The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

Kujo Sara, who had been acting as an observer since the beginning, finally found an opportunity to be of use.

"You? Oh, you seem to be a local. You should be able to. Well then... let's get started. Don't keep Xin Hai waiting."

At Kiana's instruction, Kujo Sara, dressed in a plain robe, slowly nodded and then raised her hands to help Hotaru put on the elaborate kimono.

Faced with the clutches of a strange woman, Ying panicked immediately.

"Ah! No, I don't want this woman to help me!"

Song of Flames and Lightning (Genshin Impact Inazuma Main Story): Chapter 70 Your hands are so hot...so rough!

Ying, who had only put on her clothes halfway, covered her exposed fair shoulders and looked at Kujo Sara with great difficulty. Not long ago, Kujo Sara had been pleasuring his loyalty to General Raiden, but now he acted like a servant.

Although I've met her once, we're not exactly close, are we?

Ask her to help me change my clothes...

"Let's continue, Kiana..." Ying pouted, wanting to simply reject Kujo Sara's wishful thinking.

However, Kiana did not continue to dawdle in the face of her reluctance.

After all, if we wait any longer, Xin Hai will get impatient, won't he?

"Be good, listen to me!"

"Well..."

"Ahem, let's begin."

With Kiana backing her up, Kujo Sara was naturally no longer a threat.

She bowed slowly and then reached out to help change the clothes. In order to change into this gorgeous kimono properly, the first thing to do was to take off the clothes that were not worn properly.

"Ouch, being like this... Ouch, it's so cold."

"Please bear with it, it will be over soon."

"If you dare to move, I'll make you regret it! Ouch, your hand is so hot... and so rude!"

Although Kujo Sara tried her best to avoid excessive undressing, unintentional touching was unavoidable during the process of helping her change clothes.

For some reason, even though she often touches Kiana, Ying doesn't feel uncomfortable at all; in fact, she even feels a little joy and anticipation.

However, when he encountered this general of the shogunate army, he did not feel that way at all.

Perhaps this is what they call bad compatibility...

In short, Ying endured the discomfort of having goosebumps all over her body and changed into that red kimono.

After successfully changing her clothes, she raised her hand in surprise to examine the brand-new garment. While feeling curious, she also turned around to get a more comprehensive look at the kimono provided by the Coral Palace.

"I didn't expect this dress to be so beautiful, thank you."

"No need to thank me, it's just my duty."

After Kujo Sara finally helped Hotaru fasten her belt, she turned her gaze to Kiana.

The little one has already changed into her kimono, and the next step is... to help her change into her new clothes.

"Lady Kiana, do you need my help?"

Kujo Sara lowered her head, her attitude even more serious than when she was in command, which showed just how afraid she was of this extraordinary girl in front of her.

Kiana, the person involved, seemed oblivious to the other party's fear and slowly removed her Valkyrie armor.

"Thank you for your help."

"Um..."

Although she didn't understand why the other person took off all their clothes with just a thought, that wasn't something she should care about.

Compared to the busy work of helping Ying put on her clothes, Kiana was much more cooperative. She simply opened her arms and let Kujo Sara put on a comfortable kimono made of high-quality fabric.

While serving Kiana, Kujo Sara also sensed the girl's unusual heat through that touch...

Strangely enough, even though they weren't very close, she could feel the coldness and fear in her heart gradually fading, replaced by a sense of peace and tranquility like a gentle spring breeze.

It seemed that as long as one stayed by her side, one would never feel despair...

"What exactly is this feeling...?"

As Kujo Sara was being helped to get dressed, she gradually became conflicted.

Only after helping her change her clothes did she hurriedly pull her hand away, as if afraid that staying any longer would cause her to completely succumb to that warmth...

"This outfit looks great, but I'm not used to wearing it. If I had to say... it would be easier to move around if it were a bit tighter."

Kiana raised her hand, examining the sky-blue kimono fabric.

Although it is unclear where this product is made, its authentic feel and lightweight material indicate that it is of superior quality.

The patterns engraved on the clothing are both gorgeous and solemn, while the bow decoration at the belt adds a touch of playfulness to the overall solemn look of the garment.

Although they're not very comfortable to wear, they're still quite stylish.

"Thank you, Kujo Sara. Hehe, Hotaru, you look so good in this outfit."

After changing into casual clothes, Kiana felt a significant weight lifted from her shoulders, and it was only under this sense of ease that she felt truly relaxed.

Only then could she happily hug Ying's little arm and praise her adorable appearance in her new clothes.

"Don't say that, you're cute too, hehe."

Ying, who was being praised, cupped her face and showed a particularly satisfied smile.

Unfortunately...

"Ugh! How cunning! Why didn't I get one? Paimon wants to wear pretty clothes too!"

Paimon, who had followed Luminous from Mondstadt all the way to Inazuma, was incredibly envious and kept tugging at Luminous's sleeve like a child begging for candy.

Ying's good mood was instantly ruined by the little guy's pleading.

"Pay-Mont!"

Just as she was about to teach this greedy little guy a lesson, as usual...

"Clothes might not work, but I remember you wanted to be with Coke, right, Paimon?"

After Kiana finished speaking, she redeemed several bottles of cola from the system shop and gave one to Paimon, Ying, and Kujo Sara.

Looking at the unprecedented beverage cans, Kujo Sara raised her head with a puzzled expression and looked at Paimon, who was beaming with joy.

"What is this? Is it a metal can filled with explosives?"

She couldn't help but shake the jar, voicing her doubts.

"Oh, this is a kind of drink. Try it. It's pretty good. Next, Ying and I are going to see Xinhai. Want to come?"

While explaining with a smile, Kiana also invited Kujo Sara to go to the Coral Palace to meet with Kokoro.

Upon hearing her invitation, Kujo Sara, a key member of the shogunate army, paused for a moment, then lowered his head and thought about it carefully.

Why did this girl specifically ask to go with her?

Doesn't she know how bad the relationship is between the rebels and Coral Palace?

Or perhaps, she brought him along for a deeper purpose?

Anyway, I'll try to go along with her wishes as much as possible...

"If you would be willing to take me with you, sir... I am willing to go." Kujo Sara clutched her heart and solemnly agreed.

With her chest out and head held high, she now appeared to have fully regained the imposing presence befitting a shogun.

If they hadn't witnessed firsthand how badly Kiana had tricked her, Ying and Paimon would have almost thought that the person standing in front of them had actually been switched right under their noses.

"Let's go then, we can talk as we walk."

After saying this, Kiana took the lead and left the house. Led by the priestesses, she began to move forward along the rugged and winding path of the Coral Palace, and finally successfully arrived at the palace where the Heart Sea was located.

"Good afternoon, everyone. Haha, I didn't recognize you at first. I didn't expect you two to look so different after changing into local clothes. It's really nice to see you like this..."

Xin Hai, who had been waiting for a long time, smiled and looked at Ying and Kiana with curiosity and affection.

Song of Flames and Lightning (Genshin Impact Inazuma Main Story): Chapter 71: If the Thunder General can slash once, what about slashing again?

The Coral Palace on Umijima Island is the stronghold of the resistance, essentially the second major power in the country of Inazuma.

Although they were no match for the shogunate, which was under the protection of gods, the implementation of the Eye Hunting Edict led more and more people to join the resistance and oppose the shogunate.

This is a very fortunate thing for Coral Palace, because although the quality of the recruits varies, the large number of recruits will always give rise to a few outstanding ministers and generals.

Like Man'yō, like Hiraki, like... Kiana.

"I am very pleased to have warriors like you join us. I believe that with this strength... soon that merciless god will realize that the wishes of mortals cannot be trampled on at will."

Ying and Kiana exchanged a glance, then slowly nodded:

"I hope so. By the way... Has Zaoyou already gone back? She left in such a hurry."

"Please don't worry about her. We have taken good care of her. Once this war is over, this servant of the society will be able to return to her masters."

As Xin Hai spoke, he looked at the four people in front of him with a different gaze.

First, there's Kiana, a white-haired girl of unknown origin. According to intelligence from the Shogunate's spies, she seems to possess terrifying power capable of challenging the throne of the Thunder God.

If it weren't for the fact that Vulcan has been relatively quiet lately, Xin Hai would have thought that Vulcan had arrived in person and was planning to teach this colleague a lesson.

Next is the cute blonde girl, Luminous, a great hero of Mondstadt. She once fought alongside the Seven Stars and other immortals to defeat the demon god Oser in the powerful Liyue. After arriving in Inazuma, she also participated in the rescue of Toma's heart.

According to rumors, she had a very good relationship with Princess White Heron, and some people witnessed the two walking hand in hand into the Guardian Forest after the memorial service.

Their past experiences remain unclear to the informant.

There's not much to say about the last two.

The origins and history of the unidentified flying object named Paimon are completely a mystery.

Kujo Sara, a general of the shogunate army and a loyal enforcer of the Eye Hunting Order, was once his formidable rival. Although he is now a prisoner, ...

"The Sea of ​​Hearts? The Sea of ​​Hearts!"

While deep in thought, Xin Hai suddenly realized someone was calling her. Turning around, she saw Ying waving at her.