NOVEL NEXT Chapter 570: Chapter 570: Look at You, All High and Mighty
When Qingque heard Takumi's explanation, she nodded in understanding. As she followed Takumi around, she began searching for any trace of Lumine.
"Qingque, was it really okay to talk to Fuxuan like that just now? Aren't you afraid she'll fire you?"
Takumi glanced at Qingque. She'd been surprisingly bold just now—talking to her superior like that?
Qingque waved her hand nonchalantly. "No worries. If I get fired, I'll come work for you. Just make sure it's a chill job. If that doesn't work, I'll just stream with Lumine. No way I'd starve!"
Clearly, she wasn't worried. She didn't care for that job at all.
Looking at Qingque's fearless attitude, Takumi was at a loss for words. He shook his head and said nothing more. The two wandered around as Takumi introduced various aspects of his world to Qingque.
The more she saw, the more interested Qingque became in Takumi's world. Honestly, it was incredible. She was even considering immigrating. What was the point of staying in the Xianzhou?
Here, she could explore freely, and no one would find her even if she slacked off.
"I've decided! I'm quitting and coming to work for you. Doesn't matter who I work for, but your place is way better!"
The future Diviner General had made up her mind.
Hearing this, Takumi chuckled. "Let's hope Fuxuan doesn't come after me. But if you really want to join, I'd absolutely welcome it—open arms!"
The two continued chatting while wandering. When evening came, Takumi brought Qingque back to his home. The lights were already on—someone was home.
Sensing the familiar aura, Takumi smiled. Ram and Rem had returned. Algol was also around.
With that thought, Takumi led Qingque inside.
"There are others living here? Is it okay for me to stay?"
Qingque was a little nervous. Would Takumi's household mind her presence?
"It's fine. They're easygoing. Come on in. You'll stay the night, and tomorrow you can continue exploring."
With that, Takumi opened the door and stepped in, with Qingque following closely behind.
"Welcome back!"
Ram and Rem came forward to greet them.
"Hello! Sorry for intruding!"
Seeing the twin maids, Qingque's eyes lit up. Takumi really knew how to live—it was something else.
"Ram, Rem, this is Qingque, from the Honkai: Star Rail side."
Takumi briefly introduced her.
"Welcome, Miss Qingque!" said Ram and Rem in unison.
They courteously attended to her, making Qingque a little flustered. She eventually just went with the flow.
Takumi sat down and sent a message to Lumine, asking her to come over in the evening. Qingque might feel awkward alone, so it would be good if Lumine joined.
Soon after, Lumine replied, saying she'd come and would bring March 7th and the others too. Now that the worlds were connected, they had all arrived.
Takumi also learned that Guinaifen and the others had come as well. He turned to Qingque and informed her.
"Guinaifen and March 7th are coming too. You'll have company tonight."
Hearing this, Qingque's eyes sparkled. "Awesome! I was worried I'd be the only one. I didn't expect them to arrive so fast."
Just as they were chatting, sounds came from outside. Lumine and her group had arrived. Ram and Rem quickly went to open the door.
Paimon flew in first. "Takumi! We're here!"
She greeted Takumi excitedly, then turned to Qingque.
"Long time no see, Qingque~!"
"Yo, Paimon!! You've gotten chubbier, haven't you? Why's your face so round?"
Qingque was clearly happy to see her, but she couldn't help noticing Paimon's slightly puffier cheeks.
Was it just her imagination? Or was Paimon's diet that good?
Shocking!
"I didn't get fat! I'm just plump! Ugh, Qingque, you're the worst... Calling someone fat the moment you meet them. Even I care about that, okay?!"
Paimon protested fiercely. She wasn't fat—just a little rounder.
Takumi listened to their exchange, his lips twitching slightly. He looked at Lumine, who had just walked in.
"You've been feeding Paimon well, huh? She looks like she's put on quite a bit."
From Takumi's perspective, Paimon really had gained weight. It surprised him.
Lumine shrugged. "She's doing food streams now. Super popular. Can't be helped."
Turns out Paimon had become a mukbang streamer.
Takumi was amazed. "Ah, that explains it. Makes sense now. But seriously, how much food can that flying cup eat?"
Everyone had gathered at Takumi's house, making it lively. They had all already eaten, so no dinner prep was needed.
Takumi had Ram and Rem take care of the guests while he returned to his room.
Once inside, he checked the group chat.
Shiroyasha was spamming again, bragging about becoming a Star God.
Shiroyasha: [Becoming a Star God? Just a matter of using your hands!] [You can call me the Solar Star God from now on.]
She was beyond smug.
After Takumi left, Shiroyasha had followed her own plan. The process went smoothly, and she was now a legit Star God—The Sun that Shines Across the Cosmos!
Seeing her messages, Takumi's mouth twitched.
Takumi: [Look at you, all high and mighty.] [As long as I don't acknowledge it, your title means nothing.] [Just doing it for fun, huh?]
He couldn't stand how smug she was. Time to knock her down a peg. Otherwise, she'd only get more arrogant.
Chika Fujiwara: [Takumi's right!] [Look at you go!]
With Takumi's appearance, the others in the chat also chimed in their agreement.