T/N: Please have a look at my new novel (Minecraft: Transmutation Tablet & Group Chat)
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[Sister Looking for Her Brother: Hehehe! This young lady is finally out of prison! And I was personally invited out, impressive, right!]
[Mad Love for Hashirama: Hmm? How is that possible? Are the people of Inazuma out of their minds?]
[God's Tongue: Lumine, you didn't just escape from prison and say that to save face, did you? You don't have to. No one in the group will discriminate against you.]
[Fallen Angel: That's right. We all know you get a wanted notice every time you go to a new country, so stop deceiving yourself.]
[Silly Girl: Aigh, Lumine, aigh~]
[Sister Looking for Her Brother: Hey, hey, hey! What do you all mean! I didn't escape from prison! I was really personally invited out by Kujou Sara! I'm on my way to see Ei right now!]
[Sister Looking for Her Brother: Also, how come a slacker like you, Gabriel, is also speaking up? Don't you play games all day? You actually have time to chat in the group?]
[Fallen Angel: I'm in class right now. What else would I do if not chat? I can't play games.]
[Flat Face: Class? Wasn't Gabriel in class before?]
[Fallen Angel: It was summer vacation before, so I didn't have to go to school.]
[I Am Just a Passerby: You all wait a moment. I'm more curious now why Kujou Sara would personally invite you out. And that Raiden Shogun actually wants to see you! Isn't she always pursuing that 'Eternity' thing?]
[Wandering the Mortal Realm: Let me explain. This matter started because of me.]
[Wandering the Mortal Realm: Actually, what happened was that the matter of my great battle with Azhdaha became known to the people of Liyue. And Azhdaha's return was also reported to the Liyue Qixing. Naturally, this news spread.]
[Wandering the Mortal Realm: Originally, this wasn't a big deal, but because of the last group mission, both the Traveler and I obtained a lot of points, so we revived some old friends.]
[Lord of the World: So this news spread throughout all of Teyvat?]
[Sister Looking for Her Brother: Not exactly. Currently, only Mondstadt, Liyue, Snezhnaya, Fontaine, and Inazuma know. And Inazuma only found out recently, which is why Ei had Kujou Sara release me, intending to summon me to confirm the matter.]
[Sister Looking for Her Brother: As for Sumeru, Natlan, and whatever that last one is, because Nahida is still sealed, those higher-ups have no chance to come into contact with this information. After all, Zhongli is very angry and won't allow anyone from Sumeru to get involved. As for Natlan and the other one, I don't know. Who knows?]
[Wandering the Mortal Realm: The people of Sumeru are innocent. The Grand Sage is guilty. I was actually planning to go to Sumeru and drop a Planet Befall, but considering the non-aggression pact between the Seven Nations, I can only let the Traveler do it for me.]
[Sister Looking for Her Brother: Zhongli, I want to go save little Nahida too! But the script insists that I go to Inazuma first. And all I have to do is pull the shut-in Ei out of her dream of eternity. The problem here is actually easier to solve.]
[Silly Girl: I'm sure Ei has no idea about the revival. Otherwise, why would she only send Kujou Sara to let you out to see her? She would have come rushing over with her sword drawn long ago.]
[I Am Just a Passerby: That makes sense. After all, her closest relatives have all passed away. If there was any hope of reviving them, she would definitely come to see you in person.]
[Crash Specialist: Revival? This chat group is truly magical~.]
[Platelet: Revival? Does that mean people who have been sleeping for a long time wake up?]
[Hellish Blizzard: That's right, that's what it means.]
[Silly Girl: Everyone, stop chatting. Lumine, where are you now? Start a livestream! Don't keep all the fun to yourself!]
[Sister Looking for Her Brother: What do you mean, keeping the fun to myself! The Shogun is not to be trifled with, okay? She draws her sword at the drop of a hat and doesn't listen to explanations!]
[God's Tongue: Lumine, haven't you recovered your strength yet? You clearly earned so many points last time.]
[Sister Looking for Her Brother: I can't help it. Of the points I got last time, Venti earned more than half of them. I can't use them. ╮(╯_╰)╭]
[I Love Frying Pans: Even so, you should still have quite a few points left, right?]
[Fallen Angel: That's right. I personally saw you killing hundreds of詭異 with a huge grin on your face. You definitely didn't kill just those, right?]
[Sister Looking for Her Brother: Yeah, but half of them were used to buy revival coins, and the other part was used to buy other things, for strengthening my body... I forgot.]
[Emperor Through the Ages: ...]
[Hellish Blizzard: ....]
[God's Tongue: ....]
[Lord of the World: ....]
[Lord of the World: Lumine, you're really afraid of death.]
[Sister Looking for Her Brother: You! Lin Tian, you're one to talk! You have the least right to say that about me!]
[Lord of the World: Eyyy, I don't die! I'm just playing! Eyyy]
[Sister Looking for Her Brother: .... You're such a jerk. Why did I ever become friends with you?]
[Silly Girl: Stop talking and start the livestream!]
[Sister Looking for Her Brother: Fine.]
"Group member Sister Looking for Her Brother has started a livestream."
"Lord of the World has joined the livestream!"
"Wandering the Mortal Realm has joined the livestream!"
"Crash Specialist has joined the livestream!"
"Fallen Angel has joined the livestream!"
...
"Is it on? I really don't know what's so interesting to watch. Isn't it just about to broadcast my glorious and heroic history?"
Lumine said to the people in the livestream room as she followed behind Kujou Sara.
From Kujou Sara's perspective, this strangely dressed traveler was just talking to herself.
Kujou Sara glanced back at the still-muttering Lumine but paid her no mind. She really didn't know why Her Excellency the Shogun had specifically requested to see this person. She was clearly such a beautiful girl, yet she would do such things!
Kujou Sara subconsciously recalled the scene of Lumine's capture. At that time, as soon as this foreign traveler arrived in Inazuma, she did nothing but ask around about which girls were good-looking.
In the end, it was because she had snuck into the boudoir of the Yashiro Commission's young lady—Kamisato Ayaka—and was peeking at her while she bathed that she was discovered by Taroumaru. Although Kamisato Ayaka said she didn't mind at the time, Lumine was still thrown into the great prison.
Whenever she thought about this, Kujou Sara seriously doubted whether this traveler named Lumine was actually a man. How could a girl be so perverted!
Pushing the memories to the back of her mind, Kujou Sara continued to lead the way. Her Excellency the Shogun had ordered her to bring this traveler to see her. Although she didn't know why, seeing how the Shogun seemed to be resisting something at the time, she had no choice but to comply.
Soon, amidst Kujou Sara's silence and Lumine's monologuing, the two arrived at the Tenshukaku.
Just as she was about to have the Okuzumeshuu on both sides open the gate, the voice of the Raiden Shogun came from within.
"Let the traveler in."
Hearing this, the Okuzumeshuu on both sides immediately opened the great gates.
Seeing this, Lumine stepped inside, while Kujou Sara stood at the entrance, at a loss.
'Why did Her Excellency the Shogun only let the traveler in?'
Although she was a little confused, Kujou Sara didn't say anything. Since Her Excellency had not called for her, there was no need for her to remain here. She had her own duties to attend to.
As the great gates slowly closed, Lumine slowly walked into the interior of the Tenshukaku.
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(part 2): "Miss Ei, You Wouldn't Want Your Sister to Not Be Revived, Would You?"
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Upon entering the main hall, Lumine immediately saw the Raiden Shogun sitting cross-legged, a woman with a purple braided ponytail and a very magnificent bosom.
At the sight of that grand scale, Lumine gulped hard. 'I wonder what her milk production is?'
'No, no, how can I think like that? Ei doesn't have any milk for me to drink right now.'
After shaking the strange thoughts from her head, Lumine once again sized up the Raiden Shogun sitting there.
'Logically speaking, now that I'm here, the Shogun should be showing some reaction, right? Like striking me with lightning or something?'
But why was the Raiden Shogun sitting there so stiffly, as if she were truly just a puppet?
"Super True Newbie: Why isn't the one called Raiden Shogun moving? Didn't she want to see Lumine about something?"
"Platelet: Wow~! A person who looks completely different from the other cells! She's alive!"
"I Am Just a Passerby: Yes, but... the Raiden Shogun seems to be just a puppet. And what do you mean, 'she's alive'?"
"God's Tongue: The Raiden Shogun is probably talking with the Raiden Ei inside her, right?"
"Silly Girl: That's a possibility. After all, Ei's desire to come out and meet Lumine has nothing to do with the Eternity she established. In fact, because Lumine is a variable and a potential threat to Inazuma, it conflicts even more with the Raiden Shogun's coded directives."
"Shinobu Who Loves Her Sister: Didn't any of you see the purple lightning sparking off the Raiden Shogun? It's obvious something is wrong!"
"Hellish Blizzard: What lightning? I don't... whoa! It's true! Lumine, run!"
"Mad Love for Hashirama: What are you still standing there for? Do you think you're a protagonist like Naruto Uzumaki, that you can persuade her with 'Talk no Jutsu' alone? Did you drink water from Cider Lake?"
"Wandering the Mortal Realm: She... wouldn't, right? Right, Lumine?"
Facing the Raiden Shogun, who was sparking with purple lightning and flickering with faint flames, Lumine looked at her with a serious expression and said earnestly, "Ei, don't you want to revive your sister? Don't let this puppet that has seized your body take control!"
"Wandering the Mortal Realm: I am a fool, truly..."
Hearing Lumine's words, the convulsing Raiden Shogun suddenly stopped. Even the lightning and flames erupting from her body vanished for a short moment. She just stared blankly at the confident Lumine before her.
Raiden Shogun: 'I seized a puppet? Huh? Do you hear what you're saying?'
Raiden Ei: 'Revive my sister! The rumors are true! Ahhhhhhhhh!! I NEED TO GET OUT!'
Suddenly, the Raiden Shogun's body began to twitch violently. Then, she lowered her head and became completely still.
"Eh? What's going on?"
Seeing the Raiden Shogun suddenly stop moving, Lumine was bewildered. 'Shouldn't she have had a moment of clarity after hearing my words, said a few pitiful lines, followed by a flashback, and then, struck to the core by an inspiring speech from the invincible me, fallen at my feet for me to command?! Then I could enjoy the pleasure of a daily facial with her bosom?!'
But why was this developing completely differently from how she imagined?
"Lumine, what are you saying? People are listening!"
Just as Lumine was trying to figure out which step went wrong, Paimon kindly reminded her.
Hearing Paimon's words, Lumine turned her head blankly to look at her. "Huh? Who heard what?"
"What! Who heard what!"
"Paimon, tell me! I was just thinking that, right?! You didn't actually hear anything, did you?! The livestream didn't hear it either!"
Lumine snapped back to reality, grabbing Paimon with a look of despair mixed with a faint glimmer of hope. How she wished she had only been thinking those words! That way, she wouldn't have to die from social embarrassment.
But things rarely go as one wishes...
"Silly Girl: I never would have thought, Lumine! So that's what you're really thinking inside?"
"God's Tongue: For Lumine, it seems pretty normal."
"Platelet: What's a facial cleanser? Is it a type of milk you can wash your face with? But isn't milk for drinking? How do you wash your face with it?"
"Wandering the Mortal Realm: Aigh~~~, I feel a bit weary!"
"I Am Just a Passerby: It seems Lumine's dreams are quite beautiful. Sounds rather enviable, doesn't it?"
"Silly Girl: Is that so? StalkingManiacWarning.JPG"
"Fallen Angel: Interesting. StareOfAStalkingManiac.JPG"
"I Am Just a Passerby: Seriously! Where did you guys find these pictures? And what the heck is a 'Stalking Maniac'?"
"Flat Face: Speaking of which, is Mr. Zhongli's erosion really acting up again? I feel like I've heard him say that a lot recently."
"Lord of the World: It's fine. If the erosion comes back, it's just a matter of eating a few more enchanted golden apples. Let it erode."
"Mad Love for Hashirama: Hmm! That woman moved. Pay attention!"
"Lord of the World: Insolence! Which woman?!"
"Mad Love for Hashirama: ...Is this really the time for memes?!"
"Lord of the World: Ahem, ahem, you're right. Let's watch the stream, watch the stream."
And after Madara Uchiha said that, Lumine did indeed see the Raiden Shogun start to move.
When the Raiden Shogun lifted her head again, the cold, detached look in her eyes had vanished, replaced by an extremely thick emotion of longing and hope.
'Oh? Looks like Ei has logged on. Finally, we can have a proper chat.'
Noticing the change in the Raiden Shogun's eyes, Lumine knew that it must be Ei in control now. It seemed the longing for her sister had allowed Ei to forcibly break through the restrictions she had once set and the Shogun's obstruction. Otherwise, the Ei of this period really might not have been able to defeat the Shogun, who was her equal in strength, in such a short time.
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"Swoosh—"
Before Lumine could react, Ei suddenly appeared in front of her, looking at her anxiously and asking, "Traveler, can you really revive my sister?"
Although she had reacted, Lumine couldn't help but marvel at Ei's strength. It was probably at least fourth among the Seven Archons. After all, Old Man Zhongli and that drunkard Venti had already recovered their strength, and their erosion was gone. Their power was simply not comparable to these junior Archons.
As for third place, it should be the Tsaritsa. Otherwise, how would she dare to oppose the Heavenly Principles?
'Looks like just spending points on speed and defense isn't enough~! I need to put some into strength as well, or else when I run into these old monster-level powerhouses, I won't be able to dodge at all.'
Thinking about her nearly maxed-out speed and defense, Lumine decided to start strengthening her power.
But for now, she had to deal with Raiden Ei first.
After formulating a speech in her mind, Lumine let out a sinister "Jyejyejye" laugh. "How did you know I possess the ability of resurrection?"
Raiden Ei: ....
The people in the livestream: ...
"Lord of the World: Aigh~, Sis Lumine is still too over the top."
"Silly Girl: Lol."
Seeing Raiden Ei's speechless expression, Lumine also realized what a stupid question she had just asked, but she didn't feel embarrassed. The initiative is in my hands now, so you have to listen to me!
"Ahem, let me rephrase. Miss Ei, you wouldn't want your sister to not be revived, would you?"
"God's Tongue: A famous Inazuman saying!"