Chapter 58

The undisguised intimate behavior immediately made Ei's pupils widen for a moment.

This… how could she dare!

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

It wasn't that she was jealous; for gods, polyamorous relationships weren't that hard to accept.

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

Until Chiyo's figure stepped out of the courtyard, Makoto looked at Hearing Luo Li.

"You too."

"I have no serious 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 Hearing 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 in Tenshukaku from now on, she naturally needed a residence.

However, 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, only we are 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 Hearing Luo Li approached, she spoke first.

"Actually, I can probably guess; what you want to say should be related to Celestia, right?"

Not expecting her to be more direct than himself, since they were showing their cards, Hearing Luo Li didn't hide anything.

"Although it is related to Celestia, the greater reason actually lies with you."

"Me?"

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

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

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

According to what he knew, after Raiden Makoto died, she mixed her power with Istaroth's 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 shadow of the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles was behind Makoto's death.

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

"Regarding the matters of Khaenri'ah, Barbatos has told me everything; he and Morax speculate that Celestia will order you to besiege Khaenri'ah next."

Hearing Luo Li lied with his eyes open; anyway, Makoto couldn't possibly go find those two to confront them.

"Do those two think so?"

Makoto frowned slightly; as the two oldest Archons, she trusted the speculations of the Anemo and Geo Archons.

While believing, she also felt worry.

How powerful Khaenri'ah was, all the Seven Archons knew in their hearts.

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

Otherwise, how could a nation without gods have survived until now, being able to universally manufacture machines like Gundams and also establish diplomatic relations with the seven nations on equal terms.

"I don't believe you don't know anything." Hearing Luo Li stared straight at Raiden Makoto.

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

With a bitter smile, Makoto naturally wouldn't be stupid enough to know nothing; it was precisely because she saw through the world that she chose to remain muddled, hiding everything and shouldering the responsibility alone.

Just like now, even if exposed by Hearing Luo Li, she still wouldn't tell him certain secrets.

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

"Up to now, Inazuma has been able to be self-sufficient, and Ei has also 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 survive it perfectly."

"So if there is a difficult problem, just tell me; after so many years of self-cultivation, it's about time I got some activity."

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

"Why bother."

In her assumptions, she had already made all the 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 after losing 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 reproachfully: "Always so overbearing; Ei won't like that."

"What about you?"

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

"Ara, it seems someone's appetite is even bigger than I imagined; no wonder Saiguu told me to be careful."

"Cough cough…"

Although her gaze was meaningful, Makoto surprisingly didn't get angry.

All along, she had felt affection for Hearing 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 slightly 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 =====