People in Xumi: I am really not the Dragon King

Chapter 588 Lin Feng: If these fried tofu were given to Navelette, they would most likely be considered murder.
"Phew, now I can finally drink with the old man in peace."

"Friend, thank you so much for helping me. Otherwise, I really wouldn't know how to repay you."

The next day, at Fuchigami Sweet Shop in Inazuma Castle.

A green-skinned man with a sake bottle in his hand sincerely thanked Lin Feng in front of the dessert shop.

Without a doubt, he was referring to Rosalyn, who is currently in custody, and the solution yesterday was something he had pleaded for beforehand.

But at first, Wendy was just trying to get his friend to give him a chance to make amends; he never expected it to go so smoothly.
Wendy, thinking of something, immediately looked up at Lin Feng beside her and asked:
"Friend, I remember you've never had a very good impression of the Fools' Enforcers, right? Especially the two they captured this time, whose reputations aren't good in their respective countries."

"But I've been wondering about this for days: why is it that even if I don't plead for them, you won't choose to 'deal with' them like you did with the Doctor's clones?"

Judging from the conditions of confinement and the supplies provided, Wendy felt that even without anyone to care for them, the two executives would most likely just live out their lives alone in that cave.

However, he and the old man owed a favor from five hundred years ago and now wanted to repay it, so they asked for help.

Since his friend didn't know Rosalind from 500 years ago, normally the treatment should have been worse.
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"Heh, that's because you're not the only one pleading for leniency, nor is the old man the only one."

"Although I am indeed unfamiliar with what the 'Lady' was like before she joined the Fools, someone has a fairly strong impression of this genius witch of the Solon school and described her past to me."

"—You agree, don't you, Miss Dashina?"

Turning back, she answered Wendy's question while waving to a little guy who had somehow appeared at the door.

He noticed her arrival during their conversation and greeted her promptly.

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"Good morning."

"Although I expected to be discovered from the beginning, you clearly didn't use any power, right?"

"Is it because you have naturally keen senses? No wonder the little ones all tell me you're very good at hide-and-seek."

They had barely arrived when they were discovered.
Even though he had deliberately concealed his footsteps and aura, the Tree King was surprised that Lin Feng's perception was still so sharp even without him using his power. Truly worthy of the title.
"Do not."

Realizing the little guy was clearly overthinking things, Lin Feng shook his head, pointing towards the door frame.
"It's just that your braid is showing. Remember to change the direction next time."

"Also, don't play too much with the Lanaro; their skill level doesn't represent everyone."

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"Oh."

He paused briefly, then replied stiffly.

Realizing he had been too relaxed while accompanying Nasita to the festival, the Tree King decided to reflect on this rather unwise behavior.

the other side.

The highest point of Inazuma Castle is the castle tower.

Unaware of the discussions taking place in a small shop in the distance, all the shogunate samurai had already entered a state of war preparedness.

The work of reviving soldiers and civilians must not be neglected; it has been the top priority since the victory in the war.

Facing this final war that everyone has been eagerly anticipating, the Shogunate army and the Kaiki Island army, which have unknowingly become integrated, are working together to discuss tomorrow's tactics as much as possible.

But at this very moment, a certain "general" standing nearby at the assembly point looked utterly worried.

Looking at the warriors about to set off, Goro's brown ears drooped on either side of his head, and even his tail, which had some canine features, looked listless.

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"Good morning, Goro! It's been a while. How have you been?"

"Um, Goro, why do you look so pale? Are you feeling unwell? Should we send Meng and Ying to call a doctor?"

Entering from the main gate, a white fluffy creature followed behind a blonde girl, as if it were common for them to come to the castle tower to discuss work with Kokoro.

But when she finally saw Goro, who had been busy with something lately, she noticed that Goro seemed a little tired before Paimon could even float over with her waving.

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"Huh? Sorry!"

"Don't worry! I'm fine, just a few things on my mind."

He paused slightly, then reacted a beat too late.

Goro looked at his two concerned friends and managed to pull his thoughts away from the chaotic future.

"Are you really okay?"

"Alright, since you insist."

Blinking, Paimon felt that his friend in front of him seemed to have his worries written all over his face, but he couldn't force him to do anything about it, so he could only scratch his head worriedly.

"Speaking of which, Goro, are you in a bad mood because you can't go to fight and have to stay behind to maintain order?"

"Well, Paimon thinks this kind of thing is actually very important. There are so many people at the festival, and if something unexpected happens, it might affect everyone's anticipation."

Floating by, trying her best to comfort her friend in front of her.

Having heard the subsequent battle plans from the Heart Sea, Paimon could only come up with this reason after thinking for a long time.

"Perhaps that's part of the reason, but I actually did a lot of similar work when I was on Haizhi Island, and I know the responsibilities and importance of the back-end personnel."

"Well, let me tell you the real reason for my troubles."

He stopped speaking, looked left and right, trying his best to find the figure of a fox.

Having completely ruled out the possibility of being overheard, Goro finally breathed a long sigh of relief and asked Paimon and Hotaru in front of him:
"Do you think that if you've already agreed to something, you shouldn't go back on your word, especially when everyone is looking forward to it?"

"Although it was something I had promised to do, I still felt it was too difficult for me."

My initial plan was to appear as "General Goro" to encourage the letter writers, but after agreeing, I realized the situation was completely wrong. The name of the project proposal wasn't misspelled; it was...
"Well, it's inevitable to face difficulties, just like wanting to eat grilled pork chops but suddenly finding that you've run out of seasoning."

"Goro, you've always been so brave, you'll definitely be able to solve this problem this time too. Paimon believes in you!"

Somewhat confused about what Goro was saying, Paimon, remembering Goro's recent slump, finally decided to offer encouragement, which was always a safe bet.

"really?"

"Alright, since you all say so, although the situation is somewhat different from what I imagined, it seems we have no choice but to bite the bullet and proceed."

Their last escape route was also cut off.
After realizing that everyone seemed to be expecting him, Goro finally gave up completely.

"Um, is it really that difficult? So what exactly is troubling you, Goro?"

"If it's something confidential and inconvenient to disclose, we can talk to the Divine Child about it, and then you should be able to tell us." Although they had received a notification from the Shogunate, it seemed that they were going to meet a new "partner" next.

But Paimon, observing her friend's behavior, felt it wasn't right to leave Goro alone here. Besides, the head priestess was quite familiar with them, and she and Ying could...
!!!

"No, no need! I can handle it myself! I'll go practice first."
Its brown ears stood up instantly, and even the fur on its tail seemed to be standing on end.

Completely unable to imagine how his two friends would react if they knew he was going to appear as "Miss Sheena," Goro's sense of crisis surged to its peak in an instant, and he decided to get away from here immediately:
"—Then I'll be leaving now, don't worry about me!"

"—By the way. You must be careful of that fox! Don't sign anything she gives you!!"

Recalling the beginning of his tragic fate, Goro, who had just run away after seeing those clothes, was filled with regret and gave a heartfelt piece of advice before running away.

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"Uh, they left? It seems this was indeed a highly confidential matter."

"However, be careful of the Divine Child?"

"Could it be that Goro accidentally signed some kind of indenture, like those characters in light novels who make deals with foxes? That can't be, can it?"

Paimon exchanged a bewildered glance with Ying beside him, completely unaware of what his friend was troubled by.

While it's true that the Divine Child usually likes to joke around, Goro's current demeanor makes it seem like he's about to face something even more terrifying than going to war.
at the same time,

Inside the dessert shop, there are private rooms specifically for entertaining VIP guests.

Lin Feng looked at Ying, who seemed to have gained enlightenment overnight, and realized that the job he had arranged was so effective.

"Hmm? It's all ready?"

"This progress is much faster than I expected."

"I can sense that your resolve is much stronger than before. Would you mind telling me what happened?"

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"Nothing special happened, but I suddenly realized what I had brought to Inazuma before."

"Eternity has always been my pursuit, a promise I made on behalf of the people of Zhenxiang, but the final result is..."

Unable to forget the plight and suffering faced by the people, I sifted through countless memories and, for the first time, experienced from the perspective of the people what the previous shogunate had actually done.

A world completely different from what was described in the report appeared before him.

Shadow suddenly realized that the previous "eternity" could not protect anyone. Apart from the magistrates who profited from it, excessive isolation was an extremely hopeless situation for everyone.

".Is that so?"

"Although I did initially use those memories to help you see Inazuma from another perspective, it seems now that you were very serious when you handled those tasks."

He nodded, somewhat surprised by Ying's recent changes.

Although political talent is indeed difficult to make up for later in life, Lin Feng felt that even if she could not become the top ruler, if things continued like this, Ying might actually grow to a level that matched her divine status and lifespan.

"Alright, since you're so confident, I won't beat around the bush."

"A duel with the general is not something that can be decided overnight. When do you plan to begin?"

"The expeditionary force targeting the secret realm outside the city is about to set off. My suggestion is that you wait until the people have achieved victory before setting off with that hopeful spirit."

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"I also hope to see the people recover and restore order in Inazuma before we start again, but if it is delayed for too long, my confidence may not be as firm as it is now."

"And you once said that as long as I defeat the general, there will be no more obstacles to the 'true' resurrection, just like the people who are preparing right now, me."

She didn't finish her sentence, but Lin Feng knew very well that, given her relationship with "Zhen," being able to suppress it to this point already showed that she had made great progress.

But the perfect time hasn't come yet. Lin Feng shook his head and explained:

"This battle between you and the general is essentially a contest of your will and ideals."

"If two people who are almost identical want to determine a winner, and there is no external intervention, your best weapon is the power of will."

"So, having experienced the previous war, when do you think the people's will will reach its peak?"

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"The highest point? When victory is just around the corner?"

After a moment's thought, Ying looked up and gazed ahead.

"Mostly correct. The darkest hour is just before dawn, while the strongest sense of anticipation is just before a wish is fulfilled."

Lin Feng nodded and continued to explain:

"I doubt you would think that such a large-scale mass resurrection could be completed in the blink of an eye when clearing a secret realm."

"Therefore, after the people defeat the final enemy, the final resurrection ceremony will begin its countdown."
They will have several days to prepare, and the plains surrounding the secret realm will gradually transform into the ritual site, connecting more deeply with the earth's ley lines.

"Under such visible changes, the hope for tomorrow will become the strongest, reaching its peak in the moments before resurrection."

"At that time, not only can you use this power of will to more easily face the general, but this power of faith in the future and resurrection can also help."

He gave a general outline of his plans, but didn't finish his sentence.

To be precise, this ceremony was prepared less for the public and more for the sake of "truth".

Just like the Tree King, Lin Feng plans to use some of the Divine Cherry Blossoms as the initial material for the "True" body, while the pure faith of the people, which is highly united, will serve as the first supplement to maintain her stable state.

"Speaking of which, I haven't asked yet, but are these boxes on the table gifts for me?"

"The packaging is indeed exquisite, but the strong elemental feel..."
A moment later, the interior of the cubicle returned to normal, free from its serious atmosphere.

Lin Feng sensed the excessive lightning element fluctuations emanating from the gift boxes in front of him, and his expression became somewhat subtle, wondering if they contained some seawater from the Boundless Blade Rift.

"Yes, this is the fried tofu that I asked the Divine Child to teach me to make, as a way of repaying you for the desserts you gave me before."

"Although I'm not very confident in my cooking skills, the priestess said that food imbued with heart is the best gift, even more so than taste, so..."

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"Thank you. I truly sensed the overflowing sentiment in your gift. As a 'gift,' the dish you made yourself is indeed very valuable."

"However, we have just had quite a few desserts, so let's postpone enjoying these for now. I will accept them with gratitude."

After a brief silence, he precisely gleaned two key words from Ying's words.

While the saying "a small gift carries great meaning" is indeed logically sound, ...
Lin Feng glanced at the dishes that, if given to Villette, would most likely be considered "murder" by him, and silently added another mark to the pink-haired fox's list.

(End of this chapter)