Chapter 283: Chapter 283: Kitsune Saiguu: “My Benefactor”

"It’s about time you two woke up..."

Looking at the two bodies inside the cultivation pods, Su Ran decisively pressed the button, stimulating their nervous systems to awaken them.

Retrieving the consciousness of the dead through Irminsul had been relatively convenient.

But both Kitsune Saiguu and Mikoshi Chiyo had been devoured by the calamity.

Logically, their consciousnesses hadn’t returned to the Ley Lines.

Instead, they had remained within that pitch-black disaster—something not belonging to Teyvat.

Their minds had long since been mixed and fused with countless chaotic remnants.

Separating and reassembling them—Was no small feat.

Fortunately, Su Ran possessed "if I think it works, it works"-level intelligence.

And as an Emanator of Nous—

He turned the nearly impossible into reality.

Raiden Makoto hadn’t left his side for even a moment.

Saiguu and Chiyo weren’t just Ei’s close friends—

They were her loyal subordinates.

Makoto longed for their return just as deeply.

After waiting so long—

Today was finally the day they would see the light again.

Her heart was filled with tension and excitement.

If Ei were here—

She would likely be the same.

As neural signals resumed normal function, Mikoshi Chiyo—the warrior—was the first to open her eyes.

She stared blankly outside.

She saw Makoto’s delighted expression.

And a strange man’s confident gaze.

A moment ago, her memories were locked in battle against the calamity.

Now—

She stood somewhere entirely different.

If not for her body’s weakness preventing swift movement—

She would have shattered the glass pod immediately.

"As expected. A warrior’s will is stronger. She woke first."

From the way she looked at Makoto, Su Ran confirmed—

This was indeed Mikoshi Chiyo.

The experiment had succeeded.

Only one sleepyhead remained.

Turning his gaze—

He looked at the other pod.

Saiguu still slept inside.

Chiyo followed his gaze and saw her.

But she hadn’t yet processed the situation.

Su Ran drained Chiyo’s nutrient fluid, detached the tubes, and opened the pod.

The next second—

She fell straight out.

"Hey! You—couldn’t you prepare better? What if Chiyo got hurt?"

Makoto hurried forward, helping her up.

"The body I made isn’t fragile. It can even house Archon-level power. A fall won’t hurt it."

Su Ran wasn’t bothered by the scolding.

"At least catch her! Chiyo is Inazuma’s number one beauty."

Makoto didn’t finish the sentence—

But the meaning was obvious.

"I forgot. It’s fine. I’ll catch Saiguu."

Inside the second pod, Saiguu opened her eyes.

She couldn’t hear clearly—

But seeing Chiyo revived—

She understood.

She had been saved.

Watching Chiyo’s awkward fall—

She silently vowed not to embarrass herself the same way.

"It’s your turn."

This time, Su Ran stood directly before her pod.

He drained the fluid, detached the tubes, and opened it.

Though Saiguu intended to maintain dignity—

Her body wouldn’t cooperate.

She tipped forward—

But Su Ran caught her swiftly in his arms.

"..."

Chiyo cracked.

When she came out, she hit the floor.

Saiguu came out—

And got carried?

"Are you conscious? Repeat after me—one two three three two one, ah~ ah~"

Su Ran looked into Saiguu’s eyes.

Silence.

He frowned slightly.

Did he accidentally damage her brain?

Impossible. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

This body was strong enough to hold Archon-level power.

But from Saiguu’s perspective—

The world looked different.

Meeting his gaze—

Her mind felt like it blossomed.

Her consciousness had just returned; her body lagged behind.

Otherwise, her heart would’ve raced—

Her cheeks would’ve flushed.

In that moment—

She felt as if a single glance lasted eternity.

Yet her silence only made Su Ran awkward.

Yes, he was holding a delicate fox-eared beauty—

But Makoto and Chiyo were right there.

After a long pause—

Saiguu finally spoke weakly:

"You... are... my benefactor... who saved me?"

"Yes, that’s me! Planning to repay me?"

At the word "benefactor," Su Ran nearly melted.

As expected of a fox spirit.

Every glance and tone carried natural charm.

No wonder she was the predecessor of that mischievous fox.

"For saving my life, I have nothing with which to repay you. I possess nothing at present. If you do not despise me... I am willing to offer myself in marriage."

Chiyo nodded thoughtfully.

It made sense.

She had nothing.

Offering herself in gratitude was logical.

Wait—

If that’s the case—

Should she also offer herself?

Sister, even if you want to do that—

Couldn’t you wait until later?!

"Alright. Leave the ’offering yourself’ talk for later. They just woke up and need rest."

Makoto quickly interrupted.

Revived or not—

They needed recovery time.

"There are plenty of rooms on the station."

A fox just called him "benefactor."

Of course he’d take good care of her.

This was his personally resurrected fox.

No chance she was some disguised Lord Ravager.

And so—

Su Ran carried Saiguu away.

Makoto supported Chiyo as they followed.

Chiyo: ...

What happened to Inazuma’s number one beauty?

Wasn’t she a girl too?

This was blatant favoritism!

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