This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [372]

Following her master on his adventures over the past two years, Theresa had encountered several deities.

There was the laid-back elder from Liyue who loved fishing with Luo Qing, the reclusive homebody who clung to him every night, and even the two rivals competing for the title of "harem leader."

Though these gods occasionally displayed their more eccentric sides—squabbling for attention or engaging in group antics—they never lost the essence of their divine nature.

Despite the playful banter and mischief, when faced with a crisis, they could instantly regain their composure and embody their divine stature.

This calm resilience came from centuries of experience and the confidence inherent to a god.

But the sight before her—a teary-eyed Furina, sniffling and crouched on the floor to pick up scattered documents—was...

Well, let's just say it didn't inspire confidence.

Was it just Theresa's imagination, or did Furina seem less like a Hydro Archon and more like a lovestruck maiden, constantly finding excuses to visit their house?

Sigh...

Luo Qing let out a quiet sigh, crouching down to help Furina gather the papers.

Just as he reached for a document, Furina snatched it away, her nose twitching as she looked at him with a pitiful and aggrieved expression.

"Didn't you say I'm doomed to lose? Why bother helping me now..."

"..."

Why's she acting all tsundere now?

"Sure, it's a guaranteed loss," Luo Qing replied casually. "But if you're dead set on charging ahead, I can lend you a hand."

"Re... really?"

Furina peeked up at him, her doubt clear in her eyes.

"Do you think I'd stop you from embarrassing yourself?"

"..."

"Hmph! As if I could lose—I am the Hydro Archon, the embodiment of wisdom and beauty!"

Furina stood up, wiping her tears and snot on her sleeve. Hands on her hips, she radiated confidence once more.

"Since you've sincerely come around, it's only right for me to give you a chance. Here, take these documents—organizing them is an unparalleled honor, working alongside the great Hydro Archon!"

With that, she shoved the stack of papers into Luo Qing's arms.

"..."

"And what are you going to do?"

"As the leader of this... uh, team, it's my job to analyze and deduce from the valuable clues you uncover. Now, stop talking and get to work."

With those words, Furina plopped herself onto the sofa and waved Luo Qing off lazily.

"..."

Damn it.

Luo Qing cursed inwardly.

He'd fallen for Furina's pity ploy!

Not long after, in the living room.

Thanks to the powers of Temporal Nullification, Luo Qing quickly skimmed through the mountain of documents Furina had brought.

Most of it consisted of trivial records about Lyney and Lynette's past—when they started performing, how they rose to fame, and so on.

Utterly useless. Nothing suggested any motive for murder.

"Where did you even find this stuff? It's completely pointless," Luo Qing said, turning to glance at Furina, who was lounging on the sofa.

Ever since he agreed to help, Furina had dumped all the work on him. Now, she was lying back, munching on tri-colored dango and reading novels with Theresa.

Absolutely outrageous.

Ugh... I shouldn't have gone soft earlier!

"That's impossible!" Furina sat up, indignation flashing in her eyes. "This came directly from the Pneuma Palace—it's a comprehensive record of every citizen in Fontaine!"

"Really..."

Luo Qing flipped through the files in his hand, considering his options.

Since Furina was destined to lose anyway, why not give her a small edge and increase the Traveler's challenge?

"So, does your Pneuma Palace have any records about Lyney and Lynette being affiliated with the Fatui?"

"What?!"

Furina's eyes widened in shock, her mouth still full of sweets.

"They're with the Fatui?! I... I didn't know that! So you're on the same side as them, aren't you?!"

"..."

"Who told you all Fatui agents work together?" Luo Qing flicked Furina's forehead with a sharp thunk.

"I'm currently an official envoy of Sumeru, here on a mission for the Little Dendro Archon. Lyney and Lynette belong to the Hearth organization under the Knave's command—they've got nothing to do with me."

"Besides, this little tidbit should be enough for you to make a scene at the opera house, don't you think?"

"Fatui..."

Furina pondered for a moment before a sly smile crept across her lips.

She sprang to her feet, standing on the sofa with hands on her hips, and pointed at Luo Qing.

"Hah! That explains everything. Just you wait—I'll put on a spectacular performance at the opera house!"

"..."

How silly...

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The day of Lyney's trial had arrived.

Over the past few days, with Navia's help, the Traveler and their companions had gathered evidence to prove Lyney's innocence.

Meanwhile, Furina, with Luo Qing's subtle hint, had constructed a dramatic narrative centered around Lyney's ties to the Fatui, complete with elaborate deductions.

But none of this concerned Luo Qing anymore.

He could easily guess how things would unfold. Thanks to the Void Terminal, he could watch everything through Navia's perspective or the devices worn by those in the opera house.

No need to waste the effort of attending in person.

Too much trouble.

That morning, as the trial began at the Ovidia Opera House, Luo Qing found himself at the central terminal of Fontaine's aquatic rail network.

This hub connected to all other locations, providing transport for citizens and visitors alike.

After sitting for a while and casually monitoring the trial through the Void Terminal, Luo Qing felt a tap on his shoulder.

Turning, he found an elegant woman in a luxurious Fontaine gown standing behind him.

"Master..."

The woman's face was partially veiled, her features obscured by fine gauze.

Even so, her presence turned heads, drawing envious glances from passersby who wondered how Luo Qing had charmed such a graceful and alluring lady.

"Yo, long time no see, Rosalyne."

Luo Qing greeted her with a teasing smile.

"You're looking more beautiful than ever—I'm almost tempted to fall for you myself."

"Master, you jest..."

Rosalyne lowered her head, a faint blush coloring her cheeks. She replied with deference,

"I am your maid. Your every command is mine to obey."

"Alright, alright, no more teasing."

Luo Qing shook his head and led Rosalyne toward the terminal exit.

"Now, do you remember your mission this time?"

"Of course."

Rosalyne nodded slightly, her tone calm.

"I am to persuade Arlecchino to follow your example and become your—"

"Stop, stop, no need to say the rest."

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T/N: ummm no other chapters today ill upload the missing ones tomorrow so like 8 tomorrow why? because of a matter of great importance! a girl asked me to play marvel rivals :3c cant let the yuri fantasies go to waste sowwwyy