Lin Yide watched the rapidly moving Thunder Manifestation before him, his face filled with frustration. Although this thing wasn't strong, it was too fast. As long as it didn't stop moving, Lin Yide couldn't inflict any substantial damage on it. This battle lasted a full day and night. Finally, amidst a cry of unwilling sorrow, the figure of the Thunder Manifestation gradually vanished into the air, leaving behind only a single feather glowing with purple light.
When the dust of battle settled, Lin Yide lay on the ground, exhausted, without an ounce of strength left to move. As the sprawling thunderclouds in the sky slowly dispersed, the sunlight, like threads of silk, once again shone upon this land that had endured hardship. "Congratulations, Host, for completing the Experience Event - Seirai Stormchasers, obtaining 1600 Experience Points," the system's voice sounded at the opportune moment.
After hearing the prompt, Lin Yide activated C3 and C4 without hesitation. Instantly, an indescribably wonderful feeling filled his heart. It was as if he had broken free from the shackles of the world that bound him. From then on, fate could no longer easily control his life. At the same time, the stellar map reflecting the world's destiny became blurred. Astrologers and stargazers found that they could no longer observe the constellations. The top powerhouses in Teyvat keenly sensed this monumental change. The future of the Teyvat Continent was deviating from its predetermined course at an unprecedented speed.
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Inazuma City, this once prosperous city, was now shrouded in desolation and decay. The liveliness and bustle of summer were gone. On the streets, beggars were everywhere; they seemed to have lost their souls, wandering the streets like walking corpses, their eyes devoid of any vitality.
Kujou Sara walked alone on these desolate streets, her eyes filled with confusion and bewilderment. She looked around, seeing this once flourishing city now reduced to such a state, her heart filled with perplexity. She couldn't understand why, merely two or three years after the promulgation of the Vision Hunt Decree and the Sakoku Decree, Inazuma had become so dilapidated. She had firmly believed that these decrees were for the swift realization of Eternal Justice. However, the scene before her made her begin to question whether Eternal Justice was correct.
Just then, a Shogunate soldier hurried across the street, approaching Kujou Sara with a grave expression. He reported, "Lady Kujou Sara, Master Kujou has ordered you to immediately go to the northwestern suburbs of the city to deal with the samurai, Kurosawa, who has violated Eternal Justice."
After hearing the soldier's report, Kujou Sara's face showed no particular expression. She simply nodded lightly, indicating that she had understood her master's order. She said nothing more, turned, and walked towards the northwestern suburbs.
After half an hour's journey, Kujou Sara saw from a distance, under a large Sacred Sakura tree, a heavily wounded samurai resting against the tree trunk. His face was pale, but his eyes shone with a determined light. Around the samurai, a unit of the Vision Hunt Decree stood in tense confrontation. The swords in their hands gleamed coldly, but facing this samurai who had violated Eternal Justice, they hesitated to advance.
Kujou Sara slowly walked over. Her appearance immediately attracted the attention of the Vision Hunt Decree. Seeing her arrive, the members seemed to have seen a savior and immediately made way. Kujou Sara walked step by step towards Kurosawa, until she stood just one meter away from him. She quietly gazed at this exhausted but determined-eyed samurai and asked in a deep voice, "Kurosawa, you were once a Shogunate samurai. Why did you choose to violate the Eternal Justice advocated by the Shogun?"
Kurosawa slowly raised his head and met Kujou Sara's gaze. His voice was low but full of strength: "As a samurai, I have always upheld the path of benevolence and righteousness. However, these people before me, under the banner of Eternal Justice, are committing evil acts of burning, killing, and looting, causing endless suffering to the people. How can I stand by and watch? If this is considered violating Eternal Justice, then I would rather violate it."
Kujou Sara listened to Kurosawa's statement, a huge wave churning in her heart. A member of the Vision Hunt Decree nearby, seeing her hesitate, urged her forward, "Lady Kujou Sara, please act quickly. Such a treasonous rebel should die!"
Kujou Sara's hand gripped the hilt of her sword tightly, but the sword remained firmly in its sheath. Facing this samurai who upheld benevolence and righteousness, she simply could not bring herself to strike. Kurosawa showed a bitter smile. He slowly brought the samurai sword in his hand across his neck. He said softly, "Lady Kujou Sara, I have always respected you, and therefore I do not wish for your hands to be stained with my blood." With these words, he resolutely slashed the samurai sword across his neck. In an instant, bright red blood spurted out like a stream, splattering onto Kujou Sara.
Kujou Sara's pupils contracted sharply. She looked at this scene before her with astonishment, her heart filled with boundless sorrow. At this moment, Inazuma's benevolence and righteousness had died!
"Heh, this fool actually chose to commit suicide. How absurd and ridiculous."
"Exactly, he held the high position of Yoritomo; he should have had no worries about food or drink. Why would he think of such a thing?"
"Don't bother with that. We'll go to his house later. I heard his wife is quite pretty, hahahaha."
The members of the Vision Hunt Decree, watching Kurosawa's suicide, actually laughed and discussed unrestrainedly in front of Kujou Sara. Their frivolity and indifference completely infuriated Kujou Sara. She fiercely drew the samurai sword from her waist and, with lightning speed, cut down the members of the Vision Hunt Decree one by one.
Afterward, she silently picked up Kurosawa's body and, with determined steps, walked towards the distance, leaving behind only a pool of blood on the ground and the silent wind.
The sky suddenly turned overcast, and drizzling rain began to fall. A rainstorm portended the coming of autumn, and also the coming of the time for Inazuma's change. In the courtyard of the Kamisato Estate, Kamisato Ayato and Kamisato Ayaka, dressed in formidable samurai armor, holding sharp swords, stood heroically in the rain. Behind them, over twenty Shuumatsuban ninjas stood with serious faces, arranged neatly in three rows, awaiting orders.
Kamisato Ayato announced in a loud voice, "Everyone, the time for Inazuma's change has arrived. The bright future of Inazuma is now in our hands." His words were full of power and conviction, causing everyone present to feel their blood boil.
With a command from Kamisato Ayato: "Move out!"
Kamisato Ayaka, leading the Shuumatsuban ninjas, sped like arrows from a bow towards the direction of Inazuma Port. Their figures gradually blurred in the rain.