Got a new fanfic up; it will update at 7:00 and 19:00 GMT-4 or EST
It is called Genshin Impact: A Liyue Storyteller Makes Hu Tao Tear Up
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Ei crossed her arms and looked down at him. "Descendant of the Kujou clan. I regret to inform you that even if you defeat me, the transgressions of the Kujou clan cannot be erased."
Kujou Kamaji replied, "No, I do not believe I have any chance of victory. I am fully aware of that. After the clan head committed such transgressions, the Kujou clan's legacy within the Tenryou Commission should rightfully end. During the implementation of the Vision Hunt Decree, I always had doubts about my father's decisions. I felt I was doing something wrong. Yet I only ever doubted and reflected. Though I understood everything, I took no action and saved no one. Now, the fall of the Kujou clan is my punishment. It is not that I failed to do anything—it is that I did nothing at all."
[Yae Miko: Kujou Kamaji is not suitable, but Kujou Sara is.]
[Kujou Sara: No, I am merely an adopted child.]
[Yae Miko: Precisely why you are suitable. You will become the new Kujou clan.]
[Ei: I acknowledge Sara's loyalty and integrity.]
[Lumine: Why not let Kujou Sara take the position? Her Vision is Electro as well.]
[Paimon: Though Sara made some mistakes, she has courage and made amends in time.]
[Ei: Mm.]
Ei's cold voice rang out. "To be blunt, your strength is insufficient to achieve anything."
Kujou Kamaji murmured, "Yes, my strength is meager. My father would not listen to me. My elder brother could not help me. Even Ippei sometimes scolds me. It has always been this way."
"But at least now, in the final days of the Kujou clan, I serve as its representative, carrying out the same duties as my father. As the Shogun said, my ancestors proved their conviction with sword and blade. Then let me, Kujou Kamaji, end things in this manner."
"This is the last opportunity I have to do something."
Ei lowered her head, her tone softening. "Though it is ultimately meaningless."
"However, I accept. Step forward."
Everyone left the hall, leaving Ei and Kujou Kamaji alone.
"The glory of the Kujou clan began with courage, flourished with loyalty, and transcends life and death." Ei drew her naginata and traced a circle in the air. "Let me see if your blade can bear this weight."
"Your Excellency, please instruct me." Kujou Kamaji struck first but could not even touch the hem of Ei's garment.
They exchanged blows, and Kujou Kamaji was repeatedly pushed back by the flat of the blade or the hilt, collapsing heavily to the ground.
[Paimon: Ei has been holding back.]
[Yae Miko: Ei is a very gentle person. She is also exceptionally skilled at cooking. Perhaps she could showcase her talents at the gathering.]
[Xiangling: I can assist.]
[Zhongli: Cuisine prepared by a deity... I would very much like to try it.]
[Venti: Ehe, I am also looking forward to it.]
[Ei: I really cannot cook.]
[Cloud Retainer: My adeptus culinary creation machine can also be brought out to showcase its prowess.]
[Ei: As long as I do not have to cook.]
[Yae Miko: Ei, give it a try. Everyone would love it.]
[Paimon: Can Miko cook?]
[Yae Miko: I am capable of anything.]
Kujou Kamaji did not lose heart. He picked up his sword with trembling hands and charged at Ei once more. But a mortal remained a mortal, and in the end, he collapsed weakly to the ground.
Ei looked down at the fallen Kujou Kamaji and thought, 'Is this also a variable within eternity? Yet it seems that glory still lingers in his bloodline.'
"Kujou Kamaji is wounded. Descendants of the Takatsukasa clan, you will be responsible for his care."
"If you lack the courage to challenge, surely you can at least manage this small task."
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