Chapter 192

"From this day forward, Columbina pledges her loyalty to you... Ah!" Before she could finish speaking, Akio pulled her into his embrace.

"Hehe, Columbina, let me check what makes a Seelie beauty different from a mortal..." Akio grinned mischievously. The Seelie race—tch, tsk—was said to be the purest in the world.

Rosalyne suddenly understood and smirked as well, closing the door behind her before stepping back inside.

A long while later, Akio finally emerged carrying Columbina in his arms, with Rosalyne following closely behind.

Columbina's flawless, porcelain-like skin was flushed with lingering warmth, her expression one of exhaustion—thoroughly ravished.

Rosalyne wasn't faring much better, her legs trembling slightly as if something might spill out at any moment.

"Darling, you're too much! It's still daytime!" Rosalyne pouted, giving him a reproachful look.

"But weren't you just enjoying yourself, sweetheart?" Akio raised an eyebrow with a teasing smirk.

"Mmm..." Rosalyne's face reddened, and she lowered her head. She had been the loudest earlier, shocking the innocent Columbina with her shamelessness.

"Lord Akio, you're a bad man!" Columbina muttered weakly.

"Thank you for the compliment." Akio chuckled and opened a portal, taking the two women straight back to the Grand Narukami Shrine.

Akio had always believed in plucking flowers while they bloomed—why wait until they withered?

Well, now, among the Harbingers, two were his women.

And Columbina truly did possess power comparable to a god's.

At the shrine, by the time Akio and the others returned, the girls had already laid out a feast on the table. Preparing such a spread naturally took quite a bit of time.

"Lord Akio, you're back!" Kuki Miyuki smiled warmly as she saw him return.

"Huh? And who is this?" Miyuki looked at Columbina curiously.

But when she noticed the lingering flush on the girl's face, she understood everything. With a knowing smile, she took Columbina's hand and said, "You're also Lord Akio's woman, right? I'm Kuki Miyuki. What's your name?"

"Hello, I'm Columbina." The Seelie girl smiled softly. This girl was so gentle.

"Miyuki, come help me for a second." Rosalyne beckoned weakly—her legs were still unsteady!

Rosalyne had been spending a lot of time at the shrine lately and had grown quite close to Miyuki.

Now, the two were practically best friends, sharing everything.

"Ah, what's wrong with you...?" Miyuki hurried over to support the wobbly Rosalyne.

"Lord Akio... filled me up..." Rosalyne whispered in Miyuki's ear.

"Eh? You guys in the morning...?" Miyuki's face instantly turned red at the lewd implication.

"Don't say anything else, I can barely hold it in." Rosalyne shook her head, looking miserable. "Miyuki, help me back to my room—I need to clean up!"

"Ah, okay!" Miyuki quickly guided Rosalyne back to her quarters.

"Come on, let's eat." Akio grinned, holding Columbina's delicate hand as he led her to the dining table.

"Akio!"

"Lord Akio~"

Lumine and Ayaka called out sweetly when they saw him.

"Akio! You're back!" Paimon floated over excitedly. "Hehe, Miyuki's cooking is so good! Perfectly seasoned."

"You little glutton." Akio sighed in amusement.

"Ehehe, I just can't resist good food!" Paimon poked her fingers together sheepishly.

"Oh, is that all? Akio, you don't even know how much she ate!" Lumine put her hands on her hips. "I made a plate of Golden Shrimp Balls, and the moment I turned away, this little gremlin devoured half of them! I had to make another batch."

"Lumine's Golden Shrimp Balls are just too delicious! Sorry~" Paimon pouted.

"Hahaha! Let Paimon eat if she wants. We've got plenty of ingredients anyway." Akio laughed heartily.

"Ehehe! See, Lumine? Akio spoils me so much!" Paimon kicked her tiny feet in the air, her eyes sparkling like stars.

"Hmph! Don't I spoil you too?" Lumine crossed her arms, staring at Paimon with a dangerous glint in her eyes.

"Ehe, of course you do! You're my bestest travel buddy!" Paimon giggled.

"That's more like it! I was about to say—if you think I don't spoil you enough, you can just follow Akio from now on." Lumine huffed.

"Ehehe, I do like Akio! But I'll still stick with you." Paimon hugged Lumine. "I'm Teyvat's best guide! I'll travel all seven nations with you. We're the best partners."

"Paimon..." Lumine nodded, hugging the little fairy back. Sure, Paimon was a glutton, but when it came to important things, she never wavered.

She could trust Paimon with everything. Their bond, forged through countless adventures, had long transcended life and death.

"Alright, enough sentimentality. Let's sit down and eat. Rosalyne and Miyuki will join us once they're done freshening up." Akio chuckled. "This is Columbina, the Third Harbinger of the Fatui. From now on, she'll be your sister too."

Lumine and Ayaka examined the girl with curiosity. She looked so ethereal!

But she was a Harbinger? None of the Fatui's top agents were pushovers. This girl definitely wasn't as innocent as she appeared.

Before long, Rosalyne and Miyuki returned. Rosalyne had changed into a striking crimson gown.

Normally, such a bold color would look gaudy, but Rosalyne's curves and regal beauty carried it effortlessly. Even Lumine had to admit—aside from her abrasive personality, Rosalyne was undeniably stunning.

Once everyone was seated, the meal officially began.

...

Midway through dinner, a shrine maiden suddenly entered.

"Lord Akio!" The maiden bowed respectfully. "A woman claiming to be the Divine Priestess of Watatsumi Island requests an audience."

"Sangonomiya Kokomi?" Akio raised an eyebrow. "What does she want? Did she mention her purpose?"

"No, but Lord Akio, she seemed quite anxious." The shrine maiden shook her head.

"I see." Akio nodded. "Bring her in."

"As you command." The maiden bowed again and withdrew.

Moments later, hurried footsteps approached—Sangonomiya Kokomi rushed into the dining hall, her expression urgent.

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