Chapter 305: New Rock Dragon Crown

Will the General come personally?

Hearing Luo De's words, Kujou Sara couldn't help but hold her breath, and the worried look on her face also turned to joy.

Just like the vast majority of Inazuma soldiers.

Kujou Sara's loyalty to the Thunderbolt General is extremely fervent.

In the eyes of these Electro Archon believers,

The Thunder God is omnipotent.

No matter what happens.

As long as the Thunder God takes action, there will surely be no more problems.

Even those who committed treason, Kujou Takayuki and Hiiragi Shinsuke, think this way deep down.

It is precisely because they believe that no matter what they do, the Thunderbolt General will ultimately cover for them, so they dare to let the rebel army invade east, bring in the Foolish People, and deceive the Thunderbolt General.

And Kujou Sara, whose faith is stronger than others', naturally has even firmer trust in the Thunderbolt General.

Now, upon hearing Luo De say that the Thunderbolt General will personally come to settle the matter of Watatsumi Island,

While blaming herself for her dereliction of duty, unable to relieve the General's worries, Kujou Sara also finally let out a sigh of relief.

The burden that had been weighing on her shoulders all this time could finally be set down, at least somewhat.

"Just do your best to buy time."

"Remember, absolutely do not provoke the people of Watatsumi Island; appropriately relax some negotiation terms, or adopt a milder attitude, so that the people of Watatsumi Island think that this side of the shogunate has indeed softened its stance."

After giving two more reminders, Luo De then left Kujou Sara's tent.

However, this time he did not stay in the shogunate army's camp, nor did he go to Watatsumi Island's camp to investigate; instead, he once again retreated to the rear camp of the shogunate army, returned to his own quiet camp, and continued to repair the consciousness fragments of Raiden Ei.

It has been confirmed that a doctor is present on Watatsumi Island.

Luo De feels that the Watatsumi Island matter has nothing to do with him, and there's no need to personally risk his life in a life-or-death struggle with them.

This is also Raiden Ei's idea.

However, Raiden Ei's perspective on things stems from the Great Sun Divine Chariot.

"No one has entered the Abyssal Palace for several hundred years."

"What have you become now? I can't really say."

"But I know."

"That place is inherently dangerous; even if a god were to enter, a moment's carelessness could trap them in the snare left by the White Night Nation."

"Moreover, who knows how many fragments that doctor has brought? If what's on the surface is merely a decoy, and there are still other fragments hidden in the Abyssal Palace, given the environment there and the doctor's combat power, you would be in great danger."

Raiden Ei's meaning is very simple.

Before overwhelming force arrives, try to avoid clashing with Watatsumi Island, which can manipulate the Great Sun Divine Chariot.

Especially since Luo De's Rock Dragon Crown is currently being modified in the Thunderbolt General's possession.

The Evil Eye has not been retrieved either.

Without these two items specifically used for amplification in hand, if the doctor on Watatsumi Island has more than one Archon-level fragment, then even the Thunderbolt General might not make it to Yashiori Island in time to save him.

Therefore, whether it is Luo De's own will or Raiden Ei's idea,

it is not advised for Luo De to go on a risky venture.

Thus.

The work of repairing the consciousness fragments resumed.

In this consciousness space,

Not only Luo De himself, but the consciousness-restored Raiden Ei can also, like Hanachirusato before, manifest her body within Luo De's consciousness space.

Raiden Ei's appearance is almost identical to that of the Thunderbolt General.

But their clothing styles are completely different.

No matter when or how she changes clothes, Raiden Shogun's attire always fits her role as the Thunderbolt General; in terms of Inazuma's clothing characteristics, each outfit is a battle-ready modified samurai garb, and paired with her naginata, a single strike would unleash a chilling killing intent that makes one shiver.

In stark contrast,

Raiden Ei's clothing style is noticeably more tranquil: a purple kimono, paired with soft-hued ornaments, plus the gentle smile constantly on her lips; if Raiden Shogun is a sharp, unsheathed longsword, then Raiden Ei is a gentle, tranquil jade.

"If only she didn't have this current speech tic."

The process of piecing together the consciousness fragments is tedious; Luo De needs to constantly focus on identifying the gaps in the fragments and also constantly pay attention to joining them together.

This requires an absolutely quiet environment.

But Raiden Ei is always by Luo De's side; she constantly points out, whenever Luo De selects fragments, "This is wrong, that is wrong," and although she is always correct, after a while Luo De indeed gets a headache.

"Oh dear, what a pity—I can't touch those fragments; otherwise I would definitely come to help you."

Seeing Luo De pause the splicing process, Raiden Ei sat cross-legged on a tree branch, regretfully saying to him,

Raiden Ei's consciousness is restored by piecing together the consciousness fragments.

Because these already-pieced fragments and the fragments in the heavens have a strong mutual repulsion and conflict, Raiden Ei, who barely managed to wake up, cannot even help Luo De—she will be struck by lightning if she gets near her own consciousness fragments.

And the current Raiden Ei simply cannot compare to Luo De, the master of this consciousness space.

Luo De can withstand the lightning from the thunderclouds without any trouble.

But Raiden Ei, due to her incomplete consciousness, if struck by the lightning she herself manifests, could easily be utterly annihilated.

Thus all she can do is sit beside Luo De, watch the fragments that have been found, and discern where each fragment's interface should go.

She has also lamented more than once: 'My own lightning—I, as the Electro Archon, cannot even touch it; alas, truly, saying it out loud would make people laugh their heads off.'

Luo De, who has been busy piecing together the consciousness fragments, has not taken any time to argue with or comfort her.

Quite the opposite.

After passing the initial period, Luo De and Raiden Ei instead developed an unspoken understanding.

In short.

Luo De was the one extracting the fragments, while Leidian Zhen helped sort them and find places to put them, ignoring Leidian Zhen's nagging; their cooperation and division of labor became increasingly practiced, and their efficiency was much higher than before.

Of course.

It's still very tiring.

All Leidian Zhen can do to help is reduce the time spent picking out fragments.

But there's still no way to overcome the repulsion between these fragments.

For each fragment repaired, Luo De has to expend a great deal of mental energy.

He now spends less and less time repairing consciousness fragments, while his resting time keeps getting longer.

Moreover, he knew that the Foolish People had been brought in as external support on Watatsumi Island.

Luo De also didn't dare to overexert himself as before; each time he repairs, he has to reserve some mental energy for emergencies.

And so another four or five days passed.

Luo De once again finished today's repair work, stretched, and walked out of the tent.

Then he saw Kujou Sara hurrying around in circles.

Huh?

Luo De blinked, and a bad premonition suddenly welled up in his heart.

"Mr. Luo De."

"You finally came out."

Seeing Luo De come out, Kujou Sara hurried forward and said, 'Can you contact the General and get her to come sooner?'

"Huh? What's up?"

It wasn't the expected request for his help to go to Watatsumi Island; Luo De quietly breathed a sigh of relief and asked, 'Are there new conditions on Watatsumi Island?'

"They've given us an ultimatum, demanding we sign the peace treaty within three days." Kujou Sara said with a bitter expression: 'If the General doesn't come again, I'm afraid they'll really detonate that thing.'

Luo De twitched the corner of his mouth.

This Watatsumi Island.

Has things been turned upside down?

At first it was the shogunate threatening them, but now that they've seized control of the Great Sun Palanquin they're turning around and suppressing the shogunate—and Kujou Sara's request also makes Luo De frown.

Leidian Ying is currently setting the Evil Eye into the Rock Dragon Crown for him; for him, this is definitely the most important.

But if she doesn't come.

Luo De also couldn't replace her to go deep into the Abyssal Palace to reseal the Great Sun Palanquin.

In that case.

Kujou Sara's side probably won't be able to hold out much longer.

Once she signs the peace treaty, not only does it go against Leidian Ying's will, but it would also give Watatsumi Island a chance to breathe again, becoming a hidden danger for Inazuma.

"First, agree to her."

At this moment, Leidian Zhen's voice came through.

"Huh?"

"Can you get your sister to come?"

Luo De frowned: 'What if something happens to my two things because of this?'

As everyone knows.

Since they involve divine creations, if the manufacturing process is interrupted, it's very likely both artifacts will have problems.

This is a loss Luo De cannot bear.

The Evil Eye—perhaps Leidian Ying still has the materials to make one.

But if the Rock Dragon Crown is damaged, could he possibly go to the Naga Dragon King's head and pluck another horn?

Not to mention him.

Probably even Zhongli couldn't manage it even if he went again.

Leidian Zhen knew what Luo De was worried about, smiling and reassuring him: 'Don't worry, Ying is an expert in this; she definitely won't cause any strange mishaps like ordinary craftsmen.'

"That's what you said."

"If my crown ends up problematic, you have to let your sister compensate me."

After saying those two sentences, Luo De stopped talking to Leidian Zhen and instead turned to Kujou Sara, saying, 'You go back first; when the General arrives, she'll settle everything, and then I'll notify you.'

Upon hearing that.

Kujou Sara let out a breath, thanked Luo De, then got up and headed again toward the negotiation camp.

After she left.

Leidian Zhen then said: 'I've already notified Ying; she should be here soon. Also, if your crown ends up problematic, I can authorize Ying to give you the One-Heart Dream as compensation.'

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"One-Heart Dream?"

Luo De paused: 'Isn't there a One-Heart Pure Land there, which is Leidian Ying's retreat? If you give this to me, where would she go?'

"Of course it's following you."

Leidian Zhen chuckled: 'You little guy are interesting; being with you is much better for Ying than staying in that stiff Inazuma, and I can also accompany her every day, making up for my regret of suddenly handing Inazuma over to her back then.'

"Then should I say my Rock Dragon Crown had better be problematic?"

Luo De never expected Leidian Zhen to say that, and accidentally blurted out his true feelings.

This really is his true feelings.

Compared to merely being divine-artifact-level Rock Dragon Crown and Evil Eye.

Carrying the Electro Archon around is definitely a better choice.

However, Luo De did not choose to fully believe Lei Dianzhen.

Not for any other reason.

It's simply because if you wholeheartedly give your dream to yourself, it means that Lei Dianying and Lei Dianzhen will therefore have to leave Inazuma.

As for these two.

Especially for Lei Dianying, who turned guarding Inazuma into an obsession, it's almost impossible.

But if the Rock Dragon Crown really appears damaged.

Equivalent compensation will definitely be indispensable.

Otherwise.

Luo De, by refusing to repair Lei Dianzhen and refusing to release Huasanli, is enough to control the chief Lei Dianying and Yae Miko.

Having such solid confidence, Luo De sat at ease in the camp, waiting for Lei Dianying's arrival.

Shaoqing.

Just as Lei Dianzhen said.

Lei Dianying's figure then appeared beside Luo De.

At this moment, she broke from her usual stern, unsmiling demeanor, instead anxiously asking: 'Has Zhen already recovered?'

"Partially recovered."

"But it's still far from full recovery."

Luo De shrugged: 'I don't know if she bypassed me to inform you, but since you're here, you should also know what I'm preparing to say to you, right?'

Lei Dianying fell silent for a moment, not knowing what she was thinking.

Then she took out an ornament inlaid with two purple gems and handed it to Luo De.

"Two?"

"Wasn't there only one?"

The Rock Dragon Crown returned to his hand, and Luo De hadn't yet had time to check if it was damaged when his attention was drawn to the two Evil Star Eyes on it.

"If only one Evil Star Eye were added, the power contained in your crown would become unbalanced, so I added another."

Lei Dianying sincerely said: "Given your contributions to Inazuma, two Evil Star Eyes as compensation are not excessive."

"Thank you."

Luo De's eyes filled with joy, after saying thanks he eagerly began researching the brand-new Rock Dragon Crown.

Since it was in a military camp with many people.

Luo De did not rush to activate the power in the crown, but first checked whether his crown had suffered any damage.

"Your crown has not been destroyed."

Lei Dianying explained beside him: "The installation of the Evil Star Eye went much more smoothly than I imagined; in less than seven days I completed the modification, and afterward I have continually tried to see if I could install other components on this crown."

"You finished it in less than seven days?"

Luo De blinked his eyes, incredulously weighing the Rock Dragon Crown in his hand.

"Wasn't it supposed to be about a month?"

"This gap is too huge, right?"

Just then.

Lei Dianzhen sighed faintly in Luo De's consciousness space, not knowing whether this was disappointment or some other emotion.

(End of chapter)