Chapter 359

After Takumi finished setting things up, Gan Yu and Keqing had already received their ID cards.

Seeing this, Takumi couldn't help but comment, "It seems that you've all learned well."

"In that case, Keqing, the household registration work will be handed over to you. Gan Yu, take the machine back. The others are waiting outside. Once you bring the machine back, start scanning all the original documents. Then, I'll begin issuing new ID cards for everyone."

"After all the ID cards have been distributed, I will implement real-name authentication on the internet and update other necessary information. Once Liyue Harbor's data has been uploaded, we can proceed here as well."

Takumi quickly explained the process, knowing it would take some time to complete.

Ningguang turned to Takumi. "No problem. I'll return and arrange for this immediately."

She then looked at Takumi with some curiosity. "Takumi, can you tell me why Ei has come to Liyue? You didn't trick her into coming here, did you?"

She was confused. The arrival of the Electro Archon in Liyue was akin to a neighboring king suddenly stepping onto foreign territory—it was a major event.

Takumi and Ningguang exchanged glances. Without hesitation, he pulled out the Musou Isshin.

"This…!" Ningguang's expression was filled with doubt as she looked at the blade.

Gan Yu, on the other hand, recognized it immediately. "Isn't this the original sword of Raiden Makoto?"

She was astonished. Having seen Raiden Makoto in the past, she was familiar with this blade.

Ningguang remained puzzled. "So Ei came to Liyue because of this sword?"

Gan Yu was also confused. "Did she give you this blade?"

For Ei, this sword was of immense significance. How had it ended up in Takumi's possession?

Takumi simply smiled at their bewilderment.

Without further delay, he began his work.

The power of the Herrscher of Death surged into the blade. A strong life force radiated from it, shocking both Gan Yu and Ningguang.

Then, in the next moment—

A powerful burst of Electro energy erupted from the Musou Isshin.

Gan Yu's expression changed instantly, her eyes widening in shock.

"This… is Raiden Makoto's aura!"

The aura that had long vanished from history was now reemerging.

Ningguang was equally stunned. "Incredible…"

Keqing, however, was already aware of the situation and remained composed.

As the energy spread, other figures took notice.

Venti and Zhongli sensed it immediately.

Zhongli, who had been in his office, stood up abruptly, his expression serious. In the blink of an eye, he disappeared from his office.

Meanwhile, Venti had just finished clearing the lingering scent of alcohol from his body. Without hesitation, he vanished as well.

The two appeared near the General Affairs Department at almost the same time. Exchanging glances, they both walked toward Takumi's office without delay.

On the other side, Ei also sensed her sister's presence. Her gaze sharpened.

Yae Miko, standing beside her, was ecstatic. "It's her! Let's go!"

Without hesitation, they headed toward the General Affairs Department.

Others in Liyue also felt the disturbance.

Even Cloud Retainer was taken aback. "Raiden Makoto…? Has she returned? How could this be?"

Back at Takumi's office, Zhongli and Venti entered swiftly.

Upon seeing them, Ningguang, Gan Yu, and Keqing immediately bowed in greeting. "Emperor, Barbatos."

Zhongli acknowledged them with a nod but kept his gaze locked on the Musou Isshin.

"This is remarkable," he murmured. "Is she truly being resurrected?"

Venti, too, stared at the blade, sensing the faint yet recovering soul within.

"Goodness… this is unexpected." He was taken aback but delighted. After all, Raiden Makoto had been a dear friend.

Zhongli's voice carried a hint of nostalgia. "An old friend returns…"

Moments later, Yae Miko and Ei entered the office.

Seeing Ei, Zhongli greeted her with a nod. "Traveler."

Ei responded, "Morax."

Her attention then shifted to the Musou Isshin.

Takumi finished today's infusion of energy and then looked at Ningguang with a smile.

"Now do you understand why Ei came here?"

Ningguang, still in shock, turned her gaze toward Takumi.

The idea that the dead could be brought back to life…

And not just anyone, but Raiden Makoto herself.

"You all might as well sit down," Takumi said, placing the sword aside.

Zhongli and Venti took their seats without hesitation, eager to ask questions.

Realizing that the discussion would be extensive, Ningguang, Gan Yu, and Keqing excused themselves.

"We'll leave you all to discuss this matter," Ningguang said. "Let's focus on handling the household registration system. Emperor, Barbatos, Ei, Lady Yae, we won't disturb you."

Bowing politely, the three left the room, leaving Takumi to deal with the gathered deities.

Once they were gone, Zhongli turned his sharp gaze to Takumi.

"You have obtained a new power," he noted. "One that carries immense vitality. Can it truly restore life?"

Takumi shook his head. "It is the power to manipulate life and death. But at present, I can only control the aspect of life. Even if I wanted to resurrect someone, if their soul is completely gone, their consciousness lost, it would be impossible."

He looked at the Musou Isshin. "Raiden Makoto's consciousness still lingers. It is strong. That is why I can bring her back."

Even with the full power of the Herrscher of Death, bringing back someone whose soul and consciousness had been utterly erased would be beyond his reach.

There were limits to even the greatest power.