Kujou Renji led Shiki to the Kujou Clan's hall. Logically, given the Kujou Clan's power, the wedding should have been held in the style of a Shinto wedding.
However, because Kujou Masahito had a history of running away, for safety, it could only be held in the family's hall.
But everything that should be there was there, not a single thing missing. At the very least, Shiki saw many Inazuma Shrine Maidens from Grand Narukami Shrine.
"Oh? Miss Ryougi? Why are you here?" Inagi Hotomi scurried over and said.
"It's Inazuma Shrine Maiden. I was just invited by someone. But you, are you actually responsible for this kind of thing?"
"Hmph, I'm just here to make up the numbers. The formal procedures still need to be handled by the Toda Shrine Maiden."
Inagi Hotomi smiled somewhat helplessly. She only had a slight understanding of this kind of knowledge. Wouldn't it be a joke to let her officiate?
"I see. In that case, it seems our situations are quite similar."
Toda was actually the Shrine Maiden who always stayed at Kamisato Estate in the game, but Shiki didn't know, or rather, she had long forgotten.
As the eldest son, Kujou Masahito invited a great many people to his wedding. Basically, most of Inazuma's upper-class families were present.
This was also thanks to the Kujou Clan's hall being large enough, otherwise, it wouldn't have been able to accommodate so many people.
But it was also annoying. These upper-class people's eyes lit up when they saw Shiki, then they tidied their clothes and rushed over to ask if she was married.
Fortunately, Kujou Renji was very helpful, constantly driving people away, coupled with Shiki's cold expression, a no-man's land was thus created.
When everyone had arrived, the bride and groom entered, but Shiki was not interested in any of this. What interested her was why the old man Hiiragi Shinsuke hadn't come.
Ayaka had been busy with matters concerning the Inazuma Times recently, Shiki knew this, but what about Hiiragi Shinsuke?
Although the Three Commissions didn't see eye to eye, they would still show some respect on occasions like weddings.
However, Hiiragi Shinsuke didn't come, which was rather puzzling. Could it be because he was scared by the lock of hair she cut off?
Thinking of this, Shiki couldn't help but find it amusing. Look, the head of the Kanjou Commission, the local emperor of Ritou, was so scared that he didn't even dare to leave his house!
Kujou Masahito walked numbly step by step towards the center of the hall. In a daze, he seemed to see a familiar figure.
No, it wasn't a semblance, she was here!
Kujou Masahito turned his head to look in the direction where Shiki was sitting, but after seeing that the latter was merely indifferently sipping tea, his expression fell into despondency again.
After such a long time, he had come to terms with it. He knew it was just his unrequited love; she didn't like him at all.
He guessed she was invited to attend his wedding this time, right?
But who invited her? Never mind, it's not important anymore.
The wedding concluded with Kujou Masahito in a daze. Shiki also stood up and walked directly towards the main door. The matter she had promised Kujou Renji was done, and she had no need to stay here any longer.
"Wait a moment!"
Kujou Masahito suddenly called out to the girl, then asked amidst everyone's surprised gazes, "Ryougi… do you really have no feelings for me at all?"
However, what awaited him was the girl's calm voice, without even turning her head: "No, not at all."
Returning to the guest room to retrieve her Kujikanesada and the white furisode, Shiki directly teleported back to Konda Village via the Waypoint in front of the Tenshukaku Grand Bridge.
As for the 'Spring' outfit prepared by Kujou Renji, of course, she changed out of it and left it in the guest room.
There was a distinction between men and women; she would not casually accept an item from a man, let alone a furisode meant for high-class banquets.
Heaven knows if some gossiper would spread rumors. Shiki was very aware of how difficult rumors and public opinion were to deal with, after all, she herself was orchestrating this.
Besides, it was just a set of clothes. Couldn't she just buy it at Ogura Shop? Why did she have to take someone else's? Was she short on that much Mora?
...
As the construction of the Thousand-Armed, Hundred-Eyed God Statue accelerated, the Tenryou Commission also began to compile statistics on Visions. Of course, all of this was carried out in secret and would only be brought to light after the Vision Hunt Decree was issued.
The atmosphere in Inazuma City became visibly tense, but at this special moment, Gorou, the general of Watatsumi Island, appeared in the city.
"It seems that the strategist was indeed right, the situation in Inazuma City is very bad." Gorou murmured to himself. After seeing that the latest issue of Yae Publishing House's light novel did not include "faded," his two fluffy ears drooped listlessly.
"Damn it, why isn't it updated yet!"
"Hey, are you alright?"
A clear female voice sounded from behind. Only then did Gorou notice the girl behind him.
"Thank you for your concern, I'm fine."
"Hmm? A dog-person? They're rare in the city." The girl seemed to have discovered something novel and scrutinized Gorou from head to toe.
Shiki thought this was some kind of decoration, but it turned out to be real. However, looking at the color scheme… it seemed to be the general of Watatsumi Island, right? What was his name?
Saburou? Shirou? Gorou?
Never mind, it's not important.
The key was why someone from Watatsumi Island would appear in Inazuma City? Was Miss Guanshangyu's information so well-informed?
"Rare?" Gorou's expression turned a little sour upon hearing this. Did this mean he was very conspicuous in Inazuma City? What kind of intelligence gathering was this!
"Yes, didn't you notice that you're the only dog-person on the street right now?"
"Ah, this…"
Gorou looked around and finally realized that the other party was absolutely right.
"The situation in Inazuma City is currently tense. An outsider like you will definitely attract the attention of the Tenryou Commission, especially since you also have a Vision," Shiki said.
"Oh, thank you for the advice… Wait, how do you know I'm from outside?" Gorou suddenly realized.
"Didn't I just say it? People like you are rare!"
Shiki remained expressionless. Gorou, this straightforward fellow, experienced the fear of being dominated by a woman for the first time.
Of course, Shiki was just relatively sharp-tongued; the later Yae Miko would be the real torment!
If one were to assign a difficulty level, Shiki was 'Difficult,' but Yae Miko was directly 'Hell' level.
"Let me give you some advice. Next time you come, remember to disguise yourself, because you… are really conspicuous." Shiki said, glancing again at Gorou's revealing attire.
Although these demi-humans generally had better physiques, wearing a crop top in March…
"Ah… I actually got lectured in Inazuma City…"
Gorou felt terrible. One must know that this was Inazuma City, in other words, the enemy's main base!
Gorou scurried away. Shiki felt a little puzzled. She… didn't say anything, did she?
Didn't she just remind him? Why did he run off like that?
'Never mind, I'll deal with the Watatsumi Island matter later.'
She came to Inazuma City this time to meet Kazuha and Fujiwara. The Thousand-Armed, Hundred-Eyed God Statue was nearing completion, and she didn't want to hear one day that Fujiwara had gone for an imperial duel.
That duel would be useless, merely a ripple in the ocean, fleeting.
To change the Raiden Shogun, one must start with her creator, Raiden Ei, and changing Raiden Ei's ideology requires a multifaceted approach.
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