Chapter 230

As the three talked, the figure of Sangonomiya Kokomi gradually appeared not far away.

Seeming afraid that her father would be snatched away by these women, the girl seized the time to finish handling government affairs and hurried to the cliff behind Sangonomiya.

"Father!"

Even if just seeing Luo Li, the energy Kokomi had lost from handling official business began to slowly recover.

Hurrying to his side, the girl was not as reserved as Asase Hibiki, but instead leaned against Luo Li like Chiyo.

This act of throwing herself into his arms made Chiyo look at her suspiciously.

With flickering eyes, she asked: "Speaking of which, you haven't explained the reason for this daughter to me yet; it couldn't be the bloodline born between you and Makoto over the past five hundred years, right?"

Although the two children equivalent to the birth of Archons were certainly extraordinary, Kokomi did not match Luo Li and Raiden Makoto in any features.

This made Chiyo dismiss the idea of them being biological at the first instance.

"Regarding Kokomi, I have to mention the time you asked me to go to Watatsumi Island for negotiations."

Luo Li had no intention of hiding it, but in front of Kokomi, he had to slightly embellish his psychology, which was not purely out of curiosity.

After pondering for a moment, he recounted the ins and outs of how he barely managed to bestow life upon Kokomi.

"The then-current Divine Priestess took me to visit that pearl, and it turned out that a baby was gestating inside the shell. At that time, in order to help that congenitally deficient child, I gave a helping hand."

"Perhaps the life imprint given at that time possessed the aura of my origin, which is why Kokomi would recognize me as her father."

Learning why she had a natural affinity for Luo Li, Kokomi not only did not feel repulsed but became even closer.

"It shows that the fate between daughter and father is heaven-ordained."

The lingering words escaped her lips, and Kokomi sent a kiss, not knowing for what purpose.

The unconventional behavior made Asase Hibiki quite envious; she wouldn't dare to reveal her own feelings like this.

Chiyo raised her eyebrows slightly, having a little interest in the girl who seemed gentle as water on the surface.

This was the first time she had seen such a bold girl.

There was no jealousy or dissatisfaction; just like Raiden Makoto, Chiyo didn't take multiple-person activities to heart.

She knew even more clearly that Luo Li was also unconventional in this regard, and people like them couldn't control him.

Kokomi didn't see Chiyo's gaze, licked the crystal on her cherry lips, and her energy value immediately returned to full.

"By the way, Father, news just came from Narukami Island that there has been a huge change in the Shogunate's high-level officials; the heads of the Tenryou Commission and the Kanjou Commission have both been imprisoned, and the Yashiro Commission has been severely punished."

"The bottom-level foot soldiers were cleared out even more; those who took action during this period were the Kujou-related forces and the direct flag-bearer warriors belonging to the Raiden Shogun. It is estimated that that deity noticed something."

"Besides that, it is rumored among the people that the previous leader of the Grand Narukami Shrine, Kitsune Saiguu, has returned..."

A series of news made Luo Li unable to help but be stunned for a moment.

Kitsune Saiguu is back?

That fox spirit who liked to play pranks back then, deliberately teased him, and said she wanted to be his wingman, has now appeared again.

Old friends from the past, looking around, seem to all be here.

Even though they experienced five hundred years of time and had some rather painful memories.

But when the haze dissipated, what emerged seemed to be a perfect ending.

Mikoshi Chiyo chimed in at the right time: "She is right; when I came to find you, I happened to see Saiguu return."

"That guy also knows about my news?"

"Probably, but she shouldn't be too sure."

Luo Li fell into deep thought; looking at the series of changes in Inazuma City, it seems something happened that he didn't know much about.

What Ei did doesn't quite fit the nature of the puppet Shogun; could it be that the main consciousness has taken over?

Otherwise, no one else would have the qualifications to issue such an order.

The Grand Narukami Shrine and the Shogunate are independent, and Miko, let alone Saiguu, cannot influence the government system.

"Always feel like it's getting troublesome."

Luo Li tapped his head unconsciously, having a somewhat bad premonition.

Everything was going according to his plan, but now it seems to be slowly deviating from its intended track.

"Forget it, take it one step at a time."

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Mount Yougou! Grand Narukami Shrine!

The blooming cherry blossoms decorated the shrine as if it were standing in a sea of flowers.

Everywhere the eye could see, it was crimson.

Sending off the last batch of pilgrims and believers, the idle shrine maidens began to clean up the garbage and scattered petals everywhere.

Some clean ones can be used to make cherry blossom wine or cherry blossom cakes.

The hustle and bustle of the day passed, the twilight faded, and the sky was already hung with stars.

The shrine under the bright moon was sprinkled with a layer of silver light.

Located in the resting place at the very center of the shrine.

In the courtyard planted with a huge cherry blossom tree, Paimon's anxious shouting was coming at this moment.

"Hey! Wake up! Wake up quickly!"

Pushing Lumine, who was still in a coma, the little thing used all her strength, almost slapping her face.

"Lumine! Stop sleeping! Wake up quickly!"

Don't know how much time passed, under external interference, Lumine finally opened her dazed eyes.

Her blurry vision gradually became clear, and the moment she recovered her thinking, she immediately jumped up vigilantly and crouched on the ground to look around.

Paimon breathed a sigh of relief, her tone full of surprise: "You're finally awake!"

Discovering that the place she was in seemed different from before she passed out, Lumine asked subconsciously: "Where is this?"

"We are at the Grand Narukami Shrine, saved by Miko. You don't know how long you slept! You scared me to death!"

Paimon pouted and chattered, telling about what happened after her consciousness became unclear.

"You mean, we were saved from Scaramouche by Yae Miko."

After listening, Lumine was quite surprised, looking around to search for her savior.

Immediately after, she saw a pink figure by the wooden corridor in the courtyard, holding something and examining it, looking somewhat suspicious.

"Mm, that's Miko, let's go over and thank her first."

Paimon indicated that this time they must thank her properly, otherwise they would definitely capsize in the gutter.

Lumine nodded solemnly, but after walking over, she saw the fox-spirit woman she had met once before examining a mirror thoughtfully.

Eh? A mirror? It looks so familiar!

Lumine froze for a moment, felt her body, and found that the mirror-like artifact Luo Li gave her had disappeared.

Uh, could it be that what the fox lady is holding is the one she had?!