Chapter 656: The Ritual of Overstepping Authority

Chapter 656: The Ritual of Overstepping Authority

Of course, if he wanted to go out, it was not impossible, but then he would be wanted by the whole city again. Kong had some fear of being wanted after his experiences in Liyue and Mondstadt.

After hearing what Sora said, Paimon's little body swayed in the air, his head nodding like a rattle. "Yeah, that Kujo Sara must have let us go in order to make up for the mistakes of her subordinates, right? There are actually some pretty good guys among the Tenryo Bugyo... Of course, this doesn't mean that I will approve of her executing the Eye Hunting Order!"

After saying this, Paimeng looked back towards the Mulou Teahouse, his eyes showing a hint of anxiety, as if something extremely important was waiting for them there. "Well, should we go tell Linghua and the others about this good news?"

After the three of them reached an agreement, they headed towards the Mulou Teahouse. Along the way, the street scene still had a bit of depression after the implementation of the Eye Hunting Order.

This time, they were not stopped by anyone when they entered the Mulou Teahouse. Standing at the door was still the same young lady from last time. When she saw the three of them, she showed a familiar smile on her face, with a hint of familiarity in her eyes, as if they were old friends reuniting. Then she gently raised her hand, made a gesture of invitation, and then slowly opened the door. The door hinge turned, making a slight "creaking" sound, as if gently welcoming their arrival. Seeing this, the three of them walked in directly. The teahouse was filled with a faint tea fragrance, a mixture of freshness and mellowness. The quiet breath made people relax a little instantly. Stepping into the teahouse, the wooden floor under my feet made a "creaking" sound, as if playing a soft little tune.

They soon found Kamisato Ayaka and Thomas. Kamisato Ayaka was sitting at the table, fiddling with the tea set gracefully. Her movements were gentle and skillful, like flowing water. Her slender fingers picked up the teapot and slowly tilted it. The clear tea fell into the teacup like silk, creating circles of delicate ripples. Thomas was helping to arrange the tea and snacks, arranging the exquisite pastries neatly. Each piece of pastry was like a work of art, exuding an alluring aroma.

After seeing the two of them, Paimon told them everything that had just happened in the town magistrate's office. Paimon described it vividly, and when she got to the thrilling part, she even gestured in the air, as if the scene at that time was reappearing before her eyes. She imitated the posture of Sora fighting the enemy, and then imitated the stern look of Kujo Sara. The vivid performance made everyone around her feel as if they were there. After listening to Paimon's story, Thomas frowned slightly, and after thinking for a moment, he said, "I see, Kujo Sara didn't attack you, it seems that she is not completely unreasonable." After that, Thomas looked at Kamisato Ayaka with a hint of exploration in his eyes, as if seeking her opinion, "I wonder if I can try to contact her and get more information from her..."

Kamisato Ayaka shook her head after hearing what Thomas said. Her movements were gentle but firm, and her long black hair swayed slightly. "I think it's difficult. Kujo Sara is the executor of the Eye Hunting Order, and she only obeys the orders of General Raiden. To her, Master Masakatsu is not a direct threat to the Eye Hunting Order, so she is willing to let Master Masakatsu go. But if we reveal our identities, she will not be polite to us." Kamisato Ayaka's voice was gentle but revealed an unquestionable certainty. She knew Kujo Sara's style of doing things and his loyalty to the Eye Hunting Order.

After listening to what Kamisato Ayaka said, Thomas nodded in agreement. If their identities were exposed, Kujo Sara would definitely arrest them without hesitation. However, rescuing Masakatsu was a win for them. "That's right... But Master Masakatsu was saved, which was a win for us." Thomas sighed, feeling a little relieved about the results of this operation. At the same time, he was also secretly glad for the help of Xiao Gong and Kong. Fortunately, Xiao Gong and Kong were there for this operation, otherwise it would be hard to say whether it could succeed. Then Thomas looked at Kong and said, "Thanks to Xiao Gong and the Traveler, we are one step closer to the final victory! I always feel that you are more reliable than we thought!" Thomas looked at Kong sincerely, his eyes full of gratitude and appreciation.

Hearing Thomas praising him, Sora showed no modesty and a confident smile on his face, "Thank you for the compliment."

Paimon looked at Sora, whose smile had turned into a crescent moon, and felt a little speechless for a moment. This guy, how come you become like this after someone praised you. However, Paimon still said to Thomas politely, "Hehe... It's not that great."

Kamisato Ayaka did not agree with Paimon's words, but directly followed Thomas' words and said, "Indeed, without the help of you three travelers, this rescue would not have been so smooth. But if we want to resist the Eye Hunting Order, what we are doing now is far from enough. We must start preparing for future plans..." Kamisato Ayaka's eyes became deep. She knew that the road to resisting the Eye Hunting Order was full of hardships and challenges, and every step required careful planning.

Listening to Kamisato Ayaka's words, everyone present couldn't help but get nervous. There was no other way. This was a fight against the gods. If one was not careful, he might be beaten to ashes. Thinking of the powerful strength and majesty of General Raiden, everyone's heart was heavy. The image of General Raiden was like a towering mountain, pressing on everyone's heart, making people feel incomparable awe and fear. That irresistible force seemed to be able to instantly destroy everything that dared to resist.

Thomas saw that the atmosphere was getting more and more tense, so he smiled and tried to ease the atmosphere. He scratched his head and then said, "Don't be so nervous, it's okay, miss. At least everything is going in a good direction now. We successfully rescued the person from the prison, and the number of companions has increased." At this point, Thomas seemed to remember something, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he quickly looked at Kamisato Ayaka and said, "Oh, oh, I also heard that the Tenryo Bugyo seems to be preparing a "celebration" recently... It seems to be some kind of "ceremony"? Anyway, there are fewer samurai on the streets executing the Eye Hunting Order. Now is a time of peace!"

When Kamisato Ayaka heard what Thomas said, she was confused, "Ceremony...? Why should it be handed over to Tenryo Bugyo?" Generally speaking, celebrations and other activities are handed over to the people of the Society Bugyo. How come this time, the Society Bugyo didn't even have any news, and not only that, the Tenryo Bugyo took over the matter instead.