Days passed one after another.
The little fox Yae realized that no matter what she did, she simply could not persuade herself to accept the fact that her elder brother had been turned into a puppet.
She thought for a very, very long time, and in the end, she made a decision.
She would submit her resignation to Raiden Ei.
Since she could neither stop Raiden Ei nor bear to see reminders of the past everywhere, Yae decided to leave Inazuma—a place filled with sorrow for her.
"You've really made up your mind?"
Raiden Ei gazed at the little fox.
Gu Chen sat to the side, tirelessly handling governmental affairs, while one of Raiden Ei's hands hooked around his right arm.
Seeing this scene, Yae silently nodded. "I've… decided."
"Alright."
Raiden Ei fell silent for a moment.
"Then, Your Excellency the Shogun, I'll take my leave."
Yae turned and walked away.
When she reached the entrance of the Tenshukaku's main hall, she turned back for one last glance before slowly departing.
She set foot on the road to a foreign land.
[Nilou]: This really leaves Miss Ei all alone… Her obsession made Miss Yae very dissatisfied, but since she couldn't stop it, all she could do was leave. (Crying)
[Collei]: If the body of the brother who raised and taught you since childhood was turned into a puppet, who could possibly accept that? Miss Ei became alone, and so did Miss Yae… (Gorou · sobbing)
[Ganyu]: I wonder if Lady Guuji in this life will meet me in Liyue. (Nahida · deep in thought)
[Yae Miko]: I hope I'll run into Sister Ganyu when I go to Liyue—then I'll have a new friend. I'll just leave Ei alone in Tenshukaku to keep her brother-in-law puppet company. (Yae Miko · mischievous grin)
[Hu Tao]: Ah! Just thinking about Gu Chen being turned into a puppet makes me uncomfortable—no respect for the dead at all! (Diona · irritated)
[Furina]: My opinion is judgment—this is the crime of desecrating a corpse! (Furina · amused)
[Neuvillette]: I believe that Beelzebul is guilty.
[Raiden Ei]: Stop scolding me, stop scolding me… (Raiden Ei · withdrawn)
[Shikanoin Heizou]: Honestly, even though I can understand Lady Ei's grief, turning Mr. Gu Chen's body into a puppet is really hard to accept… (Knocks head)
[Lumine]: I hope the video could be longer. I want to see a more distant future. (Paimon · shocked)
[Tartaglia]: We can only hope the Lady of that world had some sense and didn't provoke Mr. Gu Chen—otherwise, with Miss Yandere Ei in that state… yeah, even the ashes would probably get scattered. (Smirk)
[La Signora]: ...
After the little fox left, Raiden Ei was with Gu Chen at all times.
Thanks to Gu Chen's capable administration, Inazuma did not collapse. Of course, it wasn't particularly prosperous either—but overall, things were acceptable.
Raiden Ei and Gu Chen's calm life seemed as though it could continue until eternity.
Gradually, the image froze.
The opening cover of the video slowly surfaced.
[Nilou]: It's over already? I thought there would be more plot afterward. (Nilou · pondering)
[Collei]: Did I miss something? (Collei · no response)
[Tighnari]: No. The video's theme, "Obsessive Eternity," refers precisely to Miss Ei and Mr. Gu Chen's mode of existence—an obsession so deep that she turned his body into a puppet. The keyword "Unbearable Loss" points to the moment of Mr. Gu Chen's death, which triggered that obsession. As for "The God Who Never Moves Forward," it's even simpler: the dead cannot return, and the living must move on—but Miss Ei sank into obsessive eternity, unable to escape, and thus unable to move forward.
[Alhaitham]: That's also my view.
[Kamisato Ayaka]: I feel sorry for Her Excellency the Shogun, but I feel even more sorry for Mr. Gu Chen! If he knew his body was turned into a puppet, what would he think? (Ayaka · dazed)
[Kaeya]: @Gu Chen, Sect Leader—come out and comment from personal experience. (Grin)
[Gu Chen]: It's too abstract. Hard to evaluate. (Facepalm)
[Venti]: Even someone as open-minded and optimistic as the Sect Leader finds it abstract—Raiden Ei's behavior speaks for itself, doesn't it? (Grin)
[Raiden Ei]: The me in the video had problems, but the me in this life doesn't! (Confident)
[Paimon]: Ei's reward should be memories, right? Then what's Boss Gu's reward? I'm kind of curious. (Venti · starry-eyed)
[Kaeya]: A yandere Miss Ei as a reward. (Grin)
[Azhdaha]: (Grin)
[Venti]: You all just target the Sect Leader. Unlike me—I only feel sorry for him~ (Grin)
[Gu Chen]: Get lost!! (Diona · irritated)
Inazuma.
Tenshukaku.
Yae Miko wore a playful expression.
After glancing at Raiden Ei, she spoke softly, "Ei, Ei—seeing your past self end up all alone, how does that feel?"
Raiden Ei froze.
Even she found her past self in the video absurd.
She couldn't understand why that version of herself had become so obsessively extreme.
Shaking her head, she said, "I don't really know what to say."
Yae Miko smiled faintly.
She hadn't missed a single detail in the video.
She knew very well how deeply the Ei in the video depended on and loved Gu Chen.
Even if it didn't show much on her face, that blockhead truly loved Gu Chen—otherwise she wouldn't have become so obsessive after his death.
At the same time, she had also seen through the little fox's experiences.
That little fox probably liked Gu Chen too—unfortunately…
Even Yae Miko herself found Raiden Ei's actions hard to accept.
Turning Gu Chen into a puppet…
It was simply too twisted.
"I wonder what the reward will be this time?"
Judging by the system's pattern, it was very likely to be memories.
When the real Raiden Ei and Gu Chen overlapped with their video counterparts, that twisted eternity would turn into a true eternity.
Their feelings would continue from there.
Yae Miko sighed inwardly.
Raiden Ei glanced at her without speaking.
She felt something strange in her heart.
The pain of loss began to surface within her.
Burning, almost疯狂 love surged from the depths of her heart.
It left Raiden Ei feeling bewildered.
The video's reward hadn't even been issued yet—so why did she feel this way?
Had she immersed herself too deeply into the video version of herself?
Or was it something else?
She didn't understand.
She only knew that the feeling in her heart was hazy and illusory, like a dream from long ago—one she couldn't quite remember anymore.
Yet what played in the video felt like fragments of a dream she had once had, matching bit by bit, remembered little by little.
"What a strange feeling…" Raiden Ei shook her head.
"What's wrong?" Yae Miko asked in surprise.
"Nothing."
Raiden Ei didn't explain.
At that moment, the video officially ended and the rewards were announced.
[Past Life Series · Episode 6]
[Obsessive Eternity · Complete]
[Main Characters Receive Rewards]
Gu Chen receives: Past-life memories, Pinnacle Puppet-Making Technique.
Pinnacle Puppet-Making Technique: Allows the creation of perfect-grade puppets. Perhaps it can be used to freely mold a wife to one's liking?
Raiden Ei receives: Past-life memories, The Blade of Eternal Loss.
The Blade of Eternal Loss: Those struck by this blade will lose anything the wielder wishes them to lose.
[Azhdaha]: Huh? (Dumbfounded)
[Venti]: Wait—this Pinnacle Puppet-Making Technique?? The system is even joking now! Freely molding a wife?! Holy crap!! (Venti · shocked)
[Tartaglia]: This is truly outrageous! (Tartaglia · stunned)
[Paimon]: So once Gu Chen masters this, as long as he wants to, he can create a 100% real wife? (Paimon · shocked)
[Albedo]: (Stunned)
[Alice]: Oh my? A 2D wife can suddenly become real? (Snickers)
[Gu Chen]: Nice, nice—this reward is great! (Zhongli · smug Dragon King smile)
[Lumine]: Watch yourself! Don't let the house fill up with countless puppet sisters! (Going crazy)
[Paimon]: (Collapsed)
[Tartaglia]: Still, while the puppet technique is absurdly powerful, I feel Miss Ei's reward is even scarier. That Blade of Eternal Loss… If she wanted to, could she even cut away part of my thoughts?
[Zhongli]: By common rationality, that interpretation is indeed correct.
[Venti]: Holy crap—that's even more broken! I thought she'd just chop off limbs or something. Tartaglia's imagination really went places… This is bad, very bad! (Venti · shocked)
[Nilou]: Am I the only one wondering whether Miss Ei can finally be with Mr. Gu Chen now? (Nilou · popping up)
[Collei]: You're not alone! I'm looking forward to it too! (Venti · starry-eyed)
[Kamisato Ayaka]: Me too! (Collei · longing)
[Kirara]: Hehe, I'm super excited as well! (Meow)
Tenshukaku.
A surge of memories welled up from the depths of Raiden Ei's heart.
Her eyes went vacant.
The memories felt both familiar and unfamiliar—
as if they had always belonged to her, merely sealed away until now.
Yet the actions within those memories differed somewhat from her personality, as though another self had once controlled her.
But no matter what—
The emotions within those memories were undeniably real.
Raiden Ei's eyes gradually reddened.
Yae Miko pressed her lips together, then reached out to hug her, gently comforting her.
"There, there. Your brother-in-law is in Liyue right now—alive and well. You should pull yourself together and go see him in your prettiest 모습. Don't cry."
Raiden Ei took a deep breath.
"You're right!"
She strongly agreed.
Wiping away her tears, Raiden Ei hurriedly rummaged through Tenshukaku.
Yae Miko asked in confusion, "What are you looking for?"
"Pretty clothes!"
"I'll help you."
…
Liyue.
Gu Residence.
"Don't do anything reckless, okay?"
"I don't even dare imagine the house filled with countless puppet beauties you molded…"
Just thinking about it made Lumine feel overwhelmed.
"Do I look like that kind of person?"
Gu Chen shook his head solemnly.
If he had obtained this ability before coming to Teyvat, he would definitely have tested whether he could make some 2D wives.
But now that he was already in Teyvat—was that really necessary?
Gu Chen reached out, took Lumine's hand, pulled her into his arms, lifted her chin, and kissed her lips lightly.
"Be good. Don't overthink it."
"Hehe, okay."
Even as an old married couple, Lumine's face still flushed red after the sudden kiss.
"I want one too! Me too!"
Guizhong sat on a stool, swinging her barefoot legs, raising her hand eagerly.
"Everyone gets one, everyone gets one."
Gu Chen smiled and kissed them one by one, then looked at Paimon.
Paimon's face flushed as she crossed her arms in front of her chest.
"Nope! I'm still little—at least, at least wait until I grow up a bit…"
"?"
A question mark popped up over Gu Chen's head. Then his face darkened.
"I was planning to have you help out in the kitchen. Ei and Miko will be here soon!"
"Oh… oh!"
Paimon snapped back to her senses, a little embarrassed.
Lumine and the others burst into laughter.
Raiden Ei loved sweets—both in the past-life video and in this life.
Thinking back to the dessert he made at the brink of death, Gu Chen decided he had to make up for it.
With his formidable knowledge and skills, even Paimon—who was just helping—was left stunned.
After getting Gu Chen's permission, she took a bite and was blown away.
"Why have I never seen you make desserts this good before?! Sweet but not greasy, and even though it's a pastry, it's not dry at all! How did you do it?!"
"Different moods naturally produce different results," Gu Chen said with a smile.
"There's such a thing?!" Paimon was shocked.
Gu Chen nodded solemnly.
Strong technique only raises the lower limit.
To reach the upper limit, one must pour in emotion.
Of course, it didn't mean he lacked emotion when cooking for his other wives—it was just that different moods led to such exaggerated differences.
Gu Chen always told the truth.
His feelings for each wife weren't exactly the same—there might be highs and lows—but without exception, they were sincere.
In past cycles, he hadn't properly cherished these emotions.
Fortunately, with the exposure of reincarnation, he had now gained great power and freedom, enough to protect these feelings well.
In a good mood, Gu Chen made extra portions and reminded Paimon,
"Sweets are nice, but you should still eat less. Control the amount, or you'll gain weight and won't be able to fly."
"Waaah, if only I had a body that never gets fat no matter how much I eat."
Paimon rubbed her little belly and started fantasizing.
"You, honestly."
Gu Chen chuckled.
After placing the finished pastries and fried tofu onto plates and sealing them with power to preserve their flavor, Gu Chen and Paimon went out into the courtyard.
Thunder rumbled in the distant sky.
Raiden Ei was desperate to see Gu Chen.
After hurriedly changing clothes, she brought Yae Miko along and transformed into a streak of lightning, rushing over.
The vast ocean seemed capable of separating the two lands by great distance.
Yet the longing of two hearts remained close.
Lightning struck down.
Gu Chen and the others saw Raiden Ei and Yae Miko arrive.
Yae Miko smiled and waved at everyone.
Gu Chen's gaze settled on Raiden Ei.
The attire symbolizing supreme authority and dignity had been replaced.
Her purple hair was no longer braided, but flowed naturally down her back.
Joy colored her delicate face; pale violet eyes shimmered with lightning, and deep within them lay intense affection.
She wore an off-shoulder white top, her skin like凝脂, her exquisite collarbones visible at a glance.
A black skirt covered only half her thighs, and below that, black stockings wrapped around her legs—those long, full, warrior's thighs both shapely and supple.
Gu Chen smiled and opened his arms.
"Brother-in-law~!"
Raiden Ei rushed forward and threw herself into his embrace, holding him tightly, as if afraid he would vanish like an illusion.
"I'm here."
Gu Chen smiled and patted her head.
"Oh my, still calling him brother-in-law?" Yae Miko teased with a grin.
"Shouldn't you change how you address him now?"
Gu Chen raised an eyebrow.
"Well?"
"Th-then… hu-husband…"
Raiden Ei's face turned bright red, even the tips of her ears crimson as if they might drip blood.
"Oooh~"
Paimon clapped her hands and cheered.
Raiden Makoto and the others smiled endlessly.
— [Floating Through Mortal Life, Meeting Again]
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