86. Going to Inazuma City

Author's Note: I decided. I only upload at least 4 to 5 chapters per week. I also want to read some good fanfics in this platform.

One of them I find interesting is Blue Lock: The True Egoist

Oh, please recommend me some hidden gems as well!

By the way, here's the chapter.

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Before Ayaka said anything, Ryūhei pushed his palm forward, indicating for her not to say anything.

"You don't have to answer right away if you're not sure about your decision."

"N-no, it's fine." Then, Ayaka looked at him while fidgeting from time to time. And eventually, she began to speak. "If you don't mind, I want to keep our relationship. In addition, I want to get to know you better."

They had gone out together several times before. But Ryūhei's departure for Liyue had an impact on Ayaka's psychology, Ayaka was like losing someone she used to talk to. In addition, she lost the one she used to hang out with while she was able to show a different side of herself as an ordinary girl, just like today.

When Ayaka went to the Konda village with Ryūhei, Ayaka felt some relief at being able to go out with Ryūhei once again.

Now, she understood that she couldn't lose a person who could talk normally to her without caring about her real identity. Moreover, what he said previously showed how much Ryūhei cares about her freedom and happiness.

And since she had decided to live with no regrets, she would try to keep him by her side a little longer. Trying to get to know him better than anyone else.

Ryūhei had no idea what Ayaka was thinking. To be sure, he was quite surprised by Ayaka's statement just now. But, to say that she wanted to maintain the marriage arrangement, she must have put a lot of effort into saying that.

There was no hard feeling for him even if Ayaka decided to cancel the arranged marriage. After all, his feelings for her are only limited to liking her, liking her beauty. The beauty of a person is something that must be appreciated. And that was Ryūhei's feelings for Ayaka right now.

When it came to love for the opposite sex or romantic love, Ryūhei himself didn't understand one bit since he had never experienced it even in his previous life. What's more, love is too complex to understand and he can't eat it either. That's why he doesn't really care what love is.

Love is surely important, but it's not what Ryūhei needs most. Just as there is no "love" in the six fundamental human needs.

When Ryūhei returned to the Kamisato estate, he wanted to show Ayato his accomplishments, and he would tell him that it wouldn't be long before this world got to know Ryūhei. However, when Ayato told him the reason why Ayato had challenged him, Ryūhei held back from showing off his accomplishments. Ryūhei was a little bit childish and naive not to understand Ayato's intentions at that time.

Thus, when he heard Ayaka wanted to keep their relationship, he decided to give her a chance.

Back to Ayaka and Ryūhei. After Ryūhei heard Ayaka's statement, he let out a chuckle, making her reddened in embarrassment. He said,

"Well, I don't mind. I just didn't expect this at all. Is it so embarrassing to say that?"

"Please, don't say that!" Ayaka said that while gesturing to him to stop talking. She mustered all her courage just to declare that she wanted to keep their relationship. Still, it was too embarrassing to say that directly in front of him.

"Pffttt. This is a rare sight to behold." Ryūhei held his laugh at her reaction. And after a moment, he asked, "But, if you really want to get to know me better, does that mean you'll follow me to Liyue?"

"Eh?" Ayaka was dumbfounded. Now she recalled that Ryūhei was pretty successful in Liyue. That means…

"Aren't you going to stay here longer? Is it because you can't open a branch in Inazuma City?"

Ryūhei shook his head.

"I actually prefer to keep my options open and explore different places to find more customers. As for opening a branch, it doesn't really matter if I can't open it here. But don't worry, I'm here with you now. Is there something specific you'd like to do or talk about?"

"Erm… no."

While Ryūhei just said everything he had in his mind, Ayaka didn't really know what to say in this situation.

However, Ryūhei noticed that Ayaka wanted to say something, yet couldn't utter it. And eventually, before they could say something further, they arrived at the Kamisato estate.

At that moment, Ayaka immediately rushed inside without saying anything to Ryūhei. Though, he could see her ears reddened.

'It seemed she realized that saying something like keeping the marriage arrangement was embarrassing, so she couldn't say anything else and wanted to get away from me immediately.' Ryūhei smirked after thinking about Ayaka's behavior just now.

And since Ayaka had boldly said that, Ryūhei knew he had to do something too. With that, Ryūhei walked in a certain direction.

Moments later, he took a good, long look and saw Jiu meditating while controlling her power. Well, meditation calmed her mind, allowing her to concentrate on controlling her power better, even though Ryūhei had only half unlocked the seal on her body.

If she could control all of her power without losing her mind once again, then she would be the best guardian of his companies.

Ryūhei didn't bother her as he walked away.

He arrived in the front of a certain room before knocking on the door.

"Come in!" The voice from the inside was Ayato. Ayato was the clan leader who was respected by the clan members, but since Ryūhei and Ayato were close enough, Ryūhei didn't need to show any etiquette in front of him, except at official meetings.

He slid the door and stepped inside.

"Do you have time to talk?"

"Oh, Ryūhei, huh? Feel free to talk!"

And then, Ryūhei started to talk about something.

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The next day, the first day of the new month, October 1st.

Ayato and Ayaka had official business where they would be meeting with the other two Commissions, the Tenryou and Kanjou Commissions. Well, Ryūhei could guess what they wanted to do. If he had to guess, it would have to be an application to abolish the Sakoku Decree or the Vision Hunt Decree. And to be honest, it was pointless no matter how many times they tried.

But well, Ayato couldn't put it aside after seeing the economic statistics that had dropped dramatically thanks to the Sakoku Decree which made Inazuma isolated from the outside world. And Ayato needed to do something regardless.

Since both of them were busy, Ryūhei took Jiu to Inazuma City. Perhaps he could find something interesting.

Meanwhile, Yae Miko who looked for Ryūhei couldn't find him once again, making her more irritated.

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Inazuma City came to his view. To be honest, he found the atmosphere to be quite gloomy. All sorts of negative emotions were gathered like a mist when he saw it with his eyes.

Yet, as if he was a demon king, the energy in the surroundings was his favorite since it could become his power. However, Ryūhei had no intention of absorbing it for the time being.

His gaze turned to the sakura tree on the northern outskirts of Inazuma City, which was also the city's entrance, and the entrance Ryūhei was currently walking through.

After a moment, he proceeded through, intending to enter the city.

"Stop right there!" Two people suddenly blocked his way. Their attire was the standard feudal Japanese infantry uniform; a purple-gray shitagi, gray kobakama, white socks, and waraji sandals. Their eggplant-colored armor with gray accents consists of a breastplate with the Inazuma Shogunate's crest, half-armored sleeves, thigh guards, and greaves. In addition, they are also equipped with a cross-shape spear containing the Shogunate crest under the spearhead.

Both of them are the Doushin, similar to the Milelith from Liyue, which means they are both low-level soldiers who conduct general affairs such as guarding, patrolling, or police work.

"Hello, sirs." Ryūhei greeted them politely. Then, one of the Doushin asked him.

"Please cooperate with the security check, sir!"

It seemed because of the Vision Hunt Decree, the Doushin started to conduct security checks as well. Ryūhei didn't mind at all since they were doing their job.

Ryūhei couldn't show his ID card since it was lost in the sea two months ago. It was a good thing that one of them knew his identity. So, he didn't get into much trouble. As for Jiu, because she had the appearance of a little lass, they didn't ask her even though they knew she wasn't a local. And lastly, they inspected whether Ryūhei and Jiu had a Vision or not.

"I'm Visionless, you know!"

"Erm. Still, we need to follow the procedure."

"What a drag. Fine! Just be quick!"

Ryūhei didn't want to find trouble for now. So, he just cooperated with them. After inspection, Ryūhei asked them if it was possible to remake the identity card while changing his surname since he was kicked out by the Kaedehara clan long ago, and he wanted to change his surname back to his clan roots, Niwa. The Doushin confirmed that it was possible and that the two of them could guide Ryūhei to the destination for his ID card to be remade according to procedure.

2 hours later, Ryūhei had succeeded in remaking his identity card, and this time he would spend the time walking around the city, showing it to Jiu who had been looking bored all the time.

Another 2 hours later, he walked with Jiu in the bustling commercial street. From there, he could see a statue that was quite large, different from The Statue of The Seven. That statue was none other than the Statue of the Omnipresent God. A kind of statue with a pair of wings where all the Visions taken by the Vision Hunt Decree are inlaid on both wings with a slightly disorder arrangement.

Just then, he heard someone yell.

"Don't stop me, Shinobu! They stole something precious from everyone, and on top of that, they put the Visions into such a sloppy arrangement in that statue! Damn the Shogun's Army, they are absolute monsters! Normally, you'd think that the more powerful the Vision's holder is, the higher up theirs would go. But... Who the hell was it?! Who dared to put mine on the very bottom?!"

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Author's Note: I already read your comments that a lot of you didn't want Ayaka to broke the marriage arrangement.

But, I refuse!

PS: LoL