Incredibly gentle, like a spring breeze turning rain into drizzles.

Smooth and cool, the drops evaporated quickly, or rather, they instantly transformed into a misty clear aura.

This rain is quite strange...

Gu Mo's expression changed slightly; he very acutely detected this point.

Because there was no impurity within the raindrops, it indicated that they weren't formed by the gradual gathering of water vapor from the clouds adhering to dust or various small particles. Moreover, at this moment, there weren't any clouds in the sky... This was purely spiritual qi in condensed form, every drop was like Spiritual Path Sacred Water, a precious sun rain!

At least, for what he sensed now, the spiritual activity in the air was rapidly rising, a process of misty spiritual qi spreading across the city, and this couldn't be faked.

Even in the city below, a commotion began to arise.

It was many ordinary people in the city who instinctively wanted to avoid the rain, only to immediately realize that being drenched in this spiritual rain suddenly made them feel invigorated, all fatigue vanished.

People's faces quickly displayed incredulous joy, seeing each other looking radiant and energetic, they instantly reacted, and naturally, the uproar only spread further, nearly causing the entire city to boil, like a mountain roaring and a sea howling.

To be honest, Gu Mo could understand why they reacted this way.

However, being able to understand didn't mean he thought this was a good thing. On the contrary, his expression appeared extremely conflicted, and even a bit like having goosebumps... Because he had always been somewhat worried about something, and now naturally linked it immediately to that matter.

—Fox's Marriage Ritual!

—Unilaterally declaring a marriage to the counterpart, descending a blessing of sun rain, forcefully handing out tokens to those coincidentally present and letting them join in the celebration...

An overpowered trickster skill, also the trump card of a certain Miss Fox Spirit, something Gu Mo somewhat dreaded. This, deriving from a mutation of Amaterasu's divine authority, has a ridiculously immense impact, seemingly specifically targeting him.

In a flash, some intelligence information crossed through his mind like lightning. He swiftly withdrew his gaze and turned to leave the observation deck of the city tower.

He had just taken a few steps when he vaguely heard that the city outside seemed to have transformed into a sea of happiness, the noise shifted from chaos to a celebratory type. Many people, who were previously shouting incredulously and excitedly yelling, suddenly changed to jubilant words, and even the sounds of drums and gongs echoed through the air.

"There should be limits to this nonsense, opening with the king of bombs; isn't it too much to disregard martial virtues..."

Gu Mo's heart suddenly thudded, if he was previously only eighty percent certain, now it was an absolute confirmation.

He had earlier suspected whether Miss Fox Spirit had come over, but because there hadn't been much commotion in reality, and considering her character, if she had indeed come, she would have impatiently shown up by now and wouldn't remain silent.

So over time, Gu Mo lowered his defenses...

In hindsight, it was an immense miscalculation, as the current situation was clear; Miss Tamamo no Mae had indeed come over. The reason there hadn't been any noise was because she was quietly preparing a significant move all this time!

But why would she do such a thing...

Could she have been provoked by something?

Taking a deep breath, his mind rapidly pondered the next steps to respond, unintentionally feeling a sense of goosebumps and urgency. Just then, hurried footsteps sounded before him as several maids rushed over.

"Lord Mo, Miss Ah Shi has already arrived..."

"Should we head out of the city to welcome her..."

Their voices were crisp, chirping together like orioles, with a tone of excitement mingled with an obvious sense of customary expectation, as if they had known about this event for a long time and prepared for it. Now that this day had finally arrived, they were, of course, joyful and excited.

Of course, while sincerely feeling happy for the master's house, they couldn't help but feel a bit of sentiment and slight melancholy...

Just as at this moment, while seriously reporting the information, they would sneak a glance at the sovereign before them. Even though they knew it was impossible for themselves, it was hard to avoid some daydreaming...

After all, he was the most perfect person they had ever seen, knowledgeable, skilled in both literature and martial arts, refined and gentle, while also making them feel like a spring breeze. He never treated his servants harshly, they almost never saw him angry.

Such a young and handsome person, who as a superior had such a good temperament, and most importantly... even uniquely allowed them, as servants, to feel a certain parity in personality. This greatly increased their loyalty while inevitably allowing for a hint of fantasy.

"Miss Ah Shi? The one from Owari?"

Gu Mo tugged at the corners of his mouth, upon hearing the maids' reporting and inquiry and immediately sensed something amiss... This troublesome skill was already affecting various aspects, adjusting the rules and details in every way? It's basically manufacturing from nothing!

He calmed himself down and carefully observed the maids before him—

Scrutinizing their expressions, eyes, and other subtle changes in demeanor, seriously observing the colors of their emotional aura, while activating the Power of the Mind to its full capacity, interpreting the waves of spirit emanating from them.

No one could hide any secrets before him, nor could anyone say one thing and mean another. This went far beyond the human skills of observing muscle movements, heart rate, and respiratory frequency to conduct lie detection, but instead approached from a more fundamental level, thoroughly grasping a person's psychological activity state.

There is only a thin line between directly engaging in complete mind reading.

And the outcome was not unexpected. The maids' behavior was so natural that, aside from the scattered thoughts in their minds, Gu Mo confirmed that they were completely unaware of the eeriness of the situation; everything occurred naturally.

Just like how the streets outside unknowingly became adorned with festive decorations.

—Clearly, it's a sudden event...

—Clearly, there were no signs before...

Yet now, it's as if everything had been prepared long ago.

Those affected by influence naturally participated in the wedding, genuinely believing it had been announced long ago. Certain relevant individuals even have extra memories, thinking they helped in preparation for a long time.

Just like these maids, Gu Mo interpreted the same message from the wavelength of Spirit they emanated. It was the subconscious images flashing through their minds when they "recalled" the experience of this period, thinking they had been setting up for this day all along.

No doubt, everything seemed logical and natural.

Because his speed was incredibly fast, the maids didn't notice any issues; there was no unnatural feeling of being stared at. From their Perception of time, it seemed like Lord Mo merely glanced at them naturally.

"Um... Miss Ah Shi has arrived."

Gu Mo's expression remained unchanged, seemingly already expecting this. He casually responded while rapidly contemplating how to break the current impasse. Regardless, he couldn't allow things to proceed in the current dangerous direction, especially at such a critical moment.

However...

He suddenly found himself unable to speak the words he wanted to say; no matter what, he couldn't say them. It was as if certain key words and phrases had been preemptively blocked, or even outright deleted from his vocabulary, rendering them unsendable. Whether evasive or oppositional, they were no longer options.

Either do nothing, obediently waiting...

Or choose actions from limited options, effectively playing along with this act...

Upon realizing this, Gu Mo almost felt as if his vision went dark; his entire being felt uneasy. He seemed to envision the smug, cunning smile of the Fox Elf girl in the distance, akin to a little fox that had successfully stolen a chicken.

......

Originally derived from a mutated version of Main God Level Authority, this ability had undergone meticulous preparation for two months. Miss Tamamo no Mae skillfully leveraged her advantage as a Caster.

Why go to such lengths to arrange a marriage between Owari Country and Mino Country, in the name of Miss Ah Shi, make it widely known here, while influencing the other side? Naturally, it was to elevate the situation through such preparation and publicity.

Then, using this national-level big news as a factual basis, she could seize this momentum, refining and elevating it into a grand ritual.

—Only then could she achieve the Counterpart Country level, decisively confirming it.

Only through such measures could she ensure absolute safety and firmly suppress the current Master, preventing him from having any opportunity to resist.

One could say, Miss Tamamo no Mae's preparations were flawless, deeply understanding the concept of exerting full force, even when dealing with lesser challenges.

......

Meanwhile, the delegation from Owari Country finally approached the city.

Feeling her heart racing, Oda Chi gently bit her lower lip while seated in the carriage.

As they traveled, the closer they got to Mino, the more peculiar things she encountered. Besides her inability to comprehend them, she also sensed a novelty and vigor that transcended eras. However, upon reaching here, she was no longer preoccupied with other thoughts.

Finally, the moment arrived...

The vehicle smoothly progressed forward, and astonishing cheers and waves of sound emanated from outside, as countless citizens lined the streets, offering blessings and applause with a force akin to a staggering avalanche of shouts, the momentum truly awe-inspiring.

The girl's mind felt dizzy, and her cheeks burned with an unimaginable bashful emotion surging through her body, deeply ingraining the reality: she was indeed getting married this day, to Mino...

Struggling to take a deep breath, she instinctively glanced out through the curtains.

In front lay a straight, flat, wide road, seamlessly smooth like a solid piece of natural rock slab...

On either side of the road stood tall buildings, in novel styles never seen before, throngs of architecture rising and falling. The streets were clean and orderly, devoid of the common muddy yellow soil or any pollution, presenting an unprecedented sense of cleanliness and sanitation...

Decorated brightly, celebrating the occasion.

A dense crowd thronged the sides of the road, jostling amidst the chaos, faces beaming with joy despite the clamor.