"Just as I thought… it wasn't my imagination."
"The wind from beyond will bring new vitality to these seas…"
Yae Miko paused, gently resting her chin on her hand as she pondered.
—
The PV continued.
After several sweeping shots of Inazuma's landscapes and cities—
Kamisato Ayaka appeared, holding a folding fan.
"In the eyes of the Shogun…"
"All living beings may be nothing more than lives."
"Under the Vision Hunt Decree…"
"The people's ambitions are trampled without restraint."
She stood with her back to the Traveler.
"If we ignore such injustice…"
"How could we ever rest easy?"
"Now… it is time for me to fulfill my promise."
"Please—teach me."
She raised her fan.
Her character art appeared—
Followed by her gameplay showcase.
—
"To oppose the Vision Hunt Decree…"
"…is to oppose a god."
Ayaka's voice echoed.
A crimson moon rose.
The Traveler stood in a vast space filled with towering torii gates.
"If you're ready…"
"Go to Hanamizaka."
"There's a fireworks shop called Naganohara."
"You'll find someone who can help you there."
—
The scene shifted.
Yoimiya appeared.
"Ah! I forgot to introduce myself!"
"Festival time!"
"I'm Yoimiya—nice to meet you!"
—
Then came Sayu.
"Shuumatsuban ninja, Sayu, reporting in!"
—
Ayaka's voice returned:
"Beyond us, there are also resistance forces on Watatsumi Island."
"Those who have lost—or fear losing—their Visions…"
"Have gathered under Sangonomiya Kokomi."
—
A massive military camp appeared.
Thousands of soldiers stood in formation.
Many of them—
Wore Visions at their waists.
—
"Remove all threats to eternity."
"That is the Shogun's command."
Kujou Sara's cold voice rang out.
She drew her bow—
Lightning gathering—
And fired into the battlefield.
—
"The adopted daughter of the Kujou Clan…"
"General of the Shogunate Army."
—
"The Resistance will never abandon a comrade!"
Gorou raised his hand—
Charging forward.
—
"Why… is the ceremony handled by the Tenryou Commission?"
"Finally—my ambush arrives!"
Water rippled—
And Sangonomiya Kokomi emerged gracefully.
—
Then—
Black screen.
—
Qiu Nian stood on a cliff.
Hands behind his back.
Gazing at Inazuma.
As if sensing something—
He turned slightly.
Behind him—
Yae Miko approached slowly.
—
Black screen again.
A powerful BGM surged.
Lightning erupted.
The Raiden Shogun drew a blade from her chest—
Raising it to the sky.
Blinding lightning shot upward—
Illuminating all of Inazuma.
"I will…"
"…embed you in the statue."
With a single slash—
Space itself shattered behind her.
Then—
The title appeared:
"The Immovable God and the Eternal Euthymia."
—
"That's the Electro Archon?!"
"So cool!!"
Xuehua stared in shock.
[Did she just pull that sword from—? (facepalm)]
[Step on me Raiden 😭]
[Milk sword 💀]
[That slash lit up the entire city]
[Mei vibes?!]
[Yae + Raiden = my weakness]
[Where's Guixu banner 😭]
[Is Guixu just watching??]
[He better not get sealed in the statue too 😂]
—
Days later—
Version 2.0 finally launched.
Players rushed in.
Xuehua, cosplaying as Katheryne, entered the game.
—
Morning — Wangsheng Funeral Parlor
A burly sailor entered.
"Excuse me—"
"Is Consultant Qiu Nian here?"
"I'm Hailong from the Crux Fleet."
"Preparations are complete. We're ready to depart for Inazuma."
Hu Tao immediately called upstairs:
"You can go now! The crew's here!"
Moments later—
Qiu Nian descended.
"Mr. Qiu Nian, everything's ready."
Hailong smiled.
"Much appreciated."
Qiu Nian nodded.
"Be careful!"
"And don't forget what I told you!"
Hu Tao said, worry in her eyes.
Qiu Nian turned—
And smiled.
Hu Tao froze.
She had never seen him smile like that before.
Usually, it was just a faint curve—
Barely noticeable.
But this time…
It felt warm.
Reassuring.
"…Come back in one piece."
She sighed, placing a hand on her hip.
"Stay safe, Mr. Qiu Nian!"
Others waved him off.
He nodded—
Then left with Hailong.
—
They headed toward the Adventurers' Guild.
Zhongli was nowhere to be seen—
He had gone out early to listen to storytelling.
At the guild—
Lumine and Paimon were already there, speaking with Katheryne.
"You're here!"
Paimon waved excitedly.
—
Author's Note
There's a reason I didn't update these past few days.
I got hit by a car.
I was crossing on a green light—
But a vehicle failed to stop and hit me.
I lost consciousness on the spot.
I woke up in the hospital the next day.
Left arm fractured (in a cast),
Head injury with bleeding, concussion,
Minor lung compression causing coughing blood.
These two chapters were typed one-handed on my phone.
When I got hit—
I was conscious at first.
I could see—
But I couldn't move.
My throat burned.
I couldn't breathe.
My vision faded.
No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't keep my eyes open.
Then I blacked out.
That feeling…
Like you're about to die—
It's terrifying.
Thankfully, my injuries aren't life-threatening.
I can still walk—
Though I have to lean left, or the pain gets intense.
Please, when crossing the road—
Don't just trust the traffic light.
Watch the cars too.
Otherwise…
The consequences can be irreversible.
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