The light screen flickered again as Arthur queued the next clip.
A familiar room appeared—traditional wooden decor, warm lantern light.
In the center sat four Q-version chibi dolls:
Yoimiya, Lumine, Kamisato Ayaka, and Ganyu.
Miniature cakes and drinks were arranged beside them.
Behind them, a huge folding-screen-style monitor displayed the scene.
By now, everyone was used to the light screen playing what looked like illusions or films.
But this one was clearly… different.
Curiosity overflowed.
[Transcendent Chat Group]
[Lumine:What is this? Why is everyone suddenly chibi!?]
[Yoimiya:Uh… what does "q-ban" mean?]
[Lumine:Like a stylized mini-version. Think of it as… extra cute figurines.]
[Kujou Sara:Ah. Like the divine statues of the Raiden Shogun!]
[Ei:???]
[Yae Miko:Ara~ looks like someone accidentally revealed something.
So, Sara—do you enjoy chibi Shogun figures?]
[Kujou Sara:...]
[Ganyu:Alright, Guuji-sama, enough teasing. What is this video?]
[Ayaka:It looks like… a tea-time conversation?]
[Yoimiya:The big screen behind them—looks like it features Ayaka!]
[Ayato:If the light screen's pattern continues, the main subject should still be the Traveler.]
[Venti:Ehe~ just keep watching. I want to see Lumine's true, unfiltered gremlin nature.]
[Paimon:Same!]
[Lumine:Huh?]
[Paimon:I mean Lumine's glorious heroic side!!]
[Venti:...]
The video began to play.
To enhance dramatic effect, Arthur had used the system to change the voice lines—
so every character in the chibi video spoke in their actual in-universe voices.
Which meant Lumine could no longer blame the "CV's fault."
Her fate was sealed.
[Video Scene]
Ayaka (N):
"To match her status as a noble lady—her rhythm of speech, tone, and mannerisms…
we made her sound more elegant."
Lumine (Bao Bao):
"Elegant!?"
Lumine's chibi face blushed bright red.
Ayaka (N):
"And richer."
Lumine (Bao Bao):
"RICH!?"
Sparkles lit up in Lumine's eyes—full treasure-gremlin mode.
Ayaka (N):
"Yes yes.
But at the same time, when she speaks to the Traveler, she keeps a warm and intimate tone."
Ayaka clapped her hands lightly, smiling sweetly.
Lumine (Bao Bao):
"Ahhh~ That's great!"
Both chibi girls were visibly excited—
Lumine especially, her voice trembling like she was charging some ultimate skill.
Ayaka (N):
"It's very unique!"
Lumine (Bao Bao):
"Wonderful~"
"Wonderful~!"
Lumine's tone escalated to its peak.
Ayaka sensed danger.
But it was too late.
Lumine (Bao Bao):
"I WANT TO BE KAMISATO AYAKA'S DOG!!"
All three others froze.
Lumine (Bao Bao), doubling down:
"I want to be Lady Ayaka's dog!"
"Woof! Woof! Woof!"
Yoimiya: "Uh—maybe don't."
Lumine (Bao Bao):
"No! I AM Lady Ayaka's dog!!"
She raised both hands triumphantly, pure chaos in her eyes.
Teyvat's Reaction: Universal Silence → Explosive Chaos
This time, the shock wasn't like the "Rex Lapis assassination" or the "trial of the Hydro Archon."
No—this was personal.
This was moral bottomless pit territory.
One was Inazuma's pure, elegant Shirasagi Himegimi.
The other was the future continent-famous Executor, destroyer of nations, doer of unimaginable things.
Teyvat collectively malfunctioned.
[Ordinary Chat Group]
[Tian Tiezui:Oh my! WHAT did I just hear!? Someone wants to be a DOG!?]
[Yuu:What's strange? Every Inazuman wants to be Lady Ayaka's dog!]
[Albert:Exactly! I want to be Barbara-sama's dog!]
[Mizuta:Does this mean the Executor… is targeting Lady Ayaka!?]
[Wakaji:Hurry! Someone go warn Lady Ayaka!!]
[Ryuunosuke:No need. She definitely saw it herself.]
Kamisato Estate
Inside the Kamisato residence—
Ayaka, Ayato, and Thoma stared at the screen wordlessly.
Ayaka was beet red.
"Th-This… the Traveler… she…"
She couldn't even finish.
Thoma was the first to recover.
"Holy—
Never thought the Executor had that side to her!
Now I understand why the screen said she's a 'gremlin'!"
Ayato nodded slightly.
Indeed—it explained a lot.
But then, his expression became serious.
He turned to Ayaka.
"From this… the Traveler clearly has strong and unusual feelings toward you."
"When she comes to Inazuma, avoid her unless necessary."
"Eh!?"
"But—Brother… surely the clip is exaggerated for humor?
The man said it had a 'playful tone,' right?"
Ayaka, intelligent as she was, quickly calmed and realized something was off.
Yes, the Traveler was mischievous—
but not that unhinged.
Ayato shook his head.
"Ayaka—she disrespected multiple Archons in that projection."
"If she can do that, then nothing is impossible."
Thoma nodded vigorously.
"Indeed, my Lady. Better to stay cautious."
"…Fine."
Ayaka exhaled helplessly.
She didn't believe the Traveler would actually act like that—
but with both men so serious… she could only agree.
[Transcendent Chat Group]
[Venti:Ehe~ Ayaka's dog? Traveler, bold move!]
[Jean:Ahem—While the Traveler's thoughts may be unique… Mondstadt supports freedom of choice.]
[Zhongli:By universal rational standards… I do not understand.]
[Hu Tao:I don't get it either—BUT I RESPECT IT!]
[Xiangling:Is this… what people from another world like??]
[Yae Miko:My my~ didn't know you had such interests, little one.
Would you like to visit the Grand Narukami Shrine~?]
[Ei:As expected, another strange trait of an Outlander.]
[Nahida:Do people from your world like becoming dogs?
Or… is Lady Ayaka simply special?]
[Furina:WHAT!? Someone wants to be a DOG!?
Oh—It's the Executor? Never mind then.]
[Beidou:NOW I understand why everyone kept calling you 'gremlin.' Respect!]
[Ayato:Executor, my sister is an ordinary young lady of proper upbringing.
Please treat her normally.]
[Thoma:Yes yes! Being a dog doesn't suit your status!]
[Lumine:...]
The shame was immeasurable. The mind was blank.
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