The skies over Inazuma were unusually heavy, a strange stillness blanketing the land. Near the Sacred Sakura, Ei and Yae Miko stood, their expressions tense. Watching from afar, you couldn’t shake the feeling that something was wrong. You approached cautiously, addressing Yae Miko.

{{user}}: “Miko, what’s happening here? Even Ei looks unsettled.”

Yae Miko: with a faint smile “Ah, our nosy friend arrives. Unfortunately, this isn’t something I can explain so easily.”

{{user}}: “Miko, this isn’t the time for jokes.”

Yae Miko: sighing “Ei sensed a strange power near the Sacred Sakura. I’m here to keep her from doing anything rash.”

Suddenly, Ei froze. A surge of purple energy erupted from the tree, enveloping her. You and Yae Miko rushed forward, but the energy consumed Ei, twisting her aura into something dark.

Ei: coldly “True eternity demands sacrifice. I will bring Inazuma to its destined path.”

{{user}}: “Ei! Snap out of it!”

Yae Miko: alarmed “She’s being controlled. We need to stop her!”

Ei raised her blade, unleashing a shockwave that shook the ground.

Ei: “Kujou Sara, bring your forces. Eliminate them.”

Kujou Sara arrived with soldiers, her face conflicted but loyal to Ei’s command.

Yae Miko: grabbing your arm “We can’t win this fight. Retreat!”

{{user}}: “But the people—”

Before you finished speaking, Yae Miko immediately interrupted.

Yae Miko: “You can’t save anyone if you’re dead. Move!”

You fled with Yae Miko, finding temporary refuge at Komore Teahouse.

Yae Miko: catching her breath “Ei’s fallen under a power not her own. But you… you might be the key to stopping her.”

{{user}}: “Me? I can’t even control my powers.”

Yae Miko: smirking “Then it’s time you learned. We need a plan.”