Yae Miko was looking at Futsu Mitama with a smile.
"Self-preservation, that's all." Futsu Mitama shrugged, sighing, "After all, I just want to be an ordinary wine seller, but I didn't expect the Fatui and the Hiiragi Clan to target me."
"So, for self-preservation, I had no choice but to act. But Guuji, you invited me here this time for more than just to say this, right?"
At this moment, Futsu Mitama had no intention of having too much interaction with Yae Miko, facing this Sly Fox.
Although Futsu Mitama didn't dislike her, to be honest... she was just like Kamisato Ayato. If she knew his abilities...
She would probably find ways to make him do something.
Although Futsu Mitama had always been a workaholic in his previous life, as a Captain, Doctor, Commander, Master, Admiral, and Traveler, clearing daily tasks in a day was a small matter.
But he had worked himself to death in his previous life, so now he naturally wanted to take it easy. In short, he had become lazy.
Therefore, Futsu Mitama asked Yae Miko to get straight to the point, to stop beating around the bush, and just state her purpose.
"No~ I was just simply curious~" Yae Miko saw Futsu Mitama speaking so directly. She maintained her gentle smile and chuckled, "Because I was a bit curious about you, I invited you up the mountain as a guest."
"If you had stayed there, and the Tenryou Commission saw the unconscious Fatui and Nobushi on the ground, and you unharmed, things would probably be hard to explain."
"So, for your safety, I had no choice but to sacrifice myself a bit and take the blame~"
Saying this, Yae Miko showed a pitiful expression.
It was as if she was saying, 'I've taken the blame for you, and you're still unwilling to say a few words to me? That's really too much.'
If anyone else saw Yae Miko's expression like that, they would probably immediately soften and patiently talk to her.
And then they would be led astray by Yae Miko.
But Futsu Mitama was different. He wouldn't actively help Yae Miko because of such a small favor.
After all, the difficult situation Yae Miko was facing now wasn't some light novel, but the Shogun in the Tenshukaku.
Simply put, helping Yae Miko meant being prepared to face the Raiden Shogun's Musou no Hitotachi head-on, which was simply suicidal.
"Thank you, Guuji."
Futsu Mitama also showed a sincere smile, thanking Yae Miko for her actions.
Then, he had nothing more to say.
Yae Miko also fell silent for a moment, her beautiful big eyes sizing him up.
The atmosphere became somewhat subtle at this moment.
"Alright, alright, little one, you win."
Yae Miko showed a slightly helpless expression. She looked at Futsu Mitama and said, "I won't make things difficult for you anymore. Consider this matter today as me doing you a favor, is that alright? If you have nothing else to do now, you can leave."
"Okay, then I'll leave. Goodbye, Guuji." Futsu Mitama immediately nodded, preparing to leave Grand Narukami Shrine without another word.
Yae Miko didn't stop him. She watched Futsu Mitama's retreating figure with interest.
They had met at most four or five times, yet he was so wary of her, as if he knew what she would do.
"Could it be that my intentions were too obvious?" Yae Miko began to reflect. Previously, she had indeed overlooked Futsu Mitama, focusing on the maid beside him.
Perhaps because she was too focused on that maid, she unconsciously exposed her intentions, which made him so wary.
"Never mind. As long as he's in Inazuma, we can slowly cultivate feelings and trust." Yae Miko seemed to have thought of something and showed a very cunning smile.
For Yae Miko, this action had no drawbacks whatsoever. Although she herself said it was taking the blame.
But these things were minor matters to her, completely insignificant, unless the Kujou Clan and the Hiiragi Clan could persuade the Shogun in the Tenshukaku to act.
Otherwise, at this stage in Inazuma, no one could punish her.
On the contrary, because of such a small matter, she discovered a potential talent like Futsu Mitama in Inazuma, which made Yae Miko very happy.
Yae Miko's calculations were clicking away. On the other side, as soon as Futsu Mitama came down from Grand Narukami Shrine, he saw people from the Tenryou Commission standing at the foot of the mountain.
Beside them were Aila and a Shrine Maiden whose name he didn't know.
"Phew."
Seeing Futsu Mitama come down from Grand Narukami Shrine, the Tenryou Commission officer quietly let out a sigh of relief.
One must know that Futsu Mitama was the must-rescue target for this operation. Even if all the Nobushi near Inazuma City were eliminated, if he wasn't rescued, this operation would be considered a failure.
Although the Shrine Maiden beside them had said that Futsu Mitama was rescued by the Guuji, and they didn't need to worry.
But seeing is believing. When this officer saw that Futsu Mitama was truly safe and sound, he truly let out a sigh of relief.
He looked at the several Shogunate Army soldiers around him and said seriously, "You few, safely escort Mr. Futsu Mitama back to Inazuma City."
Then, the officer looked at the Shrine Maiden and said seriously, "Please thank the Guuji for her assistance on my behalf. I have important matters to attend to, so I won't linger here."
After speaking, the officer hurriedly left, leaving only a few Shogunate Army soldiers, as well as Futsu Mitama and Aila.
"Lord Futsu Mitama, please follow us. We will now escort you back to Inazuma City."
The Shogunate Army soldiers were serious, holding their long spears, escorting Futsu Mitama and Aila towards Inazuma City.
Along the way, there was naturally no danger. With the Tenryou Commission's large-scale operation, even if the Fatui came to hijack someone, the Kujou Clan probably wouldn't allow it.
Because if Futsu Mitama were to be hijacked under such a grand and powerful operation, the Kujou Clan would be utterly humiliated.
Soon, they arrived at Inazuma City. The Shogunate Army soldiers escorted Futsu Mitama all the way to his doorstep, and then advised him that it was a time of trouble, and he should not leave Inazuma City if possible.
Today it was Nobushi, tomorrow it might be the Treasure Hoarders, and the day after tomorrow, it might even be the Resistance causing trouble. So, before the encirclement operation ended, they hoped Futsu Mitama wouldn't run around anymore.
After saying all this, the Shogunate Army soldiers finally chose to leave.
After the Shogunate Army soldiers left, Futsu Mitama and Aila returned inside and found Kuki Shinobu making tea. She looked at the two returning and said calmly, "You're back."
"Ah, we're back. I didn't expect to encounter Yae Miko." Futsu Mitama was a bit helpless. In his original plan, he hadn't intended for Yae Miko to intervene.
He had even planned how to face the Tenryou Commission, or rather, the Kujou Clan's questioning.
As a result, Yae Miko's appearance, although it made things develop in a good direction, was in a sense bad news, because he was also targeted by that Sly Fox.