Genshin Impact: This light novel author doesn't cross the line.

Chapter 77 I Only Understand Women's Affairs

"Righteous One, are you really determined to do this? I believe the General will give the people of Inazuma a satisfactory answer." Kujo Sara's tone was full of helplessness.

Youren shook his head again. "We believe in the General, we always have. But does the General believe in us?"

After saying this, he felt somewhat disheartened, sighed, and left the place.

Lei watched his desolate departing figure, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

She believed in divine justice, in her own eternity, and in the divine mandate and its decree, but she did not believe in the people.

Could it be that I was really wrong?

"Saro, is my eternal righteousness really wrong?"

Kujo Sara was stunned, unsure of what to do. She had once firmly believed in this and was its most steadfast practitioner.

However, in the process of putting it into practice, she gradually began to doubt the eternal principles. If it weren't for her unwavering faith in General Thunder, she probably would have started to oppose it long ago.

“I’m sorry, General, I cannot answer your question. However, you might be able to ask Lady Yae-no-miya. She should have the answer.” She thought for a moment and then replied.

Lei's expression was somewhat complicated. She didn't really want to go see Yae no Miko. Although she was happy to see her old friend, she was a little embarrassed because she was always teased and mocked by her.

Just then, she spotted a familiar figure in the crowd; perhaps this person could give her the answer.

So she walked towards the man with graceful steps.

Soon she reached the man, and the surrounding crowd dispersed as she passed by.

"Traveler, please come to my castle tower. I have something to ask you."

Yingmei pointed to herself in confusion, "Teach me?"

“Yes.” Lei Yingdian nodded.

Yingmei scratched her head. "To be honest, the only thing I know a lot about is the stuff between women. I can answer that for you, and I can even take you to practice it. But for other things, you can ask that guy, Ueno Chiki. I feel like he knows a lot."

Lei Yingdian thought for a moment, "The Ueno Chiki you mentioned, is she the one who blocked my Musou's sword strike?"

"Yes."

"Then please lead the way, I'll go see him."

.........

In front of a wooden cabin on the northwestern outskirts of Inazuma Castle, Chiki Ueno is washing ingredients and preparing lunch for the day.

Suddenly, a sharp chill spread from the depths of his bones, seemingly freezing every cell in his body. The pain relentlessly eroded his nerves, like a sharp blade twisting beneath his skin, making it impossible for him to feel any warmth.

At the same time, his limbs began to lose sensation, becoming weak and numb. It was as if a thick layer of frost extended along his blood vessels and nerves, making his fingertips and toes numb and unable to perceive any subtle touch. His hands and feet became cold, stiff, and completely beyond his control, as if they were not part of his body.

He could no longer maintain his balance and fell to the ground with a thud.

His face turned deathly pale, like a lifeless sheet of paper, devoid of vitality, and large beads of sweat kept appearing on his forehead.

He tried to struggle, but his body no longer obeyed his commands. He could only lie there helplessly, letting the cold and pain envelop him like a dark shadow.

It felt like an eternity before the bone-chilling cold finally began to dissipate. His body seemed to regain its temperature, and a warm feeling washed over him like a spring breeze.

He breathed in the fresh air deeply, each breath carrying vitality and the beauty of life. His heart was pounding, as if celebrating his newfound life; the fresh air flowing into his lungs carried away the cold pressure within him.

He suddenly felt a deep sense of relief, like a person who was about to drown being suddenly pulled from the water.

The deep despair and helplessness had dissipated along with the cold, leaving only a profound feeling in his heart: to be alive is truly wonderful.

He pulled back his sleeve, and just as he had expected, the black scales had spread a little further up, past his elbow, and extended toward his upper arm.

This is the aftereffect of his overuse of the Evil Eye—Demon Scale Disease.

The woman had told him that this evil eye was personally created by the Fools' Second Executive Officer, Dr., and was extremely powerful, but it should not be overused.

In order to block the Thunder General's sword at the gate of the castle tower, he recklessly over-absorbed the power of the Evil Eye, which caused aftereffects.

The doctor must have mixed forbidden knowledge into the demonic remnants that were the main material for making the Evil Eye.

After contracting the Demon Scale Disease, Ueno Chiki felt both sorrow and joy. He was saddened because the disease was so torturous, causing him excruciating pain every two or three days. He was also happy because the Demon Scale Disease was not incurable. In the original story, the Traveler cured the Demon Scale Disease caused by forbidden knowledge after rescuing the Little Lucky Grass King Nasita.

Just as she was pondering this, Yingmei and Paimon brought Ray the movie to the front of the house.

When Yingmei saw his miserable state, she immediately walked over to him, her face full of heartache and self-blame. She helped him up and said, "Qianshu, are you feeling better? It's all my fault. If I had run faster, you wouldn't have been dragged into this."

After standing up, Ueno Chiki slowly moved her body, feeling that she was regaining control of her body. "Hotaru, it's not your fault. Besides, my illness is treatable."

Yingmei felt even more guilty, but assumed he was just saying that to comfort her.

She gently grasped his hand, gazed into his deep eyes, and said firmly, "Qianshu, no matter how difficult it is, I will definitely find a way to cure you."

"Ahem." Lei Yingdong coughed lightly, interrupting the two's sweet talk.

Yingmei realized that there were outsiders present, and her face turned red. She quickly let go of his hand.

“Ueno Chiki, I have come today to ask you about the matter of eternity,” Lei Yingdian said with a serious expression.

Upon hearing this, Ueno Chiki pondered for a moment before speaking, "Shogun, you must have come from Inazuma Castle today. You must have noticed that everything is very different now than it was hundreds of years ago."

Lei Yingdian nodded. "I almost didn't recognize you."

"If your eternal righteousness is truly upheld, then Inazuma Castle should remain unchanged for the past few hundred years."

Chapter 78: A Discussion on Eternity

“The city is certainly more prosperous now, but many of its former beauty has disappeared. I remember there were many beautiful cherry blossom trees in the old Inazuma Castle, but there are very few left now,” Lei Yingdian thought for a moment and replied earnestly.

Ueno Chiki was momentarily speechless. If a normal person were to answer this question, they would definitely feel that things are better now.

However, Lei's perspective on issues is clearly different from that of ordinary people, because she cares too much about what she has lost.

It's difficult to persuade someone with a stubborn personality, so he decided to try a different approach: "General, do you really think eternity is possible?"

Lei hesitated for a moment, "Eternity, it should be achievable, right?"

Ueno Chiki chuckled softly, “Even gods cannot achieve eternity, let alone mortal things in the world. The world is constantly in motion and developing; this is an objective law that cannot be changed by the will of any person or god.”

Lei remained silent. She had to admit that Ueno Chiki's words made a lot of sense. Even though she had used every means at her disposal, she had inevitably worn down.

After a long silence, she said, "Perhaps there was something wrong with what I did. The gods are eternal."

Chiki Ueno held her forehead in her hand, not wanting to say anything more. It was just too difficult to persuade a stubborn person.

He couldn't quite remember the plot of how Lei changed his eternal idea, but it seemed like he had a day date with Yingmei, read a light novel, and then went to drink dango milk.

"Uh, General, why don't you go and take a look at Yae-do, which is run by Lord Yae-guji? The light novels there might give you some inspiration."

"Yaedo? I've often heard Shinko mention it. She's very proud of her bookstore. I'll go check it out. I'll take my leave now." After saying that, Lei Yingdian turned to leave.

"General, if you don't mind, please have lunch here." Seeing that it was lunchtime, Ueno Chiki said, trying to persuade him to stay.

Lei intended to refuse, but then he thought that after hundreds of years of seclusion in his sanctuary, he had almost forgotten the taste of food, so he decided to give it a try.

She turned around and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you."

Ueno Chiki was startled. He had only meant it as a polite remark, but Lei Yingdian actually agreed. Despite his surprise, he still prepared the meal as usual.

Soon after, a table full of dishes was ready.

The dishes that come into view are colorful, including braised pork, stir-fried shrimp, boiled black-backed bass, mint salad, and mixed vegetable soup.

This table of meticulously prepared delicacies is irresistible in both aroma and appearance. The combination of various dishes is both pleasing to the eye and mouthwatering.

Looking at the dazzling array of food in front of him, Lei Yingdian couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "Ueno Chiki, I never expected you could cook such delicious food, you're really amazing."

“Thank you for your compliment! Please enjoy.” Ueno Chiki replied with a smile.

Lei picked up his chopsticks, ready to start eating, but found that Yingmei and Paimon had already started wolfing down their food.

Her movements were naturally not as rough as the two men's. With a slight flick of her wrist, she picked up a piece of braised pork and put it in her mouth to savor it.

Then, she skillfully picked up a shrimp and put it in her mouth.

Her movements were elegant and fluid, demonstrating her excellent table manners.

However, as time went on, the frequency with which she picked up food increased. Her chopsticks moved back and forth between the plate and her mouth, as if performing a precise dance.

Yingmei and Paimon gradually realized something was wrong; the vegetables were disappearing at a visible speed. They both turned their attention to Lei's movie.

Lei continued to pick up food as if he didn't see them, completely ignoring the two of them.

Yingmei and Paimon immediately sped up and began a fierce competition with Lei Movie.

Before long, they had devoured all the food on the table.

.......

As Lei walked back, the delicious food she had just eaten kept replaying in her mind. The rich aroma of the braised pork, the freshness of the stir-fried shrimp, the tenderness of the boiled black-backed sea bass, the refreshing mint salad, and the sweetness of the mixed vegetable soup still lingered on her tongue, making it unforgettable.

Perhaps because he hadn't tasted the world's delicacies for centuries, the brief moment of enjoying the food brought Lei Movie an unprecedented experience.

A delicious meal, a warm occasion, and a group of sincere friends reminded her of times hundreds of years ago.

Under the blooming cherry blossoms, she plays karuta with her friends. She fights her way through the levels and finally defeats the tengu, winning the winner's reward dessert.

That dessert was made by Fox Palace herself, and she still can't get over the sweetness that remains in her heart.

As she was reminiscing, she saw a bookstore ahead with the name Yaedo on it.

As soon as she stepped forward, Kuroda immediately bowed respectfully to her, saying, "Shogun, what brings you here in person?"

She waved her hand gently, "Don't be so nervous, I just came here to find some light novels to read."

Black Dot's eyes widened in disbelief. "General, did I hear that right? You want to read light novels?"

"Yes, I want to see what kind of light novels are currently so popular among the Inatsume people."

"Uh, General, light novels are mainly aimed at ordinary people, and the content is all kinds of strange and wonderful. Many of them may not suit your taste."

"It's okay, just give me one of all the best-selling light novels by Yaedo."

Kuroda was having a bit of a headache; most of the best-selling light novels he had were not suitable for her to read.

The two best-selling novels right now are "Night Shift Ward, ..." and "Reincarnated as the Thunder General, and Then Invincible Under Heaven." The former contains a lot of suggestive content, while the latter, strictly speaking, is quite offensive to the Thunder General.

Lei Yingdian noticed his hesitation and said, "Don't worry about it so much. No matter what the novel is about, I won't blame you."

When Kuroda heard her say that, he gritted his teeth, made up his mind, and packed up the recently popular novels, including "Night Shift Ward, ..." and "Reincarnated as the Thunder General, and Then Invincible Under Heaven," and gave them to Lei Movie.