mesbooks Chapter 74: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [74]
Chapter 74: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [74]
Chapter 74 - This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [74]Through the Raiden Shogun's gaze, Ei observed the man standing before the Tenryou Commission, locking eyes with the Shogun. There was something strangely appealing about his face—something that made her heart skip a beat.
It was a sensation she hadn't felt in a long time.
Ever since retreating into the Plane of Euthymia in pursuit of eternity, she had distanced herself from all unnecessary emotions. Yet now, any slight emotional fluctuation was all too noticeable.
"Why...?"
Ei frowned, puzzled at her sudden feelings.
Was her training not sufficient...?
After a brief hesitation, she dismissed her focus from the Raiden Shogun's perspective and shut her eyes, resuming her meditation.
Meanwhile...
Watching the fearless and unimpressed Luo Qing below, the Raiden Shogun allowed a faint smile to curve her lips.
"How interesting..."
She turned slightly to address the person behind her, her voice cool:
"Bring him to me. I'll handle this personally."
The black-haired girl standing behind her, her face concealed by a Tengu mask, looked momentarily startled. Why was the Shogun summoning someone over a mere exchange of glances? And... was it her imagination, or did the Shogun's cheeks just flush slightly?
"Yes, Shogun. And his crime...?"
"His crime...?"
The Raiden Shogun scoffed, her voice low and commanding:
"Possession of multiple Visions. More than one."
"Understood..." the masked girl replied, retreating respectfully from the room.
After handing the letter to Kujou Kamaji, Luo Qing had little interest in the man's love-struck ramblings. With the Raiden Shogun no longer staring down at him, he made a few polite farewells and left Tenshukaku.
He didn't believe the Raiden Shogun could sense what he'd done; even Liyue's Zhongli hadn't noticed the use of his special cards.
Fifteen Affection Boost Cards had earned him a +15 with Ei and +22.5 with the Raiden Shogun—certainly a worthwhile trade.
At the very least, they wouldn't be inclined to strike him down on a whim.
Crossing the large bridge in front of Tenshukaku, Luo Qing was just about to head to Hanamizaka to grab some street snacks when hurried footsteps caught his attention from behind.
Turning, he saw a black-haired girl wearing a crimson Tengu mask, her chest conspicuously prominent, leading a squad of soldiers towards him at a brisk pace.
Before he could react, the soldiers had already encircled him.
As he was about to speak, the black-haired girl stepped forward, her voice cold:
"By the decree of the Shogun, you are to be arrested for the illegal possession of multiple Visions. Take him!"
"Huh?"
Luo Qing was utterly bewildered. His three Visions were securely stored in his system inventory and hadn't left it since he entered Inazuma City. How could they possibly know?
"Umm... Excuse me, ma'am... Is it possible you've got the wrong person...?" Luo Qing stammered, raising his hands defensively as he took a step back. But the encircling soldiers ignored his protests, advancing steadily.
"This is... a misunderstanding, really..." he tried again, contemplating whether he should activate Zero Time to escape.
If the Raiden Shogun herself had issued the order, then being taken in was risky. He wasn't entirely confident he could evade her if it came to that. The
Kujou Sara's voice was firm.
"The Shogun is the ultimate arbiter of Inazuman law. If you report the situation truthfully, I believe she will make a fair and just decision," Ayaka replied confidently.
"Hmph. Very well, I'll leave him in your care for now, Lady Kamisato."
With a final glance at Luo Qing, Kujou Sara turned and departed, the soldiers following in her wake.
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T/N: Ayaka came in with the clutch! hehe
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