Gently tapping the Raiden Shogun's head, Raiden Makoto said in a slightly doting tone.
"No matter what, your initial intention is good. But you should understand that Durandal is not the kind of person who likes to show off; she prefers a quiet life. You've lived with her for so many years; you wouldn't not know even this, would you?"
"...I know."
How could she not know? It was precisely because of this aspect of Durandal that they were able to spend decades of time together as a couple (?).
"Since you understand, then you should also understand what negative impact this decision will have on Durandal. As the supreme ruler of Inazuma, one of the Seven Archons, such news will surely cause a sensation not only in Inazuma, but also in other nations. At that time, Durandal's affairs will become common knowledge. Do you think she would like that?"
"But... she already has a certain level of fame in the Seven Nations because she healed people and traveled with the Traveler."
"That was a manifestation of her gentleness. She could have hidden her abilities to avoid being noticed, but she wanted to save more lives, so she acted. She did that to save people; fame was just an incidental thing."
In fact, Durandal must have been bothered by this inexplicable fame, but because of this fame, more people came to her for healing.
This could also be considered saving more lives, and because of this, this fame had to be accepted.
"Inazuma is only just recovering now; it's better not to have anything that could cause large-scale unrest. Besides, you also have to respect Miss Delezie's wishes, right?"
Raiden Makoto sat upright in front of the Raiden Shogun and asked, "Now, Shogun. Leaving aside Ei's feelings for Miss Delezie, do you like Miss Delezie?"
"...Yes, I like her."
In fact, it was no longer just 'like.' The Raiden Shogun felt that her feelings could already be considered 'love,' a feeling higher than that of a lover.
"If that's the case, then you should all the more respect Miss Delezie's feelings, shouldn't you? You wouldn't want Miss Delezie to hate you because of this, leaving only Ei to spend time with Miss Delezie in the future, while you can only quietly watch from within your heart, right?"
"Watching... quietly... from within my heart..."
The Raiden Shogun silently repeated these two sentences, and this scene involuntarily flashed in her mind. After imagining it for a few seconds, her blood pressure rose, and her Electro power instantly lost control.
Even the guards outside felt the pressure in Tenshukaku suddenly surge. They didn't quite understand what was happening inside. Could it be that some official document had angered the General?
"See, you can't stand it yourself, right? So, for Miss Delezie, and also for yourself, please don't do such a thing, alright?"
"...Yes, I understand."
Almost... just a little bit, and the hard-won happiness would have slipped from her grasp.
Just a little bit, and she would have been forced to watch Durandal and Raiden Ei flaunt their affection from within her heart. That kind of thing... that kind of future was not the future she wanted!
"Hmm, good that you know. Then... huh?"
Raiden Makoto suddenly felt her body was very light, as if she could float, and even her mind became unusually hazy.
"What... what's happening to me?"
"Big... Big Sister! Your body!"
"Hmm? My body?"
Raiden Makoto looked at her hands in confusion. Her small palms were now emitting a faint white light, and her body was gradually becoming transparent.
Oh~ So this was why her body felt so light? But it didn't feel uncomfortable at all; instead, it felt particularly good.
"Don't worry about me, Shogun. I feel great right now, better than ever before."
"Ah, it might be because of that. I didn't expect it to arrive so soon. I might need to take a nap now. We'll meet again very soon."
The speed at which Raiden Makoto's body transformed into light particles was quite fast. Before the Raiden Shogun could make any move, she had vanished before her.
The Raiden Shogun's brain immediately froze. Not only the Raiden Shogun, but Raiden Ei also had a similar reaction.
No... no, now is not the time to panic. Quickly figure out what's happening. At this time... at this time, I should go find Durandal. She should know... "Has it finally reached the last step? It's much slower than I imagined."
At this moment, Durandal suddenly appeared before Raiden Ei, naturally taking her hand and leading her to the coffin where Raiden Makoto's body was placed.
The light curtain at this time was no longer as still as before; the magic circle surrounding the coffin emitted a faint white light.
"Raiden Makoto, wake up quickly."
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