Genshin Impact: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable-Chapter 438: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable []

"Luo Qing, what's wrong?"

Lumine noticed that something about Luo Qing's expression was off.

"Did you find something?"

"No..."

Luo Qing shook his head slightly, his usual playful demeanor returning.

"It's just that the writing on this wall is so ugly—it's ruining my mood."

"..."

Lumine was momentarily speechless.

She turned and joined Neuvillette to discuss the engravings and the stone tablets while Luo Qing remained fixated on the ancient text below the wall, lost in thought.

He couldn't shake the feeling that the person who inscribed these prophecies might have some connection to him.

But that didn't make sense—he was only in his twenties, while these ruins were centuries old.

Even if he told someone, who would believe him?

After mulling it over, Luo Qing decided to consult someone who might know more.

"Hey..."

Luo Qing waved to the group, a sly smile on his face.

"I just remembered I left the gas on at home. You guys keep discussing—I've got something to take care of. Later!"

Before anyone could respond, Luo Qing's golden eyes glimmered, and he disappeared.

Watching the spot where he vanished, Paimon scratched her head.

"Is it just me, or does it feel like Luo Qing's hiding something from us again?"

"You really need to ask?"

Lumine couldn't help but retort. "When isn't Luo Qing keeping secrets from us?"

Paimon nodded in agreement. "Now that you mention it..."

"Listening to you two..."

Neuvillette, who had been quiet, now looked contemplative as he turned to Lumine.

"Has that man always kept so much from you?"

"Yes!"

Paimon bobbed her head vigorously.

"That guy—he's always like this. Whether it was in Liyue, Inazuma, or even Sumeru..."

Paimon began listing all of Luo Qing's past exploits, recounting his involvement in the Archon War in Liyue, his battle against Raiden Shogun alongside the resistance, and his trip to Sumeru to mediate a crisis involving a new god.

By the time she finished, she looked satisfied, as though venting had relieved her frustration.

On the other hand, Neuvillette was deep in thought.

So, all those things he did... That explains why Furina is so close to him.

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Having left the ruins, Luo Qing raced home at full speed. By the time he arrived, it was almost dusk.

The house was brightly lit, and when he opened the door, he found several of his wives lounging in the living room. They barely reacted to his return, feigning indifference.

"Oh, so you do remember where you live," Makoto muttered, shooting him a sidelong glance. She huffed. "I thought someone had forgotten all about us after finding himself a new flame."

The others also adopted mock expressions of cold indifference, as though sulking.

"Alright, alright... Once everything settles down, I'll make it up to you. Deal?"

To show his sincerity, Luo Qing went around and planted a kiss on each of their cheeks, eliciting begrudging smiles.

Then he turned to Bu'er, his tone suddenly serious.

"Bu'er, come to the bedroom with me for a moment."

"Huh...?"

Bu'er was momentarily taken aback.

Is he really going to pick my card tonight? And this early?

Though surprised, she wasn't about to refuse. Shooting Makoto a victorious grin, she followed Luo Qing to the bedroom.

"Luo Qing, what's going on?" Bu'er asked, concern evident in her voice. "You seem anxious."

"There's something important I need to ask you. Come, sit here."

Luo Qing patted the spot next to him.

Once Bu'er sat down, he placed his hands on her shoulders, his expression earnest.

"I recall you once said we first met before the Archon War. Is that correct?"

"Why are you bringing this up all of a sudden?"

Bu'er's heart raced, thinking he might have recovered some memories. "Luo Qing... Did you remember something?"

"Sorry..." Luo Qing said softly, a trace of guilt in his voice. "I still haven't recovered my memories from that time. But I want to ask—back then, did I leave anything behind? Words, creations, battle marks—anything?"

"This..."

Bu'er lowered her gaze, her mood sinking.

"That's something I've always wondered about, too... Luo Qing, I once returned to the ancient tree where we made our vow. But there was nothing left—no carvings, no trace of you.

"I even searched the archives of the Akademiya, but... nothing. Everything about you was erased.

"The Akademiya itself was your idea... even the Void Network was your creation.

"And yet, Sumeru's history contains no mention of you."

"I see..."

Luo Qing fell into deep thought.

If his traces had been erased by some unknown force, it was clear the inscriptions in the ruins weren't his doing.

But why did those words feel so intensely familiar?

"I understand, Bu'er."

Luo Qing gently tousled her hair and cupped her face, planting a soft kiss on her forehead.

"It's fine. If the traces and stories are gone, we'll just create new ones. We still have plenty of time, don't we?"

"Mm..."

Bu'er nodded slightly, warmth blooming in her chest. She was about to suggest he stay the night, reminiscing about the coziness of sleeping as a family of three.

But Luo Qing stood up abruptly.

"I have more to take care of. Be good while I'm gone, okay?"

And with that, he dashed out of the room.

"..."

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Luo Qing's unanswered questions led him to seek out Furina.

Though her power was weak, she was still a god and had lived for centuries. Surely, she would know something.

After searching her chambers and questioning a servant, he learned she had been summoned by Neuvillette for an important matter.

With little choice, Luo Qing made his way to Neuvillette's office.

Thanks to his status as Furina's openly acknowledged partner, the staff didn't stop him, and he reached the office without issue.

As he approached the door, he overheard an argument inside.

Neuvillette's voice was cold and composed:

"Furina... You're not as shallow as you pretend to be, nor are you truly foolish. Yet your actions lack coherence and defy logic.

"If you want to prevent another tragedy like White Birch Town, I suggest you reveal the secrets you've been hiding."

Furina's reply was weaker, tinged with desperation—and a trace of tears.

"I've already told you... As a god, I have my own plans. Your role as my subordinate is to obey, not to question or doubt me."

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