"Tenshukaku."
Qin Yu murmured subconsciously.
That was the residence of Inazuma's god, the Electro Archon.
It was also the gathering place of the nation's highest authority.
What it meant to go there was self-evident.
Once one stepped onto that path, there was no turning back.
"..."
Qin Yu watched the retreating, indifferent figure.
Under the moonlight, Sakura's purple hair cascaded, lifting with the wind.
Silently, purple energy flickered to life, gathering at her hair tips.
Beautiful, and chilling.
Qin Yu lowered his head and took a deep breath.
His grip on his sword tightened slowly.
If they met again, she would no longer be the aloof Sakura.
But the pinnacle of martial arts in this world, a true god.
Would a god's battle be like it was just now?
As a god, she would undoubtedly unleash the strongest strike.
Without the slightest mercy or hesitation.
"Sakura, are you really leaving?"
Qin Yu said softly.
The indifferent silhouette stopped.
"If you're afraid of losing your life, then don't come."
"You are merely a fleeting passerby."
"I don't care at all."
Emphasizing these words, Sakura didn't linger any longer.
She raised her hand, removed her mask, and walked slowly into the darkness.
The purple light vanished, as if it had never appeared.
Sakura was gone.
Qin Yu gazed in the direction she had left, lost in thought for a long time.
So, it was like this.
In Sakura's heart, he meant nothing.
After a long while, Qin Yu lowered his head.
His blade reflected his face.
On his cheek was a scar, cut by Sakura.
The cold night wind blew, bringing a slight sting.
But Qin Yu had no time to heed it.
He slowly clutched his chest.
There, a sense of emptiness, as if something was about to be lost.
Since she didn't care, why should he risk his life?
Qin Yu thought this, and his hand on his chest slowly lowered.
Suddenly, a hint of sweetness came from the corner of his mouth.
He slowly widened his eyes, realizing something.
Sakura... Ei.
Since you never cared.
Why did you eat that sweet pastry?
And now you're leaving on your own, never to meet again.
He disliked this feeling.
He wanted to change this seemingly fated outcome.
Even if it meant facing that all-encompassing strike.
Qin Yu raised his head again, his gaze firm.
"It's just one strike, then wait."
"I will go to Tenshukaku."
"And prove to you, I can take it!"
The night wind swept past, and the distant trees rustled.
Under the moonlight, a solitary youth spoke softly.
...
However, he didn't notice.
In the darkness, the indifferent silhouette had not left.
"..."
Ei leaned lightly against the tree trunk, stroking the fox mask.
And she had heard every word of his.
Her purple eyes flickered, dimming and brightening.
Silently, the corner of her lips curved upwards.
The growing sense of fullness in her heart became warm.
"You still dare to come to Tenshukaku, how foolish."
Her cold voice murmured, now with a hint of warmth.
Ei's original plan was...
If Qin Yu didn't come, she would directly dispatch Kujou Sara.
To capture that person and hang him on the statue.
Kujou Sara: ?
But...
"Just one strike... is that right."
Unfortunately.
On Sakura's list of grievances.
That person's record held more than just one strike.
If he couldn't take it, she'd lock him in Tenshukaku.
Keep him by her side forever.
Though she didn't know what this feeling of fullness was.
This time, Ei would grasp what she desired.
Firmly in her hand.
"Next, I need to deal with those rats."
Ei put away the fox mask, her tone chilling.
While facing Qin Yu, she could temporarily suppress her temper.
But clearly, others did not have this privilege...
Moreover, when she was furious before.
She had already set her sights on them.
...
Outside the Komore Teahouse.
"Captain, it's time to move."
A Fatui member poked his head out from the bushes and said softly.
These elite assassins were already eager to act.
They had been lurking here, watching that pair of lovers for half the night.
They didn't know what had happened.
But seeing others in pairs, how could their mood be good?
Now, their killing intent filled the air, and their fighting spirit was high.
They couldn't wait to rush in and drag out that man.
"So it's you, young man, who's out on a date in the middle of the night?!"
"Mhm."
The Captain nodded slightly, his gaze chilling.
It was finally over.
After crouching here for so long, they hadn't seen anything.
Even he couldn't help but feel a surge of anger.
"You think those two might have argued, haha."
A Fatui member whistled lightly and laughed.
The single assassins around him smiled in understanding.
"I think so too."
"That woman must have left to get revenge."
"Maybe she's watching from somewhere... Huh?"
The assassins chattered, the atmosphere relaxed.
After all, the reward for this job was generous.
The Captain also wore a smile.
Suddenly, his brow furrowed.
Wait, why was the night air so cold?
He then looked at a certain assassin whose body had stiffened.
"Hey, why are you suddenly silent, spacing out!"
"C-Captain..."
That assassin opened his mouth and tremblingly extended his hand.
Pointing behind the Fatui assassin squad.
"Raiden...!"
The Captain's sharp gaze shifted behind him.
Raiden? Why don't you say the Electro Archon.
The next moment, the Captain's eyes widened.
Reflected in his trembling pupils was a silhouette of condensed lightning.
"Raiden...!"
Before he could finish speaking.
A terrifying aura enveloped everyone, locking onto each of them.
The elite Fatui squad fell into dead silence.
This woman who suddenly appeared...
How could she look so much like the Electro Archon!
"Argued?"
Ei held the fox mask in her hand, her voice icy.
With a single glance.
"Bang—!"
The Fatui members who had been chatting cheerfully before...
Exploded.
Literally, exploded.
The remaining Fatui members trembled all over.
Damn it, weren't they told there was no one at the Komore Teahouse!
How did the Raiden Shogun show up!