Genshin Impact: This light novel author doesn't cross the line.

"With this achievement, I can be promoted and transferred back to Touhou, at which time you can become the head of the Inazuma Fools' intelligence agency. However, my promotion requires some maneuvering with the higher-ups, you should understand."

Having said all that, Ueno Chiki understood what this guy meant. She turned around, pulled open her tatami mat, and grabbed her last purse.

"Sir, this is my last savings, that's all I have."

Kodok received the money pouch, his face filled with disappointment. This little bit of money wasn't even enough for a bubble bath, but it was better than nothing. He would be returning to Winter soon, so he'd try to earn as much as he could.

"Code name 9527, wait for my good news, goodbye."

Kodok, having taken the money pouch, left without a second thought.

Watching Kodak's departing figure, Ueno Chiki was utterly speechless.

The original owner joined the Fools' intelligence agency because of the high salary and easy work. She had even received a salary before. So why is it that when it comes to her, not only does she not receive any salary, but she also has to pay for her own work?

It's true that life is unpredictable, like the large intestine enclosing the small intestine.

……

The next day.

He only slowly woke up when the scorching sunlight shone through the window onto Ueno Chiki's face.

He yawned and stretched comfortably.

Cool!

In his previous life, he was so anxious about the success of his novel that he slept late and woke up early every day, experiencing immense psychological pressure.

Now that he's here, he finally doesn't have to worry about it anymore.

Pushing open the door, I saw lush fruits and vegetables growing in front of the door, which would soon be ready to eat. The wildflowers I had planted were also budding, creating a beautiful and leisurely pastoral scene.

After washing up, he went to the nearby stream, filled a bucket with water he had bought the day before, and prepared to water the fields in front of his house before preparing lunch.

When he returned home carrying a bucket full of water, he found a red figure standing in front of his door.

Ueno Chiki wanted to turn around and leave. He really didn't want to face the girl in front of him anymore. Every time they met, the despair and sadness of the original owner's confession being rejected would surge into his heart, making him very uncomfortable.

But this is his own home; where else can he go?

After calming the negative emotions welling up inside him, he stepped forward.

"Brother Qian Shu, do you live in such a simple house now? You used to live in a luxurious house in the city."

Seeing him fall into such a state, Yomiya felt very sad and even more guilty towards Ueno Chiki, knowing full well the reason behind it.

When Ueno Chiki saw the tears glistening in her eyes, he was at his wits' end. "The city is just too noisy. It's quiet and natural here. Don't flatter yourself! I've used the money from the house sale to live a life of debauchery."

It would have been better if he hadn't said that; the more he said it, the more distressed Xiaogong felt, and tears streamed down her face.

Feeling helpless and unsure of what to do, he could only stand there, repeating the same old platitudes as "Don't cry" and "Don't be sad."

After a long while, Xiaogong finally stopped crying. She wiped away her tears and snot with her hands and said earnestly, "Brother Qianshu, why don't you come and stay at my house?"

When a girl invites you to stay at her house, there's actually a deeper meaning behind it: it means she has accepted you.

If it were the old Ueno Chiki, he would have been overjoyed and immediately agreed. But the current Ueno Chiki has no attachment to the past that is not his.

"No, I'm doing just fine here. Besides, it's not very convenient where you are."

Xiao Gong wasn't stupid; he naturally understood what he meant, and his face fell. "Brother Qian Shu, can we really not go back to the way things were?"

"Some things are like fireworks, they bloom and then disappear without a trace."

After saying that, Ueno Chiki ignored her and went on to water the plants, chop wood, and cook.

She has her own world, and besides, her future world includes travelers; I am merely a fleeting passerby in her life.

Chapter 21 The Schemes of the Coral Palace and the Heart Sea

Sea Island, Coral Palace.

A serene and composed young girl sat quietly in front of a low seat, looking at a novel with a brightly colored cover.

She wore a sea-blue shrine maiden outfit, her figure was slender and tall, with a slim waist and pert hips, and her fair and flawless legs were tightly wrapped in a pair of holy white stockings.

Perhaps the novel's content had too much of an impact on her; her breathing became rapid, and her face turned as red as a peach.

Feeling a bit hot all over, she closed the novel immediately. She felt that if she continued reading, she would become unclean.

However, the author of this novel is so talented that he vividly described those scenes, and the female protagonist is also very well-developed.

Even though she is a girl, she still can't help wanting to have something happen with the female lead.

Besides these, what interested her even more was the information revealed about the Fools' Enforcers, such as the Fool who controls everything, the perverted Doctor, the mysterious girl, the hypocritical rooster...

Another reason is that the Fools' actions are aimed at realizing Her Majesty the Winter Queen's supreme ideal.

The book does not explicitly state what that ideal actually is.

Coral Palace had its own deductions: if nothing unexpected happened, the Empress's ideal was to overthrow the laws of nature.

Therefore, the Fools need to accumulate more power for Her Majesty the Queen.

At that moment, the dignified shrine maiden Mochizuki entered.

"Lord Coral Palace, the incident of the destruction of the protective object on Hachi-yeon Island has been investigated and clarified."

"Oh?" Coral Palace Xin Hai raised her delicate eyebrows. "Who exactly did this?"

"It was led by Nathan, the captain of the Herring First Squad of the resistance. He told his men that if they destroyed these protective objects, the power of the sea god would be released to protect them and help them defeat the shogunate army. Under his leadership, the entire Herring First Squad participated in this operation and destroyed all the protective objects on Hachimanjima Island."

"boom!"

Enraged, Coral Palace Heart Sea slammed her fist on the low seat, creating a loud thud.

This startled Wangyue. In her memory, Coral Palace Heart Sea always had a serene smile on her face and had never been so angry before.

It's no wonder Coral Palace Heart Sea was so angry; destroying the treasures of Bayun Island was simply too foolish.

Since the death of the sea god, its remains have transformed into a malevolent spirit, and the eerie aura it emits has affected the residents of Hachiyū Island, causing many to fall ill and suffer mental breakdowns.

Later, the chief priest of Narukami Shrine personally set up a talisman on the island to quell the evil spirit, allowing the people of Hachiyun Island to live in peace.

Now that the protective barrier has been destroyed, the evil spirits on Bayun Island have erupted once again, filling the island with an ominous atmosphere. The once habitable Bayun Island is now completely uninhabitable.

The land that countless soldiers on the front lines won with their lives and blood is worthless!

Even if all of them were hanged, it wouldn't wash away their sins.

Have you looked up any specific information about Nathan, the captain of the Herring's First Division?

"Lord Coral Palace, it's been investigated. Three years ago, he claimed to be from Mondstadt and actively wanted to join the resistance forces on the island of Sea Island because he agreed with and recognized their spirit of resistance. After joining, he repeatedly distinguished himself in battles against the Shogunate army and was later promoted to Captain of the Herring First Division."

After listening to the story, Coral Palace Heart Sea, whose mood had calmed down somewhat, fell into deep thought.

Her gaze fell on the novel on the low seat, and suddenly she thought of something, her fist clenching involuntarily.

“Fools!” she spat out through gritted teeth.

Mochizuki, who was opposite her, also realized what was going on. "Lord Coral Palace, do you mean that Nathan is a spy from the Fools who infiltrated the resistance on Sea Island?"

Coral Palace Heart Sea nodded vigorously, “The Fools’ goal has always been to create chaos in Inazuma, then take advantage of the confusion to profit from it. Now they’re cooperating with us on one hand, and on the other hand, they’re sending spies to infiltrate the resistance and stir up trouble.”

“Then we should lock all those spies like Nathan in the dark dungeon right now!” Mochizuki’s tone was full of ruthlessness.

The harshest punishment on Haizhi Island is imprisonment in the Dark Prison, a place of utter darkness with water up to chest level. Those imprisoned there suffer a fate worse than death. It is specifically used to punish traitors and heinous criminals of Haizhi Island.

“No, we’re still cooperating with the Fools, so it’s not wise to break ties right now. As for Nathan, have someone keep an eye on him, and if he does anything unusual, take him down immediately.”

"Yes!"

Although Coral was eager to deal with Nathan immediately, it wasn't the right time yet. The situation was complex, and she had to consider all aspects to make the best choice.

"Mochizuki, there's something else I need you to do in person at Inazuma Castle." With that, Coral Palace Kokoro took out a piece of paper from the low seat; it had a portrait on it.

“According to the intelligence from Inazuma Castle, this person is Kodok, an intelligence officer of the Fools. Recently, he has been frequenting brothels and spending money like water. He is a very easy person to bribe. I want you to go there in person and completely turn the Fools’ intelligence network in Inazuma Castle into your own hands.”

"Lord Coral Palace, please rest assured, I will definitely complete this mission!"

Chapter 22 The Fall of the Jade Pavilion

Golden House.

"Let's wait and see if this kingdom, devoid of its gods, can withstand the malice from ancient times, hahahaha!!!"

D'Artagnan spread his arms wide, laughing wildly and unrestrainedly, before turning into a streak of water and disappearing before the traveler's eyes.

The traveler, with Paimon in tow, rushed out of the Golden House, eager to find the young master.

But the sight before the traveler completely shocked him. The whole world was shrouded in a thick cloud of dark clouds, with lightning flashing and thunder roaring, and a cold wind howling.

A powerful energy surged from the seawater, awe-inspiring and terrifying. This was the power of an ancient demon god, broken free of its seal, arriving with terrifying pressure. Its aura was as turbulent as a storm, as cold and merciless as a thousand-year-old glacier.

The vortex demon god Oser has returned!

It has five snake-like heads, and the scarlet eyes on its heads flash with a destructive light. Today it will destroy the entire Liyue to avenge Morax's suppression!

Just as the travelers were filled with panic, the magnificent Jade Pavilion flew over the Golden House, facing Osel across the sea!

Soon, an earth-shattering battle began.

Although the Liyue Seven Stars and the immortals severely injured Oser by using the Celestial Mechanism to return to the end, Oser unleashed its ultimate attack at the crucial moment.

Countless blue energy orbs rained down on them. Although they managed to dodge the attacks, the Returning Machine had been completely destroyed, and they had lost their only weapon that could harm Oser.

Just as Ausel was about to reach Liyue Harbor, Ningguang, dressed in a white and gold cheongsam, remained fearless and said, "I have another plan, which is to abandon the Jade Pavilion!"

Soon after, the magnificent Jade Pavilion descended from the sky and crashed heavily onto the unsuspecting Oser.

"boom!

The deafening explosion instantly resounded throughout the heavens and earth, like a destructive symphony tearing apart the silent night sky.

What was once a dark night has now become as bright as day.

After the explosion, this war between humans and immortals and demons came to an end.

……

In the Northern Bank.

"It's you, Traveler. The feeling of watching helplessly as your friend has something important taken from you must be hard to forget."