Poseidon in Arknights

"Oh, that's great!" Exusiai walked over and put her arm around Sora's shoulder. "Your company has finally given you a good vacation. You've missed quite a few of our team-building activities!"

"Oh, by the way, didn't your company express any gratitude to Yuuki?" Exusiai suddenly remembered something and looked at Sora. "If it weren't for Yuuki, things might have gotten really bad."

It's fair to say that if Yuuki hadn't reacted in time, or had been a step too slow, Sora would very likely have perished in that explosion, or at best, become an infected person.

Not to mention that there were so many audience members crowded in front of the stage at that concert, and those people could have easily become infected or even been killed on the spot by the explosion.

It's fair to say that if something goes wrong, Kong's agency will face an extremely difficult public relations crisis. After all, if one of your artists is in this situation, what about the others?

It's fair to say that if this isn't handled properly, the brokerage firm could plummet in value, and if someone takes advantage of its misfortune, it could even go bankrupt on the spot.

These are just hypothetical scenarios, since Yuuki's intervention nipped all these speculations in the bud, and there wasn't even a rumor.

The performance of Yuugetsu's flowing water on the stage attracted everyone's attention, and no one cared about the explosion that had just occurred.

Sora nodded: "Yes, the company will give Yuuki 20 Lungmen Dollars, as well as lifetime free tickets to any concert they organize."

"Free tickets for permanent viewing!" Exusiai's eyes widened. "Really?"

“It’s true. In fact, the tickets and money were delivered this morning.” Is walked over. “However, considering that Miss Yuzuki might not have been in a good mood at the time, I accepted them on her behalf.”

"Thank you so much to them." Yuuki smiled as she walked out of the room. "Perhaps I should thank them in person?"

"But after only one night, are they willing to offer such a generous reward?"

Is smiled at Yuuki and took out a bank card and another metal card from his small bag.

"Because they understood much faster than us how big of a problem it would be if this matter wasn't handled properly, both as a token of their gratitude and to thank Miss Feng Xiyue for speaking up for her, they completed all the procedures as quickly as possible and delivered the payment."

Yuuki took the two cards from Is and carefully placed them inside her clothes: "What a utilitarian idea."

"But let's not talk about these things." After putting the card away, Yuuki looked at the people gradually emerging from the room, a light smile on her face. "Since it's a vacation, then enjoy it!"

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"Hmm, don't we have a bigger vehicle?" Yuzuki stroked her chin, looking at the RV in front of her. "There are seven of us."

"Where did this seventh person come from, Yuzuki?" Croissant put down the large bag of snacks she was carrying on her shoulder. "Including you and Kurenai, there are only six of us."

Croissant had barely finished speaking when she was hit on the head by an eraser. Croissant turned around and saw the Emperor holding a Peace Gun, looking displeased.

"What's wrong, Croissant? You didn't forget about your boss just because you heard about the vacation, did you?"

Croissant immediately bowed, clasped her hands together above her head, and hurriedly begged for forgiveness, "I'm so sorry, boss!"

"Hmph!" The Emperor, his face full of displeasure, raised his Peace Gun again and fired another rubber bullet at Croissant's head. "That's enough."

Yu Yue turned her head and smiled at Croissant, who was courting death, but then got back to the point and patted the carriage in front of her: "I think if there are so many of us going, we should take a truck instead."

"It's actually not bad~" Exusiai opened the door and poked her head in. "There are four beds, although there are only two double beds, but we are all girls, so it shouldn't be a problem if we squeeze in a little, right?"

"And what about me, Exusiai~" The Emperor weighed the Peace Gun in his hand. It was clear that if Exusiai's next words didn't quite align with the Emperor's expectations, then Exusiai would probably get shot in the head as well.

"I think it's... ouch!"

Chapter 70: Hot Spring

"A pair of Kings!" The Emperor jumped up and slammed the cards in his hand onto the table. "Xi Yue, you're out of options now, aren't you? You're not all that great after all."

Looking at Xiyue's smiling face, the Emperor was convinced that the opponent had absolutely no way to deal with those two Kings, because all the 2s and Aces on the field had already been played!

Xi Yue was out of options. If he could just play the last four in his hand, he would finally be able to hold his head high!

"Well~" Yuuki looked at the Emperor, who seemed relieved, and smiled happily. She slowly placed the four cards in her hand on the table. "I'm so sorry, a 3-of-a-kind~"

The emperor's face froze instantly, staring at the four 3s on the table with disbelief.

Croissant, standing nearby, even reached over and moved the four 3s closer to the Emperor, asking with a delighted expression, "Boss, do you have any cards? If not, then pay up!"

"I...I..." The Emperor's face instantly stiffened. He looked down at the cards in his hand, then at the four 3s that Croissant had deliberately pushed in front of him on the table. "I pass!"

"Hehehe, looks like I've got my money covered for this month's inventory!" Croissant beamed with delight. "Me too!"

"4." Xi Yue casually placed the card on the table and stretched. "Boss, you've almost lost a thousand, why don't you just give up?"

The emperor looked somewhat embarrassed. He had only participated in the game with a casual attitude, just to pass the time.

Then Croissant said that Yuuki's luck, when combined with the Dark Game, would reach a level where no one could defeat her.

Then the emperor expressed his disbelief and decisively increased the bet, and has been losing ever since. The situation he just won was only achieved after the emperor used all his skills.

However, even the best calculations can't outsmart exceptional luck.

"Sigh, forget it, forget it, let's not fight anymore." The Emperor slumped in his chair, waving his hand speechlessly. "I can't help your luck. It doesn't make sense. I thought I was quite a skilled fighter back in the day."

At this moment, the car seemed to stop, and Texas pushed open the partition door from the driver's side: "We've arrived, get out."

"We're finally here." Croissant stretched. "My legs are numb from sitting so long."

"Actually, it's only been one day. You guys would take more than a few days to deliver across cities, right?" Xi Yue smiled at Croissant and stood up from her chair.

Xi Yue walked to the bed next to her, squatted down, and hugged Hong, who had been driving all night.

Her red eyelids twitched slightly, but after sensing that it was Xiyue holding her, she fell back asleep peacefully.

Xi Yue looked at Hong, who was holding her tightly in her arms, smiled and patted her head, then walked to the bed that was constantly emitting light.

"Wake up, Exusiai, we're here." Yuzuki nudged Exusiai, who was still sleeping inside.

"Hmm~" Exusiai pulled off the blindfold on her face, trying to open her eyes in a daze, but before she could open them, Yuuki gently pressed her hand on Exusiai's eyes.

"Don't you have any awareness of the brightness of your halo?" Yuuki pressed her hand on Exusiai's eyes, then released it slightly, allowing Exusiai's eyes to gradually adjust to the light.

"Hmm, I'm used to it. I've been under this halo since I was a child." Exusiai didn't care, but the brightness of the halo did affect her sleep.

But which Sarkaz person hasn't been exposed to this light from childhood to adulthood? In daily life, being suddenly hit by a flashbang is a common occurrence.

Even among the Sarkaz, this is the most widespread and commonly used form of prank.

The idea is to first cover yourself with a black cloth and hide somewhere, then wait for the person who is frightened to come over, tear off the black cloth, rush over, and give them a blinding flashbang.

Therefore, the Sakorta people, especially those living in Lateran, can be said to have developed a pair of formidable eyes long ago.

Strong light can only affect them temporarily, not to mention the radiance emanating from their own aura that they've had since childhood. From a certain perspective, this can be considered a form of natural selection.

However, whether or not it is needed is one thing, and whether or not it is done is another, isn't it?

"Wow, is this the hot spring resort?" Exusiai jumped out of the car and looked at the cluster of buildings that resembled a small town.

"Welcome, everyone." At this moment, the town gate opened, and several waiters walked out and bowed to Xiyue and her companions.

"Please come in, everyone."

——————Hot Spring Resort——————

"Wow, I never would have guessed." Croissant looked at Yuuki, who had just changed into her swimsuit and was wearing red, as she walked out of the changing room. "Yuuki, you're quite the catch!"

“I think it’s because Yuuki always wears that big black trench coat~” Sora pushed open the dressing room door and came out. “Actually, I think Yuuki’s voice and figure would make her a huge hit as an idol.”

"Please spare me that kind of thing." Yuzuki smiled and shook her head. "I'm better off being a doctor."

“I think it’s definitely going to be a hit,” Exusiai chimed in. “After all, Yuuki, your voice is already pretty good. If you polish your singing skills a bit more, you’ll definitely become a star.”

At this moment, Texas also changed her clothes and came out wearing a bathrobe: "It might be packed, but whether they're all fans or not is another matter."

"Why are you joining in the teasing?" Yuuki looked at Texas and shook her head helplessly.

Exusiai stroked her chin, looking at Texas's figure-hugging swimsuit. If she remembered correctly, Texas's swimsuits weren't usually this type.

Exusiai rolled her eyes, then patted Croissant next to her with a mischievous smile, while waving her phone at Croissant.

"Girls, what are you standing here for?" The Emperor, wearing a bathrobe that looked like it was specially made, walked over from the side and looked at Xiyue and the others standing at the door of the changing room. "Aren't you cold in this wind?"

"Hehe, let's go~" Exusiai and Croissant waved to the crowd with their arms around each other's shoulders and slipped inside first.

—————Hot spring pool——————

"Oh, this feels so good~" Exusiai was almost completely submerged in the water, and a warm feeling spread throughout her body.

Yuuki placed the bathtub containing her belongings on the edge of the pool, watching Exusiai soak in it: "Be careful, Exusiai, you're practically all you have left is your aura~"

"I don't think this is very satisfying." Exusiai raised her head slightly, turning to look at Yuuki. "With the cold wind blowing, your face is still cold~"

"Here comes the depth charge!" Croissant checked the depth of the pool, and after confirming it was probably safe, she plunged into the water, creating a splash.

The water droplets froze in mid-air before landing, then fell back into the pool.

Yuzuki looked at Croissant, whose horn was emerging from the pool, and said, "Don't do that. The water will make the ground slippery and people might slip and fall."

Croissant poked her head out of the pool: "Isn't this Yuzuki? You're here~"

“You two,” Xi Yue shook her head helplessly, “I don’t remember the contract I signed mentioning that being a nanny was part of my job responsibilities.”

Upon hearing Yuuki's words, Exusiai and Croissant both showed surprised expressions: "So it wasn't there before?"

Xi Yue's lips twitched, and with a helpless wave of her hand, the water in the pool splashed up, drenching their faces: "Don't take my care for granted."

Exusiai shook her head, wiping the water off her face: "Hehe, I understand!"

A cold wind blew, and Exusiai and Croissant, who were in the water, shivered. They immediately submerged themselves in the pool.

Hong, who was standing next to Yu Yue, trembled slightly. Yu Yue smiled and touched her head, saying, "Let's go downstairs."

Then Yuuki led Kurenai into the pool. Watching Yuuki enter the pool, Croissant looked left and right, and asked curiously, "Where did Texas and Sora go?"

"Oh, Sora and Texas said they were going to buy some things." Yuzuki hugged Hong and rubbed her chest.

"Hey, aren't all our things here?" Exusiai had just stretched out her hand when the cold wind blew it away, so she quickly pulled her hand back into the water, pointing with only one finger at the bathtub that Yuzuki had placed by the pool.

“Those are just our bathrobes and towels.” Yuzuki turned her head and glanced at them. “I don’t think you’d dare to come back to a warm place soaking wet after your bath, would you?”

Exusiai shivered even in the warm pool after hearing what Yuuki said, and waved her hands repeatedly, saying, "No, absolutely not."

“That’s it.” Yuuki smiled at Exusiai, who had given in. “Texas and Sora just went to buy some snacks to eat here.”

"But we should have plenty of food already, there's no need to buy it here, right? Or is there a rule against eating takeout?"

"Of course not, there's no such rule here. As for our snacks," Xi Yue rolled her eyes, "Think about it yourselves, what kind of snacks did you buy?"

“Bread, potato chips, apple pie…” Xi Yue counted on her fingers one by one, “You two tell me, which of these can be eaten here?”

Upon hearing this, Exusiai and Croissant simultaneously turned their heads away, scratching their faces awkwardly. Undoubtedly, they were the ones who bought most of these snacks.

Texas, carrying a small bag of things, walked in and rubbed her hands together as the cold wind blew on her.

"Wow, it's so cold." Sora quickly took off her bathrobe, put it in the bathtub that Yuzuki had prepared, and then hurried downstairs.

Texas found a bathtub, poured what she was carrying into it, and then walked into the water while holding the tub.