Chapter 67: Day 1 of Leisurely Traveling in Inazuma
Tenshukaku
This is the core of Inazuma, the place guarded by General Raiden. Except for those allowed by her, no intruder can take a single step forward.
However, many shogunate soldiers were lying in front of the castle tower.
Kong quickly squatted down to check. Although Kujo Sara was coming to meet General Raiden, she was the commander-in-chief of Tenryo Bugyo and it was impossible for her to break into the castle tower in this way.
"Is this... the power of the evil eye?"
Kong and the Fatui have fought many times, and he is familiar with the traces left by this power. The Fatui... invaded the castle tower?
Even though they were enemies, Kong couldn't help but wonder what was wrong with the Fatui's brains.
General Lei Dian is not the merciful God of Wind and Thunder. He is the one who will draw his sword and chop people down if he disagrees with something. Who gave the Fatui the courage to lead his troops to act in front of General Lei Dian?
"Anyway, let's catch up with Kujo Sara as soon as possible. General Raiden must be there."
Paimon looked at the fallen soldiers scattered all over the ground and said to Sora.
That’s right, General Lei Dian must be in the castle tower. Now that all the guards have been defeated, it is also his best chance to meet General Lei Dian.
Sora stood up and walked upwards with determination.
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The rebels entered Inazuma Castle with almost no hindrance.
The headquarters of the Kanjo Bugyo is on an outlying island, so not many troops can be dispatched to Inazuma Castle. There was an internal conflict within the Tenryo Bugyo, and soldiers without a leader are most likely to be defeated. The Sha Bugyo does not participate in the military command and defense of the city. Now Inazuma Castle has its gates wide open to welcome the guests who have come all the way from Tatsura Sand.
"You guys came really fast."
Thomas could finally walk out of the Mulou Teahouse openly. The air outside felt free to him, and the excitement on his face was somewhat difficult to conceal.
Goro and Manye led the soldiers into the city without making much noise. The enemy they would eventually face was General Raiden, so there was no need to disturb the ordinary people of Inazuma, so the process was relatively smooth.
"Some time ago, the shogunate army was suddenly defeated for some reason, and we took advantage of the situation to close the battle line."
Goro put away his bow and let down his guard. He and Thomas were also acquainted.
"Master Coral Palace asserted that something unusual must have happened in Inazuma Castle. Now is the best opportunity, so let us charge all the way into the city. This time, we want to get an explanation from General Raiden."
Even though he already knew the consequences of facing the gods, there was no fear on Wulang's face. They came here ready to risk their lives.
As Lord Coral Palace said, everything is for Inazuma's future.
"That's it..."
Thomas thought about it for a moment and looked apologetic.
"In that case, I can only show you the route to the castle tower. I can't accompany you the rest of the way."
After all, he is the household steward of the Kamisato family, the society magistrate. His position is naturally inseparable from the Kamisato family. He must not stand with the rebels in front of General Raiden, otherwise he will drag down the head of the family and the young lady.
"It's okay, Thomas."
Fengyuan Manye smiled gently and said gently.
"You've helped us enough."
Ever since Sora landed on the island, Thomas has been secretly helping his companions who were resisting the Eye Hunting Order, and he almost lost his own Eye of God. He has done enough.
He clenched the knife in his hand, looked towards the tall castle tower, and a look of determination flashed in his eyes.
He didn't know if he could block General Lei Dian's sword, but... he didn't want to keep running away.
"Everything... should come to an end."
***
Seeing the blond traveler again in the castle tower, the lady was only slightly surprised but didn't take it to heart.
As for the Kanjo Bugyo, she just casually told them to hold this man back, but the fact that Sora was able to travel safely from Mondstadt to Liyue and then to Inazuma showed that he was not someone who could be dealt with with just a few tricks.
But she still didn't take the boy to heart.
until……
"I want to challenge you to a duel!"
This was the first time she looked at the boy in the eye. At least his courage in facing life and death was worthy of praise.
"You actually have this trick up your sleeve. Have you also learned how to take advantage of the [rules] of this country?"
"I was surprised that you managed to bring me to an equal position. But the loser...will die. Have you thought it through?"
The lady's look finally turned serious, and although she was arrogant, she wasn't so arrogant as to think she could ignore the rules set by the God of Thunder.
The party that loses the duel in front of the emperor must face the sword of Thunder God head-on, regardless of life or death.
But since the other party has made this request, as the executor appointed by the Queen of Winter...she will not evade it.
"Then...as you wish."
She thought that she would maintain her elegance and suppress the boy under her feet again like she did with Mond back then.
But after traveling to three countries and successfully resonating with the three statues, Sora has regained a lot of strength and is no longer the powerless boy he was in Mondstadt Cathedral.
Therefore, the Fatui Executor [Lady], who had arrogantly plotted against the two gods' Hearts, was defeated by the boy holding the edgeless sword in a surprised look, and became the loser of this battle. (It seems that he changed to a silver sword when he arrived at Xumi?)
She knelt down weakly, the wounds from the sword energy hurting slightly, but it was nothing compared to the humiliation of being defeated by the pawn she had always looked down upon.
"Your power...but...why?"
Why was he so weak in Mondstadt? The lady didn't understand how a person's strength could increase so greatly in a short period of time.
As the outcome of the duel before the emperor was decided, General Lei Dian also picked up the knife. She was now going to begin to execute the punishment on the loser of the duel before the emperor.
Feeling the pressure from behind, the lady widened her eyes. She struggled to stand up and kept retreating like a helpless antelope forced to the cliff.
She tried to persuade the puppet with words, and tried to summon the real god behind it to stop her through threats.
"I am an envoy of Solstice, and you know the consequences of taking action against me."
"I swear, if you really draw a knife on me, I will make your country ..."
She gritted her teeth. Her remaining dignity did not allow her to beg for mercy or escape. She could only continue to threaten hatefully.
"The Fatui will let your cherished Inazuma..."
It had no effect... Such threats were nothing but dust to all the puppets that had already been set up, and it wasn't even worth her staying for a second.
"Stop! I command you."
she yelled hysterically.
She still has unfinished business, unfulfilled wishes, and people she wants to see again...
How could I...how could I just die here like this!
"I, how could I..."
Why stop here?
In the last second before she lost consciousness, Rosalin opened her eyes wide, as if she saw... a figure surrounded by flowing wind standing in front of her.
Are you here to pick me up? Rustam...
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I think it shouldn't be that sharp?