The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

President Shirogane and Lady Kaguya exchanged barbs.

They seemed to have forgotten that there were other members present in the student council room at this very moment.

However, neither side wasted time indefinitely.

"Never mind, compared to these..."

After a discussion with Kaguya-sama, President Shirogane, as usual, began handling the student council's daily work.

However, busy with various matters, he only realized this belatedly after he had finished handing everything over.

Someone from the student council has gone missing?

"Huh? Where's the transfer student? Kaguya, have you seen her?"

"It's really gone... I'm sorry, President, it's not."

"Why did they disappear..." Guild Master Shirogane slumped in his chair, rubbing his forehead in frustration as he complained.

Seeing this, the only junior present, Miko, slowly extended her hand in greeting:

"Perhaps something has happened?"

"Maybe. Never mind, let's ignore her. Um... Secretary Fujiwara, next I hope you... eh?"

It wasn't until Fujiwara was called upon that President Shirogane was truly astonished to discover that this diligent student council secretary...

They've disappeared without a trace?

...

A large, dark cloud drifted across the clear blue sky, its light partially blocking the scorching sun from the deserted rooftop.

This place is located at the highest point of the entire teaching building. Because of its high elevation, the consequences of a fall would be unimaginable. Even with the iron fence in place, no one would be so foolish as to come here to play.

Therefore, at this moment, the rooftop is as quiet as usual, but now...

'bump! '

A dull thud was heard.

The rooftop door was violently broken open.

After successfully destroying school property, Kiana slowly walked onto the rooftop.

"It looks much quieter here compared to when it was here."

Looking around, I found that, just like before, there were no outsiders present.

She breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Although she had already planned to leave quietly, she didn't want Kaguya and the others to worry about her too much.

Therefore, leaving from this secluded place is clearly a better decision.

"Since that's the case... let's go. Hey—!"

However, just as Kiana was about to have the system open a portal between dimensions to take her away from this world...

A pink-clad figure suddenly rushed out from behind and hugged her tightly...

Kiana...why are you here?

Looking at the iron gate, which had been cut open by a sharp blade and still bore the horrifying marks of burning flames.

Secretary Fujiwara's heart pounded with fear.

She didn't understand why the door was like that.

But she vaguely sensed something...

The fact that Kiana may have to leave.

Why are you leaving?

Faced with her close friend who was determined to leave, Secretary Fujiwara's inner turmoil ultimately boiled down to a single, soft question.

"I..."

Faced with this girl who was obsessed with her, Kiana was at a loss for words.

She stood there quietly, feeling the pounding heart behind her...

Even without looking directly into those pure eyes, Kiana could sense that her feelings came from the bottom of her heart.

After all, the effects of the Miracle Wand have already been clearly demonstrated on Xiao Gui.

But she didn't change at all.

This... already demonstrates just how heavy their feelings truly are...

"I'm sorry, Secretary Fujiwara, my journey... is not over yet, and I cannot stay here any longer."

Finally, after Fujiwara's earnest pleas for her to stay, Kiana slowly uttered these words.

After hearing this statement...

Fujiwara seemed to understand something and slowly released his grip.

"Oh, I see... Well, if you get tired, or feel you've had enough of the trip, you're always welcome to come back!"

The pink-haired girl smiled and waved, as if she had already accepted it.

Upon seeing this, Kiana nodded emphatically.

"I will. Well... goodbye then. Please take good care of yourself..."

As the words of concern faded into the distance, Kiana's figure gradually became blurred.

Just as she was about to disappear from sight, Secretary Fujiwara couldn't help but reach out her hand, wanting to hold her back one last time.

But all she touched was nothingness.

The peaceful and serene rooftop was filled with a silence as if that person had never existed.

"Huh... why is it raining...?"

Secretary Fujiwara touched the corner of her eye; the burning, moist feeling, along with the stabbing pain in her heart, made her understand.

I cried...

The Battle Between Flame and Lightning and the Abyss (Genshin Impact): Chapter 1 Guards! The General has been assassinated! Seal off the scene!

Rice wife.

In the castle tower.

A dashing and dignified deity kneels above the main hall, listening to Kujo Sara, who is acting on behalf of the Heavenly Lord, report on the recent situation.

"How are your negotiations with Coral Palace going?"

Above the main hall, Ying slowly spoke, asking a question.

At this moment, she was dressed in her usual attire, and her neatly styled purple hair was adorned with a uniquely styled bun.

Although she did not open her beautiful purple eyes, she simply sat in meditation atop the castle tower.

However, Kujo Sara and the many Tenryo magistrates below the stage still dared not be negligent in the slightest.

The samurai, overwhelmed by the shadow's imposing presence, exchanged bewildered glances before honestly replying:

“We conveyed the general’s message to them, but those people still want to rebel.”

"This is outrageous! They even brought in an ambush during the pre-arranged negotiations. The Haizhi people... they have no manners or credibility whatsoever."

"shut up!"

Kujou let out a low growl, silencing his samurai, and then began to report truthfully:

"We have conveyed our demands to the other side and agreed to jointly deal with the advance teams of the Fools roaming various places in Inazuma. It was a successful negotiation. At the same time... I also promised to allocate a portion of the resources from the Tenryo Magistrate's Office to support the post-war reconstruction of Umijima. I'm sure that in the future, these Umiji people will be grateful for the General's benevolence."

"Oh? The Heavenly Territory Magistrate's Office? Hmm..."

Kage wasn't particularly angry about Kujo Sara's unauthorized actions.

It wasn't because I had any goodwill towards the people in the Coral Palace, nor was it because I was afraid that a rather indifferent attitude would lead to any bad results.

Simply because...

She didn't know exactly how much of the supplies Kujo Sara had mentioned was, or how important they were.

Even after visiting Inazuma Castle with that blonde traveler from a foreign land, she still didn't have a concrete concept of worldly things.

Ultimately, as one of the Seven Gods, she really didn't need to care about these mundane matters.

However, for her sister's long-cherished wish, and also to wait for that person's return.

In the end, Kage once again remained stagnant in his own little world, choosing to listen to Kujo Sara, who was acting on behalf of the Heavenly Ruler, report on the situation.

Well, looking back now, that decision wasn't so bad after all.

At least from what Kujo Sara said, the people of Umijima seem quite friendly, don't they?

"Orobas...though you deserved your fate, your followers...ah, the folly of mortals is but a fleeting illusion. Will they even remember these things years from now? Hmm..."

The thought of the people in the Coral Palace made Ying feel troubled and tired.

"Nine-layered robes."

"Yes! What brings you here, General?"

What are your thoughts on Coral Palace Heart Sea?

Upon hearing these words, Kujo Sara, who had been kneeling on one knee and listening intently to what the shadow had said, suddenly raised her head:

"What? This..."

What do you think?

A stubborn and inflexible woman.

Despite being so weak that she had no right to challenge the gods, she still led her people to fight against the shogunate.

Is this perseverance, or is it just ridiculous ignorance?

Well, we've already made a promise to fight the Fools together, so there's still plenty of time...