Paimon: “What exactly is going on?!” Arataki Itto: “Doesn’t this Traveler already have a girlfriend and a mistress in the future?
Why did Amber go see this scumbag?!” Kuki Shinobu: “To think she’d actually go looking for that womanizer?” Yae Miko: “Ara ara, the situation is getting more and more interesting!” Jean: “Amber, why did you go meet the Traveler?!” Amber: “(⊙﹏⊙) Earlier, when I heard footsteps, I thought it was Master Jean and the others.
As soon as I stepped out of the hidden tent…
it turned out to be the Traveler who came, and…
well, this is what happened…” Kaeya: “Hahahahahahahaha!
Sorry, I can’t hold back my laughter, but did you just find love around the corner?
This situation is just too hilarious!
I really can’t wait to see the look on Amber’s face right now!” Diluc: “Kaeya, you’re so annoying.” Amber: “（╬￣皿￣）Just you wait, Kaeya!
Once I get back, you’re dead meat!” Kaeya: “But this Traveler is truly ruthless!
A video like that was just broadcast to all of Teyvat, and now he wants to live stream himself princess-carrying Amber to the whole world?!” Aether: “I’ve been slandered!
I had absolutely no idea the situation would turn out like this!” Amber: “(﹏*)” Venti: “Yikes!” Albedo: “Yikes!” Diluc: “Yikes!” Kamisato Ayato: “Yikes!” Hu Tao: “Yikes!” Klee: “Why is everyone using that word?
Klee wants to join in too!
Yikes!” …
Paimon still looked utterly confused after seeing the barrage of comments on the Live Stream Room screen.
The tiny girl scratched her head.
“Why did this stream room suddenly pop up again?
And why is everyone in the comments calling the Traveler a scumbag?
Did you do something weird behind my back again, Traveler?” Aether waved his hands in resignation.
“I told you, I didn’t do anything.
You believe me, right?” Meanwhile, Amber’s face had turned completely red, not daring to meet the young man’s eyes at all.
After all, this incident was entirely her fault.
If only she had obediently sat still inside the tent, this humiliating mess would never have happened.
Right at that moment, a message popped up from the Interactive Live Stream Room.
[Live broadcast of punishment execution initiating!] A live feed started playing on the stream room’s main screen.
As if losing control of her own body, Amber began to walk slowly toward the Traveler.
Along the way, she tried to resist and force her body to stop.
However, she realized all her efforts were in vain.
Under the absolute control of the Interactive Live Stream Room’s punishment, Amber found that she couldn’t use her physical strength or elemental power whatsoever.
She had no other choice but to resign herself to the punishment!
Seeing the distance between her and Aether rapidly closing, Amber’s face flushed furiously.
She couldn’t believe she was actually going to be princess-carried by a guy in front of the entire population of Teyvat.
Even though this Traveler is incredibly handsome…
he’s going to have a partner and a mistress in the future…
her mind raced in panic.
B-but…
if the Traveler’s future personality could change, it wouldn’t be entirely impossible to make him my boyfriend…
With her face already beet red from embarrassment, Amber finally stood right in front of Aether, then slowly let her body fall into the young man’s embrace.
On the other hand, Traveler Aether also couldn’t control his body and was forced to obey the punishment system’s commands.
He bent down slightly, slipped his right hand under Amber’s smooth, fair thighs, wrapped his other arm around her waist, and lifted her into the air in a perfect princess carry.
Suspended in Aether’s arms, Amber felt her face burning hot with embarrassment.
She didn’t dare to look Aether straight in the face.
The girl could only obediently lean her head against the young man’s chest like a tame kitten, listening to Aether’s pounding heartbeat.
The sweet, fragrant scent typical of a teenage girl slowly wafted up and tickled Aether’s nose.
Feeling the soft body and the fragrance of the girl in his arms, Aether couldn’t help but blush as well.
However, remembering that he wasn’t a scumbag who liked to take advantage of situations, he felt the need to explain himself.
“I’m sorry,” Aether whispered softly to the girl in his arms.
“I really didn’t expect this to happen.” Amber looked up and stared at the Traveler’s face from a very close distance, making the young man’s charm appear far more captivating.
She hastily averted her gaze and stammered, “I…
I know…” “I should be the one apologizing…
If it weren’t for me, you definitely wouldn’t have been dragged into this humiliating mess,” Amber muttered softly.
“…Anyway…
am I heavy?
After all…
you have to carry me for ten whole minutes.” Aether shook his head gently.
“You’re not heavy at all.
Let alone ten minutes, I could manage for an hour.” For his newly enhanced physique, a weight this light was absolutely no problem.
Hearing his sincere answer, Amber secretly stole a glance at Aether’s side profile.
For some reason, her heart was racing wildly.
Strange thoughts began to swirl in her mind.
The conversation between the two of them ended right there.
Due to this unavoidable awkward situation, both of them felt shy and simultaneously turned their faces in opposite directions.
Even though the atmosphere around them fell silent once more, a faint, ambiguously romantic tension quietly enveloped the air.
When everyone in Teyvat witnessed that live scene, the comment section in the Live Stream Room instantly exploded.
Jean: “Amber, I’m sorry.
I should have arrived sooner.
If it wasn’t for my tardiness, you definitely wouldn’t have…” Kaeya: “Hahaha, isn’t this great?
It seems Amber is actually enjoying it quite a bit.” Kamisato Ayato: “This is truly a public execution.
For some reason, I feel this punishment is much more severe than what that thief received earlier!” Arataki Itto: “If I were the one publicly executed like this, I definitely wouldn’t be able to bear the embarrassment!” Nilou: “I’m so jealous!
I’ve made up my mind, in the next scene, I’m going to act like this with my senior!” Ganyu: “For some reason, I feel like I’ve just been stuffed with dog food.” (Note: ‘Dog food’ is internet slang used to describe a couple’s public display of affection that makes single people jealous).
Kujou Sara: “Agreed.” Sangonomiya Kokomi: “+1!” Yae Miko: “Ara, ara~ Seeing such a sweet scene, I suddenly got the inspiration to publish a romance light novel about Traveler Aether’s love adventures!” Nahida: “╰(▽)╯ Is it getting published?
I want to read it!” Paimon: “I want to read it too!
Can I be the main heroine?” Yae Miko: “Of course!
In this novel, the Traveler’s girlfriends will only keep increasing.
So, for anyone who has a crush on him, please register starting now!” Venti: “Can I register too?” Aether: “???” Keqing: “He just arrived in Mondstadt and he’s already causing a scene like this!
We absolutely cannot leave this Traveler unchecked!” Rosaria: “But to be honest, this Traveler is indeed very handsome.
No wonder he can be a scumbag targeted by women.” Noelle: “That’s true…
He is truly charming.” Kamisato Ayaka: “…It’s true.” Barbara: “+1!” Jean: “My sister?!” Kamisato Ayato: “Ayaka?!” Ei: “I don’t quite understand the concept of this kind of emotion.” Lisa: “It seems this Cutie really has the talent to be a womanizing scumbag.” Yae Miko: “Fufufu, what an adorable scene.
If a man as handsome as the Traveler came and hugged me like that, I’m afraid my defenses would immediately crumble.” Amber: “Stop it!
I’m so embarrassed!
Don’t talk about this anymore!” Aether: “I’ve truly been slandered!
I couldn’t control my own body!” Amber: “What he’s saying is the truth!” Kuki Shinobu: “Amber, don’t defend him!
He’s a true scumbag!” Eula: “Scumbag!” Collei: “Scumbag!” Shenhe: “Hmph.
Scumbag.”