Chapter 154. Sara and Ayato
Futsu Mitama felt an immense terror approaching. This was his intuition warning him that something bad was about to happen.
Finally, Futsu Mitama instinctively looked at Raiden Makoto, only to find Raiden Makoto gazing ahead, gently observing everything in Inazuma below.
It was as if she had no ill intentions, merely admiring the scenery.
But Futsu Mitama trusted his instincts, and he was also very intelligent. Although his brain mostly didn't think due to the presence of Aila and Kuki Shinobu, there was one situation Futsu Mitama was very clear about: the successive retirement of the First Archon was a default situation.
Before joining the Chat Group, Raiden Makoto had actually intended to use them to help Raiden Ei mature.
For this, she had deliberately not allowed Raiden Ei to join the Chat Group, having Futsu Mitama, Yae Miko, and others assist the resistance and train the Watatsumi Island forces to gather popular support.
Of course, her plan ultimately failed.
After Raiden Ei discovered Raiden Makoto was still alive, she did mature, but some things she just couldn't do, and forcing her wouldn't help.
Therefore, a helpless Raiden Makoto then used the Chat Group to command Raiden Ei and Yae Miko, thereby making Inazuma better.
But this did not mean she didn't want to slack off, nor that she had given up on cultivating Raiden Ei.
'Could it be?!'
At this moment, a flash of lightning streaked through Futsu Mitama's mind; he suddenly realized something.
Raiden Makoto might have given up on cultivating Raiden Ei, and instead wanted to train him?!
This idea was a topic Futsu Mitama had seen in his previous life.
It was about whether, if the son was useless, one could only train the grandson to inherit the family business.
How similar this situation was to the current scene in Inazuma.
Raiden Ei was useless, Yae Miko could be given important tasks, but she couldn't be Raiden Shogun, after all, strength was a major drawback.
And isn't it a coincidence? Currently, there's a successor with decent strength and good reputation. Why not train him to the death?
Therefore, Futsu Mitama instantly understood Raiden Makoto's intentions and decided that after today, he would not return to Inazuma if he could help it!
What a joke! You two Raiden Shogun, both in your prime, are managing things, yet you want a child like me, not even twenty years old, to manage Inazuma?
Compared to Raiden Makoto and Raiden Ei, two women who started thousands of years ago, Futsu Mitama was truly a "minor."
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While Futsu Mitama was secretly on guard, Raiden Makoto and the others hurried towards Tenshukaku.
At the same time, the heads of the Three Commissions also received Yae Miko's order and rushed towards Tenshukaku.
It's just... Kamisato Ayato felt a bit strange. He didn't quite understand why Guuji-sama asked him to bring his younger sister.
Yes, in the message Yae Miko sent to Kamisato Ayato, she specifically instructed him to bring Kamisato Ayaka to this meeting.
Kamisato Ayato was very confused, because according to Inazuma's rules, outsiders were not allowed into Tenshukaku, except for the heads of the Three Commissions.
This was an unwritten rule.
Even the Shogun's direct Okuzume couldn't enter Tenshukaku casually, unless there were special circumstances.
Yet this time, Guuji-sama asked him to bring his younger sister. What was going on?
Kamisato Ayato couldn't figure out the situation. He didn't have enough clues, and even if he was exceptionally intelligent, he couldn't deduce a reason.
However, Kamisato Ayato knew that Guuji-sama must have a deeper meaning in doing this, and he didn't need to overthink it.
Therefore, Kamisato Ayato called Ayaka and Thoma, and they walked together towards Tenshukaku.
Upon arriving at Tenshukaku, Thoma waited outside, while Kamisato Ayato and Kamisato Ayaka walked inside Tenshukaku.
The Okuzume at the entrance briefly checked Kamisato Ayato and Kamisato Ayaka's identities, then allowed them to pass.
Clearly, they had also received orders and knew that Kamisato Ayaka was one of the people allowed into Tenshukaku today.
On their way in, the siblings also encountered Hiiragi Chisato, the head of the Kanjou Commission.
"Miss Ayaka, why are you here?"
Hiiragi Chisato looked at Kamisato Ayaka with some surprise, clearly not expecting her to be able to enter Tenshukaku.
"Guuji-sama called me here."
Kamisato Ayaka showed a gentle smile. She actually knew very well why she was here.
It was entirely because Lady Makoto had been resurrected, and they were having an offline meeting.
After all, Lady Makoto was also very curious about what she looked like in reality.
"Is that so?"
Hiiragi Chisato said no more after hearing this, because it was fine as long as Guuji-sama allowed it.
At the same time, Hiiragi Chisato was also very curious as to what kind of matter could make Guuji-sama bring Miss Ayaka along?
To be honest, Hiiragi Chisato envied Kamisato Ayaka's current situation. She had her brother to protect her and was also good friends with the next Raiden Shogun, Futsu Mitama.
After all, the Yashiro Commission and the Futsu Family were once in an attached relationship, and their ties were close.
Although she was indeed friends with Futsu Mitama, due to her father and the Kanjou Commission's actions, Hiiragi Chisato could be said to be treading carefully in today's Inazuma.
She tried her best to handle every matter, but she also knew in her heart that she was far inferior to the two heads, Kamisato Ayato and Kujou Sara.
In terms of handling affairs, she felt she was even less capable than Kamisato Ayaka, the Shirasagi Himegimi.
Thinking of this, Hiiragi Chisato sighed quietly in her heart, wondering when these days would end.
"What are you doing here? Aren't you going in yet?"
At this moment, a familiar female voice came from behind. The three looked back and saw Kujou Sara walking over with a calm expression.
This surprised Kamisato Ayaka, Kamisato Ayato, and Hiiragi Chisato.
Given Kujou Sara's work ethic and her constant presence in Inazuma City, shouldn't she have been ahead of them and already inside Tenshukaku by now?
"We're just about to go in." Kamisato Ayato said with a chuckle, looking at Kujou Sara. "Head of the Kujou Clan, why are you so late?"
Kujou Sara glanced at Kamisato Ayaka, said nothing more, and calmly replied.
"Just dealing with some matters. Something has happened recently on Watatsumi Island. I sent my subordinates to assist there. I originally intended to go myself, but Guuji-sama called me here, presumably to give me instructions, so I came."
Saying this, Kujou Sara walked at the forefront, heading deeper into Tenshukaku. She was clearly a bit impatient.
On one hand, she was anxious. There was news of the Abyss Order on Watatsumi Island.
According to the message from Kazuha, the enemy was very strong, with only one visible member.
But who knew how many enemies the Abyss Order guys had infiltrated? The visible enemy might just be the vanguard.
Secondly, Kujou Sara hadn't seen Raiden Shogun for a long time, and she urgently needed to see Raiden Shogun to sweep away the fatigue in her heart.
According to the Divine Priestess of Watatsumi Island, Kujou Sara urgently needed an energy supplement called 'Raiden Shogun' right now.
"Watatsumi Island?"
Kamisato Ayato also narrowed his eyes slightly, because he had also received first-hand intelligence about what happened there and had sent subordinates to investigate.
What Kamisato Ayato found curious, however, was why the Abyss Order members would go to Watatsumi Island.
And according to the intelligence he had received, that Abyss Order member was preparing to leave using a ship from Watatsumi Island.
It was just unexpected that they would encounter Kazuha and Scaramouche, which led to their accidental exposure.
"What happened on Watatsumi Island?"
Kamisato Ayaka was a bit puzzled. What happened on Watatsumi Island that both her brother and Sara were talking about it?
"Nothing much, just a matter of moderate importance."
Kamisato Ayato smiled, not answering directly.
This matter couldn't be discussed openly. He could talk to his sister slowly when they got home, but here, it wasn't very convenient to speak about it.
Kujou Sara also nodded slightly, likewise not answering directly, because this matter was considered "confidential."
By all accounts, it couldn't be told to Kamisato Ayaka.
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Just like that, the group of four walked into Tenshukaku, and soon arrived at the area where Raiden Shogun often meditated and rested.
Upon entering, Kamisato Ayato, Kujou Sara, and Hiiragi Chisato's eyes widened.
Kamisato Ayaka also feigned surprise~
Because, before their eyes, two "Raiden Shogun" appeared. Futsu Mitama and Yae Miko stood to the side, seemingly conversing in low voices.
"You've arrived."
Raiden Makoto spoke, her voice exceptionally gentle.
She looked at Kujou Sara, Kamisato Ayato, and Hiiragi Chisato, assessing them, then smiled and nodded.
"The current heads of the Three Commissions have quite good spirits."
Through the group livestream, Raiden Makoto had also seen the three heads: Kujou Sara, Kamisato Ayato, and Hiiragi Chisato.
But a group livestream couldn't compare to seeing them in reality.
Seeing these three heads, a trace of emotion and recollection flashed in Raiden Makoto's eyes.
Although 500 years had passed, from them, Raiden Makoto seemed to see the companions who had accompanied her many years ago.
The moment Raiden Makoto spoke, Kamisato Ayato, Kujou Sara, and Hiiragi Chisato all knew that the person before them was not the "Raiden Shogun" they were familiar with.
Because this Raiden Shogun spoke far too gently.
The true Raiden Shogun would not speak so gently, but rather with seriousness and indifference.
"This..."
Kujou Sara's mind was blank. She wanted to say something, but seemed not to know where to begin.
Because her intuition told her that this Raiden Shogun before her was fake, an imposter, not the true "Raiden Shogun."
But the divine power on her, as well as her appearance and the weapon in her hand, all without exception, told her that this one was also Raiden Shogun.
It was fortunate that Raiden Ei hadn't created another "special husk doll." Otherwise, three nearly identical Raiden Shogun appearing before Kujou Sara—
Her brain would probably tremble.
"Let me introduce."
At this moment, Futsu Mitama stepped forward, looking at the three bewildered people, and said.
"This is Baal, which is our Raiden Shogun."
As Futsu Mitama spoke these words, Kujou Sara, Kamisato Ayato, and Hiiragi Chisato became even more bewildered.
They naturally knew that their Raiden Shogun was named Baal, but this gentle voice clearly didn't match the former Raiden Shogun.
Despite their confusion, the three continued to listen, because Futsu Mitama must have his reasons for saying this.
Look, the other Raiden Shogun and Guuji-sama weren't speaking, which was enough to explain everything.
"And she died 500 years ago in Khaenri'ah."
Futsu Mitama then made a shocking statement, indicating that 500 years ago, Raiden Shogun Baal had died in Khaenri'ah.
Raiden Shogun Baal died in Khaenri'ah?! Then who was Raiden Shogun who had ruled for 500 years until now?!
It should be known that in the minds of the people of Inazuma, Raiden Shogun Baal was the First-generation Electro Archon from the establishment of Inazuma until now.
Although Futsu Mitama was the next Raiden Shogun, in the minds of Inazuma's citizens, he was the second Raiden Shogun.
But Futsu Mitama's words instantly caused the three's brains to freeze, and for a moment they didn't know what to say.
Before they could be shocked for long, Futsu Mitama continued.
"Later, Baal's younger sister, Beelzebub, who is Raiden Shogun you are familiar with, took over the responsibility of Raiden Shogun from the deceased Baal."
"She became the new Raiden Shogun, and then began the 500-year process of governing Inazuma."
"As for why their appearances are so similar, it's because they are twin Archons, meaning twin sisters. Baal was skilled in literature but not in combat, and Beelzebub was skilled in combat but not in literature."
Here, Futsu Mitama secretly complained about Beelzebub, meaning Raiden Ei's governance. Compared to Raiden Makoto, it was like night and day.
"..."
Raiden Ei pretended not to hear. She knew it herself, and now that Makoto was resurrected, why bother with so much?
Isn't being a Kagemusha better? Throw all the work to Makoto, Miko, and Futsu Mitama, and she would only be responsible for fighting.
Yae Miko, on the other hand, was secretly smiling. She had already started distributing her work to Futsu Mitama.
"Now." Futsu Mitama looked at the three utterly shocked people and continued. "Through our efforts, Raiden Shogun Baal has been resurrected in a true sense. Miko called you here today to simply explain this matter."
"Because 500 years have passed, she also wanted to meet you, the current heads of the Three Commissions."
Having said this, Futsu Mitama looked at the three who were still in a state of bewilderment and asked.
"Do you have anything else you want to say now? Or any questions, we can answer them for you."
As soon as Futsu Mitama finished speaking, Kamisato Ayato immediately asked.
"Baal... no, did Raiden Shogun's consciousness awaken long ago?"
"Are you asking if the resistance was planned by me?"
Raiden Makoto looked at Kamisato Ayato and smiled.
Kamisato Ayato had been mentioned more than once by Yae Miko and Kamisato Ayaka.
Yae Miko didn't particularly like Kamisato Ayato, but she had to admit that he was extremely efficient and very intelligent, just that his methods were too similar to hers.
Due to the reason that likes repel, Yae Miko didn't particularly like Kamisato Ayato.
Kamisato Ayaka, on the other hand, felt that her elder brother was very capable, able to handle everything steadily and surely, and during the resistance period, the small-scale Kamisato Ayato, upon learning that Futsu Mitama and Yae Miko had joined the resistance, also provided intelligence and material support.
From this, it could be seen that he was a rare person in Inazuma with a broad perspective.
Therefore, his asking this question seemed very normal to Raiden Makoto.