Ying hadn't even had a chance to retort when she saw Lumine close the room door and then forcefully pull her onto the bed, saying with a smile,
"There's still some time before the plan begins, so you know what that means~"
Ying: ..................
No, I don't know...
......................
"Whoa?! Wait, wait! Paimon is still... ah... looks like she's already asleep..."
"And Paimon, too... is she also asleep?!"
"Ugh... Fine, try to be gentle..."
Later...
Ying walked on the road towards Tenshukaku, but her spirits weren't very high.
Rubbing her still slightly red lips, Ying's understanding of Lumine's stamina deepened.
Damn it, even with her power restricted, she could do this to me. If she recovers her full strength, who knows what she'll do.
I really don't want to experience those novel plots where someone gets kissed unconscious...
Well, if anyone's going to get kissed unconscious, it'll be her...
Shaking her head, Ying patted her cheeks to perk herself up and prepare to face the Electro Archon.
Although Yae Miko's plan had only just begun to be implemented, it didn't matter to her. After all, with the training she'd undergone recently, she was confident that even if she couldn't defeat the Electro Archon, she could at least escape her grasp.
Of course, Lumine would never agree to her going to the enemy's main base alone, so Ying hadn't told her. She'd only said she was going out to look for treasure chests to find more weapons for future use, and that Lumine shouldn't worry about her, and she'd meet her in two days.
Although Lumine was still worried, she eventually agreed. Firstly, Ying genuinely had the strength to put her at ease. Secondly, considering how much she had teased Ying yesterday, she felt she should be more understanding today.
Despite the long journey, with the full boost of Electro energy, Ying reached the outskirts of Tenshukaku in less than half a day.
Ying hid in the bushes, looking at the Shogunate soldiers standing at the main gate, and was momentarily hesitant.
Knock them out? Would that make the Electro Archon think she was here to cause trouble...
Then, sneak in directly? It was feasible, but there were so many guards at the entrance, there must be even more inside...
After much thought, Ying finally made up her mind and decided to use those Shogunate soldiers.
So, after her elemental energy recovered, Ying stood up from the bushes and, as if strolling through her own backyard, slowly walked onto the road and towards the main gate of Tenshukaku.
The Shogunate soldiers at the gate quickly spotted Ying. Within moments, they recognized her identity and became alert, preparing for battle.
A Shogunate soldier raised his spear, aiming it at Ying as she approached, and shouted loudly.
"Stop! Squat down, hands on your head, and offer no futile resistance!"
Upon hearing this, Ying stopped and gave the soldier a sweet smile, saying politely,
"Hello, I'm here to see the Electro Archon. Could you please trouble you to take me to her? (^～^)"
The Shogunate soldier stared at the cute face before him, momentarily stunned.
If he hadn't known she was a wanted criminal, he might have let down his guard.
Swallowing, the Shogunate soldier eyed the girl suspiciously, and asked in disbelief,
"A wanted criminal wants to see Her Excellency the General? Are you out of your mind?"
Ying: ..................
Damn! I'm talking to you nicely, and you're calling me names!
Ying pouted in displeasure and instantly appeared before him, snatching the spear from his hand.
"What?!"
The Shogunate soldier sensed trouble and quickly tried to snatch his spear back, but Ying was even faster. The moment he raised his hand, she pressed the spear against his jaw.
The Shogunate soldiers behind him immediately became highly vigilant, assuming combat stances, fearing that Ying would unleash her attack in the next second.
Ying smiled. Although she wouldn't attack them without reason, it didn't mean she would let them do as they pleased. She had to show some deterrence.
With that thought, Ying vanished before them in an instant. The Shogunate soldiers felt a gust of wind, and the next second, their weapons were gone.
When Ying reappeared, a pile of spears was already at her feet.
Seeing their astonished expressions, Ying shrugged, casually took out a silver sword, and pressed it against the jaw of the same soldier again, saying coldly,
"One last time, where is the Electro Archon?"
Feeling the sharp pain on his neck, the soldier swallowed with difficulty and instinctively reached out his hand, pointing towards a direction inside Tenshukaku.
"In... inside..."
Ying nodded with satisfaction, retracted her silver sword. Just as the Shogunate soldiers thought they were saved, they suddenly felt a sharp pain in the back of their heads and then fainted on the ground.
The one who did it was, of course, Ying in front of them.
After knocking out everyone at the main gate and the reinforcements who arrived later, Ying flicked her slightly sore wrist and walked towards the room where the Electro Archon was.
She didn't want a bunch of small soldiers to hinder her when she withdrew later. Instead of sneaking in and getting beaten out by the Electro Archon, it was better to clear out the outer soldiers first.
After all, the former might be rumored as someone who infiltrated Tenshukaku, was beaten up, and fled in embarrassment. The latter, however, would be a story of someone who single-handedly stormed Tenshukaku, fought fiercely, was worn down by a large number of soldiers, and was eventually defeated by the Electro Archon, forcing a retreat. How lamentable~
Soon, Ying arrived in front of the Electro Archon's chambers. After knocking out the few Shogunate soldiers at the door, Ying strode forward, pushed the door open directly, and entered with imposing momentum.
"Is the Electro Archon here? The wanted criminal you personally issued the Vision Hunt Decree for has arrived~"
As soon as she spoke, Ying saw the Electro Archon already standing in the center of the hall. Clearly, she had known Ying was coming.
The Electro Archon silently watched Ying for a moment, then spoke calmly,
"As a wanted criminal, to dare to intrude into Tenshukaku alone, you are the first to do so."
"Heh heh~ You flatter me, who wouldn't if they had the strength~"
Ying smiled and scratched her head, making a small joke with her before becoming a little more serious. A smile played on her lips, and she said naturally,
"I'm not here for you today. Hurry up and let me into that place called... uh... Tsukuyomi Space, okay~"
Paimon: ..................
Erm... Host, to be precise, that place is called the Plane of Euthymia.