" The view from here is simply divine. One might say it's... electrifying," Indra quipped, his eyes twinkling as he gazed across the expanse of Narukami Island.
Yae Miko's lips curled into a sly smile. "Oh? I didn't realize Celestial beings had such a spark for wordplay. Tell me, Lord Indra, what brings you down from your lofty perch to mingle with us mere mortals?"
Indra chuckled, matching her playful tone. "Ah, Lady, always fishing for information. But I'm afraid my secrets aren't so easily caught. Though... perhaps we could make a game of it?"
"A game? Now you've piqued my interest," Yae Miko's eyes gleamed with mischief. "Do share the rules, O wise one from above."
"It's quite simple," Indra said, tapping his chin thoughtfully. "I possess knowledge that could reshape Teyvat's very foundations. In exchange for this cosmic wisdom, I ask for but one thing - the privilege to touch one of your illustrious ears."
Yae Miko's eyebrows shot up, her fox ears twitching slightly. "My, how forward! And here I thought Celestial beings were above such earthly desires."
"Oh, we have our moments," Indra replied with a wink. "Consider it a fair trade - a tactile connection to your divine essence for a glimpse into the grand cosmic joke. But choose quickly, my foxy friend. This offer self-destructs in ten seconds."
As Indra began his theatrical countdown, Yae Miko's mind whirred with possibilities. She knew better than to take a god's words at face value, but the potential payoff was too intriguing to ignore.
"Three... two... o-"
"Wait!" Yae Miko interjected, her voice laced with amusement. "You drive a hard bargain, Lord Indra. Very well, I accept. But if this turns out to be some elaborate ruse, I'll have to get... creative with my retribution."
Indra's eyes sparkled with genuine mirth. "I wouldn't dream of it. The contract is sealed, witnessed by the very stars themselves. Now, shall we proceed with our little exchange?"
Indra reached out, gently touching Yae Miko's fox ears with a solemn expression. Yae Miko remained still, her eyes widening slightly at the unexpected sensation.
"I appreciate your trust, Lady," Indra said, his voice low and serious. "The texture is indeed unique, befitting a being of your stature."
As he withdrew his hand, Yae Miko composed herself, her voice steady as she spoke. "You honor me with your words, Lord Indra. Now, if I may inquire about the information you promised?"
With a mischievous smile, Indra touched Yae Miko's forehead with his finger, imparting the secrets directly into her mind. She saw visions of the "World Devouring Plan," detailed information about the "Demon Slayer World," the "World Gate" being established at the Grand Narukami Shrine."
Yae Miko's eyes widened, her expression shifting from confusion to shock and then to horror.
"A plan to devour worlds! This is... this is..."
It was too unbelievable, too outrageous, too grandiose to even imagine. Yet, with the fact that Ei had ventured from the Plane of Euthymia to Celestia, the credibility of this information was undeniable.
As the vast amount of information settled in her mind, Yae Miko looked at Indra with a mix of awe and embarrassment, realizing she had been played. To the average person in Inazuma, this was a deep secret, but to her, a companion of the Electro Archon, it was information she would have eventually learned.
"For now, it is a secret, Miko," Indra said with a smug smile, clearly enjoying the moment.
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As they reached the Grand Narukami Shrine, Yae Miko's thoughts turned to the Sacred Sakura, a vital tree that maintained Inazuma's ley lines. Without it, the ley lines would be irreparably damaged, necessitating the celestial nails to stabilize the ground.
"Alright, let's construct the World Gate."
Indra communicated with his system internally.
"System, set the location at the Grand Narukami Shrine's Sacred Sakura tree. Begin constructing the World Gate."
'Location set: Inazuma, Grand Narukami Shrine.'
'Constructing the World Gate.'
'Connecting to the Demon Slayer World dimension coordinates.'
A colossal golden pillar of light erupted from the peak of Mount Yougou, expanding to envelop the entire area.
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