The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

It is extremely difficult to get someone to prove that they have never done something.

No matter how Kiana tried to persuade her, Kujo Sara refused to listen, so Kiana had to hold Hotaru's hand and discuss it carefully.

After some discussion, Kiana listened to Ying's judgment and decided to go along with the mistake.

“That’s right. I’ve hidden your general in a place you’ll never find. If you want her to come back with you safely, you’ll have to obey me.”

After saying these words in accordance with Ying's wishes, Kiana suddenly had the illusion that she was the great villain.

Despite being threatened by villains, Kujo Sara did not yield:

"What a joke! I am the adopted son of the Kujo family, a loyal subordinate of the Shogun, and I would never submit to an enemy like you!"

To be honest, although these words were passionate and full of unwavering loyalty, everyone gets tired of hearing similar things all the time.

"She's such a hassle! Ying, what should we do? Reasoning with her doesn't seem to work..."

"Tch, since reasoning doesn't work... Kiana."

Suddenly, Ying leaned close to Kiana's ear and whispered something, as if she were teaching her some special method.

Upon hearing the proposed solution, Kiana glanced at Kujo Sara with some surprise before fixing her gaze on Ying.

Is this really okay to do?

"Of course, sometimes... I feel that you are more reliable when you are in a different state."

"Ahem! Alright then."

Forced into the situation, Kiana had no choice but to slowly close her eyes and gather her emotions before opening them again.

The gentleness and cheerfulness that once filled his eyes had vanished, replaced by an indifference and majesty that Ying felt was vaguely familiar.

"Human, you seem to have no idea where you stand."

As soon as Kiana finished speaking with utter contempt, Kujo Sara felt the weight on her shoulders suddenly increase, as if an invisible mountain was pressing down on her.

Overwhelmed, she was forced to prostrate herself at Kiana's feet, too weak even to lift her head...

"What exactly is this...?"

Before she could react, her chin was lifted by the instep of a foot clad in white socks, forcing her to tilt her head back.

Like a humble dog gazing up at its master's face, it peered at Kiana's pretty features...

"You are just a little dog abandoned by its owner. You only deserve a reward if you learn to wag your tail and beg for mercy. Obey me, or face destruction. You have no choice."

Song of Flames and Lightning (Genshin Impact Inazuma Main Story): Chapter 69 It's just changing clothes, don't be too rough!

His cold, merciless tone made it seem as if he had become a completely different person...

Forced to look up, Kujo Sara felt an unprecedented humiliation. Her smooth shoulders trembled slightly with her beautiful body, and her face, which had been barely able to maintain a solemn expression, was now completely replaced by a wronged expression.

He was forced to lift his head with his foot...

Even before being adopted by the Kujo family, when she had absolutely no status, she had never experienced anything like this.

The white-haired girl in front of me... does she just see me as a little puppy?

"I...I can't!"

"Ok?"

Kujo Sara's argument ended because Kiana exerted a little force.

Completely outmatched in strength, she could only relentlessly humiliate those tiny feet encased in white socks, as if she were living up to the name of a puppy abandoned by its owner.

The series of crushing defeats made Kujo Sara realize once again just how vast the gap was between mortals and godlike beings.

Obedience and destruction...

She certainly has the ability.

Faced with such a terrifying existence, perhaps begging for mercy isn't so shameful after all...

As long as the General is safe and sound...

"...I...I won't, sob...I won't go against your will again, as long as you promise...promise not to hurt the General...my lord."

With tears in her eyes, Kujo Sara almost broke down as she uttered these words.

She held Kiana's small feet in her hands and bowed her head like a believer worshipping a god.

She... fell into depravity.

"Great, it's definitely doable if you want to."

After successfully tormenting a shogun to the point of collapse, Kiana coughed and withdrew her foot somewhat awkwardly.

Honestly, she wouldn't want to do this unless it was absolutely necessary.

But it has to be said that there are some people you can't reason with at all, and it's much easier to just confront them with force...

Kiana, who had never had this experience before, suddenly felt a little strange and awkward.

She slowly bent down, as if to help the girl she had met several times to her up. However, the girl did not let her lift a finger and quickly got up from the ground. Then she took a step back and made a perfect dogeza (a traditional Chinese kowtow) to show her attitude.

In this situation, it's truly hard to know what to say.

"Kiana... were you perhaps the queen of some kingdom before you began your journey?" After witnessing her companion's other side, Ying unconsciously voiced her doubts.

"Huh? Why do you ask that? Nothing like that happened."

"Hmm...you really are a mystery!"

Before the words were even finished, the door, which had been closed, was suddenly pushed open from the outside.

Everyone inside immediately snapped out of their daze and looked at the person who opened the door...

Several famous priestesses of the Coral Palace.

"You..." Seeing that outsiders had arrived, Kiana really didn't want to be disliked, so she lifted her little foot and stomped on the tatami to remind the people kneeling on the ground to get up.

Strangely enough, despite having only recently been recruited and having barely spoken, Kujo Sara instantly understood Kiana's meaning, quickly rising to stand behind her like a most loyal subordinate...

"It's been a long time, everyone. Lady Coral Palace has some important matters to discuss and hopes you can make your way there for a while."

The leading priestess slowly revealed her purpose.

Upon hearing this, both Ying and Paimon immediately showed expressions of joy.

After spending so many days catching fish at Coral Palace, I finally have a chance to chat with Xin Hai in person.

"Great! Xin Hai must have already devised a strategy and is ready to launch an attack, right?"

"Maybe not, Paimon. But I think it's probably related to the Eyehunter Order."

Seeing the two so happy, Kiana was naturally very pleased as well. After all, she also needed to talk to Xinhai, and it would be best if she could persuade him to stop the war.

Thinking of this, she nodded slightly, then put her right hand on her hip and said cheerfully:

"After resting for so long, it's time to set off. Please lead the way."

However...

"Hehe, guiding you is our mission. But everyone..."

The elderly shrine maiden at the head of the group waved her hand, and several younger shrine maidens behind her came out carrying two ornate kimonos with elaborate decorations.

Kiana and Ying were both puzzled as they looked at the two gorgeous kimonos, one red and one blue, one large and one small.

"what happened?"

"Lord Coral Palace has specially prepared these outfits for our meeting to express her gratitude for your help. She hopes you will like them..."

Although the elderly priestess wore a kind smile, she showed no intention of backing down in the slightest.

"These two garments were carefully designed by the tailor. If you've never worn them before, they might be a bit difficult to put on. If you need any help, we can assist you."

With that, the priestess clapped her hands and, before Kiana and Luminous could react, ordered the priestesses behind her to move forward.

Judging from the looks of it, they're planning to help me change my clothes...

"Wow, they even provide clothes for a meeting! Does Paimon have clothes too?"

In contrast to Paimon's expectations, the attitudes of the two parties involved were not so good.

Asking people you've only known for less than a day to help you change clothes...

It's really uncomfortable to talk about...

"We can change our clothes ourselves, please leave!"

"Indeed, you don't need to do this little thing for us. Go outside and wait."

At the insistence of both Ying and Kiana, the priestesses of the Coral Palace had no choice but to reluctantly agree and then left the house to wait outside.

As the door closed, the atmosphere in the room instantly became somewhat awkward...

"It feels like the Sea of ​​Souls won't see us if we don't switch on? Kiana, who should go first..."

Ying played with her hair by her ear and asked in a slightly shy tone.

"Probably not, but wouldn't it be a shame to just look at clothes like these without trying them on? Ying, come here."

"...Ooh, be gentle, don't be too rough."

At Kiana's request, Ying had no choice but to slowly move closer and let Kiana reach out to help.

After a series of actions, Ying's original clothes were removed. Feeling slightly uncomfortable, she immediately crawled into bed without saying a word, wrapping her beautiful body in the quilt to feel warm before peeking out.

"Continue changing?"

"Hmm, is it cold?"

"A little... let's continue... Hey, ouch... Kiana, you... don't actually know how to do this, do you? Ugh! Oh no, my clothes are all messed up..."

"Ahem, I originally thought this would be easy to wear, but..."

After a flurry of activity, Kiana finally realized that she had no idea how to help with putting on such an elaborate kimono.

What should we do? We've already changed halfway through. Should we back out and ask those witches for help?

While Ying was blushing and almost crying with embarrassment...

"If you don't mind... I can help, Kiana-sama."