Forget it...
I'll just take Raiden Makoto's consciousness directly in a moment...
After thinking for a while, Acheron finally made her decision.
She wasn't interested in the Musou Isshin anyway, and since she already had her own weapon, she decided not to take someone else's.
Afterwards, having decided on her next move, Acheron quickly vanished from where she stood.
"Gone?!"
Completely unexpected that the opponent would vanish from her gaze, Ei, holding the Musou Isshin, immediately looked around vigilantly.
She knew the opponent definitely hadn't left yet.
And when the opponent appeared again, it would surely be to strike.
Behind me!
Quickly, Ei sensed the threat coming from behind.
Clang—
In an instant, the sound of weapons clashing resounded through the space.
However, Ei was surprised to find that the opponent hadn't unsheathed the blade from its scabbard, but was fighting Her directly with the sheathed sword.
Hm?
Just as Ei was wondering why the opponent hadn't drawn her blade, the other party quickly put distance between them.
What is she trying to do?
Ei did not pursue immediately; she found the opponent's behavior strange and was also worried that a trap might be waiting if she chased.
Therefore, She remained standing in Her original spot.
Alright...
I got it...
But it seems She hasn't noticed...
Silently watching the Raiden Shogun, whom she had distanced herself from, Acheron knew she could now make her exit. Her mission here was successfully accomplished.
Next, it would depend on Miko and Kaito's performance.
"Goodbye."
After saying this, Acheron once again vanished from the Raiden Shogun's sight.
Goodbye?
Not expecting the opponent to suddenly say such a thing, Ei was stunned for a moment.
But soon, She looked around with extreme vigilance again.
She worried this was a trick by the opponent, intended to make Her relax before launching a sudden sneak attack.
Yet She waited and waited, and the surroundings remained calm. The anticipated attack did not appear.
Did that person really leave?
Still maintaining a vigilant expression, Ei couldn't help but think this.
After all, some time had passed, and the attack She imagined still hadn't come.
What on earth... is going on?
After determining that the opponent had likely truly left, Ei was confused.
She truly couldn't understand why that person had left after exchanging just a single blow. It was simply too bizarre.
And there was one more thing She couldn't understand: why the opponent's sword had remained unsheathed.
It had to be said, the mysteries in Her heart were piling up.
"Your Excellency."
Just then, Kamisato Ayato and Thoma finally hurried back. Accompanying them was Ayaka, who had hidden far away earlier.
Although Ayaka had told them that the Shogun was in battle, they came anyway.
They had no choice; the matter was of grave importance, and they had to come closer to assess the situation.
Kamisato Ayato... Would he know something?
Turning to look at the Kamisato Clan Head rushing towards Her, Ei couldn't help but think this. She truly had too many questions that needed answering right now.
However, She also knew the Kamisato Clan Head might have just happened to see that person appear here and knew nothing else.
But regardless, She still had to ask what needed to be asked.
"Regarding that person, do you know anything else?" Ei asked immediately after the Kamisato Clan Head walked over.
Although She felt the chances of getting a useful answer were slim, Ei knew She had to try.
"I am very sorry, Your Excellency. I do not know that person."
Looking at the expressionless Shogun, Kamisato Ayato shook his head with a calm face.
However, this was only on the surface. Internally, Kamisato Ayato was actually quite nervous.
He couldn't help it; the Kamisato Clan really couldn't afford the risk of being discovered in such a matter.
If Lady Guuji hadn't asked his family to do this, he would never have waded into these muddy waters.
"Is that so? Then has anything special happened here recently?"
Ei was not surprised by this answer, but She still wanted to figure out if there was something here that had attracted that person's appearance.
She still felt that person appearing here was definitely no coincidence.
"Special events?"
Appearing to recall recent events, Kamisato Ayato lowered his head to think for a moment, then continued, "There haven't been any special events, Your Excellency, except that Lady Guuji and her friend visited here today."
Since Lady Guuji hadn't asked him to hide this matter, Kamisato Ayato directly mentioned the fact that she and Kaito had visited today.
"Miko and her friend?"
Ei, who was preparing to return, immediately became alert upon hearing Kamisato Ayato's words.
If it were anyone else, it would be fine, but if it was Miko, that was different. Especially since she had, at some unknown point, found a very complex boyfriend.
"When did they come?" Ei asked.
"It was this morning, Your Excellency," Kamisato Ayato answered quickly.
It had to be said, seeing that the Shogun seemed to have discovered something, Kamisato Ayato was panicking inside.
But no matter what, he wouldn't show it. Instead, he was now worried that Ayaka beside him might let the Shogun see something.
But worry as he might, he did not cast his gaze upon Ayaka, who was close by.
Because doing so would make him appear guilty.
So regardless, he just needed to act as usual now, saying nothing extra and looking nowhere extra.
As for Ayaka, he could only pray she wouldn't give anything away.
"Then what did they come here for?"
Although She wanted to go find Miko right now, Ei decided to finish asking questions before going.
"They had breakfast here, and then they left," Kamisato Ayato replied quickly again.
He breathed a sigh of relief now, because the Shogun asking this meant that Ayaka beside him hadn't shown any abnormal behavior.
Eating breakfast at the Kamisato Estate?
What is Miko doing?
After hearing the Kamisato Clan Head's answer, Ei was even more confused.
She really couldn't understand why Miko and her boyfriend would specifically come here to eat breakfast.
No matter how one looked at it, this was very strange and incomprehensible.
It seems I'll have to go ask Miko...
Thinking this, Ei spoke, "I understand. I will remember the Kamisato Clan's service this time."
After saying this, Ei vanished before everyone's eyes.
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