Chapter 150. Raiden Makoto
Kujou Sara, Kamisato Ayato, Hiiragi Chisato.
Yae Miko stated that the Shogun had recently left for an engagement, and Futsu Mitama, upon his return from Sumeru, had taken up the defense of Inazuma.
Therefore, while the Shogun was absent from Inazuma, the Three Commissions needed to work together to protect Inazuma.
From now on, Inazuma would enter its highest state of alert; Snezhnayan merchants needed to be monitored at all times to prevent them from gathering intelligence.
Furthermore, if any spies from other nations were discovered, they could be immediately apprehended. Even suspicious individuals should be detained first, and she would send people to interrogate them.
Hearing the orders issued by Yae Miko, a hint of surprise flashed in the eyes of Kujou Sara and Kamisato Ayato.
It wasn't uncommon for the Shogun to leave Inazuma multiple times, but why was it so serious this time?
However, Kujou Sara and Kamisato Ayato were both intelligent. They knew that the Guuji being so serious meant that a major event was about to unfold in Inazuma.
So, both of them nodded in understanding, promising to arrange for increased vigilance upon their return.
Although Hiiragi Chisato was not as capable as Kujou Sara and Kamisato Ayato in all aspects, she was obedient and declared her absolute submission to the orders.
Thus, the entire Inazuma entered a state of wartime alert.
On the surface, everything seemed normal, but anyone who dared to commit crimes or cause trouble these days would be immediately arrested by the Shogunate Army.
This left the people of Inazuma somewhat confused for a time, wondering why public order had suddenly improved, but it was a good thing.
No one would complain about good public order, as long as it wasn't overly strict, like the Sakoku Decree, then everything was fine.
Some entities sensitive to changes in Inazuma's situation felt that something was amiss and began to investigate secretly.
They wanted to see what was happening in Inazuma, why public order had become so strict; had something truly occurred?
This caused some people with ulterior motives to harbor ill thoughts and subsequently begin their own investigations.
The result was also quite obvious: no sooner had they begun their investigations than Kujou Sara arrived with her people to arrest them.
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Meanwhile, somewhere on Watatsumi Island, Enjou, disguised as an ordinary person, also sensed the change in Inazuma's atmosphere.
"What's going on?"
Enjou looked at the Thunderstorm shrouding Inazuma in the distance, his brow furrowed, not understanding what was happening in Inazuma.
Not long ago, his friends from the Abyss Order conveyed a message to him, stating that the Prince had something he needed him for.
This made Enjou, who had just managed to find an area with direct access to Enkanomiya, temporarily halt his plans and prepare to return to the Abyss to find the Prince.
Although Enjou always said he wasn't one of those people who constantly revolved around the Prince, if the Prince truly issued an order, he would decisively return.
After all, that was his most revered Prince!
But now Enjou found himself in a rather awkward situation: he couldn't go back. The Thunderstorm around Inazuma began to stir.
Enjou even felt a faint sense of being watched. He had a premonition that if he used large-scale spatial teleportation within Inazuma or opened an Abyssal rift with special means, the Thunderstorm in the sky would decisively attack him, and the Raiden Shogun in Tenshukaku would likely strike him from afar.
If that were the case, it would truly be the end of him.
Enjou considered himself much stronger than most beings on Teyvat.
But he didn't have the guts to confront the legendary Raiden Shogun. She was a ruthless Archon who had survived the Archon War. A single strike from her from afar would likely be his undoing.
"I must find a way to leave here. The Prince wants me to return quickly, probably because he's discovered something as well."
Enjou stroked his chin, feeling that he had seemingly grasped the Prince's meaning. So, he also headed upwards; since he had decided to leave, he needed to act quickly.
Although he didn't know what was happening in Inazuma, at least he was on Watatsumi Island.
There weren't many strong individuals on Watatsumi Island itself. The strongest, the Divine Priestess, Sangonomiya Kokomi, had temporarily left Watatsumi Island.
The second strongest, the former Resistance General—Gorou, had gone to Inazuma City for some unknown reason.
The third—heh, just an unknown minor character, not worth mentioning at all.
So Enjou planned to leave Watatsumi Island by boat. As long as he left Inazuma's waters, he could act freely.
Thinking this, Enjou naturally began to act quickly.
He hurried towards the boat docking area on Watatsumi Island, pondering whether he should steal a boat and leave, or use his own power to blend in with a fishing boat.
But Enjou felt that since there were no strong individuals on Watatsumi Island right now, why overthink it? He could just go for it!
With that thought, Enjou swaggered towards the Watatsumi Island pier.
When he arrived there, he found a fishing boat at the Watatsumi Island pier preparing to set sail, with many people loading things onto it.
Seeing this, Enjou felt that heaven was helping him! He would find a way to blend in with this fishing boat! Then leave Inazuma's waters! Then everything would be fine!
Thinking this, Enjou approached the fishing boat and saw a man wearing a bamboo hat directing the people boarding and disembarking.
He spoke, "Hello, do you need any help?"
Hearing these words, the man wearing the bamboo hat turned his head.
"!!!"
Seeing the man in the bamboo hat, Enjou showed a rather shocked expression.
Because this person, according to Abyss Order intelligence, was Kaedehara Kazuha, the public third-in-command of the Inazuma Resistance.
A Vision holder whose strength was no less than Kujou Sara's and Gorou's, and he himself led an army.
On Watatsumi Island, he also held an unimaginable reputation.
After all, the public third-in-command of the Resistance had a much greater reputation than Yae Miko, the first-in-command of the Resistance who hid in the shadows.
Therefore, in that instant, Enjou secretly cried out in dismay. He had been too careless. Approaching so rashly to speak would inevitably make the other party wary.
"Help?"
Indeed, Kazuha, seeing Enjou voluntarily offering help, had a hint of doubt flash in his eyes. He scrutinized the other party from head to toe.
He frowned slightly. From the moment he entered Watatsumi Island, he had no memory of the other person's presence.
Whether they were foreign merchants, travelers, or tourists, Kazuha had more or less become familiar with them.
After all, he had been on Watatsumi Island for nearly ten days. The population here was relatively small, so it was basically clear at a glance whether someone was a foreigner or a local.
Furthermore, Kazuha was the third-in-command during the Resistance period. In the absence of Sangonomiya Kokomi and Gorou, he had become the de facto first-in-command.
Therefore, Kazuha, who had come to travel with Kunikuzushi, was inexplicably drawn into various small incidents that required help.
For example, this fishing boat needed someone to watch over it to prevent ill-intentioned individuals from boarding and later smuggling themselves out of Inazuma.
This had happened more than once or twice. It was said that some Snezhnayan merchants, after committing crimes on Narukami Island, would flee without a word.
After escaping, they would rush to Watatsumi Island, first stating their identity, then claiming an urgent family matter required them to leave by boat quickly, and then offering a large sum of mora.
And then there was no 'then'. The people on Watatsumi Island, after losing Sangonomiya Kokomi, naturally had their intelligence inexplicably decline significantly.
Seeing how sincere that person was, and willing to provide mora to them, and with an urgent family matter, the people on Watatsumi Island naturally let them go.
Not even half a day after they were let go, the Shogunate Army arrived, issuing wanted posters stating that anyone who saw these people should immediately arrest them.
Then the people on Watatsumi Island were dumbfounded. These people looked so familiar.
It was said that because of this incident, the soldiers of Watatsumi Island had spent a lot of effort, finally intercepting the individuals in advance and imprisoning them.
Finally, these criminals were handed over to the Shogunate Army, and the matter was concluded.
With this precedent, Kazuha naturally became secretly vigilant. He quietly placed his hand on the hilt of his sword, ready to subdue the other party first.
In any case, subdue the other party first. If the other party was innocent afterwards, then he would apologize.
After all, a person he had never seen before appearing here and asking if help was needed was simply too suspicious.
Moreover, Kazuha had a vague intuition that the person in front of him gave him a faint sense of danger.
"Alas."
At this moment, Enjou inexplicably sighed. He looked at Kazuha and said,
"To be honest, sometimes, being too smart isn't a good thing."
Both sides were intelligent. Enjou saw that Kazuha intended to subdue him.
If it weren't for this Thunderstorm anomaly, Enjou would have been quite confident in his methods of concealing his identity.
But now, the Thunderstorm's anomaly indicated that something was happening in Inazuma, and coupled with the Prince urging him to return quickly, this made Enjou unable to help but imagine some things.
Coupled with the influence of Abyssal Energy, his actions also became somewhat radical.
Currently, he couldn't be caught. In that case! He would defeat the former third-in-command of the Resistance in front of him! And escape from Inazuma!
"Whoosh—!"
Kazuha drew his sword. He carried the flow of wind and rushed towards Enjou.
"Hmph! Useless attack!"
Enjou sneered. At this point! He wouldn't pretend anymore! Ominous flames erupted from his body.
Fire enveloped him, and Enjou revealed his true form, Abyss Lector · Fathomless Flame.
Upon seeing that it was an Abyss Order entity, Kazuha's grip on his sword tightened a few points, and the Anemo element on his body condensed even further.
Enjou also opened the book in his hand, his voice somewhat impassioned,
"Ashes, give birth to new life!"
Several fireballs shot towards Kazuha.
"BOOM—!!"
Wind and fire collided, and a violent explosion erupted. Kazuha was enveloped by the smoke generated by the explosion.
Kunikuzushi, who was still loading cargo onto the ship, quickly put down his things and peered out, watching the battle on the pier.
"Kazuha!!!"
Kunikuzushi shouted worriedly.
Perhaps Kunikuzushi's voice was quite loud, Enjou looked in his direction, his eyes widening slightly, and he said in disbelief,
"Scaramouche?!"
"What the hell! Why is this guy here!"
Enjou's mind raced. He even, for a split second, thought this was a conspiracy against him.
Who was Scaramouche? He was the Sixth Harbinger of the Fatui, a powerhouse second only to the Demon God Realm.
Furthermore, there were rumors from Sumeru that Kunikuzushi was a key figure in the God Creation Project, and he had once ascended to godhood in Sumeru.
Although he was later defeated by Futsu Mitama and his group and escorted to Inazuma City for judgment, it was said that he would have to atone for his sins in Inazuma until his death.
Enjou felt that a civil servant like himself could not possibly be a match for such a powerful being.
Let alone Scaramouche, even this Kazuha was not an easy bone to chew. If the two of them teamed up, wouldn't he be doomed to die?!
His dangerous instincts prompted Enjou to decisively open a spatial portal, intending to leave this place without a word.
Large-scale teleportation was unusable, but short-distance teleportation was still possible.
"Don't even think about escaping!"
Kazuha burst out of the smoke. He looked at Enjou, who was trying to flee, and intended to intercept him.
"Hmph! Am I a fool if I don't run?"
Enjou snorted coldly. He entered the spatial portal without another word.
Before going in, he glanced at Kunikuzushi again, a hint of tension flashing in his eyes, fearing that the other party would strike and keep him there.
He had the strength and the ability. Although Enjou had prepared a backup plan, once that move was activated, the Thunderstorm in the sky would also likely descend and strike him down.
But surprisingly, this Kunikuzushi actually stood there motionless, as if he were a fool, allowing him to leave?
Just like that, Enjou disappeared into the portal, heading to an unknown location.
Kazuha looked at the disappearing Enjou and quietly sighed, sheathing his sword.
"Kazuha! Are you alright?!"
Kunikuzushi quickly disembarked from the ship, looking at Kazuha with great concern.
On the other side, the soldiers of Watatsumi Island also rushed over at this moment.
Although the battle had only lasted an instant, the commotion it caused was still very, very loud.
"Lord Kazuha—!!!!" At this moment, a former Resistance captain immediately came to Kazuha's side, his face tense. "Is it an enemy?"
"Ah, it's an enemy."
Kazuha nodded seriously, his expression grave.
"The enemy is from the Abyss Order. Their goal might be to leave here by boat. You all need to be careful."
"No boats can leave the port of Watatsumi Island in the next few days. He is very strong. Have the Swordfish I and II teams be vigilant. If you find the enemy, do not attack rashly. Focus on delaying them. I will lead the team personally."
"Send a few people to Narukami Island to inform Gorou and the head of the Tenryou Commission that an enemy from the Abyss Order has appeared here. Their movements are unclear, and their intelligence and strength are not comparable to an Abyss Lector."
The initial attack alone made Kazuha realize that the enemy possessed both strength and intelligence. He could delay them, but it would result in meaningless casualties.
With Gorou and The Divine Priestess absent from Watatsumi Island, Kazuha chose to call for reinforcements. He was a smart man and naturally knew what was the optimal solution for the current situation.
The appearance of the Abyss Order on Watatsumi Island surely meant they had ulterior motives. Informing Kujou Sara of this, given her character, she would certainly send people to help.
As for Gorou, there's even less to say; he'll definitely rush over as fast as he can.
"Yes!"
The captain immediately saluted without any objection, because for various reasons, Watatsumi Island and the Shogunate no longer had much of a rift between them.
All blame had been placed on Kujou Takayuki. All past misfortunes were attributed to Kujou Takayuki and the Fatui Harbingers.
Now that they had all received their deserved punishment, Watatsumi Island was thriving, and life was getting better and better, so there wasn't much hatred left.
After all this was done, Kazuha looked at Kunikuzushi beside him and said calmly,
"Don't worry, I'm fine. And thankfully, you were here, otherwise, something terrible might have happened."
Although the battle just now lasted only for an instant, it still caused some damage to the dock.
If Enjou had stayed and fought like a madman, even if Kazuha had won, the dock would likely have been mostly destroyed.
As for why Enjou fled, Kazuha understood that Kunikuzushi's deterrent power was still very significant.
Without knowing the inside story, he would naturally assume that the other party's strength was still preserved.
Kazuha, who had once faced Kunikuzushi directly, knew how terrifying this guy was.
Currently, Kunikuzushi had little power, a conclusion Kazuha had reached through various observations.
But the fleeing Enjou naturally dared not gamble on this point, so when he saw the other party, he chose to flee immediately without any hesitation.
"Is that so? That's really great."
Kunikuzushi smiled shyly, completely without his former hostility, like a happy teenager who had done a good deed.
But soon, Kunikuzushi looked at Kazuha and said,
"Actually, I just felt—that guy seemed to have moved downwards."
Kunikuzushi pointed below the water. When Enjou used the teleportation portal just now, he had a vague premonition that the other party had moved in that direction.
This was a rather fuzzy feeling, but considering his strength before losing his memory, Kunikuzushi chose to trust his intuition and informed Kazuha, letting him make the decision.
"Below? Underwater?"
Kazuha narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at the underwater location, wondering what was there.
The other party's escape was certainly not aimless. If he considered Kunikuzushi as an imaginary enemy, he would definitely choose a relatively safe place.
That place would be able to threaten Kunikuzushi, making him dare not act rashly, and it would also have a hiding effect.
After thinking about it, Kazuha shook his head slightly, shaking the distracting thoughts from his mind, and decided to ask Gorou what was underwater on Watatsumi Island after he returned.
Ultimately, he was not a native of Watatsumi Island and was unaware of some of its secrets.
Once Gorou arrived, he could ask him about some hidden matters.
Thinking this, Kazuha took Kunikuzushi and continued to work, beginning to repair the holes caused by the recent battle.
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Even Futsu Mitama probably hadn't expected that after gaining control over the Thunderstorm authority, such an incident would intermittently occur.
But even if he knew, he wouldn't care too much, but would instead directly take down Enjou.
As for now, he was still stationed in Tenshukaku, controlling the Thunderstorm around Inazuma, watching to see if any clueless individual would cause trouble while he was controlling the Thunderstorm.
But the fact was, five or six days passed, and no one came to cause trouble, which made Futsu Mitama feel a bit bored.
They all seemed to realize that approaching Inazuma would be dangerous, and none of the powerful sea beasts dared to come near.
As for the situation inside Ritou and Inazuma City, Futsu Mitama also took a quick look and found that the Shogunate Army personnel were all working diligently, with no one slacking off.
The prisons were filled with many spies and petty thieves, and even some Nobushi who robbed passersby were locked up.
During this period, Inazuma's public order rapidly improved several times over. Although the common people didn't understand what had happened, they applauded it.
One had to know that previously, leaving Inazuma City required taking samurai or guards to ensure safety.
Now, a person without any fighting ability dared to swagger out of Inazuma City to visit Ritou.
The dangers in between had been greatly reduced, showing how much Inazuma's public order had improved recently.
But these were not the main points. The main point was Raiden Ei's situation.
Five or six days had passed, and the other party hadn't sent a single message in the Chat Group, which, in a sense, was quite frightening.
But considering the special nature of the special husk doll, Futsu Mitama and Yae Miko, though anxious, could only keep their anxiety to themselves.
Soon, on the eighth day, Raiden Ei spoke in the Chat Group.
Immediately, all the group members put down what they were doing and looked at the Chat Group.
[Raiden Ei: "It's a success."]
[Futsu Mitama: "It's identical."]
[Venti: "Yes, it's exactly like the special husk doll I saw in Mondstadt City back then."]
[Guizhong: "Indeed, it looks perfect on the outside, and I don't know why, but I feel this special husk doll seems even better than the one I used."]
[Zhongli: "As expected of Beelzebub, she is truly amazing in puppet creation."]
[Raiden Ei: "I have created the special husk doll, although in terms of details, its effect is slightly different from the special husk doll I saw back then."]
[Albedo: "Elaborate."]
[Zhongli: "How is it different?"]
[Guizhong: "What's different? Can it be improved?"]
[Futsu Mitama: "Does it significantly affect the overall effect?"]
[Yae Miko: "Does it affect the resurrection?"]
[Raiden Ei: "It doesn't affect the resurrection, and the overall effect isn't significant. The main reason is that the soul-nurturing effect isn't as good. In the short term, I don't know where the problem lies, but resurrection should be fine."]
[Kuki Shinobu: "Inazuma's golden age is about to descend."]
[Kamisato Ayaka: "Yes, it's so moving."]
[Sangonomiya Kokomi: "What a pity, not being there to witness Lady Makoto's resurrection."]
[Raiden Makoto: "It's fine~ I'm the Resistance's leader! When I'm resurrected~ I'll treat you well."]
[Sangonomiya Kokomi: "Uh~ please spare me, I haven't had enough fun yet."]
[Maha Rukkhadevata: "Congratulations, congratulations. If the special husk doll is created, then Bosacius's and my resurrection will have hope."]
[Azhdaha: "Hahahahaha, triple happiness! Beelzebub, you've done well."]
[Raiden Ei: "However, the Irminsul materials required for the special husk doll are quite large. I combined all the Irminsul materials I had left over with the Irminsul materials provided by Maha Rukkhadevata."]
[Raiden Ei: "Only then was it barely enough. Besides that, the secondary materials are also quite important."]
[Venti: "Secondary materials? Which ones? Abyss materials? Just rob the Abyss Order once."]
[Zhongli: "If it's Abyss materials, then it's not a big problem."]
[Raiden Ei: "No, one of the more important secondary materials is the Inteyvat. I obtained a total of ten Inteyvat flowers from that Prince."]
[Raiden Ei: "I fused these ten Inteyvat flowers into the Irminsul, which caused a rather miraculous change, and this is also why the special husk doll could be successfully created."]
[Raiden Ei: "If you want to resurrect Maha Rukkhadevata and Bosacius, then the Inteyvat is also an indispensable item."]
[Nahida: "The Inteyvat? This is a bit troublesome."]
[Cyno: "Why would it be troublesome?"]
[Nahida: "Because the Inteyvat flower is the national flower of Khaenri'ah. Inteyvat once bloomed in every corner of the land of Khaenri'ah. But as for the current Khaenri'ah—everyone knows its situation."]
[Cyno: "How could this be?"]
[Eula: "It's nothing, we can continue to rob the Abyss Order."]
[Paimon: "Yes, yes, that Prince of the Abyss Order is also the Lumine's brother. Maybe the Lumine can go to him and ask for some Inteyvat flowers?"]
[Albedo: "It's not particularly troublesome, because I can mass-produce them."]
[Klee: "Albedo, big brother, is so amazing!!!!"]
[Cyno: "Alchemy—is it that versatile?"]
[Albedo: "No, even I cannot create something from nothing. I must have a sample. Give me one Inteyvat flower, and I will return countless to you."]
[Guizhong: "If it's just one flower, then it will be easier to find."]
[Futsu Mitama: "Yes, we don't even need to ask the Abyss Order for it."]
[Kuki Shinobu: "Why?"]
[Azhdaha: "Will they send it over themselves?"]
[Venti: "Do you still have any left?"]
[Futsu Mitama: "No, it's just that the Inteyvat flower I saw is identical to the one Lumine wears on her head. We just need to borrow one from her."]
[Lumine: "Fflower? Is the one I wear on my head an Inteyvat flower? If that's the case, I have no objections, because I'm happy to help everyone."]
[Albedo: "In that case, the problem of the Inteyvat flower is also solved."]
[Raiden Ei: "Then there are no problems. Other materials are not an issue and can be found anywhere on Teyvat. After I resurrect Makoto— I will send the complete list of materials to the Chat Group. As for now... everyone, please excuse me."]
[Guizhong: "Go, go. It's been a long wait for this day."]
[Azhdaha: "Yes, I've heard you talk about it for a long time, but Makoto is also going to be resurrected. This is truly moving."]
[Venti: "Do I need to bring wine? A rare resurrection should be celebrated with fine wine~"]
[Raiden Makoto: "Uh~ I don't think so. I still can't forget how you looked when you got drunk at the gathering back then."]
[Zhongli: "..."]
[Venti: "Hahahahaha, just kidding. When you are officially resurrected and have fully recovered, let's meet somewhere and drink together."]
[Maha Rukkhadevata: "A rare gathering indeed~ But it has to wait until I'm resurrected too~"]
The situation in the group was very harmonious, as if Raiden Makoto's resurrection was a foregone conclusion.
And it was indeed so. After creating the special husk doll, Raiden Ei was ten-tenths confident, so it was impossible not to succeed.
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In Inazuma City, inside Tenshukaku, Yae Miko rushed over immediately after seeing the message in the Chat Group.
As she arrived, Raiden Ei also emerged from the Plane of Euthymia. Her expression was particularly solemn, as if she had already prepared for what she was about to do.
"No need to be nervous."
Futsu Mitama, seeing Raiden Ei's serious expression, couldn't help but comfort her.
"We have already made all the preparations we needed to. The condensed resin is ready, and the special husk doll is also ready. Next, we just need to follow Guizhong's resurrection steps, and then there will be no problem."
Futsu Mitama had witnessed the entire process of Guizhong's resurrection, so he knew very well what would happen next.
"Everything for stability."
Yae Miko, on the other hand, insisted on stability. She looked at Raiden Ei and Futsu Mitama seriously and said,
"If an accident occurs, I will use the Heavenly Fox Secret Art to forcefully stuff Makoto's soul into Musou Isshin. However, if that happens, Makoto will only have one resurrection chance left. If the special husk doll created by Ei doesn't work, then we can only rely on the Chat Group's items."
Yae Miko was very serious. She didn't doubt Raiden Ei's skill, and she believed that Makoto would definitely be resurrected.
But the worst outcome also had to be considered, otherwise, a sudden incident could very likely lead to tragedy reoccurring.
Yae Miko had witnessed countless tragic moments. At that time, she either lacked power or hadn't anticipated the situation.
This time, she would consider every possible outcome. If anything unexpected happened to Makoto, she would act immediately.
Furthermore, the Heavenly Fox Secret Art was not something that could be used casually.
This was Yae Miko's trump card. If this trump card was revealed, her lifespan would be affected to some extent, and she would be unable to return to human form for a short period, instead turning into a fox.
But compared to these, if Raiden Makoto's resurrection failed, the price she would have to pay could slowly be recovered with time.
"Okay."
Raiden Ei nodded in agreement, then looked towards the Grand Narukami Shrine and said calmly,
"Let's go to Makoto's consciousness space. That is where she will be resurrected, and it is also when Inazuma will return to its glory of a thousand years ago."
Yae Miko and Futsu Mitama nodded, following behind Raiden Ei as they rushed towards the Grand Narukami Shrine.
Below the Grand Narukami Shrine, at the halfway point of mountain, there was a hidden cave containing a barrier that even Yae Miko found difficult to break.
Because this barrier was personally set by Raiden Ei. If any person or Archon dared to force their way in or attempt to break this barrier—
Then even Raiden Ei, who was in the Plane of Euthymia, would immediately notice and come with her sword to cut that person down.
No other reason, because what was sealed here was precisely Raiden Makoto's consciousness space.
When Raiden Ei arrived in Khaenri'ah, what she saw was Raiden Makoto on the verge of death. Makoto entrusted Inazuma to her and also gave her Musou Isshin.
At that time, Makoto's consciousness space was on the brink of collapse. Raiden Ei used her divine power to forcefully stabilize Makoto's consciousness space and sealed it away.
If it were any other Archon, this would be impossible, because a Archon's consciousness space represents their soul.
When an Archon dies, their consciousness space naturally collapses.
However, Raiden Makoto and Raiden Ei are sisters; they are twin sisters. In a sense, they are one and the same person.
Therefore, Raiden Ei could forcefully stabilize Makoto's consciousness space, preventing its destruction and disappearance.
Who would have thought that five hundred years later, the consciousness space that had been forcefully stabilized would today become the cradle of new life.
Raiden Ei sighed. She arrived at the hidden cave on Mt. Yougou, extended her hand, and used her divine power to break the seal.
She then led Futsu Mitama and Yae Miko into Makoto's consciousness space.
Upon entering Raiden Makoto's consciousness space, Futsu Mitama looked around and found no sign of the Shogun.
It seemed the Shogun was not confused by Raiden Ei's actions; otherwise, she would have jumped out by now, declaring Raiden Ei an enemy of eternity.
Then, like in the game's storyline, a fierce battle would have ensued.
"What should we do next?"
At this moment, Raiden Ei looked at Futsu Mitama and Yae Miko. She had completed all the necessary steps, but now she was somewhat hesitant about what to do next.
"Let me do it,"
Futsu Mitama said, having experience. He looked at Raiden Ei and said,
"First, place the special husk doll at the energy convergence point in the consciousness space. And then, does the flow of time matter within the consciousness space? For example, will the energy in the consciousness space increase when it's midnight?"
Raiden Ei shook her head slightly, indicating that there weren't so many rules in the consciousness space, and there was no need to wait until midnight.
Because the consciousness space is formed from an Archon's entire spirit, its profoundness is impossible to explain clearly in a short time.
But what was certain was that the array Zhongli had set up with the Adeptus only had the effect of simulating a consciousness space.
But a simulation is always just a simulation; it can never compare to a true consciousness space.
For example, Zhongli needed to combine the right time, people, and geographical conditions to activate the array and maximize its efficiency.
The consciousness space didn't need that; it always maintained its peak state and wouldn't change with time.
Unless... Raiden Ei died.
In that case, this consciousness space would completely turn into nothingness within a few seconds.
"No need? Then we can take out Musou Isshin,"
Futsu Mitama said to Raiden Ei very seriously.
"Take out Musou Isshin, and let Makoto break the seal from within and come out. Have the condensed resin ready so that her soul body can receive sufficient nourishment instantly."
Yae Miko nodded. She took out several condensed resins. These were original versions that Sangonomiya Kokomi had obtained through check-ins, not the mass-produced ones made by Albedo and Zhongli.
After assisting the Resistance with so many things, Sangonomiya Kokomi naturally gave several condensed resins to Yae Miko.
Yae Miko seemed to have anticipated this day, so she hadn't consumed any of them, saving them all for today.
"Then, only one last step remains."
Raiden Ei took a deep breath. Even she was incredibly nervous at this moment, but she still reached out and placed her hand on her chest.
"Zzzzz—!!!"
A dazzling lightning glow lit up, and Musou Isshin was drawn out from Raiden Ei's chest.
Ever since she learned that Raiden Makoto was inside Musou Isshin, Raiden Ei no longer used it to fight people.
The reason was simple: although she knew Musou Isshin was very sturdy and, theoretically, absolutely impossible to destroy.
But what if?
Ei, who had once lost Raiden Makoto, absolutely had to protect Musou Isshin!
So later, Raiden Ei always used Engulfing Lightning, not even using Musou Isshin, but directly embedding it within herself for protection.
To destroy Musou Isshin, one must first kill her!
As Musou Isshin was drawn out, Raiden Ei placed it above the special husk doll.
Yae Miko walked over and placed the condensed resin on top of Musou Isshin, ensuring that Raiden Makoto could absorb it immediately and strengthen her soul body upon emergence.
Futsu Mitama, meanwhile, honestly @Raiden Makoto in the Chat Group, telling her she could come out, that everything was ready, and they were just waiting for her resurrection.
Yae Miko, feigning nonchalance, teased Raiden Ei,
"Are you nervous?"
"Yes," Raiden Ei nodded. She looked at Musou Isshin and said very seriously, "For this day, I have prepared everything. If it fails—then I'll have to trouble you, Miko."
"What trouble?"
Yae Miko smiled sweetly, her lips pursed. She looked at Musou Isshin in front of her, a hint of complexity flashing in her eyes, and slowly said,
"This is all what I should do. If it weren't for your protection, I would probably have died long ago."
Raiden Ei looked at Yae Miko, her tone somewhat complex,
"Miko..."
Before Raiden Ei could say anything more, Musou Isshin began to emit a soft purple glow.
At this moment, Raiden Ei, Yae Miko, and Futsu Mitama all fell silent, holding their breath as they watched the purple light.
Soon, a purple light mass flew out from within Musou Isshin. As soon as she emerged, she swallowed a condensed resin.
Compared to Guizhong, who was incredibly weak when she first appeared, Raiden Makoto digested the condensed resin at an extremely fast pace as soon as she emerged.
As the condensed resin was digested, a large amount of soul energy surged into Raiden Makoto's body, slowly solidifying her soul body.
Her soul had already been nurtured for a year due to her position as a Chat Group administrator, and now with the power of the condensed resin.
Raiden Makoto, who was originally a purple light mass, slowly began to reveal her form. She looked almost identical to Raiden Ei.
There was no difference in their appearance, but their temperaments were vastly different.
Raiden Makoto's temperament was very gentle and intellectual, giving one the feeling that she could solve any problem placed before her.
Raiden Ei's temperament, on the other hand, was... well... before getting to know her, she gave off a feeling of extreme indifference to everything.
After getting to know her, her persona completely broke, revealing a homebody who loved sweets.
"Makoto..."
Raiden Ei looked at the figure of her elder sister, her eyes filled with excitement, clearly about to shed tears again.
Raiden Makoto looked at Raiden Ei's excited expression and gave a very gentle smile. Then, while absorbing the energy from the condensed resin, she looked at Futsu Mitama and Yae Miko.
At this moment, the consciousness space also underwent an unusual change.
As if realizing that its owner had been resurrected, the consciousness space, which had been lifeless at first, began to exude vitality.
"Crack! Crack! Crack!!!"
But at the same time, for some unknown reason, the consciousness space began to shatter.
"!!!!" x3
This scene startled Futsu Mitama, Raiden Ei, and Yae Miko—one human, one Archon, and one fox.
What was happening?
"No need to worry, this is a natural process,"
Raiden Makoto said. She had finished absorbing the second condensed resin. She gazed at the special husk doll in front of her and slowly said,
"I have passed away. This consciousness space, though it belongs to me, now that I am about to be reborn, the past consciousness space will transform into nourishment for me."
As Raiden Makoto spoke, the consciousness space shattered even more severely, at a speed that was almost too fast to react to.
But Raiden Ei's reaction speed was very quick. She immediately unfolded her own consciousness space—the Plane of Euthymia.
Protecting Futsu Mitama and Yae Miko, the two consciousness spaces collided. Raiden Makoto's consciousness space shattered even faster, almost completely disintegrating in the blink of an eye.
However, the shattered consciousness space transformed into the purest purple energy, flowing into Raiden Makoto's body.
In that instant, Raiden Makoto's soul body became even more solid, appearing as if she had truly been resurrected. She reached out her hand, and an invisible energy lifted the special husk doll.
"Well then, see you in a bit~"
Raiden Makoto tossed the remaining condensed resins to Yae Miko.
She chuckled,
"I'm going to enter the special husk doll now. It's alright if it fails. There's still a trace of my soul protected by a seed within Musou Isshin. As long as the Chat Group doesn't perish, I still have the possibility of revival."
With that, Raiden Makoto looked at the special husk doll and transformed into a purple stream of light, merging into it.
Subsequently, the special husk doll landed silently within Raiden Ei's Plane of Euthymia, motionless.
Musou Isshin also fell from the air, landing on the ground.
"Makoto!!!!"
Raiden Ei looked at Raiden Makoto, who had entered the special husk doll, her voice extremely tense.
Although she knew that no matter how worried she was now, there was nothing she could do.
She could only quietly await the outcome.
Either success or failure, Raiden Ei felt this was a sure thing.
But when truly facing it, Raiden Ei still couldn't help but feel afraid, afraid that she would fail.
The mighty Raiden Shogun, one of The Seven Archons, wielding countless lightning, at the pinnacle of Archons.
At this moment, Raiden Ei was like a helpless little girl, her body trembling slightly.