontaine's judiciary!
...
"In short, I'm sorry."
Qin Yu sat there with his head bowed, apologizing sincerely.
Before him were Sangonomiya Kokomi, and two cute girls.
Nahida and Nilou.
Incidentally, Miss Furina had temporarily left.
Hmm, Paimon's screams from afar were getting louder.
"Teacher, bad."
Nilou hugged Nahida, her face puffed up indignantly.
Even the obedient little white-haired loli nodded in agreement.
"I...!"
Qin Yu's face fell, and his body began to petrify.
It was over, he had been disliked by his little cotton-padded jacket.
This was slander, slander!
...
After some appeasement.
Fortunately, his little cotton-padded jacket was still his little cotton-padded jacket.
Qin Yu once again picked up the little white-haired loli and placed her on his lap, enjoying her feeding him sweets.
Beside him, the good student Nilou was brewing tea, gentle and considerate.
Life was really good.
"...Perhaps I came at the wrong time."
Sangonomiya Kokomi looked at them, biting her lip.
She suddenly felt like she was suffering from a new form of bullying called "snuggling."
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"Wait, Miss Sangonomiya."
Qin Yu called out to her, sincerely saying:
"This is a rare opportunity, join us, let's have an in-depth exchange together."
Sangonomiya Kokomi:?