Genshin Impact: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable-Chapter 423: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable []
Chapter 423 - This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [423]
The next day, at dawn, the group set off early.
Since Lumine had met Luo Qing, this was the first time she'd seen him so anxious.
Last night, when she mentioned returning to the Court of Fontaine, he had even shamelessly threatened to cling to her leg to stop her from leaving.
Considering they were old friends—and Luo Qing had once saved her life from Scaramouche (even though, in hindsight, it seemed like a rehearsed act between two partners)—she reluctantly agreed to accompany him for another visit to Elynas's heart.
There were several routes into Elynas's body: one via the Foam Village and another through the underwater caves beneath Elynas's head.
But no matter the route, one issue was unavoidable: diving.
For Lumine, a seasoned traveler, diving was a non-issue. The same went for Luo Qing, a Fatui Harbinger accustomed to challenging conditions.
The problem lay with Charlotte.
Though the Steambird reporter had some basic swimming skills, cave diving wasn't something that could be done with casual training. For her, this was far beyond her expertise.
"Um..." Charlotte hesitated before speaking.
"Mr. Luo Qing, Lumine, you two go ahead. I'll wait for you here."
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"This..."
Lumine glanced at Charlotte, then at Luo Qing.
This was Luo Qing's mission—she was just leading the way.
"Charlotte, will you be okay alone?" Luo Qing asked calmly.
While he could take Charlotte along, the underwater environment was complex, and she was just an ordinary young woman. This was inside Elynas's body—if anything happened, having her there would restrict his actions.
"Don't worry about me, Mr. Luo Qing," Charlotte said with a gentle smile. "There aren't any monsters around here. I'll be perfectly safe on my own!"
"That's true..." Paimon nodded in agreement.
"Lumine and I explored this area before, and there really aren't any monsters nearby."
"In that case..."
Luo Qing suddenly had an idea. "Paimon, why don't you stay with Charlotte and keep her company?"
"Eh?!" Paimon was shocked.
Why am I part of his plan now?!
"I..."
Before Paimon could object, Luo Qing quickly added, "We're likely to be down there for a while. Charlotte would definitely get bored alone. Why not stay with her and keep her entertained?"
"And afterward, when you visit my place, I'll have Makoto and Bu'er cook whatever you want."
"Wh-Whatever I want?!"
Paimon froze, her expression stiffening.
She had dined at Luo Qing's place before and had experienced firsthand the incredible culinary skills of Makoto and Bu'er—two former Archons turned household chefs.
Their cooking was unparalleled, and their repertoire was vast...
"Of course!" Luo Qing nodded enthusiastically. "What do you say? Think it over!"
"Uh..."
Paimon bit her finger, swallowing her saliva. She turned to Lumine.
"How about you and Luo Qing go down, and I'll stay here with Charlotte?"
"Besides... we've already been there before. I'm sure you'll be fine on your own... right?"
Watching Paimon's transparent greed, Lumine felt speechless.
Is Luo Qing really buying you off with just one meal?!
"Please..."
When Lumine didn't immediately agree, Paimon grabbed her hand, shaking it like a spoiled child, clearly conveying her desire for the promised feast.
"Fine..." Lumine sighed and nodded reluctantly.
Paimon was her travel companion—what else could she do?
She then turned to Luo Qing, her voice steady.
"I'll go in first. You follow behind me."
"Got it!" Luo Qing said, rubbing his hands together in anticipation.
"Mm."
Lumine cast one last look at Charlotte and Paimon, took a deep breath, and then dove into the water, creating ripples on the surface.
After giving Charlotte some final instructions and handing her a few restorative pills, Luo Qing followed suit, jumping in after Lumine.
Fontaine's waters were crystal clear, and even several meters deep, the surroundings were still visible.
As the ripples settled, Luo Qing spotted Lumine swimming toward the cave entrance beneath Elynas's head.
The white hem of her dress fluttered in the water, creating gentle ripples.
And underneath her skirt...
Why are there safety shorts...?
Luo Qing felt a twinge of disappointment.
I was expecting a more picturesque view... perhaps something blue and white...
Disappointing.
After navigating several twists and turns, the two finally reached the bottom.
Perhaps due to her resonance with the Hydro Archon's statue, Lumine moved like a fish in the water, her agility unmatched.
Suddenly, she accelerated, leaping gracefully out of the water and landing on solid ground.
Luo Qing quickly followed, emerging beside her.
Glancing at her, he noticed that Lumine was completely soaked. Her white dress clung to her body, accentuating her curves. Droplets of water rolled down her forehead, along her pale neck, and down the valley of her chest, disappearing into the unknown depths...
"..."
Luo Qing swallowed hard.
He felt as though he had just unlocked a new weakness.
Before he could stare any longer, Lumine raised her hand slightly, a soft blue glow emanating from her fingertips. The moisture on her body was drawn out and condensed into a single droplet at her fingertips.
Her previously damp skin was now dry, appearing even softer and more delicate after the water's touch.
If I kissed her now, it'd probably feel cool and tender...
"Why are you staring at me?"
Lumine's voice broke through his thoughts, making him feel oddly uncomfortable.
"Aren't you going to dry yourself off?"
"Ahem... On it, on it..."
Luo Qing quickly looked away, summoning his long-unused Hydro Vision to extract the water from his clothes.
"Alright, let's keep moving."
"Mm."
Lumine felt conflicted as she recalled Luo Qing's gaze, both from the previous night and just now.
After walking a few steps ahead, she stopped near the edge of a cliff and pointed downward. In a calm tone, she said, "The place you wanted to see is down there."
"Down there?"
Luo Qing walked over to stand beside her and peered over the edge.
In the center of a vast, empty cavern stood a giant rock, pulsating faintly like a heart.
"So, this is Elynas's heart..."
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T/N: its over... lumine is in his sights
