That fox is as mischievous as ever…
Cao Zhong scrolled through the group chat, watching everyone gang up on him, and couldn't help but sigh.
Yae Miko really hadn't changed at all.
The Guuji of the Grand Narukami Shrine, heir to the kitsune bloodline, companion and confidant of "Eternity"… and the terrifying chief editor of Yae Publishing House.
A perfect embodiment of beauty and intelligence.
To the world, she was noble and dignified.
But beneath that elegant appearance and those captivating eyes—
Was a truly troublesome fox.
Her personality was as unpredictable as the stars.
Back in the group chat—
[Kujou Sara]: @Yae Miko Guuji-sama, please mind your words. I will not allow you to insult the Raiden Shogun!
[Kamisato Ayaka]: @Yae Miko Guuji-sama, please refrain from such remarks.
[Yae Miko]: Oh my, what are you all so afraid of? Let me tell you—the real Raiden Shogun is very well-endowed. Soft, too… and—oh my~ quite delightful.
[Kaeya]: Is this something I'm allowed to hear for free?! (panic)(panic)(panic)
[Cao Zhong]: @Yae Miko Words alone aren't enough—no pics, no proof!
[Kujou Sara]: @Cao Zhong Are you courting death?!
[Venti]: @Yae Miko Really? How did I miss this all this time? What a loss!
[Jean]: ?
[Kaeya]: ??
[Kamisato Ayaka]: ???
Then—
[Kujou Sara]: @Venti What nonsense are you spouting?! Who do you think you are?! The Raiden Shogun is far beyond your reach—what, do you think you're the Anemo Archon?!
[Barbara]: @Kujou Sara I find that rather amusing. How dare you insult the Anemo Archon? Lord Barbatos is a beloved god of freedom—what does Venti have to do with him? He's not even worthy of carrying the Archon's shoes!
[Yae Miko]: (snickering)
[Zhongli]: By universal reason, Miss Barbara's statement seems valid.
[Xiao]: Mm… Mr. Zhongli is correct.
[Venti]: You all… you've gone too far!
At Starsnatch Cliff—
Venti stared at the chat, suddenly feeling like his cider had lost its taste.
"This is slander. Outright slander."
"When I reveal my identity as the Anemo Archon someday, you'll all be shocked…"
He grumbled and took another drink.
Back to the chat—
[Xingqiu]: Speaking of which, I've always wondered—everyone knows Cao Zhong is a scumbag, so why do so many girls still like him?
[Cao Zhong]: What kind of question is that?! I treat every girl sincerely!
Instant reaction—
[Jean]: ?
[Amber]: ??
[Barbara]: ???
[Eula]: I'll remember this grudge.
[Hu Tao]: Boss Cao is shamelessly honest, I'll give him that.
[Venti]: I don't understand either. A high-quality man like me has no admirers—what injustice!
[Barbara]: @Venti That just makes me feel sick. Ugh.
[Cao Zhong]: @Venti You brought this on yourself.
[Venti]: I'm leaving. My pride is wounded.
[Kaeya]: Fine, if I can't beat Cao Zhong, whatever—but how am I losing too?
[Kaeya]: I'm the Cavalry Captain of Mondstadt! I've got status, wealth, looks—and you still don't pick me? What has this world come to?
Suddenly—
[Klee]: Klee knows!
[Kaeya]: @Klee Ah, Klee, my dear! Tell me—what makes Cao Zhong better than me?
[Klee]: Brother Cao Zhong looks very handsome. Brother Kaeya… looks kinda funny!
Silence.
Then—
[Hu Tao]: Hahaha—!
[Amber]: Klee's right!
[Barbara]: Klee is so smart!
[Kaeya]: Kids don't understand—don't listen to her!
[Cao Zhong]: As everyone knows, kids don't lie.
[Lumine]: Lies are not blades—truth cuts deeper.
[Kaeya]: Waaa—Klee's been corrupted!
[Klee]: Huh? But Klee is telling the truth! Klee doesn't lie!
[Venti]: And that's round two!
[Cao Zhong]: Salt in the wound!
[Kaeya]: @Jean Acting Grand Master, please discipline Klee—she's been influenced by Cao Zhong!
[Jean]: I think Klee is an honest and good child. @Klee No confinement today—go out and play.
[Klee]: Yay!
[Cao Zhong]: Yay!
[Hu Tao]: Yay!
[Paimon]: Yay!
[Kaeya]: No "yay"!
[Venti]: No-no "yay"!
Inside the Knights of Favonius Headquarters—
Klee beamed with joy.
"Yay! I can go out and play again! I just made a new Jumpy Dumpty—maybe I should test it!"
But seeing everyone imitate her in chat—
She tilted her head in confusion.
[Klee]: Huh? You're all so childish.
[Layla]: Eh? Childish? I think it's just right…
[Cao Zhong]: When kids say it's childish, but college students think it's perfect!