Poseidon in Arknights

"Um, I haven't been setting up my stall for the past few days and I've accumulated a bunch of goods. I need to go out for a bit." Croissant scratched her head, keenly sensing that the atmosphere was a bit off and that she didn't really belong here.

At this moment, Kong seemed to be still in a daze, sitting on the sofa watching TV.

"Oh, right, speaking of which, didn't the company say we were going to practice singing? Why aren't you leaving yet?" Croissant, who was sitting next to her, nudged Sora with her elbow. Croissant gave Sora a look that signaled her to leave. She was confident that Sora would understand her meaning, given their level of understanding.

Isn't the situation obvious yet? It's clear that Texas and Exusiai have their eyes on Yuuki. Croissant may be clueless, but she's not so oblivious to this kind of atmosphere.

Texas, Exusiai, and Specter were all going to catch them together. It was so obvious. Croissant isn't a loaf of bread, so of course she could understand it.

So, to prevent collateral damage, Croissant resolutely decided to drag Sora away as well, seeing that she was still watching TV nearby.

"What's wrong, Croissant? I just saw the most exciting part." Sora looked at Croissant. "It won't be that fast over there."

"Oh well, we'll have to go sooner or later anyway." Croissant gestured for Sora to look around, "We can just go out together."

"Alright, alright." Kong nodded. "I'll go get some things first."

Sora then got up and went into the room, leaving the remote control on the table before leaving. After a while, Sora came out, casually fiddled with the green plant on the table, and went out with Croissant.

After the two left, Texas bit off the Pocky stick in her mouth and looked at Muirsey: "There's no need to ask questions you already know the answer to, is there?"

"Mmm-hmm." Exusiai nodded. "There's no need to ask questions you already know the answer to."

“But I don’t feel like I’ve done anything wrong.” Muels smiled at the group. “On the contrary, don’t you guys think that Yuuki always seems to be missing an outfit?”

“…” Upon hearing Muirseth’s words, Texas and Exusiai both turned their heads away and fell into silence.

"Alright, alright, I'm heading back soon." Muirsey clapped her hands. "I don't want to be besieged for the last two days before I leave, so to prevent that, I'll tell you something~"

"Is it Yuuki's attitude?" Texas suddenly asked, looking at Muirses. "We've been making assumptions, haven't we?"

“Oh, Miss Texas is quite perceptive.” Muirsey looked at Texas with some surprise. “Then let me hear what you have to say first?”

"What does this mean? I don't understand." Exusiai scratched her head and looked at Specter, but all she saw was a calm Specter, who seemed to have a general idea of ​​what Muleseth was about to say.

'Why does it feel like I'm the only one who doesn't know anything?'

"Can't Yuuki see our open and covert struggles?" Texas pulled another Pocky stick from her pocket. "Putting aside whether we've been deliberately avoiding Yuuki, is it really possible that Yuuki can't notice any of the things we do normally?"

Exusiai scratched her head, still seemingly not understanding: "Um, but Yuuki doesn't seem to be anything..."

"Sigh." Texas sighed deeply, feeling unfortunate to have such a best friend. "Is Yuuki really a blockhead, or do we think Yuuki is a blockhead?"

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"So you're still hungry, Croissant?" Sora looked at Croissant eating noodles with a hint of helplessness. "The portion that Yuzuki made this morning wasn't small, was it?"

"We're already out," Croissant shrugged. "The atmosphere just now wasn't suitable for us to stay any longer."

"Besides, I'm planning to set up a stall at noon, so I won't be coming back."

"Whatever." Kong sat to the side, pretending to look at the scenery outside, but focusing his attention on the headset in his ear.

The more Kong listened to the voice coming through the headset, the brighter his eyes became.

—————Employee Rest Area—————

"I'm back." Yuuki walked back to the rest area with the Emperor, watching the atmosphere among everyone become more relaxed. 'Judging by this, Muelseth didn't reveal everything, did he?'

"I'm going out for dinner with my boss tonight. What would you like to eat for lunch and dinner? I'll make it for you."

"Make some dessert!" The angel was the first to jump up and raise her hand to answer. "Not much, just a little will do."

"No way. I just cooked for you yesterday, don't even think about it today." Xi Yue immediately shook her head. "Alright, next one. Anyone else want to order?"

"Anything is fine," Texas replied casually. "But what's the boss going out for dinner tonight? Are you taking Yuuki with you?"

"To be precise, it's because of me that the boss has to go out to eat with me." Xi Yue shrugged. "Don't worry, it's nothing. Everyone can go about their business as usual."

"Since we're going to eat, shall I help you put on the rest of your jewelry that you haven't finished wearing yet?" Muerses said, already slipping over with the jewelry in hand. "Come, come, sit down."

"Okay, okay." Xi Yue sat down on a stool at the dining table. "Oh, by the way, do you have any bags?"

Xi Yue shook her phone in her hand: "This outfit doesn't have pockets, it seems a bit inconvenient."

"Yes~" Muels helped Yuuki put on the necklace. "Wait a moment."

After putting on the necklace, Muirsay took out a small bag from a nearby pouch. The bag was light blue and had auspicious cloud patterns made of gold thread.

Xi Yue took the small bag and put her phone inside: "Thanks~"

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A restaurant located by the water in Longmen.

"You did very well. It seems that Xi Yue had anticipated our arrival." The Grand Tutor nodded at Wei Yanwu. "This place is indeed secluded and pleasant."

Then, the Grand Tutor turned to look at the group of people who had come with him and seemed quite prepared: "This is just a conversation, not an interrogation. Why are you being so serious? Are you trying to make Miss Xiyue have a problem with us?"

"Your subordinates dare not!" The men immediately bowed to the Grand Tutor, "But the other party..."

"You all go to the next room; we don't need you here." The Grand Tutor looked at the group and told them to go to another guest room that had been arranged for them to have dinner.

"Grand Tutor, perhaps..."

"Do you think you're useful just because you're here?" The Grand Tutor looked at them calmly. "Didn't you already know what she did in Chernobog on your way here?"

"Your subordinate... understands."

"So, since you know this, what use is it for you to stand here?" The Grand Tutor looked at the group. "With a wave of his hand, the other party can turn an entire city into a vast ocean, a deep sea."

"If she gets angry today, even if the Celestial Master stands by my side to protect me, he might not be able to protect me completely. What? Do you think you are stronger than the Celestial Master?"

"Your subordinates dare not." Everyone lowered their heads, not daring to look up at the Grand Tutor.

“In that case, let’s all go next door. Only a few of us are needed here. Today is just for a conversation. We only need to understand the other party’s attitude.” The Grand Tutor’s tone softened slightly. “At this moment, we are already in a turbulent time. Why should we anger a deity who has been quite kind to us over such a trivial matter?”

"The other party has stayed in Yan Kingdom for such a long time, yet has not gained any followers, nor performed any miracles. All the things they have done are in accordance with the way of a healer. Now, the lower city of Longmen is a good example of this."

"In that case, wouldn't it be impolite of us to be so wary of such a friendly deity?"

"Understood." The men bowed to the Grand Tutor again, then retreated toward the gate in unison. "We take our leave."

Wei Yanwu watched the departing figures of the group and then looked at the Grand Tutor, who was calmly drinking tea to the side: "They are only standing here because of their sense of duty."

“I know.” The Grand Tutor nodded. “I originally only wanted to come alone, but they wouldn’t allow it. It’s really troublesome.”

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"This is it?" Xi Yue looked at the restaurant in front of her, then at the invitation in her hand. "It's quite secluded."

"Alright, alright, stop reminiscing." The Emperor opened the car door and jumped out. "Let's go, I wonder what delicious food that old dragon will order today."

"We're here." Xi Yue smiled, then withdrew her water clone from the driver's seat and got out of the car.

The two were then led to their room by a waiter who was already waiting.

"Miss Xiyue, good evening, Your Majesty." The Grand Tutor raised his teacup to Xiyue as she entered. "Please sit down."

"Good evening, Grand Tutor." Xi Yue and the Emperor greeted the Grand Tutor and then pulled out chairs to sit down.

Wei Yanwu, who was standing to the side, stood up and poured tea for the Emperor and Xiyue.

"Thank you." Xi Yue picked up the teacup, skimmed off the foam, and took a small sip. "This tea is very delicious."

The Grand Tutor said in a very unpretentious manner, "If Miss Xiyue likes it, she can take some with her later."

"Then thank you very much, Grand Tutor."

"Alright, alright." The Emperor took a sip of tea. "Let's all be more open about what we're saying. If we're eating, let's eat. If you have any questions, just ask. There are no outsiders here. Stop with this bureaucratic nonsense."

The Grand Tutor paused slightly, then shook his head with a hint of helplessness. “The Emperor is quite straightforward. Well then, I suppose neither of you are used to it, so I’ll just speak frankly.”

"I believe you two already know the purpose of my trip."

Yuuzuki nodded: "Is it because of the sea I created in Chernobog?"

“That’s right.” The Grand Tutor nodded. “With a single word, he transformed an entire city into a vast ocean. I had no choice but to come, and besides, that wasn’t the only reason I came.”

"Eh, is that not the only reason?" Yu Yue looked at the Grand Tutor with some doubt. "Besides that, I don't think I've done anything particularly noteworthy recently, have I?"

“Indeed not.” The Grand Tutor nodded. “It’s just that something happened elsewhere, which is why I said it wasn’t because of that.”

"Please say."

“There are two things,” the Grand Tutor said, looking at Xi Yue. “The first is the Deep Sea Church.”

"Hmm?" Upon hearing this, Xi Yue looked at the Grand Tutor with some doubt. "Are there people from the Deep Sea Church in Yan Kingdom? What have they done?"

“There were some before, and what they did was no different from what they did in Iberia.” The Grand Tutor looked at Xi Yue. “But now I’m quite relieved. It seems they have reformed.”

"Now they are all like Miss Yuzuki, wearing blue ear feathers, and have turned from the original church into a medical gathering, and have done a lot of good deeds."

Upon hearing this, Xi Yue breathed a sigh of relief. She was quite afraid that these people from the Deep Sea Church might do something to her, since faith is a difficult thing to deal with.

Originally, they should have worshipped Hai Si, but after Hai Si worshipped her, it is estimated that all the followers of this Deep Sea Church have switched to worshipping her.

If they had done something bad on land, Yuuki really wouldn't know how to deal with them. Fortunately, they didn't, and it seems they've completely reformed.

"And what is the second thing?" Xi Yue looked at the Grand Tutor. She knew that this was not what the Grand Tutor wanted to talk about today; he just brought it up to liven up the atmosphere and make everyone happy.

"The second matter..." The Grand Tutor hesitated for a moment, then slowly said, "The snow in the north has temporarily stopped."

After thinking for a moment, Xi Yue tentatively asked, "Is the Grand Tutor referring to demons?"

"Hmm." The Grand Tutor nodded. "All activities have stopped, and the opening has been shrinking inwards. There has been no movement for nearly a month."

"Moreover, after confirming that the demons' activities had ceased, we immediately did our best to find the cause. Finally, after nearly a hundred stargazing masters observed the stars, we finally managed to vaguely point to the border of Yan Kingdom as the source of the matter."

Well, because it's Chinese New Year tomorrow, my family is planning to go out and have fun, so I won't be able to write the novel. Therefore, I'm asking for a day off and I'll try my best to catch up on the updates.

I also wish everyone a Happy New Year and all the best!

The number of characters related to water is repeated multiple times.

Chapter 129: After the Banquet

"So you've set your sights on Chernobog?" The Emperor glanced at Xiyue first, then looked at the Grand Tutor. "Nearly a hundred astrologers, you really spared no expense, didn't you?"

"Of course it's not that simple." The Grand Tutor shook his head. "It took a lot of searching to finally pinpoint Chernobog, or perhaps it was just that Miss Yuzuki's activities in Chernobog were too much of a commotion."

"As for the losses, they can be described as both large and small."

"I can imagine that." The Emperor nodded and looked at Xi Yue beside him. "The things you want to divine include Xi Yue. It's good enough that you didn't shock those celestial masters into something bad."

Upon hearing the Emperor's words, Xi Yue looked at the Grand Tutor with some anxiety: "Are those Celestial Masters alright?"