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

Seeing her like this, Navelette couldn't help but sigh inwardly and said softly, "Ms. Furnessa, if you can prove that inclusivity of cultural works from all over the world actually protects the interests of local novelists, then these two treaties are not contradictory."

Fu Ningna's eyes lit up instantly. That's right, how come she didn't think of that?

Such an excellent work actually pointed the way forward for Fontaine's novels. In "Nighttime Love Ward...", the protagonist coerces a nurse; therefore, Fontaine's novelists could write about coercing gentlemen, priests, scholars, or even female celebrities—well, coercing female celebrities is not allowed...

We were so wise to solve this problem so easily.

Hehe, I'll go to the Opéra Garnier Opera House tomorrow and give a long speech.

The people will once again be completely in awe of themselves.

Haha, I really am a star in Fontainebleau!

Chapter 98 Peace Talks Successful

Fujiiwa Fortress, the site of the peace talks.

When Kokoro Sango wrote her name in her elegant handwriting, Chiki Ueno breathed a sigh of relief. The peace talks between Umijima Island and the Inatsuma Shogunate had finally succeeded.

"Ueno Chiki, may I ask you a few questions?" Sango Mikoto put down her pen and asked gently. Her voice was like a clear pool of water under the sunlight, calm and warm.

Ueno Chiki nodded. "Of course."

"If you were the Coral Palace Priestess back then, what would you have done in that situation?" Coral Palace Shinkai asked, looking directly into his eyes.

Although she was asking a question, what she really meant was that Haizhi Island had no other choice but to survive at that time.

"If it were me, I would never incite the gods to start this doomed war; I would rather die myself."

The gods led people out of darkness, giving them space to live.

"But people willingly sacrifice the gods in order to obtain a better life," Ueno Chiki said in a deep voice, his tone filled with determination and resolve.

Upon hearing this, a look of pain appeared on Coral Palace's face. She knew that what Ueno Chiki said was true.

The war was caused by the greed and selfishness of the people of Haizhi Island. In pursuit of a better life, they did not hesitate to push their gods into the abyss of death.

"Actually, there were other hidden reasons for the war back then. The gods knew that they were doomed to die." Coral Palace Heart Sea couldn't help but reveal part of the truth from back then.

"But no matter what, it was an extremely wrong choice."

Ueno Chiki knew, of course, that there was more to the story than met the eye in that war of the gods. Orobas had sought death in order to avoid punishment from Sky Island.

However, this was not necessarily related to starting a war; it was the constant pleas of the islanders that made Him decide to die.

"I understand. I will do everything in my power to ensure that Umijima Island and Inazuma can truly live in peace and no longer harbor any hatred," said Coral Mikoko softly.

Then, she suddenly changed the subject, "Ueno Chiki, there's actually something personal I'm concerned about that I'd like to ask you about."

"Private matters? Then ask away, but I can't answer anything too private." Ueno Chiki was very confused, wondering why Sango Mikoto would suddenly be interested in his private matters.

"What exactly is your relationship with the traveler?" Coral Palace Heart Sea asked seriously.

Ueno Chiki was caught off guard by the question. He paused for a moment before reacting, a complex mix of emotions welling up inside him. His mind raced with thoughts, like Pandora's box had been opened.

Ever since that day when he forcibly kissed Yingmei, his heart has undergone a complete transformation.

He admitted that he was attracted by Yingmei's unique charm. Her eyes were like dazzling stars, her smile like the warm spring sun, and her personality was irresistible to him.

She was innocent yet strong, kind yet righteous, and these qualities deeply moved him.

After a long while, he raised his head, took a deep breath, and said, "I really like her. As for my relationship with her, it's not confirmed yet."

Upon hearing this, Coral Palace Heart Sea was overwhelmed with a myriad of emotions. In the end, she said nothing, simply handed him a large stack of manuscripts, and then got up and left.

Ueno Chiki took it and saw that it was his book, "Brokeback Mountain: I, who was kept by a rich man, actually fell in love with this man."

If nothing unexpected happens, this should be Yingmei's doing.

........

As night fell, a faint moonlight shone on the sea. Chiki Ueno stood on the deck of the ship, feeling the cool sea breeze brushing against her cheeks.

Before him stretched a vast ocean, its waves rippling and reflecting the stars.

However, his mind was not on the beautiful scenery before him, but on his conversation with Coral Palace Heart Sea during the day.

He was clear about his own feelings, but he also knew that his relationship with Yingmei was unlikely to have a happy ending.

They belong to different worlds.

Yingmei is a destined person, destined to be a driving force for world change, just like the wind destined to blow far away.

If the wind wants to leave, how can the clouds hold it back?

"You look troubled." A clear, ethereal voice came from behind him, as melodious as a mountain stream, bringing a sense of peace and harmony.

Ueno Chiki didn't turn around; he simply said, "You wouldn't understand."

"Code name: Ueno Chiki. Do you remember what I said when we first met?"

"Can not remember."

“Well, I did say I can see things that happened in the past. So I know what's bothering you,” Columbia said gently as she walked to his side.

“But you can’t solve my problem at all,” Ueno Chiki said, somewhat dejected.

“I cannot solve this, but the Ice Queen can help you. With your intelligence, it shouldn’t be difficult for you to achieve merit. At that time, power and lifespan will not be problems at all.”

Ueno Chiki admitted that at that moment, he was deeply moved. If one possessed immense power and a long enough lifespan, then many problems would cease to be problems.

But in the end, he shook his head.

"The fools are doing something extremely immoral."

Colombia looked thoughtful.

If judged by Chiki Ueno's values, many of the Fools' Enforcers are indeed utterly wicked.

Especially the second-place Dotole, who is basically the ultimate anti-human being; to call him scum is an insult to scum.

"And what I want, the Ice Queen can't give me either."

Columbia asked with some curiosity, "Then what do you want?"

Ueno Chiki didn't say anything more, but just looked up at the stars in the sky.

He wanted more than just a bright star.

Chapter 99 New Year's Festival I

As afternoon approached, the warm sunset cast its golden glow over the tranquil northwestern suburbs of Inazuma City, gilding every scene with a golden edge.

In front of a rather simple house stood a handsome young man dressed in a blue Japanese kimono.

His face was softly illuminated by the setting sun, and his black, tousled hair fluttered gently in the breeze, complementing the afterglow of the sunset and adding to his calm and resolute demeanor.

"I'm leaving now," he said to Yingmei, Columbia, and Paimon, who were still playing cards inside the house.

Yingmei glanced at him, gripping her cards tighter, a slight smirk playing on her lips, her tone tinged with sarcasm: "Hmph! Then you'd better hurry up and leave. Otherwise, you'll miss your date with Linghua."

Ueno Chiki could naturally sense the sourness in her words, gave her an apologetic look, and then left.

After he left, Yingmei's mind was no longer on the cards, and she was reminded by Paimon to play her cards several times in a row.

“Traveler, let’s set off too,” Columbia said, seeing her expression.

Yingmei glanced down at the cards in her hand, looking dejected, and threw them away. "Let's go then."

Only Paimon was somewhat reluctant, "Traveler, Columbia, at least finish this round, I still have two clowns or three bombs in my hand that I haven't played yet."

Upon hearing this, Yingmei and Columbia were even less likely to continue playing and got up to leave.

.......

When Chiki Ueno arrived at Kanagin Island, the venue for the New Year's Festival, the last rays of the setting sun had faded.

As night falls and the city lights come on, various colored lights illuminate the entire Ganjin Island, making it look like a dream.

The lights twinkled like stars, reflecting off the stars in the night sky, as if announcing the arrival of the New Year.

At the exit of the New Year festival site, he saw the girl waiting for him.

She wore a light blue bathrobe embroidered with pink cherry blossoms, each blossom as delicate and lifelike as a real flower.

Her face was delicate and her skin was as white as jade, like a flower just beginning to bloom on a snow-capped mountain in the early morning, or as pure and beautiful as snowflakes and ice crystals.

Ueno Chiki stood there, staring blankly at Kamisato Ayaka. His heart was pounding, his thoughts were racing, and he was completely absorbed by this beautiful scene. He couldn't move, he couldn't speak, and he could only let his gaze be drawn to her, as if controlled by a powerful magnetic field.

Ayaka Kamisato looked at his dazed expression and a faint smile appeared on her lips.

"Qian Shu, you've come."

Ueno Chiki only recovered from his dementia when he heard her voice.

"Ayaka, you look absolutely stunning today." His gaze lingered on Ayaka Kamisato.

In his past life, although he admired her beauty through a screen, it didn't deeply impress him. Now, being close to her in person, he truly felt that her beauty was breathtaking and irresistible.

Ayaka Kamisato blushed crimson upon hearing his praise. Her heart swelled with joy; she had spent the entire day preparing for their date, striving for perfection in every detail, from choosing her clothes to applying makeup. Her efforts had paid off; Chiki Ueno's compliments made all her hard work worthwhile.

"Let's go." Ayaka Kamisato said, naturally and gently taking Chiki Ueno's arm.

The moment they touched, he felt as if he'd been struck by lightning, a tingling sensation spreading from his arm throughout his body. He tried to control his emotions, but the strange feeling rendered him immobile, and he could only let Ayaka Kamisato hold his arm.

The two walked side by side into the New Year's festival grounds.

However, what they didn't know was that their actions were being observed by Yingmei, Columbia, and Paimon.

Yingmei's expression was extremely complicated. The woman she liked had fallen for the man she liked, Ueno Chiki. This feeling was very subtle.

Meanwhile, Columbia and Paimon were also observing everything. They witnessed Ueno Chiki and Kamisato Ayaka's intimate actions and sensed Hikari's complex emotions.

“Traveler, don’t be sad,” Paimon said gently, trying to comfort Yingmei.

However, to Paimon's surprise, a strange smile appeared on Yingmei's face. "Sad? Why should I be sad? I like Ueno Chiki and I also like Kamisato Ayaka. I used to worry about how to get along with both of them, but now I don't have to worry at all. Hahahaha."

“This, this, really…” Paimon shook her head, her mind a complete mess due to the complicated relationship between the three of them.

Columbia approached her and said softly, "Traveler, you can lie to me, but don't lie to yourself. Your feelings for Ayaka Kamisato and Chiki Ueno are completely different."

Yingmei's expression fell, and she said in a sour tone, "But what can I do? Ayaka Kamisato is his fiancée."

Colombia looked directly into her bright golden eyes. "Traveler, I can feel that his feelings for you are the deepest, surpassing those of anyone else."