In the allogene world, within Inazuma City.
Compared to the oppressive atmosphere during the previous isolationist period, Inazuma has clearly become much more prosperous; even the street vendors often show genuine smiles on their faces.
“How is it, Ei?
Compared to the previous isolation, is the current Inazuma closer to the eternity you pursue?” Yae Miko, located at the shrine on the peak of Mt.
Yougou, asked the purple-haired woman in front of him in a relaxed tone after reaching out with her chopsticks to taste a piece of fried tofu.
“I don’t know, but the feeling Inazuma gives me now is indeed better than before.” Ei nodded upon hearing this and replied in a flat tone.
“Oh my, to hear such words from a stubborn person like you, it seems your thinking has truly changed.” After saying this, Yae Miko ignored the lightning flashing in Ei’s eyes and instead picked up a novel from the side, handing it over.
“Take a look at this.
It’s a brand-new series from Yae Publishing House, adapted from that little guy’s travel exploits.
It even includes your story arc~”
Upon hearing this, Ei first showed a look of contemplation, but then obediently took the novel and began to read it on his own.
While flipping through the book, he didn’t forget to reach out and pick up a skewer of special Tri-Color Dango prepared by Yae Miko.
It is said that the amount of sugar added to these special desserts was much higher than usual; an average person might find it too sweet, but it was just right for a certain country girl.
“If only you all could witness this scenery together…” Feeling this moment of tranquility, Yae Miko couldn’t help but turn her head to look at the Sacred Sakura tree outside the window, whispering softly.
But this comfort clearly didn’t last long.
For some reason, Yae Miko felt a strange disturbance in the space beside her.
After all, for someone who could precisely dodge the musou no hitotachi every time, her perception of space was quite keen.
Sure enough, just as she was about to mobilize her power to investigate the cause, an old man wearing Sumeru attire suddenly fell from the space above, precisely crashing onto the table in front of the two, also knocking over the Tri-Color Dango and fried tofu that had been on the table!
“What the heck, where did I end up?
Is this Nordkalle?
Why is there a scent of cherry blossoms…” Ayin, who had just made a hard landing, raised his hand to throw away the Tri-Color Dango that had fallen on him, muttering uncertainly.
Clang—Before he could carefully examine his surroundings, the sharp sound of a blade leaving its scabbard pulled his thoughts back.
Immediately after, Ayin saw a tall woman with a purple braid standing in front of him, though he didn’t know when she had arrived.
She held a sword in her right hand, looking angrily at the skewer of Tri-Color Dango that Ayin had casually discarded, with lightning faintly flashing around her body.
“Oh crap, Raiden Ei…
Um, actually, I can explain.” Reacting quickly, Ayin stepped back to create distance, then put on an innocent expression while looking at her, as if trying to prove he was a good person.
But for him, who bore the title of Grand Sage, this innocent expression was seen by Raiden Ei as a provocation instead!
“Musou no hitotachi!” Raiden Ei did not give him a chance to explain, swinging her blade directly at Ayin’s forehead with a backhand strike, clearly intending to kill.
On the other hand, after mentally greeting Herta’s entire family, Ayin hurriedly mobilized his power.
Red and blue light flashed around him, and a pressure clearly distinct from Teyvat’s original power system instantly overshadowed the edge of Ei’s blade.
Afterward, Ei and Yae Miko witnessed the most absurd scene of their lives: an old man in Sumeru attire stood in a horse stance, side-on with his right hand raised above his head, catching Raiden Ei’s ultimate strike with a single hand.
Feeling the obstruction at the web of his hand that couldn’t advance even an inch, Ei revealed a rare look of seriousness.
“Get up!” Ayin clearly saw that this country girl was about to make another move, so he hurriedly exerted force with his right hand, grabbing the tip of the blade and pulling the musou isshin right out of her hand.
Looking at Ei’s stunned, beautiful face, he couldn’t help but feel a surge of playfulness.
“I told you I could explain, but you insisted on forcing me to use force.
If it weren’t for the fact that I feel sorry for you two little brats, believe it or not, I would start a massacre right now!”
He first slung the stolen musou isshin over his shoulder, then stroked his beard with his left hand, lecturing them in the old-fashioned tone of a Grand Sage.
“Who are you, Sumeru person?” Yae Miko was clearly much calmer than Raiden Ei; she rubbed her chin, her eyes flashing with Khvarena as she asked.
“Not bad.
My dharma name is Little Fool, and I am invincible throughout Sumeru.
I came here intending to spar, but I was treated so rudely—it truly infuriates me!
Consider this blade as temporary interest!
I’m leaving…” After shaking his head and responding with these words, Ayin disappeared in a flash of red light.
Since this visit to Inazuma was completely accidental, he didn’t want to get too tangled up with Raiden Ei and her companion.
He had secretly pressed the teleport button on his wrist during the conversation; this feeling of running away after showing off never gets old.
“Ei, don’t be anxious yet.
I will contact Sumeru to confirm the news.” Looking at her good friend beside her who was trembling slightly with anger, Yae Miko also put on a rare serious expression and promised, word by word.
“No need…
He is strong, but I will not back down.
Once I finish handling things over the next few days, I will go to Sumeru myself!” Raiden Ei shook her head upon hearing this and flew toward the distant Tenshukaku.
According to the locals later, for some unknown reason, intermittent thunderstorms suddenly appeared that day.
Meanwhile, our culprit had long since escaped, successfully arriving in Nordkalle during the second teleportation…
though the landing spot was still a bit awkward.
“Wow, grandpa, how did you suddenly appear in my house…
um…
I didn’t do anything just now!” Aino examined the old man who had suddenly appeared behind her, asking with a tone that was slightly guilty but also a bit puzzled.
She had been sneaking snacks while Ineffa was away on business in Naxia Town.
She didn’t expect that just as she opened the package, she would be startled by Ayin, who had teleported in suddenly.
She even thought Ineffa had sent someone to catch her sneaking snacks.
“Hehehe, loli…
*ahem*, because I know the secret art of teleportation, I can naturally go wherever I want.
As for what you were doing just now, I didn’t see anything at all.” Facing the question from the pink-haired girl in front of him, Ayin replied in a tone he considered kind and amiable, which was rare for him.
But halfway through speaking, he couldn’t help but reach out and pat her hair, calling it the care of an elder.
In that instant, he felt that having an old man’s face might not be so unacceptable after all…