"As long as you don't lose your nobility, the whole world will open up for you."
"Hmm? Where did you hear that from?"
"Didn't you say it? I remember for a while you kept repeating that line."
"…??"
Jack suddenly felt a chill of bad premonition.
Lumine's next words confirmed it.
"And also things like, 'Give up, you can't beat me in terms of luck.'"
Jack nearly collapsed from embarrassment.
If he'd known the character would literally repeat his old signatures, he would've written something more normal.
So he quickly changed the topic.
"Well, Dragonspine's been cleared, and Eula's team finished their missions. Let's head back to Mondstadt today."
"Yay! I want Sweet Madame! And Teyvat Fried Egg!"
Paimon twirled in delight.
"Jack's cooking already had you licking your plate these past few days. Still hungry?"
"Of course! If it's Jack's food, I can eat forever, hehe!"
"You little glutton."
Jack pinched her cheek.
The three of them reached out to the Statue of The Seven together.
Buzz—
A ripple spread, and their figures vanished.
...
Warm wind greeted Jack when he opened his eyes again.
"So this is Teyvat's Ley Line teleportation. Pretty magical."
"What? You unlocked so many waypoints but never used them?"
Lumine stretched lazily, her figure graceful even in casual motion.
"Walking was enough before. After all, the Ley Lines aren't something you should mess with too often. What if you wake up something ancient?"
"Who knows." Lumine waved it off. "Anyway, where to next?"
"First, Knights of Favonius. Eula and Amber need to report back. Mona's moving soon too—likely into the Serenitea Pot or my world."
"Fine by me. I just want to play cards at the Cat's Tail before dinner. Come pick me up later."
She smiled sweetly and walked off.
Jack sighed, helpless. "Paimon, cover your eyes."
"Huh?"
Before she understood, Lumine leaned in, and the two kissed in the middle of the street.
A thin thread of saliva still lingered when they parted.
"See you tonight, hubby~"
"See you tonight, wifey."
Paimon froze in shock, utterly baffled.
...
At the Knights of Favonius headquarters.
Jean, Lisa, and Kaeya were meeting with the Liyue delegation.
"Long time no see, Miss Ganyu. On behalf of the Knights, I welcome you."
"No need for formality. We're just here to find someone."
Ganyu's gentle voice carried easily, almost echoing Keqing's tone.
"Exactly. Acting Grand Master, treat us as tourists. We didn't come with official papers from the Ministry."
Keqing, well-acquainted with Jean and Lisa, spoke casually. They were, after all, women who shared the same man. That bond made trust come easier.
Today's guests were no small matter—Keqing of the Qixing, Ganyu the secretary who in truth stood above them, and two ethereal women who could only be Adepti.
Handled poorly, this could spark a diplomatic storm. Jean dared not let rumors of disrespect spread.
Thump, thump, thump!
A knock on the door.
"Who is it?" Jean called.
"Acting Grand Master, the Reconnaissance Captain and her team have returned."
Eula?
Jean thought it was only Eula and Amber. It would add to the formality anyway, so she rose herself. "It must be our Knights returning. Please excuse me."
Click.
The door swung open—
And in stepped Jack, leading a three-person team.
1, 2, 3… Jean's eyes widened. Was this supposed to be a diplomatic scene between Mondstadt and Liyue? So many witnesses!
Jack waved cheerfully.
"Yo! Keqing, you're back!"
He opened his arms wide—
Bang!
"…Eh?"
But instead of Keqing, he hugged a taller, colder figure.
"Uh… Miss Shenhe?"
She didn't answer. The crushing strength in her arms only grew, and Jack swore he could hear his Diamond Armor creak.
This force… as strong as a dragon.
"Shenhe! Little Shen… Little He… He'er!"
At the last call, her grip finally loosened. A blush spread on her calm face.
"Call me that from now on, husband."
Jack forced a laugh. "Then, He'er, can you let go a little? Everyone's watching."
She nodded, loosening her hold just halfway, the other half stubbornly clinging.
Ganyu's gaze softened, but her nature was gentle; she only grew melancholy, making no move.
Jack glanced at the crushed teacup in her grip. Unbelievable. This woman raised on bitter herbs was even scarier than Lisa.
And so, half-held by Shenhe, Jack sat down on the sofa, picked up a cup of tea, and took a sip—
Only then did he notice the silence hanging in the room.
So he said to everyone,
"Why are you all looking at me? Aren't you supposed to be discussing matters? Eula, Amber, aren't you supposed to report your duties?"
Everyone exchanged glances.
Then, silently, the people of Liyue gathered on one sofa, while the people of Mondstadt took another, sitting around him and Shen He.
Except for Kaeya.
He stood awkwardly behind Jean, feeling invisible to all the women in the room.
Should I leave?
After some thought, for next month's salary and for the sake of tavern talk, Sir Kaeya decided to stay and watch the drama.
Also watching was Cloud Retainer, unusually quiet.
She looked at the room full of women, and with her thousands of years of single life, she was certain these girls had a deep connection with Jack.
As for whether this boy, drawing in so many beauties, would be unfair to her two disciples—Cloud Retainer, knowing Jack's divine identity, no longer cared.
Back then, if the Geo Archon had acted the same, they as followers would have woken up laughing in their dreams.
After all, when fighting alongside an emperor to build a new order, the most crucial matter was the successor.
A harem of beauties meant a higher chance of strong heirs, and it kept the founding team's morale steady.
Even so, Jack was still young.
Human hearts are unpredictable.
So Cloud Retainer, as a prospective mother-in-law, could only think of interfering—helping him consider candidates for his harem.
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