Grand Narukami Shrine.
Yae Miko was flipping through Adventure King.
In fact, the comic had arrived yesterday. Unfortunately, the sly fox had gone to console the people yesterday, so she only found time to read it today.
She quickly finished the first volume. The setting and plot were very novel.
"Another completely different story. The editors at Yae Publishing House really should learn from this instead of always writing outdated settings."
Devil Fruits.
Mother of the Sea.
Adventure crews.
Adventure King.
Just reading those concepts was already delightful.
Of course, what Yae Miko liked most about this comic was its central theme.
Dreams.
Her old friend Raiden Ei was still immersed in her childish dream of "eternity." She truly wanted her to read this.
The second volume was even more exciting.
The Winter Island arc.
The quack doctor Hiriluk did not regret it, even after exhausting his life.
This scene left Yae Miko's eyes moist. That person in the past had seemed the same. Even when submerged in endless black mire, she had never felt regret.
"Lady Kitsune Saiguu, if you were still alive, perhaps Inazuma would not have become like this."
Yae Miko wiped the corner of her eyes.
Her memories seemed to return to that day.
At that time, Yae Miko was still a small fox who could only lie on someone's shoulder and observe the world.
When the black mire invaded, the other party had said to her, "Live on with all your strength. I will not let Inazuma be destroyed."
With resolute words, Kitsune Saiguu flew down from Mt. Yougou.
When they met again, she was already a cold corpse.
At that moment, the sly fox felt as if her heart were being cut by knives.
Everyone's experience reading comics was different.
...
Tenshukaku.
Ever since learning that the Shogun enjoyed reading comics, Kujou Sara had given herself an order: set aside time every day to read a little as well.
Otherwise, if the Shogun were to ask about it one day and she knew nothing, that would be far too derelict of duty.
After finishing the second volume,
Kujou Sara inexplicably thought of a loser who had perished in a duel before the throne.
Why did the quack doctor in the comic feel strikingly similar to that person?
"There will always be those on the ground who dare to face the lightning's glow."
Those had been his last words.
He had not regretted it, nor had he knelt.
Until he was engulfed by lightning.
Kujou Sara did not question the Shogun's decisions. Yet at this moment, she seemed to understand that person's intentions.
Looking at the comic in her hands, she felt an inexplicable fear.
If everyone fought for freedom,
If everyone stood before the Shogun,
Could that blade truly cut down everything?
Kujou Sara hurriedly stood up. She felt that this comic could become a great disaster and had to report it to the Shogun.
...
Plane of Euthymia.
Raiden Ei was eating dango milk while flipping through the comic.
This had already become a habit. Almost every time she read comics, she would have a few skewers. She simply could not refuse sweets.
A moment later,
the door outside opened.
Kujou Sara knelt before the Shogun.
"Shogun, I have an important matter to report."
"What is it?"
Lightning filled her eyes as her consciousness completed the switch.
The one occupying the body now was Ei, not the puppet Shogun.
"Shogun, this Adventure King comic carries malicious intent and may endanger the foundation of the nation."
"Oh? And why do you say that?"
Kujou Sara did not dare conceal anything and quickly explained her speculation.
"Therefore, I believe that if the comic continues to spread, more people may step forward. I request that Adventure King be banned."
Kujou Sara did not dare to ban all comics.
During the period when no new comics were released, the Shogun had asked about them every few days.
The room was extremely quiet.
After waiting for a long while, Kujou Sara finally heard the Shogun's reply.
"That is merely your speculation. There is no need to concern yourself with it."
"Yes."
Kujou Sara came quickly and left just as quickly.
After she departed, Ei's consciousness returned to the Plane of Euthymia. She picked up a skewer of dango, placed it in her mouth, and continued reading.
This Electro Archon truly liked Adventure King, though the reason was rarely known.
Passionate battles.
Wonderful settings.
Adventures between islands.
These did not affect Ei much.
What she truly cared about were the dreams and adventures shared between companions.
In the past, Ei had many companions by her side. Unfortunately, they had all left due to unforeseen circumstances, leaving her alone.
No, not entirely alone. There was still one sly fox.
Unfortunately, that fox only knew how to tease her, which left Ei rather speechless.
After Winter Island came the story of Alabasta. The content was quite good. At least, Ei enjoyed it very much.
When the story reached the Sky Island arc, a line from Blackbeard made Ei fall into thought.
"A person's dreams will never end."
"Dreams?"
"In the past, they must have had many dreams as well."
Raiden Ei's expression grew somewhat sorrowful as she recalled many things from the past.
Beneath the cherry blossom tree.
After their games, her companions each spoke of their wishes.
"If one day I could truly revitalize the oni clan. Though we are called oni, our clan is actually quite gentle. We have simply been delayed by legends."
Mikoshi Chiyo had said this while lying on the grass.
At that time, the oni were detested by many, with legends portraying them as fierce and brutal.
But that was not the truth.
Meanwhile, the white-haired fox dressed as a shrine maiden said slyly, "I hope the little fox on my shoulder grows up soon. That way I won't have to run around every day. What do you think, little fox?"
Back then, Miko had been very small.
Always sleeping.
Recalling those old memories, Raiden Ei could not help but smile faintly.
"Tengu, what is your dream?"
"Me?"
The man with wings on his back was momentarily stunned. Then he gazed gently upon the land of Inazuma and said, "Perhaps I hope our nation can be as peaceful as Liyue."
Sasayuri was not only powerful but also wise.
Unfortunately, he had been defeated by that one. There had been no helping it. After all, Orobashi had also been a god.
Looking at the empty Plane of Euthymia, Ei sighed softly, her gaze gradually firming.
"Only eternity can protect my sister's final wish."
After steadying her emotions, Ei continued reading.
Unexpectedly, the Sky Island arc brought her some surprises.
"So lightning can be used like this?"
Ei's martial skill was beyond doubt. However, she had rarely encountered other masters who used lightning. Even that rampaging Thunder Bird had been taken down with a single arrow.
Yet Enel's techniques allowed her to comprehend other applications of lightning.
It was an unexpected gain.
It seemed this comic was truly quite good.
Raiden Ei's mood improved slightly as she continued reading.
The Sky Island arc ended, and soon the story of Water Seven began.
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