Miss Durandal couldn't help but interject, "What was the relationship between Sangonomiya Shrine and the Shogunate before the Vision Hunt Decree?"
"Very bad," Kamisato Ayaka said. "Sangonomiya Shrine and the Shogunate have had conflicts of faith since ancient times, and it is precisely for this reason that those people fled to Watatsumi Island."
Miss Durandal nodded, subtly exchanging glances with Raiden Makoto. Raiden Makoto nodded. Watatsumi Island worships the God Orobashi, and even after It died, Watatsumi Island never changed its faith.
"If that's the case, then I have reason to suspect that Sangonomiya Shrine's goal is not as simple as just resisting the Vision Hunt Decree. Perhaps they are also preparing to resist the Shogunate's rule and even overthrow it."
Perhaps at first, they were truly just sheltering those who came to seek refuge, but as their numbers increased and they saw their own strength grow significantly, this idea emerged.
Raiden Makoto, nearby, also felt that this possibility was very high. She didn't believe that some people on Watatsumi Island, after seeing a glimmer of hope, wouldn't have such a thought.
However, currently, Watatsumi Island still cannot resist the Shogunate, so they have kept this goal hidden in their hearts, not showing it.
"Moreover, the more chaotic Inazuma becomes, the happier those Fatui guys will be. Based on their current actions, the Raiden Shogun's Vision is also something they want to obtain."
The Tenryou Commission and the Tenryou Commission clearly have the Fatui fanning the flames behind the scenes. The current developments in Inazuma should be what they are expecting.
In that case, it is understandable that the proposals submitted by the Shuumatsuban to abolish the Vision Hunt Decree were rejected, because the Fatui need to make Inazuma chaotic.
"Those guys really played their cards well. The Fatui don't need to act themselves; they just need to give a slight push from behind, and things will develop in the direction they want."
"Currently, the Tenryou Commission is no longer a concern. With the Tenryou Commission's support, the Shuumatsuban's next Vision Hunt Decree proposal will not be invalidated before it even reaches the Raiden Shogun. But… this is still not enough."
Heaven knows how long it will take to deal with the Vision Hunt Decree issue this way. Who knows if, when the proposal is submitted to the Raiden Shogun, she will recognize the impact of the Vision Hunt Decree on Inazuma.
If she thinks the Vision Hunt Decree is beneficial to eternity and rejects the Shuumatsuban's plan, then other methods will still be needed.
"What are you planning to do, Durandal?" Raiden Makoto asked curiously.
In her opinion, the best way right now was to first act with Kamisato Ayaka, slowly accumulate strength, and find a way to make the Raiden Shogun agree to abolish the Vision Hunt Decree.
But Miss Durandal clearly wasn't going to use such a troublesome method. Raiden Makoto was very curious about what she intended to do.
"I have an idea. Besides light novel, yesterday I also learned about some of Inazuma's rules. Although I'm not sure if this rule is different from what I imagined, and doing so will attract a lot of attention. But if it succeeds, this is the fastest way to deal with the Vision Hunt Decree."
"The fastest way to deal with the Vision Hunt Decree?"
Raiden Makoto looked at Miss Durandal in confusion, not quite understanding what she meant by the fastest way.
Miss Durandal also didn't intend to explain those things to her, refocusing her attention on the conversation between Kamisato Ayaka and Lumine.
Kamisato Ayaka hoped that Lumine could rescue a person named Masakatsu from Inazuma's prison. He had been providing imitations of Visions, helping many people.
This time, he was captured by the Tenryou Commission. Kamisato Ayaka and Thoma's identities were not suitable for an act like jailbreaking, so it could only be entrusted to someone with strength like Lumine.
However, before starting the operation, Kamisato Ayaka hoped that they could find an assistant for the operation. She believed that with this person's help, the subsequent actions would go much more smoothly.
Knowing what to do next, Lumine led everyone out of Komore Teahouse, preparing to go to Hanamizaka, as Kamisato Ayaka had mentioned, to find a fireworks shop called "Naganohara," where they could find their target.
Immediately after leaving Komore Teahouse, Miss Durandal stopped, clearly not intending to participate in the upcoming actions.
"Aren't you going to come with us, Durandal? It's been so many times, ever since we entered Inazuma, you haven't really acted with us."
Although those problems could be solved by them, Miss Durandal always didn't act with them, making Paimon feel a bit disappointed.
They were all traveling companions, and separating occasionally was fine, but constantly falling behind this time was not fun.
"Sorry, I know I should be acting with you. But this time, I have an idea I want to try."
Miss Durandal apologized, which was rare. This time, she really wasn't unwilling to act with everyone; she just wanted to end the current situation as quickly as possible and change the state of this country, which is why she chose to leave the group.
"Sorry, Lumine. You must be complaining in your heart as much as Paimon, but I can promise you, this is the last time."
Lumine seriously came before Miss Durandal and asked, "What you're going to do is related to the Vision Hunt Decree, right? You've found a way to resolve the Vision Hunt Decree?"
"Yes, I have a general idea, but I don't know if it will succeed. If this plan works, we should hear news of the Vision Hunt Decree being abolished within a few days."
"Really?"
Aside from matters of emotion, Miss Durandal generally didn't make grand claims. Since she said so, she must have a way to handle it.
It's just... what is she planning to do? Even Kamisato Ayaka, a local and a high-ranking official, doesn't know how to handle it, so where did she get her idea?
"Is it dangerous?"
"Hehe~ You asked a very interesting question, Lumine."
Ah~ Thinking about it, given Durandal's strength, who could possibly bring her danger?
Perhaps only Venti and Shenhe could pose some kind of danger to her.
Alright, since it was about dealing with the Vision Hunt Decree, Lumine let Durandal go, and she took the rest of the group to find an assistant to rescue Master Masakatsu.
"Then, let's go. Although I don't want to show off, this is the fastest way."
Thinking this, Durandal advanced in a certain direction. Raiden Makoto, floating beside her, looked up and saw that Durandal's direction was... Tenshukaku.
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