Raiden Ei didn't know that her sister was already considering how to "sell" her off.
In Raiden Makoto's eyes, the Seven Nations were no longer about fighting and killing, but rather about maintaining relationships, especially with Jiang Ning being a natural counter to the Abyss.
Therefore, Raiden Ei's approach was already outdated.
Although she was reluctant to admit it, Raiden Makoto felt that her sister was good for nothing except fighting.
The only noteworthy things about her were her face and her alluring figure.
Thus, after learning quite a bit about Jiang Ning from Eula, Raiden Makoto thought that selling off Raiden Ei was the only way forward.
"Sure, the Anemo Archon gave up his gnosis, but we from Inazuma also gave up the Electro gnosis.
Plus, we're throwing in a wife who can warm your bed. After you clean up Liyue's affairs, it wouldn't be too much to ask you to visit your wife's hometown, right?"
So, she decided to cut in line a little.
Completely unaware of her sister's calculations, Raiden Ei took the place of the Shogun outside and released several people.
Outside at that moment, the atmosphere was tense. Under the Raiden Shogun's watchful eye, the resistance army, the late-arriving Kamisato siblings, and Kujou Sara who had rushed to the Tenshukaku's entrance after waking up, all didn't dare to move.
Only Yae Miko remained carefree, even taking out a plate of tofu to eat.
After all, with Raiden Makoto present, there was nothing to worry about.
Seeing the Plane of Euthymia reopen and the emergence of the Traveler and others, Kamisato Ayaka finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Everything was fine.
However, seeing the sudden appearance of another Raiden Shogun, everyone present was stunned.
Kujou Sara's pupils dilated, and despite the serious situation, the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned upward.
T-two Shoguns?
The Kamisato siblings, having already met Raiden Makoto, didn't have much of a reaction.
However, seeing the usually imposing Shogun now obediently standing behind Raiden Makoto, they felt strange yet relieved.
It seemed Inazuma truly had hope.
"Kujou Sara, come here," Raiden Makoto's voice rang out.
Kujou Sara quickly approached the Shogun, looking hesitantly at her superior.
She could immediately tell that the imposing and sharp one was the Shogun she usually saw, while this gentle person... although identical to the Raiden Shogun, was someone unknown.
Raiden Ei, seeing Kujou Sara's bewildered state, was somewhat displeased.
"Kujou Sara, this is my sister, the original Electro Archon of Inazuma, Raiden Makoto. I have only been temporarily serving as the Archon... from now on, Makoto's orders take absolute priority."
Hearing this, Kujou Sara immediately knelt on one knee, looking at Raiden Makoto with the same reverence she showed her most respected figure:
"My Lady."
Raiden Makoto gave Raiden Ei a reproachful look: "Ei, you're too serious... Sara is a good child... Alright, Sara, first settle the unrest outside, then come to the Tenshukaku with the Kamisato siblings."
"As for the resistance army..." Raiden Makoto thought for a moment, then asked Jiang Ning, "Jiang Ning, you handle this with full authority."
Everyone present was surprised, even Jiang Ning himself:
"Me? Are you sure?"
Raiden Makoto nodded with a smile: "Yes, from now on in Inazuma, seeing him is like seeing the Electro Archon... Ei, any objections?"
Raiden Ei, seeing Kujou Sara's questioning look, became somewhat displeased:
"I said, Makoto's orders take absolute priority."
Kujou Sara quickly responded:
"Yes, My Lady."
Originally, Jiang Ning only wanted to protect the Traveler, but since the nation's god had spoken this way... this wasn't interfering with another nation anymore.
This was humanitarian aid.
So Jiang Ning, wearing a playful smile, said to the resistance army:
"As I said last time we met, you're truly bold, but truly brainless... except for that ornamental fish who was forced here by circumstances, and that little puppy who followed the fish... the rest of you are just arrogant..."
"Sangonomiya Kokomi, Divine Priestess, come to the Tenshukaku later as well, you have your punishment... but before that, let the resistance army leave the Tenshukaku, or else, Ei, why don't you take a swing?"
Seeing Jiang Ning grinning at her, Ei was somewhat unwilling, but thinking that her sister was revived by him, and perhaps later, her friend might need to rely on him too.
So, she drew her naginata, fixing her burning gaze on the resistance army.
Faced with divine pressure, the resistance army was already trembling. It wasn't that they didn't want to flee, but they simply had no strength to escape.
As for the ornamental fish, she was already devastated. Divine punishment surely meant death... but before that, at least she had to let the resistance army return.
Sangonomiya Kokomi gritted her teeth and said: "Everyone, retreat."
"Oh right, I almost forgot, don't go far, wait just outside Inazuma City. I remember all your faces, if even one is missing... Watatsumi Island will face divine punishment."
Jiang Ning continued to speak these terrifying words with a smile.
Watching the resistance army slowly move away, supporting each other as they left, Eula quietly appeared and said:
"Jiang Ning, you really seemed like a great demon just now."
"Don't you think it's quite fun this way?"
Jiang Ning said.
The Kamisato siblings were internally sweating.
How was this fun? Kokomi was almost scared to death...
But at least this meant... it was over?
...
Because of the presence of two... no, in outsiders' eyes, three divine beings, the resistance army could only comply.
This also made it very smooth for Kujou Sara and the Kamisato siblings to temporarily guide the chaos within Inazuma City.
However, the civilians still didn't dare to go out, leaving the streets completely empty.
This sight filled Kujou Sara with self-reproach and pain.
Although all this was done by the clan head without her knowledge, as the Shogun's general, she also bore responsibility for failing to notice.
Moreover, Yae Miko's words were very true - blind loyalty was indeed unwise.
Otherwise, how would Inazuma have become so lifeless as it was now?
"However, soon all these matters will end. Inazuma will get better, because Lady Makoto has returned."
Seemingly understanding Kujou Sara's pain, Kamisato Ayato stepped forward and said.
Kujou Sara pressed her lips together: "I understand... but this Lady Makoto, you seem quite familiar with her?"
"Not really familiar, just learned of her existence before you did... though not much earlier."
Kamisato Ayato said.
"She is a very kind and gentle deity, and also the first generation Raiden Shogun. The current Shogun is Lady Makoto's younger sister from back then, her shadow warrior."
Kujou Sara nodded silently.
Back in the Tenshukaku, Raiden Makoto sat there... though still floating.
Raiden Ei, just as she had been hundreds of years ago, quietly stood guard behind Raiden Makoto.
The side seats, however, were much more relaxed and free.
Yae Miko held a light novel, with agedashi tofu and tea in front of her, completely at ease.
Jiang Ning and Eula were chatting and laughing, while Keqing was relatively serious, her small face stern and her posture very proper.
However, it had to be said that the cold, almost dead silence of the Tenshukaku gained some human warmth because of them.
"Shogun, Lady Makoto."
The three - Kamisato Ayato and others - respectfully bowed.
"At ease, please sit. We'll wait a moment for Sangonomiya Kokomi."
Raiden Makoto said gently.
"How can we let sister wait? I'll go grab her."
Raiden Ei was very displeased. Her sister wanting to see someone was a great honor, and they were making her sister wait?
"Sit down, I'll deal with you later."
Raiden Makoto just gave Raiden Ei a light glance, and Ei immediately sat there obediently, not daring to move.
The Inazumans below quickly lowered their heads.
No good, they had never seen the Shogun like this, it felt somewhat disrespectful... they couldn't keep watching.
In contrast, Yae Miko laughed heartily, showing no respect at all:
"So you have days like this too, haha! That's what you get for ignoring me before. How does it feel now that someone can control you?"
"Miko!" Raiden Ei was very displeased.
"Sister Makoto, look how Ei is bullying me. All these years, if it weren't for me holding up Inazuma, this home would have fallen apart long ago..."
"I opened the Yae Publishing House to earn money, then helped with disaster relief and supported the household, while your people would come looking for trouble from time to time, and then I had to help seal Scaramouche... I've suffered so much."
The fox truly lived up to being a fox, her acting skills were top-notch.
Her accusations were passionate, and she even managed to squeeze out a few tears.
Raiden Makoto said: "Miko, stop playing around..."
"Alright, Sister Makoto." Yae Miko stopped as soon as she finished venting, becoming incredibly obedient.
Raiden Makoto also sighed.
How did that sweet and adorable Yae Miko who used to be her hand warmer turn into such a mischievous character?
"My Lady, Sangonomiya Kokomi requests an audience."
A Tenryou Commission soldier at the door reported.
"Let her in."
Raiden Makoto said.
Sangonomiya Kokomi walked in with heavy steps, gradually entering the Tenshukaku. Once inside, she didn't dare raise her head and immediately knelt down:
"Divine Priestess of Watatsumi Island, Sangonomiya Kokomi, pays respects to the divine ones."
Although she tried her best to appear calm, her trembling voice betrayed her inner anxiety.
"Please rise... Time is short, so I'll be brief."
Raiden Makoto spoke the words she had already prepared.
"Inazuma now needs complete renovation. First, the Vision Hunt Decree and Sakoku Decree are abolished, and all Visions on the statue will be returned. This task will be assigned to the Tenryou Commission."
"Also, after compensation, Inazuma and Liyue will fully open cooperation and trade, with priority given to the common people."
"Although the recent incident was Beelzebul's fault, the resistance army also made mistakes. But since all was for Inazuma, you and Kujou Sara can negotiate the aftermath yourselves."
"The Kujou and Hiiragi clans' treason and collusion with the Fatui - all principals and accomplices are to be imprisoned in the dungeon awaiting judgment. Sara, Ei trusts you, so I'll leave this matter to you, alright?"
Feeling Raiden Makoto's gentle gaze, Kujou Sara felt her eyes grow hot, wanting to cry.
"Sara will not fail this task."
"Regarding foreign relations and people's livelihood... Ayaka, Ayato, I'll leave these to you. That's all for now, anything else can be discussed later."
"As you command."
Everyone present breathed a sigh of relief.
Yae Miko felt a bit bored.
Damn, she thought she'd get to see some bloodshed...
But then thinking that she'd get to see such scenes during the actual trials, she became happy again.
"Jiang Ning, is this acceptable? Do you have any thoughts?"
Raiden Makoto asked Jiang Ning again.
Jiang Ning was confused: "Wait, Miss Makoto, why do you keep asking me? I'm the future Geo Archon of Liyue, you're making me commit an error here."
Raiden Makoto smiled and said:
"Don't worry, I know about the contract between the Seven Archons, but you're not violating the contract, because..."
She paused, her tone becoming somewhat shy, asking Jiang Ning:
"I think the relationship between Inazuma and Liyue could be closer, and you've done us great favors, so... what do you think of my sister? How about a political marriage?"
"Huh?"
Jiang Ning was stunned, Keqing instantly became alert - this was bad, someone was here to steal her man.
The Inazuman officials wore expressions of disbelief, as if they couldn't believe what they had just heard.
Yae Miko's fox ears immediately perked up.
Oh no! There's drama to watch!
Raiden Ei was even more confused.
Hm? How did it get to me? What do you mean, what do you think of me? Wait...
Marriage? Who with whom? Huh?
Jiang Ning came to his senses and jumped up in surprise:
"Wait, we can't joke about this, Miss Makoto!"
Raiden Makoto straightened her expression and said:
"I'm not joking at all, I'm serious. Or perhaps you look down on my sister? Though that's understandable, Ei has no special talents except fighting."
Jiang Ning unconsciously looked Raiden Ei over.
She had a mature face, that kind of aura and divine status were both bonus points, giving people a desire to conquer... and her figure was voluptuous too.
As expected of a deity, everything about her was perfect.
But... that same question, how did it suddenly jump to this?
Raiden Makoto smiled and said: "Isn't there an old saying in Liyue? When one can't repay a great favor, they can only offer themselves in return."
Jiang Ning couldn't help but retort:
"Wait, Miss Makoto, this is about saving your life, and why is it that I saved you, but your sister is the one repaying the favor?"
Raiden Makoto seemed thoughtful: "You want me instead... that's fine too, I can marry you instead..."
Then she suddenly gave him a teasing look:
"Or do you want it all?"
Seeing that Raiden Makoto seemed serious, Jiang Ning was silent for a moment, then very honestly said:
"Actually... having it all... wouldn't be bad."
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