Genshin Impact: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable

After Luo Qing and Azar had both left the workshop, the Doctor began lightly tapping the screen in front of him, pulling up the Void System interface used during last night's Gnosis fusion. He started to manipulate the controls.

Although Azar had taken precautions to deny the Doctor access to the Void, preferring to oversee the God-Creation Project personally, it was child's play for the Doctor to bypass those restrictions.

Within moments, he had gained control of every Void terminal in Sumeru. After a brief search, his screen froze on a scene of Lumine and Katheryne deep in conversation.

"So, she's here as well… along with that one," he mused with a smirk.

"Hmph. Perhaps it's time for a meeting."

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Stepping out of the workshop, Luo Qing focused his mind, scanning the Void for Lumine and Paimon's whereabouts.

Since they had just exited the Endless Dream, neither of them were currently connected to their Void terminals. Instead, he could only observe them from another person's perspective—seeing the pair conversing with Katheryne, the Adventurers' Guild receptionist.

Of course, Luo Qing was fully aware that the "Katheryne" in front of them was being controlled by Nahida.

For now, he couldn't let Nahida know about his plan to borrow the Gnosis. He would have to wait until Lumine and Nahida parted ways before approaching her for a discussion.

With the main questline on hold, it was time to tackle a side quest.

The four rooms in his current house were definitely not enough.

If Buer joined the household, it would inevitably lead to exciting moments between all the girls. A larger and more spacious home was a must.

After his last conversation with Kaveh, the architect had eagerly run off to design a blueprint based on Luo Qing's requirements. Judging by the timeline, it should be ready by now.

Activating the Void once more, Luo Qing locked onto Kaveh's location and headed straight for him.

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At Alhaitham's Home

Kaveh was slumped over his drafting table, drooling onto the surface. Hanging on the nearby bulletin board was the blueprint for Luo Qing's new home.

Originally, the only hard requirement had been "twelve bedrooms," but as they discussed the details further, Kaveh quickly realized that earning money from this Fatui-backed client would be no simple task.

What kind of normal person needed an oversized hot spring bathhouse capable of accommodating a dozen people?

And why would a grown man insist on a three-to-four-meter-wide soft pink bed for his master bedroom?

Kaveh had lived many years, but he learned an entirely new set of eccentric preferences from Luo Qing.

"I'm heading out. Clean up before I get back," Alhaitham remarked dryly, glancing at the drooling architect before leaving the house.

"Yeah, yeah…"

Still half-asleep, Kaveh grumbled as he adjusted his position, trying to find a more comfortable spot to continue his nap.

Moments later, a knock sounded at the door.

"What now…"

Assuming Alhaitham had forgotten his key, Kaveh dragged himself to the door, ready to unleash his frustration.

"You can't even remember your—"

"Mr. Luo Qing?!"

"Good morning, Kaveh." Luo Qing greeted him with a faint smile. "Have you finished my blueprints?"

"…"

If it had been Alhaitham waking him up, Kaveh would have had no qualms about arguing right then and there.

But Luo Qing?

This client is king. Kaveh couldn't afford to offend him.

After serving Luo Qing a cup of tea, Kaveh laid out the blueprints he had been painstakingly working on for the past few days.

To be honest, Kaveh couldn't quite understand Luo Qing's priorities. The exterior design of the house barely seemed to interest him, but his focus on practicality and durability bordered on obsession.

Take, for instance, Luo Qing's insistence that the bed frames be sturdy enough to withstand extreme shaking or that the rooms have top-notch soundproofing—enough to block out even the loudest screams.

At one point, Kaveh had genuinely wondered if Luo Qing was building a private prison for torture experiments.

"Mr. Luo Qing, here's the initial design draft. Let me know if anything needs to be revised."

"Hmm…"

Luo Qing nodded as his gaze fell on the blueprint.

The design was straightforward. Each floor was displayed on its own sheet, making it easy to understand. The four-story mansion, complete with a front courtyard and a back garden, resembled a small estate.

Kaveh had included everything Luo Qing had requested—a hot spring bathhouse, a spacious master bedroom, a private fitness area.

Now all that was left was for Luo Qing to approve the design so Kaveh could head to the Northland Bank and cash in the check to begin construction.

"This…"

Luo Qing took a sip of tea and said casually, "Kaveh, how much force can the walls of this mansion withstand?"

"Force?"

Kaveh blinked, confused.

"What kind of force are we talking about, Mr. Luo Qing?"

"Well…"

After a brief pause, Luo Qing explained, "For example… the aftermath of a battle between gods?"

"?"

Kaveh stared at him, a large question mark practically floating over his head.

Is this a private residence or a military fortress?

"Um…"

Kaveh hesitated, looking slightly awkward.

Though Luo Qing was undoubtedly a generous client, his requests could be… eccentric.

"That… would be impossible," Kaveh admitted with some difficulty. "Surely, Mr. Luo Qing, you understand the vast difference between gods and mortals. I doubt there's any structure in all of Sumeru that could withstand the force of a god's attack."

Not to mention, where would you even find gods fighting inside a house these days?

"Never mind, it's not a big deal," Luo Qing replied with a smile, brushing off the concern.

But in his heart, he was already mulling over the potential chaos.

Last time, the General had kicked down the front door with ease.

If any of the girls in the house got into a fight in the future, wouldn't that tear the whole place apart?

"So, where do you plan to build this mansion, Mr. Luo Qing?" Kaveh asked.

"That's…"

Kaveh's question left Luo Qing momentarily speechless.

Initially, he had sought out Kaveh only to fulfill a task assigned by "Makoto."

But now that he was genuinely considering creating a long-term residence, the choice of location became far more important.

At the moment, he was staying in Sumeru because of his mission. Whether he would remain here after completing it was another matter entirely.

If this was to be a permanent home, Luo Qing had a specific preference in mind.

Taking another sip of tea, he smiled and looked at Kaveh.

"Kaveh, would you be able to design and build something outside of Sumeru?"

"Huh?"

Kaveh's face went blank.

"You want me to go to Snezhnaya?"

"Of course not." Luo Qing waved dismissively. "As much as I'm a Snezhnayan, that place is far too cold for my taste."

"Then where…?"

"Mondstadt."

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T/N: oh no Eula...

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