The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

A soft "clang" sounded.

"Ouch!"

Ying covered her forehead, which was stinging from the flick, and stared at Kiana with tears in her eyes, not understanding why the white-haired girl had flicked her for no reason.

Before she could even ask a question, the other person suddenly leaned closer.

A familiar presence suddenly drew near, causing my heart to pound wildly for no apparent reason...

Caught off guard, Ying's eyes widened as she tried to escape, but her neck was gently wrapped around Ying's arm.

Kiana closed her eyes, pressed her forehead against Ying's, and whispered with a smile:

"Hmm, it seems like it's good that you didn't get brain damage from the electricity. I was worried that she might have hit your head in the Pure Land of Pure Heart."

"Well!"

Hearing Kiana tease her like that, Ying puffed out her cheeks in a huff, turned her head to the side, and stubbornly refused to look at Kiana anymore.

It was also because of her close proximity that Ying was able to realize, through the warmth she emanated, that although she had fought against a powerful god, she was still as calm and composed as when they first met.

They remained silently in place, quietly feeling each other's heartbeats...

Finally, after a short wait...

Paimon, who had been acting as a third wheel for a long time, finally couldn't stand the loneliness and slowly flew to the two of them, whispering something.

"Alright, alright, let's stop with the small talk, you two."

With a smile, she waved her hand, as if completely unaware of the earth-shattering feat Kiana had just accomplished, and suggested:

"We need to find the resistance now, we can't dawdle any longer."

"Looking for the resistance, huh? Hmm, let's go, time is of the essence."

Although some plot lines that would not have changed were subtly altered after the excessive use of powers that did not belong to this world, everything has its limits.

Even if there is a change, it will only happen in some minor things first. For example, the established plot of joining forces with the resistance and then defeating Kujo Sara together with Shinkai should not change.

"If this part of the story is completed, then..."

Based on the tasks assigned by the system, Kiana knew very well where her duties would end.

However, it would feel irresponsible to just leave Ying like that.

"We'll see when the time comes, but for now... it's time to set off."

With that thought in mind, Kiana took a deep breath, then reached out her hand to Ying, revealing a bright smile.

"Let's go, Ying."

Song of Flames and Lightning (Genshin Impact Inazuma Main Story): Chapter 59 How could that be? I was just pretending, didn't you expect that?

"You... don't you think, sigh." Ying originally wanted to question her about what she had done to Thor, but considering the outcome of her previous inquiries, she silently swallowed her words.

After reaching a consensus, both sides began their journey.

The journey from Narukami Island to Sangokyu was extremely long, involving not only passing through several checkpoints under surveillance but also traversing the camps built by the shogunate army, making it quite dangerous.

However, this is not actually that difficult for Kiana and Ying.

After all, the two of them had mastered the most advanced stealth techniques.

"Help!"

"Fire! Fire! Run!"

"Ahhhhh!!!"

After the brilliant and flawless stealth operation, there wasn't a single person left standing steadily in the entire Shogunate army camp.

Kiana clapped her hands in satisfaction at this situation:

"Infiltration successful. Next... let's grab someone and ask them which way to the rebel camp."

Kiana's suggestion was very pertinent and also particularly suited Ying's taste.

"I think this is a good idea, so..."

She touched her smooth chin, then glanced over the shogunate soldiers lying on the ground, screaming in pain.

These people were defeated by Kiana's overwhelming strength; even those who tried to resist were easily defeated and fell to the ground.

Those watchtowers and wooden walls, seemingly destroyed by a giant beast, serve as the best warning to all those who dare to resist.

Ying withdrew her gaze and, together with Paimon, randomly selected a soldier from the Shogunate army to begin questioning.

"Rebel camp? This... I really don't know anything about this!"

The sergeant crouched on the ground, covering his head, terrified that he would be burned to death.

Seeing how cowardly he was, Ying and Paimon exchanged glances with their hands on their hips, then nodded in unison.

"I don't know? You really don't know? Or... are you going to tell me or not? If you don't tell me... if you don't tell me, I'll have Kiana... uh, tell you..."

Paimon crossed his arms and, as he spoke, suddenly found himself at a loss for words.

"Paimon, that's not how you say it. You should say that after roasting you, you'll eat you directly," Ying muttered softly, then gave a mischievous laugh.

This terrified the shogunate soldier to the point of being scared out of his wits. If Kiana hadn't come over and tapped them, he might have been scared to death on the spot.

"You two... well, I'll take over."

Kiana felt that if these two guys were to interrogate people, they might not get many key pieces of information, and the witnesses would end up being tortured half to death.

To avoid this happening, it's best to be careful...

"Ahem! Mortal, can you understand me?" Kiana coughed, then raised her head and looked down at the Shogunate soldier with her azure eyes. An invisible majesty emanated from her, as if the human in front of her was nothing more than an ant that could be crushed at will.

Although she only changed her tone and attitude.

But the feeling she gave was that she was a completely different person.

Even those listening nearby—Hotaru, Paimon, and even Yuzuru who was pretending to be asleep with her eyes covered—could sense that this was an extremely arrogant and cold person...

"Listen...can you understand..."

Having been tricked by Ying and Paimon, and now being interrogated by Kiana, this unfortunate Shogunate soldier truly felt a sense of tension, teetering on the edge of life and death...

"Very well, what do you know? Speak up. If you know how to please me, perhaps I'll take pity on you and let you go."

Kiana slowly raised her hand, and the guy floated into the air, struggling like a drowning person...

"I...I really don't know, cough cough cough! Please, please don't kill me, I can find someone to guide you!"

"Hmph, weaklings! You should just obey, otherwise you're destined for destruction and might still have some value before you die."

After finishing the interrogation, Kiana let out a breath.

"Phew, sorry to keep you waiting, Ying."

"Kiana... was that your true form just now? That arrogance... are you really a god?"

"How could that be? I was just pretending, hehe."

Kiana blinked and gave a smug smile.

Upon hearing her say this, Ying and Paimon exchanged glances. Although they weren't entirely convinced, they chose to believe their travel companion.

The group chatted and laughed as they waited at the Shogunate army camp for a while. Soon after, a Shogunate soldier sent several of his able-bodied subordinates to escort a man dressed in rebel uniform over.

At the behest of Ying and Kiana, this rebel of the Coral Palace was released.

As soon as he was released, he happily began to express his gratitude:

"My name is Teppei. You...are you members of the resistance? That's great!"

Amidst his expressions of gratitude, the members of the shogunate army began to explain his identity.

"This rebel was wandering around outside like an idiot, and he was unlucky enough to run into us. We were originally going to keep him locked up and see if anyone would pay to ransom him, but... now he should be of some use."

The soldiers of the Shogunate army rubbed their hands together, watching Kiana expectantly, as if afraid that this terrifying girl, who was comparable to a god, would change her mind.

"Thank you for your hard work—um...cough cough! Disappear before I change my mind."

"Yes Yes Yes!"

Finally released, the shogunate soldiers responsible for guarding the area immediately fled with their wounds, disappearing completely in no time.

After these defeated enemies fled in disarray, Kiana urged everyone to hurry on their way and try to rejoin the resistance as soon as possible.

The Shogunate army camp thus became a silent dead zone, with only the bleak wind and the occasional distant thunder bringing a sliver of life to it.

However, this peace did not last long, as it was ended by the arrival of large groups of shogunate troops.

"You're saying she's going to join the rebels?" Kujo Sara, leading the advance, turned to look at the shogunate soldier who had fled halfway but was brought back, his gaze so sharp it felt like it could rip out his heart...

"Yes, yes, Lord Kujo Sara!"

"Tch... This lady tricked me? Hmph, fine. Judging from your description and everything here... that girl must be the one who kidnapped the general. All troops, on command, continue the advance!"

"Yes!!!"

The unprecedentedly large shogunate army marched in a mighty force towards the rebel camp.

They may not realize that the targets of this expedition are not just the rebels who could be bullied at will in the past.

Although Kujo Sara had personally experienced the power of the white-haired girl from a foreign land, she also understood that the lady was hiding something from her.

But she refused to give up, even if it meant sacrificing herself to seek justice for the general, she would have no regrets...

Soon, a massive conflict is about to erupt.

Ignorant mortals, unknowingly, have gathered into a force, about to draw their swords against an enemy comparable to or even surpassing the gods...

The Song of Flames and Lightning (Genshin Impact Inazuma Main Story): Chapter Sixty - What the Headmaster Once Said

On the journey to the rebel camp, Teppei enthusiastically acted as a guide, introducing everyone to the scenery along the way in Inazuma, the current situation of the rebels, and even chatting about everyday matters and trivial matters within the rebels.

It's clear that he's very grateful to Kiana and the others because he was saved, and he now considers them his close friends.

"Thank you for saving me. Sigh... I was just practicing my martial arts that day, wanting to see how much stronger I'd become after getting the Evil Eye, haha! I took down two Shogunate samurai all by myself! If I hadn't been surrounded from behind... cough!"

Zheping happily introduced his achievements. For someone like him who didn't have the Eye of God, having this level of strength was a significant improvement over the past.