Chapter 196: Kitsune Saiguu returns!

Inazuma City!

Hanamizaka!

Here is the most famous fireworks shop in Inazuma.

As a place where many craftsmen set up stalls, this place sells more things that are not daily necessities.

Coming out of the Kamisato Estate, Lumine and Paimon traveled along the already familiar Chinju Forest, asking people for directions until they arrived near the Naganohara shop.

Accompanied by the sound of hammering, the two stumbled along and finally reached their target destination.

The person they asked heard they were looking for Yoimiya and immediately began to introduce her enthusiastically.

For example, the shop owner was known as the "Queen of the Summer Festival," but although she was called a queen, she was actually just a lively young girl who wasn't very old. Passionate about fireworks since childhood, she poured her whole heart into them.

Thanks to this, and her extremely high talent, she was recognized by many customers while still young.

When Lumine and Paimon saw her, Yoimiya was talking to a young man in the shop.

"It's a good thing we had Master Masakatsu's spare fake Vision, otherwise it would have been a disaster this time."

The young man seemed relieved.

"Be careful next time, don't get caught by the Tenryou Commission officers again. There aren't many Visions left by Master Masakatsu."

The blonde young girl who was earnestly instructing him had a beautiful appearance, worthy of being a heartthrob.

She wore an orange short kimono that was half-open, the other clean side covered by a chest wrap, and the hem barely covered her thighs, also wrapped in bandages.

It gave a sense of asymmetrical beauty.

Moreover, the young girl had cherry blossom-shaped tattoos under her collarbone and on her arms, and a shimenawa rope tied on her back.

At first glance, she looked like a blonde gal.

Dressed coolly but not giving an overly lewd impression, it instead made people focus more on her lively temperament.

The young man nodded repeatedly.

Just as he was about to continue saying something, the blonde gal's gaze suddenly froze, looking toward the door.

"Who's there?"

Lumine and Paimon hurried out.

Looking the two over, the young girl's eyes suddenly lit up: "Oh, you must be the people sent by Miss Kamisato Ayaka to help us."

Lumine was stunned for a moment; she thought she would have to explain, but she didn't expect to be accepted so quickly.

When exactly did that White Heron Princess notify this young girl named Yoimiya, when she had only just agreed to help fight the Vision Hunt Decree?

Could it be that she had predicted I would agree long ago?

Or was her speed of communication truly unexpected?

Regardless, the most important thing now was to make contact.

"That's right, we are the people sent by Miss Ayaka."

"That's great, I was just worrying about how to rescue Master Masakatsu. Young Lady Kamisato really didn't lie to us. Come over quickly, let's discuss the plan."

Yoimiya breathed a sigh of relief; after all, if no one had come, she was prepared to go it alone.

It was just that she was worried that rushing in recklessly might cause trouble for Miss Kamisato, which was why she had been suppressing her restlessness.

Lumine and Paimon had just revealed their identities when they were immediately pulled into the shop.

At the same time, Yoimiya hung up the "closed" sign and closed the door to guests.

The young man was sensible and left the shop before it closed.

"Come on, let's talk about the plan to break into the prison."

Seeing Yoimiya's enthusiastic attitude, Paimon said dumbfoundedly: "So it really is breaking into the prison."

"Of course, I've already inquired about it. Master Masakatsu is being held in the Town Magistrate's Office. I've also surveyed the environment there; there is a very good infiltration point. If we're ready, we'll set off tonight!"

Lumine's eyes lit up; she had finally met a reliable person.

Before, she had always been running around by herself, with others only providing information, but now she actually had accomplices to help.

"Okay."

…………

Tenshukaku!

Completely unaware that someone was going to break into the prison, Kujou Sara was currently heading to the main pavilion under the guidance of the Okuzumeshu.

That is, the place where the Raiden Shogun was.

Even as a general of the Shogunate, she had to report before meeting the Shogun.

She had been to the cold and lonely Tenshukaku several times, each time with respect and incomparable loyalty to the god.

Although outsiders said that the Shogun was somewhat heartless and there were some criticisms about the Vision Hunt Decree, Kujou Sara always sternly rebuked those who gossiped.

The Shogun could not be wrong. If people with ulterior motives were allowed to master the power of Visions, the foundation of Inazuma would be shaken. Based on this point, the Vision Hunt Decree was necessary.

Although Sara thought so, it did not mean she would use unscrupulous means to push the decree.

For those people who were inevitably affected by the needs of law enforcement, she treated them with the greatest patience and sincerity, trying to make them understand the Shogun's long-term layout through persuasion.

Now, ninety-nine Visions had been confiscated, and the results were gratifying. Kujou Sara was here to report the situation.

Passing through the passage leading to the main pavilion, the Tengu girl stood at the door, took a deep breath, and then slowly pushed the door open.

The next moment, she was swept by the gaze of the noble figure who stood forever unmoved at the top of the magnificent hall.

"Kujou Sara, what is it?"

The cold and aloof words were calm, and the supreme will contained within made the Tengu girl who came to see her bow respectfully.

"Shogun, ninety-nine Visions have been confiscated, and clues have been found for the hundredth one. May I ask if the hundredth Vision confiscation ceremony should be held?"

The figure symbolizing the power of thunder remained unmoved, and after a moment, spat out a single word: "Granted."

Anything else?

Hesitating for a moment, Kujou Sara finally reported: "There is also the matter regarding the clan head of the Chinju Forest, Lady Mitsuyo. She went to the Tengu station a few days ago and asked me to make three passes."

The noble figure did not respond, quietly browsing the memorials on the desk.

Taking a look at the god above, Kujou Sara continued: "That Traveler should be the great hero who caused waves in Mondstadt and Liyue. I don't know if her arrival will bring influence to Inazuma. Please instruct me, Shogun."

"Ignore her."

"Yes."

Pausing, the Tengu girl recalled the teacher in Lady Mitsuyo's words and hesitated.

Just as she was hesitating whether to ask the Shogun who that person was, the quiet atmosphere of the Tenshukaku was broken again.

"After so many years, returning to this place, I really am still a bit nostalgic."

The light footsteps made Kujou Sara look over instinctively, and the next moment her gaze met a silver-haired big sister with rippling peach-blossom eyes.

Who is she?

The doubt flashed through her mind.

Immediately after, the god's vaguely fluctuating words let her know the identity of the visitor.

"Kitsune Saiguu... you finally decided to return."