"Perhaps... I somewhat understand Rex Lapis's thoughts..."
"But I still don't understand why Rex Lapis would place such a huge gamble on you..."
As Raiden Ei spoke these words, her expression was slightly complex, containing both surprise and bitterness.
But soon, she shook her head again:
"Perhaps you truly hold infinite possibilities, but I cannot gamble."
After her words fell, Raiden Ei's eyes shimmered with light, her right hand tightly gripping musou isshin.
She looked at Yuuko with a cold gaze and said:
"Yellow Fox, it's the same as before. I will not change my mind. I... will still uphold the will of eternity."
The next moment, Raiden Ei transformed into a purple streak of light and charged towards Yuuko!
The previous conversation had also allowed her to recover slightly.
Although that last Celestial Shower had greatly reduced her combat power, Raiden Ei had not backed down in terms of will.
She would adhere to her own will and fight Yuuko!
Watching Raiden Ei charge at him, Yuuko sighed again.
Based on the information he had gathered so far, Yuuko already knew the reasons behind the Vision Hunt Decree and the Sakoku Decree.
However, he still couldn't tolerate Raiden Ei's completely indifferent attitude after Inazuma had been reduced to such a state.
Teppei, Old Man Shimura... and the figures of many Inazuman citizens.
Involuntarily surfaced in Yuuko's mind.
During the Vision Hunt Decree, he had witnessed many people who had become disoriented after losing their Visions.
He had also seen many who, in defiance of the Vision Hunt Decree, bravely fought against the divine.
The wishes of these people now emerged.
At this moment, a faint light emanated from Yuuko's body—a pure, untainted light.
That light was composed of people's wishes and wills, finally gathered by Yuuko.
That light also carried various memories.
That light also had a special name: Primal Element.
However, it was not one of the seven elements.
Because it was the most primitive element, containing countless types, including the seven elements.
At this moment, these light elements permeated Yuuko's body.
The memories of many people also surged into Yuuko's mind along with these light elements.
Then, Yuuko threw a punch at the charging Raiden Ei!
This was a punch that condensed Yuuko's own strength and the wishes of many people!
This punch carried so many things; people's wishes and memories were all within it!
The next second.
The white fist collided with the purple blade, erupting in a massive explosion of light.
The light within was incredibly dazzling!
Yet, strangely, despite such a large explosion.
There was no sound, which was very eerie.
Afterward, as the light dissipated, two figures gradually became visible within.
Among them, Raiden Ei lay on the ground, her clothes tattered, and musou isshin had flown far away, embedded in the ground.
This battle had already concluded.
Raiden Ei had lost.
Raiden Ei struggled to lift her head, looked at Yuuko, and weakly said:
"Primal Element... no, you are also connected to the ley lines... who exactly are you...?"
Yuuko remained silent, not answering.
Seeing this, Raiden Ei's face showed a bitter expression:
"I finally understand why Rex Lapis placed everything on you..."
Yuuko shook his head and gently exhaled.
He had changed quite a bit now.
Perhaps because of that light just now, Yuuko was no longer covered in Geo Element, nor was he wearing the yellow fox mask.
They had all been assimilated by that light.
In other words, Yuuko was now appearing before Raiden Ei in his true form.
However, at this point, Yuuko no longer cared about such matters.
Because now, everything was over.
Yuuko came to Raiden Ei's side and squatted down:
"You've lost. So, tell me your thoughts. If you are still insistent on eternity, then I will have to act."
Raiden Ei, lying on the ground, did not answer Yuuko's question, but instead said meaningfully:
"The power within you should not be used frequently; it will bring disaster to the land, and even everything around you."
Hearing this, Yuuko nodded: "Is that so? I have that feeling too."
Before this, Yuuko rarely used this power to fight.
Because he also felt that if he overused this power.
It would bring devastating disaster to himself and everything around him.
For this reason, Yuuko generally fought relying on his physical body and Geo Elemental Power.
After a pause, Yuuko said seriously:
"I say, if you are truly afraid of the so-called Heavenly Principles, why don't I help you?"
Raiden Ei stared blankly for a long time, looking at Yuuko:
"Do you truly understand what you just said?"
"I don't know." Yuuko shook his head:
"And I don't want to know. I just don't want these troublesome matters to disturb my peaceful life in the future."
After speaking, Yuuko added: "Raiden Ei, Raiden Ei, thanks to you, it's been a long time since I've petted a little fox."
Raiden Ei frowned slightly: "Little fox...?"
Without explaining this, Yuuko continued:
"Let's get back to the main topic."
"Although I don't know what the Heavenly Principles are, or why they make you so fearful."
"But if you constantly fear and evade, nothing will change, right?"
"At a time like this, shouldn't one gather courage and resist?"
"Think about your people. They revere you enough, yet why did they still dare to fight against you after the Vision Hunt Decree was issued?"
"Wishes are a very important and precious thing."
"Perhaps one day in the future, the Heavenly Principles you speak of will descend upon Inazuma."
"When that time comes, wouldn't it be better for everyone to work together and resist the Heavenly Principles?"
"If you truly lack confidence, then I will help you, how about it?"
These words pierced Raiden Ei's heart, echoing continuously within her.
She always felt that the person before her was very similar to someone.
PS: Regarding the settings of light elements and ley lines, everyone can search on Bilibili. Major Genshin scholars have explanations.
The protagonist has a special physique and can connect with the ley lines to a certain extent.
Similarly, the protagonist can also subtly control light Elemental Power, which is why it was said earlier that even without a Geo Heart, the protagonist could still control Elemental Power.
The debut was a flop, boo hoo hoo...
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