Chapter 632: Part 1: Partners Facing Lightning
He frowned, his eyes full of confusion. The dog's movements and demeanor showed no sign of being anything other than an ordinary dog.
Thomas also laughed out loud when he heard this. He really couldn't help it. The reactions of these two people were really funny. "Hahahahaha... Okay, okay, no more jokes like that." Thomas walked out from behind the closet. He was wearing a neat suit. The clothes were made of fine materials and were well-cut, making him look very decent. He had a bright smile on his face, which was full of vitality and affinity. Seeing this scene, Paimon was stunned for a moment, and then looked at Thomas with contempt. It was a bit too much to make such a joke. "Hey! Why are you like this!" Thinking of this, Paimon realized that she seemed to be the only one who was fooled, and she became even angrier. She stomped her feet in the air to express her dissatisfaction.
After hearing what Paimon said, Thomas also showed an apologetic look. He scratched his head with an awkward smile on his face, "It was the same when we left the island and in the teahouse. The time waiting for you was a bit too long. So I thought of this special way of reception. However... please allow me to solemnly apologize to the two of you. The various "tests" before were necessary. This determines whether I can bring you to Miss Kamisato, and whether we can become... partners who dare to face the lightning together." His eyes were full of sincerity, hoping to be forgiven by Paimon. He knew that his jokes might be a bit excessive, but he also wanted to bring everyone some different experiences, and also to test whether they were qualified enough to meet Miss Kamisato.
Listening to Thomas' increasingly serious tone, Paimeng obviously didn't buy it. It was because he had just been completely fooled, and it was too embarrassing. "Don't think I will forgive you just because you suddenly become serious!" And this was not the first time Thomas had done this. He was like this last time on the outlying island, and he fooled them really badly. Paimeng thought of his previous experience, and the anger in his heart could not stop rising.
Thomas saw this and immediately realized that he had gone too far in his joke. "Ahaha...did I go too far? Sorry, sorry." He bowed and apologized repeatedly, his body bent like a shrimp, his face full of guilt. He hoped that through his apology, he could calm Paimon's anger and restore their relationship to what it was before.
Sora didn't care about these things at all, and directly asked what he wanted to know, "So... what is the result of the test? And what do you mean by the partner who faced the lightning..." His eyes were full of expectation, wanting to know the truth as soon as possible. For Sora, these jokes and episodes were not important. He was more concerned about whether he could meet Miss Kamisato smoothly and understand the real purpose of this test.
After listening to Kong's question, Thomas nodded and continued, "As for the result of the test, since you have come here, you have passed it. As for the partner who faced the lightning... you put yourself above those "rules" from the beginning, right? Because your "will" has never wavered, and you have never surrendered. A long time ago, we also knew such a partner, but after the lightning flashed..." His eyes revealed a trace of sadness, as if he recalled a painful past. The sad expression was like a layer of haze, covering his face, making people curious about the story he told.
After hearing Thomas' words, Sora naturally realized who the partner he was talking about was. "Are you referring to Manye's friend who died in the duel before the emperor?" His eyes were thoughtful, and he had heard about that period of history. In the legend of Inazuma, the duel before the emperor was an important event. Manye's friend bravely challenged authority to defend his beliefs and eventually paid the price with his life.
Thomas also showed a look of surprise after hearing what Sora said, as if he didn't expect Sora to have heard of that person. "Oh~ Even you have heard of his story, it seems... his light is not weak at all." When he said this, Thomas's expression was full of sadness, as if he was lamenting that a person with a strong will could only be turned into dust in front of the lightning... He lowered his head slightly, his eyes revealing his nostalgia and respect for that partner. In his heart, that partner is a symbol of bravery and determination. Although he has passed away, his spirit has always inspired those around him.
Sora didn't care about what Thomas said, "Then can we go see the White Egret Princess?" Compared to meeting General Raiden, the rest of the things were unimportant. As long as he met General Raiden, the journey would be over. Sora obviously didn't want to get involved in other events at the moment. Now Sora just wanted to meet the Seven Gods as soon as possible, then find Ying and leave Teyvat. His eyes revealed an eagerness and determination, as if meeting General Raiden was his most important mission at the moment.
Thomas nodded when he heard this. The ultimate goal of this trip was to take a few people to see Princess Bailu. "Of course, no problem. I will take you to the Kamisato Mansion of the Society's Office." Thomas's eyes showed a hint of hesitation, but soon turned into determination. "But... before that, there is another place I hope you three can go with me to see." His eyes revealed a hint of mystery, as if that place had a special meaning. He narrowed his eyes slightly, with a hint of smile on his lips, as if he was keeping everyone in suspense to arouse their curiosity.
When Paimon heard what Thomas said, she was also very curious. What could be more important than meeting the White Egret Princess? "Hmm? Where?" She flew excitedly in the air, eager to know the answer. Her eyes were sparkling, full of curiosity and expectation, and she kept circling around Thomas, trying to find some clues from his expression.
Hearing Paimon's words, Thomas answered without hesitation, "If you live on Narukami Island, you can't ignore the huge building under construction - the "Thousand-armed Hundred-eyed Statue." His voice was low and powerful, as if he was telling a mysterious story. Paimon had naturally heard of this place. The God's Eye that was taken away by the Eye Hunting Order would be built into the statue.