Chapter 716: Xiangong

Xiangong is a person who never lost her childlike heart.

She often plays simple yet fun little games with children.

Or she accompanies them in searching for shiny little trinkets.

Because the purity of children brings her immense joy.

Recently, due to the Eye-Sweeping Edict and the Closed Country Edict, the atmosphere in Inazuma City has grown oppressive.

Xiangong dislikes this.

But she cannot change anything.

Aside from secretly lending a little help, she spends her days playing with children everywhere.

This alley, being secluded and empty, is where Xiangong often comes.

But she never expected to see—My Lord!

And behind her is a handsome man!

"I remember this place was always empty. Why did they suddenly appear?"

Xiangong's mind was filled with confusion.

Could it be that they came early here to meet in secret?

Thinking of this possibility, Xiangong suddenly felt uneasy.

She felt as if she had uncovered a tremendous secret!

Thinking she might be silenced, Xiangong grew anxious.

After all, she had heard of Yae Miko's temperament.

"My Lord?"

Hearing this address, Raiden Makoto froze.

When had she acquired this title?

But she quickly realized.

The girl was not addressing her—she was addressing Yae Miko!

"I must be more careful."

Raiden Makoto silently warned herself.

She was not Raiden Makoto now—she was Yae Miko.

"Boss, do you know who that fiery girl is?"

After reflecting, Raiden Makoto curiously asked Han Feng.

She was quite interested in this girl.

"Naganohara Xiangong—the most skilled fireworks expert in Inazuma! Known as the 'Queen of the Summer Festival!'"

Han Feng explained with a faint smile.

In his view,

Xiangong's love for fireworks was just like Keli's love for bombs.

And both were highly creative individuals!

He wondered what kind of sparks might fly if they ever met.

Would Keli take Xiangong to blow up fish?

Or would Xiangong use Keli's bombs to make fireworks?

Han Feng genuinely looked forward to it.

"The Queen of the Summer Festival? That's impressive!"

Hearing this title, Raiden Makoto looked at Xiangong with admiration.

Such a young girl, yet already achieved so much—

Truly remarkable!

It seemed Inazuma after five hundred years had produced no shortage of brilliant geniuses.

At this moment, Xiangong could no longer bear the pressure inside her.

After dismissing the children, she walked forward with her head lowered.

"My Lord, I didn't mean to interrupt your date."

"Date?"

Hearing this loaded word, Raiden Makoto's face flushed red.

She never imagined she'd be mistaken for this!

If it were Raiden Shadow, she might have calmly explained.

But Raiden Makoto was different.

Her personality and recent experiences left her utterly flustered.

She stood there frozen, unable to speak.

"Eh? My Lord blushed?!"

Looking up and noticing this, Xiangong blinked, stunned.

For anyone else, she might have found it normal.

But this was the shrine maiden of Myōjin Shrine!

With her notoriously mischievous nature, how could she wear such an expression?

Had she met a fake Yae Miko?!

Yet despite her shock, she still had to maintain her demeanor.

Thinking of this, Yonmi patted her chest.

"My lord, please rest assured—I saw nothing today, and heard nothing. I beg you, give me a way to live, and don't 'silence' me!"

"You've misunderstood—I've just come out of the manga shop."

At that moment, Raiden Shin also realized, and laughed as she explained.

Yet seeing how terrified Yonmi looked, she couldn't help but feel both amused and exasperated.

That once-warm little heater had turned into this!

Just one glance, and she's this terrified!

No wonder she's blood-related to Kitsune Saiguu.

"So that's how it is!"

Yonmi let out a breath of relief.

It seemed she'd worried over nothing.

Of course,

how could my lord possibly be on a date here?

If she wanted a date, she'd go to the Divine Sakura Tree!

Isn't that far better than this corner?

"My lord, what's going on with this manga shop?"

After calming down, Yonmi grew curious.

When did this shop open?

How did she not know?