Inazuma's current situation?
Hearing Takumi's inquiry, Chiyo did not hide anything.
Instead, she chatted with him, hoping to receive advice.
"As far as things stand, we're doing well."
"Because of the transport planes, merchants are happy to come to Inazuma."
"Overall, it's stable."
"But this alone isn't enough for sustainable growth."
"I've been searching for new industries."
She sighed softly.
Although merchants came frequently, Inazuma had too few exportable goods.
It was, after all, an island nation.
Hearing her concerns, Takumi thought for a moment and said:
"You could invest more in the offshore fishery."
"The ocean is still a rich resource."
"Inazuma is surrounded by water—especially places like Watatsumi Island."
"If you supply large fishing vessels and export the catch to other nations…"
"You could profit tremendously."
"Don't underestimate seafood."
"As living standards rise, demand for quality food increases."
"Seafood will always sell."
Just like Liyue, its fishing industry had grown rapidly.
New large-scale fishing ships made deep-sea fishing easier.
Many early adopters had grown into companies—profiting heavily and preparing to buy even more vessels.
Takumi described all of this to her.
Hearing him, Raiden Chiyo's eyes lit up.
Even the Shogun puppet beside her began calculating.
Data streamed through her consciousness.
Soon, she concluded:
"Feasible."
It truly would work.
Supporting fishermen to purchase large ships would be enough to start.
Fishery vessels could even be purchased from Liyue.
Hearing this, Chiyo was excited.
"Then this is a good idea."
"I'll study it further."
Takumi nodded and continued offering suggestions.
"Inazuma's forging arts are exceptional."
"Why not promote them?"
Forging wasn't only for weapons.
They could forge high-end kitchenware, tools, crafting sets—products that sell easily.
Expensive brands always emerged from craftsmanship.
'Masterwork of Inazuma Blacksmiths.'
Hearing this, Chiyo's eyes shone again.
This could truly work.
Takumi spent a long time discussing industry development with her.
When he felt the conversation had reached a good point, he stood.
He still needed to retrieve the Phaseless Pyre.
Chiyo nodded.
"Visit again when you have time."
"I gained a lot from this discussion."
"Let me treat you next time."
She seemed invigorated.
Takumi smiled and nodded before leaving with Kamisato Ayaka.
They went directly to the region where the Phaseless Pyre wandered.
No one came here.
Not even wandering samurai.
The Phaseless Pyre didn't stay still like in the game.
It roamed freely.
If someone approached, it would glide over to inspect—and attack if displeased.
Its aggressive history ensured no one approached anymore.
Even the former wandering samurai of Inazuma now held stable jobs.
Such roaming warriors were rare.
When Takumi and Ayaka arrived, they quickly located the Phaseless Pyre.
Ayaka stared at the fiery square in the distance, then looked to Takumi.
"What now?"
Takumi smiled.
"Of course we capture it directly."
"Watch."
He rushed forward.
He approached the Phaseless Ember first.
Sensing an intruder, it burned fiercely.
But in the next moment, it faltered.
Because Takumi held an unimaginable flame in his hand—
The power of the Herrscher of Flames.
Feeling that terrifying energy, the Phaseless Pyre froze.
It could only submit.
"Interesting."
"Good."
"Follow me from now on."
"Do as I command."
"As a reward, I'll make you my follower."
Takumi condensed a surge of Honkai energy.
This was enough to bind the Phaseless Pyre, the same way he bonded Beibeilong.
Sensing the energy, the Pyre felt instinctive desire.
It wanted it.
Without hesitation, it exposed its core.
Takumi pressed the condensed power into it.
Instantly, the Phaseless Pyre connected with him.
From now on, Takumi could summon it anywhere, anytime.
And the Pyre—enhanced by Honkai energy—became even more powerful.
"Thank you… Master."
A cute, childish voice echoed in Takumi's mind.
He grinned in satisfaction.
Maybe it could even transform someday.
Very good. Very good.
"Follow me."
"I'm taking you to Liyue."
The Pyre obediently floated beside him.
After finishing this, Takumi returned to Ayaka.
She stared at him blankly.
That was it?
So easy?
Ayaka was stunned.
"Let's go home."
Takumi patted her head gently.
She snapped out of it.
"It… it was really that simple?"
Takumi nodded.
"Yes."
"It has become my follower."
"Perhaps I can also turn other phaseless elements into my dependents."
He spoke casually, but Ayaka froze.
Phaseless Wind, Phaseless Lightning, Phaseless Rock, Phaseless Ice, Phaseless Grass, Phaseless Water, Phaseless Pyre.
All of them could theoretically be bonded.
Since he was already in Inazuma…
Why not take the Phaseless Water next?
Takumi made up his mind.
"Before going back, let's make another stop."
"We'll bring back the Phaseless Water too."
Ayaka was stunned.
Before she could ask, Takumi opened a space portal and walked through.
She hurried to keep up.
Takumi was serious.
He truly intended to collect all the phaseless elemental creatures as his followers.