The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

"Personal matter... Lord Kujo, are you perhaps planning to clean your front teeth all by yourself? This... please allow us to lend you a hand!"

Clearly, Kujo Sara's orders caused these samurai to misunderstand something.

Out of consideration for their reputation, the person in question couldn't bring themselves to openly discuss some matters with her, and instead simply extinguished the warriors' passion with a single, understated sentence.

"Do you think you have the ability to help?"

"This..." The warriors looked at each other, and lowered their heads in shame.

After several encounters, they gradually realized that Kiana's strength was far beyond what ordinary mortals like them could match.

"There's no need for pointless sacrifices. Rather than foolishly dying, a glorious death in battle is the Bushido you should strive for. Go down."

"Hmm...Alright, I wish you good luck in your martial arts!"

Before leaving, the samurai who had been persuaded to leave did not forget to take the Inazuma residents who had come to worship with them. If they encountered anyone who refused to leave, they were advised to draw their swords and force them to leave the mountain.

Yae no Miko, who should have said something, watched silently, seemingly unconcerned that the shrine's guests might be accidentally injured.

After all, as a member of the Thunder God's retinue, she was absolutely confident that she could subdue Kujo Sara along with these samurai should they suddenly turn on her.

but...

It was thanks to these arrogant samurai that the entire shrine was able to become completely quiet.

This gave everyone a chance to reunite peacefully.

Kiana... I never thought we'd meet again.

"Hmm, Kujo, how have you been lately?"

"Hehe, thanks for your concern. I... although I wanted to lie and say I was doing well, considering we might end up fighting each other in the future, I'll tell you the truth. Actually..."

Kujo Sara then recounted a series of events that occurred after she left the Kujo family.

In general...

It's fair to say that it's gone so far as to be incomprehensible.

First, Kujo Takayuki, who was supposed to be kept in the dark and only fall from grace after the Raijin Shadow emerged from his reclusive state, has now been exposed.

With the crimes completely eradicated, his duties as the head of the Heavenly Palace were directly suspended, if not for the fact that the Kujo family was the main force protecting Inazuma and Raiden General.

Perhaps this somewhat delusional old man will drag his family down into an abyss of no return.

The person who accomplished this feat... was a visitor from a place of considerable importance, arriving in winter.

She acts strangely and is arrogant. Although she rarely appears in the public eye, she can leave a deep impression on everyone who meets her.

That aura, as cold as the winter wind, drew everyone's attention.

"Madam... I never imagined that the person who adopted me had committed so many atrocities, nor did I expect... that this diplomat from Zhidong could accomplish these astonishing feats while I was away."

After Kujo Sara finished speaking, she sighed slowly, her eyes revealing a sense of uncertainty about the future and a deep disappointment in her family...

Song of Flames and Lightning (Genshin Impact Inazuma Main Story): Chapter 91 The Gods Don't Care About Mortal Arrogance.

Kujo Takayuki...was reported?

Through Kujo Sara's narration, Kiana and the others only now learned of this momentous news that had shocked Inazuma.

The primary duty of the Tenryo magistrate is to obey the orders of the Thunder General. Secondly, he is responsible for managing the land of Inazuma, forming a relationship of mutual checks and balances with other magistrates, jointly supervising and seeking development.

And now, this magistrate has been reported by a foreign envoy... This is a significant blow to the Kujo family.

"However, given that kind of behavior, it's not surprising that they were reported. It's like the old saying, 'If you don't want others to know, don't do it in the first place.'"

Kiana was only slightly surprised by Kujo Takayuki's predicament, and did not delve into it further.

In any case, this old man who was obsessed with the martial arts of the Thunder General was on the verge of being possessed.

Even if no one exposes him, he will get into trouble sooner or later.

This time, it can only be said that the lady got a lucky break.

"Kujou, are you alright?" Kiana asked gently as she stepped forward.

"...I just...didn't think about him. Sigh, please don't talk about sad things anymore."

Kujo Sara was deeply shocked by Kujo Takayuki's plight but felt helpless.

She can now freely enter and leave Inazuma Castle and Naru Shrine, which can be attributed to the great blessings of the Shogun.

And then...

"You are our eternal enemies."

After emerging from her despair, Kujo Sara looked at Kiana and Ying, who stood with her sword in hand, with an extremely calm gaze.

"Huh? What, are you planning to take us away?"

"Hmph, bring it on! Kiana can beat you, and so can I!"

However, Kujo Sara remained unmoved by the duo's challenge, simply tugging at the ropes of the hall and ringing out a loud bell.

Then, amidst the ethereal sound of the bell, he clasped his hands together and, while bowing, expounded:

"In the past, I would have detained all of you who have ties to the resistance, even at the cost of my life. But now... I think, perhaps... no, it's impossible. The General can't be wrong. The only ones who are wrong are us mortals. May this battle be successful, and may Narukami live on forever..."

After finishing her shrine visit and expressing her inner hopes, Kujo Sara had no intention of staying any longer.

She turned her head and glanced sideways at Yae no Miko, then slowly turned around and walked calmly toward the shrine gate in her wooden clogs.

As he was about to leave the shrine, this incredibly loyal shogun slowly stopped in his tracks.

“My enemy is my eternal enemy. Those rebels intend to overthrow the eternal order, and I will stop them even if it costs me my life, Kiana and Luminous. When we meet again, we will be enemies. Mercy to the enemy is cruelty to oneself, and I will show no mercy. I hope you... will feel the same way.”

Having given up any hope of survival, the shogunate general left the mountain gate somewhat dejectedly.

Her figure slowly disappeared into the distance against the backdrop of the night.

Despite his loneliness and misery, he possessed a tragic composure in the face of fate, yet his noble character remained.

This fully demonstrates her courage in upholding her beliefs...

"She's gone. Paimon thought we'd fight, but I didn't expect..."

"Hehe," Yae no Miko, who had been eagerly waiting, slowly approached and answered Paimon's question, "You don't have the Eye of God, nor are you included in the Eye Hunt Order, so why would she make things difficult for you?"

Paimon nodded upon hearing this.

At that moment, Ying, who had been silently contemplating for a long time, suddenly turned to look at Kiana: "That's right... Kiana, if we meet again, you'll hold back, won't you?"

Are you worried about her, Ying?

"No...no! I just think it would be too tragic if such an idiot were to die for nothing."

"Don't worry, Ying, I don't want anyone to get hurt either... Although it's difficult, I won't give up."

After Kiana finished speaking, she gave everyone a gentle smile...

In the dim light, that smile was so infectious that Ying felt a strange power welling up inside her...

...

Castle Keep.

This place, as the residence of General Raiden, can be said to be the center of the entire Inazuma.

With the natural barrier of the strait, this place is easy to defend and difficult to attack, making it an impregnable fortress.

And General Raiden resides here, receiving offerings from the people of Inazuma and receiving their eternal promise.

Of course, this impregnable fortress actually had no reason to exist.

Even the puppet general created by Thor's shadow doesn't need the protection of a so-called fortress.

For a god with extraordinary power, the symbolic meaning of such protection may far outweigh its practical significance.

Perhaps the only purpose of Inazuma Castle and even the castle tower is to keep those rebels out and prevent them from rashly attacking the castle tower.

Come and trouble the god who symbolizes the noble thunder...

However, the heavily guarded castle tower opened its doors to a strange woman.

Her arrival was like a cold wind that swept through winter, chilling the hearts of every Inazuma resident and every Inazuma samurai.

Holding up an elegant, proud expression, her uniquely styled clothing exudes feminine charm, as captivating as a vibrant red rose.

Even knowing this woman was unfathomable, many warriors still couldn't help but glance at her, their greedy eyes fixed on her voluptuous and alluring body...

However, the disdain and coldness revealed in her beautiful profile were like an unbreakable ice wall.

This will deter those foolish people who harbor delusions...

"Hmph, a bunch of boring idiots."

A contemptuous smile played on the woman's lips, and her cold, arrogant words expressed her truest opinion.

With unparalleled arrogance, she slowly stepped out and entered the castle tower amidst the complex gazes of those around her, a mixture of reverence and disgust.

Inside the solemn and majestic castle tower, the shogun, revered by the people of Inazuma, stood upright and dignified.

Realizing there was a rebellion, the general quickly turned around:

"Who is it? Oh. It's you?"

After recognizing the person as the winter-bound diplomat, and not the woman she had expected...

Ying slowly turned her back, disdainful of speaking to this woman who had come time and again to ask for a reward.

She didn't care about Kujo Takayuki's affairs, nor did she care about the resistance army that could be easily defeated.

As a martial artist, what she desperately wanted was a battle to wash away her shame.

"Hmph, is this how you treat foreign envoys? The guy who made you is really arrogant."

The woman stopped in her tracks, showing no fear even when facing the awe-inspiring Thunder General.

She was well aware of the rule that the puppet general would not harm foreign envoys, so she was not worried about her safety at all.

However, what she didn't know was that the person standing before her was not an emotionless puppet general, but the Raiden General who had helped Yoshima quell the Inazuma rebellion thousands of years ago.

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