Kamisato Ayaka watched Yoimiya's escape in the distance. Lord Akira was truly quite popular.
Ayaka returned to the Kamisato Estate with a heavy heart. Kamisato Ayato was in the main hall, reviewing some documents. He put down the papers when he saw Ayaka returning and called out, "Ayaka, you're back."
"Brother, what's wrong?" Ayaka asked as she approached.
"What did you talk about with Lord Akira at your dinner last night?" Ayato asked.
Ayaka replied, "We talked about his relationship with the Yashiro Commission. Brother, you don't need to worry. Lord Akira said he would let everything continue as usual and won't interfere with the Yashiro Commission's affairs."
"Won't interfere?" Ayato's face relaxed. That was great news. He didn't understand how to balance the current situation.
"Brother, call back the Shuumatsuban. We shouldn't monitor a god," Ayaka said with a serious demeanor. "Lord Akira is a god and the Supreme Divine Envoy. We must show him the respect he deserves."
"A god?" Ayato frowned slightly at Ayaka's words but didn't say much, just nodding in agreement.
Ayato added, "Ayaka, try to drink less from now on."
"I understand, Brother," Ayaka replied absently. "I'm still a little tired, so I'll go and rest now."
Seeing his sister leave, Ayato knew she didn't take the gravity of her words seriously.
"Ayaka..." Ever since their mother passed away, the lively and cheerful Ayaka had vanished.
Ayato couldn't remember the last time he had seen her smile sincerely.
But Thoma said that Ayaka was very happy when she was with Akira yesterday. This gave him some comfort, yet also a piece of unease everywhere.
"Sigh... My sister is all grown up. I can't expect her to stay there forever," Ayato murmured with a self-deprecating smile, picking up the documents and continuing to read.
Outside Tenshukaku, Kujou Sara stared blankly at Akira.
After returning to Inazuma, she had shown him around the Tenryou Commission and even toured Inazuma City. Along the way, Akira bought many things and paid for them himself.
Although he was a god, he was nothing like the Shogun.
The Shogun was dignified and lofty, while Akira was more... human. Although...
Akira's blunt statement, "I have no Mora," had converted Kujou Sara to his personal budget.
Akira's blunt statement, "I have no Mora," had converted Kujou Sara to his personal budget.
"Sara, are you crazy?" Akira asked, mistaking her look of shock. Was she worried that he was in debt? Kujou Sara's budget was quite hurt.
"Not exactly," Kujou Sara shook her head clearly. "I was just thinking that even though both of you are gods, you and the Shogun are completely different."
"Oh," Akira said, waving his hand nonchalantly. "You mean that the Shogun has a distance about her, and you're saying I don't act much like a god, right?"
"It's understandable. The Shogun rules a nation and pursues eternity. She can't afford to be carefree and cheerful all the time," Akira said indifferently. "I don't have such a lofty goal. My philosophy has always been to live in the moment and enjoy the present."
"Even among the Seven Archons, their personalities differ greatly. If you met the God of Freedom, you'd probably want to punch him," Akira added.
"..." Kujou Sara was speechless. The God of Freedom was Mondstadt's Anemo Archon, right? Punch a god? She wasn't that bold.
Akira stretched, "Gods may be powerful, but if they constantly remain distant and aloof, it would be a lonely existence. I don't like the idea of being so boring and unattainable."
"Understood," Kujou Sara nodded. He was indeed a carefree god.
"I will go meet with the Shogun and the others. Thank you for your hospitality today," Akira said, waving as he walked towards Tenshukaku.
Kujou Sara said, her voice direct and sincere, "Of course! If you need a budget again, you can rely on the Tenryou Commission or charge it to my account. I will handle the payments."
Akira gave a thumbs-up without turning back and walked into Tenshukaku.
Akira was in a good mood. He now had two relics: one from the Grand Narukami Shrine and one from Kujou Sara. Heh, heh, heh.
Inside Tenshukaku, the presence of Yae Miko, Raiden Ei, and Kitsune Saiguu was noticeable. It was clear that the Shogun's current will was Ei's will.
"Akira, you're back?" Yae Miko approached him.
"Everything is settled. After the concealment of my creations, the Resistance should be quiet for a while," Akira said, casually wrapping his arm around Yae Miko's slender waist as he sat cross-legged on the floor.
Akira picked up a piece of pastry and put it in his mouth, nodding in approval. As expected of Ei's favorite sweets, they were delicious.
Raiden Ei said seriously, "Akira, we have decided on your divine title."
"The Supreme Divine Ruler of the Heavens."
"!" Akira nodded. Wow, "The Supreme Divine Ruler of the Heavens"? This title would make him laugh.
"If you have no objections, it's settled," Ei said emotionlessly. She had already started planning the divine coronation.
"By the way, Ei, Miko, Saiguu, I plan to visit Liyue," Akira announced. The structure of various parameters. It was a good thing that a new template had been unlocked. Had he reached the limit in Inazuma?
"!!!" All three were startled, their eyes filled with suspicion.
"..." Akira frowned. "What's with the expression? I just want to travel a bit. Since I came to Teyvat, I've only seen the places I've passed through."
"Inazuma is my home, along with you," Akira said sincerely.
Yae Miko was silent for a moment before nodding.
Although reluctant, she wouldn't stop Akira if he wanted to see the world. Keeping him tied down would only sever him.
"No!" Raiden Ei panicked. "Absolutely not! Are you leaving?"
Despite Akira's assurances of returning, Ei feared the prospect of his departure. This was her only chance to bring her sister back, and she couldn't let Akira leave.
Akira looked at Ei, confirming the fear between them. Ei walked towards him and embraced him tightly.
Ei's heart ached. She couldn't bear the thought of Akira leaving Inazuma. She felt that if he left, she would go insane!
Ei's body was initially stiff, but she then relaxed and gripped Akira's clothes. If this would stop him from leaving Inazuma, she was willing to do it.
let Akira leave.
Akira looked at Ei, confirming the fear between them. Ei walked towards him and embraced him tightly.
Ei's heart ached. She couldn't bear the thought of Akira leaving Inazuma. She felt that if he left, she would go insane!
Ei's body was initially stiff, but she then relaxed and gripped Akira's clothes. If this would stop him from leaving Inazuma, she was willing to do it.
Akira took hold of Ei's plentiful richness and looked at her beautiful yet blank, now music-filled expression. Ei leaned in and kissed him softly.