Since the first experimental field had been planted, the remaining setups naturally followed and were easily resolved.
The only difficulty was likely the vast distances between the various sites of the Sacred Sakura Cleansing Ritual.
However, this problem was solved by an unexpected discovery.
The newborn Thunder Sakura growing in various places were all differentiated from branches of the largest Thunder Sakura at Tenshukaku, and these Thunder Sakura carried a significant amount of divine power.
Thus, when the branches of the Thunder Sakura took root anew, the divine power was brought along with them.
The branches are to the Thunder Sakura what the Narukami’s avatars are to the main spirit.
Leveraging this wondrous connection, divine power could use the flow of the Ley Lines to link different nodes, forming an invisible divine power network hidden beneath the surface.
As the provider of this divine power, the Electro Archon could use this network to observe and protect all of Inazuma.
For maintaining the stability of Inazuma, this network would undoubtedly play a very important role.
On the other hand, perhaps because the Thunder Sakura also carried a portion of her abilities, Clementine discovered that after the Thunder Sakura took root in the Ley Lines, she could use these minute, hidden connections to teleport within the coverage of the Ley Lines.
Everything above and below ground is recorded within the Ley Lines, which meant that within the borders of Inazuma, she could travel completely unimpeded.
Of course, she herself didn’t think this new ability was of much use.
After all, figures in Inazuma who could force her to flee for her life didn’t often appear.
Seeing that both Makoto and Kitsune Saiguu intended to set off for the next scheduled node immediately, she thought of this recently acquired, unused skill and made a suggestion to the two of them.
“Wait a moment, I think I can teleport us directly there to save some travel time.” Hearing this, Makoto replied, “The thing you said you were hiding from me earlier couldn’t be this, right?” Clementine fell silent for a moment; this person really had a good memory.
“It’s not this.
This method only became usable just now.
I should warn you beforehand, I haven’t tested this yet, so I probably can’t guarantee we’ll reach our destination in one go.” Kitsune Saiguu, however, was very interested in the proposal, expressing curiosity about how long-distance teleportation without prior positioning could be performed.
“Our solution doesn’t take much time to replicate, leaving us with plenty of leeway.
There’s no harm in trying.” “Besides, this might even leave us a way out in the future.
If this move really works, our efficiency in making a getaway would be faster than anyone else’s—now that’s what I call skill.” Kitsune Saiguu half-jokingly urged Clementine to hurry up and prepare this divine escape technique, and the Thunder Dragon naturally obliged.
“Could you two stand a bit closer to me?
It’s easier for me to cast the spell if the range is smaller.” Seeing the two act upon her words, Clementine sensed that faint connection.
The process of selecting a teleportation node was a bit like finding a specific star in a star map; the speed was proportional to one’s Proficiency.
Fortunately, Clementine had studied the map Makoto drew earlier, so she could roughly pick out a suitable one among these stars by feel.
After determining the target, golden lightning manifested in response to her call.
This time, they didn’t float in the air after leaving her hand, but instead traveled down Clementine’s outstretched hand all the way to the tip of her tail.
A golden light gathered at the end of the Thunder Dragon’s tail; if one didn’t look closely, it really looked like a sword coated in gold.
The sword-shaped tail tip moved slightly, adjusted its angle, and suddenly plunged fiercely into the earth.
Following this action, the lightning emitted an eye-searingly intense golden light centered on the crack in the ground.
Amidst the brilliant radiance, the three figures on the ground vanished.
In the entire process, only a patch of innocent ground suffered Damage.
Whether it was due to luck or the Thunder Dragon’s natural escape skills, this first attempt actually succeeded in bringing them to their destination.
Kitsune Saiguu was very supportive, letting out a ‘whoa’ in amazement.
“I see you can both teleport and purify; you’re truly a heaven-sent exorcist.
You know, our Grand Narukami Shrine is mainly responsible for this kind of work—dealing with filth and clearing away grudges—it’s all very simple.” “I think you’re quite suitable.
Why not come help me out and be a shrine maiden at the Grand Narukami Shrine?
If you find it boring, I wouldn’t mind letting you sit in my position as Guuji.
You see, I’m very sincere toward a special talent like you.” Before Clementine could answer, Makoto refused on her behalf.
In Makoto’s mind, Clementine likely had ‘I am an honest dragon, I’m easy to fool’ written on her face.
“Actually, you just want someone to serve your sentence in the Guuji position, don’t you?
Don’t go getting ideas about my dragon.
If you trick her away, where am I going to find another one?” Kitsune Saiguu clicked her tongue twice, glanced at Clementine, and asked persistently, “Not even a little consideration?” Clementine replied innocently, ” I’ll do as Makoto says.” Despite this interlude, the three didn’t neglect their official business.
With the help of teleportation, they quickly set up the remaining nodes as purification points with Wards.
Clementine’s only point of confusion was why the locations for these Wards were increasingly strange—either in caves or underground, or even in hollows beneath islands separated from Inazuma’s main island by a stretch of sea.
To this, Kitsune Saiguu explained: “Because we need to avoid contact between the Wards and mortals.
Moreover, this thing definitely has a capacity limit.
If placed in an ordinary location, once a problem occurs with the periodic cleansing and the pollution overflows to affect the town, there would be almost no chance for remedy.” “So, we have to trouble the people performing the Great Cleansing in the future.
After all, only you can teleport at will—are you sure you won’t consider coming to the Grand Narukami Shrine?” “Hmm, if you need my help, I’ll come.
But forget about anything else,” Clementine replied with a yawn.
“Are you tired?
You’ve worked hard doing so many things.
Let’s head back now.” Makoto noticed that the tail that usually swayed behind her was now resting quietly, seemingly too lazy to move after poking several holes in the ground.
“I’m fine, whatever you say,” Clementine replied.
Makoto silently commented in her heart: Her mouth is as stubborn as the sword on her tail.
Kitsune Saiguu chimed in, “In that case, how about coming to the Grand Narukami Shrine for a bit?
Even if you don’t want to work, there’s no harm in coming to take a look.” “I’ve already informed the shrine maidens in advance, so don’t worry about being seen.” The two naturally had no reason not to agree, so they immediately and happily changed their return destination.