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The air in Tenshukaku was thick with tension. The Raiden Shogun stood before them, her violet gaze unreadable as she studied Yoshika and the others. Behind her, Yae Miko leaned casually against a pillar, an amused smile playing on her lips, as if she already knew how the conversation would unfold.

Neuvillette stepped forward first, offering a formal bow. "Your Excellency, we are honored by your invitation."

The Shogun's voice was calm, yet carried undeniable authority. "You are not here merely as guests. Your presence in Inazuma concerns matters beyond your own understanding."

Yoshika's expression remained impassive. "Then perhaps you should enlighten us."

There was a flicker of something in the Shogun's eyes, but she continued. "Strange disturbances have been detected in the skies above Teyvat. A presence that does not belong. You, Princess of Snezhnaya, are connected to it."

Silence followed.

Furina glanced at Yoshika, then back at the Shogun. "That's quite the accusation! You make it sound as if Yoshika is some harbinger of doom."

Yoshika, however, was unshaken. "What exactly have you detected?"

Yae Miko finally stepped forward, her voice playful yet carrying hidden weight. "The sky whispers secrets, little dancer. Something... or someone... is watching. Celestia's attention is no longer as distant as it once was."

Yoshika wasn't really shocked to see Miko. Yoshika always saw Yae Miko as a big sister figure. Yoshika's fingers twitched at her side.

Arlecchino narrowed her eyes. "If Celestia is involved, why summon us instead of dealing with it yourself?"

The Shogun's expression hardened. "Because if you do not act now, it will be too late. Celestia does not act without reason, and its eyes have turned toward you, Yoshika. Do you understand what that means?"

For the first time, Yoshika hesitated.

Furina, however, stepped between them with a dramatic flourish. "Then I suppose we have no choice but to investigate! Fear not, dear Yoshika, for I shall be by your side every step of the way! And together, we shall unveil the mysteries of the heavens with style and flair!"

Yae Miko chuckled. "How very fitting of you, former God of Justice."

The Shogun finally nodded. "Your path leads beyond Inazuma. I suggest you tread carefully."

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Unexpected Complications

As the group left Tenshukaku, the weight of the conversation hung over them.

Furina walked beside Yoshika, her usual dramatic air somewhat subdued. "So? What do you think?"

Yoshika's gaze remained forward. "If Celestia is truly watching, then we don't have much time."

Before Furina could respond, a sudden explosion rocked the city. Smoke billowed from the harbor, and the sound of shouting filled the air.

Neuvillette's expression darkened. "Something is happening."

Arlecchino drew her scythe. "Then let's not waste time standing around."

As they rushed toward the chaos, Yoshika couldn't shake the feeling that the Shogun's warning had only been the beginning.

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𝖠𝖭 𝗇𝗈𝗍𝖾: 𝗌𝗈𝗈 𝗊𝗎𝗂𝖼𝗄 𝗂𝗇𝖿𝗈, 𝖸𝗈𝗌𝗁𝗂𝗄𝖺 𝖼𝗈𝗎𝗇𝗍𝗌 𝖺𝗌 𝖺 𝗁𝖺𝗋𝖻𝗂𝗇𝗀𝖾𝗋 𝖻𝗎𝗍 𝗌𝗁𝖾 𝖽𝗈𝖾𝗌𝗇'𝗍 𝗁𝖺𝗌 𝖺 𝗋𝖺𝗇𝗄𝗂𝗇𝗀. 𝖡𝗎𝗍 𝗐𝗁𝖾𝗇 𝗌𝗈𝗆𝖾𝗈𝗇𝖾 𝖺𝗌𝗄𝗌 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗒 𝖼𝖺𝗅𝗅 𝗁𝖾𝗋 "𝗍𝗁𝖾 0 𝗈𝖿 𝗍𝗁𝖾 11 𝖿𝖺𝗍𝗎𝗂 𝗁𝖺𝗋𝖻𝗂𝗇𝗀𝖾𝗋."