"The Ley Lines..."
Yuuko finally understood one thing now, and he sighed softly:
"So that's it. No wonder all of you treated me as Phanes. It turns out it's because I possess the power of the Primal Element and the Ley Lines simultaneously..."
The Tsaritsa remained silent and did not reply, but judging from her expression, that was likely the case.
After a long time, the Tsaritsa finally spoke softly:
"Besides Lord Phanes, no one can simultaneously control these two powers."
"But I really am not him. It can't be that I have amnesia or something, that's too cliché."
"But all the evidence proves that you are Lord Phanes." The Tsaritsa's attitude remained resolute.
"No, no, no, I really am not..."
"No, you are."
"No, no, no..."
"No, you are."
"..."
Yuuko originally wanted to argue further, but after thinking it over, he gave up.
"Forget it. Believe whatever you want."
When facing such an obstinate woman, just say, 'Ah, yes, yes, yes.'
The Tsaritsa smiled, then spoke a sentence full of meaning:
"Even if you are not, just based on your mastery of the Primal Element and the Ley Line power, that Imposter on Celestia will absolutely not let you go."
Hearing this, Yuuko also fell into contemplation.
The Tsaritsa was right. The most important thing now was how to deal with Celestia afterwards.
After all, Lumine had just said that the matter of him reading 'the past events of the sun and moon' had been exposed.
Celestia had already detected that someone had read this book.
In that case, Celestia would probably dispatch forces soon, right?
In response, Yuuko sighed, "Putting other things aside, Celestia has now realized that I read 'the past events of the sun and moon.' It looks like we'll have to prepare for battle..."
However, at this moment, the Tsaritsa shook her head with a smile:
"No, that Imposter absolutely wouldn't dare to actively seek out Lord Phanes."
"If they knew Lord Phanes was still alive, that Imposter would probably panic greatly."
"That Imposter is probably busy garrisoning Celestia's defenses right now."
"Of course, I don't rule out the possibility that the Imposter might take a desperate, all-or-nothing action."
Listening to these words, Yuuko observed the Tsaritsa's expression again and immediately confirmed that she was not lying.
Because of this, Yuuko could only sigh helplessly, "No matter what, that's a disaster waiting to happen. If we don't solve it, problems will arise sooner or later."
The Tsaritsa smiled, "I, and even the entire Snezhnaya, will follow behind Lord Phanes."
After speaking, the Tsaritsa knelt down on one knee again, her expression extremely devout.
Looking at the Tsaritsa, whose attitude had changed drastically, Yuuko showed a strange expression and asked tentatively:
"Why does it feel like your body has changed so much? I feel like it's... much more durable than before?"
The Tsaritsa raised her head and explained:
"This is my true form. If Lord Phanes is interested, I can offer my body. Of course, I also know many different moves, such as riding..."
As she spoke, the Tsaritsa was undoing her own... Yuuko's expression changed drastically, and he quickly stopped her:
"Stop! Stop! Stop! If you keep going, the book will be gone!"
At this, the Tsaritsa stopped, and then, as if nothing had happened, she said seriously:
"Then, Lord Phanes, please allow me to return to Snezhnaya to prepare. Afterward, I will bring my elite troops to follow you and attack Celestia!"
"Although I certainly have the desire, I didn't say I would definitely attack it..." Yuuko sighed.
The Tsaritsa raised her head, looking up at Yuuko's crotch, and said earnestly:
"Lord Phanes, you must go and reclaim the throne that belongs to you."
Yuuko was about to say something else, but finally just gave up: "Forget it, believe whatever you want."
Even though he said that, Yuuko would still try to attack Celestia eventually.
After all, there was something he desperately wanted to know.
Where did the power he possessed come from?
Yuuko was very certain that he was definitely not Phanes.
He had complete memories of his previous life; he was genuinely just an ordinary person named Yuuko.
Of course, there was also the possibility of amnesia or reincarnation.
He would only know this after fighting his way onto Celestia and meeting the current ruler of Celestia, the Heavenly Principles.
But no matter what, Yuuko was Yuuko, now and forever.
This was Yuuko's belief.
"By the way, I also made contact with the Abyss just now. The Abyss seems to recognize me as Phanes, and they also plan to attack Celestia."
"The Abyss, huh..." The Tsaritsa frowned deeply; it seemed she did not like the Abyss.
After a moment, the Tsaritsa sighed softly, "Very well. Since Lord Phanes approves of them, I will not object."
Having finished speaking, the Tsaritsa stood up and said seriously:
"Then, Lord Phanes, I must return to Snezhnaya first. During this time, please do not lower your guard."
"I do not rule out the possibility that the Imposter might use special methods to launch a direct attack on Inazuma, or on you personally."
Hearing this, Yuuko's expression also grew solemn: "I understand."
Since war with Celestia had become inevitable.
Then Yuuko would do everything he could to protect the place he loved, to protect his beloved Inazuma.
"Then, until next time, Lord Phanes."
After saying this and bowing slightly to Yuuko, the Tsaritsa walked away.
Yuuko, meanwhile, remained where he was, lost in thought.
After contemplating for a long time, he finally shook his head and sighed, "Forget it, I should hurry back. It's time to return to Inazuma and have Ei prepare for battle."
Thus, Yuuko decided to leave this place and return to Watatsumi Island.
He began the journey back toward Inazuma to inform Raiden Ei of these developments as soon as possible.
After all, if they were truly going to war with Celestia, Inazuma would likely be unable to avoid it.
However, he still had many things to consider afterward.
This battle was absolutely no joke; one wrong move, and...
Not only himself, but Inazuma would probably suffer devastating damage.
Just like that, Yuuko walked toward the surface while thinking.
Before long, he left Enkanomiya and returned to the surface.
Now, Yuuko planned to go directly back and explain his intentions to Yae Miko and Kamisato Ayaka, intending to return to Inazuma as soon as possible.
However... on the way back, Yuuko passed a certain pool of water on Watatsumi Island.
In the middle of the pool, something was constantly splashing... and making faint noises: "Help! Help! Help! Me! Glug glug glug~"
Seeing this, Yuuko lightly leaped over and grabbed the person calling for help from the water.
However, only after pulling it out did he realize.
It was not a normal person, but a mini humanoid creature about the size of a floating cup...
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