Facing Yuuko's question, Raiden Ei sighed softly, a look of reminiscence on her face:
"Those dark creatures probably came from the Abyss..."
"The Abyss?" Yuuko raised an eyebrow slightly.
The word 'Abyss' was also something he was hearing for the first time.
"What exactly is the Abyss? Are there really so many strange forces on Teyvat?" Yuuko pressed on.
Raiden Ei fell silent, seemingly unwilling to answer.
This strange reaction made Yuuko quite curious.
But since Raiden Ei was unwilling to speak now, there was no need to force the question.
Time was of the essence; it was better to quickly clarify more important matters.
"So, after five hundred years, these so-called Abyssal Monsters have reappeared. Is the Abyss planning something big?"
Raiden Ei gently shook her head: "I don't know..."
"Even you don't know?" Yuuko felt a little surprised.
Raiden Ei nodded:
"Regarding matters of the Abyss, I actually know very little. The fact that they've reappeared on Inazuma's land today, to be honest, I'm not sure what their intentions are..."
Hearing this, Yuuko remained silent for a long time before asking, "Are the monsters from the Abyss very dangerous?"
Raiden Ei nodded solemnly:
"Monsters from the Abyss are different from other monsters. They always carry a layer of dark aura. If an ordinary person touches it, they will go completely mad, turning into a beast that only knows how to kill..."
After speaking, a pained expression appeared on Raiden Ei's face:
"Back then, it was because of this that I had to draw my blade against my friend..."
From Raiden Ei's sorrowful expression, it was clear.
Back then, Raiden Ei seemed to have lost someone important because of the Abyssal Monster army.
However, the grief on Raiden Ei's face quickly dissipated.
She put on a serious face again, looking at Yuuko solemnly, and said:
"Although I know this might sound bad, honestly, I can't offer any decent Reward right now."
"But... Yuuko, can I ask for your help? I don't want to repeat the mistakes of five hundred years ago..."
"I don't want Inazuma to be swallowed by darkness again..."
When she said this, Raiden Ei's expression was very complex.
Hearing this, Yuuko thought for a moment before tentatively asking, "So, that's why you're waiting for me here?"
Raiden Ei nodded, then said no more.
Seeing this, Yuuko said helplessly:
"Since I live in Inazuma, if Inazuma is in trouble, I will naturally help. I came here now just to understand the situation."
After a pause, Yuuko continued: "Listening to your explanation just now, does that mean it's best not to let the dark aura on those Abyssal Monsters touch you when fighting them?"
Raiden Ei nodded: "Listening to your explanation just now, does that mean it's best not to let the dark aura on those Abyssal Monsters touch you when fighting them?"
Raiden Ei nodded:
"I'm not sure what the dark aura on those Abyssal Monsters specifically is, but if you can avoid touching it, try not to."
"Understood. Are there many Abyssal Monsters outside?"
Raiden Ei pondered for a while before answering:
"Based on current sighting reports, not many. But considering the threat of these monsters and the unknown intentions of the Abyss, I think it's better to take precautions early."
"That's why I also had the Shuumatsuban spend a lot of money to hire many adventurers to join the monster extermination team."
"Is that so." Yuuko nodded gently.
Now, Yuuko also understood why Raiden Ei would take such measures for a mere monster appearance.
Clearly, something very tragic happened five hundred years ago that deeply affected Raiden Ei.
Therefore, facing Abyssal Monsters again, she dared not underestimate them in the slightest.
At this point, Yuuko asked again: "What about you? With these monsters appearing, will you personally intervene?"
Raiden Ei nodded: "Although the Shogun I created is not supposed to interfere in such matters, I will never let Inazuma repeat the mistakes of the past. So, I will also go out to subjugate the monsters."
After speaking, Raiden Ei uttered another meaningful sentence:
"And, after so long, it's truly time to settle things with the Shogun..."
"Settle things with the Shogun?" Yuuko frowned slightly, not quite understanding what this meant.
"It's nothing." Raiden Ei shook her head:
"In any case, I might be dealing with other matters during this time. Inazuma, I'm leaving it to you."
"Is that so." Yuuko looked at Raiden Ei, noticed the determination in her eyes, and asked no more.
Turning towards the entrance of Tenshukaku, he waved his hand and said:
"Then I'll go see what's happening. Although I don't know what you're fighting, with me here, the Abyssal Monsters won't take a single step into Inazuma."
As his voice fell, Yuuko's figure vanished like a swift shadow.
Watching Yuuko depart, Raiden Ei showed a complex smile and softly said, "Thank you..."
Afterward, Raiden Ei shook her head, determination returning to her face, and stood up.
She slowly walked towards the exit of Tenshukaku... Outside Inazuma City, in a forest to the north.
At this moment, several Shuumatsuban soldiers were struggling to fight against a few beastly monsters floating in mid-air.
These monsters were the so-called Rifthounds, monsters from the Abyss, whose characteristic was the ability to tear space.
These monsters were not only difficult to deal with but also very disgusting.
Even though they were small individuals, they were not something these ordinary soldiers could handle.
Under the Rifthounds' assault, the Shuumatsuban soldiers were constantly pushed back.
Some soldiers' weapons were even broken by the Rifthounds' claws and fangs, leaving them in a desperate situation without weapons.
Just as the soldiers' defense line was about to be breached.
From afar, a light green figure suddenly rushed over—it was a white-haired youth.
The youth quickly arrived beside the soldiers.
Drawing the katana from his waist, he leaped up, his entire being exuding a faint green Anemo element power.
After leaping into the air, the youth swung his blade down towards the ground again.
This strike created a small vortex point, which emitted a powerful suction force.
This suction forcibly pulled in the several Rifthounds that were originally going to attack the soldiers.
But for now, it merely pulled the Rifthounds over.
The youth's previous strike had actually not caused much DMG to the Rifthounds.
The next moment, the youth, still expressionless, held his katana and swung it horizontally at these monsters.
At this point, his blade was actually covered with a thick layer of Anemo element power!
Perhaps it was an illusion, but orange-red maple leaves also floated around the blade.
It looked incredibly beautiful.
However, the destructive power of things can never be judged by their appearance.
As this strike landed, a huge wind field was immediately generated!
Within the wind field, powerful Anemo blades were constantly forming!
Continuously slicing at the Rifthounds within the wind field!
However... the power of this wind field's Anemo blades was still not enough to eliminate these Rifthounds.
If these monsters could not be eliminated in time, they would still be an endless source of trouble after the wind field dissipated.
But the next moment, another figure rushed over from afar!
This figure, carrying a faint purple glow, slashed at these Rifthounds within the wind field!
Immediately, Anemo element power and lightning element power began to surge together!
It was dazzling.
After the surge ended, those Rifthounds were already dead, turning into skeletons and falling to the ground.
The two who came to save the day.
Were Kaedehara Kazuha and his friend.
After dealing with these Rifthounds, Kazuha's friend let out a hearty laugh:
"Hahahaha, I heard these monsters were difficult to deal with, but they're not that troublesome after all."
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