Seeing the supervisor's expression, Takumi was speechless.
"What are you afraid of?"
"I haven't even retrieved it yet, and you're already panicking?"
"I can control the Phaseless Ember, so the Phaseless Pyre is naturally no problem. Don't worry."
"Look at the Phaseless Ember now—doesn't it behave?"
"It does whatever I tell it to do."
"If I bring the Phaseless Pyre back, your mining efficiency will improve greatly, right?"
But the supervisor felt differently.
No matter what Takumi said, he himself was the second-generation Geo Archon.
Of course the Phaseless Ember obeyed him.
But the Phaseless Pyre was not the same.
Takumi was the Geo Archon, not the Pyro Archon.
If he were a Pyro God, the man wouldn't be afraid.
Of course, he didn't dare say that aloud.
The worry on his face, however, was obvious.
Seeing this, Takumi's tone softened.
"Don't worry."
"There will be no problem."
"If it cannot be tamed, I will simply not bring it back."
Worst-case scenario, he could dismantle it and bring only the core.
Hearing this, the supervisor dared not speak.
If Takumi was talking about dismantling a living elemental horror…
There was nothing he could say.
"As long as you're satisfied, Master Takumi. Do as you wish."
"That settles it," Takumi replied.
"Make preparations first. I'll go to Inazuma later."
After saying this, he opened another space gate and left with Ningguang.
There was no need to stay longer once a solution was decided.
After they left, the supervisor had no choice but to quickly begin arrangements.
He prepared the empty area Takumi requested.
Meanwhile, Takumi returned home with Ningguang and said:
"I'll head to Inazuma now."
"Things there are simple."
"You can go handle your business."
Ningguang nodded.
"Then I'll leave this matter to you."
"I need to tend to my own work."
She had long learned: when something was given to Takumi, he would solve it.
After speaking briefly, Takumi opened a space channel.
Instead of going to Inazuma immediately, he first visited Kamisato Ayaka, who was drinking tea.
Ayaka sensed the spatial fluctuation and turned.
Seeing the familiar portal made her eyes brighten.
Takumi stepped out.
"Takumi!"
Ayaka was pleasantly surprised.
She didn't expect him to come here suddenly.
"Do you want to return to Inazuma?"
"I'm heading there next," Takumi replied.
Ayaka blinked, slightly confused.
Why was he suddenly visiting Inazuma?
But she quickly smiled.
"Alright."
"I'll go with you."
"By the way, what are you going for?"
Takumi explained:
"I'm going to retrieve the Phaseless Pyre."
"There's an issue with the snow mountain mine."
"The Pyre is perfect for resolving it."
Then he explained the situation in detail.
Ayaka nodded as understanding dawned.
"I see."
"With the Phaseless Pyre, the problem can indeed be solved."
No wonder Takumi was suddenly going to Inazuma.
After finishing their discussion, Takumi opened another space portal.
He took Ayaka's hand.
"Let's go."
They stepped through.
When they emerged, they were already in Inazuma City.
Since he planned to take the Phaseless Pyre, he had to inform the Shogunate.
Taking something like that without permission would be inappropriate.
Before heading to Tenshukaku, Takumi decided to accompany Ayaka on a short walk.
Since he brought her here, it would be a shame not to enjoy the moment.
A perfect chance for a small date.
Ayaka was clearly delighted to be back.
She took Takumi around excitedly, sharing her favorite snacks.
After more than an hour of strolling, they headed toward Tenshukaku.
Naturally, the Shogunate already knew they were here.
Takumi hadn't hidden his spatial entrance at all.
Raiden Shogun sensed him through the city's surveillance measures.
She immediately received a report.
As for why Takumi hadn't gone straight to Tenshukaku, she understood.
He was busy flirting with Kamisato Ayaka.
What a shameless man.
When Takumi and Ayaka arrived at the castle tower, the guards saluted immediately.
"Lord Takumi, Lady Ayaka."
"The Shogun has been expecting you."
Takumi wasn't surprised.
With Ayaka beside him, he entered the hall quickly.
Soon they saw Raiden Chiyo—acting in place of Raiden Ei.
Chiyo gave him a puzzled look.
"Are you here to play around Inazuma, or do you actually have business?"
"You've been here for quite some time, yet you didn't come greet me."
Ayaka blushed.
After all, Takumi had indeed been spending time with her.
Takumi smiled.
"I came regarding a certain creature."
"I'd like to borrow Inazuma's Phaseless Pyre."
Chiyo froze.
The Phaseless Pyre?
"What do you need it for?"
"To generate power?"
Had Liyue run out of energy?
That shouldn't be possible.
Takumi shook his head.
"No, we don't need it for electricity."
"Our snow mountain mine requires its ability."
"It will thaw the permafrost."
He detailed the situation.
Chiyo understood immediately.
"I see."
"In that case, you may take it."
"It's useless here anyway."
"It only causes trouble."
Since Inazuma did not need the Pyre's energy, there was no loss in handing it over.
And Takumi had given Inazuma many benefits—installment plans included—so doing him a favor was easy.
Seeing she had no objections, Takumi nodded.
"Good. I'll retrieve it later."
"How is Inazuma recently?"
"Any issues?"
Takumi and Chiyo began discussing Inazuma's current affairs.
Since Inazuma now possessed numerous transport planes, she shouldn't be facing shortages or logistical pressure anymore.