Three-Day Moon Dance, the final step of the Sacred Sakura Tree ritual.
Upon completion, the Sacred Sakura Tree will absorb all energy and enter its second phase.
At that time, Raiden Makoto and Saiguu, who are deeply buried underground, will be "forged" as the true forms of the second phase.
It was supposed to be like that.
But Jack exploited a system bug and subdued the Sacred Sakura Tree first.
So later, when Raiden Makoto and Saiguu appear, due to a conflict between their boss panel and the maid system panel, they will be taken as Dependents as additional characters, just like Alice.
The second phase of the boss occurs after the ritual is completed. Jack is currently unsure how much time separates these two events. The worst-case scenario would be:
The newly revived Raiden Makoto and Saiguu would witness the socially embarrassing scene of Jack passionately embracing the other three girls participating in the ritual.
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The above content was what Jack told his seven Inazuma wives, who had already formed contracts with him, inside Tenshukaku.
No matter how he had thought about the candidates for the 1v3 before, that was merely the man's personal opinion during the ritual. To ensure all four worked together to reach the end, he still needed to ask for their opinions.
After listening, the other five people had no reaction, but Yoimiya and Kuki Shinobu exchanged glances.
Among the seven people here, they were the only two ordinary commoners.
One was a fireworks shop owner, and the other was the leader of Inazuma's newly established first gang.
Just look at who their sisters around them were.
The Shirasagi Himegimi, second only to the Kamisato Clan among the three Commissions of Inazuma; the General of the Tenryou Commission, one of the three Commissions of Inazuma; the Sangonomiya Kokomi, the present-day priestess of Watatsumi Island; the High Priestess of Narukami Shrine; and the Raiden Shogun, the sole supreme ruler of Tenshukaku.
In the past, these were all major figures appearing on public announcement boards.
Being alone with them, engaging in illicit activities in the Sacred Sakura Tree, a place that all Inazumans consider sacred, please forgive them for being completely unable to find a way to calm their hearts.
"Kuki Shinobu and I have discussed it, and we are not very suitable to participate in such a 'serious' occasion."
"That's right, Yoimiya said it correctly."
The two, one after another, declared their withdrawal from the bidding for this impactful event.
Jack nodded; their withdrawal was within his expectations.
Then his gaze fell upon Ei.
Although everyone was his Dependents, with no hierarchy in status.
However, at the beginning of the family's formation, the inherent status in Inazuma would cause everyone present to immediately follow the Raiden Shogun's opinion. This was an unavoidable situation.
Therefore, it was most appropriate for her to express the initial opinion.
"Yae Miko and I must participate; any one of the others will suffice."
Because she had already met Raiden Makoto and Saiguu.
So in Ei's eyes, the Three-Day Moon Dance ritual was not only the final ritual dedicated to the Sacred Sakura Tree but also the first meeting with the aforementioned two.
In such an important occasion, she and Yae Miko had to be present.
With the Raiden Shogun's words, two of the three candidates were already decided.
The position of this last person seemed to become highly sought after.
Sangonomiya Kokomi and Kujou Sara looked at each other and almost simultaneously said:
"Kujou Sara has served by the Raiden Shogun's side for many years, so she must be more familiar with the Raiden Shogun and the High Priestess. I believe this third candidate is none other than Kujou Sara."
"Sangonomiya Kokomi is the present-day priestess of Watatsumi Island. Although our beliefs differ, as someone closest to the gods, if she performs this important ritual, I believe there will be no mistakes."
However, the scene of mutual contention that ordinary people imagined did not happen.
As soon as they spoke, Sangonomiya Kokomi and Kujou Sara both paused.
These two were actually speaking in favor of each other.
"No, no, no! Kujou Sara is more suitable!"
"No, no! Sangonomiya Kokomi is more suitable!"
"Sara…"
"Kokomi…"
Mutual deference, deep sisterly affection!
Such a scene was truly moving!
"Um…"
Kamisato Ayaka spoke softly.
But Kokomi and Sara were still immersed in their mutual deference, constantly listing the other's advantages for participating, ignoring her voice.
Jack couldn't stand it anymore. He clapped his hands together, and a crisp sound made the buzzing two stop.
"Ayaka seems to have something to say. Let's hear her opinion."
"Uh… I apologize, I seemed to have been too engrossed!" Sara lowered her head and apologized to Ayaka.
"Me too, I accidentally ignored Ayaka!" Kokomi also made a similar gesture to Sara.
Looking at it this way, whether it was thinking for the other person or apologizing to the third person, they were almost on the same wavelength.
They were both altruistic personalities who didn't consider themselves, prioritizing the happiness and approval of others.
"I actually wanted to say that we don't need to dwell on the third person's selection, do we? The Three-Day Moon Dance… The ritual requirements probably didn't say it must be exactly three people?"
Ayaka tilted her head and looked at Jack, seeking confirmation.
"Hmm?"
Jack pondered, the Sacred Sakura Tree's strategy guide flashing through his mind like a series of pictures.
[Three-Day Moon Dance: In addition to the ritual for 7 destined partners, it requires completing a joint ritual with 3 of them before the Sacred Sakura Tree.]
"Indeed, the guide only mentioned that 3 out of the 7 people complete the ritual; it didn't say it must be and can only be 3 people."
"What… what does that mean?"
Ei tilted her head, feeling there was no difference between the two statements.
Yae Miko patted Ei's thigh.
"Has A-Ei still not figured it out? Our Husband-sama means that five wives will go together to do things they love, and everyone will move towards the direction of spiritual and physical synchronization. No matter which 3 out of the 5 people, as long as the condition of 3 people is met, the ritual can be achieved!"
"Oh, right! It can be done that way!"
Kokomi belatedly realized, her face flushed with shame.
It was a shame she was respectfully called the Strategist by the people of Watatsumi Island, yet she couldn't even understand such a simple problem.
"In that case, why don't everyone come together? Driving five sheep is the same as driving seven sheep. I have no problem with it, it just depends on you all."
Jack pondered for a moment.
Although it wasn't the Narukami group plus Kujou Sara combination, a 7-choose-3 plan clearly sounded like it had a higher chance of success.
The Sacred Sakura Tree's ultimate goal was to absorb a virtual energy generated from the act of love, thereby reaching the point of releasing the Boss's second phase.
As for how the energy was given, it wouldn't care, and Jack naturally could use any means to achieve it.
Everyone looked at each other, silent.
Only a strange, rosy atmosphere gradually spread.
"Kuki Shinobu: What kind of family is your family exactly? Why do you open impact sessions at the drop of a hat?"
"Yoimiya: I… I don't know?"
"Jack: Ahem, it's still the same problem. If you open a private chat channel in front of me, I can receive it."
"Kuki Shinobu: That's good then. I want to ask Jack, with such frequent impact sessions, is your body okay?"
"Jack: Ahem, after all, the next world with a fixed coordinate has already been prepared, so preparing for this aspect early is not a problem."
"Kuki Shinobu: Huh? What kind of world requires you to open impact sessions every day?"
"Jack: Well… over 30 wedding rings, 100 red hearts… 10 people every day can go for two continuous weeks without repeating."
"Kuki Shinobu & Yoimiya: 6"
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