Chapter 74: Day 8 of Leisurely Traveling in Inazuma
There is a big tree near the rope bridge behind Wanglong Village. There is always a red-haired little girl named Weilai standing there. Even if you go up to talk to her, she always says that she is waiting for her brother who has not returned home.
But the war is over, and the soldiers who have not returned yet under such circumstances can only mean one result.
The waterfall on Kaigi Island is very beautiful, cascading down like a white silk ribbon. Moreover, such water flows are all fresh water resources. The large amount of water resources has nurtured the fertile Kaigi Island, which is able to support a large number of soldiers.
The air is fresh and the environment is beautiful. Living in such an environment every day will reduce the sadness on your face.
Shui Qingli saw the little girl again.
Every day she would wait under the big tree early in the morning and come home in the evening, day after day without stopping. He was curious and went to ask Grandma Xiaojuan.
"That child...in the future, she will grow up relying on her brother."
Grandma Xiaojuan sighed. Most people in the village actually knew that her future brother would never come back, but they still couldn't bear to tell her. They really didn't want to see her cry out of sadness.
"They are both orphans. Mirai was picked up by Zheping. He was a teenager at that time, but he still picked up that girl."
Shui Qingli was silent for a moment, then asked.
"Is your future brother's name Teppei?"
Zheping, it's not because the evil eye has already...
"Yes."
Thinking of that lively and enthusiastic young man, Grandma Xiaojuan couldn't help but feel pity for him.
"Although Haiji Island has a natural environment, there are still many people in need who cannot get enough food, especially orphans without adults around. They don't know how to farm or fish. Even if the village gives them some subsidies, it is still too difficult for them to survive."
"After that, the present-day Goddess summoned everyone to form a resistance army to overthrow the Eye Hunting Order and fight against the shogunate. Teppei wanted to make achievements and actively signed up to go to the front line. A few days ago, he wrote back, saying that he had made many contributions and would be back soon. Who would have thought..."
Shui Qingli knew Zheping's ending.
He is a microcosm of the little people in the entire continent of Teyvat. He longs to be noticed by the gods but is not granted the power. Once he gets it, he becomes complacent and doesn't bother to think about whether there is a problem. In the end, he exhausts his vitality.
"Fortunately, Lady Coral Palace is kindhearted. She has allocated a sum of money to help those who lost their families in the war. Even though we are sad, we will always live on. There is only the future..."
She was still a child who knew nothing and did not understand the concept of death. She only knew that her brother had written to her and told her many interesting things and said that he would definitely come back.
"...I understand. Thank you for explaining my doubts, mother-in-law."
I never thought that I would be stabbed again in my lifetime. I say it again, Mi Huoyou, you have no heart!
But he knew that this was the best solution for the future. At least the people in Wanglong Village wanted to protect this child.
“Hmph~Hmph——”
Although the little red-haired girl stayed under the tree all the time, she did not do nothing. Sometimes she would pick a few flowers and make a wreath in her hands, humming a little tune, perhaps a native nursery rhyme of Haigi Island.
"Hello, future."
Shui Qingli squatted down and greeted her proactively.
"You are the big brother who is new to the village!"
"What can I do for you, big brother?"
The future is a lively girl with beautiful red hair and clear and pure eyes. Although she is still young, one can already see the grace of the future.
"Nothing, I just saw you standing here and I was worried you might be bored, so I wanted to chat with you."
Shui Qingli smiled gently and replied.
"I see. Before, there was a handsome blond brother who also talked to me like you."
She had a proud smile on her face.
"My brother was also a sergeant in the resistance army. He wrote me many letters and told me many interesting stories, which I also told to my brother."
"I see, your future brother is really amazing. Can you tell me about him?"
"Yeah, if big brother wants to hear it, I can tell you."
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Coral Palace
Xinhai finally let go of the last bit of his vigilance after listening to the report from his subordinates.
"It seems that he is not a bad person. In this case, let him be."
Now she has more important things to do. The thunderstorm off the coast of Inazuma was a little restless before. Coral Palace Xinhai thought that it might be related to General Thunder.
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Ever since he locked himself in this pure land, Ying couldn't tell how long it had been since he came out and saw the outside world.
The market in Inazuma City, the shops on the streets, and the people on the streets were no longer the same as she remembered.
Perhaps what the Son of God said was right. The [eternity] she pursued was only her own time, but everything in the outside world continued to move forward.
The sudden appearance of General Raiden scared the people of Inazuma on the street. After all, for hundreds of years, the gods from the castle tower had never been seen setting foot on the earth, but now they saw the gods in the market, so of course they were dumbfounded.
Fortunately, there were two social stunners around her. Paimon fulfilled his duties as a tour guide very well. He and Sora led Ying to walk freely on the street, ignoring the awe-filled looks from people.
Then Paimon discovered that Ying also didn't have even a single Mora on her... but she seemed to be better than Zhongli. At least Ying would not eat and drink for free without Mora, because her followers would directly deliver whatever she needed.
After traveling to three countries, I found that all the gods I met were like this. Should I say that they don't care, or they simply have no concept of spending money?
Paimon spread his hands and thought helplessly.
"Why do you say [also]?"
Ying turned around and asked curiously, feeling that Paimon seemed to be thinking about something strange.
“Ahahaha”
For this question, Kong could only smile awkwardly and get away with it. Fortunately, Ying didn't care too much.
"Eh? You said the general appeared on the street?"
Since the heads of the Tenryo Bugyo and Kanjo Bugyo were imprisoned, the Sha Bugyo is the only one of the Bugyo still operating normally. Kamisato Ayato is busier than before. The Shogun is now in seclusion recuperating, and many things cannot be reported to him, resulting in him not having a rest for more than half a month, even with Thomas' help.
"Or with the Traveler?"
This is really a wonderful combination.
If he remembered correctly, the traveler had fought face to face with the general a few days ago. Now he could take the general shopping like a friend?
"Hmm... But that's just in time. As I remember, Kujo Kamajima seemed to want to negotiate with the Takashi family today?"
If the General comes forward and Kujo Kamajit is determined enough, he may be able to change the current decline of the Kujo family.
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The things about Zheping and the future are my personal ideas, so don't take them too seriously.
Also, I'm stuck with my writer's block again, so there's only one chapter left for today.