"Yip… yip…"
The little fox felt its fur stand on end under Yae Miko's intense gaze and let out a soft whimper.
It sensed something strange about its master today.
There was none of the usual gentleness.
Instead… there was a hint of mischievousness.
Yet at the same time, it also felt an overwhelming sense of familiarity.
Because of that, the little fox endured its fear and didn't run away.
"Traveling back in time and teasing my younger self… this is actually quite fun."
Miko smiled inwardly and continued playing with the fox.
Watching the normally gentle Raiden Makoto now constantly "toying" with the little fox,
Mikoshi Chiyo and Kitsune Saiguu exchanged glances.
They both saw the same confusion in each other's eyes.
The Almighty Narukami seems a little off today.
Unable to figure out the reason, they turned toward Raiden Ei.
As her younger sister, she should know something, right?
"I'm not sure either."
Ei shook her head slightly.
Looking at "Makoto," who was still teasing the fox, her eyes were filled with puzzlement.
"It feels like my sister has become a different person."
Miko Keeps the Secret
Naturally, Miko noticed their reactions.
But she didn't explain.
The concept of soul exchange was complicated— and difficult for anyone to believe.
Since that was the case, it was better to act as if nothing had happened.
That approach would also benefit her plans.
"I wonder what kind of reaction Makoto is having right now."
Holding the little fox, Miko gazed up at the sky with a faint smile.
She imagined Makoto was probably questioning reality at this very moment.
Meanwhile — Back at the Manga Shop
At the same time, inside Solace Book House.
As the light surrounding Yae Miko's body faded, she slowly opened her eyes.
"This… where is this place?"
Instead of the cherry blossom fields, she now found herself inside a strange shop.
A trace of panic surfaced in Raiden Makoto's heart.
Wasn't I just attending a gathering with Ei and the others?
How did I suddenly end up here?
Han Feng Recognizes Her
"So the one that sly fox swapped souls with… was her."
Seeing the slightly unsettled "Yae Miko,"
Han Feng's eyes flashed with surprise.
To ordinary observers, nothing seemed unusual.
But inside the manga shop, Han Feng could perceive the true nature of all things—including souls.
Naturally, he immediately recognized the person before him.
The first Electro Archon — Raiden Makoto.
Ei's older sister.
"This just got interesting."
Han Feng smiled faintly and spoke calmly.
"First Electro Archon, Raiden Makoto—welcome to the manga shop. I am the owner here, Han Feng."
"A manga shop? Han Feng? Was it you who brought me here?"
Makoto asked softly.
After the initial shock, she had already regained her composure.
After all, she was a god.
Her gaze settled on the black-haired young man before her as countless thoughts ran through her mind.
Someone capable of moving her here without her noticing must possess power at least on the level of Heavenly Principles.
Her reasoning was simple.
Although she wasn't as powerful as her sister Ei, she was still one of the Seven Archons.
Anyone capable of doing this had to be far stronger than her.
The Mirror
"The situation is a bit special. Take a look at your appearance—you'll understand."
Han Feng smiled calmly and lightly tapped the air.
A mirror materialized in front of Makoto.
"My appearance?"
She frowned slightly in confusion.
What did her appearance have to do with anything?
Curious, she looked into the mirror.
The moment she saw the reflection, she froze.
The figure wore a shrine maiden outfit in red and white.
Long pink hair flowed smoothly, tied near the ends.
On the left fox ear hung an earring set with a purple gemstone— a symbol of noble status.
On the right ear was another earring embedded with an Electro Vision.
"This… this isn't me!"
Seeing the unfamiliar face, Makoto's brows knit together.
Her thoughts became chaotic.
She had assumed this mysterious man had transported her here.
But clearly, that wasn't the case.
The body and appearance were completely different from her own—and strangely similar to Kitsune Saiguu.
Unable to make sense of it, Makoto turned her gaze toward Han Feng.
She believed this powerful stranger must have an explanation.
The Truth Revealed
"This can't be explained in just a sentence or two. It's better if you see it yourself."
Han Feng raised his hand and lightly tapped the air again.
Instantly, a torrent of information poured into Makoto's mind.
The data was vast.
It included:
The current state of Inazuma
The existence of the manga shop
Yae Miko seeking help
The reward she received — the Soul Exchange Card
And her journey back 500 years
"After seeing all of this, I believe you'll understand."
Watching Makoto close her eyes to process the information, Han Feng smiled faintly.
In a sense, this was a form of spoiler.
He couldn't help feeling curious.
After learning everything about the future, what would Makoto decide to do?
Would she immediately return to Inazuma to "discipline" her younger sister?
Or would she return to the past and begin preparing for what was to come?
He found himself looking forward to the answer.
Makoto's Reaction
After a long moment, Makoto slowly opened her eyes.
They were filled with shock.
"So that's what happened… I actually came to the world 500 years in the future?"
Now that she understood the full truth, her emotions were complicated.
There was awe at the young man's overwhelming power—a single reward capable of crossing time and exchanging souls.
And there was sorrow at the chaotic state of Inazuma in the present.
For a moment, she didn't know what to say.
"I never imagined that the little fox from 500 years ago would grow to accomplish something like this."
After a long silence, Makoto let out a deep sigh.
When Inazuma faced such hardship, that fox had stepped forward.
She had found help here.
She had met someone as extraordinary as Boss Han.
And in the end, she had even exchanged souls with her.
It must not have been easy.
That realization also explained why this body's appearance felt so familiar.
Because—she and Kitsune Saiguu shared the same bloodline.
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