Player World
As the wishes flashed across the holographic screens, the speakers' actual words appeared on the screen.
Hearing Rola's voice again after several game versions, Chen Xiyao felt tears welling up in her eyes.
[What a simple, unpretentious wish!]
[She's just a child! What has she done wrong? She's barely even eighteen!]
[Thank goodness Mihoyo didn't pull some "sword soul dispersal" plot twist.]
[Even though she's from Mondstadt, she's still willing to help us when we're struggling in Inazuma...]
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Within the Plane of Euthymia, Lumine's strength surged after obtaining "their" wishes. She faced Ei again, and for a time, they fought evenly.
Yae Miko watched from the sidelines, her emotions a tangled web.
In the end, Ei's will couldn't withstand the collective desires of the people. She had lost...
"You've lost, Ei..."
Ei: "..."
"Yes, I've lost..."
"Why couldn't you trust your people, trust in the power of their wishes?"
"Those wishes have transcended distance, transcended time and space. They have become something no one can extinguish."
Under the combined persuasion of Yae Miko and Lumine, Ei relented.
"Since I've been defeated by your plan, I will abolish the Vision Hunt Decree according to your wishes."
"But regarding eternity—whether this nation should move forward—I still need time to consider."
Yae Miko: "Oh dear, the one who's been acting like a child all along has been you, Ei."
-
When Lumine emerged from the Plane of Euthymia, she saw the Resistance members, Yuna, and Paimon waiting for her.
Seeing Lumine return safely, Paimon's constant anxiety finally eased.
"Traveler, I'm so glad you're okay!"
Little Paimon leaped into Lumine's arms. "So, so? Did Yae Miko's plan work?"
Lumine told everyone that the Electro Archon had agreed to abolish the Vision Hunt Decree. The Resistance members present erupted in cheers.
Kazuha and Gorou exchanged glances and high-fived in celebration.
As members of the Resistance, their fight had always been against the Vision Hunt Decree, not the Electro Archon herself.
Nor could they ever truly challenge the Raiden Shogun. They all understood their limitations; if the Raiden Shogun had truly unleashed her full power, the Resistance would have been annihilated in an instant.
The aftermath proceeded smoothly.
Gorou reorganized his troops, stationing them on standby outside Narukami Island. After Kujou Sara awoke, the Raiden Shogun summoned her away.
The Visions seized from the people and embedded in the Statue of the Omnipresent God were all returned.
With their Visions restored, the Resistance withdrew entirely from Narukami Island, returning to their base in Tatarasuna.
Arataki Itto's Vision was also returned by Kujou Sara.
Reunited with his Vision, Itto was as excited as a child, hugging it and planting several enthusiastic kisses on it.
Yuna, coerced by her Second Sister, Kuki Shinobu, reluctantly returned home.
"Sis, Second Sister, dear Sister! You promised you'd plead my case!"
Before stepping through the gate, Yuna double-checked with her Second Sister.
Kuki Shinobu found her sister's timid, hesitant demeanor rather amusing.
This girl dared to disrupt the Vision Hunt Decree Vision Hunt Ceremony, joined the Resistance, threw herself into the war, and even withstood the Raiden Shogun's Musou no Hitotachi...
Yet now, this fearless warrior is cowering at the mere thought of going home.
Yuna's fear wasn't unfounded. Even before entering the courtyard, she spotted her mother standing there, broomstick in hand, waiting for her.
"Hurry up and come inside! What are you doing just standing there?"
Yuna exchanged a glance with her Second Sister before following her into the courtyard with unsteady steps.
Once inside, Yuna discovered that her mother wasn't alone. Her father and Big Sister were also seated nearby, all staring at her as if she were on trial in court.
Her mother tossed aside the broomstick and strode directly toward Yuna.
Instinctively, Yuna covered her ears and retreated behind her Second Sister.
But to her shock, Kuki Shinobu, who had promised to protect her, actually sidestepped away...
Yuna stared at her Second Sister in disbelief, but Kuki Shinobu merely shrugged.
I could stop Father, but Mother...
Forget it. I think our little sister needs a memorable lesson.
"Mom, easy! My ears are gonna fall off! They're gonna fall off!"
Damn it! Why does everyone love pinching my ears so much?!
-
After some time, Lumine and Paimon were invited to visit the Grand Narukami Shrine.
There, they encountered Yuna, who was visiting as a guest.
Though calling it a visit, it would be more accurate to say she was there to cook delicious food.
After finishing their conversation with Yae Miko, both Paimon and Lumine consciously stayed behind.
It had been ages since they last tasted Yuna's cooking.
Ever since leaving Tatarasuna for Narukami Island, Yuna hadn't cooked much, and their paths rarely crossed. With their recent busy schedules, this rare opportunity was too good to pass up.
"Paimon, come try this!"
Under the pretense of helping, little Paimon dashed into the kitchen. Yuna, understanding the little one's intentions, occasionally let her taste this and sample that.
"Speaking of which, we haven't seen the Raiden Shogun in ages. Ever since that battle at Tenshukaku, she hasn't appeared before the public."
Paimon, still munching away, asked:
"Is Yuna worried about the Raiden Shogun?"
"Yeah, to the Raiden Shogun, our actions back then must have seemed like betrayal. I don't know if she refuses to see us or simply doesn't want to come out."
Paimon: "Hmm..."
Paimon wasn't sure either. She'd have to talk to Lumine about this later and ask Yae Miko for more insight.
Yuna had prepared a lot of sweets this time. The question was whether Yae Miko would bring some over to Ei.
As of now, the Raiden Shogun's Story Quest still hadn't been updated. Considering that quests and time were aligned in this world, Ei might still need some time to emerge from the Plane of Euthymia.
It would also be some time before the Inazuma Sakoku Decree was lifted.
They'd just have to wait patiently. After all, they'd already endured so much waiting.
"Paimon, everything's almost ready. Go get everyone!"
With her mouth stuffed full, Paimon zipped out like a shot.
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Liyue, The Chasm.
Mu Qingge and Yelan ventured into the depths of The Chasm and indeed discovered numerous remnants of the Abyss.
However, they made no further breakthroughs.
After investigating the Abyss's depths for so long without encountering any malice, the ever-vigilant pair inevitably began to relax their guard.
To expedite their investigation, they often split up, agreeing to meet back at the same location at a set time.
But this time, their rendezvous went awry.
At the appointed time, Yelan arrived at their agreed-upon meeting place and waited for a long while, but Mu Qingge never showed up.
Growing anxious, she hurried toward the area where Mu Qingge had been exploring earlier, searching for hours without finding a trace.
Knowing Mu Qingge's character, Yelan was certain she wouldn't be so unreliable on such an important matter. Something significant and beyond her control must have prevented her from making the rendezvous.