Time flowed back to not long ago.
Inside the Imaginary Space.
Jack and Ei left, leaving only Raiden Makoto and Saiguu, whose consciousness had not completely dissipated.
As partners who had cooperated for thousands of years, the two often understood each other with just a glance.
Saiguu looked at Raiden Makoto playfully and said,
"It seems you, Makoto, are quite satisfied with that brother-in-law?"
"He is very strong, he can protect Ei better than I can."
"Still dwelling on the matter of the Cataclysm? That's right, after all, you sacrificed yourself on the battlefield, so from a sensory perspective, it probably still feels like it happened yesterday."
"Yes, I was too weak, I couldn't do anything! It was like that against the Cataclysm, and it's like that against Heavenly Principles."
Saiguu lovingly caressed Raiden Makoto's cheek.
"Actually, you don't have to bear so much alone. Ei can't always be under your protection; she's already a bird that can soar freely."
Raiden Makoto was startled: "You mean... I've been overprotective?"
"Well, who knows, your sisters' matters are too complicated."
"Hmm, Little White, can I ask you a favor?"
"Don't use that name, it's for puppies!" Saiguu bared her teeth at Raiden Makoto, looking fierce yet cute, as if she was about to bite.
Raiden Makoto was already used to her playful appearance and still called her by that nickname, which belonged only to the two of them.
"Little White, you know me. Because I'm too gentle, I always can't see people's true intentions clearly, so..."
"You want me to help you observe that man and judge if he's worthy of Ei's trust?"
"Uh... that's roughly what I mean."
Saiguu smiled helplessly.
"Then you're still overestimating me. Haven't you noticed that Ei is deeply in love with that man? No matter what conclusion I come to in the end, it won't affect the current situation."
The implication was.
Even if Saiguu determined that the man was not trustworthy, Makoto couldn't be the one to break them up.
Raiden Makoto shook her head and said, "I don't intend to break them up. I just want to know what kind of person my brother-in-law is, what his personality is like, and if... if he is willing to accept older girls."
"Hmm?"
Elements detected.
Saiguu stared at Raiden Makoto.
Gradually, Raiden Makoto's cheeks began to flush.
This was the Imaginary Space; logically, there shouldn't be any physiological reactions here. All outward signs were true reflections of the inner thoughts.
"Don't tell me you really have the idea of sisters serving one husband, or are you also joking with me?"
Raiden Makoto shyly lowered her head.
"Ei and I are twin Archons. Although our personalities are slightly different, our aesthetics, hobbies, and comfort zones are all quite similar."
Raiden Makoto took a deep breath and said, "Since Ei can love that person so deeply, it at least means that, under the same conditions, I would also fall in love with that person, so..."
"You're in heat?"
"Pfft, cough cough!"
Raiden Makoto was choked by Saiguu's blunt words.
This appearance, like an embarrassed girl in her first love, made Saiguu extremely disdainful.
"Hey hey, you're the former Electro Archon of Inazuma. Are you just going to throw yourself at that man for free?"
"What can I do! I'm so old, and my sister finally helped me find a suitable one. It's quite good to just go along with it together!"
"Tsk, I thought you were going to say something about love at first sight to cover it up. What a shameless goddess."
"That's better than you, a thousand-year-old virgin fox!"
"Huh?! Makoto, are you sure you want to harm our sisterly bond of so many years because of a man?"
"Cough cough, I'm sorry, I got carried away."
Raiden Makoto remembered that she still had something to ask Saiguu, so she gave an embarrassed smile and quickly apologized.
Saiguu reluctantly accepted her insincere apology.
At the same time, she harbored a little mischievous thought.
Since Makoto was so eager to package herself for her brother-in-law, she would step in and annoy her good best friend.
Of course, ideals are rich, but reality is lean.
Saiguu initially only wanted to meddle, but she didn't expect that that man's technique was even more formidable, and he even had a bug-like skill of adjusting sensitivity.
How could a thousand-year-old virgin resist the temptation of such a comfortable thing!!
Pfft~
Saiguu left Jack's body with hazy eyes, feeling an indescribable sensation in her heart.
That feeling contained both the pleasure of backstabbing her best friend and the shyness of experiencing her first time.
Jack thoughtfully put her clothes on for her and squeezed the white fox ears on her head.
"Ying ying~"
"It's been a bit long. Let's go back and see Ei and the others."
"Mhm, my dear son-in-law~"
As soon as the term "son-in-law" came out, Yae Miko's face showed annoyance as if she was constipated.
But seeing Yae Miko annoyed filled Saiguu's heart with joy.
Who told that girl to keep calling her "Mommy" before? She didn't expect the boomerang to come back so quickly.
"Tsk, what a glib woman."
Yae Miko hugged Jack's other side, giving Saiguu a defiant look.
Fox girl, cunning, tsundere... So many elements overlapped with herself, Yae Miko felt a sense of crisis!
"You're the little fox."
Jack kissed Yae Miko's forehead.
"You're the big fox."
Then he kissed Saiguu's face.
"Since you've entered this family, you are all my good foxes, so no fighting, no sulking... If there are any irreconcilable conflicts, come find me together at night. I'll accompany you to chat while soaking in the hot spring, and everything will be resolved."
Friendship between women comes quickly.
Especially when they have a common enemy.
Ever since Jack discovered this, he had this tradition of talking in the hot spring.
He called this technique the "Love Therapy of the Hot Spring."
After he finished speaking, Saiguu and Yae Miko exchanged glances.
"Yes, yes, little fox will listen to her husband-sama. After all, Mommy has been single for thousands of years, and it's wonderful to have husband-sama accompany her from now on."
Saiguu's forehead beaded with black lines as she forced a smile.
"Haha, my daughter is so considerate of her mother. That's right, Son-In-Law, you must be careful. This big fox has been single for so long and is very thirsty!"
"Rest assured, time is limited now, but I'll properly feed you this big fox another day."
Jack held the two of them and slowly walked towards the Sacred Sakura Tree.
...
Under the Sacred Sakura Tree, Raiden Makoto and Ei sat on a blanket, admiring the beautiful cherry blossom rain.
This Sacred Sakura Tree, which Jack had taken as his familiar, had bloomed again because it had completed its evolution.
"It seems you have already talked it over?"
Jack's voice came from afar.
The two sisters turned their heads at the same time.
Raiden Makoto looked at Saiguu, who was practically clinging to Jack, with surprise, and suddenly felt a pang in her heart.
Wasn't she going to test whether her Son-In-Law was interested in older girls?
How could the test require such a degree?
Raiden Makoto was a little confused, but she still maintained a certain social distance, just like she had initially shown, as a dignified, gentle, and virtuous elder sister.
Note:
Happy Lunar New Year 2026!
First of all, I want to express my sincere gratitude to all of you for always being by my side and supporting me throughout this journey.
To ensure the quality of upcoming stories, I've decided to take a week off during the Lunar New Year (February 15th to 22nd) to rest and spend time with my family.
I will return on February 23rd, 2026. During this break, I will prepare many new chapters to post regularly upon my return. So please look forward to it!
Wishing you a warm, joyful, and wonderful holiday season!