Jean: The village chief originally wanted to protect his people… yet after being infected, he became the one harming them instead… (sigh.jpg)
Baizhu: A healer's heart is benevolent by nature. What a pity—for such a kind pharmacist like Yasumoto.
Clorinde: Inaba Kyuuzou may have been a deserter, but he was also a loyal soul.
Navia: The Traveler wanted to help him, but instead ended up harming another group of good people…
Furina: That man named Gongyi was also pitiful. Named "Justice," yet never receiving justice—forced to cross blades with his childhood friend in the end…
Venti: Perhaps Kenji—the one who survived—is the one suffering the most. Just like that adventurer. A toast. 🍷
Barbara: They're all pitiable souls, born of war…
Zhongli: This is the impact of those in high positions. A single thought from them becomes a storm for the common people.
Nahida: I understand now! That's why gods must be extremely cautious when making decisions!
Alice: If this were a mundane monarchy in another world, the people would've already revolted and overthrown such a ruler.
Alice: Only because the grumpy Shogun is a god—and strong—did things hold. (doge.jpg)
Alice: But honestly, that situation was almost the same anyway. Inazuma was basically a "distillery," full of traitors!
Alice: So doesn't that mean the grumpy Shogun is basically Gin? (doge.jpg)
Yoimiya: Distillery? Gin? What's that? (confused.jpg)
Venti: Ehe~ Is it a place where people drink? (expectant.jpg)
Lumine: Ahem—this is from a manga in another world. There's an organization called the "Distillery."
Aside from Gin, everyone else is either a spy or a traitor. (doge.jpg)
Paimon: Gah—that's awful! Ah! I-I'm not talking about you, Ei!
Ei: …
From her perspective…
That comparison wasn't wrong at all.
She felt personally attacked.
Thanks to Alice's interruption, the atmosphere in the chat eased up a little.
It was no longer as heavy as before.
At that moment, more Inazumans spoke up.
Kujou Sara: I don't know about this "distillery," but Inazuma is not like that!
Aside from the Tenryou and Kanjou Commissions, the rest of us deeply respect the Shogun!
Kamisato Ayaka: Yes! The Shogun has protected Inazuma for thousands of years.
Even if she strayed slightly, that does not diminish our reverence for her!
Sangonomiya Kokomi: Our resistance was meant to let the Shogun see the harm caused by the Vision Hunt and Sakoku Decrees.
Sangonomiya Kokomi: Of course, there are historical grievances as well—but those can only be resolved slowly.
Yae Miko: Fortunately, Ei awakened before things reached the worst possible outcome.
Yoimiya: Exactly! Every regret can still be made right! We believe in the Shogun!
…
Seeing this, Ei's heart felt heavy—
yet her resolve hardened further.
Villa
Luo Chen continued speaking.
"Having covered the first two periods, we now arrive at the third—
the period in which Beelzebul's thinking truly transformed."
"As mentioned earlier, with the combined efforts of the Traveler Lumine and others, Beelzebul finally saw the wishes of the people."
"Her heart was opened, and she abolished the Vision Hunt Decree."
"Yet even so, her understanding of Eternity was still somewhat uncertain."
"But after experiencing two particular events, she finally understood."
"As for what those were—watch the following two videos."
With that, Luo Chen played the footage.
They were Ei's two Story Quests.
The first showed Lumine accompanying Ei on a walk through Inazuma—
to reassure the people, calm her heart, and allow her rare contact with civilians.
Through that experience, Ei found the direction she needed to move forward.
The second—
Through memories and reflection, Ei reached clarity.
After a five-hundred-year battle with the puppet Shogun, she proved her will.
She personally planted the Sacred Sakura's seed,
and Inazuma's Eternity officially entered a new chapter.
After the videos ended, Luo Chen spoke again.
"At this point, I believe everyone understands."
"Beelzebul abandoned the state of 'no-thought' and instead chose to bear the dreams of all."
"At this moment, she became the true Raiden Shogun—
one who grants her people a dream."
Previously, due to incomplete information,
people's impressions of the Electro Archon had been one-dimensional.
Strong in combat.
Tragic in fate.
Incapable of governance, abandoning herself and ruining Inazuma.
But after these two videos, her image became vivid and complete.
So the Raiden Shogun likes Dango Milk!
So she shops like a country bumpkin!
So her determination to protect the people is that strong—
strong enough to fight herself for five hundred years!
And for Inazumans, the impact was even greater.
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Tomoki: T-The Shogun likes my Dango Milk?! What an honor!! (excited.jpg)
Murata: And our Yae Publishing novels too! Haha—never thought Her Excellency's tastes were so unique!
Ogura Mio: We were too reverent before. Looking now… the Shogun is actually very approachable.
Amakumo Juugo: She lost too much back then, and stayed alone for too long. That's why her thinking diverged from ours.
Sachiko: Yes. If she'd gone out more—like Lady Guuji—perhaps she wouldn't have gone down such an extreme path.
Inaba Kyuuzou: But one thing is beyond doubt—
the Shogun has always loved us.
For Inazuma's future, she fought the puppet Shogun for five hundred years, nearly never returning…
Kenji: I believe in the Shogun of today. I believe she'll build a new "Eternal Realm" with us!
Mikoshi Genjirou: Me too! I'll believe in Her Excellency forever—just like the Shogunate warriors of old!
Mikoshi Genjirou:Eternal principles endure—Narukami forever!
Inagi Hotaru:Eternal principles endure—Narukami forever!
Matsumoto:Eternal principles endure—Narukami forever!
…
No matter how conflicted their feelings once were,
the Raiden Shogun's prestige had long transcended life itself.
It had become Inazuma's eternal faith.
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"So the Dango Milk from Tomoki's stall…"
"So that's the one Her Excellency likes!"
Kujou Sara suddenly understood.
She hurried out at once—
if the Shogun liked it, she'd buy more.
Tenshukaku
"So that's it… so that's how it is…"
After watching everything, Ei finally understood.
By following her future self through the light screen,
she had lived through those events herself.
And now—she truly grasped it.
"My gaze cannot remain fixed on the past."
"Advancing brings loss—but it also creates opportunity."
"I am Raiden Ei—
the one who grants her people a dream."
Her eyes hardened with resolve.
She then addressed the puppet Shogun within her consciousness.
"In the original future, we fought for five hundred years."
"I defeated you in the end with the power of Musou Isshin."
"So now—can you tell?"
"Was I eroded… or did I grasp a new truth of Eternity?"
"Or do you still wish to fight me again?"
The puppet Shogun gave no reply.
But silence itself was an answer.
Ei smiled.
It was resolved.
All of it.
"Figured it out?"
"Succeeded?"
Yae Miko raised an eyebrow.
"Yes."
Ei nodded.
She then looked at Lumine and Paimon.
"Thank you."
In the original future, these two had helped her—and Inazuma—immensely.
She was truly grateful.
"Ah… no need. We didn't really do much,"
Lumine scratched her head awkwardly.
After all, this version of her hadn't done anything yet.
They'd mostly just been eating.
Everything was done by the light screen.
But… it still felt connected.
"Whatever—my future self is amazing, that's all that matters."
She shook her head, then glanced at Musou Isshin.
"…So Paimon was actually right."
"The Sacred Sakura really was planted by you."
"Not time travel—but it's pretty close."
Paimon froze.
Wait—
that actually worked?!
She instantly crossed her arms smugly.
"Hmph! See? I'm amazing!"
"So you still have to read more books!"
Lumine rolled her eyes.
Since when did light novels count?
Ei smiled helplessly.
Her gaze softened as she looked at Musou Isshin.
"Makoto… thanks to you."
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Venti: Ehe~ So this is the future Beelzebul? Looks like you really figured it out—congratulations!
Zhongli: From a rational standpoint, Beelzebul is now a qualified god.
Nahida: After so many hardships, I'm glad the ending was good.
Furina: Five hundred years fighting the puppet Shogun… that's incredible. (astonished.jpg)
Alice: That's what happens when you leave yourself no escape route—
you nearly couldn't get out.
Alice: That's basically humans creating AI without safeguards. (sigh.jpg)
Alice: If you hadn't powered up at the end, you'd really be stuck.
Kamisato Ayaka: What is artificial intelligence? (curious.jpg)
Lumine: Just think of it like the puppet Shogun.
Yoimiya: And what happens if humans don't leave safeguards? (curious.jpg)
Alice: Extinction, basically~ (shrug.jpg)
Ei: …
Okay, okay.
Message received.
Villa
Luo Chen nodded.
"The puppet Shogun represents the absolute peak of Ei's combat power."
"In a normal eroded state, Ei could not have won."
"It's like humans playing Go against AI."
"If you don't change the rules—you lose every time."
"Fortunately, she inherited Makoto's ideal and awakened the power of Musou Isshin."
"Otherwise, it would have been truly dangerous."
He shook his head, then continued.
"Now that we've clarified their views on Eternity, we move on."
"Formal Evaluation: Item Four — Merits and Faults."
"This will serve as a summary."
"These merits and faults are judged from the perspective of a god who loves humanity."
"Not from traditional standards."
"Please evaluate rationally."
"First—Baal (Makoto)."
Merits:
United Inazuma with Beelzebul during the Archon War
Established the Shogunate and governed Inazuma
Weak in martial might, but outstanding in civil governance
Managed yokai, improved livelihoods
Created the people's ideal Eternal Realm
Even in death, left Inazuma a life-saving safeguard
Without the Sacred Sakura, Beelzebul alone could not have quelled the calamity
Faults:
"Overall, Baal had no true fault."
"But if one must be named—"
"She failed to properly cultivate her successor, Beelzebul."
"In mortal terms—
a ruler who failed to prepare their heir."
"Leading to instability after their sudden death."
"Overall—her merits far outweigh her faults."
"She was a kind, gentle, wise, and benevolent god."
"In mortal history, she would be remembered as—"
"Inazuma's Gaozu. Inazuma's Wen-di."
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Ei: Gaozu? Wen-di? What does that mean?
Lumine: If Makoto were an emperor—
Lumine: Gaozu is a temple title. Wen-di is a posthumous title.
Lumine: Titles given after death, by later generations.
Lumine: Gaozu refers to a founding emperor.
Wen-di represents the highest praise—
virtue, governance, compassion, cultural achievement.
Lumine: In short—
the greatest possible evaluation for a ruler.
Everyone was stunned.
Comparing a god to an emperor felt strange—
but that sounded impressive.
Ei was delighted.
Recognition from the light screen itself!
Nahida: As expected of the Traveler—so knowledgeable! (thumbs up.jpg)
Lumine: Heh~ who do you think I am? (proud.jpg)
Zhongli: From a rational standpoint, under Baal's rule, the people lived in peace. Such praise is deserved.
Venti: Ehe~ the old man's right!
Alice: Hehe~ want me to evaluate you gods too?
Venti: Ahem—never mind!
Zhongli: …
Ei: I'll pass.
Nahida: I'm only five hundred…
Furina: Don't look at me!
Using posthumous titles while alive?
Absolutely not.
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