Chapter 52

“Those deeds are still being sung under the shade of every Thunder Sakura tree to this day, yet the scars left behind by those losses still burn.”

“Just keep chasing them; even if it is but a fleeting glimmer, we at least possess this moment.”

“She once said this… yet I witnessed a nation running with all its might lose everything before the Heavenly Principles. Perhaps only by freezing time will the lightning never fade.”

“This moment is a fragile illusion; only eternity is closest to the Heavenly Principles.”

“Now, I am no longer Ei.”

“This body is the most supreme and noble of all, and it should hold the great power of the world.”

“This body shall promise the subjects a dream, which is the eternity that remains unchanged for a thousand generations.”

Those were one scene after another.

It was the hideous great serpent, slain by the Musou no Hitotachi.

It was the enraged Thunder Bird, pierced through by arrows.

It was the endless swarm of twisted, resentful monsters rushing over.

It was the ruined nation, with the fires of war never ceasing.

It was the figure falling into her arms, desperate and pained.

It was transforming herself into a puppet, her consciousness sitting withered in her inner world, meditating.

[Kujou Sara]: The Shogun… she actually went through so much…

[Kamisato Ayaka]: I suddenly understand the Shogun’s thoughts a little, it’s just that the way she went about it was wrong…

[Sangonomiya Kokomi]: Orobashi… sigh…

[Seeing Seeing Seeing Seeing Seeing Zhongli]: Wishing to buy osmanthus wine to drink together, it is only a pity, when will I see my old friends again?

[Venti]: Sigh.

[Nahida]: (Confused)

[Yae Miko]: The stubborn god has begun to change, but how can the mistakes made in the past be mended? (Sighs)

[Raiden Ei]: I…

Raiden Ei was extremely dejected.

She had already witnessed everything.

Everything was proving the error of the Vision Hunt Decree and her own stubbornness.

She had walked down a path destined for failure.

Even without Gu Chen and the others, this nation would have shattered on its own.

“I really was wrong…”

“Sister…”

“Alright, in this life, nothing has happened yet, there is still time to make amends~” Yae Miko gently hugged her.

“Mm!”

Raiden Ei’s gaze became firm.

“I will not let the Shogun continue on this wrong path again… Eternity… at least, my path is wrong!”

[Lumine]: So what? Raiden Ei has had a change of heart, Inazuma is thriving, but what about me? What about me!!

[Raiden Ei]: …I’m sorry.

[Kaeya]: The video of the past life has such a huge impact on Miss Lumine? (Curious)

[Paimon]: Sigh, she was heartbroken when Gu Chen died. If she weren’t unable to beat her, I reckon she would have gone to Inazuma immediately. (Paimon: Shocked)

[Nilou]: It’s a pity the video is only the past life and has no connection to this life, otherwise, Miss Lumine and Mr. Gu Chen… ah no! If only Mr. Gu Chen could live on well!

[Lin Ni]: A bit sad, but the great magician’s intuition tells me the video seems to be coming to an end, or Miss Lumine is about to start a new journey.

Inside the video.

Lumine held a grudge regarding Gu Chen’s death.

But after the thousands of wishes departed, Lumine was no match for Raiden Ei.

Raiden Ei apologized sincerely to Lumine, but Lumine did not accept it, only coldly stating that she did not need the concern of the murderer’s master.

Raiden Ei was at a loss, so she had to abolish the Vision Hunt Decree first.

Outside the Plane of Euthymia, she saw eternity in the eyes of the world.

“Some wishes are enough to soothe pain, bring victory, and evoke hope.”

“Some wishes, even if the person who possessed them has already fallen and their soul returned to the high heavens, remain just as they were at their birth, sincere and fiery, until eternity…”

Grand Narukami Shrine.

Yae Miko stood under the Sacred Sakura tree, looking at the expressionless Lumine.

After a faint sigh, she slowly took out an envelope and said softly: “He gave this to me without explaining anything, only asking me to give it to you later. Now… perhaps he had already foreseen something back then?”

Lumine’s pupils trembled as she reached out to take it.

Bright sunlight spilled over the Grand Narukami Shrine, and cherry blossom petals danced with the light breeze.

Yae Miko did not disturb her and quietly left.

Lumine slowly opened the envelope, which contained a letter.

“To my best travel companion, Lumine.”

“When you see this letter, I think I should have died under the blade of the Raiden Shogun.”

“I am very sorry, I can no longer travel with you, but I hope you do not blame me, nor blame the Raiden Shogun, and even more so, do not let hatred blind your eyes. You should pull yourself together and continue on your own journey.”

“The road ahead is always full of mystery and the unknown; there are so many, many things waiting for you to witness them.”

“Oh right! Paimon was always pestering me about wanting to eat the grilled fish from when we first met. I thought to myself, we didn’t have any seasonings on us then, what was so good about it? It’s a pity Paimon won’t be able to eat that grilled fish. She is our best guide; Lumine, take good care of this child in the future, and take good care of yourself too.”

“Let go of the negative emotions and travel light, my travel companion!”

[Venti]: @[Gu Chen] My friend, are you trying to kill me?!

[Miss Miss Keqing]: Ahhhhh!! I suddenly remembered every little detail of their journey!!!

[Raiden Ei]: The guilt is even stronger now…

[Yae Miko]: (Photo of Raiden Ei with sad, red-rimmed eyes)

The video’s perspective shifted.

Lumine and Paimon headed to Sumeru.

Lumine and Paimon headed to Fontaine.

Lumine and Paimon continued on their journey.

But whenever there was new scenery or a new story, she would return on her own.

Even if she had no free time, she would send photos and letters, entrusting Yae Miko to burn them before Gu Chen’s grave, hoping that he could see them too.

[Past Life Series Part 1]

[Stories on the Journey]

[Finished!]

[Main characters will receive rewards]

[Gu Chen receives memories of the past life]

[Lumine receives memories of the past life]

[Paimon receives memories of the past life]

[Past Life Series Part 2 will be updated in seven days Teyvat time!]

Memories, for some people, are far more precious than any treasure.

They may be mundane, they may be happy, or they may be filled with joy, anger, sorrow, and delight.

In the eyes of those who cherish them, no matter what they look like, they are the most precious.

——Thanks to the two big bosses [Lei Jue] and [Kong Kong Kong, Kong Cheng] for the monthly tickets!

——It will probably be published tomorrow. The publication will be 4,000 words per chapter, which will have more space, and it is also a test for this book and me. I can only say I will do my best, hoping to bring everyone better content!! I also hope everyone can support it a lot, thank you!!