Stop the confrontation with the Shogunate Army?
This is definitely a trap!
Almost as soon as he heard the conditions stated by the other party, Gorou subconsciously assumed it was a trap.
And besides him, everyone else present expressed their opposition one after another.
"On what grounds are you asking us to stop? And why do we, the Resistance, even exist? Does your Shogunate Army truly not know the reason?"
"Exactly! We don't want to fight either, but you are the ones who forced us."
...
Before Gorou could even open his mouth to say anything, several soldiers beside him were already speaking, getting increasingly agitated.
Sigh...
It seems Mei's approach was correct...
Silently watching these few Resistance soldiers getting more and more worked up, Miko couldn't help but think this way.
If she had just come here directly earlier, it would definitely have been impossible to make them stop their confrontation with the Shogunate Army.
After all, Mei had already shown her hand, yet the situation was still like this.
However, she wasn't anxious. She believed that there would always be someone who could see the situation clearly.
"Alright, stop for a moment. That's enough."
Seeing that everyone looked ready to continue, Gorou extended his hand to stop them.
As the General of the Resistance, he naturally understood the soldiers' thoughts.
But now that it was practically confirmed that the Raiden Shogun had appeared on the front lines, they had to consider the conditions this shrine maiden had just stated.
Otherwise, once the Raiden Shogun made a move, it would be impossible for them to block it.
"Lady Shrine Maiden, I cannot make the decision regarding the matter you just spoke of. I must discuss it with Lady Sangonomiya first."
Taking a step forward, Gorou indicated that he could not take charge of such a decision.
"Then... where is your Lady Sangonomiya? We cannot wait that long." Regarding Gorou's words, Miko had her guesses; she knew he definitely couldn't make the call, and she was willing to wait for the result of their discussion.
It was just that, no matter what, the 'Raiden Shogun' had already personally stepped in, so naturally, she had to act a bit tougher right now. That was the only way to conform to common sense.
Otherwise, if the 'Raiden Shogun' had already stepped in and she was still acting timid and shrinking back here, she would be looked down upon.
And more importantly, Ei would definitely know about this part later, so she had to perform well.
"I will be as quick as possible. As soon as there is news, I will immediately have someone go to your military camp to inform you."
"No need. I will accompany you to meet that Sangonomiya Kokomi."
Faced with Gorou's response, Miko spoke like this after thinking for a while.
No matter what, she hoped that all of this could result in a ceasefire condition where the Resistance and the Shogunate Army did not come into contact, and where Mei appeared in front of Kujou Sara as little as possible.
After all, Mei was not the real Raiden Shogun, so they still had to be cautious.
"That is acceptable."
Not expecting the other party to be so bold, Gorou was stunned for a moment, then nodded.
However, thinking about how the other side's god had already appeared on this small island, he felt this was actually quite normal.
Afterward, Miko walked with Gorou toward the military camp, preparing to take a boat to Watatsumi Island.
It seems she still has to go to Watatsumi Island?
Standing on high ground looking down, Acheron silently thought this.
Just now, Miko had said that she might have to make a trip to Watatsumi Island and told her to just wait here.
However, Acheron had no intention of stubbornly waiting, because she still had things to do.
I wonder if he is there...
Casting her gaze toward the southwest, Acheron couldn't help but think this. Shortly after, she vanished from her spot.
Yashiori Island.
Delusion Factory.
This is the place...
Standing in front of a cave entrance, Mei looked as if she was contemplating something.
Then, she walked inside.
Inside the factory.
"Intruders!"
"Ah—"
"Run!"
...
Accompanying Acheron's repeated drawing of her blade, various screams rang out incessantly.
And just as Acheron was leisurely continuing to walk deeper into the factory, a figure located in the depths of the factory suddenly looked fiercely in Acheron's direction.
Someone has come...
Who is it?
Adjusting the large hat atop his head, a rare expression of confusion appeared on Scaramouche's face.
Bang—
"Lord Harbinger... someone... someone..."
"Don't block my path."
Kicking away the subordinate who had barged in, Scaramouche walked toward the outside.
However, the moment he opened the door, he was shocked. He actually saw that person.
No!
It isn't Her!
"Who are you?"
Looking at that expressionless face that resembled Hers so closely, Scaramouche asked this question.
In this world, there could actually be two people who looked so similar.
Wait!
Is she also a puppet created by Her?!
Suddenly, Scaramouche thought of this possibility.
"The one here to kill you."
Speaking this sentence in a flat tone, Acheron once again drew the blade in her hand.
"Hmph! Want to... Huh? Uh..."
Pfft—
Before he could finish his words, Scaramouche had already fallen straight down, stiff and unmoving. Meanwhile, Acheron, who had already sheathed her blade, continued walking leisurely toward the outside.
Indeed, a puppet sent by Her...
In the final moment before his consciousness dissipated, Scaramouche silently thought this.
I wonder what reaction Miko will have...
While walking toward the outside, Acheron suddenly thought of this. She didn't know what Miko's reaction to this would be.
But honestly speaking, she couldn't understand why he absolutely had to be whitewashed.
And even if he was whitewashed, the method used was so rotten.
So in that case, it was better to just sever it all with a single strike.
Outside.
It feels like Miko will still need a bit of time...
I might as well wander around...
Once out of the Delusion Factory, Acheron looked around the surroundings and made this plan.
However, just as she was walking aimlessly, she suddenly saw a somewhat familiar figure ahead.
Teppei...
Looking at that figure, this name appeared in Acheron's mind, and at this moment, the other party also saw her.
"Using power that doesn't belong to you will require a price sooner or later."
Stopping at a place not far from Teppei, Acheron left after saying this sentence.
Power that doesn't belong to oneself?
Does she mean that thing?
Looking at the back of the person departing, Teppei, who was originally worried he would be attacked, couldn't help but think this.
Just now, he had been sent out to scout if there were any suspicious personnel nearby, but he ended up seeing such a young girl who looked far from simple.
And for some reason, the other party actually knew he had that thing.
What exactly...
Is going on?
And that price...
What is it?
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