Not only did Yoimiya's brain briefly short-circuit, but Shenhe and Eula, who were standing nearby, also showed strange expressions.
Eula glared at Miyashiro, then crossed her arms, snorted, and looked away from Miyashiro.
As the main wife, Shenhe scrutinized Yoimiya, as if assessing whether Yoimiya had the fate to become her sister.
Her personality is lively and cheerful, she is easy to get along with, and most importantly, she is good at taking care of children—that's a bonus!
Seeing the three of them looking so peculiar, Miyashiro realized that his words might have been ambiguous and quickly explained, "Uh, don't misunderstand, I didn't mean it that way.
That ranking refers to the degree of subordination."
After hearing Miyashiro's explanation, Yoimiya quickly reacted, but hearing his blunt statement, Yoimiya felt a slight sense of loss in her heart.
Yoimiya regained her composure and said, "I understand what Regent means, but please forgive me for refusing.
Between fireworks and bombs, there is only a thin line.
In fact, Aunt Alice once gave my father a more powerful firework formula, powerful enough to change some of Inazuma's terrain.
However, after obtaining this firework formula, my father did not copy it directly.
Instead, he tried his best to reduce the explosive power of the formula, turning it into fireworks that everyone loves.
But if my father had copied that formula directly, what he would have made would not be fireworks, but a bomb weapon with astonishing destructive power, which might have been confiscated and conscripted by the Shogunate Army.
At that time, it would no longer be fireworks loved by everyone, but a killing weapon that could bring people pain."
Miyashiro pondered for a moment after hearing these words and said, "I have to admit, your father is a smart man.
In that situation, choosing to make fireworks that are highly ornamental but non-lethal was indeed a choice for self-preservation.
If he had made fireworks bombs with full destructive power, the consequences could have been very serious, perhaps even leading to annihilation.
During the Inazuma civil war, if such weapons were used in warfare, the losses caused by the war might have risen to an unpredictable degree.
From this perspective, your father's choice was not wrong.
But now, times have changed.
Now, Inazuma is under my rule, and Inazuma is no longer isolated.
This time, when I went to other countries to establish diplomatic relations, I realized how weak the Shogunate Army's standing combat power is compared to the armies of other countries.
A weak nation and an incompetent monarch lead everyone to want to step on Inazuma; backwardness invites aggression!"
Yoimiya said in surprise, "How is that possible?
I see that foreigners who come to Inazuma now all show great respect for Inazuma, don't they?"
Miyashiro said noncommittally, "Do you think those people respect me and the Shogun's powerful strength, or Inazuma behind us?"
Yoimiya paused and asked, "Is there a difference between these two?"
Miyashiro: "If they are in awe because of my and the Shogun's strength, then Inazuma is just a mischievous child protected by its parents, not yet grown up.
If one day, for some reason, the Shogun and I are unable to appear, can you alone cope with the surrounding jackals and tigers?
If they respect you because of the nation of Inazuma, this shows that not only have I and the Shogun made contributions, but every Inazuman citizen has also put in effort to make Inazuma's comprehensive national strength flourish.
What I want to do is to make foreigners not just respect me and the Shogun, but even an ordinary citizen, after saying that he is an Inazuman, can also receive the respect of others!
To achieve this goal, Yoimiya, I need your help.
I can assure you that the weapons you create will never be used in unjust wars of aggression or civil wars; they will only be used to protect Inazuma.
Yoimiya, you must know that having no sword in hand and having a sword but not using it are two different things.
Truth only exists on the edge of the sword."
After Miyashiro's persuasion, Yoimiya didn't know how she ended up agreeing to Miyashiro.
Perhaps the future blueprint Miyashiro described to her was splendid enough, or perhaps it was out of guilt for not being strong enough to protect Klee.
In any case, Yoimiya vaguely accepted the mysterious official position of gunpowder researcher, and the direct leadership of Naganohara Fireworks was secretly transferred from the Yashiro Commission to the Tenryou Commission.
Just then, Klee carefully carried in a steaming bowl of Dragon Meat soup.
At Klee's insistence, she absolutely had to feed Sister Yoimiya herself.
Seeing Klee's cautious feeding posture, Yoimiya, lying in the hospital bed, was deeply moved—indeed, she dared not move, fearing that Klee's trembling little hands might not accurately deliver the soup into her mouth.
Dragon bone and Dragon Meat truly live up to their reputation as great tonics in the world.
After drinking the soup, Yoimiya quickly felt a warm energy flowing throughout her body.
This feeling quickly led her into dreamland.
Even Klee, who had tasted a bit while feeding, couldn't help but rub her sleepy eyes and climb beside Yoimiya to sleep.
Seeing them both sleeping soundly, Miyashiro, Shenhe, and Eula didn't have the heart to disturb them and quietly left.
As soon as they left the two's hospital room, Eula couldn't help but ask, "Was this your plan all along, when you went to such lengths to bring Klee to Inazuma?
It's a bit despicable to even scheme against a child."
Miyashiro merely shrugged and laughed, "I couldn't help it.
It was too much of a waste to see Jean guarding Klee, this treasure mountain, without knowing its true purpose.
I merely went with the flow.
Moreover, Klee's Jumpy Dumpty is the fastest way to enhance Inazuma's strength.
My previous words were not wrong; today's Inazuma relies on the prestige of Ei and me to deter other nations.
Otherwise, do you think Liyue and Mondstadt would have agreed to such an outrageous diplomatic letter of establishment?
Also, who calls her own man despicable?
Do you want me to show you what truly despicable looks like?"
Miyashiro's last suggestive remark made Eula's face completely red.
Although her relationship with Miyashiro had developed rapidly, she was still a maiden and hadn't ascended that step yet, so she was still easily embarrassed.
Shenhe also added, "When we left Liyue, you specifically asked me to retrieve the Guizhong Ballista blueprints from Master.
Was that also for this purpose?"
Miyashiro: "Exactly.
Our Master is indeed a master of mechanisms.
The Guizhong Ballista is far more advanced than Inazuma's Divine Eye of the Storm.
It has a faster firing rate, greater power, and fewer restrictions.
Although it has the drawback of not being able to move quickly, it definitely doesn't detract from its overall excellence.
Compared to Klee's Jumpy Dumpty, each has its own merits.
Alright, next, it's time to meet the Director of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor and the Geo Archon."
Eula: ???
Did I just hear a strange title?
-------------------------------
I've already uploaded 40 chapters of this story on Patreon!
If you enjoy it, come check out the latest chapters in advance.
[patreon.com/TripleCrown07]
Thank you so much for your support!!!
"And If you're enjoying it, drop a Power Stone for me!"