【You have successfully reached an agreement with Orobas】
【He has promised to fulfill his agreement with Tenryou before issuing a divine decree to the people of Watatsumi, allowing them to change allegiances】
【In exchange, you are required to provide a place of shelter】
【This poses no difficulty for you】
【Perhaps your arrival has given Orobas the final push】
【After this conversation, the Great Serpent begins preparing for war, determined to train the weak sea people into formidable warriors】
【When everything is ready, it will be the time for Watatsumi Island to wage war against Inazuma】
【But these matters have nothing to do with you for now】
【You return to the surface. Shobu curiously asks about your conversation with the Watatsumi Omikami, but you easily steer the topic away】
【Over the next few days, you are guided by the Tsukiyo and Shobu sisters, enjoying the beautiful sights of Watatsumi Island】
【Your relationship with them has significantly improved】
【Half a month later】
【You prepare to leave Watatsumi Island for your final destination】
【Inazuma Island】
【You bid farewell to Shobu, who is reluctant to let you go, and to Tsukiyo, who remains silent but expresses everything through her eyes】
Even without actively pursuing them, your Sea King talent seems to work effortlessly.
In just over half a month, the twin sisters have eyes only for you.
The East Mountain King, who was originally infatuated with them, is likely to suffer the same tragic fate as in the original timeline.
【Soon, you depart from Watatsumi Island】
【With the recommendation of the head of the Konda Clan, you easily pass through Yashiori Island. He enthusiastically sends Munetomo soldiers to escort you safely through Chinju Forest】
【You set foot on Inazuma Island】
【Unlike the locked-down Inazuma of two thousand years later, the people here are full of life and vigor. They thrive under the protection of the Great Narukami Ogosho】
【You bid farewell to the Munetomo soldiers who escorted you and traverse the White Fox Village alone】
Unlike Sumeru and Liyue, Inazuma has its own unique beauty.
The gentle breeze carries the fragrance of cherry blossoms, their petals blanketing the island like clouds.
If you’re not careful, you’ll be showered with a flurry of them, covering you from head to toe.
【You admire the scenery. Occasionally, foxes leap across the plains, disappearing like arrows into the forest】
【In the distance, the majestic Yashiori Mountain touches the sky. Occasionally, a streak of light flashes across the horizon】
【You know these are the Tengu, friendly yokai who reside in the mountains. They have not been purged and live peacefully here, choosing to live in seclusion】
【It doesn’t take long to cross the White Fox Village. You are surprised to encounter more than twenty yokai in just half an hour】
【You marvel at the wildness of this era. It’s truly a paradise for yokai】
【You intend to enter Inazuma City, but even before you reach it, your reputation as a great Onmyoji has already preceded you】
【The head of the Konda Clan is your best publicist】
【As soon as you enter the city, countless nobles flock to you. Some seek your help to exorcise spirits, others seek your divination and fortune-telling, while others seek your expertise in the Five Elements and Feng Shui】
【You choose three requests at random and fulfill them without accepting any payment. People are amazed by your selfless nobility and pursue you even more fervently】
【But you set a rule: you only fulfill three requests each day, chosen randomly regardless of age, gender, wealth, or poverty】
【After half a month, your fame has reached almost everyone in Inazuma City. It has even spread to the Tenshukaku】
【It is said that the Narukami has taken an interest in you after hearing about the presence of such a figure in Inazuma City】
【People call you the Onmyoji Master. They are amazed by your ability to subdue the great yokai, Akaushi and Hifumi, and make them guard your home】
【Unbeknownst to you, you gradually become integrated into Inazuma City, becoming one of its most famous legends】
【Then, one day】
【Inazuma welcomes its annual festival】
【As the most lively festival, the entire city embraces the celebration】
【Such an atmosphere naturally draws you in】
【That night, you arrive at the festival grounds, blending into the endless crowd】
【Whether it’s two thousand years ago in the present or in the future, people will forget their sorrows. They bury those memories and only taste them in solitude】
【At this moment, you see them laughing, excitedly jumping at the sight of fireworks crafted by the family who studies deep-sky meteors】
【Young boys and girls steal shy glances at each other. They awkwardly hold hands, embrace, and then kiss…】
【Perhaps one day, humans and yokai can coexist here. There will be no more fear and separation, but only mutual integration】
【Congratulations】
【You vaguely perceive some deeper rules related to playing the role of the Hyakki Yakou's ruler. Your portrayal score has slightly increased】
Huh?
You never expected that just by letting your mind wander, you would touch upon the laws of simulated role-playing.
So, this great Onmyoji identity that you casually created might come in handy later.
【Lost in thought about important matters, you unknowingly leave the bustling crowd and arrive at a quiet, deserted slope】
【Just as you are about to take in the entire festival from here and enjoy your solitude, you encounter a beautiful woman wearing a mask】
【Upon seeing you, she appears surprised to find another person here】
【But after a brief moment of astonishment, the beautiful silver-haired woman, wearing a mask with fox-like eyes, greets you first】
【Amidst the fireworks that bloom and fade like real flowers high in the sky, this is your first encounter with her】
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