Genshin Impact: Strength Through Bonds

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Ren had been whisked away by another woman.

Ayaka's eyes widened slightly. "Could it be...?"

Kamisato Ayaka tightly gripped the blanket in her small hands and solemnly nodded.

"It's her."

In the darkness, the two ladies locked eyes.

They could sense the alertness in each other's gazes.

Recalling the penalty games during dinner...

A single misstep, and it was all downhill from there.

They had assumed Miss Mei was cold and unapproachable, devoid of any real threat.

Now it was clear—they had both been deceived by her aloof demeanor.

This feeling of being outmaneuvered...

It turned out Mei was the true infiltrator!

"What now?" Chisato asked softly, her tone carrying a hint of urgency.

For now, the two young ladies had no choice but to cooperate.

"She's already gone. Let's head back for now," Ayaka murmured with a light sigh.

How unreliable, Master Ren.

Ayaka moved to leave the room.

But she quickly noticed something unusual.

Her suspicious gaze fell on someone who remained rooted in place.

"...Why are you still clutching Ren's blanket?"

"I don't know why, but I suddenly feel a little tired."

"!?"

Ayaka dashed back, her footsteps quick and deliberate.

"What are you planning to do with Ren's blanket?!"

She grabbed onto it with a sharp, questioning glare.

Ayaka's smile was gentle but unwavering.

She wouldn't back down.

If the other girl thought she could monopolize Ren's blanket, she was sorely mistaken.

Thus began the tug-of-war. Neither side would relent.

...

In the small bed, the two ladies lay down, each holding a corner of the blanket.

"Goodnight," Ayaka muttered.

"Hmph, goodnight," Chisato replied curtly.

"..."

Ren's room fell silent once more.

Meanwhile, back in the cozy girls' shared quarters...

Under the moonlight, Yoimiya's serene face seemed more peaceful than ever.

"Mmm..."

In her sleep, she seemed to feel too warm.

Unconsciously, she undid a button on her pajamas, fidgeting in discomfort.

"Ah, Ayaka, ...Miss Mei, ...and Chisato..."

"Having everyone by my side is so nice," she mumbled contentedly.

The solitary Yoimiya rolled over in her bed, a smile curling her lips.

Blissfully unaware, she slept on—

Completely unaware that she was now alone in the once-bustling room.

Miss Yoimiya had been abandoned.

"Feels like I forgot someone..."

Suddenly, her brows furrowed slightly.

Under the moonlight, a crystalline droplet glistened at the corner of her lips.

Hugging her blanket closer, she stirred restlessly in her sleep.

"Takahashi, you jerk..."

"Hehe... eight-pack abs... hehe..."

"Be good, let me take a peek."

The vibrant, energetic girl dreamed wildly and vividly.

Her cheeks flushed a rosy hue as she slipped further into her slumber.

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Meanwhile...

Swoosh—!

Outside the Komore Tea House, shadows flickered.

They moved like ghosts, silent and imperceptible.

Within moments, they had surrounded the area.

If any target attempted to escape, they would meet a swift and fatal end.

"Captain, we've reached the designated position," one of them rasped, his sharp gaze gleaming.

"The documents from the Yashiro Commission are now within reach!"

The cold night wind masked all sound, including the approach of an imminent ambush.

The Fatui assassination squad had long infiltrated Inazuma City.

For weeks, they had waited for this pivotal moment to strike a lethal blow.

"Hold on, something feels off," the captain muttered, his brows furrowing as he surveyed the surroundings.

Why was everything so smooth?

The Komore Tea House was a key stronghold of the Yashiro Commission.

Yet, their infiltration had gone unchallenged.

It was as if the entire defensive force had vanished into thin air.

Something was definitely amiss.

"Captain, you're overthinking it," another member said, shaking his head.

"We've clashed with the Shuumatsuban in secret multiple times."

"We know each other's strengths and weaknesses well."

"Besides, this time, the Harbinger dispatched all of Inazuma's elite assassins."

"No matter how much Kamisato Ayato schemes..."

As he spoke, he raised his blade.

Under the pale moonlight, the sharp edge gleamed coldly, reflecting the bloodthirsty determination in their eyes.

"Hmm."

The captain nodded slightly.

Even if the Yashiro Commission had set a trap...

It wouldn't matter in the face of their overwhelming advantage.

"Captain, there's movement over there," someone whispered.

"Hm?"

The captain followed the gaze and smirked coldly.

"The first targets, perhaps?"

In the courtyard, a man and a woman emerged, one following behind the other.

The assassination squad's bloodlust grew thicker.

Out so late... a midnight rendezvous?

"Stay hidden. Don't engage yet," the captain ordered.

Once the timing was perfect, they would storm in.

Eliminate everyone inside and seize the documents.

The Fatui's grand Vision Hunt Decree scheme could not fail!

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Outside the Komore Tea House, the chilly wind picked up.

Ren felt himself wake up a little more as he raised his gaze toward Mei's back.

As for why they were here...

He had been sleeping soundly when Mei barged into his room.

Without saying a word, she simply stood there, holding the knife she used for chopping fish heads.

And stared straight at him.

The scene had been slightly creepy—just a little.

What happened next brought him here, dragged out of bed by Mei in what felt like a midnight ambush.

"..."

Mei walked ahead silently, her icy demeanor unchanged.

Under the moonlight, her long hair flowed loosely, swaying gently in the breeze.

A faint, delicate fragrance wafted over, and a few strands of her hair brushed past Ren's nose.

It tickled.

Ren instinctively took a light sniff.

"..."

Mei stopped in her tracks abruptly and cast a cold glance back at him.

The knife in her hand rose slightly, her intent unmistakable.

Ren coughed lightly. "Good evening."

It wasn't intentional, he swore!

"..."

Mei didn't reply.

Her fingertips brushed against the blade as she finally pointed it at him.

"What's wrong, Mei?" Ren asked, his smile fading slightly.

After a brief silence, Mei said softly,

"You... are truly special."

"And I... must leave."

Ren blinked, his voice tinged with disbelief. "Mei, are you serious?"

Didn't she promise not to leave?

"..."

Under the moonlight, Mei's figure was breathtaking, her gaze cool and distant.

Meeting Ren's questioning eyes, she sighed inwardly.

If she revealed her identity...

Would everything come to an end here?

After a long pause, she locked eyes with him and spoke quietly:

"Draw your weapon."

"And... defeat me!"

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