Chapter 34: Chiyo

After a while, finding that Luo Li and the others still intended to linger here.

Raiden Makoto finally couldn’t bear it and complained half-truthfully.

“Alright, you should leave; you disturb me from handling official business all day.”

If one were to be serious, it was really like that.

These people ran to Tenshukaku at every turn, making the place where the Almighty Shogun resided a recreational place for chatting and relaxing.

“Chiyo, don’t you have a batch of new troops that need training? Go quickly.”

Being pointed out by the Shogun who had entered a serious state, the forthright Chiyo didn’t dare to refute.

When joking, everyone naturally didn’t have such a sense of distance, but when it came to official business, the gap between superior and subordinate emerged.

Fortunately, everyone present understood this, so they wouldn’t have any strange thoughts.

Although somewhat reluctant, Chiyo honestly stood up from her state of clinging to Luo Li.

After her smile faded, the arrogance and pressure originating from the oni race appeared again on this petite body.

“Then I’m leaving.”

Reluctantly saying goodbye to Luo Li, she took the initiative to peck him on the corner of his mouth before leaving. ===== CHAPTER 59 =====

The undisguised intimate behavior immediately made Ei’s pupils dilate for a moment.

This… how could she dare!

But seeing that her sister Makoto and Kitsune Saiguu didn’t care, Ei had to pretend nothing had happened.

It wasn’t jealousy; for gods, polyamorous relationships weren’t that hard to accept.

What she couldn’t understand was doing this in front of others.

It wasn’t until Chiyo’s figure stepped out of the courtyard that Makoto looked at Luo Li.

“You too.”

“I have no official business; staying here won’t affect you.”

One sentence directly blocked Makoto’s words.

Before she could think of a reason to refute, the next sentence made her fall into silence.

“Besides, I have important matters to discuss with you alone later.”

Meeting Luo Li’s deep gaze, Makoto nodded slightly.

Kitsune Saiguu was sensible and beckoned to Ei: “Let’s not disturb them here; come, let’s go tidy up my residence.”

Since she would be stationed at Tenshukaku from now on, she naturally needed a residence.

But given her intimate relationship with Makoto, staying in Tenshukaku was fine.

Before leaving, Saiguu also took the little fox away.

Accompanied by the two leaving simultaneously, the courtyard fell into silence, leaving only cherry blossoms dancing.

“Alright, it’s just us left; you can speak directly if you have anything to say.”

Makoto’s tone was as gentle as ever, patting the cushion beside her to let him sit over.

After Luo Li approached, she spoke first.

“Actually, I can probably guess; what you want to say should have something to do with Celestia, right?”

Not expecting her to be more direct than him, since it was a showdown, Luo Li didn’t hide it.

“Although it has to do with Celestia, the reason is actually more about you.”

“Me?”

Raiden Makoto didn’t understand what it had to do with her, nor could she know.

After all, Celestia hadn’t yet ordered the Seven Archons to besiege Khaenri’ah; she naturally didn’t know she might die in this disaster, at most she would have a premonition that the future Inazuma was dangerous.

Precisely for this reason, Luo Li had to make it clear to her in advance.

According to his knowledge, after Raiden Makoto died, she mixed with Istaroth’s power to travel through the river of time and protect Inazuma.

Added to the information about the three moon sisters turning against each other, it was possible that the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles had a hand in Makoto’s death.

If he couldn’t figure it out, it would be another family drama.

“Regarding Khaenri’ah, Barbatos told me everything; he and Morax speculate that Celestia will order you to besiege Khaenri’ah next.”

Luo Li lied with his eyes open; anyway, Makoto couldn’t go to those two for confrontation.

“Do those two think so?”

Makoto frowned slightly; as the two oldest gods, she believed the speculation of the Anemo and Geo Archons.

While believing, she felt worried.

How powerful Khaenri’ah was, the Seven Archons all knew well.

That was an existence that could not be resisted by any single country alone.

Otherwise, how could a nation without gods have survived until now, being able to manufacture tillers that looked like Gundams, and also be able to establish equal diplomatic relations with the seven nations.

“I don’t believe you don’t know anything.” Luo Li stared straight at Raiden Makoto.

This guy was also a riddle-maker, saying nothing and running to Khaenri’ah to die alone, thereby preserving Ei and Inazuma.

With a bitter smile, Makoto certainly wouldn’t be stupid enough to know nothing; it was precisely because she saw through the world that she was difficult to be confused, hiding everything and taking the responsibility alone.

Just like now, even if exposed by Luo Li, she wouldn’t tell him certain secrets either.

Luo Li also understood this and didn’t force it: “It doesn’t matter whether those things are said or not; I only have one request: no matter what Celestia wants you to do, don’t think about solving it alone.”

“Up to now, Inazuma is already self-sufficient, and Ei has begun to learn to handle affairs slowly; even without our assistance, she can gradually adapt.”

“Furthermore, with Saiguu and Chiyo accompanying her, even if a disaster occurs, I believe they can pass through it perfectly.”

“So if there is a problem, tell me; after so many years of self-cultivation, it’s about time to move around.”

Meeting Luo Li’s eyes, which were shining with a faint smile, Makoto ultimately couldn’t say words of refusal, only sighing and whispering.

“Why bother.”

In her plan, she had already made all arrangements; although she couldn’t reach perfection, she could minimize the losses.

“That’s not right; I haven’t seen what Ei will grow into without your protection as a sister; don’t you want to see the future Ei?”

Makoto was quite moved; to say she didn’t want to would be a lie.

“But…”

“Listen to me, whether you hide it from Saiguu or Ei and the others, it’s better to be honest with me.”

Makoto rolled her eyes at him: “Always so overbearing; Ei won’t like that.”

“What about you?”

Speaking of this, Luo Li, who had let go, simply stated his ambition.

“Ara, it seems someone’s appetite is even bigger than imagined; no wonder Saiguu told me to be careful.”

“Ahem…”

Although her gaze was meaningful, Makoto was unexpectedly not angry.

All along, she had felt good about Luo Li, otherwise how could anyone enter and leave Tenshukaku so casually and be so rude to them.

Moreover, what else could she blame someone who could live and die with her for?

After such a digression, the atmosphere became a bit more active.

“You know, I don’t want Ei to get hurt.”

“Me too.”

PS: Seeking flowers! Seeking evaluation tickets! Seeking comments and suggestions! ===== CHAPTER 60 =====