From the player's perspective, not much content regarding the Raiden Shogun was shown.
They only saw Mu Yang faintly smile after hearing those words.
Then, the perspective shifted away from Mu Yang and returned to Lumine.
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In the livestream.
Guinaifen was a little excited.
"Folks, am I seeing things? Did Mu Yang just smile?"
In their impressions, Mu Yang seemed like a rather aloof person.
Although he spoke gently to the protagonist, he rarely showed much expression.
His emotions were unreadable.
[At least a few pixels moved, right?]
[I'm getting antsy—it's like my hubby shared an inside joke with someone else]
[You're overthinking it]
[So what's the deal with this Shogun? She seems kinda cute]
[What happened to her dignity?]
[LOL, how did she say "got scolded by Yae" with that expression?]
[The classic rebellion against superiors trope the Japanese love—here we go]
[But Yae did it for Mu Yang, right? The Shogun said that slash was heavy]
"Can't be helped. Looks like we'll have to progress the story to find out what happens next."
[Looks like Little Gui's getting impatient too—she's actually being proactive now]
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The player's perspective shifted away.
But Mu Yang was still within the Plane of Euthymia.
"She actually did something like that?"
Mu Yang seemed skeptical that the mischievous fox would get angry over his affairs.
"Mn." Ei nodded. "It seems you truly remember nothing. Do you know the reason?"
Mu Yang obviously knew, but he couldn't possibly tell Ei.
Even if I told you, you wouldn't be able to help.
If anything, this fight has already been a huge assist.
"I know. I can handle it myself."
"Very well. Your progress is remarkable. I look forward to our next duel."
Mu Yang observed Ei's expression. Did she just fabricate some backstory in her head?
Like amnesia being the price for rapid power growth or something?
Whatever. As long as she can rationalize it herself and doesn't ask further, it's fine.
There was one more thing Mu Yang was curious about.
"You knew I'd return to challenge you. Weren't you worried I'd disrupt Inazuma's 「Eternity」?"
Hearing this question, Ei seemed slightly puzzled.
But she answered without hesitation. "No."
Truthfully, Mu Yang's question was somewhat unnecessary.
The reason Ei had strayed onto this misguided path was because, over her long life, she had lost too much.
Chiyo, Sasayuri, Kitsune Saiguu, and Makoto...
The only one still by her side now was Yae Miko.
That was why she indulged Miko so much.
Though her relationship with Mu Yang wasn't as close as hers with Miko,
he was still one of the few friends she had.
As the saying goes, no discord, no concord—the two shared many common topics in their pursuit of martial arts.
Thus, Ei naturally wouldn't consider Mu Yang a threat to Eternity.
She knew Mu Yang had been staying at the Grand Narukami Shrine lately.
Miko must have some scheme going on, and Mu Yang just got dragged into it.
She categorized Miko as the scheming type, much like Makoto.
As for Mu Yang and herself? They were warriors—actions spoke louder than words.
After receiving Ei's reply, Mu Yang told her he might stay in Inazuma a while longer.
"Is it related to Miko's plans?"
"Do you think she'd openly explain her schemes to anyone?"
"...Fair point. Then it's about that Traveler from earlier."
Ei was fully aware of what was happening outside.
For instance, the little movements of the Sangonomiya resistance.
She just couldn't be bothered to deal with them, leaving everything to the Shogun puppet.
Mu Yang didn't deny it.
Of course, he didn't ask Ei to do anything either.
Nor would he try to persuade her to abandon her path of Eternity.
Ei's stubborn. Convincing her is a job best left to Miko and Lumine.
No point wasting my breath—it's not like there's much time left anyway.
The two continued discussing martial arts at length.
Since Mu Yang lacked memories of the past, their conversation revolved around their recent battle.
Time passed swiftly.
Mu Yang felt it was time to leave.
Before departing, he asked, "Really not going out to see her?"
Ei shook her head and sent Mu Yang out of the Plane of Euthymia.
Mu Yang had expected to reappear at Tenshukaku, setting himself up for a dramatic exit—
like swaggering out of the Shogun's palace in full view.
To his surprise, he was transported directly to the Grand Narukami Shrine.
Sensing familiar energy, Yae Miko immediately rushed over.
But all she saw was Mu Yang—no sign of her god.
Miko would never show vulnerability in front of others.
She donned her usual trickster mask and sauntered over teasingly.
"Looks like my 'gentle reminder' worked. At least she didn't slash you back to Liyue."
"Should I say thanks, then?"
Miko smirked. "If you really want to thank me, why didn't you obediently bring my talisman in with you?"
Mu Yang didn't answer.
Miko herself had been barred from the Plane of Euthymia.
She'd hoped to sneak in through unconventional means,
and Mu Yang was one of her contingency plans.
But Mu Yang wasn't about to let her have her way.
Scheming is fine—just keep me out of it.
Miko acted as though she'd expected Mu Yang's silence.
She hadn't held much hope to begin with.
"Fine, fine. I get it—you were worried I'd interfere with your duel..."
She feigned a sigh. "Honestly, sparring is allowed,
but she won't even meet her own familiar? What kind of god did I end up with?"
Mu Yang replied, "If you want to persuade her, you can't do it alone."
"I'm working on those two little ones. You won't stop me, will you?"
Miko was, of course, referring to Lumine and Paimon.
She'd noticed Mu Yang treated them differently.
In truth, Miko had misread the situation.
Mu Yang was kind to all his friends.
She'd simply positioned herself incorrectly.
Had she opened up sincerely instead of playing the trickster,
she wouldn't have received such distant treatment.
Of course, there was another reason.
Mu Yang was wary of being manipulated by cunning women, which could disrupt his plans.
So around Yae Miko, he avoided speaking unnecessarily.
Once the Inazuma arc wraps up and things settle, we'll talk.
Mu Yang told Miko he wouldn't interfere with Lumine's choices during her journey.
He wasn't a guide or a mentor—just someone who happened to cross paths with her.
They'd walk together for a stretch,
part ways at the crossroads, and look forward to meeting again.
Miko covered her mouth with her sleeve and laughed.
"Seems fighting Ei really put you in a good mood. You're even talking more."
"Ah well, I'll never understand you battle maniacs."
She then asked, "What's next? Heading to Watatsumi Island?"
Mu Yang shook his head.
The fight with Ei had drained him far more than expected.
Besides, his role in Inazuma was pretty much finished.
Given Mu Yang's combat prowess, if he joined the resistance,
the scales would tip instantly.
At that point, there was no telling how the Shogun puppet would react.
So he'd always planned to bow out here.
The later events—the 「people's will」 that would change Ei's perspective—
had little to do with him.
As for Watatsumi Island? The groundwork was already laid.
All that remained was waiting for Lumine's return,
helping her with her anti-Shogun training,
and then the Inazuma arc would officially wrap up.
"Pass a message to Watatsumi for me," Mu Yang said to Miko.
"Tell them this battle drained me, and I need time to recover."
"Not worried I'll 'misinterpret' the message?"
"Just don't let it interfere with your own schemes."
With that, Mu Yang waved her off and retreated to his room to rest.