"This is..."
Looking at the intimate posture of the two, Yae Miko felt her brain short-circuit.
Just moments ago, they were shouting for blood. Now they were embracing?
Faced with the sly fox's baffled gaze, the Raiden Shogun looked down at the man in her arms and said calmly, "He used that reckless move repeatedly and is now exhausted. However, before I hand him over to you... I have some questions."
Darkness devoured them from all directions. The surrounding space shattered.
Yae Miko's heart jumped. She knew Ei was taking him into the Plane of Euthymia. "Hey! You're not going to cut him again, are you? Su Han can't take another hit!"
But before she could finish, Su Han and the Raiden Shogun had vanished.
"That guy... why is she listening less and less to advice? What if she really cuts Su Han?" Yae Miko said, annoyed.
Although anxious, she couldn't enter the Plane of Euthymia without a medium. Who knew this would happen? Now she could only hope Ei would be rational.
...
Inside the Plane of Euthymia.
Su Han didn't see Ei floating in the air. He was still being held.
"You can get down now."
"Uh... okay."
Su Han realized that the one holding him was Raiden Ei herself. No wonder she smelled so good.
He released her waist and stood on the ground. A mat appeared beneath them.
"Sit. I won't cut you this time. I have some things to ask you."
Faced with Ei's invitation, Su Han naturally wouldn't be polite. He sat down directly.
Looking at the calm-faced Archon, he thought for a moment and asked, "Are you questioning your previous decisions?"
"Yes!" Ei nodded slowly. "Although I don't want to admit it... I do have some doubts now. I want to hear your opinion."
That day, she hadn't used her full strength. The conviction in her heart was no longer so firm. And today, seeing Su Han save Inazuma so selflessly, her thoughts had changed greatly.
She wanted to hear how he viewed Inazuma and her national policy. At the same time, Ei wanted to understand what was so special about this man who held top authority in two nations.
Su Han had expected this.
"I don't want to strike a blow to you, but... the state Inazuma is in today is inseparable from your escapism! The Sakoku Decree... sounds nice. But have you ever thought that blocking outside goods from entering Inazuma makes the people here suffer greatly?"
"Layers of thunderstorms. No one from other countries comes in. Prices continue to rise. And because of your self-imposed isolation, your subordinates have become arrogant. Excessive inflation only makes people lose themselves. They also cannot grow, like frogs in a well..."
"But have you ever thought about it? Back when Khaenri'ah was in turmoil, who stood in front of the enemy to protect this land? It was Chiyo... it was the Kitsune Saiguu... it was everyone risking their lives to protect Inazuma. Now those people are gone. If the calamity strikes again, who can stop it? That Tengu who hasn't grown up yet? Or that guy Yae Miko?"
Hearing this, Ei's fingers slowly tightened.
Now she only had herself!
The Tengu was fine dealing with ordinary people, but facing a calamity, she would only become like she was today. And Yae Miko... that sly fox was fine with political maneuvering, but her strength was far from the Kitsune Saiguu's.
Ei calmed her breathing and said, "Continue..."
"The Sakoku Decree prevents the country from progressing because you don't trust your followers. Then the Vision Hunt Decree... is the last straw that kills Inazuma's hope. Those strong people with Visions were stripped of their power by you. It seems like the country is still. But... without Vision-wielders, the rats in the country can act recklessly."
"Today the Fatui dared to blow up Tatarasuna. Tomorrow they will dare to destroy Yashiori Island... The day after tomorrow they will dare to slaughter wantonly in your city!! Is an Inazuma with only you left considered fulfilling your promise to your sister?"
"Wake up!!! If you want true Eternity, then constantly grow. Cultivate your own people. Let them become the cornerstone of Inazuma. Look at the current Liyue, and look at the current Mondstadt. I dare say... no matter how strong the enemy is, they will raise their weapons and dedicate their lives..."
Hearing Su Han's heartfelt words, the Raiden Shogun was silent for a long time before asking, "Is it true?"
"I knew you wouldn't believe it! Look at my evidence... originally prepared for later, but I didn't expect... the Tatarasuna incident happened today."
Su Han took out the Kamera Stone and played the intelligence gathered by Yae Miko's ninjas one by one.
In the video, the people of Inazuma were discussing recent events. Because of the Sakoku Decree and the oppression of the two Commissions, many people couldn't even eat. They could only work in the Delusion factories or mine on Yashiori Island. It could be said that they lived very miserably.
And Ritou went without saying. The Kanjou Commission exploited merchants externally and oppressed the people internally. It was already a living hell.
But even so, no one could pass the news to the Raiden Shogun. Because these two clans already covered the sky with one hand! Even if the Yashiro Commission tried hard to abolish the decrees, the two Commissions would stop them with all their might. And as long as "Eternity" was mentioned, the Raiden Shogun would subconsciously agree.
Essentially, she was hoodwinked.
Of course, the misery wasn't just this. The war between the Shogunate and Watatsumi Island had also become a flashpoint.
Delusions. Absorbing the lifespan of Inazuma's children. A very evil device. Now it was being used on the soldiers of the two clans.
Who was reaping the benefits?
That's right! The Fatui!!!
Those soldiers who died were innocent! But they thought they were fighting for the Raiden Shogun.
Looking at the old man whose hair had turned white from having his lifespan drained by a Delusion, Ei was furious. She wished she could tear those people apart! Her own people were being played like this. It was unforgivable!!!
"Those guys... actually used the Shogun's weakness like this. I won't forgive them..."
Ei's voice was incomparably cold. Clearly, she had killing intent.
Su Han continued, "The continuous surge of internal strife will also lead to an increase in filth on Narukami Island... I think even though you've been hiding in the Plane of Euthymia these past few days, you can feel the lightness in the country, right?"
"Hm? Could it be... it was you..."
Ei looked at him in surprise.
Narukami Island always had filth. But with Yae Miko there, she felt she didn't need to worry about those things. After all, the shrine maidens of the Grand Narukami Shrine specialized in this.
But hearing Su Han mention it, she realized. It seemed that the ritual hadn't been performed for decades. Recently, the aura of filth had been very heavy.
Su Han mocked himself, "That's right... it was me, the idiot you slashed, who had to go and purify Narukami Island for you. Yae Miko could no longer purify the doubled filth on the island. And I naturally became the unlucky one... speaking of which, I shouldn't have acted. But... there is someone you are familiar with who made me have to act..."
Hearing this, Ei's heart skipped a beat. She thought of the aura from that day.
Her voice trembling, she asked, "Who... who is it?"
"Naturally, it's me!!! You stupid pig-head..."
Hanachirusato's voice came from Su Han's embrace.
To ensure the safety of the Yaksha and Hanachirusato, Su Han carried them with him when he went out. And Hanachirusato had seen everything that happened today. Until this moment, she couldn't help but start scolding!
Hearing that familiar voice, Ei broke down directly. She asked in shock, "Kitsune Saiguu? You... weren't you dead? I saw it with my own eyes!!!"
"Hmph... so you still remember me? Truly a pig-head! You wouldn't admit it when I called you stupid before... Good heavens, your sister gave Inazuma to you, and you play with it like this? Look what it's become! The country is a mess. Issuing strange decrees. I remember I didn't teach you like this before... is your brain broken?! Speak! If not for Su Han, who knows how much more suffering Inazuma would have to endure..."
Hanachirusato didn't finish her words because Ei was already hugging the wooden box and sobbing.
"It's really great... it's really great... you're still alive... you're still alive..."
She had originally wanted to ask for advice. But she didn't expect Su Han to give her an unimaginable surprise.
Kitsune Saiguu wasn't dead! She had survived.
How could this not move Ei? She wasn't cruel. She just loved her companions too much. Sending them off one by one with her own hands... that kind of heartache was unimaginable.
Now seeing her old friend return, Ei's emotions completely exploded.
"Hey, Ei... you're the Electro Archon now, why are you crying... if your subordinates see this later, it won't be good..."
"It's fine. The Shogun is commanding outside. I... they won't know I'm crying..."
Hearing her friend's answer, Hanachirusato couldn't help but sigh. "You... I really don't know what to say... stupid or stubborn... since you're wrong, you must know how to correct it. When you have time, listen to Su Han's advice more. He manages two countries in an orderly manner. Look at our Inazuma. It's almost been ruined by you..."
"But... but I don't know how to manage. If it's fighting... I can naturally draw my sword without hesitation. But... government affairs used to be managed by my sister. I really don't understand those things..."
Faced with Kitsune Saiguu, Ei lost her former majesty and returned to her previous appearance as a dazed little sister.
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