Genshin Impact, My Villain System Is a Bit Abnormal

"Lord Kyoji, the young lady of the Company Magistrate, Ayaka Kamisato, requests an audience."

A priestess hurried over and reported.

Yae no Miko was somewhat surprised: "Why does Ayaka have time to come over? Bring her over. Hotaru, you can step back now. Just do as I say."

"Yes, Editor-in-Chief."

Yingmei quickly went downstairs. Although Lord Miyaji always seemed so casual, she always felt that she had to be extremely vigilant when she was around him.

The sound of the wooden clogs on the floor was crisp and clear, but the footsteps seemed somewhat hurried, yet the person was restraining that eagerness.

A short while later, a young woman who looked like a lady from a respectable family walked over.

The girl's light blue hair was tied into a high ponytail, swaying slightly from side to side as she walked. Her bangs and princess hair accessories made her look very dignified.

Wearing a dress that resembled both a long skirt and a battle skirt, adorned with the family crest of the Shahoko clan, she moved in the wind, her delicate and flawless face showing a hint of anxiety.

Beneath the hem of her skirt were smooth calves, and her lotus feet were encased in white silk stockings.

This dignified young lady is none other than Ayaka Kamisato, the company's head magistrate, who is affectionately known as the "White Heron Princess" by the people of Inazuma because of her gentleness and approachability.

Arriving before Yae no Miko, Ayaka Kamisato displayed impeccable manners, performing the greetings flawlessly in one smooth motion.

"Shopkeeper Ayaka Shinri greets Yae no Kōji... Lord Kōji, Ayaka has something to discuss with you."

Yae no Miko remained as languid as ever: "Oh? It's been so long, you've grown so much... Elegant demeanor, and a face so delicate and pitiful, no wonder you're called a princess, little Ayaka~"

Ayaka Kamisato said with a mix of helplessness and shyness, "Lord Miyaji, I have important matters to discuss with you, please don't..."

"Alright, really, you're still so easily embarrassed. Let me guess, is it because Liyue is coming?"

Yae Shenzi said.

Ayaka Kamisato nodded: "Yes, this time it's said that the delegation is led by Yuheng, one of the Seven Stars of Liyue. Yuheng is said to be a decisive and ruthless person who hates evil. Considering what happened with the previous envoy, I'm afraid..."

"They've come with ill intentions, haven't they?" Yae no Miko said. "This should be left to the Kansei Magistrate to deal with; it's their fault for causing this trouble."

“However, according to tradition, the magistrate is responsible for contacting this foreign guest, so I think we should be prepared. I heard that the chief priest has been to Liyue before, so I thought I would ask for some advice on how to deal with it.”

Yae no Miko said, "Oh dear, that was a long time ago. I don't even know what Liyue is like now."

"However, you don't need to handle the liaison with foreign guests right now, do you?"

If the Eightfold God Son has any pointers.

Ayaka Kamisato's face showed bitterness: "Yes..."

In recent years, the Kamisato family has declined, and the company magistrate has also been suppressed by the other two major magistrates. If it weren't for his older brother supporting the Kamisato family, it would probably have ceased to exist long ago.

Unfortunately, the other two companies gradually eroded the ties with the foreign guests, and the general seemed to tacitly accept this by turning a blind eye.

Now, the Heavenly Envoy has received a delegation from the Winter Solstice, and merchants from other countries are also communicating directly with the Commissioner of the Imperial Court. The Commissioner of the Society, an institution where diplomacy was originally one of its duties, is now unable to receive guests.

However, facing the aggressive Liyue, Ayaka Kamisato, who cares about Inazuma, still has to intervene.

"Don't worry, perhaps the winds of change and the rocks that stabilize the world are about to descend upon Inazuma. I just don't know if it will be good or bad..."

With the help of something left to him by his own god, Yae no Miko sensed an approaching aura. He glanced at the location of Narukami, the castle tower, and silently wondered what was going on.

What are you thinking? What are you going to do? My God.

Yae no Miko withdrew her gaze and looked at Kamisato Ayaka:

“But Ayaka, you’re right, we need to prepare properly… Let’s get ready. In a couple of days, let’s go to the docks together to meet these guests from Liyue.”

“But the other two chief ministers…” Ayaka Kamisato hesitated.

Yae no Miko chuckled, a hint of danger flashing in his vertical pupils:

"I'd like to see if they dare to interfere in my affairs."

148. A Little Incident at the Dock

"Inazuma, we've arrived."

After several days of sailing, we finally arrived at the Inazuma dock.

Paimon looked at the dock in Inazuma with a lingering fear in his eyes:

"Seriously, isn't this isolation order a bit too extreme? We've only just entered the waters of Inazuma, and lightning has already struck."

Bei Dou's expression was also somewhat grim: "Yes, if Jiang Ning hadn't been there, we probably would have been in serious trouble."

Although the Dark Star survived the thunderstorm thanks to its lightning rod and its own intervention, the other ships on the ship might not be so lucky.

Keqing frowned as well: "General Raiden... is he really this unreasonable? The Liyue delegation is coming. Even if General Raiden doesn't show up, he should at least know that we are here. Or is it that the three chief ministers below simply didn't present our documents?"

This is very puzzling. Although it wasn't a deliberate attack on the Liyue delegation, even if the aftershocks of the Locked Kingdom Thundercloud injured a member of the delegation, it would still be a case of a god attacking mortals.

If things really come down to it, our own emperor has every reason to go to Inazuma's homeland and demand an explanation.

"Forget about that, we've arrived now." Beidou shook his head. "This time, we brought a lot of food, so it looks like we'll be able to make some money."

Beidou said.

However, the sailors under her command said, "Sister Hokuto never makes a profit when she comes to Inazuma to sell grain. At most, she breaks even. Sister Hokuto is kind-hearted and can't bear to see ordinary people go hungry."

"Hey! Shut up!" Beidou glared at the sailor in annoyance.

"Haha, I got it."

The sailors burst into laughter.

“One by one, they’re completely out of control… Jiang Ning, I can only take you this far. After I finish my business, I need to leave as soon as possible, otherwise who knows what’s wrong with this Thunder General.”

Beidou said.

Jiang Ning nodded: "I understand. Don't worry. I left something on your ship in Beidou Street that can withstand three lightning strikes. Don't worry."

"That's great, thanks." Beidou laughed heartily.

As they approached the dock, Ying also saw the current state of Inazuma Dock. Looking at the many emaciated dockworkers, she couldn't help but frown:

"Why does Inazuma look so lifeless? It's so desolate. Hokuto-nee, are you sure this is Inazuma's biggest and most bustling port?"

“Yes, I’m sure. It’s just that the country has been severely depressed in recent years since the lockdown order was implemented. There’s nothing we can do about it,” Beidou said.

Keqing narrowed her eyes, looking at the group of Shogunate soldiers waiting at the dock, and said:

"I have a feeling these people came with ill intentions..."

Jiang Ning suddenly spoke up: "Some of these soldiers are tall and strong, while others are thin and short... The army is already in such a state, and the fact that Inazuma has not yet fallen is probably only because of that General Raiden."

"Never mind what they're doing... Men, we're ashore! Get ready!"

"Yes! Big Sister Beidou!"

…………

"Hmph, what brings the magistrate of the society here?"

A somewhat aged-looking man with an unfriendly expression spoke to Ayaka Kamisato, who stood quietly there.

Ayaka Kamisato said calmly, "I'm just here to receive distinguished guests from Liyue. It's the duty of the magistrate, no need for you to trouble yourself, Magistrate."

The man before them with an unfriendly expression was none other than Shinsuke Hiiragi, the current head of the Hiiragi family and the current magistrate of the Hiiragi clan.

"Hmph." Shinsuke Hiiragi snorted. "After the isolationist edict, when dealing with foreign merchants, foreigners coming to Inazuma must land on the outlying island and register. The shogun must have assigned the Kansei Magistrate to handle this matter, so there's no need for the Shabu Magistrate to trouble himself."

Ayaka Kamisato remained calm and ignored Shinsuke Hiiragi. In the past, she might have retreated, but not today, and she wouldn't.

"Oh? Really? I haven't heard of that. When did the general issue a decree changing the duties of the three commissioners? Should I go to the castle tower?"

A charming yet flirtatious voice rang out, causing everyone present to change their expressions.

"Lord Palace Secretary..."

Shinsuke Hiiragi immediately adopted a respectful demeanor, but inwardly he was cursing, "Damn it, why is this woman here? Isn't she usually someone who doesn't get involved in things? Why is she standing up for the Kamisato family today?"

Having lived for hundreds of years, Yae no Miko knew Hiiragi Shinsuke's thoughts with just a glance, and didn't dwell on the topic, simply letting out a soft hum:

"I'll handle the liaison with Liyue. There's no need for you, the head of the Investigation and Appraisal Bureau, to trouble yourself. Ayaka, have you arranged the reception staff?"

“Everything has been arranged, Lord Miyaji,” said Ayaka Kamisato.

"Okay... what are you all still standing here for? There will definitely be a lot of goods coming down soon, are you taking up space with so many people here?"

Yae no Miko was utterly ruthless towards those who were to be appointed to oversee the investigation.

"...Yes, Lord Miyaji. However, as is customary, we, the Surveying and Inspection Commissioner, also need a list of the goods that enter Inazuma and conduct a thorough inspection."

Hiiragi Shinsuke immediately changed his words.

"Then just leave a few people behind, and evacuate the rest," said Yae no Miko.

Others might not be able to sense it, but she sensed it very clearly: there was a demon god on the Death Star. With so many people here, don't think everyone else is a fool.

This is meant to give Liyue a warning; Liyue may be powerful, but this is Inazuma territory...

However, it is still unclear whether mortals dare to challenge a demon god, and what kind of personality this demon god actually has.

If you don't have a good temper, how many heads and nine generations of your family do you have? That's enough for someone to chop off your head.

Even if your own stubborn deity demands an explanation later, your entire family is already gone.

Amidst a less-than-harmonious atmosphere, the Death Star finally docked.

Looking at the Death Star, nothing seemed to have changed, but the defensive weapons that gave Yae no Miko a sense of threat...

Yae no Miko narrowed her eyes, her heart filled with astonishment.

Are those the Returning Machines? Celestial artifacts? Has Liyue become this wealthy and powerful? Or is this a way to put pressure on Inazuma, showing that they take the detention of their merchant very seriously?

On the Death Star, the first to disembark was Captain Beidou, whom Inazuma was most familiar with, followed by a group of Liyue people who looked quite imposing.

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Why has that demonic aura disappeared? Was it just my imagination? That can't be...

Yae no Miko frowned when she didn't see the demon god she had imagined.

"Captain Beidou, it's been a long time."

Ayaka Kamisato and Hokuto have a fairly good relationship. One is Princess Shiraga, who often uses her own money to help disaster victims, and the other is Captain of the Death Star, who often delivers food to Inazuma.