Speaking of which, with Shikikan's incredible prophetic abilities, he'd be a VIP guest anywhere. Why insist on being a light novelist?
Especially for other light novelists, they were furious. Are you that determined to dominate the industry?
Not content with being a prophet, you're even competing with us in the light novel market!
Lucian hadn't expected that he, an outsider, would get hit by this boomerang.
[The second book: On the Matter of My Chaotic Youth Romance Story]
The highlight of this book was the author's delicate writing style, vividly capturing each character's emotions.
However, the author was also skilled at cliffhangers, stopping right at the critical moment when the protagonist was about to confess to his childhood friend.
[Paimon: "The plot is pretty captivating, but can Ei understand this… mortal romance stuff?"]
Indeed, forget understanding mortal romance—given Ei's emotional intelligence, it's questionable whether she even grasps what romance is.
[The third book: Reincarnated as the Raiden Shogun, Then Becoming Invincible]
Just seeing this title made the people of Inazuma itch with excitement. They so wanted the Shogun to read this book!
But at the same time, they were a bit afraid of her seeing it. This feeling… so thrilling!
[Paimon: "No wonder Kuroda's scared. So there's a book like this!"]
Kuroda was the clerk currently managing Yae Publishing House.
["If someone turned into Paimon and did a bunch of things Paimon would never do, I'd feel super uncomfortable!"]
In reality, Kuroda was sweating bullets, immediately wielding the Sacred Separator to distance himself. This was all Lady Yae Miko's idea—don't blame me! I'm not even an accomplice!
The original author was drenched in sweat. Marbly!!
When I wrote this, I never imagined the Shogun herself would read it!
I'm not Shikikan, boldly writing about the Shogun like that.
Then the author saw Lumine discussing his book with the Shogun, and he resigned himself to his fate, too afraid to look at the rest. He set the book aside, mentally preparing himself.
Maybe I'll explore the rest later?
Thankfully, the Shogun was in seclusion right now, so she probably wouldn't read prophetic books, right?
How could he know there was a snitch! Not only did Shikikan compete with him in the light novel market, but he deliberately handed this book to Ei.
In fact, the most anxious person right now wasn't even this author but another one.
His work was Please, My Fox Shrine Maiden.
This book told the story of a useless general and an all-capable fox shrine maiden.
The book's famous line was the general's: "Yay, it's butter crab, butter crab!"
"I, the Raiden Shogun, say 'Yay' the most and eat butter crab the most."
If the Shogun saw a book like this, the author would want to die.
Thankfully, Shikikan had some conscience and didn't include his own works.
In the story, Lumine didn't just mention this one story but shared all three with Ei.
[The Traveler took out the first book: In the Martial World, I Just Want to Write Novels Properly]
[Ei commented, "So, the hearts of Liyue's people are this complex now?"]
["In contrast, though the protagonist refuses to acknowledge his own talents, he's a rare champion of justice."]
["Where is he now? Does he plan to visit Inazuma? I'd like the Commission to invite him so I can spar with him."]
Tartaglia piped up, "I'm planning to visit Inazuma. How about a spar with me?"
The people of Inazuma hadn't expected their Shogun to have such a "shining moment." Believing light novels were real was one thing, but wanting to invite the protagonist to Inazuma for a fight?
Then again, this was the Shogun! The pinnacle of martial prowess! The source of Inazuma's warrior culture. Wanting to spar with a skilled opponent was only natural.
Compared to Morax, who was written about recently, their god was indeed a bit foolish.
Look at Morax, sipping tea and listening to stories, so in tune with the times.
Plus, it was just mentioned that the Commissions are quite busy right now. Shogun, please don't add to their workload!
[The Traveler took out the second book: On the Matter of My Chaotic Youth Romance Story]
[Ei commented, "Why are seven people so fixated on forming bonds with the male protagonist? Is this also a 'setting'?"]
["'Love'…"]
["Hmm, 'settings' are truly profound."]
As Paimon predicted, Ei couldn't understand this story at all.
Love was something Furina could grasp better, given her exposure to operatic works with romantic elements.
But asking Ei to read a romance story was like playing the lute to a cow.
Readers weren't surprised at all. They already knew the Raiden Shogun—a "Triple-High General" with high strength, high intelligence, and high beauty.
But her emotional intelligence was low, and she rarely went out.
How could a shut-in like her understand love? Was she really expecting a "home invasion" romance?
A home invasion on the Electro Archon? Even Zhongli would ask, "For real?"
[Then, the Traveler took out the third book: Reincarnated as the Raiden Shogun, Then Becoming Invincible]
[Ei commented, "It's quite interesting. I didn't expect this is how ordinary people view the Shogun."]
The original author let out a sigh of relief. I'm alive!!
The Shogun herself called it interesting—I'm safe! Next up is you, author of Please, My Fox Shrine Maiden.
[Ei continued, "The 'Musou no Hitotachi' isn't used as casually as in the book, nor is it for venting emotions. The reason for drawing the blade determines the scope and limit of one's martial arts."]
This line foreshadowed the future, where Ei's "Dreams of One Slash" marked a new reason for drawing her blade, breaking through her own limits.
["Since the differences are so vast, I don't feel offended. On the contrary, I find this imagination quite valuable."]
The people of Inazuma were deeply moved. The Shogun was truly gentle!
Zhongli quite approved of this statement. He listened to stories about himself daily, many of which differed greatly from reality.
But he never felt offended. If someone wanted to discuss, he'd discuss; if not, he treated them purely as stories.
[After reviewing the books, Ei continued, "The Shogun, per my will, strives to build an eternal nation, a nation that should remain unchanged."]
[Ei sighed, "But now, whether it's food or stories, everything is already so different…"]
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Character Voice · Raiden Ei: About Please, My Fox Shrine Maiden
"Lucian showed it to me… It must be Miko's idea again. I shouldn't have just scared her a little."