Chapter 79: Musou Isshin! The Seven Archons gather in Khaenri'ah!

Mount Yougou! Grand Narukami Shrine!

Like any ordinary day, Hearing Luo Li was hiding in the Grand Shrine, living a leisurely life.

He cherished every moment he spent in Inazuma, as such times were becoming fewer and fewer.

For over a year, he had taught that little girl from the countryside fishing village, and it had yielded considerable results.

That rustic and unconfident Asase Hibiki had changed greatly, and one could say she was a completely different person.

After getting familiar with Mitsuyo and understanding Hearing Hearing Luo Li temperament, the little shrine maiden's courage gradually grew, and in her spare time, she would occasionally run out to play with Mitsuyo.

The two would ride the treasure of the Tengu clan—the Thousand-Gate Empty Boat—drifting on the sea, occasionally solving pirates and robbing wandering samurai, and even hunting some monsters.

Every time they did a good deed, the two would sneak away without leaving any name.

This caused the heroic deeds of the Tengu and shrine maiden combination to spread in a small circle in Inazuma City.

If it were made a bit bigger, it might even become a storytelling drama.

Leaning on the branch of the Sakura tree that covered the top of the Grand Shrine, admiring the beautiful scenery of white clouds and blue seas, Hearing Luo Li was just about to take a nap.

"The two girls ran out again today; I feel a bit bored."

But after closing his eyes for only a few seconds, he suddenly opened them.

Looking slightly to the side, in the corner of his eye, Raiden Makoto was standing under the tree, holding a parasol, waving and smiling at him.

The General among the Sakura petals was as beautiful as ever, but unlike usual, she was holding a katana in her other hand.

The red and black handle was carved with gold silk lines, and the triple-tomoe thunder pattern on the tsuba was very eye-catching.

The blade was three feet nine inches long, entirely purple, and housed in a gorgeous and solemn scabbard.

This sword was born from Raiden Makoto's divine power; the sword was like a scepter, but it had not been sharpened, only symbolizing Makoto's peace.

Its name was 【Musou Isshin】, meaning it was to witness the dream-like beautiful Inazuma and the noble heart that existed with this world.

According to convention, it would only be enshrined in Tenshukaku, symbolizing that the power of the Raiden Shogun would never move.

But now it was being carried by Makoto.

Just seeing this scene, Hearing Luo Li understood everything.

Sitting up from the branch, he asked casually: "Have you said goodbye to Ei?"

Shaking her head, Raiden Makoto, without the tension of going to a life-and-death battlefield, smiled relaxedly: "No, Ei went to clear out the increasingly numerous monsters, and Saigu was also temporarily sent away by me; rather than saying the wrong thing and causing suspicion, it's better to leave quietly."

If they hadn't communicated in advance, she would probably have gone to Khaenri'ah alone by now.

Looking at the clear, cloudless sky, Hearing Luo Li whispered: "It's really a mismatched weather today."

Seeing him jump down from the Sakura tree and walk to her side, Makoto tilted her head: "Not saying a word to your little disciples?"

At this point, she seemed to have completely let go, and some emotions and actions that she wouldn't show on weekdays were no longer hidden.

"No need."

Anyway, they would see each other sooner or later.

Hearing Luo Li didn't say the second half of the sentence, but Makoto thought he had made the worst plan.

At the last minute, she still wanted to dissuade him: "You don't have to follow me; wouldn't it be better to accompany Ei in the days to come?"

"I don't want to repeat the same mistakes."

Seeing Makoto, Hearing Luo Li couldn't help but think of Guizhong.

It was also a weak Archon who chose a self-sacrificing death, and the sense of déjà vu was too strong.

He absolutely didn't want to experience the task of resurrecting two people again.

Raiden Makoto didn't know the meaning of his words and didn't intend to pursue it; as long as she understood his unchangeable determination, it was enough.

"Well, if this trip is lost, being with you at the end can be considered a kind of satisfaction of a wish, right?"

For her, Inazuma was important, but Ei and the people around her were also on par.

If she had to choose, she really couldn't make a choice, but Hearing Luo Li helped her.

With a faint smile, he took the parasol from Raiden Makoto's hand: "Shall we go?"

"Wait a little longer, let me take a good look at the current Inazuma."

The lingering affection and reluctance in her eyes were obvious; Raiden Makoto gripped the katana tightly, and after a full quarter of an hour, she whispered.

"Alright, let's go."

A breeze blew, and the figures of the two disappeared under the Sakura tree the next moment.

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Ancient kingdom of Khaenri'ah!

For some time, various rumors had been flying around, and with the increasing number of cursed monsters, those who originally trusted the court also began to have doubts.

Crucially, the high-level officials ignored it, as if they couldn't see the disaster that had happened recently.

And they didn't know that this was just a prelude, and greater terror was still brewing.

In a place far away from Khaenri'ah, no one knew that the most honorable seven people in this world had already descended here.

"The decree from Celestia has been issued; since we have gathered here, let's take action."

The first to speak was the Geo Archon; a year later, his eyes were still full of wisdom and composure, but now there were a few more complex and unclear things.

It was just that when his gaze swept over the figures of Raiden Makoto and Hearing Luo Li, there was a moment of surprise and pause. ===== CHAPTER 81 =====