Chapter 367

Ei and Yae Miko continued explaining everything to Raiden Makoto.

After some time, she finally understood what had happened.

She had already died once, and now hundreds of years had passed since that great war. Because her consciousness had remained within the Musou Isshin, she had been revived by the man who had just been here.

After comprehending the situation, Makoto sighed. 

"It's just like before..."

As she spoke, complex emotions surfaced in her heart. She hadn't expected so much time to have passed.

She then turned her gaze toward Kamisato Ayaka and Yoimiya.

"Who are these two?"

Hearing her question, Kamisato Ayaka and Yoimiya hurriedly bowed in respect.

"I have seen Lord Makoto," they both said in unison.

"I am Kamisato Ayaka of the Kamisato Clan."

"And I am Yoimiya, the owner of Naganohara Fireworks."

The two introduced themselves formally.

Hearing their introductions, Makoto nodded.

"Kamisato...? That name does sound familiar."

Then, she smiled at them. "It's nice to meet you."

After exchanging greetings, her gaze turned back to Ei.

"Are we in Liyue now?"

Looking at her surroundings, she was full of curiosity.

It was evident that this place was not Inazuma.

Ei nodded. "Yes, we are in Liyue."

Upon confirming this, Makoto suddenly asked, "How is Inazuma now?"

At this question, Ei immediately fell silent.

Could she really tell her that Inazuma had suffered so much over the years?

Seeing her hesitation, Makoto raised an eyebrow.

"Yae Miko, tell me."

If Ei wasn't going to say anything, then she would ask Yae Miko.

Hearing this, Yae Miko blinked and smirked.

"Actually, it would be better for Ayaka to explain. After all, the Kamisato Clan has been handling many of Inazuma's affairs. She would know better than us."

With that, she deftly shifted the responsibility to Kamisato Ayaka.

Makoto turned her gaze toward Ayaka.

At that moment, a bad premonition welled up in her heart.

Something must have happened to Inazuma.

"Speak!" Ei finally said, understanding that this was something she could no longer hide.

Hearing her words, Kamisato Ayaka hesitated for a moment before slowly explaining the current situation in Inazuma. She detailed everything that had happened, including the Vision Hunt Decree and the hardships the people had faced.

Upon hearing all of this, Makoto's expression darkened.

"Where is my sword?!" she demanded.

She had the urge to cut someone down immediately.

A Vision Hunt Decree? The people of Inazuma struggling to afford food?

This was the result of her sister's rule?

Hearing her sister's angry tone, Ei shrank back slightly.

"Not long after you died, she shut herself away..."

"After all, a lot happened during that time."

"It wasn't entirely her fault," Yae Miko added with a teasing smile.

"All of her friends were gone... except me."

Hearing this, Makoto paused.

After a long silence, she finally sighed.

"Forget it... I'm too tired to scold you."

She shook her head, deciding not to dwell on it anymore.

She also bore some responsibility. It had been irresponsible of her to leave Inazuma in Ei's hands so suddenly. 

She knew better than anyone that her sister was not suited for governance. 

Perhaps she should have foreseen this outcome.

Feeling guilty, she glanced at Ei. 

It was her fault as an older sister.

"Sister..." Ei looked at her with worry, relieved that she was no longer angry.

Makoto nodded and stood up. She began to test her new body, finding that it felt just like when she had been alive.

Did that man—Takumi—create this body for her?

If so, did that mean he knew everything about her?

The thought made her feel awkward and slightly embarrassed.

But as she focused on her body, she noticed something remarkable—it was slowly adapting to her soul. 

It was changing, gradually shifting to her original appearance.

"What incredible power," she murmured to herself.

A single person had created a body like this?

Would the Heavenly Principles allow such a thing?

Thinking of that being in the sky, Makoto narrowed her eyes.

But soon, she relaxed. Given the sheer power Takumi possessed, even the Heavenly Principles might not be able to interfere with him.

Perhaps they couldn't even stop him if they wanted to.

Seeing her sister move on her own, Ei instinctively wanted to support her, but she quickly realized it wasn't necessary.

Makoto was fine.

She walked outside the manor, stepping into the open air.

Takumi was waiting outside.

Seeing her emerge, he nodded.

"It seems like you're recovering well."

Hearing his words, Makoto nodded in return.

"Thank you."

Then, she bowed deeply to him.

He had given her a second chance at life.

This was no small favor.

Takumi simply smiled.

"It's nothing," he said lightly. "Just a small effort."

"After all, I also gained something in return."

For Takumi, reviving Makoto had not been too difficult.

Makoto shook her head. She didn't say anything more, but she had already engraved this gratitude deep in her heart.

As she stood there, she turned her gaze toward the city before her.

From this vantage point, she could see the full splendor of Liyue Harbor.

The towering buildings, the bustling streets—it was unlike anything she had ever seen before.

She felt like a person from ancient times suddenly transported into the modern world.

Everything was overwhelming.

And then, a familiar voice rang out.

"Hey~! Makoto!"

Along with the cheerful call, a gust of wind blew past.

Within seconds, Barbatos appeared beside Takumi.

A flash of cyan light, and he was there.

Seeing the carefree god appear out of thin air, Makoto was momentarily stunned.

"Barbatos?!"

She had met Barbatos during the Archon War.

When she was on the verge of death, she had entrusted him to deliver her belongings to Ei.

Now, they met again.

"It's really great that you're back!" Barbatos grinned.

"Hey hey hey! We should celebrate tonight!"

"Let's have the old man treat us to dinner!"

"I'll go grab some of my best wine!"

Saying that, he transformed into a breeze and disappeared, heading straight for Mondstadt.

He was off to retrieve his treasured wine.

Watching him disappear, Makoto couldn't help but smile.

Some things never changed.

Barbatos was still the same as before—always thinking about drinking.

But... that wasn't so bad.