Yae Miko looked deeply disappointed—what a shame they didn't immediately start fighting.
Meanwhile, Ei was internally panicking at her sister's expression.
She hurriedly asked the Raiden Shogun in her mind:
"Shogun, what's happening in Inazuma?"
The Shogun had always been the one managing Inazuma.
Faced with Ei's question, the puppet answered without hesitation:
"Everything is normal."
...
Yeah, sure. Like I'd believe that.
Ei was starting to feel frustrated.
If everything were truly normal, that damn fox wouldn't be spouting nonsense.
Looks like the Shogun's malfunctioning too?
No, she had to figure this out.
"Tch, tch."
"Someone's been hiding in the Plane of Euthymia all day—no wonder she has no idea what's going on."
"Inazuma's in a terrible state right now."
"Not only are the people starving, but Vision holders are living in constant fear."
"Worse, corrupt officials are embezzling like crazy, making life unbearable for everyone."
"So many have joined the rebellion just to survive."
"Can you believe it? Inazuma actually has rebels now."
Yae Miko delivered her report in the most sarcastic tone possible.
Ei froze.
This bad?
She genuinely hadn't known.
"Impossible!"
At that moment, the Shogun seized control, cutting in to refute Yae Miko.
Makoto's brows furrowed.
This wasn't her sister.
"The Shogun puppet?"
"Hmph!"
"This is what happens when you blindly trust your subordinates."
"They've been lying to you."
Yae Miko knew exactly what was going on, but with Makoto back, she wasn't afraid of the Shogun.
Snitching mode: activated.
No mercy.
The Shogun's frown deepened.
"Don't believe me?"
"Honestly, you're way too gullible."
"You sit in Tenshukaku all day, never checking how the people are actually living, just taking reports at face value."
"Pfft."
"With how easily you're fooled, I could sell you off and you'd still count the money for me."
That brain of yours is smoother than a pebble.
Yae Miko's disdain was palpable.
Pathetic. Absolutely pathetic.
The Shogun's eye twitched.
Just as she was about to retort—
Bzzt!
Ei forcefully logged back in.
"Stay quiet for now!"
...
Watching the two personalities rapidly switching, Makoto took a deep breath.
What the hell has my sister been through?
"Oh dear, looks like we've got a problem."
"The Shogun's developing her own will—starting a rebellion."
"I told you this would happen."
"Now see how you're gonna fix this mess."
Yae Miko couldn't resist gloating.
The divide would only grow wider.
Eventually, Ei and the Shogun would be fighting for control.
"Where's my sword?!"
Hearing Yae Miko's words, Makoto's face darkened.
Oh, wonderful.
You turned your body into a puppet and hid away?
That was the last straw.
I entrusted Inazuma to you, and this is how you repay me?
She was livid.
Today, her little sister was getting spanked.
"Sis—"
"The 'inner self'!"
"Shogun, shut up!!"
"Inn—"
Bzzt. Bzzt.
Glitching intensifies.
The Shogun insisted on having her say—she would debate Yae Miko properly.
But Ei refused to relinquish control.
Thus began a brutal tug-of-war over their shared body.
The onlookers fell silent.
Is she broken?
"Well, well."
"This is a problem."
Jiang Chen, who had been quietly observing, finally spoke up.
He hadn't expected to witness such a spectacle.
Entertainment at its finest.
"Who are you?"
The Shogun's gaze snapped toward him.
"Threat assessment… extreme danger."
"Enemy of eternity."
"Shut up!!"
Ei immediately wrested back control.
"This is bad."
"The Shogun's malfunctioning for real."
"Both personalities are fighting over the body now."
Guizhong frowned at the chaotic scene.
The puppet was clearly defective.
"Wait—seriously? Already?"
Yae Miko blinked in disbelief.
She'd been joking earlier, but now it was actually happening?
This is a disaster.
"Hmm."
"Let me handle it."
"A good beating should fix it."
Jiang Chen cracked his knuckles, eager for action.
Machines always worked again after a few solid whacks—surely the Shogun was the same?
Besides, she'd already labeled him an "enemy of eternity."
How rude.
"Huh?"
Makoto was baffled.
Beat her up and she'll work again?
"Leave it to me."
"I'll return your sister in perfect condition."
"For now, focus on fixing Inazuma."
Jiang Chen gave Makoto a confident grin before volunteering for the job.
A full-powered fight with the Raiden Shogun?
Perfect.
He'd been itching for a real challenge.
Makoto studied Jiang Chen for a long moment before nodding.
Though they hadn't spoken much since her summoning, she could sense his strength.
Her existence was now tied to him—he could even issue absolute commands if needed.
If he was willing to help, she had no objections.
"Alright."
"Thank you."
Makoto sighed.
What a headache.
Freshly resurrected, and already dealing with this mess.
"Release your suppression of the Shogun."
"I'll 'talk' with her properly."
"Meanwhile, you can catch up with your sister."
Jiang Chen's words seemed directed at the Shogun, but they were really for Ei.
Hearing this, Ei stopped struggling for control.
The next moment—
Crack!
A bolt of lightning split the air as space itself tore open.
Ei stepped out, though her form was now more spectral than physical.
Jiang Chen raised an eyebrow at her state.
Meanwhile, freed from restraint, the Shogun immediately attacked.
Lightning crackled as her polearm materialized, slashing toward Jiang Chen.
"Enemy of eternity—eliminate!"
Jiang Chen's overwhelming power had marked him as a top-tier threat.
"Wow, someone's feisty."
"Starting a fight the second you're free?"
He summoned his own weapon, blocking the strike effortlessly.
Then—
Wham!
A powerful kick sent the Shogun flying.
"You chat. I'll take our glitchy friend outside."
With that, Jiang Chen dashed after the Shogun, ready for round one.