Chapter 262

Could it be that my emotional buildup wasn't strong enough?

"No, it was ultimately my fault for disappearing for five hundred years and making you so sad. I shouldn't have gone to Khaenri'ah alone with Makoto without notifying you, leaving you alone. I'm sorry."

"..."

This sentence seemed to make Ei waver, and her eyes were quite conflicted.

Luo Li breathed a sigh of relief. With this combination of punches, there shouldn't be any major problems, right?

Even if he couldn't move Ei, he could at least fight for some forgiveness.

A long silence ensued.

Raiden Ei finally looked straight at him, her hand beneath her sleeve gripping the edge of the table tightly.

"Do you guarantee that what you said is without a single error or omission, and that you have not deceived me?"

Luo Li was somewhat suspicious, but he could not hesitate now, or it would imply that what he said was false.

So, without a second thought, he replied: "That’s right, everything I said is true."

He had to sound resolute, showing his sincere side.

However, the moment he finished speaking, he heard a soft "pfft" of laughter coming from behind the screen next to Raiden Ei.

"???"

Luo Li was stunned; were there others here?

Before he could ask, the screen slid open automatically.

Kitsune Saigu and Yae Miko appeared.

Luo Li: "..."

What is this, eavesdropping? A triple-trial in one room?

What is going on?

He calmly signaled to Yae Miko, but received no feedback.

"Hiss, this girl, she didn't really betray me, did she?"

Luo Li guessed to himself, feeling it seemed quite likely.

Otherwise, it was truly strange for Miko and Kitsune Saigu to appear here.

The situation was now somewhat dire; although he had anticipated the consequences of Miko's betrayal, he was still caught off guard when it actually happened.

Fortunately, he had rehearsed similar scenarios; while getting through this would be difficult, it was not impossible.

Just like Miko’s personality inherited from Kitsune Saigu—that mischievous, wicked nature—he could completely frame their consultation as slander against him.

Whether Raiden Ei believed it or not, if he could get Raiden Makoto to help cover for him, there should still be a chance.

Thinking of this, he steadied his footing and took the initiative to greet them.

"Saigu, long time no see."

Kitsune Saigu looked at him strangely; because she knew in advance that this guy was safe and sound, seeing him now brought surprise, yet she managed to remain calm.

"Oh my, I just thought of something funny and interrupted your reunion. Lord Luo Li, you wouldn't mind, would you?"

Luo Li: "..."

These words had the same effect as "I only feel bad for my brother," both sounding mocking.

"Cough, cough, it's fine. By the way, why are you two here?"

Kitsune Saigu giggled: "Just a coincidence, otherwise how could I see you return? And that last bit you said, it seems a bit different from what we heard."

As she spoke, she glanced at Yae Miko.

Luo Li naturally saw this look; needless to say, Miko had indeed betrayed him.

It was precisely at such a critical moment that he could not panic; he had to maintain his initial confidence and sincerity.

"Everything I said just now is true. I don't know what information you heard?"

Raiden Ei looked at him coldly and said: "Why is what Miko said completely different from what you said? You still want to lie to me."

Luo Li said without hesitation: "I don't know what information Miko spoke of, but this matter is exactly as I just described, without a shred of deception."

"It seems you won't turn back until you hit the south wall."

A strange light flashed in Raiden Ei's eyes.

Immediately after, Luo Li saw Kitsune Saigu’s strange expression, wanting to laugh but forcibly holding it back.

He felt the initial sense of unease growing heavier, and subconsciously used his Herrscher ability to scan the Tenshukaku to see if there were any outsiders.

Because he hadn't expected any accidents at first and felt no wariness toward the familiar Tenshukaku, he had been completely unguarded.

Now it seemed this was a trap set for him.

His divine sense swept through the entire Tenshukaku in an instant, and the next moment, Luo Li was frozen.

Behind the screen located behind Raiden Ei, he discovered an aura so familiar it was as if they were one.

"Hiss! Makoto?!"

Just as he discovered the secret behind the screen, the screen standing behind Raiden Ei suddenly opened.

Sure enough, the figure of his main wife, Raiden Makoto, appeared right there.

"Ei, you are too impatient."

Murmuring softly, Raiden Makoto returned to her sister's side with a faint smile.

Luo Li was numb.

This was a real triple-trial in one room.

"To be discovered in advance, this is no fun," Kitsune Saigu muttered, fearing no chaos.

She had wanted to play with this guy a bit more before revealing the answer.

Looking at Luo Li, who was stunned for the first time, Raiden Makoto, who had revealed herself, had the corners of her eyes slightly raised.

Raiden Ei stopped pretending, her voice turning increasingly cold: "Repeat what you just said one more time. Are you sure there isn't a shred of deception?"

Luo Li: "..."

How could he play this? Raiden Makoto appearing here meant his plan had completely collapsed.

He couldn't fathom how Makoto could have returned to the Tenshukaku before him.

If he remembered correctly, Makoto should still be in Liyue.

"Are you curious why your sister is here?"

Ei stared at him, the anger in her eyes gradually rising.

Luo Li asked dryly: "A little, yes."

"Hmph, how could you possibly know? I went to Liyue to pick up my sister myself."

"..."

Personally went to Liyue to pick up Makoto... that meant the main problem didn't lie with Miko.

Luo Li reacted instantly; the root of the problem might have started with Lumine.

Are there nothing but traitors around me?!

Raiden Ei said coldly: "What else do you have to say?"

"..."

Meeting Raiden Makoto's gaze, Luo Li only saw her helpless expression.

Of course, it wasn't a total loss; Makoto didn't entirely want to see him fall out with her sister.

No, rather, even if her sister were deceived, she wouldn't truly hate him.

"Just let Ei vent her anger."

Mouthing the words to him, Raiden Makoto winked playfully.

Luo Li: "..."

Vent her anger?

"Nothing to say now, right?!"

Raiden Ei stood up, her high and noble aura mixed with a volatile temper fully unleashed.

Luo Li finally understood why Ei’s chest had been heaving and her fists clenched from the start.

From the moment they met, she had understood everything and had been watching him perform and weave lies.

"Numb, this is too hard to handle!"

Luo Li was stunned; it turned out this was a trap.