People in Xumi: I am really not the Dragon King

Chapter 479 Thunder General: The Blonde Traveler? ...Just a single slash.

"Logistics?? Are you kidding me? What kind of logistics is this?"

"——Dong dong dong"

"—Are you there? Yuan Shang, come over for dinner!"

Hana-sanri: ?

Who is this? Are all Inazuma kids this cheerful these days? Am I out of touch?

"—They're here, Miss Yoomiya. Please wait a moment, I'll bring two 'friends' with me first."

"—Huh? A friend? So you have new friends? Please, please, please let me meet them!"

Showing no sign of distress, the girl outside the door responded in an even more lively tone upon hearing that she would be meeting new friends.

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Shaking his head, Lin Feng sighed, "As expected of Inazuma, one of the few fire element holders." Regarding the performance of Yoru, the extroverted king, Lin Feng could only say that he was performing consistently well.

He gently moved the futon he was on backward, and lifted Xiaobai by the back of the neck with one hand to stand up.
Hearing the knocking at the door, he looked at Hana Sanri beside him and extended his invitation:
"—The filthy perspective has trapped you in your past memories for hundreds of years, but your experiences during that time are almost entirely blank."

"Let's go, let's take advantage of this time and go see Inazuma now. In a few days, our lives may not be so peaceful."

"Well, of course, it doesn't necessarily have to be the way it is now."

"—After talking for so long, your knowledge of bloodlines and demonic arts should have been fully restored. If you don't want to be called 'Fox Deity,' Miss Hanahara can simply choose any form you like and transform yourself."

Even a fox demon can master the art of transformation, so the myriad transformations that the White Star Fox once possessed must have been far more profound.

Convinced that a little time would be enough for Hua Sanli to conceal the truth, Lin Feng left the room and went to open the door at Xiao Gong's urging.

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With the countdown to its appearance underway, the white fox, who hadn't initially thought there was anything wrong, suddenly stiffened after quickly adjusting its magic.

It's like someone with decision-making difficulties facing a huge menu.

Faced with the countless transformation methods that suddenly appeared in his mind, Hana Sanri, who hadn't used demonic arts for a very long time, hesitated to speak, and a hint of confusion and bewilderment appeared on her delicate face beneath her fox ears.

"Wow, what adorable little foxes! So this is what Mr. Yuanshang meant by 'friend'? Can I touch them?"

"It feels like foxes with this coloration only exist in legends. According to stories my dad used to tell, white foxes haven't been seen for a very, very long time."

A moment later, in front of the door.

Xiaogong, who had originally planned to greet his new friend immediately, was surprised to see the two small white foxes on the young man's shoulder and huddled by the door behind him. He never expected things to turn out this way.

"Well, actually I was a little surprised too."

"However, I'm sorry, my friend is a bit afraid of people. If she doesn't want to get bitten, I'm afraid Miss Yoomiya's wish will be in vain."

Hana Sanri: "."

After all that agonizing, how did it end up like this? Or perhaps it's a failed attempt at change?

Suddenly, I realized that my memories and my current situation were not the same thing. I shouldn't be so confident about using those sorcery spells that I haven't used in centuries.

It lowered its tail, meeting the surprised gaze of the young man ahead, a gaze that seemed to ask, "So you like being like this?"

Not wanting to reveal the shameful fact that the change had failed, the little fox, who had been lingering by the door for a long time, sighed humanely and resignedly walked to the other side.

A few days later, Inazuma Castle.

Spring is turning into summer, and the sun is shining brightly.
The low-rise buildings, simple and natural yet highlighting the lives of the residents, are scattered in a well-organized manner throughout the most prosperous area of ​​Inazuma, reflecting history.

At the entrances of shops and along both sides of the road, perhaps it was the preference of the gods themselves and their retinue, but cherry blossoms that never faded adorned the street corners, scattering countless crimson petals.

Unlike the traveling party happily collecting 'ingredients' on the outskirts of town, the pedestrians in Inazuma Castle, despite the pleasant scenery, clearly had little interest in admiring the flowers.

".?"

"Hmm, that's strange. Has something happened?"

"Why does everyone seem so tense today? Thomas, who was supposed to come with us, still hasn't shown up."

He scratched his head, looking puzzled. He had just bought some recipes from Kinami Restaurant in Hanamisaka that required cherry blossom petals.

Originally, they only planned to collect some cherry blossom hydrangeas while waiting for Thomas, but now they have almost filled a bag, and Thomas, who was supposed to meet them, still hasn't come.

"Hmm, with so many Shogunate soldiers walking around, Paimon has a bad feeling. Could something really have happened to Thomas?"

Paimon vaguely sensed something from the atmosphere around him and the movements of the guards, and looked at Ying beside him with concern.

"It shouldn't be that he doesn't know how."

"The Society's Chief Minister is one of the Three Chief Ministers, holding a very high position. Moreover, we have witnessed before that Thomas himself is very capable in reconnaissance and disguise."

"Unless it was a premeditated and deliberate targeting, I can't think of anyone who could harm him under normal circumstances, unless..."

The blonde girl paused slightly, looking at the unprecedentedly active Shogunate guards in front of her, and suddenly thought of something.

"Hmm? What's wrong? Ying, why are you looking at those guards?"

？ ！！

"—Wait! Thomas is a magistrate, so what if he was arrested by the other two magistrates?"

A terrible possibility immediately came to mind.
Paimon froze, remembering their current status as wanted criminals, and nervously looked around several times.

"No need to look, there's no ambush, but to be on the safe side, it's best not to go to the original shelter yet."

"Judging from the current situation, Thomas is most likely in some trouble, but even if something unexpected happens, our movements should not have been detected by the Shogunate army yet."

We can only confirm that the news of their coming here was not leaked, but the information is so severely lacking that it is difficult to deduce the cause and effect of the event.

After closing his eyes and checking the time through the Void System, he discovered that Thomas was already very, very late.
Looking at the Inazuma residents who were clearly planning to participate in some special event, Ying thought for a moment and decided to take Paimon over to find someone to ask.

Meanwhile, at the castle tower, the once spacious and empty central area, where only the shogun sat alone, was now unusually bustling.

As the head of the household, Tianling, who upholds the nine virtues of filial piety, is impeccably dressed and arrives with a beaming smile to report on the current state of the nation.

The blond young man behind him, who was unconscious and bound hand and foot, was undoubtedly Thomas, who was originally supposed to meet with Ying and Paimon.

"—Lord Grand Master, the Tenryo Magistrate has lived up to expectations and successfully captured this cunning stranger. Today, we may openly conduct an 'eye hunt' on him."

"—The Fools have immense faith in the General's 'Eternity,' and have helped us capture numerous hidden holders of the Eye of God, bringing the total to over a hundred now."

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"From the moment it was completed, the Thousand-Armed and Hundred-Eyed God statue has symbolized the supreme majesty of the gods and their 'eternal' will."

"Only today, when these last few Eyes of God are embedded into the statue, and the people gaze upon this Eye of God from the Magistrate's Office, will they truly understand our determination to pursue eternity."

With burning eyes and high spirits, after so much effort, he finally delivered a highly effective warning to the biggest obstacle—the society's adherence to its principles.

Kujo Takayuki thought of the other person's overly protected young lady, and even hoped that the loyal and righteous person would be present at the scene of the eye hunt:
—He was so well protected by that sly boy that he became too naive.
If this "White Heron Princess" dares to openly oppose eternity, then the three doctrines might just become two doctrines.
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"He has injuries not sustained in battle. What is the reason for this? It cannot be concealed."

His expression remained unchanged, and he did not react much to the old man's words.

Noticing that something hadn't been reported, the general at the front cast an inquiring glance at him.

"Shogun, you are wise. Although this man comes from a foreign land, he has worked diligently for the Shogunate and the shogunate for many years. Now he has become a permanent enemy, which is a great loss to the shogunate."

"We have learned that he has recently been in contact with a pair of wanted criminals, and this change is likely due to their instigation."

This is merely a necessary procedure to prevent such a situation from recurring and thus jeopardizing eternity.

Having prepared his response in advance, Kujo Takayuki remained completely calm.

"A wanted criminal? What is the charge?"

"—Reporting to the Grand Master, the charge is 'colluding with the Abyss,' which triggered the invasion of Abyssal demons."

"abyss."

"Elaborate."

Open your eyes, look ahead,
Upon hearing this charge, General Thunder, who had remained expressionless until now, finally showed a flicker of emotion.

"Yes, Lord Dagosho."

"As far as I know, since that blond traveler came to Inazuma, the frequency of invasions by abyssal monsters has increased significantly. The attackers are mostly black hounds, which come in packs and are extremely powerful."

"In addition, when they were on the island, an executive officer of the Fools was injured by him and the Abyss monsters. Those monsters were obedient to him. Based on this, it can be inferred that this person must be a spy or even a leader of the Abyss Order."

"According to our investigation, the attack on the Northern Bank a few days ago, which has been providing a lot of assistance to the people, was most likely carried out by this person."

"—This is a portrait provided by the Fools. Please take a look."

"Their distinctive features and clothing, which differ from those of the people of the seven kingdoms, make them the greatest obstacle to eternal peace."

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"I see. I'll remember that."

"The majesty of thunder is most sublime. The guide to the abyss is but a 'single'."

He took the portrait, glanced at the girl and the white floating objects in it,

The general, whose expression finally changed, nodded and gave his response amidst Kujo Takayuki's tense movements.

"Um, Mr. Yamashita, Ms. Hanahara? Are you sure you saw a blond young man with a foreign appearance being taken away by soldiers?"

"And if we keep going forward, will we really see General Thunder and the person we're looking for?"

Outside the castle tower, the streets were a little quieter than usual.

The strange floating object, having undergone a series of disguises, blinked and looked at the two "kind people" it had encountered with a hint of suspicion:
—Not to mention that both Hana-san-ri and Yamashita-san always wore fox masks and knew far more than ordinary people,
The fact that they walked so strangely without being noticed by anyone gave the white furry creature, who was afraid of ghosts, a strong sense of unease.

"Heh, of course, this is Inazuma City. Under the watchful eyes of the Thunder God, you two need not worry that we will harm you."

"—Today is the day the Thousand-Armed, Hundred-Eyed Statue is officially adorned with one hundred divine eyes, and the gods themselves will personally conduct the eye hunt."
According to one of my "friends," the source of the hundredth Eye of God was the current Housekeeper, a blond young man with a Mondstadt face.

She smiled faintly, already anticipating what would happen today.
Before leaving, Lin Feng borrowed a pseudonym from a certain Abyss Apostle and brought Hana Sanri along to meet his old friend.

"If I'm not mistaken, you two aren't from the Shogunate, are you? What's your reason for participating in the Eye Hunting Ceremony?"

I had a vague feeling that these two guys wearing fox masks had a strange sense of alienation from everyone around them, and it was even more unbelievable that I could get this kind of information from just anyone on the street.

Unlike Paimon, who was unsuspecting, Ying was even somewhat worried that this was a trap left by the shogunate.

"You two don't need to be nervous. This is actually my request, and the reason is simply to take a look at 'her' old friend."

The voice was gentle, yet it could subtly evoke emotions in the listener.

Sensing the doubt in the girl's heart, Hana-sanri, dressed in a shrine maiden outfit and wearing a fox mask, spoke up to explain.

"I don't quite understand, but seeing a god should be a good thing, right? So why is it like this?"

On the way here, it was confirmed that the two people beside them were most likely like them, with somewhat "illegal" identities, but everything else was still a mystery.
Considering that the other party might simply be there to watch the ceremony, Paimon ultimately decided against delving into what the "fox mask duo" were up to.

"Yes, in most cases, meeting a deity will bring about a turning point in the current predicament, and in a few cases, it can even completely change one's fate."

"Although I don't know what you two will do after encountering the gods, I wish you good luck in any case."

As you walk, you arrive at the entrance of the castle tower. Looking up, you can see the uniquely designed Hundred-Eyed God statue in front of you.

Turning around, we bid farewell to the little blond boy who was about to embark on a magnificent journey.
Lin Feng waved goodbye to the couple with heartfelt sincerity and offered his best wishes before leaving.

(End of this chapter)