"Alright, I'm not pretending anymore, I'm coming clean! After hundreds of years of diligent service, just a few commoners are enough for you to call us a source of illness?"
"...Just a few?"
Shiki's voice trembled slightly. She had finally seen the true colors of the Kujou Clan. Thousands of lives at stake, and he says "just a few"?
"Are the lives of common people not lives?"
"Hmph, it's their honor to sacrifice their lives for the Kujou Clan!"
"I think you're insane! Forget it, I don't want to talk to you anymore. Where's Kujou Sara?" Shiki turned her back, not wanting to see this scoundrel for another second.
"It's unfortunate you're a bit late. She's currently fighting the Watatsumi Island resistance at Nazuchi Beach."
"Besides, if I don't tell her, how would she know if you've been here?"
Before Kujou Masahito finished speaking, the rocks beneath Shiki's feet seemed to come alive, coiling around her legs and firmly pinning her in place.
"What do you want to do?"
"Isn't it obvious? Cripple you and then join the resistance!"
As he spoke, Shiki felt a squeezing sensation in her legs. Hearing the whooshing sound from behind her, she decided to deal with him on the spot.
Boom!
Golden Thunderclap and Flash erupted from her body, like a large bowl inverted on the ground.
The rocks clinging to her legs shattered instantly, and the katana in Kujou Masahito's hand was controlled by the Thunderclap and Flash, stopping behind her, unable to advance further.
"You!"
Kujou Masahito tried to activate his elemental power, but the blade had already pierced his chest.
Pfft!
Shiki, without looking back, held up Kujikanesada. His heart had been pierced; he couldn't possibly survive.
Withdrawing the blade, Kujou Masahito swayed a few times before collapsing to the ground, losing all signs of life. His Vision at his waist also dimmed, then extinguished.
She flicked the blood off her blade and returned it to its sheath, then spat at the corpse before Shiki finally left the Kujou Encampment.
Someone would take care of Kujou Masahito's corpse. As for her, she needed to go to Nazuchi Beach to find Kujou Sara and mediate the conflict.
Of course, it would be even better if she could meet Miss Sangonomiya. If they could finalize the negotiation, the war might even end today.
After a brief check on the condition of the Crimsonwood Village villagers, Shiki teleported to the uppermost anchor point at Nazuchi Beach.
After all, what method of mediation could be more effective than suddenly appearing in the center and demonstrating one's power?
"Kill them all!"
The moment she landed, Shiki heard the war cries coming from Nazuchi Beach. All around her were soldiers of the Shogunate and Watatsumi Island.
At this moment, they all froze in place, staring at the girl who had suddenly appeared on the battlefield. Her appearance and attire were not those of someone who should be on a battlefield.
Rather, she looked like a Young Miss who should be arranging flowers in a mansion in Inazuma City.
"Young Miss! It's dangerous here, please come behind us!" a Shogunate soldier shouted loudly.
As his voice fell, the Shogunate soldiers who had been holding their ground abandoned their positions and rushed to shield the girl, ensuring her safety.
Seeing this, the Watatsumi Island side exchanged glances, then swarmed forward!
"Charge!"
The quality of the two armies immediately became apparent. The Shogunate army prioritized its people, while the Watatsumi Island army only focused on military achievements.
Shiki inwardly praised these warriors, then gently pushed through the crowd to the very front.
"Thank you for your kindness, but I currently do not need your protection."
Kujikanesada slowly unsheathed, and golden electro element began to gather on the blade. Then, with a Z-shaped flash, it covered a distance of hundreds of meters and appeared before the Watatsumi Island forces.
"What?"
The Watatsumi Island general was greatly alarmed. However, before he could react, the blade arrived.
The Thunderclap and Flash-covered Kujikanesada unleashed a wide golden arc, and Shiki, as she struck, performed a quick back-step, then returned the blade to its sheath.
Thunderclap and Flash: Sixfold!
The golden light that was Shiki pierced through hundreds of Watatsumi Island soldiers like skewering candied haws. This entire line of infantry instantly lost their combat capability.
Turning back to the Shogunate soldiers, Shiki then introduced herself:
"My name is Shiki. I am the Shogun's Side Attendant. Thank you for your hard work in fighting Watatsumi Island during this time. I have come here to end this war."
"Additionally, the injuries of these Watatsumi Island soldiers are not fatal. I intentionally avoided their vital points, so you will need to take over."
"Really? Is the war going to end?" a Shogunate soldier asked hopefully.
"Of course, that is why I am here," Shiki nodded.
"Also, time is short. I won't stay here long. I still need to go to the main battlefield."
"Alright, alright, then we won't delay your time!" The Shogunate soldiers all nodded in unison, then scattered to carry away the Watatsumi Island soldiers lying on the ground.
Shiki had intentionally avoided vital points. These people, at most, had light to moderate sword wounds, accompanied by the numbing sensation of electro element.
Simply put, they wouldn't die, but they would need to lie in bed for a few days.
At this moment, Shiki followed the beach to the main battlefield. However, there she saw someone who was both expected and unexpected.
'Traveler? Why is she on the Watatsumi Island side?'
Logically, without a warrant, the Traveler wouldn't join the resistance. Moreover, the Vision Hunt Decree had already ended, so she had no reason to, right?
At the same time, Kujou Sara also noticed this foreign Traveler, active on the battlefield but not delivering fatal blows.
"Traveler, you are opposing Inazuma! Leave the resistance now, and I will let bygones be bygones."
"Hmph, impossible! This one is the captain of our Swordfish II, she won't abandon us!" a resistance soldier said.
"Swordfish II? When did you join such a tasteless squad?" Shiki said, walking forward with elegant steps.
"It's you?" Kujou Sara was slightly surprised to see the girl. Evidently, she had already learned about this Side Attendant through carrier pigeon, but she hadn't expected her to arrive so quickly.
"It's me. The Shogun should have told you everything. I'm here to help."
"Hmm, although I have many things to say to you, now is not the time," Kujou Sara said, drawing her longbow again.
At this moment, heavy rain suddenly began to fall from the sky, yet strangely, the sky remained clear.
"Long time no see, my hidden troops."
An ethereal female voice rang out, and Sangonomiya Kokomi's figure emerged from the sea.
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