"You two are…?"
Kitsune Saigu looked at Raiden Makoto and Raiden Ei with some confusion.
"Hm? It's nothing. We're just a little curious."
Raiden Makoto smiled at her, while Raiden Ei remained silent—though her eyes were full of curiosity as well.
"It's not like we did anything today. I just accompanied him around Narukami Island."
"Ai, let me tell you, you didn't see his expression…"
Moments later, silvery laughter rang out from Tenshukaku.
"A…a-choo!!"
Jiang Yan rubbed his nose, baffled.
Huh? I can still catch a cold?
Don't tell me someone is gossiping about me behind my back?
"Sir, your Unagi Chazuke is ready."
At that moment, the restaurant owner placed Jiang Yan's food on the table.
"Oh, thanks!"
Jiang Yan accepted the meal and tossed the earlier thought aside.
Whatever. Eating comes first!
The next morning, Jiang Yan stepped out of his room.
"Mmm~ what a wonderful day again!"
He stretched lazily as he muttered to himself.
The matters at the General Affairs Bureau were almost finished—another three or four days and he'd leave Inazuma for the next nation.
He also needed to use this time to clear out the remaining treasure chests across Inazuma!
After yesterday's exploration, he had basically finished with Narukami Island.
Hmm… today, let's head to Kannazuka!
Kannazuka—meaning Tatarasuna and the Kujou Encampment.
Jiang Yan's goal for today was to explore these two regions!
Hopefully he'd find something good!
Just as he was about to set off, he suddenly sensed something and turned his head.
He narrowed his eyes slightly.
Is that… the electro twin?
Noting the purple braided ponytail sticking out from behind a corner, Jiang Yan didn't know what to say.
Seriously?
Is stalking people just a hobby for Inazumans now?!
And another thing!
Raiden Ei, if you leave that iconic braid sticking right out, how much do you want me to notice you?!
He suddenly felt that Kitsune Saiguu's concealment skills were far superior.
At least he could only sense her—he couldn't see her.
But this one? That signature giant braid…
This was exactly why Jiang Yan could instantly distinguish Raiden Makoto from Raiden Ei.
Though the two looked nearly identical, one feature made them easy to tell apart:
Raiden Makoto wore her hair loose,
while Raiden Ei preferred that giant braided ponytail.
And Raiden Ei seemed to realize Jiang Yan was looking her way.
Her purple braid twitched and shrank even deeper behind the corner, as if terrified of being discovered.
What a silly girl…
Seeing Ei hide like a startled quail, Jiang Yan couldn't help but laugh.
After a while, he decided to ignore her.
If she wanted to follow him, then let her follow.
What a bunch of strange Inazumans…
Thinking this, he tapped his right foot on the ground and shot into the sky.
After he left, Raiden Ei peeked out from behind the corner and let out a sigh of relief.
Whew, that was close!
Good thing I hid fast enough!
She had no idea Jiang Yan had already noticed her. She even looked relieved.
Then, after glancing left and right to make sure no one else was nearby, she turned into a streak of violet lightning and chased after him.
Kujou Encampment.
With a thunderous crash, a wooden giant descended from the sky, instantly crushing the monsters below.
All the nearby monsters swarmed toward it.
The wooden dragon coiled around the giant's neck roared out, tearing savagely into the horde.
Sitting atop the giant's head, Jiang Yan watched as the wooden dragon shredded one monster after another.
Once the last monster was gone, the exquisite chest before him flashed with light and unlocked.
Ahem~ done!
The wooden dragon picked up the chest with its mouth and respectfully offered it to Jiang Yan.
He took it with satisfaction and opened it.
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining: Immortal World Blueprint – Flying Boat Crafting Method!]
[Notice: Flying boat materials have been replaced with conventional Teyvat materials!]
Jiang Yan's eyes lit up!
Well, well, well—
Who would've thought a tiny exquisite chest could yield something this good?!
He'd been worrying for a long time about not being able to establish an air force.
Even though Guizhong and Cloud Retainer had been researching tirelessly, creating a long-distance manned flying mechanism wasn't easy.
Even the Floating Life Stones he got from Moon Carver were nearly used up.
But this flying boat?
This was exactly what he needed!
The air force was finally within reach!
He envisioned tens of thousands of flying boats and sky-vessels surging forward beneath the Holy Oathbreaker sword he wielded.
That momentum!
That spectacle!
Just thinking about it felt incredible!
In a great mood, Jiang Yan handed the chest to Little White.
Then he looked toward the trees behind him.
And there it was—that unmistakable giant braid.
Jiang Yan chuckled and called out:
"Hey! Yes, you—the one hiding behind that tree! After watching for so long, how about you come out already?"
The purple braid jolted violently.
I've been found!
Raiden Ei's eyes widened in shock.
H-he actually noticed me!
What do I do, what do I do, what do I do?!
Jiang Yan watched the braid tremble nonstop.
After a while, a woman with shifty eyes emerged.
"I mean… Ei, if you're going to follow me, just follow me. No need to hide."
He sighed helplessly.
"Th-that…"
Ei looked away, completely flustered after being caught.
Jiang Yan was genuinely curious. Ever since he arrived in Inazuma, Ei had always seemed… a little silly.
It was his first time seeing this expression on her face.
"K-Kitsune Saiguu had matters to attend to today, so she told me to come instead."
Ei hesitated before finally speaking.
"Oh… Kitsune Saiguu's arrangement, huh…"
"You could've just told me. No need to stalk me from behind."
He didn't voice the rest, only muttered it inwardly.
"Well, fine then. You can be my guide today."
Seeing that he wasn't angry at all, Ei froze.
"Eh?"
She'd expected him to blow up.
"What do you mean 'eh'? Come along. No need to hide behind trees."
Jiang Yan said with a smile.
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