Nobody told me this wasn't a game.

Kichijiro shook his head and said, "I've been living in Tenno-jo Castle for a while now, so I should be the one treating. Come with me, I've prepared a delicious meal over there."

Good food?

Mizuzuka looked up at the teahouse in front of her.

He remembered...

During their conversation, Yoshijiro secretly glanced at the teahouse.

"I see. Is someone waiting for me there?"

"Who could it be... General Tianwang? General Miri? Ha."

Seeing Mizuzuka holding the hilt of her sword, she raised her head.

This was to be expected.

This is also Mizuzuka's wish.

Having lost the protection of the gods, and with the higher-ups being muddle-headed and incompetent, Mizuka Miri truly didn't understand the point of staying there.

The main reason for this meeting with Kichijiro was to sound out my old boss's opinion.

Although the meeting was dangerous, it was highly efficient.

"call……"

Mizuzuka let out a breath, turned her head and said, "Alright!"

Chapter 348 Even Gods Can Die

Bajiangshui Teahouse, second floor.

Teahouses are a relatively recent phenomenon—or more precisely, something popularized by General Tianwang. Before General Tianwang, few communities were Chinese-style; adventurers preferred taverns to teahouses.

We climbed the wooden stairs and arrived at the private room.

"please."

Kichijiro gestured with his hand and stepped aside.

Mizuzuka took a deep breath and pushed open the door—

The imagined scene of being surrounded by swords did not materialize, and his taut muscles had no use. Mizuka looked up and saw that there were only two people sitting in the large room.

One is a flying bird from the Jade Terrace, the other is a true bow from the Jade Terrace.

There is no one else besides this one.

"It's you?"

Mayumi frowned immediately upon seeing him!

“I know you, Mizuzuka. You are the leader of the Fox Hunt Team, specifically responsible for hunting down me and my mother! Under your pursuit, we have moved time and time again, with hardly a day of peace!”

Yao Tai Fei Niao smiled slightly, surprised to find that she was not greatly disturbed.

After a long and arduous journey, she finally arrived at the place she longed for.

What happened a few years ago now seems like a distant memory, nothing more than fleeting smoke.

She looked at Mizuzuka and said, "I'm very surprised."

"Madam, you—"

The moment the word "Madam" was uttered, Mizuka keenly sensed that the atmosphere in the room had turned gloomy!

He quickly changed his tune, saying again, "Ms. Asuka, what surprised you?"

"Under your pursuit, I was forced to leave the community I built, thus eliminating any future threat to you. This is a great achievement, and you should be given an important position. Why are you here?"

This is certainly a case of those who know when to yield.

Or, to put it another way, this is called a wise bird choosing its tree to perch on.

Seeing that Mizuzuka lowered her head, she said, "Ms. Asuka, what happened back then was absolutely not my intention! It was the family that asked me to form the Fox Hunting Team, and it was they who asked me to hunt you down! My actions were purely out of duty, and I absolutely did not harbor any hostility towards you. Over the years, every time I dream at midnight, I am filled with shame and regret for what happened back then!"

Crack.

He disarmed himself and placed his long sword on the ground.

puff.

Then, he knelt down and touched his forehead to the floor: "I now understand the truth, please forgive my youth and ignorance!"

The bird remained calm.

She was not surprised by Mizuzuka's dogeza (a type of prostration), nor did she stop him or try to make him get up.

She simply said, "I heard from Kichijiro that you've been looking for him? Is something wrong?"

"I have already spoken to Kichijiro about it. Ms. Asuka, Ms. Mayumi, I beg you to give me a chance to redeem myself. I am willing to serve you!"

silence.

The only response to Mizuzuka was silence.

Mizuka felt uneasy; he knew that his actions could not be forgiven immediately.

Therefore, he simply waited quietly, trying his best to appear sincere, without making any further moves.

"...What happened back then is in the past, and I don't want to bring it up again."

After a long time, Asuka spoke.

She asked Mizuzuka to stand up and sit on a chair to the side, then said, "The reason I asked Kichijiro to agree to your request to meet today is because there's something you might be able to help with."

Mizuzuka immediately stood up: "I would gladly die for it!"

“It’s nothing dangerous—Mayumi.”

At Asuka's command, Mayumi reluctantly raised her hand, gathering a blue vortex in her palm.

As soon as the wind cloud formed, Mizuka's eyes widened in surprise!

This is……

"This is……"

It looks so much like it!

Even though Mizuzuka had lost the favor of the wind god, he still immediately recognized that Mayumi was using the power of the wind god!

Moreover, it seems to be purer and more powerful!

Mizuzuka asked in astonishment, "Is this... the power of the Wind God?!"

"Humph."

Mayumi let out a cold snort and withdrew her supernatural powers.

She looked smug, but didn't say a word.

Asuka, being kind-hearted, spoke up and explained, "That's right, this is the power of the Wind God. Your previous analysis was completely correct. Your keen sense and meticulous logic amazed me—with the combined efforts of General Heavenly King and Lord Heavenly God, the Wind God died at our hands!"

Boom!

It was as if a bolt of lightning had struck the top of his head; Mizuzuka didn't know how to accurately describe his feelings.

It was a blankness in my heart that followed an overwhelming sense of surprise.

He just kept thinking frantically, "I knew it! I knew it! My guess was absolutely right!"

Asuka continued, "After the death of the wind god, the wind god's power he left behind was taken over by Mayumi—ah, in a sense, Mayumi, my daughter, is now a true god!"

This……

Mizuka knelt down once more, raising her hands: "Lord Wind God! Please grant me your favor once more!"

Mayumi ignored him.

Asuka spoke methodically and unhurriedly, "Mizuzuka, how much do you know about the power of the wind god?"

what?

Mizuzuka, puzzled, turned to look.

Asuka looked at him and said clearly, "As you know, gods can be 'killed'; and the one who kills a god will 'obtain' the god's power. Mayumi has just become the wind god and doesn't have a deep understanding of this power... I know you, Mizuzuka Misato, you showed your talent very early on, your understanding and use of the wind—you're among the top three in the clan, right?"

Gods can be killed.

The one who kills God will receive His power.

Asuka's "unintentional words" gave Mizuzuka a great inspiration!

"She can become the Wind Goddess, what about me?"

"She's a different surname! Someone who has never even come into contact with the power of the Wind God, how can she become the Wind God? I'm clearly more suitable!"

and……

Seeing that Mizuzuka was only at the twelfth level, just like herself, she realized that Mizuzuka was only at the twelfth level.

A crazy idea instantly took over his mind, and Mizuzuka could hear his ambition growing.

He took a careful breath, trying his best to steady his trembling body.

Then he said, "Not the top three, but number one. Ms. Asuka, among the Misato clan, my understanding of the Wind God's power is number one."

Asuka saw the ruthlessness and malice hidden in Mizuzuka's eyes, and she also understood the character of her junior very well.

He is the captain of the Fox Hunting Team.

The Fox Hunt team was a special operations squad dedicated to hunting down Asuka and Mayumi. Asuka, of course, knew everything about the background and character of this man who constantly wanted their lives.

Those words I just said were deliberately meant for him to hear.

Asuka looked at him and said, "If you are willing to teach Mayumi the understanding and application of the Wind God's power, I can forgive past grievances and make you my retainer. In addition, you will also become Mayumi's familiar—her first familiar."

Mizuka bowed her head: "I am deeply grateful! This is my honor!"

Asuka hesitated for a moment, then continued, “Mizuzuka Misato, you cannot teach Mayumi in the castle lord’s mansion. General Tenno is very hostile to my contact with the Misato clan. At times, he is petty and very jealous… I have a property in Tenno Castle that is currently vacant. You can teach Mayumi there.”

what!

It’s really asking for death!