Genshin Impact: This light novel author doesn't cross the line.

"Guards! Throw this bastard outside!" he shouted, beckoning to the servants outside the hall.

However, the servants who usually responded immediately did not come in right away.

"Someone come here!" He raised his voice, his tone now tinged with anger.

However, no servant responded to him.

Already harboring resentment, he became even more enraged, strode out of the hall, and prepared to give these oblivious servants a good beating and scolding.

When he stepped out of the hall, the scene before him shocked him.

All that could be seen was Kujo Sara, with a serious expression, leading dozens of shogunate soldiers, standing menacingly at the entrance of the hall.

His servants knelt tremblingly to the side, not daring to move.

"Kujou Sara, have you gone mad? How dare you lead troops to storm the Tenryo Magistrate's Office?" After a brief moment of shock, he immediately launched into a furious tirade.

Kujo Sara stepped forward and stopped a few steps away from him. "Lord Takayuki, please tell me, why did you collude with the Fools? Why did you agree to let the Fools promote the enactment of the Eye-Hunting Edict and the Seclusion Edict?"

"Hmph!" Kujo Takayuki snorted coldly, glancing at Kujo Sara with a chilling look. "You already knew about this?"

"Answer me, why did you do this?" Kujo Sara's eyes were filled with disappointment and anger, and her tone became impolite.

Kujo Takayuki was even more furious. Only Raiden-shogun dared to speak to him in such a tone throughout Inazuma. "Why? As long as we assist in the implementation of the Eye Hunting Edict and the Seclusion Edict, we can obtain the benefits promised by the Fools—the Evil Eye and money. In this way, the strength of the Kujo family can be further enhanced, and the family can continue to prosper."

“But the Kujo family is already prestigious enough. You are the Tenryō-gō (chief magistrate) second only to the king, and you hold military and political power in Inazuma. Isn’t that enough?” Kujo Sara asked somewhat agitatedly.

"Heh, Sara, you're still so naive." Kujo Takayuki's face held a hint of sarcasm. "There have always been so many people coveting the Kujo family's position, and countless families have tried to bring us down. Kujo Masahiro and Kujo Renji of the Kujo family are just ordinary people without divine vision, their talents are average, and it will be difficult for them to uphold the Kujo family's honor in the future. Why not do it, as it allows us to gain strong support from other countries and weaken the enemy's strength?"

Hearing this, Kujo Sara felt an overwhelming sense of sorrow.

It turns out that in Kujo Takayuki's eyes, his adopted daughter was not considered a member of the Kujo family at all.

"Even if it means betraying General Thunder?"

"Betrayal? Sara, are you out of your mind? It's true that I suggested the Eye Hunting Edict and the Seclusion Edict to the General, but the decision to issue them wasn't mine. It was the General who made the decision. How can that be considered betrayal?"

Strictly speaking, Kujo Takayuki did not betray the Raiden General; he only betrayed the country and its people. The Eye-Hunting Edict and the Seclusion Edict do indeed align with the Raiden General's enduring ideals.

"If it weren't for your instigation, the general would never have issued such an order to hunt down enemies and a national seclusion order, putting the general on the opposite side of the people of Inazuma. Therefore, you have betrayed the general. You are the root cause of the Inazuma rebellion."

Kujo Sara, who was extremely fanatical in his belief in Raiden-sou, directly blamed everything on Kujo Takayuki.

“Saro, I’ll say it again, I haven’t betrayed the General! On the contrary, I admire the General immensely. Don’t be fooled by the current momentum of the resistance. On Inazuma’s land, once the heavenly lightning strikes, they’ll be nothing but trembling ants! We have the unparalleled Thunder General, and the Unthinking Blade! And I can guide the direction in which the Unthinking Blade falls!”

As he spoke, Kujo Takayuki's face showed a look of longing.

However, this expression filled Kujo Sara with utter disgust and chills.

She sensed that Kujo Takayuki only regarded Raiden General as a powerful weapon, or rather, a tool, rather than a true god!

"Kujo Takayuki, you deceived General Raiden for your own selfish desires, your crimes are heinous! Today I will place you under house arrest here to await the General's judgment!"

Kujo Takayuki was initially a little flustered, but Kujo Sara's words completely put his mind at ease. That foolish and ignorant Raiden General—all he had to do was attribute everything he did to the eternal cause, and she would surely punish him.

"Heh heh, Kujo Sara, as your adoptive father, I'm mercifully telling you that the best thing you can do now is kill me. If it's General Raiden's trial, you'll definitely lose. And your end will be very miserable. Let me think about how to punish you. You're quite a beautiful woman; you'd be very popular as a military prostitute! Hahaha!"

Kujo Sara remained unmoved, merely watching him coldly as he went mad.

Chapter 69 Clouds move in all directions

On the vast sea, the surging waves rose and fell, and five warships from Haizhi Island sped across the surface.

At the bow of the lead warship, a handsome and dashing warrior stood against the wind, the bleak autumn wind causing the maple leaf emblem worn at his waist to flutter.

He stared blankly ahead, in the direction of Inazuma Castle.

He was originally a descendant of the Yixin lineage among the five transmissions of thunder and lightning, and came from a distinguished family. However, his family fell into decline when he was young, and he went from living in Rome to being a mere beast of burden.

When faced with such a situation, most people either struggle desperately to rebuild their family's fortunes or blame fate and lose their composure.

Instead, he chose a different path: the world was so big, and he wanted to go out and see it. After selling off his remaining possessions, he wandered around.

During his wanderings, he witnessed the suffering brought to the people of Inazuma by the Eye Hunting Edict and the Seclusion Edict, which transformed him from a nobleman of Inazuma into a brave and fearless resistance fighter.

"Manyo, we're almost at Inazuma Castle. How are you feeling?" Goro's gentle voice came from behind Kaede Manyo, interrupting his thoughts.

Kaedehara Manyo turned to look at Goro, his expression complicated. "When I was young, my elders instilled in me the belief that I should be loyal to General Raiden and rebuild the glory of the Kaedehara family."

But after the family fortunes declined, my father told me that I should not be bound by life and that I should lay down my burdens and live a simple life from now on.

After witnessing the suffering of the people, I decided to take the opposite path that my elders had pointed out to me.

It's hard to describe how I feel right now.

Goro gently patted his shoulder, "Don't put so much pressure on yourself. We just need to know that we're on the right path."

“Yes, I’ve always believed I’m on the right path, but unfortunately I’ve gone against the expectations of my elders,” said Kaedehara Manyo with a sigh.

"Manyo, if your elders were still alive, they would be pleased with what you have done. Because what we have done is to save the country of Inazuma, to save the people of Inazuma, and to save the fanatical gods."

Goro's words were like a gentle breeze across the lake, dispelling the doubts and confusion in Kaedehara Manyo's heart. He solemnly said, "Thank you, Goro, for clearing up my worries."

Goro scratched his head, looking a little embarrassed. "Perhaps it's related to my personality. When I notice that others are troubled or worried, I can't help but want to comfort them."

"Goro, you've had a tough time lately. This time we're going to face General Thunder head-on, and many soldiers may not be ready for this yet."

“Yes, how many living beings in this world dare to look directly at the might of thunder?” Goro sighed softly. “Manyo, I’m going to go and have a heart-to-heart talk with the other soldiers.”

After Goro left, Kaedehara Manyo turned around, still gazing in the direction of Inazuma. However, this time his eyes gleamed with unwavering determination.

The might of thunder? He not only dares to look directly at it, but he also dares to fight against thunder!

.......

The Society's Executive Office.

Beneath the withered ailanthus tree in the courtyard, Ayato Kamisato stood quietly, his figure as upright and resilient as a pine tree.

Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the treetops, casting a golden glow on his elegant robes and adorning his figure.

His eyes were deep and bright, like stars in the cold winter, illuminating every corner of the courtyard.

In front of Ayato Kamisato, more than three hundred government officials stood in a row at the entrance of the hall, their expressions serious and resolute.

These public officials, united by their loyalty to the Kamisato family and their love for the society, burned with a fervent determination in their eyes. Standing side by side, they formed an unbreakable barrier.

Ayato Kamisato gazed at these loyal public servants, a feeling of indescribable emotion welling up within him.

"Fellow citizens, we in this community believe that we all eat the food grown by the people, wear the clothes woven by the people, and live in the houses built for us by the people. They provide for us, and we should fight for them in return!"

Today, the corrupt officials in charge of the pacification and investigation are greedy and tyrannical, levying exorbitant taxes and deceiving the general by issuing the "Eye Hunting Edict" and the "Isolation Edict." The lives of the people are becoming increasingly difficult, almost like living in fire and water.

Just as the autumn harvest was in full swing, the two powerful officials levied exorbitant war taxes on the farmers. The general's original eleven-pound tax had been increased to eighteen pounds; for every hundred pounds of grain, they wanted to take eighty pounds. How were the farmers supposed to survive with so much taking?

More than 300 public officials from the commune were filled with righteous indignation upon hearing this. The two commune leaders were levying such high taxes, which was tantamount to driving the farmers to their deaths. It was simply outrageous.

Ayato Kamisato paused for a moment, then continued, "For the sake of the people of Inazuma, there is only one path we can take now. That is to enter the Heavenly Guardian Tower and face the gods directly! Let the gods hear our voices and know the will of the people!"

We may die, but we do this so that our descendants will not have to endure the suffering of the previous generation!

He took out a white headscarf, tied it around his head, and shouted, "Enter the Heavenly Guard to rectify my will!"

More than 300 public officials were filled with fervor. Without hesitation, they took out the white headscarves that had been prepared beforehand, tied them around their heads, and shouted in unison, "Let us go to the Heavenly Guard to rectify our minds!"

Ayaka Kamisato, standing in the crowd, looked at her brother with admiration. It was the first time she had seen her brother display such a passionate and strong side.

A moment later, Ayato Kamisato pressed his hands down lightly, and the shouting gradually subsided.

"We will now head to the castle tower. If anyone is afraid, they may leave immediately. I will not blame them."

Not a single one of the more than 300 public officials backed down.

Then, Aya Kamisato forcefully swung her fist upwards with one hand and shouted, "Let's go!"

The sky over Inazuma Castle remained overcast, and a storm seemed imminent.

Chapter 70 The First Slaughter

Inside the stronghold of the Fools of Inazuma, the atmosphere was exceptionally heavy and oppressive.

Ueno Chiki and Yujin stood among a group of Fools, with a lady in front of them.

She paced back and forth, her anxiety and unease clearly written on her face, as if some unspeakable pressure had frozen her movements.

Her behavior was completely different from usual; her deliberate quietness and composure seemed to have been replaced by an invisible panic.

Every movement she made, whether it was waving her hands or taking a step, carried a sense of worry and tension, as if she were about to face some silent crisis.

Her actions made the others present uneasy.

Only Ueno Chiki and Yujin remained unaffected. They were calm and composed, their faces cold, but their eyes were filled with boundless killing intent.

In their eyes, the members of the Fools who were about to slaughter the civilians of Inazuma Castle were already dead.

Before long, the woman felt that the time was almost up, took a deep breath, and resumed her usual haughty demeanor.

"Listen up, everyone. I'm going to the castle tower soon. Under the leadership of codename 9527, you will massacre civilians and ensure that the hatred between Umijima Island and the Inatsuma Shogunate remains unresolved. Do you understand?"

"Understood," all the members of the Fools replied in unison.

Then, the lady gave Ueno Chiki a deep look before turning and walking away with graceful steps.

Everyone looked at Ueno Chiki with mixed feelings. They hadn't expected the lady to entrust such an important task to a newcomer who had only recently joined the organization, which showed how much she trusted him.

Ueno Chiki glanced at everyone and then said loudly, "The lady has assigned me to lead you all to complete this mission. You must all obey my orders. If you disobey, don't blame me for saying some things to the lady that you don't want to hear."

Everyone understood what he meant and responded, "Commander 9527, we will definitely follow your command."

"Hmph! You're smart to know what's good for you! Just wait here!"

A shrewd member of the Fools cautiously approached him. "Commander 9527, before we take action, would you like to inform us of the specific action plan?"

Ueno Chiki gave him a cold look and said in an unfriendly tone, "Are you telling me how to do things?"

He immediately waved his hands in a panic, "Sir, I dare not."

"Heh, if you don't want to die, then get lost!" Upon hearing this, he immediately scrambled away.

With a serious expression, Ueno Chiki addressed the crowd, saying loudly, "From now on, if anyone asks me these stupid questions again, don't blame me for being impolite."

As he spoke, he drew the samurai sword from his waist. The sharp blade gleamed coldly, sending chills down the spines of the Fools present. They were convinced that codename 9527 was another formidable officer.

If he is indeed promoted to Inazuma General Manager, and they do not leave Inazuma, then their future will certainly be difficult.