Just like that, Yuuko invited Sayu into the house, and they interacted happily for the night.
The next morning, after Yuuko woke up, washed up, and gave Sayu some instructions.
He went out alone... Inside the main central room of the Sangonomiya Shrine.
Sangonomiya Kokomi and Yae Miko had gotten up early and arrived here to discuss matters.
The purpose was to exchange information and continue collecting intelligence regarding the Abyssal Monsters.
After all, since the day before yesterday, the Abyssal Monsters appearing on Watatsumi Island had been steadily increasing.
"So, Guuji Yae, what is your opinion on the recent actions of the Abyss? It seems like there is some pattern to their movements."
Yae Miko waved her hand:
"I wouldn't know that, but judging by their actions, it feels especially like they are deliberately trying to distract us."
Hearing this, Sangonomiya Kokomi rested her chin in her hand, falling into thought. "Is that really the case?"
Yae Miko showed an interested expression. "Oh? It seems like you, this fish, know something?"
Sangonomiya Kokomi glanced at Yae Xiezhi and shook her head. "No, I don't know anything."
In fact, Sangonomiya Kokomi had guessed the reason for the recent activity of the Abyssal Monsters.
She knew the Abyss was currently focused on Enkanomiya.
Therefore, to cover their tracks, they naturally sent monsters to wander Watatsumi Island to cause a distraction.
Of course, Sangonomiya Kokomi would not tell Yae Miko this.
After all, this matter concerned Enkanomiya.
And Enkanomiya was Watatsumi Island's absolute secret; no matter what, it was impossible to tell Yae Miko.
"How boring, but never mind." Yae Miko also realized this and wisely did not press the issue.
She stood up, brushed the dust off her clothes, and prepared to leave:
"In that case, I will continue investigating Watatsumi Island and see if I can uncover anything."
Seeing this, Sangonomiya Kokomi quickly called out, "Are you not worried that Mr. Yuuko, who is at home, might encounter danger if you walk around during this time?"
Yae Miko chuckled:
"Don't worry, I have arranged the most reliable guard for Emma! There's absolutely no need to worry about anything happening to Emma!"
Yae Miko was full of confidence, without a hint of worry!
Yae Miko still had great faith in Sayu's protection!
(At this very moment, inside Yuuko's house, Sayu skillfully rolled over on the bed and then sneezed...)
(Sayu opened her eyes drowsily, her face full of confusion...)
Hearing Yae Miko's words, Sangonomiya Kokomi also slightly relaxed:
"Is that so? That's good."
Seeing Sangonomiya Kokomi's expression, Yae Miko once again showed a strange look:
"I say, deep-sea tongue sole... why do I feel like you've been caring so much about my Emma lately..."
Sangonomiya Kokomi smiled faintly. "Mr. Yuuko is Watatsumi Island's guest, after all. Is there a problem with me caring about Mr. Yuuko?"
After speaking, Sangonomiya Kokomi continued:
"On the other hand, Miss Linglong Youtofu, when did Mr. Yuuko become yours..."
"Emma is mine." Yae Miko said shamelessly.
"No, Mr. Yuuko is not yours. Please don't casually fantasize about such things; it only makes you look like a pervert, Miss Linglong Youtofu."
Yae Miko: (*￣︿￣)
Afterward, the two women glared fiercely at each other, sparks flying from their eyes... On the other side, after Yuuko left and put on his Yellow Fox alias, he immediately rushed toward Enkanomiya.
After all, today was the day he had agreed upon with Lumine, and also the day the Final Trial would begin.
Today, perhaps many mysteries could be solved!
Arriving at the huge clam outside the Sangonomiya Shrine, Yuuko looked at the massive water vortex below and jumped straight down without hesitation.
Using the effect of the key of moon-bathed abyss, he successfully arrived at Enkanomiya once again.
After descending into the underground world, he followed the main roads and quickly arrived at the location they had agreed upon yesterday.
Surprisingly.
From afar, Yuuko saw someone resting there, warming themselves by a fire.
It was a golden-haired Damselette; needless to say, it was Lumine.
And Lumine seemed to have been waiting here for a long time.
Yuuko smiled and went over to greet her. "My apologies, Miss Lumine, I seem to be late."
Lumine stood up and shook her head. "No, I arrived too early."
She smiled and explained, "I don't know the time outside, so I deliberately came early to wait. Yellow Fox, you are not late."
Hearing this, Yuuko raised an eyebrow and asked, "Miss Lumine, have you been living in Enkanomiya this whole time?"
Lumine nodded. "Yes. To ascend the trials here, I don't plan on leaving for the time being, so I usually camp here at night."
"I see." Yuuko nodded thoughtfully.
"Then let's go and proceed with the final trial."
"Mhm."
Just like that, the two traveled together and set out to complete the final trial.
Next, the two had to go to three locations—The Narrows, Evernight Temple, and Serpent Heart Land—to complete a series of puzzles and obtain three fragments.
For the two of them, these tasks were actually quite easy; passing them was not difficult.
The only thing they needed to guard against was the intervention of the Abyss.
Along the way, Lumine suddenly struck up a conversation with Yuuko:
"Yellow Fox, what kind of god do you think the Serpent God Orobashi, worshipped by The People of the Kingdom of the Night, is?"
This was a test by Lumine directed at Yuuko.
She wanted to see what Yuuko's view on the matter was.
Facing this question, Yuuko pondered for a long time before answering:
"I think he was a kind god. If the Serpent God Orobashi hadn't driven out the Rlis here, The People of the Kingdom of the Night would never have been able to inhabit Enkanomiya in the first place."
"Moreover, it was precisely because of the help of the Serpent God Orobashi that The People of the Kingdom of the Night were able to leave this underground area and survive in the world above ground."
Speaking up to this point, Yuuko said regretfully:
"It's a pity that those people ultimately drove Orobashi to attack Inazuma due to a lack of food."
"This eventually led to Orobashi being beheaded by the Raiden Shogun on Yashiori Island."
What Yuuko was saying now were facts known to the general public.
But Yuuko also knew that there was a deeper reason why the Serpent God Orobashi had led the Watatsumi Island populace to attack Inazuma back then.
That reason was related to the secrets of Enkanomiya.
Of course, Yuuko would not say these things out loud.
Moreover, he knew that Lumine had just been testing him.
Hearing Yuuko's answer, Lumine showed a look of doubt, and after a moment, she said tentatively:
"Yellow Fox, are you guarding against me?"
Yuuko was also very surprised by this. "Why would Miss Lumine think that?"
Lumine shook her head slightly. "I don't think someone of your caliber, Yellow Fox, would be misled by public rumors. You should know the true motive behind the Serpent God Orobashi's attack on Inazuma back then."
Yuuko gave a wry smile and shook his head. "No, I truly don't know."
Lumine glanced briefly at Yuuko and then withdrew her gaze. "Is that so? Then I apologize for my rudeness."
Taking this opportunity, Yuuko began his counterattack:
"Since Miss Lumine has a different perspective, what does Miss Lumine believe the truth of the events back then was?"
"What was the true motive behind the Serpent God Orobashi leading the Watatsumi Island populace to attack Inazuma?"
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