Chapter 291: You Fatui Really Know How to Play
This wasn't Bai Luo's first time visiting the Sangonomiya Shrine.
But before, he was treated as a guest.
This time… perhaps he could call himself the master?
The shrine maidens' gazes toward "Battousai" were no longer filled with respect and admiration like before—instead, they were full of hostility.
After all, the one responsible for diminishing the influence of the Sangonomiya Shrine on Watatsumi Island was none other than Bai Luo.
"Where is the Divine Priestess?"
"My lady is waiting for you inside the hall."
The shrine maiden in blue gave a polite bow, but her words had nothing polite about them—only resistance.
Bai Luo didn't mind. He simply returned a gentle smile and walked toward the main hall.
Sangonomiya Kokomi seemed to have been waiting for a long time. Today she wasn't wearing her usual outfit, but a simple white long dress instead.
Her long hair wasn't tied up either—it spilled freely down her back like a flowing waterfall.
Even before he reached her, her gentle fragrance drifted toward him.
"You're here?"
Her tone was calm, but within that calmness hid a trace of sorrow.
At some point in her life, nothing had gone the way she wished.
She wished to be a strategist working from the shadows—but became the publicly burdened Divine Priestess.
She wanted to make life better for the people of Watatsumi Island—but instead watched them fall under the control of the Fatui.
And now… even her most important moment might no longer be hers to decide.
Just as the Ausbilder had said—perhaps she really was nothing more than a little fish trapped and toyed with by others.
"What's with this outfit?"
Holding his Reverse Blade Sword, Bai Luo asked in confusion.
"At a time like this, at least give me the freedom to decide how I dress."
She sighed quietly. Perhaps this was her subtle way of showing that she was still resisting him.
"Fair enough. This is your home, you should dress however you want."
Bai Luo shook his head lightly. It seemed his words earlier that day had hit her harder than he expected.
Had he known, he would've smacked her unconscious before leaving—let her get some real rest.
If he accidentally broke her…
Forget it, forget it. She still looked fairly normal… probably?
"You came like this…?"
Not feeling Bai Luo approach, Kokomi turned around.
And found that instead of coming toward her, Bai Luo had sat down on a bench nearby—staring off in a daze.
Seeing his outfit, a flash of displeasure passed through her eyes.
"What else do you expect?"
Bai Luo looked at her strangely, not understanding what she meant. He had come to properly teach Teppei a lesson.
Without the appearance of Battousai, many things would be inconvenient.
"At the very least… Battousai was once the hope of me and all of Watatsumi Island. Ausbilder, please… change your appearance."
"…?"
What was wrong with this girl? Why was she saying such weird things again?
Since when did she get to decide what form he used to teach his student?
He had only used Battousai's appearance to fool her; did she need to react this dramatically?
"Sigh…"
Seeing his silence, Kokomi realized he most likely wouldn't change his appearance.
Fine. Whatever.
Looking at Battousai's face… at least felt a bit more comforting than looking at the Ausbilder's actual one.
But after sitting down, the Ausbilder simply began idly playing with his own fingers, showing no intention of moving even a little.
"Aren't you coming over?"
Humans tended to fixate on strange things.
For example—Kokomi originally resisted this entire matter from the bottom of her heart, but when she saw Bai Luo's attitude, she instead felt… strangely defeated.
Could it be that he wasn't even interested in her anymore?
Or… was he simply humiliating her?
"There's one more person coming later."
Bai Luo gave Kokomi a polite smile—not because his attitude toward her had changed, but because with a change in "profession," his demeanor also shifted.
Politeness, humility—these were traits of Battousai.
One… more… person?!
The moment she heard that, Kokomi's entire face flushed red—her neck turning pink as well.
I'm not enough for you? You even need another one?
That's too much…
You Fatui really do play dirty!?
"Can't you at least consider how I feel?"
Kokomi took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down. She really feared she might lose control and throw her shoe at his face.
She already had a good idea of who the "other person" was.
Sveta, right?
Hahaha! So you're planning to humiliate me together?
"Mm…"
Bai Luo paused. Once Teppei arrived, he would indeed be doing something painful to Kokomi.
And he hadn't warned her about it ahead of time—that part was admittedly excessive.
"Sorry. I'll try to make it quick. It should only hurt a little. Trust me—just a little pain, nothing serious."
"..."
Kokomi almost laughed from sheer anger.
Was I asking you about speed or pain tolerance?
You're completely missing the point!
"When Teppei gets here, don't move. Leave everything to me."
"???"
Teppei? Not Sveta?
This was even worse than she imagined!
Are you trying to drag the Divine Priestess's dignity through the mud in front of her own people!?
Kneeling in place, Kokomi trembled with rage.
Her Vision began to glow softly, water gathering at her fingertips.
His words had pushed her rationality to the breaking point.
Fine—destroy everything. Even if it costs me everything, I refuse to let you—
Knock knock knock—
The knocking at the door jolted her mind back to clarity.
The water orb she had formed burst, splashing all over her.
"He's here?"
Hearing the knock, Bai Luo stood up immediately, energized, and walked to Kokomi's side.
"You… you…"
Soaked in water, she instinctively stepped back when he approached.
With a sharp shing, the Reverse Blade Sword slid from its sheath.
The cold gleam of the blade made goosebumps crawl up her skin.
Battousai was most famous for his swordsmanship—was he planning to…?
"It might hurt a bit, but trust me—it'll be fine."
With a gentle smile, Bai Luo thrust the blade forward.
Before Kokomi could even react, the Reverse Blade Sword pierced straight through her chest.
The blade emerged from her back, slick with the heat of her heart's blood.
And this scene was seen clearly by Teppei, who had just burst into the hall after hearing the commotion.
"Teppei, you shouldn't have come at this moment."
Pulling the blade free, Bai Luo watched as the Divine Priestess collapsed onto the hall floor.
He extended his tongue and lightly licked the warm blood still coating the metal.
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