Chapter 22: Walking Through Eternity

In the Plane of Euthymia.

The atmosphere was heavy and oppressive, with a dark, overcast sky occasionally illuminated by a brilliant flash of lightning, casting eerie shadows on the surrounding ruins.

Raiden Ei sat in the void like a meditating Buddha, with the [Hundred-Eyed Wheel of Wishes] floating behind her.

The giant wheel hovered in midair.

Everything is fleeting, but only "eternity" can make all things stand still.

The lightning in the sky began to flash more rapidly, accompanied by the violent roar of thunder.

"Condense!"

Raiden Ei's expression was solemn as her hands moved gracefully, forming complex hand seals with the precision of a butterfly flitting between flowers.

"Boom!!!"

The elemental storm of lightning in the sky, as if drawn by the seals, surged toward the small figure in the center of the Plane of Euthymia.

"..."

The puppet Shogun stood with her naginata in hand, calmly observing the dazzling lightning in the sky, silent.

When Raiden Ei performed the lightning ritual to save someone, it consumed a vast amount of the Thunder God's essence. The Shogun was there to safeguard her physical body.

After all, the world was not peaceful, with many greedy individuals eyeing the Thunder God's power, waiting for a moment of weakness to strike.

In the air, the thunder roared!

Blinding bolts of lightning, accompanied by tremendous noise, struck Teiyu's small body.

His pale face gradually began to show signs of life, as faint blushes appeared with each thunderous impact. The once-lifeless body started to display faint signs of revival!

Ei used her lightning techniques to forcibly awaken the remnants of Teiyu's life energy.

"Whoosh..."

As Teiyu's physical form slowly revived, a faint silhouette appeared in the Plane of Euthymia, like a shadow in the mist.

This silhouette was fragile, like a candle flickering in the wind, seemingly ready to be extinguished at any moment.

"He" seemed oblivious to the terrifying storm of lightning around him, merely staring in confusion at his own body, instinctively drifting closer.

"..."

Raiden Ei's heart filled with joy as she watched the small figure.

"I did it! Sister, I did it! I have successfully comprehended the [Thunder Resurrection Technique] from the concept of [Transience]!!"

This small victory represented a significant step toward realizing the wish she held in her heart.

"Whoosh!!!" She gently exhaled, carefully controlling the storm of lightning to prevent Teiyu's soul from being struck.

Teiyu's soul had reached his physical body.

"Shhhh!!!" Just as he was about to re-enter his body, the surrounding air suddenly froze.

The overwhelming thunderstorm in the sky came to a halt. The writhing, contorted lightning seemed like the masterpiece of an abstract artist, frozen in time. Everything stopped, including Teiyu himself.

Teiyu's soul watched in stunned silence as the world paused before him.

???

The soul, having lost its memories and functioning purely on instinct, didn't know how to proceed when the world stopped.

"Click, click, click!"

Suddenly, the sound of high heels echoed behind him.

"..."

Teiyu's soul instinctively wanted to turn around but was unable to; he was frozen in place!

At that moment, he was eternal and unchanging, as a cold voice whispered in his ear.

"Come with me." A gentle hand grasped his ethereal one, leading him toward a figure that looked just like him—waiting to greet him.

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Ei moved slowly, walking through [Eternity]. Even with her status as the Thunder God, it was an incredibly difficult task.

At this moment, all things in the world were frozen in [Eternity], except for her and Teiyu.

"Ugh!!!"

Beads of sweat dripped from Raiden Ei's shoulders as she gritted her teeth, struggling with every step toward the waiting [Puppet Body]. What should have been a short distance felt as if it were draining all her strength.

Ei couldn't remember the last time she had sweated.

Since she had taken on the mantle of her sister and become a true deity, she had been impervious to the effects of cold and heat.

"Go inside." Teiyu turned to look at Ei.

Her dark purple hair was braided into a long braid that hung down her back, and the tear mole under her right eye seemed to sparkle. Her face, now slick with sweat, and her shaky stance belied the calm smile she wore.

"..."

Little Teiyu gazed at Raiden Ei earnestly, as if trying to etch her appearance into his memory forever.

"Thud thud!!!" He gently ran to Ei's side and hugged her tightly, his small head resting against her.

"Thank you."

He mouthed the words silently before turning and entering the puppet body.

"..."

Ei watched the small figure of Teiyu, feeling a strange, indescribable emotion welling up inside her.

After completing the ritual, Raiden Ei leaned against a pillar, her energy nearly depleted.

Yae Miko, now back to her usual self, appeared at her side.

"Well, Teiyu's soul is safe inside the puppet body now," Raiden Ei murmured, her voice tinged with exhaustion.

Yae Miko smiled gently, "Thank you, Ei. I knew you could do it."

As they spoke, Teiyu, now housed in the puppet body, began to stir. He opened his eyes, adjusting to his new form.

"Looks like he's waking up," Yae Miko observed, stepping closer to the boy.

Teiyu blinked a few times, his new eyes focusing on the figures before him. "Where... am I?" he asked, his voice soft but clear.

Yae Miko knelt beside him, placing a comforting hand on his shoulder. "You're safe now, Teiyu. You're with us."

…

Later, in the comfort of Yae Miko's shrine, Teiyu sat at a small table, examining a contract that Yae Miko had handed him.

"So, you'll be signing this to become a contracted author for Yae Publishing House," Yae Miko said, her tone playful.

She handed him a pen, her fingers brushing lightly against his wrist in a subtle, teasing gesture.

Teiyu felt a shiver run down his spine at the touch. "Uh... right. Let me read through this first."

Yae Miko chuckled, watching as Teiyu meticulously read the contract, ensuring there were no hidden traps.

"Of course, take your time," she said, her eyes gleaming with amusement as she observed him.

To Teiyu's surprise, the contract was straightforward and fair. It included generous terms, such as paid leave, full ownership of his work's copyright, and even an all-expenses-paid trip abroad at the end of the year.

"Wow, this is... pretty good," Teiyu said, glancing up at Yae Miko.

"Of course," Yae Miko replied with a wink. "I always take good care of my talents."

Teiyu couldn't help but smile as he reached for the pen. "Alright then, I guess I'll sign."

As he put pen to paper, Yae Miko's smile widened.

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