Genshin Impact: This light novel author doesn't cross the line.

Although she knew it was just sweet talk, Yae no Miko felt a surge of joy in her heart.

"Qianshu, I can't tell you who it was that night right now, but you'll find out later."

Ueno Chiki was speechless. "So I just licked them for nothing? Also, did you wash your feet last night? They smell a bit."

Yae no Miko glared at him angrily. She was a fox spirit, untouched by the dust and grime of the mortal world. How could she possibly have a smell? Besides, she was known for her cleanliness.

"My lady, I will be leaving Inazuma in a couple of days." Ueno Chiki said seriously, abandoning her previous frivolous demeanor.

Yae no Miko sighed inwardly. She knew this day would come sooner or later, but when it actually arrived, she still felt somewhat lost.

"Actually, you could stay in Inazuma forever."

Ueno Chiki shook her head slightly, "If I stay here, it will be difficult for me to reach a level where I can have you all."

Yae no Miko did not try to persuade her any further; she knew this was the truth.

"Have you figured out what to do?" she asked.

"I have some preliminary plans, but they are not yet fully developed." Ueno Chiki smiled slightly, his tone somewhat humble, but his face revealed a strong sense of confidence.

He firmly believed that with his deep understanding of the Genshin Impact world and his foresight of future storylines, he would surely achieve extraordinary success. His heart was filled with anticipation and confidence for the future, as if he could already see himself living happily with Yingmei, Ayaka Kamisato, Yoomiya, Yae no Miko, and others.

After that night at the New Year's Festival, his ideals underwent a dramatic change, transforming him from a novelist who only wanted a peaceful life into an ambitious and scumbag novelist.

"Alright then, little one, work hard! If you can reach the top, then I might just submit to you!"

Her joking words contained genuine emotions.

Ueno Chiki felt a surge of strong emotions; he could hear the deep affection contained in those words. However, some points needed correction.

"Divine Child, please stop calling me little guy, I'm really not little."

"Is that so?" Yae no Miko blinked gently, her fox-like eyes revealing a sly look as she looked at him with a half-smile. "Then how about I show you now?"

Ueno Chiki felt a pang of pain in her heart as she recalled the fatal blow she had just suffered. She wisely chose to decline, saying, "Uh, never mind for now. I have something to do, so I'll be going now."

He got up to leave, and just as he reached the door, he heard Yae no Miko's voice behind him.

"Chiki, before you leave Inazuma, go see Rai Movie."

He seemed frozen in place, his thoughts a jumbled mess. He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself.

The hint given by the Eighth Divine Child was actually quite obvious, but... this... this...

After a long while, he adjusted his mindset. For the past few days, he had been trying to avoid the answer, but now that he understood, he felt relieved.

He no longer hesitated. "Divine Child, I will go."

Then, he walked out with firm steps.

Yae no Miko gazed longingly at his departing figure, and sighed softly, "Kage, this is all I can do for you."

........

Castle tower.

Compared to the bustling and lively Inazuma Castle outside, this place is far too deserted.

Lei sat alone in front of the low seat, idly flipping through the official documents sent by Ayato Kamisato. These documents had already been processed in an orderly manner by the cabinet.

She had believed that her divine wisdom would be helpful in governing Inazuma. However, the reality left her deeply frustrated.

She found her own ideas about handling government affairs to be crude, even somewhat naive, in comparison. The wisdom and meticulousness displayed in these official documents made her feel ashamed of her own shortcomings. Each document embodied the hard work and wisdom of the cabinet members, making Inazuma's governance more perfect.

Inazuma has entered a new era, while she, the deity of the old era, has been confusedly searching for her role and place.

Has my existence continued?

Perhaps they should follow the example of Morax, the Geo Archon of Liyue, and choose to retire, thus transforming the country from a divinely ordained state to one ruled by men.

Just as she was pondering, a member of the Okuzawa clan entered and said, "Reporting to the General, Ueno Senju requests an audience outside the castle tower."

Upon hearing the name Ueno Chiki, Lei Yingdian couldn't help but feel a surge of anticipation and joy. "Let him in," she said, her voice unconsciously carrying a hint of urgency.

Soon, Ueno Chiki appeared before her; the two of them were alone in the vast castle tower.

"Kage, how have you been lately?" Ueno Chiki's tone was filled with deep concern and affection.

Lei Movie never expected that he would address him so intimately. In hundreds of years, this was only the second person besides Yae no Miko to address him like that.

Logically, I should have reminded him to be mindful of his status and not overstep his bounds. However, I didn't reject his address; in fact, I was somewhat pleased.

"Ueno Chiki, what brings you to see me?" she asked in a calm tone.

Looking at her stunningly beautiful married woman face, Ueno Chiki took a deep breath and declared with unwavering determination, "Kage, I love you!"

Chapter 112 You Are My Destiny

"Shadow, I like you!"

These five words struck Lei Yingdian's heart suddenly and violently, like a meteorite.

Her mind was bombarded by this sudden influx of information, leaving it completely blank. Her once clear thinking ability had almost vanished in that instant. All her thoughts seemed to have been stripped away, leaving only an empty white canvas, waiting to be filled with new ideas and emotions.

It was a completely new feeling, an amazing and irresistible feeling.

She didn't know how much time had passed before she finally managed to calm down. She took a deep breath, trying to compose herself.

In her memory, this was the first time she had ever felt so flustered and at a loss.

The woman she once was, no matter what difficulties she encountered, would not hesitate to pull out the heart of her dreams and sever it with a single stroke.

However, the current situation is one she has never encountered in thousands of years.

Faced with Ueno Chiki's confession, she didn't know how to respond. She could only helplessly resist, trying to persuade him with her dry, broken words.

“Ueno Chiki, you should understand that there is an insurmountable gap between humans and gods. The gap between us is too great, so great that your idea is just an unrealistic fantasy.”

She tried to make her voice sound calm and indifferent, but her inner tension was hard to hide.

However, Chiki Ueno did not back down. He listened quietly to Lei's words and then approached her step by step.

"I know the gap between humans and gods, but I don't believe it's insurmountable." Ueno Chiki's voice was full of determination. "Like your Musou Ichisho, it seemed invincible, but wasn't it still blocked?"

His words stunned Lei Yingdian. She looked at him, her thoughts churning like waves.

That day, when he corrected the emperor's hearing, he used his mortal body to block the puppet general's deadly strike in front of the Heavenly Gate. Although that strike was less than one percent of her peak power, it was still far beyond what a mortal could withstand.

Because of this one cut, she deeply admired this man.

It takes strength for the strong to wield a knife against the weak, but true courage for the weak to wield a knife against the strong.

While she was still stunned, Ueno Chiki had already walked up to her.

Seeing that he was still getting closer, she quickly said, "Ueno Chiki, even though the distance between humans and gods can be crossed, I only consider you a very good friend."

Ueno Chiki stopped in her tracks and took a deep sniff of the surrounding scent. A faint, elegant fragrance of gentian wafted over her. It was indeed her!

"Just friends?"

Without further hesitation, he stepped forward and pulled the somewhat hesitant Lei Yingdian into his arms.

Lei was startled by his sudden action. She tried to struggle, but he held her tightly in his arms. She could only feel his rapid heartbeat and his hot breath.

Chiki Ueno whispered in her ear, "Kage, I love you. You are my destiny, an indispensable part of my life."

These tender and affectionate words completely touched Lei Yingdian's long-dormant heart, and she gradually fell into his affection.

Ueno Chiki lowered his head and kissed her lips without a word. His tongue parted her delicate lips and pried open her white teeth.

"Mmm...kiss..." he moaned greedily, and Lei Yingdian clumsily mimicked his movements.

If Columbia were here, she would definitely criticize their behavior harshly, calling it unhygienic and disgusting.

After an unknown amount of time, he felt Lei Yingdian struggling to breathe in his arms, and then he let go.

At this moment, her fair face was flushed, her eyes were alluring, and she was breathing softly.

Ueno Chiki felt a surge of heat coursing through his body, his reason threatening to be overwhelmed by desire, but he managed to control himself. His relationship with Ray was progressing too quickly, lacking the foundation for developing a genuine emotional connection.

He held her quietly, his reason gradually returning.

Their breaths mingled together, as if warming each other's hearts.

Happy times are always fleeting. Although Ueno Chiki was very reluctant to let go, he had to break free and didn't want to become addicted to it.

He gently released his hands. "Kage, I'm leaving Inazuma tomorrow." His tone revealed a hint of helplessness and regret.

Lei Yingdian's body trembled, as if struck by a heavy hammer. A hint of anger flashed in her eyes. "Why? You just told me all this today, and you're leaving tomorrow."

Ueno Chiki was silent for a moment, his heart filled with apology and reluctance. "A short departure is only for a better reunion. I need to work hard for our future and Inazuma's future."

“But I am a god, I can…” Lei’s voice was somewhat urgent.

But he interrupted her, saying, "Shadow, it is precisely because you are a god that I must leave. I need to stand at the same level as you."

Lei wanted to say something more, but after feeling his resolute gaze, he gave up on trying to persuade him further.

"May you have great success in your military endeavors!" she said sincerely.

At this moment, Ueno Chiki scratched his head and said somewhat embarrassedly, "Actually, there's something else I need to tell you. I also really like a few other girls."

"Oh," Lei Yingdian replied casually. After a pause, she continued, "Is that guy Yae no Miko there?"

Ueno Chiki never expected her to react this way, which made him realize that the thinking of gods and humans is completely different. In the world of gods, morality and ethics are not the most important things; they value emotions and feelings more.

"Yes." He directly admitted that he liked Yae no Miko.

"That's fine, I won't mind if you like someone else."

Ying's generosity made him feel somewhat guilty. "I'm sorry, we already did *that* that night, and yet..."

"That night?" Ying asked, puzzled.

"It was the night of the New Year's Festival."

"That night? I was already back at the castle tower long ago."

Ueno Chiki's eyes widened instantly, her heart filled with turmoil.

If it weren't for the movie, there would only be one person who could have a relationship with him and who would have prompted him to confess to Ying today—Yae no Miko.

What a good plan!

"Ying, I still have some things to take care of," he said apologetically.