Curse Dottore? But first, where exactly was he?
Qiu Bai closed his eyes, focusing for a moment. Then, a faint smile appeared on his lips.
"Found you."
Without hesitation, Qiu Bai headed to Liyue Harbor, finding a secluded spot.
With Liyue in chaos, it wouldn't be wise to leave too openly.
Then, with a simple thought, his figure vanished into thin air.
Liyue - Lingju Pass
At this moment, Dottore wearing his raven mask was holding a talisman that resembled a Baizhi Talisman but radiated an ominous black aura.
After seemingly completing his investigation, he turned and began leading the Fatui members toward Liyue Harbor.
"Now, it's time to retrieve that object."
"Hahahahahaha!"
Dottore spread his arms wide, his twisted grin filled with madness.
"When the Vortex God, Osial, who was sealed beneath the ocean by the Geo Spears is finally released, how will Liyue without its two Archons, face this ancient deity?"
"What a fascinating experiment this will be!"
Behind him, the Fatui soldiers and the Mirror Maiden stiffened slightly.
Their eyes widened in disbelief.
Release Osial? Completely?!
Their intel stated they were only meant to temporarily weaken the seal.
Osial was still pinned beneath the sea by the Geo Spears.
If they fully released him, could Liyue Harbor withstand it?
Liyue, the most prosperous nation in Teyvat, would cease to exist along with the Fatui's crucial business ties in Liyue.
And then what?
What about the Fatui merchants stationed in Liyue?
How would they clean up the mess?
Wouldn't this also harm their own people?
Not to mention the Tsaritsa's explicit orders.
Their mission was to retrieve the Gnosis.
Did the Doctor even consider these things?
And was that talisman in his hands truly capable of fully releasing the Vortex God, Osial?
The Fatui soldiers exchanged nervous glances, their bodies trembling slightly.
Even the Mirror Maiden, usually unfazed, seemed uneasy.
Only the Cryo Fatui Agent in the back remained oblivious, still trying to catch a butterfly, a silly grin on his face.
Hidden among the Fatui, Qiu Bai observed silently.
His gaze locked onto the crazed Dottore, a hint of amusement flickering in his eyes.
"This lunatic is actually trying to fully release Osial?"
With a thought, he activated his system.
"System, scan Dottore's status and that talisman in his hand."
[Ding! Due to the system's past debts to the Host, all future scans will no longer require energy!]
[Target: Il Dottore]
[Name: Zandik ("Il Dottore")]
[Affiliation: Fatui]
[Rank: 2nd of the Eleven Harbingers]
Qiu Bai eyes gleamed.
"Second seat, huh? Let's see what else you've got..."
[Status: Scattered Across Various Time Dimensions—The Most Twisted and Insane Fragment!]
[Power Level: Low-tier Demon God]
[Gender: Male]
[Weapon: Twin Spikes]
[Item: "Forbidden Evil Eye Talisman"—Forged from 100 Evil Eyes, infused with the Tsaritsa's power!]
"Wait... what? Demon God-level strength?!"
Qiu Bai was genuinely surprised.
He hadn't expected one of Dottore fragments to be this powerful.
"But it soesn't matter. I'll handle it."
A smirk played on Qiu Bai lips.
He wasn't impressed by Dottore talisman at all.
Right now, the real issue was—
"How should I curse him?"
Suddenly, a brilliant idea struck Qiu Bai.
"Ah!"
He slapped his thigh, his eyes flashing with mischief.
A grin spread across his face.
Then, with a simple shift Qiu Bai transformed.
His body changed, his features softened.
He was no longer a he—but a she.
Now, standing there was Qiu Xue, her feminine form flawless. (T/N: Yup dunno what smoke the author smokin, he said he lost this ability and lo behold lmao)
With a quick teleport, she appeared right in Dottore path.
She collapsed onto the ground.
Her bare, snow-white legs were exposed, her delicate feet left uncovered.
A deep, purplish bruise marked her ankle.
Her hair was disheveled, her face smudged with dirt.
Her tear-filled eyes trembled, making her look utterly helpless.
Even if a Geo Slime saw her, it would probably harden its shell on instinct.
"This should be pitiful enough."
"Now... let's see if the big fish bites."
A sly smile flickered across Qiu Xue lips.
"Let's see if these fools can resist me."
After a short while, Dottore and his Fatui entourage finally arrived.
The moment they laid eyes on Qiu Xue, their gazes locked onto her.
Several Fatui grunts visibly brightened at the sight.
Dottore, however, merely stroked his chin, his calculating gaze scanning her.
"Lords… kind sirs… my ankle is sprained. Could you help me?"
Qiu Xue blinked her teary, doe-like eyes, her voice soft and trembling.
She gazed pleadingly at Dottore and the Fatui soldiers.
Among them, the Cryo Fatui Agent hesitated.
His expression softened as he stepped forward.
"Pretty big sis, are you okay? Do you need me to carry you?"
His deep, kind voice rumbled as he offered his help.
Qiu Xue eyelid twitched.
"Wait… that voice sounds familiar."
"...Isn't this that raspberry-loving Ice Fatui?"
Her mouth twitched slightly.
Still, this guy really was something else.
Before she could reply, a nearby Fatui soldier scowled.
"You idiot! Move aside! A beauty like this—"
"A true gentleman like me should be the one to carry her!"
The Fatui Pyro Gunner suddenly shoved the Cryo Fatui bruiser aside.
With a lecherous grin, he stepped forward, staring greedily at the helpless Qiu Xue.
Before she could even respond, his hand was already reaching out toward her.
Qiu Xue expression darkened.
She was about to drop the act when—
SLAP!
The Mirror Maiden swiftly smacked the Pyro Gunner across the face!
A loud crack echoed through the area.
She then gracefully strode past the stunned Gunner and stopped in front of Qiu Xue.
With a calm and dignified voice, she spoke—
"Miss, allow me to carry you."
"We're headed to Liyue Harbor anyway. We can escort you there safely."
Her gaze was warm, her tone sincere.
After all, despite being Fatui soldiers, they were still professional discipline was expected.
Qiu Xue blinked, staring at the Mirror Maiden in awe.
Her eyes subtly drifted downward Those curves. Those legs. That height! (T/N: Hehehehe...)
She almost forgot why she was even doing this in the first place.
With a sweet smile, she replied—
"Alright, big sis~"
"Thank you so much!"
Her radiant expression caught the Mirror Maiden off guard, making her blush slightly.
The moment she reached out to help Qiu Xue up—
A voice cut through the moment—
"Wait."
Dottore stepped forward, his cold gaze fixed on Qiu Xue.
"Miss, this is quite the remote location."
"What exactly are you doing here?"
His smooth yet commanding voice carried a hint of suspicion.
"Ah as expected, he's wary."
"Makes sense. This place is suspiciously deserted."
Qiu Xue had anticipated this situation.
With a pitiful expression, she looked up at Dottore.
"Sir, I was gathering herbs… but I got lost."
"Then, I tripped on a rock and twisted my ankle. It hurts so much that I can't stand up…"
Her tear-filled eyes shimmered as she pleaded for sympathy.
Dottore was silent for a moment.
Then, his lips curved into a polite smile.
"I see. Miss, allow us to escort you back."
"It would be dangerous to leave you here alone."
He then knelt down, extending a gloved hand toward Qiu Xue.
She hesitated briefly, then took his hand without a second thought.
The moment their hands touched—
A dark, invisible mist flowed from Qiu Xue palm into Dottore hand drifting upward toward his head.
He didn't notice a thing.
Meanwhile, Qiu Xue lips curled into the faintest of smirks.
The curse was in place.
With effortless grace, Dottore helped her to her feet.
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