"Rescuing the Goddess of Wisdom?" A faint light flickered in Lumine's eyes as she realized this might be something she would have to face in the future. Asking no further questions, she simply nodded.
She trusted Akira unconditionally and would do anything he asked of her.
"Things are about to get very interesting. You will witness the terror-stricken faces of a bunch of fools, the sheer dread of a puppet, and the demise of a madman," Akira said with a smirk. "Scenes like these are exactly what countless people long to see, and it's going to thrill everyone."
"I'm really looking forward to it." Lumine nodded, gazing at Akira with admiration shining in her eyes. "Darling, you look so handsome~"
"Hahaha! Of course!" Thrilled by his lover's praise, Akira proudly placed his hands on his hips. "Your husband is the most handsome man in Teyvat!"
"Yes, yes, yes~" the women behind Akira chimed in unison, teasingly echoing his words. In their eyes, Akira was perfection itself.
As for the Sumeru matter, since Akira had already made his arrangements, they naturally weren't worried. In any case, anyone targeted by Akira never met a good end.
*Ding~* Right then, the system prompt suddenly rang out:
[Host is preparing to take action against Sumeru. Unlocking SSS-rank Herrscher of Domination, SSS-rank Herrscher of Binding, and SSS-rank Herrscher of Corruption.]
[Congratulations, Host, on acquiring all Herrscher powers. As an extra reward, you have also received the powers of the Herrscher of the End.]
[Ding! Congratulations, Host, on acquiring the power of the Herrscher of Origin.]
[Ding~ Congratulations, Host, on acquiring the phantom of the Imaginary Tree.]
[Your Finality power comes directly from the Imaginary Tree. You possess the authority of the Tree, representing absolute invincibility and the end of all things,] the system's voice continued.
"Wow! Talk about a massive jackpot!" Akira exclaimed in surprise. He had actually obtained the power of Finality just like that?
It safe to say that Akira had now become the most powerful existence beneath the Imaginary Tree, and within his very body, the Tree and the Sea were reborn. At some point in the future, he would become an extraordinary entity transcending both the Tree and the Sea.
Akira closed his eyes slightly, feeling the boundless, surging power within him—it was countless times greater than before. He was overjoyed.
Having obtained the power of Finality, he was infinitely stronger than he had been just a minute ago. Within the world of the Tree, he was now truly invincible.
"Husband..." Raiden Ei looked at Akira, her expression shifting slightly. For a moment just now, she felt an incredibly ancient power radiating from him.
"Is this my husband's true power? Just how vast and magnificent is the world beyond Teyvat?" A sudden look of anticipation appeared in Ei's eyes.
Raiden Ei knew that Akira was a god from outside this world, possessing a power that transcended everything. He could even bestow the power and lifespan of a Demon God upon a mortal—something that defied the very laws of nature.
Beyond this world... she suddenly wanted to see it with her own eyes. She was certain she would find much greater strength out there.
Soon, Akira adjusted to the overwhelming influx of the Finality power. The most mind-blowing aspect of it was its ability to destroy almost anything, erasing existence itself from the fundamental laws of reality.
Just like Otto, after rushing through the Tree, it was as if he had never appeared in those worlds at all.
"Darling, your power?" Yae Miko looked at Akira in astonishment. She had felt it too. She was now a seven-tailed celestial fox, yet the power manifesting over Akira terrified her.
"Frightening, isn't it?" Akira chuckled, leaning down to gently bite Yae Miko's soft, large ear. "If you try to tease me again, I'll spank your little naughty butt."
"Mmm~" Yae Miko's face flushed red. Her fox ears were an incredibly sensitive spot. Glancing at Akira coquettishly, she said, "You naughty boy! How dare you bully me like this?"
"Miko, if you can't handle it, I can take your place," Saiguu teased with a grin.
"Saiguu!" Yae Miko glared at her. Why did this old fox love to tease her so much?
"Yo ho ho~" Saiguu laughed arrogantly. After all, two foxes couldn't share the same bed without a little rivalry. Yae Miko had probably learned her smug attitude from Saiguu in the first place.
Looking at the cheerful atmosphere, a wave of envy washed over Lumine. She really wished she could rush to Inazuma right away, throw herself into Akira's arms, and chat and joke around with her sisters without a care in the world.
Unfortunately, she still had one more mission to complete. Once she traveled through the seven nations, she would stay by Akira's side forever.
As for traveling to other worlds, Lumine felt that as long as she was with Akira, she was happy. If her brother wanted to travel, she would just let him go by himself.
Just as Lumine was about to speak, she heard someone calling her from outside the inn. Listening more closely, she realized it was Katheryne.
Watching the video screen, Lumine said, "Darling, it looks like Katheryne needs to see me. I have to go now."
"When the things you mentioned happen, I'll send you the video. Goodbye, my love~" Lumine waved.
"Alright, Lumine, go ahead," Akira said with a smile.
"Goodbye, Akira!" Paimon waved quickly.
"Goodbye, little Paimon." Akira waved back and then ended the video call.
"So, do we just wait now?" the Shogun asked Akira.
"Yes, we don't need to do anything. Right now, the most important thing is to increase Inazuma's combat readiness." Akira nodded and smiled. "The weapons factory is complete. Based on the production speed of the machinery I provided, as long as the supply of materials keeps up, we will have enough weapons to train a thousand soldiers without restrictions within three days."
"Sara, don't skimp on ammunition during training. Our soldiers must be the absolute elite," Akira added. "By the way, don't neglect close-quarters combat skills either. Firearms are ultimately just external tools. If you run out of bullets, you still have to rely on your own abilities."
"Understood!" Kujou Sara nodded. "I've already spoken with Chisato. She told me we don't need to hold back when it comes to Mora and training resources."
"That's wonderful. In a few days, Mondstadt and Liyue will send envoys to establish diplomatic relations with us." Makoto nodded, adding, "With the support of Liyue and Mondstadt, we will make rapid progress."
"How interesting." Akira smiled faintly as a purple spark of Finality power flickered across his hand, a smirk playing on his lips.
"Scaramouche, didn't you want to become a God and be indestructible?"
"Go ahead and try it then. My power of erasure can wipe you out perfectly."
"Alright, let's not talk about that guy anymore, darling. Our wedding is just around the corner," Yae Miko said, taking Akira's hand with a grin.
"Come to think of it, looking at the time, it should be less than half a month away." Akira nodded. "By the way, what about your wedding dresses?"
"Hehe~ They're already finished." Yae Miko smiled. "Darling, the wedding dress you gave me is so beautiful. I absolutely adore it."
The wedding dresses Akira had given them were, of course, modern styles, though they weren't as revealing as many others. Yae Miko had personally tried hers on to see how it fit.
Magnificent and elegant, it perfectly complemented Yae Miko's temperament, making her look beautiful and enchanting without exposing too much.
Of course, each of them had a different style; the pure white wedding dresses—a style never before seen in Teyvat—had completely captivated them all.
"Oh? Can I see how it looks, darling? Let me see how beautiful and charming my bride-to-be is," Akira asked with a smile.
"No, wedding dresses hold a very special meaning. We will only wear them for you—the one we love most—at our most beautiful moment." Yae Miko looked at Akira with deep affection. "So, darling, please wait. Please let us present our most perfect selves to you on our wedding day."
"Alright~" Akira smiled gently, his eyes filled with tenderness.
Yes, a girl wearing a wedding dress is experiencing the most beautiful moment of her life, and that beauty should only belong to the person she loves most.
Akira was truly looking forward to seeing how gorgeous his beautiful girls would look in their wedding dresses and how irresistible they would be to him.
"I almost forgot something~" Akira suddenly tapped his head lightly. A flash of light appeared in his hand, revealing six different rings, each gleaming brilliantly.
"Since all my loved ones are marrying me, according to the traditions of my world, rings are a must," Akira said.
"My dear girls, I want to ask you one more time: will you marry me?" Akira asked, looking at the women.
"Yes!" The women nodded without a moment's hesitation.
Akira walked over to Miko first, reaching out to take her slender hand. Miko's hand was as white as jade, flawless, and her fingers were as delicate as green onions.
"Dearest Miko, you were the first person I met when I came to this world. You are the one who made me yearn for a home here." Looking into Miko's eyes, Akira said softly, "Miko, to me, home is wherever you are. So, marry me."
"Yes, yes!" Yae Miko nodded vigorously, placing her hand in Akira's as she gazed at him with pure devotion. "I've been lonely for hundreds of years. Only you could make me feel the meaning of love. I am willing to marry you, Akira."
Akira slipped a ring shaped like a celestial fox onto the ring finger of Yae Miko's left hand. The size was perfect, fitting comfortably.
Yae Miko stared dazed at the ring on her left hand. Lost in thought, she reached out to touch the symbol of their love.
Seeing Yae Miko's reaction, Akira smiled softly and walked toward Saiguu.
"Darling~" Saiguu was extremely nervous at that moment, her large white fox ears twitching anxiously on her head, while her tail swayed back and forth.
"Saiguu, you once sacrificed everything for Inazuma. Even in death, your spirit still worked tirelessly to cleanse Inazuma of filth. You are a true hero." Akira smiled and said, "Most of my clothes are the ones you made. They are comfortable and fit me perfectly. So, Saiguu, would you be willing to keep making clothes for me from now on? I can't stand wearing anything else without you."
"Of course, I'll take care of your clothes for the rest of my life. You know, what I love most is making the most beautiful clothes for you and taking you to see all the wonderful scenery of this world." Saiguu nodded, a tear glistening in her eye.
"That's a promise that will last forever, don't you forget it." Akira held Saiguu's hand and slipped a white fox ring adorned with beautiful gemstones onto her finger.
"Look at Ei, she looks so jealous!" Feeling the ring, Saiguu nudged Akira and teased him.
Akira looked over and saw a faint expression of longing and jealousy in Raiden Ei's eyes, which were as bright as amethyst.
Before Akira could even speak, Ei extended her hand toward him, looking at him expectantly.
"Akira, I am willing to marry you~ I once pursued the wrong kind of eternity, which caused Inazuma to fall into crisis and its people to shed tears of blood." Raiden Ei looked at Akira earnestly and said, "The deaths of Makoto, Saiguu, and the others closed off my heart. If it weren't for you, I couldn't even imagine the future of Inazuma, or my own..."
"You saved Makoto, you saved Saiguu, you saved Inazuma, and you saved me."
"You are the eternity I pursue," Ei said, pronouncing every word clearly.
"Ei..." Akira looked into Raiden Ei's eyes, smiled gently, took her hand, and slipped a ring onto her finger. The ring was dazzling, flashing like lightning.
Then, Akira looked at the Raiden Shogun standing beside Ei; the Shogun's cold expression had softened.
When the Shogun first separated from Ei, she didn't fully understand emotions—or rather, she had none at all. But now, she completely understood human feelings.
In front of Akira, the Shogun was no longer the cold, expressionless puppet she used to be. She could smile and look at Akira gently.
"Akira~ You are my hero." The Shogun's voice was still cool, but the love within it was unmistakable.
"Before, I was just an inner shadow. My world consisted only of eternity, and I couldn't accept anything else." Shogun held Akira's hand and said, "But you made me realize that the beauty of this world does not lie solely in stagnation."
"You taught me joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness—what true love really is. And the most beautiful scene in eternity is the fact that we can be together forever from now on."