Hu Tao left with a look of suspicion, but Miyashiro could tell from her expression that his position in her heart was now almost the same as Baizhu's.
Being watched by such a mischievous Damselette was definitely not a good thing; not only was the age inappropriate, but more importantly, Lord Rex Lapis stood behind Hu Tao.
If Hu Tao were to report to Zhongli that Miyashiro had bullied her, Miyashiro would have a hard time explaining himself.
To some extent, his departure from Inazuma for Sumeru now was also a good opportunity to avoid Hu Tao.
After Hu Tao left, Ei and Chiyo walked in side-by-side, immediately attracting the attention of everyone at the banquet, not only because Ei and Miyashiro were the supreme rulers of Inazuma, but also because the General had recently been accompanied by the mysterious Chiyo, who was said to be almost inseparable from the General.
Because Chiyo was a rebel who drew her blade against the Shogun in Inazuma's history, her reputation in Inazuma was actually very poor.
Coupled with the eerie cracks covering her Impure World Reincarnation body, she gave off an ominous feeling.
Therefore, whenever Chiyo appeared in public, she would wear a fox mask from Grand Narukami Shrine.
It was said that this fox mask was once worn by the former Guuji of Grand Narukami Shrine, Kitsune Saiguu.
Chiyo also kept her graceful figure completely covered, not revealing an inch of skin, which greatly piqued people's curiosity.
Everyone wanted to know who this popular figure, who had recently appeared by the General's side and was inseparable from her, truly was, and whether she would become the next Miyashiro.
Unfortunately, even Kokomi, Ayaka, and Kuki Shinobu, Miyashiro's secretaries, did not know Chiyo's identity or origin.
However, everyone still guessed that this favored person by the General's side should be from the Red Oni clan, based on Chiyo's characteristic pair of red horns on her forehead.
But no one connected her with the Tiger Bite Chiyo from five hundred years ago, as that would be too fantastical.
Unfortunately, when Miyashiro and Ei conversed, everyone dared not get too close, even actively keeping their distance, fearing they might hear something they shouldn't, which is a major taboo in official circles.
Ei raised a glass of wine to Miyashiro and said, "Miyashiro, I toast you.
Thank you for allowing Chiyo to be resurrected and for giving me a family member again."
With that, Ei drained the wine in her glass.
Ei's action somewhat flattered Miyashiro, who quickly picked up a glass of wine from the table to toast Ei in return.
Miyashiro: "Ei, you are too polite.
There's no need for us to be so formal.
Chiyo, how are you adapting to this new body?"
Chiyo: "Miyashiro, you're being too formal.
You call Ei by her name, but you add 'adult' after mine.
Isn't that showing favoritism?
You are my savior, just call me Chiyo, like you do Ei.
During this time, Ei has told me many stories about you.
It's the first time I've seen Ei value someone so highly.
As for this body, it's simply made for battle.
It's the most perfect body for a warlike Oni.
It's just that now Inazuma is at peace, and in terms of daily life, having no sense of taste or smell is quite a pity.
However, being able to continue living in this world already makes me extremely grateful, so how could I dare ask for more?"
Miyashiro: "I'm sorry, my abilities are limited at the moment, so I can't truly resurrect you."
Chiyo merely shook her head at this, saying optimistically, "It's reasonable for such a miraculous technique to have a few flaws.
It's not your fault.
On the contrary, I was worried before about whether performing such a forbidden art would have any side effects on you.
If I, a dead person, were to leave you with indelible after-effects, I would feel uneasy."
Ei nodded in agreement with Chiyo's concern and asked, "Miyashiro, what Chiyo said is also what I'm worried about.
There's no such thing as a free lunch in this world.
Forbidden arts are called forbidden arts precisely because their powerful effects are directly proportional to the price paid.
The Impure World Reincarnation you performed is so powerful; if it truly has after-effects on you, you must tell me."
Ei's expression was very solemn when she said this.
Although Chiyo was her close friend, if Ei had to choose between Miyashiro and Chiyo now, Ei felt she might ultimately choose Miyashiro.
Inazuma could accept continuing without Chiyo, but it could not accept being without Miyashiro, the Regent.
Ei was very clear on this point.
If the Impure World Reincarnation performed by Miyashiro caused indelible side effects to Miyashiro, she would immediately make Miyashiro stop, allowing Chiyo to dissipate from the world again.
On this point, Chiyo shared the same view as Ei.
Miyashiro waved his hand and said, "Ei, Chiyo, don't worry about this.
Impure World Reincarnation is called a forbidden art not because of powerful side effects, but because this technique desecrates the souls of the deceased and has moral implications for human society.
Humans are short-lived species, unlike you who enjoy eternal life, and precisely because of this, death is something they must consider.
In fact, it's understandable why Miss Hu Tao from Wangsheng Funeral Parlor was so angry.
After all, who would want to be revived by others using this technique after death and be enslaved by them?
The reason you don't feel this way is because I didn't place a command talisman on you to suppress your personality.
Otherwise, you would feel a constant sense of imprisonment and bondage, having to obey me at all times."
Ei: "Is that so?
It seems that your decision to make this technique a forbidden art and restrict its spread was very correct.
If ill-intentioned people were to master it, Teyvat would fall into great chaos."
Miyashiro: "Chiyo, please bear with the lack of taste and smell for now."
Chiyo understood Miyashiro's unspoken meaning and said, overjoyed, "Hm? 'For now'? Are you implying there might be a way?"
Miyashiro merely shrugged and said, "Who knows? Where there's a will, there's a way."
Chiyo: "With your words, I'm relieved.
Although I have no sense of taste now, I must still toast you."
With that, Chiyo poured herself a glass of wine from the table, then slightly opened her mask and drained the wine.
Chiyo's small gesture of lifting her mask made many of the onlookers hiding in the distance curious about the face beneath the mysterious person's mask.
Unfortunately, Chiyo was very cautious, only revealing her mouth, which prevented them from identifying who she was.
This banquet ended very peacefully and smoothly, but for Miyashiro, who was to depart for Sumeru tomorrow, the night was still long, as there were still many people waiting for him to appease...
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