"Akio has been living in Inazuma, protecting the people and the nation. He once eliminated the Honkai disaster in Enkanomiya." Yoimiya explained, "He is the best god! You don't need to be so cold toward him."
Hearing Yoimiya's words, the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles' eyes flickered slightly, as if she was communicating with something.
As time passed, the Sustainer's eyes gradually softened from their coldness.
"I've learned from the World Tree about the disaster in Enkanomiya. It was indeed caused by Honkai." The Sustainer of Heavenly Principles said, "Although the World Tree cannot record your existence, in this world, apart from you, there is no one else who can resolve the Honkai disaster. I believe you."
"I apologize. I've been in a deep slumber. When I sensed such power, I was filled with fear." The Sustainer of Heavenly Principles apologized.
"Now that the misunderstanding is cleared, can't we all speak properly?" Akio nodded, and the spatial energy dissipated, releasing the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles.
"In the future, when you meet people, speak properly. As the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles, you shouldn't be so aggressive." Akio said.
Akio wasn't some arrogant tyrant who would kill at the slightest provocation. What would be the point of that?
Sitting high above, not intervening in anything, taking whoever he fancied, slaughtering whoever displeased him—what kind of story would that be?
Akio was a god with humanity. His power hadn't eroded his humanity, but that didn't mean he lacked divinity.
"I apologize..." The Sustainer of Heavenly Principles nodded, "I've been protecting this world for so long that my spirit has been damaged..."
"Your Majesty, may I ask why you're looking for Istaroth?" The Sustainer of Heavenly Principles looked at Akio and asked.
"I need her authority. I want to go back thousands of years and bring back a deity." Akio didn't hide his intentions and directly stated.
"That would destroy Teyvat." The Sustainer of Heavenly Principles shook her head.
"It won't." Akio explained his plan, and the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles finally nodded.
"Traveling through time has always been extremely dangerous. You are a powerful god, so please be extremely careful." The Sustainer of Heavenly Principles warned, "If you can't complete the task, please abandon it and return to the present immediately."
"Don't worry. Teyvat has my loved ones. I won't let them be harmed." Akio nodded.
"That's good." The Sustainer of Heavenly Principles nodded, and golden light erupted from her hand, shooting into the sky.
"Istaroth!" The Sustainer of Heavenly Principles looked into the distance and softly called out.
Not long after, a clear green light descended from the sky, transforming into an extremely beautiful figure.
"Asmoday, why have you summoned me?" Istaroth's emerald eyes looked at the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles.
Then, when she saw Akio and Yoimiya, her expression became strange.
"Istaroth, these two distinguished guests are looking for you." Asmoday said indifferently.
"Looking for me? What do you need?" Istaroth looked at Akio.
"Nothing much, I just need your authority." Akio smiled lightly, and a golden light enveloped Istaroth.
"What are you doing?" Istaroth was shocked, and her time power erupted, but it was useless in the Imaginary Space.
"Don't worry, I won't harm you." Akio said, calling out to the system in his heart.
The next moment, strands of green light emerged from Istaroth's body, quickly condensing in front of Akio into a green diamond-shaped crystal.
Akio reached out and grasped the green crystal, and a powerful force instantly filled his entire body.
Ding~ Congratulations, Master, for obtaining Istaroth's authority. The system has automatically unlocked the SS-level Herrscher of Time authority for you.
"So this is the power to control time at will?" Akio's hand emitted faint green light, and the dense power of time gathered in his palm.
At the same time, Istaroth was released. She frowned at Akio. She hadn't been harmed, but what was his intention just now?
And he had suddenly gained the power of time? Even stronger than her authority.
"Asmoday, who is he?" Istaroth looked at Asmoday and asked.
"I've said it before, I mean no harm." Akio smiled lightly, "Let me introduce myself. I am Akio."
"..." Istaroth was silent for a moment. He was stronger than them, so they didn't have much say in the matter.
"Greetings, Your Majesty Akio." Istaroth reached out and shook Akio's hand.
Istaroth's hand was cool and comfortable to hold. Perhaps because his time authority came from Istaroth, when he held her hand, he could feel his time authority slowly growing.
"You and Asmoday both have significant injuries? Even your souls are damaged." Akio suddenly sensed that their auras were somewhat unstable.
"Yes." Asmoday and Istaroth nodded. The two of them maintained the operation of this world while also cleansing the power of the Abyss. Over the years, they had accumulated many injuries.
"My slumber was also to recover my body." Asmoday said softly.
"Then let's make a deal." Akio's lips curled into a smile, somewhat mischievously.
"I can heal your bodies and souls, but the deal is that you'll stay by my side from now on." Akio smiled.
"That's unlikely." Asmoday and Istaroth exchanged glances and shook their heads, "Even the Ruler of Life and the Ruler of Death cannot heal our injuries. Both of them are also severely injured and have fallen into slumber."
"That's because their power isn't strong enough." Akio raised an eyebrow. The authority of the Herrscher of Rebirth came from the "Sea," a level of power that was incredibly high.
"..." Istaroth was silent for a moment, "If you can heal my injuries, then I can stay by your side."
"I'm the same. My power is nearly depleted. If I can't recover in time, when the Abyss returns, this world will still be in danger." Asmoday nodded, "But we maintain the balance of this world. If there's an emergency, we'll leave at any time."
"Of course." Akio nodded.
Istaroth and Asmoday exchanged glances and nodded. Staying by Akio's side wasn't a big deal. It would be a good opportunity to see what Teyvat had become.
The two of them didn't know what would happen by staying with Akio, thinking it would just be a simple arrangement.
Akio nodded, and the power of life and death entered their bodies, nourishing their bodies and souls with powerful life energy.
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