That year, Inazuma was attacked by a dark monster army from an unknown origin.
It is said that many, many people died in Inazuma then, and the nation was almost destroyed.
I heard that Her Excellency, the General, rushed back in the end and successfully protected Inazuma.
Undoubtedly, Inazuma lost a great deal that year.
While Yuuko was deep in thought, Katheryne, the Adventurers' Guild receptionist, began to speak loudly:
"Esteemed adventurers, the areas surrounding Inazuma are currently being disturbed by dark monsters. Please help us clear out these monsters that threaten Inazuma's safety."
"Of course, as the client, the Shuumatsuban has offered sufficient Reward, so you don't need to worry."
After listening to Katheryne's explanation, Kazuha's Friend in the crowd no longer wore his usual goofy expression, but instead pondered with a serious look:
"Judging by the Reward, the Shuumatsuban is being so generous. It seems this matter is really serious."
Kaedehara Kazuha also nodded: "Indeed, to spend heavily to hire adventurers already shows the attitude of the Shuumatsuban."
At this moment, Yuuko, who had been deep in thought, spoke:
"What do you two plan to do? Are you going to eliminate the monsters?"
Kazuha's Friend chuckled goofily:
"Haha, although we still have some dissatisfaction with this nation, it is our nation after all. If Inazuma is in trouble, we cannot stand idly by. Plus, we get money for eliminating monsters, so why not?"
After speaking, Kazuha's Friend paused for a moment, then looked at Yuuko again:
"Great writer, you're not going to join in the fun, are you? This is very dangerous."
Yuuko shook his head: "No, I'm just a lousy writer of novels, a weakling, so I won't get involved in such killing."
Upon hearing this, Kazuha's Friend let out a relieved sigh, then smiled:
"Oh, by the way, great writer, when will your new work be released? I can't wait."
At a time like this, you pervert are still thinking about that yellow book... Yuuko was slightly startled, and said helplessly:
"Uh, very soon, it's already on pre-sale... it should be released sometime later..."
"Hahaha, then I'll just wait for the release, I've been looking forward to it for so long!" Kazuha's Friend started laughing goofily again.
"I have something else to do, so I'll be leaving now. I wish you success in your monster hunt and please be careful."
With that, Yuuko moved away from the crowd and disappeared at the end of the street.
It wasn't until Yuuko's departure that the goofy expression on Kazuha's Friend's face suddenly vanished.
He revealed an extremely rare thoughtful expression:
"This great writer sometimes gives off an unfathomable feeling. Kazuha, do you feel that way too?"
Kaedehara Kazuha pondered for a long time, then shook his head:
"It's impolite to speculate about others. Rather than that, let's hurry and eliminate the monsters."
"You're right, hahaha, if we don't act fast, the prey might all be snatched up."
Kazuha's Friend started laughing goofily again... Meanwhile, after moving away from the crowd and entering an deserted alley, Yuuko's face showed a thoughtful expression.
"Dark monsters... I think Ei mentioned them before..."
"But that was five hundred years ago, wasn't it? Why are they suddenly appearing now...?"
"I have a bad feeling about this..."
Yuuko shook his head and sighed softly: "I'll go ask Ei what's going on."
Regardless, given such a serious situation, Yuuko felt it was necessary for him to understand it.
He had finally returned to a peaceful life; if he wasn't careful and Inazuma fell into disaster again,
all his previous efforts would be in vain.
Thinking this, Yuuko raised his palm and lightly traced his face. Instantly, a yellow fox mask appeared on his face.
At the same time, his entire body was now covered with a layer of Geo Element.
This was his Yellow Fox form.
However, compared to before, Yuuko's current form had undergone some changes.
A purple pattern, similar to a Vision, had appeared on his yellow fox mask.
The golden-yellow Geo Element covering his entire body also had a hint of purple.
This was the influence brought by the lightning element Gnosis.
Even if Yuuko didn't deliberately activate the lightning element power, his body would now be surrounded by faint lightning element energy.
The next moment, Yuuko transformed into a swift shadow and disappeared... Outside Tenshukaku in Inazuma City.
Several guarding soldiers were gathered together, constantly discussing:
"Have you heard? I heard those dark monsters have appeared around Inazuma."
"Dark monsters... Isn't that the legendary dark army that attacked Inazuma five hundred years ago...?"
"I heard Inazuma paid a heavy price to drive away those monsters back then, and they haven't appeared for hundreds of years. Why are they suddenly reappearing now?"
"I don't know... If they are truly those monsters from back then, it's a serious matter..."
"I wonder how Her Excellency, the General, will handle it?"
Just as the soldiers were chatting, a figure suddenly appeared before them.
It was a figure covered in Geo Element, with subtle lightning element wrapped around their body.
This person's face was also adorned with a highly distinctive yellow fox mask.
His appearance startled the chatting soldiers.
After they clearly saw who the newcomer was, they became even more chaotic.
"Yellow... Yellow Fox!"
After all, they had just experienced defeat some time ago, and even though the war was over now,
many soldiers still harbored deep fear towards the Yellow Fox.
Facing the panicking soldiers, Yuuko sighed softly:
"Don't worry, the war is over. I won't do anything to you. I'm here to see Her Excellency, the General. Is she inside?"
"Is... is that so...?" The soldiers exchanged glances, all letting out a sigh of relief.
"Her Excellency, the General, is in. Then... Mr. Yellow Fox... please come this way..."
Some time ago, Raiden Ei had also issued an order, stating that if the Yellow Fox wished to see her, he should not be stopped.
So now, the soldiers were all very obedient, ushering Yuuko in.
Subsequently, Yuuko naturally walked into Tenshukaku.
And saw the village girl who had been sitting cross-legged, eyes closed in meditation, the entire time.
Yuuko's entry made Raiden Shogun open her eyes and glare fiercely at Yuuko.
Perhaps it was due to the previous battle that Raiden Shogun developed hostility towards Yuuko.
This puppet, who originally only acted logically, was now glaring intensely at Yuuko... Yuuko shook his head: "This is a serious matter. I'm here to see her."
Hearing this, Raiden Shogun closed her eyes in dissatisfaction, then reopened them after a moment.
At this moment, she was no longer Raiden Shogun, but Raiden Ei.
Raiden Ei didn't seem surprised by Yuuko's arrival: "You're finally here."
This calm reaction made Yuuko raise an eyebrow.
He didn't waste time and went straight to the point:
"Ei, what exactly is going on with those dark monsters outside?"
"I heard Inazuma also suffered an attack from these monsters five hundred years ago?"
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