Chapter 15: Taking a Walk with the Raiden Shogun

Liam was unaware of Kuki Shinobu and the others' thoughts as he left the Kiminami

Restaurant with the Raiden Shogun.

However, as soon as they left the Kiminami

Restaurant, the system's voice suddenly sounded:

[Ding~! Congratulations, Master, for triggering the mission: Take the Raiden Shogun for a Walk.]

[Mission Reward: 320 Imaginary Points, Puppet Heart.]

Liam noticed that the rewards given by the system were usually related to the people involved. The item [Puppet Heart] seemed to be for the Shogun, so Liam checked its details:

[Puppet Heart: Can endow an ordinary doll with intelligence, a soul, and gradually transform its doll body.]

"What a good item," Liam thought, rubbing his chin. He then asked the system:

"System, can this item be used on the Shogun? What will happen if she uses it?"

[Ding~! Based on system analysis, the Raiden Shogun can use the [Puppet Heart]. Since she already possesses complete intelligence, using it will slightly enhance her intelligence and significantly strengthen her body, gradually transforming her doll body into a real body. It can be used multiple times to accelerate this transformation until a real body is achieved.]

"Hiss! I didn't expect it to have such benefits! If I give this to the Shogun, she might be really happy!"

Liam thought to himself, his desire to show the Shogun a good time growing even stronger.

With this in mind, Liam happily took the Raiden Shogun's hand and started walking.

"Let's go, Shogun. I bet you haven't seen much of the current Inazuma City! We'll walk from Hanamizaka back to Tenshukaku and explore along the way!"

"Alright."

The Raiden Shogun did not resist Liam's touch and let him lead her, strolling leisurely along the streets.

There were quite a few pedestrians on Hanamizaka Street. When they saw the Raiden Shogun, they all lowered their heads and greeted her.

The Raiden Shogun merely raised her hand slightly and said in a calm tone:

"It's fine, I'm just here for a casual walk. There's no need for such formality."

"Yes, yes! The Shogun is just here for a casual inspection, so there's no need to be nervous! Just go about your business as usual!"

Liam echoed her sentiments. Recognizing Liam as the Shogun's direct disciple and Inazuma's 'prince,' the pedestrians relaxed and resumed their activities.

"Are they afraid of me?" the Raiden Shogun asked, taking in the looks from the pedestrians.

Liam stroked his chin and smiled:

"It's not fear, it's reverence!"

Liam wasn't just saying nice things to placate the Shogun. The fact was that although the Raiden Shogun often kept to herself, frequently didn't intervene in worldly affairs, and had a reputation for punishing people severely, the people of Inazuma truly respected her from the bottom of their hearts.

This was the value of a first-generation god, even though technically, the Raiden Shogun should be considered the third generation: the first being Raiden Makoto, the second being Raiden Ei, and the third being the Shogun. However, they all shared the same identity, so referring to her as the first generation didn't seem too off.

"Is that so?" the Raiden Shogun nodded slightly and ignored the matter further since she no longer ruled Inazuma.

Liam continued to lead the Raiden Shogun up the street. After a while, he stopped in front of a shop.

The sign above the door read "Yae Publishing House." Liam recalled that the publishing house run by that sly fox Yae Miko was in this area.

Curious, Liam led the Raiden Shogun inside.

"Shogun! What brings you to Yae Publishing House?"

The editor, Kuroda, saw the Raiden Shogun enter and his face changed instantly. He quickly ran up to greet her.

"We're just looking around. By the way, do you have any popular light novels to recommend?" Liam asked with a smile.

Hearing this, Kuroda's face fell. He feared for his life if he recommended their bestsellers. Where was the Chief Shrine Maiden when he needed her?

"What's the matter? Is there a problem?" Liam asked, seeing Kuroda's uneasy expression. He knew why Kuroda was nervous—most likely because of the book "Reincarnated as the Raiden Shogun, Invincible in the World."

"Never mind, we'll just browse ourselves," Liam said with a smile.

"Ah... well..." Kuroda hesitated, but Liam reassured him:

"Don't worry, the Shogun isn't so petty as to punish someone over a light novel."

Realizing Liam was aware of the situation, Kuroda returned to the counter, resigning himself to fate.

Liam and the Raiden Shogun browsed the shelves, finding several famous light novels from the game, such as "Reincarnated as a Hilichurl, Growing Stronger by Eating Sunsetias," "My Chaotic Youth Romance," "In the Jianghu but Just Want to Write Novels," and "Please, My Fox Shrine Maiden." Naturally, they also found "Reincarnated as the Raiden Shogun, Invincible in the World."

Not knowing much about light novels, the Raiden Shogun let Liam choose. He picked up a stack of novels and brought them to her, prominently featuring "Reincarnated as the Raiden Shogun, Invincible in the World."

"Heh! Shogun, look at this interesting light novel I found for you!"

Liam handed the novel to the Raiden Shogun.

She glanced at the cover, which read "Reincarnated as the Raiden Shogun, Invincible in the World."

"..." The Raiden Shogun didn't say anything, flipping through the book calmly. Liam, meanwhile, went to the counter to settle the bill.

"Don't forget to include the one the Shogun is holding!" Liam added with a smile.

Kuroda: "..."

Damn! This guy really has guts, deliberately giving that book to the Shogun!

Despite his internal complaints, Kuroda dutifully tallied up the books. Liam paid and returned to the Raiden Shogun's side.

...

Liam walked over to the Raiden Shogun and saw that she was still engrossed in the light novel.

"Hehe, Shogun, what do you think? Any thoughts on it?" Liam asked with a smile.

"Hmm... Is this really how ordinary people see me?" the Raiden Shogun pondered for a moment before replying. "Though it differs greatly from reality, the theme of overcoming one's inner weaknesses and growing is not without merit."

Her objective assessment surprised Liam. He had expected her to dismiss it as a "boring story."

As Liam and the Raiden Shogun chatted, a charming, playful voice came from the doorway.

"Oh my, look who it is!"

Yae Miko, smiling mischievously, looked at the Raiden Shogun and Liam.

"Chief Priestess, you're here!" Kuroda, the editor, was visibly relieved, feeling safer with Yae Miko present.

"Hehe, I'm just here for a routine inspection, but I didn't expect to see some unexpected guests!" Yae Miko said with a grin. She sensed that this was the puppet and not Ei, which surprised her. The puppet had always been fixated on "eternity" and rarely left Tenshukaku. Seeing her in Yae Publishing House was quite unexpected.

"Oh, isn't this the Shogun? And little Liam. What brings you to my humble Yae Publishing House? I wonder if our light novels are to the Shogun's taste?" Yae Miko approached them, noticing the book in the Shogun's hand, "Reincarnated as the Raiden Shogun, Invincible in the World," and chuckled.

"Oh! I forgot to inform you, Yae Miko! Makoto has returned and is now handling Inazuma's affairs. The Shogun has some free time, so I'm taking her around Inazuma for a bit," Liam whispered to Yae Miko.

"What! You've fully revived Makoto? When did this happen?" Yae Miko was astonished. She then looked at Liam with a slightly resentful expression, as if to say, "How could you not tell me such big news?"

"Hehe, don't look at me like that! There's been so much going on, I just hadn't had the chance to tell you yet! I was planning to visit the Grand Narukami Shrine tomorrow to inform you, but since you're here now, I might as well tell you!" Liam scratched his head, feeling a bit embarrassed.

Liam then handed one set of the light novels he bought to the Shogun, saying, "I bought two copies of these light novels. Take one set to Ei in the Plane of Euthymia so she won't get bored! The other set is for you."

"Alright!" The Raiden Shogun nodded and opened a purple rift, placing the packed light novels inside.

"Oh my, Liam, you've quickly figured out Ei's few hobbies, haven't you?" Yae Miko teased.

"I'm just worried about Ei being bored. Now that Makoto has taken over Inazuma's affairs and the erosion is gone, she's left alone in the Plane of Euthymia. She needs some entertainment," Liam replied simply, but Yae Miko gleaned a lot from his words.

"Didn't expect you to act so swiftly! I have to say, I admire you! Since Makoto is back, I must go see her. I won't keep you any longer! Good luck with your plans!" Yae Miko said, turning to leave the publishing house eagerly. Normally, she would have enjoyed teasing Liam, but now that Makoto was back, she couldn't wait to see her.

"Hehe, don't worry! Inazuma's rulers are on my side. Those old relics won't be a problem!" Liam admired Yae Miko's quick understanding of his plans. She was indeed the epitome of intelligence in Inazuma.

Liam's packed light novels disappeared into his storage space. Seeing Yae Miko leave, he took the Raiden Shogun and left the publishing house as well.

The Raiden Shogun seemed interested in Liam's ability and asked, "You can create storage spaces?"

Liam nodded. "Just a small application of spatial power. It's nothing much, I still have a long way to go!"

Liam's words were true. His mastery of the Herrscher of the Void core was only at 40/100, far from full capability.

"Spatial power is inherently mysterious. You've already done well," the Raiden Shogun said calmly.

"Hehe, maybe," Liam didn't deny it. After all, he could awaken as a true Herrscher whenever he wanted.

Liam led the Raiden Shogun to a cherry blossom tree. The cherry blossoms in Inazuma had a unique beauty, with an exceptionally long blooming season.

Watching the Raiden Shogun under the cherry blossoms, Liam bought a special camera from the system's store, costing him 160 Imaginary Points. Though expensive, its quality was excellent, allowing infinite use and instant photo development with high clarity.

With the camera in hand, Liam started taking pictures of the Raiden Shogun from various angles. Soon, he had a stack of beautiful photos.

Liam handed the photos to the Raiden Shogun. "Shogun, what do you think of my photography skills?"

The Raiden Shogun looked at the photos. "A marvelous device, capturing moments in time. It is a different kind of 'eternity'..."

Liam chuckled. "Well, if you see it that way, I suppose it is!"

The Raiden Shogun's persistent focus on "eternity" made Liam think. He handed her the camera.

The Raiden Shogun tilted her head, confused by his gesture.

"Take this camera, Shogun. Use it to capture scenes you like and record them," Liam said with a smile.

The Raiden Shogun was momentarily stunned, then she took the camera and nodded seriously. "Alright."

Liam taught the Raiden Shogun how to use the camera and its various accessories, such as the tripod. She learned quickly, and soon, she took a photo of Liam.

With a click, a photo emerged from the camera, capturing Liam's surprised expression as the Raiden Shogun suddenly pointed the camera at him.