"Miniature Sayu is so adorable."
Looking at Sayu, who was now only about the size of a kitten, Yae Miko happily scooped her into her arms.
From time to time, she couldn't resist pinching the little ninja's cheeks.
Sure enough...
Small was much cuter.
Why bother growing up?
Even though Sayu was rather innocent...
She had finally realized what was going on.
This had to be another prank by Lady Guuji.
With a helpless sigh, she said,
"Lady Guuji..."
"Could you please change me back?"
When it came to this shrine maiden who loved causing trouble...
She truly had no way to deal with her.
That was also why Sayu was secretly terrified of Yae Miko.
"Of course."
After satisfying her urge to play with the tiny Sayu for a while...
Yae Miko gently placed her back on the ground.
Then she aimed the Small Light at her once more.
A beam of light flashed.
Very quickly...
Sayu returned to her original size.
"Whew..."
"It really is better being a little bigger."
Feeling her restored body...
Sayu sighed with emotion.
She had always complained that she wasn't tall enough.
But after experiencing what it was like to become even smaller...
She suddenly felt that...
Perhaps...
Her current height wasn't so bad after all?
At least...
It was much better than being the size of a kitten.
What Yae Miko never could have imagined...
Was that her little experiment...
Had actually weakened Sayu's obsession with growing taller.
"Boss..."
After putting away the Small Light...
Yae Miko looked toward Han Feng.
"Now that I've obtained the Small Light..."
"Has anyone ever received the Big Light before?"
If the Small Light was already this miraculous...
Then the Big Light surely wouldn't be ordinary either.
If someone actually possessed one...
She'd really like to see it.
"Yes."
Han Feng smiled mysteriously.
"And it's someone you know."
"Someone I know?"
Yae Miko frowned thoughtfully.
The list of people she knew wasn't particularly large.
Ei.
Big Sister Ganyu.
And a handful of others.
After thinking for a moment...
She guessed,
"Could it be Big Sister Ganyu?"
"No."
Han Feng smiled.
"It belongs to Alice's daughter..."
"Klee."
"So it was her."
Realization immediately dawned on Yae Miko's face.
She certainly knew Alice.
She simply hadn't thought in that direction.
"Boss..."
"I have another question."
"If I use the Small Light..."
"And Alice uses the Big Light..."
"Which one would be stronger?"
She rested her chin on one hand, looking genuinely curious.
One enlarged things.
The other shrank them.
They seemed evenly matched.
"There isn't a fixed answer."
Han Feng shook his head.
"It depends entirely on how they're used."
Different situations...
Produced different results.
It wasn't something that could be judged so simply.
"I suppose that's true."
Yae Miko nodded thoughtfully.
"In that case..."
"I'll wait until I meet that woman in person."
"Then we'll settle it ourselves."
A playful smile curved her lips.
Both sides possessed divine tools.
Who would emerge victorious...
Would only be decided after the battle.
"Come on, Sayu."
Yae Miko gently patted her head.
"Let's head back."
"I'll take you to Tenshukaku to freeload a meal."
"Okay."
Sayu obediently nodded.
She was actually rather curious about the Raiden Shogun's cooking.
I wonder what it tastes like...
"Boss..."
"We'll be taking our leave."
Yae Miko smiled.
Then she led Sayu toward the exit.
After returning to the alleyway in Inazuma...
Yae Miko suddenly remembered something.
"Sayu."
"Have you finished learning that invisibility spell?"
"Lady Guuji..."
"I think I've mastered it."
Sayu nodded.
Boss Han's rewards were engraved directly into her mind.
As long as she finished accepting the knowledge...
She naturally understood how to use them.
"Then show me."
Yae Miko gestured.
She wanted to see whether she truly couldn't detect Sayu anymore.
"Alright."
Sayu nodded eagerly.
She had wanted to test it herself anyway.
If it really worked...
Then she could finally slack off openly in the future.
With a thought...
She silently activated the spell.
Visible to the naked eye...
Her body gradually disappeared from the bottom upward.
First...
Her feet vanished.
Then...
Her legs.
The effect slowly spread across her body...
Until she disappeared completely.
From an outsider's perspective...
Only Yae Miko remained standing in the alley.
"I really can't sense her..."
After a moment...
A look of surprise appeared in Yae Miko's eyes.
She had just closed her eyes and carefully searched with her spiritual perception.
Yet...
She detected absolutely nothing.
It was as though nobody else was nearby.
I wonder...
Would Ei be able to notice her?
Yae Miko pondered quietly.
Then she spoke toward the empty air.
"Sayu."
"Stay invisible."
"Come with me to Tenshukaku."
"Yes, Lady Guuji."
Sayu's voice answered from nowhere.
Her tone was filled with excitement.
Just as she'd expected...
Even Lady Guuji couldn't detect her.
Boss Han's reward was incredible!
She definitely had to keep visiting the manga shop.
Sooner or later...
She'd eventually receive something that let her grow taller.
Not long after Yae Miko and Sayu departed...
Zhongli slowly closed his manga.
A trace of contemplation...
And admiration...
Passed through his eyes.
"Old man."
"How was your manga?"
"Was it good?"
Venti smiled from nearby.
"It's difficult to describe."
Zhongli smiled faintly.
"But..."
"It was fascinating."
The virtual world inside Ready Player One had truly broadened his horizons.
Even if someone was a failure in reality...
They could still become a superhero in the virtual world.
There...
Even the most distant dreams became attainable.
No wonder...
So many people willingly immersed themselves in it.
Even Zhongli himself...
Couldn't help wanting to experience it.
"Really?"
Venti's interest was immediately piqued.
"If even an old fossil like you says it's interesting..."
"Then it must be fun."
He loved this sort of thing.
"I'm going to see Boss Han."
Zhongli stood up.
He was extremely curious about the manga's reward.
"Hey, old man!"
"Wait for me!"
"I've finished too!"
Seeing Zhongli leave...
Venti quickly grabbed his manga and chased after him.
Watching the two approach...
Han Feng glanced at the system panel.
The rewards had refreshed.
[Customer: Venti]
After reading Ultraman Tiga, reward obtained:
Light Gene Converter
A device capable of transforming those who possess the Gene of Light into beings of light.
Note: As long as there is a suitable stone statue, the user can transform into an Ultraman.
[Customer: Zhongli]
After reading Ready Player One, reward obtained:
Virtual Pod
After the owner lies inside, their consciousness can enter the world of OASIS.
Note: The pod automatically adjusts to perfectly fit its owner's body and is permanently bound to a single user. Only the owner may use it.
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