The Raiden Shogun did not understand the human heart.
Because of this, Inazuma had spiraled into chaos over the last five hundred years, becoming a broken mess.
She defeated Orobashi, but failed to subdue Watatsumi Island.
She shattered Kapatcir, but Seirai Island became a wasteland.
Now, the only territories truly under Ei's control were Ritou, Narukami Island, and Yashiori Island.
And even Yashiori was barely hers, with Watatsumi soldiers constantly skirmishing on its shores.
A war that had lasted for centuries showed no signs of stopping.
Hearing Ei's helplessness, her old friend Hanachirusato materialized from the Soul-Box. Although she didn't have her white fox form, her soul's aura remained unchanged. Her golden eyes were full of sly intelligence.
"Hey, you... Su Han, could you give us a moment? I want to talk to Ei alone..."
"Uh... your spirit body can only stay out for thirty minutes at most. You know the consequences..."
Best friends reuniting. Discussing private matters.
It was only natural, but Su Han worried about her spirit.
Although this was the inner space of Musou Isshin, Hanachirusato's spirit had not fully recovered.
"Alright, alright, I'll be obedient... Thirty minutes, not a second more!"
Raiden Ei looked at this adeptus fox who was surprisingly obedient and couldn't help but show surprise.
Back then, among the few of them, this fox was the most scheming.
But seeing her now, she seemed like a different person, actually listening to a man so readily. It was truly a miracle.
Before Su Han could use the Nether Path, Raiden Ei took the initiative to open the space and released him.
Outside, Yae Miko, who had been waiting for a long time, breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Su Han appear unharmed.
"Are you okay?"
"Mm. If nothing unexpected happens, the Sakoku Decree and the Vision Hunt Decree will both end..."
Watching the space heal, Su Han understood that this shut-in Archon would completely change because of this.
This was a great thing for Inazuma!
Yae Miko asked in confusion, "She sat down and had a long talk with you?"
"Yes, I mainly told Ei some things about Inazuma! Closing the country is simply working behind closed doors; how can there be progress? And seizing Visions only allows the Fatui to act recklessly. Plus, at the end, Hanachirusato also came out. Once their conversation is over, I think... the Electro Archon should pull herself together!"
Inazuma was the most important link in his plan.
If it could open up, then Liyue, Inazuma, and Mondstadt would become a terrifying iron triangle.
Whether facing the Heavenly Principles or the Abyss in the future, they could handle it with ease!
Yae Miko nodded. "I have to thank you for this. Otherwise... if Tatarasuna was destroyed, it would be very difficult for our Inazuma to unite."
The split between Watatsumi Island and Narukami Island had always been a thorn in Inazuma's heart.
Clearly people of the same country, yet they ended up like this, with no peace for hundreds of years.
If Tatarasuna was completely submerged, then... the Shogunate would have to waste even more effort to check and balance Watatsumi Island.
Su Han grinned mischievously. "Helping you is helping myself. Don't forget the contract we signed... Miss Guuji Yae... If I restore Inazuma, you belong to me..."
"Don't worry, I'm not someone who breaks their word! A contract is a contract... I won't renege!"
Yae Miko rolled her eyes.
Even if she wanted to renege, she had already signed a contract. She wouldn't dare. If she really broke it, that Lord Emperor might come directly to Inazuma and suppress her. Just thinking about it was scary.
...
Meanwhile, inside the Plane of Euthymia.
After Su Han was transferred out, Hanachirusato and Raiden Ei began to talk.
"I remember you perished five hundred years ago? Could it be... you also used the method of consciousness lodging... to escape death?"
Looking at the exquisite wooden box, a flash of curiosity appeared in Raiden Ei's eyes.
Faced with her words, the soul of the Kitsune Saiguu smiled bitterly. "It's not as simple as you think. Back then, to purify the disaster on Narukami Island, I was completely devoured by that black mud. My body and soul all sank into oblivion... You could say... I had completely become a dead existence."
"But, you now..."
"Yes, my will was firm. Adeptus foxes cultivate the way of will. I was afraid something would happen to you, so I could only use my strong will to attach to the black mud, to the filth. Waiting for periods of time to appear and guide others to purify the filth on Narukami Island..."
Listening to Hanachirusato's story, Raiden Ei's mood was very heavy.
While she was hiding in the Plane of Euthymia in self-isolation, her friend's remnant soul was working hard for Narukami Island.
No wonder Yae Miko mocked her.
Su Han also reprimanded her greatly.
She had indeed done a terrible job.
Raiden Ei looked at her friend's drifting body and asked, "So were you resurrected by him?"
"That's right. Not long ago... because of the war on Watatsumi Island, the filth on Narukami Island intensified, and my body couldn't hold on anymore. Luckily... Su Han appeared. At that time, my memory was incomplete. He took me and began the Sacred Sakura Cleansing Ritual..."
Recalling that night, Hanachirusato's face was full of happiness.
If she could be resurrected, she would definitely pursue happiness. After all, living before was too tiring. She just wanted to slack off now!
After listening to the whole story, Raiden Ei finally knew why her friend was resurrected.
Su Han was a very special man. Not only did he possess the power to save souls, but he could even travel to other worlds.
No wonder other countries were so strong. So this was the truth.
"By the way, Ei... since you don't understand government affairs, why don't you win over Su Han? You just need to please him, and the chaotic situation in our Inazuma will soon recover. It can even continue to grow... He has Liyue behind him. The two countries are connected, and the lost vitality can be quickly recovered. He is even willing to let us use the Dragon Veins... Hey... are you listening to me!!!"
Looking at the dazed Electro Archon, Hanachirusato was angry. In a few minutes, she would have to go back to rest. How could this blockhead still be dazing?
"Uh... I... I don't know how to win him over! Teach me..."
After holding it in for a long time, Raiden Ei finally spoke her mind.
She was a martial arts fanatic.
As for winning people over, pleasing others... how would Ei know?!!
Because she was the Electro Archon. Others always came to please her. Who knew how to win others over?
Hanachirusato gritted her teeth in anger. She was really going to be angered to death by this woman.
"You don't understand, right?"
"Mm..."
"Then I... listen to me. When this matter calms down, apologize to him face to face. Your attitude must be serious! And then... hehe..."
After listening to the other party's plan, Raiden Ei was stunned for a while, then said with a flushed face, "No... I can't do such a thing! Change the method..."
How could she do that?
If she really did that, would she still have any face left?
If word got out, her majesty as the Electro Archon would be completely gone.
Hanachirusato snorted lightly. "With that head of yours, how else are you going to win people over? Maybe that little fox could do it... The method I taught you is called 'Striking the Yellow Dragon.' One hit kill! Make him submit directly... If you don't want to do it, fine. Think about the mess you've made for the sake of Eternity. I don't have time to help you deal with these things anyway. Either you deal with it yourself, or... you know..."
The thirty minutes were up.
Hanachirusato flew into the locust-wood soul box. Anyway, she had taught the method to her. As for how to do it, it was up to Ei.
When the Plane of Euthymia returned to silence, Raiden Ei fell into deep thought.
According to that fox's idea, it was indeed easy to make the other party help Inazuma.
But she was somewhat resistant.
Forget it, let's wait and see. Since he said there are problems in Inazuma, I want to see how it is now.
If it really doesn't work... I'll let the Shogun do it!
Mm, that's a good idea!
Raiden Ei's eyes lit up, feeling she had found the solution.
That's right, I don't need to sacrifice myself. Just let the Shogun win him over. Mm... I'm so smart!
...
At this time, in a corner of Yashiori Island.
The soldiers of Watatsumi Island breathed a sigh of relief watching the danger of Tatarasuna being eliminated.
Because of the explosion just now, even they were affected.
One of the officers, Kaieda Ryouma, asked Sangonomiya Kokomi, "Lady Sangonomiya, it seems it wasn't a plot by the Shogunate... the explosion has been quelled... Should we take advantage of the chaos to launch a sneak attack? They have very little support now. If we sneak attack, we will definitely succeed!!!"
"No!" Sangonomiya Kokomi shook her head quickly upon hearing this. "The Electro Archon is nearby. If we sneak attack... it will provoke the destruction of Yashiori Island as well! Moreover, today's events have revealed the aura of a conspiracy from beginning to end... we must investigate clearly before doing anything."
"Yes."
Kaieda Ryouma nodded quickly in agreement.
But in the eyes of the soldiers behind him, a flash of hatred appeared.
Why didn't the explosion just now kill all the Shogunate people?
If we could destroy the Shogunate soldiers, we could occupy the Kujou Encampment!
And threaten Narukami Island.
The hatred of our ancestors could also be completely settled.
Just as Sangonomiya Kokomi was pondering the problem, the sound of battle came from the distance.
"What's going on? Scouts... go investigate!"
Sangonomiya Kokomi looked at a soldier.
In less than a few breaths, the scout returned, covered in sweat.
"Reporting to Lady Sangonomiya! Takahashi and the others are leading soldiers in a sneak attack on the Shogunate soldiers. The fight has already started!!"
"What did you say? Why deploy soldiers without reporting to me!"
Sangonomiya Kokomi was both angry and anxious.
She was the Divine Priestess of Watatsumi Island. But these people acted without even reporting to her, launching a sneak attack behind her back.
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