Chapter 82

For the first two years, Raiden Ei worked extremely hard.

But as time passed, she missed Gu Chen more and more, worrying about his situation from time to time.

Just as Shikanoin Heizou had said, if not for the occasional person coming by to say they had seen Gu Chen in such-and-such a place, Raiden Ei would have truly believed he had already fallen.

Grand Narukami Shrine.

"Ei said that his strength grows with time. Long-term work has not slowed him down; he has become even more powerful. Has he, has he already found the way back home?"

Raiden Ei’s eyes were rimmed with red, her face full of reluctance to let go.

She dared not imagine what she would be like after Gu Chen left.

At first, she hadn't thought in that direction, but now, the more she thought about it, the more possible it seemed.

Kitsune Saiguu looked at Raiden Ei and sighed inwardly.

Raiden Ei had fallen completely into it; it had reached a very serious point.

She had begun to fret over gains and losses.

"No need to think so much. Didn't he say he was out inspecting? He will return once he has finished inspecting the lands of Inazuma." Kitsune Saiguu could only offer such comfort.

After all, she did not know Gu Chen's thoughts either.

"But is it necessary to go to those uninhabited deep mountains to inspect the land? And fishermen have even seen him on the sea..." Raiden Ei hung her head, feeling very dejected.

With Gu Chen's strength, flying around Inazuma would only take a few days, yet he had not returned for a full fifty years.

This forced Raiden Ei to overthink.

"Don't be anxious."

After some thought, Kitsune Saiguu brought out a small fox and said, "This little one is slowly becoming clever. Keep it by your side for now and handle the matters at hand. I will go out and look for him to ask what he is thinking."

"Then I leave it to you!" Raiden Ei nodded.

"Mm."

Kitsune Saiguu set off immediately.

Although Inazuma only consisted of a few islands, the area was not small.

Moreover, Gu Chen’s whereabouts were erratic, making it difficult for Kitsune Saiguu to find him.

Even using secret arts had no effect at all.

[Yoimiya]: I’m getting more and more confused the more I watch. What exactly is Mr. Gu Chen doing? (Confused)

[Collei]: Can't understand it. (Collei. No response)

[Tighnari]: In this life, Mr. Gu Chen’s personality is quite different from the previous video. It is very obvious that in this life, ever since he became Lady Ei's retainer, he has had a very strong sense of purpose, constantly striving for the prosperity of Inazuma. The thing that suddenly caused Mr. Gu Chen to change seems to be when Lady Ei went to Celestia to be enfeoffed. This makes me feel as if Mr. Gu Chen was stimulated by something, leading to his sudden change.

[Albedo]: Indeed, his behavior is incomprehensible even to us bystanders. I looked at the map of Inazuma, and combined with the locations where people saw him in the video, if you connect them, it is not a purposeful inspection of the land, but rather as if he is looking for some place.

[Raiden Ei]: What is he trying to do?! Could it be that he wants to rebel against my sister?!

[Shikanoin Heizou]: General, please don't be agitated. Although the video keyword does indeed include [Suppressing Gods], from the current perspective, Mr. Gu Chen has no reason to rebel. Lady Ei's feelings for him are visible to anyone with eyes; it is impossible for Mr. Gu Chen not to have felt them!

[Sangonomiya Kokomi]: Analyzing from a psychological perspective, Mr. Gu Chen seems to know Lady Ei's thoughts, but I have a vague feeling that something is weighing on his heart. Perhaps he divined a crisis for Inazuma? Does everyone remember the catastrophe five hundred years ago?

As soon as these words were spoken, the group fell silent.

[Venti]: Holy crap! So he really did foresee the future?! (Venti. Shocked)

[Paimon]: Wait! Kitsune Saiguu found him. Let's see what he says!

Kitsune Saiguu had been on the road looking for Gu Chen for fifty years and finally encountered him by chance.

"Are you really inspecting the land?" Kitsune Saiguu stared at Gu Chen with a resentful expression. "I have been looking for you for a full fifty years... You are looking for a place that satisfies you, aren't you?"

Gu Chen did not commit to an answer.

Seeing his attitude, Kitsune Saiguu was silent for a moment before asking, "What do you want to do?"

Gu Chen did not answer. Kitsune Saiguu said with an emotional expression, "They say humans have hearts, that they have the emotions of the seven human desires, but in my view, you have no heart at all!"

"You are like a heartless machine ruling this country. Every emotion you display is your political maneuvering, all for the sake of your status as a monarch, to unite all of Inazuma!"

"You move forward ruthlessly, but have you ever noticed the people by your side?"

"If you had a heart, you should have felt that affection long ago!"

"She has been waiting expectantly at the Tenshukaku, but she waited for you for fifty years, and now another fifty years! She dares not leave for even a moment, fearing she won't see you the first instant you return."

"The lifespan of a god is long, and a hundred years passes in the blink of an eye. She is a god who believes in the fleeting moment and focuses on the present. Have you really thought about the suffering of that hundred-year longing!"

"Stop now, go back and take a look at her. Consider it a plea from me, Kitsune Saiguu. Even if you truly don't care about her, go back and take a look, just to end her obsession. Don't drift outside and not come home anymore, okay?"

Kitsune Saiguu wiped away her tears. Gu Chen was silent for a long time before slowly saying in a deep voice, "I have seen fate."

Inazuma!”

“You move forward heartlessly, but have you ever noticed the person following by your side?”

“If you had any heart at all, you should have felt that affection long ago!”

“She has been waiting and looking forward to your return at the Tenshukaku, yet she waited for fifty years, and now another fifty! She dares not leave for even a moment, fearing she might miss the first chance to see you.”

“The lifespan of an Archon is long, and a century passes in the blink of an eye. She is an Archon who believes in the fleeting moment and focuses on the present; have you truly ever considered the suffering of that century of longing!”

“Stop, go back and see her once. I, Kitsune Saiguu, beg you. Even if you truly do not care for her, go back and see her once, even if just to sever her attachment. Do not keep drifting

outside without returning home, alright?”

Kitsune Saiguu wiped away her tears. Gu Chen remained silent for a long time before slowly saying in a deep voice: “I have seen fate.”