ε = ('ο｀*) well~ So tired. Even in a soul state, Raiden Makoto still felt so tired.
As for why this was the case, the reason lay with these two people in front of her. They… they truly gave her, a God who had lived for thousands of years, a good lesson.
The next day, Lumine brought a group of people to the Kamisato Estate. As soon as they saw the Kamisato Estate, they saw Thoma standing at the entrance waving at them, apparently having anticipated their return.
"Yo, you've finally arrived. I thought you would come last night and waited for you for quite a while."
Thoma smiled, "We've heard about it, you know, about you helping those people. As expected of you, you perfectly resolved their troubles."
Besides Lumine's matters, Thoma also learned about Durandal. She didn't act with Lumine but went to Inazuma City, bought many light novels at Yae Publishing House, and read for an entire day.
And one of them even featured her as the protagonist. When he first learned about this, Thoma had already prayed for that author, hoping Durandal would go easy on her and not cause any deaths.
However, she calmly read the entire light novel, showing no intention of dealing with the author, which surprised him. It seemed she wasn't the type of person who liked to hold grudges.
"No, I don't think we helped at all. Their situation hasn't been resolved at all. To properly handle their matters, unless…"
Unless the Visions that were taken away could return to their hands, giving them back their "wishes," only then would they have a chance to return to their original selves.
"Hmm, it seems you also understand the problem with those people. So, what are you thinking, Traveler?"
What am I thinking? What else can I think? You guys have been plotting against her since yesterday, haven't you?
Lumine stared at Thoma with full of resentment o(one︿one+)o. Thoma felt a bit embarrassed under Lumine's gaze. He actually understood the meaning behind Kamisato Ayaka asking Lumine to do those things.
But he was on Kamisato Ayaka's side, so he just stood by and watched, with no intention of speaking.
"Well… that, ahaha~ Judging by your expression, you must have made up your mind. In that case, I'll take you to meet Miss Kamisato. She's been looking forward to meeting you again since last night."
After speaking, he turned and led the way for everyone, letting Lumine's visual attack focus behind him, and quickly moved towards the inner house.
Everyone once again arrived at the place where they met Kamisato Ayaka yesterday. This time, Kamisato Ayaka was not hiding behind a screen; she stood not far from the entrance to greet everyone.
As they walked in, everyone saw a dignified Damselette holding a bone fan, watching them with a smile.
"Miss… Kamisato?"
"Hmm, although we met yesterday, this is the first time like this, isn't it? Hello, Traveler, Paimon."
"Waaah~ So elegant! Truly worthy of being the "Egret Princess." The feeling she gives off is completely different."
Paimon looked at Kamisato Ayaka with some excitement. This was a true Demoiselle in every sense. Although she had seen characters with similar qualities before, Paimon had never met a girl as elegant as Kamisato Ayaka.
"Look, Lumine is already stunned. While she reacts this way to most beautiful girls, it still proves how stunning Kamisato Ayaka is."
"Thank you for the compliment, you are also very cute, Paimon."
Kamisato Ayaka naturally accepted Paimon's praise and even returned a compliment, making Paimon scratch her head a little shyly.
"I've heard about your assistance to those few people, and I'm very grateful for your help. I wonder… after their experiences, do you understand the impact the Vision Hunt Decree has on the populace?"
Lumine nodded, the state of those three individuals flashing in her mind; she clearly understood their situation.
"Yes, what the Shuumatsuban doesn't want to see is the people becoming like that. Even though not everyone possesses a Vision, the Vision Hunt Decree is just a precursor. If this situation continues, there might be other, more extreme edicts later on."
"Perhaps for a God, the 'wishes' of a few individuals mean nothing compared to the 'eternity' she pursues. But this act of sacrificing a few is wrong; their suffering should not be ignored."
"Since you can understand my feelings, then I hope you can consider it again. For the sake of those people, we… I truly need your strength. I…"
Lumine smiled and shook her head, interrupting Kamisato Ayaka.
She glanced at Durandal beside her. When Durandal nodded in encouragement, she exhaled and said,
"No need to say more, Miss Kamisato. This time, I've lost to you. After seeing those scenes, I really can't do nothing."
"So you mean…"
Kamisato Ayaka's eyes lit up, and she eagerly asked,
"Yes, I am willing to help you fight against the Vision Hunt Decree."
After saying this, Lumine didn't feel pressure; instead, she felt relieved. Perhaps she genuinely wanted to do something for those people.
Even though doing so would draw her into this massive vortex, these things happen during travel. It's best to get used to it, just get used to it.
"Ah, is this true?"
"Yes, and of course, those things you promised me before must also be fulfilled. Otherwise, I might break the agreement midway."
"Yes, that's natural. So, does Miss Durandal also agree?"
Besides gaining Lumine's support, Durandal's opinion was also very important. If she could also help, then the action against the Vision Hunt Decree would basically be secure.
"I don't care. Since Lumine has already decided this, I'll accompany her to the very end."
Durandal said indifferently, subtly glancing at Raiden Makoto, who had been smiling the entire time.
"How does it feel? As a former Archon, how does it feel to hear your subject conspiring to rebel against others? Former Electro Archon."
"What's wrong with it? Even if it's a subject, if the monarch does something wrong, it should be pointed out. The Shuumatsuban currently has no way to make the Raiden Shogun revoke the Vision Hunt Decree through normal channels, so naturally, they can only do so through other means."
Raiden Makoto was quite open-minded. The Shuumatsuban did not intend to do anything harmful to the nation. Kamisato Ayaka's actions were for the people of Inazuma.
Although it was unfair to her own sister, she also supported Kamisato Ayaka and even hoped that their actions against the Vision Hunt Decree would succeed.
"How is it, Thoma? I told you she wouldn't ignore it. I truly didn't trust the wrong person."
"Yes, just as Demoiselle thought, they are both very reliable."
And very kind.
If it weren't for this excellent quality, Lumine would never have developed the desire to help them when she saw the suffering people of Inazuma.
Durandal was the same. Although she claimed it had nothing to do with her and that she would help if Lumine agreed, she was actually the first to act, and from the start, she had dealt with the leader of the Tenryou Commission, Hiiragi Shinsuke, making him join forces with the Shuumatsuban to change the current situation.
But she did all these things in secret. She didn't want others to know about her kindness.
Thoma suspected that the reason she spent an entire day reading light novels yesterday was because she knew the Shuumatsuban was aware of what she had done at the Tenryou Commission, and she acted that way to mislead the Shuumatsuban's hidden observers.
"So, what's next? I've agreed to help you, so what's your next plan? Are you going to tell us here?"
"No, it's not suitable to discuss those things here. If we're discovered, it might affect the ordinary people of the Shuumatsuban. Although it might not be appropriate to say this, the Tenryou Commission has always been watching the Shuumatsuban. I'm worried they've planted their people here, so it's better to discuss those secrets at the Komore Teahouse."
The Tenryou Commission had been displeased with the Shuumatsuban for a long time. Previously, there was also the Tenryou Commission, but now that they had allied, there was one less enemy to worry about.
But this didn't mean they could relax their vigilance, after all, the Vision Hunt Decree was issued by the Raiden Shogun, and resisting it meant opposing the Raiden Shogun.
Kamisato Ayaka didn't want to implicate the other members of the Shuumatsuban, so it was better to find a safe place to discuss it.
Hmm~ Actually, if she wanted to find a safe place, Lumine thought her Serenitea Pot was the safest; no one would ever eavesdrop there.
But since she had already said so, Lumine would listen to her arrangements. They indeed needed a safe place to discuss these secret matters, and Kamisato Ayaka couldn't enter the Serenitea Pot at any time. If they needed a secret meeting someday, then the Komore Teahouse would obviously be more suitable.
"Do you want me to find the moles lurking in the Shuumatsuban?"
Since they were preparing to cooperate, Durandal would help a little, first by finding all those potential enemies.
"Hmm? Can you do that, Miss Durandal?"
"Yes, if you trust that I won't just pick randomly, you can entrust this matter to me. I have a special method to do this, and it should take about a day."
Only one day to complete? What kind of divine speed is that? Can it really be done?
"However, are you truly willing to do this? If… the person I find is someone you consider particularly loyal, someone who should be one of your own, what will you do?"
Uh-oh (⊙o⊙)… Kamisato Ayaka's body stiffened, then she quickly calmed down.
If possible, she didn't want to believe there was an internal traitor within the Shuumatsuban, but according to her brother, it was normal for other Commissions to place moles there.
But if the mole was someone she didn't want to see… "I apologize, Miss Durandal. This matter, I need to discuss with my elder brother. I… cannot make a decision."
"I see, an expected answer."
Lumine nudged Durandal's stomach with her elbow reproachfully. Was it really okay to say something like that? It ruined her mood.
Durandal didn't care about such things. She just wanted to see Kamisato Ayaka's reaction to this matter, and now she had her conclusion.
"Then, let us move to the Komore Teahouse. I believe you have many questions, and I will answer them one by one there."
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