Looking at the person formed by countless black mists before him, Lu Ze felt a bit puzzled. Though he didn't know where he was, he had a feeling that this person was no good.
"I'm asking you, who are you? Don't be a mute. Mutes... are not good."
As soon as he finished speaking, the shadowy figure raised its head, and its appearance instantly changed, its rough outline becoming Lu Ze's.
"You ask me, who am I? I have many names, but I prefer to be called the god who rules all. Perhaps it is too early for you to see me now. Let's go! Leave here. This is not a place you should be. Enjoy the process; it takes time."
With a wave of the shadowy figure's sleeve, a breeze stirred in the previously empty space, forming into a huge wave that swept Lu Ze away.
"No! You haven't told me who you are! And why you appeared before me?"
But before the other party could answer, the largest wave pulled him out of there.
"Who am I? I am God, the God who rules all. I already told you this."
As the black mist gradually receded, a tall, beautiful woman appeared. White hair fluttered in the air, and something unknown rested on her head.
Her eyes silently observed everything around her, and then, wave after wave of energy was injected, slowly reshaping the surroundings to serve her purpose.
"I will eventually reappear in the human world, in your way... to deliver a heavy blow to this world!"
The next moment, Lu Ze woke up in bed, gasping for breath. He felt as if he had seen something incredible. How to put it? He saw himself, cloaked in black mist, causing destruction to the surrounding buildings.
"Will I really... become like that?"
His pupils contracted slightly, and Lu Ze couldn't quite believe it, yet all his feelings told him it was possible.
"Never mind, I must be too tired lately. Even my dreams are so strange. Could I be so angry that I've lost my mind? No, my temper shouldn't be that bad."
Despite his many doubts, he could find no answers. He looked around; the familiar walls were still there, showing no improvement.
"Sigh, I still have to clean up the mess."
He immediately went downstairs and contacted some renovation and construction workers. After all, the damage was too severe, and repairing this wooden house would likely cost a considerable sum.
But money was no longer a concern for him; it was a trifle!
Seeing Lu Ze wake up, the others' faces were filled with worry. They thought he had fainted because of them, angering him.
"Don't look at me like that, you make me feel so weak. Alright, alright, I've already contacted the professionals. When the materials arrive, you all will help. I happen to be going to Inazuma on a business trip to open another branch. You guys just focus on renovating the house."
Perhaps due to overwhelming guilt, the others said nothing, nor did anyone express a desire to accompany him. They all resolved to repair the house to surprise Lu Ze.
"Don't worry, leave this store to me, and the one in Mondstadt too. I will definitely manage them well."
Seeing Venti's gaze, Lu Ze couldn't say anything more. He just waved goodbye to everyone.
After all, if he stayed here any longer, not only he himself might be in trouble, but his "little brother" might also be affected. If he were to be taken advantage of even once, he probably wouldn't be able to stand for seven days.
Arriving at the inn where Raiden Ei and the others were staying, Lu Ze knocked on the corresponding room number.
The door was opened by the person inside, who turned out to be the highest deity of Inazuma, the Electro Archon, Raiden Ei.
"You're finally here. If you hadn't come soon, I might have gone back. I thought you weren't planning to open a shop in our Inazuma anymore. As promised, once you arrive in Inazuma, I will do my best to help you open the shop. I just hope my reward won't be lacking."
What kind of reward could tempt Raiden Ei? Besides more than ten hours of gaming time, there were also game items, weapons, character cards, and even some crystals.
Most importantly, she was just a few crystals short of a ten-pull. This was an opportunity for a ten-pull crystal gacha. What if she got something good?
"How could I not go? After all, such a large market, and your invitation too. I will definitely make some time, even if I'm busy."
Lu Ze smiled gently. Once the helmet was released, he could release the subsequent five chapters, and even some side stories, like the first chapter of Honkai Impact: Third Impact.
The content was vast, allowing him to earn more points and thus buy more things. He was planning to save up ten million points to purchase a designated Valkyrie treasure chest.
He currently only had two million points, which was what remained after considerable spending. As for why he hadn't bought it earlier?
He had only recently discovered it, as it was a newly added item that had caught his attention.
"Then let's go. Don't you need to pack any luggage? Just this set of clothes?"
Raiden Ei voiced her doubt. This person was not a god, so how could he remain spotless? Moreover, even she, the Electro Archon, would change her clothes frequently.
"No need. My clothes are carried on me by a special means. You don't need to worry about that. Let's hurry. I can't wait to see the scenery of Inazuma."
The Kamisato siblings also emerged from another room. Seeing the esteemed Lord Raiden, they bowed slightly and collectively called out, "Your Excellency!"
"Let's depart. Don't forget your luggage. It's time for us to return to the land of eternity."
As the group walked down the street, Kamisato Ayaka's gaze was fixed on Lu Ze. A hint of curiosity flickered in her light blue eyes. Curiosity about what?
Of course, she was curious about how those games were made, and how he could write such touching novels. After all, even she couldn't help but shed tears.
"Sister, be careful."
Kamisato Ayato directly grabbed Ayaka's shoulder, stopping her in her tracks. Kamisato Ayaka snapped back to attention and realized that a large hole had appeared before her at some point. If she had continued walking, she might have fallen into it.
"It stinks... Let's hurry,"
Raiden Ei showed a look of disgust. Such a foul odor was an affront to her senses.
The group quickly arrived at the port. Their ship was docked steadily within the harbor, awaiting its masters to sail it back to their homeland.