Genshin Impact: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable-Chapter 409: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [] [30 PS]

The Depths of Meropide Fortress

Footsteps echoed from the corridor.

Clorinde had returned, seemingly alerted by the evacuation orders. Her gaze fell on the towering stone spines encasing the valve, and her brows knitted together.

"It was stable just moments ago. What happened?"

"How would I know?" Luo Qing shrugged, his expression one of exaggerated innocence.

"You left, and whatever's down there started throwing a tantrum. If I hadn't been here, Meropide would already be underwater."

"..."

Clorinde studied him in silence, her instincts telling her he wasn't lying. Luo Qing had been keeping watch here for days; if he intended to sabotage the fortress, he wouldn't have waited until now.

"I'll inform Neuvillette," she said finally, turning to leave.

Whatever force was sealed beneath the valve, it was beyond their ability to contain. Only Neuvillette might have a chance of resolving the crisis.

Before she could take more than a few steps, Lumine and Paimon rounded the corner, sprinting toward the scene.

The pair came to a sudden stop, their attention captured by the unfamiliar stone formation around the valve. Paimon's eyes widened in recognition.

"Wait... that stone! It looks like—"

Then her gaze landed on Luo Qing, seated on the steps, lost in thought.

"Luo Qing?!" Paimon exclaimed, her voice shrill with surprise. "What are you doing here?!"

"What do you think?" Luo Qing replied with a nonchalant snort. "I'm good friends with Furina. Helping her deal with a little trouble is only natural."

The valve beneath him groaned ominously, each thundering impact making the chamber tremble.

Luo Qing's focus remained on the valve.

"And you two..." he said, his tone sharp as he glanced at Lumine and Paimon.

"Since you're here, run to the Fontaine Court and notify Neuvillette. Furina doesn't have a Void Terminal on her, so I can't contact her myself."

"Uh..." Lumine hesitated, clearly confused. She turned to Clorinde and Wriothesley for confirmation.

To her surprise, both nodded in agreement, silently endorsing Luo Qing's command.

Her confusion deepened.

Since when are they working together?

And why does it feel like they've been cooperating for a long time?

"I... I understand," Lumine finally said, nodding resolutely. "Leave it to me!"

With that, she and Paimon bolted toward the exit, determined to reach Neuvillette before it was too late.

The chamber grew quieter.

Luo Qing's gaze remained fixed on the valve, his brows furrowed in contemplation. After a long pause, he turned to Wriothesley.

"You two should leave," he said firmly. "And close the gates on your way out. I'll handle this myself."

Wriothesley froze.

"What are you saying?"

"Relax," Luo Qing said with a wry smile. "I'm not from Fontaine. If the Primordial Water bursts out, it'll be like a warm bath for me. Nothing to worry about."

Wriothesley glanced at Clorinde, both hesitant to abandon him. Even though they hadn't known Luo Qing long, the idea of sacrificing him didn't sit right with either of them.

"What are you waiting for?" Luo Qing snapped impatiently. "Move!"

Their bodies reacted before their minds could protest. A force beyond their control compelled them to walk toward the exit.

"Is this..." Clorinde's voice was tight as she felt her body moving against her will. It was her first time experiencing Luo Qing's mind control, and the sensation unnerved her.

Meanwhile, Wriothesley glanced back at Luo Qing, his expression unreadable.

Reaching the end of the corridor, Wriothesley slammed a fist against the mechanism.

The sound of heavy metal filled the air as the massive steel gates slid shut one after another, sealing Luo Qing inside.

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"That guy..."

Both Wriothesley and Clorinde stood there, momentarily dazed.

Neither could understand why someone like Luo Qing, a member of the Fatui, would go so far for them.

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Inside the Chamber

As the last gate slammed shut, Luo Qing let out a soft chuckle, shaking his head.

He hadn't sent them away to sacrifice himself.

It was because the strange sensation he'd felt when touching the fluid had sparked a bold idea—something best pursued without an audience.

Turning toward the steel gates, Luo Qing raised a hand.

Stone spines extended and fused, transforming the gates into a solid, golden barrier—an additional layer of protection in case something went awry.

"Well then..."

Steeling himself, he looked down at the valve.

Taking a deep breath, he allowed his mental defenses to relax.

The stone spines encasing the valve dissolved into glimmering particles, leaving him standing atop the trembling seal.

Moments later, the valve emitted a loud boom before exploding entirely.

A torrent of shimmering liquid, as radiant as a starry sky, erupted upward, engulfing the chamber.

"Let's see," Luo Qing murmured as the fluid surged around him, "what secrets you're hiding."

The Primordial Water enveloped him completely, its luminous currents pressing against his skin.

This feeling...

A strange sense of familiarity washed over him, accompanied by the faintest echo of a voice calling out.

Then, a foreign consciousness attempted to infiltrate his mind, only to be blocked by his formidable spiritual defenses.

"So, you want in?" Luo Qing sneered. "Fine. Let's see what you've got."

With a thought, he lowered his defenses, allowing the alien presence to enter his mind.

For a moment, everything went dark.

When his senses returned, he found himself standing in a completely different place.

Above him stretched an infinite starry sky, while beneath his feet lay a tranquil, endless ocean.

"An... astral space?" Luo Qing muttered, gazing around.

The serene beauty of the scene reminded him of the mental realms he had encountered before, particularly the one belonging to Makoto.

Each new discovery seemed to deepen the mystery of his existence.

From resurrecting Makoto to meeting Bu'er in the Void, from crossing timelines to being told of a future love with Makoto...

Everything suggests I've been entangled with Teyvat's past and future far more deeply than I ever imagined.

"What else is there that I don't know?" Luo Qing whispered, a wry smile crossing his lips.

Suddenly, a voice spoke from behind him, rich and familiar.

"Long time no see... Luo Qing."

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