Chapter 30

[You didn't answer her—only continued your assault, channeling the Delusion to gather more elemental energy and unleash a relentless flurry of attacks.]

[Your elemental power felt boundless, overwhelming, terrifying.]

[Kujou Sara was completely outmatched.]

[As the battle raged on, Kamisato Ayaka and Kamisato Ayato also arrived at the Tenshukaku.]

[Violet lightning from your attacks flashed nonstop, so fierce it obscured the entire chamber.]

["Kael awakened a Vision? That's amazing!"]

[The Kamisato siblings had rushed here after receiving intel that you would be dueling Kujou Sara before the throne.]

[An ordinary man against a Vision bearer—the outcome should've been obvious: a complete loss.]

[Originally, the siblings had steeled themselves to do whatever it took to rescue you from the Tenshukaku, even if it meant giving up some of their power.]

[But then... you awakened a Vision.]

[Your understanding of swordsmanship was so profound that even Kamisato Ayato felt inferior.]

[With a Vision, Kujou Sara was no longer your match.]

["Wait... Brother, something's not right."]

[Kamisato Ayaka was the first to notice it. Her gaze fell on your hair—now streaked with white.]

["Why is Kael's hair... That's a Delusion! He's using a Delusion!!"]

[The Yashiro Commission was in charge of dismantling the Delusion Factory. Kamisato Ayaka had already read the reports.]

["No, this can't be! That dense elemental power... He's burning away his life!"]

[She dashed forward, wanting to run to you, but Kamisato Ayato held her back.]

["Ayaka. We're too late... Kael is about to win."]

[In the end, Kujou Sara was unable to dodge your Thunder Net in time. The crackling purple net enveloped her body, slamming her to the floor.]

[Lightning surged through her from head to toe. Her limbs seized up, her body spasmed violently. She couldn't move.]

["No!!" Kujou Takayuki shouted from the sidelines.]

[Without a flicker in your gaze, you drove your blade into Kujou Sara's heart.]

[The battle was over.]

[In that moment, your once-black hair turned completely white.]

[You stabbed your blade into the floor beside you, using the hilt to prop up your faltering body.]

[Your breathing was ragged. The battle had drained you.]

[You could feel it—your body was falling apart.]

[Your vision blurred. Your limbs trembled. You had no strength left.]

[So this... this was the price of using a Delusion.]

[Suddenly, your body tilted, and your arm slipped from the hilt.]

[You braced for the pain of the fall—but it never came. Instead, you fell into a warm embrace, fragrant with the scent of a young girl.]

["Kael, are you alright?"]

[You forced your eyes open, trying to focus your vision. "Ayaka... you came."]

["Mm. I came to take you home."]

[You could feel her trembling. Her arms around you shook with fear, with helplessness. Her emotions poured into you.]

[From atop the high platform, Raiden Shogun slowly descended, step by step.]

[She stopped at your side, towering over your exhausted form, her eyes emotionless.]

["I acknowledge your honor as the victor. I will allow you to walk out of the Tenshukaku alive."]

...That line sounded way too familiar.

Isn't this exactly what Raiden Shogun said to the player in the actual Genshin Impact game?

"Leave Tenshukaku alive," and then BAM—a Musou no Hitotachi to the back the second you step outside?

[Upon hearing Raiden Shogun's words, your options are...]

[1. Obey and leave peacefully.]

[2. Stay... and challenge the Shogun.]