The Embers of King's Teyvat Journey

2024-02-04

"That's great! I think this is a good idea!" Yu Jin nodded in agreement after listening to Ayato Kamisato's carefully prepared plan.

After a moment's thought, he knew this had potential. In Teyvat, desires, like faith, are things that can be tangibly transformed into power.

If Yae no Miko can truly imbue Hikari with her power, given Hikari's existing strength, she might actually be able to have a run-in with Raijin.

“Right, we think so too.” Hearing that someone agreed with his plan, Ayato Kamisato’s smile widened.

But soon Yu Jin paused, turned around and asked, "If the plan is so good, why are you looking for me? I was hoping you could just lift the Eye Hunting Order and the Isolation Order like this!"

"Well..." Ayato Kamisato pondered for a moment. Now that Ember's strength is so great, Yae no Miko and Hikari can probably take a backseat.

If the embers take over, this plan might not even need to be implemented, and the Eye Hunting Order and the Isolation Order could be abolished.

"This task is good, but it still has its drawbacks. For example, if Ying doesn't agree, we'll have to look for someone else."

"Those who can resonate with the wish are not strong enough; those who are strong enough cannot resonate with the wish. After thinking it over, Ying is the only suitable candidate."

Ayato Kamisato shook his head as he spoke. His subordinates, the final batch of members, had been operating at full capacity for who knows how long before they finally found a suitable candidate.

If Ying disagrees, or is unable to resonate with the wishes of the Inatsume people, then he will have to expand the scope of his search.

By then, even the laziest tanuki in the final anime will probably have to wear dark circles under his eyes.

"That's true, but it's acceptable to have this flaw when you can compete with the gods."

The Ember cannot be denied; as long as this plan proceeds smoothly, the battle with Thor will be inevitable and intense.

Judging from the outcome of the plan, these shortcomings are really insignificant. After all, there are plenty of ways to contend with the gods in this world, but the consequences... are far beyond what we can compare to now.

"But as long as you join, Ember, wouldn't that solve everything? May I ask, did the General use his full strength in that strike earlier?" Ayato Kamisato's voice trailed off at the end, but the curiosity in his eyes could no longer be concealed.

All the people of Inazuma have unwavering faith in the power of General Thunder, but many of them have never even seen General Thunder's face, let alone witnessed his actions.

So when she saw that sword strike from the castle tower, Ayane Kamisato's emotions were no less turbulent than anyone else's.

Now that the person who witnessed the incident is here, Ayato Kamisato couldn't help but want to ask questions.

"Of course not. If she had used her full strength, the aftershocks would have destroyed most of Inazuma Castle. It wouldn't have been like this, where it was just a few earthquakes and that was it."

Upon hearing Yu Jin's words, Ayato Kamisato's curious expression turned to shock, and then to dejection.

Seeing Ayato Kamisato's expression change as if it were a signature move of Liyue, Ember abandoned his teasing and added:

"Of course, I don't have any either."

Ayato Kamisato's expression immediately brightened, prompting Yu Jin to exclaim how amazing it was.

Ayato Kamisato looked at Ember's helmet. Although he couldn't see the face and expression underneath, the cheerful aura surrounding Ember was more noticeable than his expression.

Seeing this, Ayato Kamisato could only laugh silently.

“A strong person with your personality, Yu Jin, is not only rare, but there are no records of them at all.”

"Aren't all strong people a little eccentric? If you can't accept it, it's fine to think I'm 'weird' in terms of personality."

Yu Jin responded to Ayato Kamisato's remark with complete indifference.

"As for your plan, I think it's highly feasible and can definitely be implemented. If it really doesn't work out in the end, you can come to me."

“There’s no need to rush.” Yu Jin patted Ayato Kamisato on the shoulder. “Besides, I think if you just take Hotaru for a walk around Inazuma, she’ll definitely agree to your plan.”

There's nothing that can be done even if they disagree. Ying traveled to the seven countries precisely to meet the seven gods. But now that the Rai God is in this state, even the Eighth God's Son can't see the Rai God in person, let alone Ying, who is a foreign traveler.

"Sure?"

"Absolutely true... absolutely true!"

Yu Jin nodded sharply, a gesture that puzzled Ayato Kamisato.

Why does Yu Jin look so guilty?

"It's decided then! I have high hopes for your plan! Keep it up, guys!"

Fearing that Ayato Kamisato might suspect something, Yu Jin slammed his hand on the table and made the decision.

The main reason was that he had just discovered a loophole. Previously, Ying traveled through the seven countries to find her family. And in Ying's memory, the one who kidnapped her brother was an unknown god.

Therefore, whenever she arrived in a new country, the first thing she wanted to do was to meet the local deity.

But the key point is that Ying has already met with her brother. Kong is so energetic that he could escape from Yu Jin, so his body is definitely not in any problem, let alone being imprisoned by a god.

So Ember suddenly became uncertain whether Fire would come to Inazuma, and even if she did, he didn't know if she would want to see Thor.

However, it's best if he's the only one who knows these things. Otherwise, if Ayato and Yae no Miko find out, their long-planned scheme is very likely to fall apart, which would be too cruel.

"Of course that's possible, but if you, Ember, could join us, Inazuma's current situation could be reversed immediately. Wouldn't that be even better?"

Of course, Ayato Kamisato wouldn't let Yu Jin off so easily. Otherwise, why would he risk bringing Yu Jin to the Wooden Leak Tea Room?

"Actually, Inazuma's situation is already turning in a positive direction." Upon hearing Ayato Kamisato's words, Yu Jin waved his hand, indicating that he didn't care much.

"Has the situation improved?" Upon hearing this, Ayato Kamisato immediately pondered, his eyes flashing, and he quickly asked:

"Has the rebels broken the stalemate, or has the shogunate army advanced the battle line? Or is the Kansei-bu (military commissioner) exploiting too much and unable to collect taxes? Or is the Takatsukasa family preparing to bring down the Kujo family...?"

Ayato Kamisato rattled off every possible way to break the deadlock he could think of, but then quickly shook his head.

“No, none of that is realistic right now…” As she spoke, Ayato Kamisato looked up at the embers.

"Did you do something, Ember?"

“That’s right, you know the Fools, right?” Ember nodded.

"I know, those fools, the Heavenly Commander and the Imperial Commissioner likely received benefits from them."

"If I weren't currently busy, I would definitely teach these reckless bastards a lesson they won't forget!"

Ayato Kamisato snorted coldly. While the Kansei Magistrate and the Tenryō Magistrate bore a great deal of responsibility for Inazuma's current predicament, the Fools couldn't escape the blame either.

"These guys are cleaning up Inazuma's mess right now!" Ember chuckled. The Fatui were certainly first-rate at causing destruction. But if such a large group were used elsewhere, the power they could unleash would be absolutely not to be underestimated.

"Them? They're really that kind?" Ayato Kamisato shook his head, indicating that it was impossible; the Fools had indeed done good deeds before.

For example, they might sweep away monsters in the wild or clear blocked ley lines according to the agreement, but these are just pretexts for them to roam around Inazuma.

Ayato Kamisato didn't know the true purpose of the Fools' wandering in the wilderness, but he was certain it wasn't anything good.

"Haha, they certainly weren't that kind. But what can they do when they ran into me?"

Ember chuckled in agreement. Just as the Fools could act recklessly across the six kingdoms because of their strength, Ember could also use violence to forcibly reverse their mission objectives.

He's familiar with the concept of letting fists do the talking.

Chapter 468 The Real Fools' Vanguard

2024-02-05

"Well, in that case, should I have a moment of silence for the Fools?" Ayato Kamisato said, seeing Yu Jin clench his fists. Although he said that, he couldn't hide the smile in his eyes.

A moment of silence? What a load of rubbish! Ayato Kamisato wished he could throw all the Inazuma Fools here right now and make them clean up the mess Inazuma is in now.

“I originally planned to have these Fools do things like transporting grain and supplies. But now that you mention it, I realize that they were involved in the lockdown order and the Eye Hunt order.”

"Looks like I'll have to make them do more work from now on!" Ember brandished his fist with fierce power, wishing he could go find the Fools right away.

"I never expected that something that should have been done by the Shogunate would be done by you, Yu Jin. I must say, I am deeply ashamed."

"But now I can finally relax a little."

"Thank you! Thank you! Once the situation in Inazuma stabilizes, I'll definitely show you around!"

When Ayato Kamisato heard that Yujin had actually kidnapped the Fatui and brought them here to do what the Shogunate was supposed to do, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Of the three commissioners, only the Society Commissioner was still providing aid and assistance to the people. Unfortunately, the Society Commissioner had the least power, yet did the most work.

The magistrate is secretly helping those who possess the Eye of God and are fleeing from war, while also assisting people suffering from the war and preparing for Ayato Kamisato's plans. Everyone in the magistrate's office is busy.

Even Ayaka Kamisato, who usually serves as the face of the Kamisato family, is busy receiving refugees from the Eye of God.

Even with the influence of the Society's administration, the lives of the people amidst the war should have been improved.

However, to everyone's surprise, a large number of refugees suddenly flooded into Inazuma Castle some time ago.

Upon further inquiry, it was discovered that the Mikage furnace core of Tabusa had malfunctioned, and the group of refugees were miners fleeing the disaster.

Under immense pressure, the company's relief efforts were limited to the area surrounding Inazuma Castle; as for places further away, all they could say was that they had done their best.

Now that Ember says that the rescue work in other places has been taken care of by the Fools, how could this not make Ayato Kamisato feel relieved?

"Alright, by then, I reckon I'll have already left Inazuma." Yu Jin waved his hand, then pulled out a map of Inazuma.

"Tell me, which areas in Inazuma are yet to be developed? I'll send these cattle and horses... no, these fools to clear the land!"

"It's too good for them to do relief work."

Yu Jin looked up and saw Ayato Kamisato looking conflicted, as if he were constipated. So he said directly, "Just say it! Let them go wherever they have the hardest time! They deserve it!"

"Then I'll really tell you."

"Speak! If they don't want to go, I'll just throw them in!"

Upon hearing this, Ayato Kamisato lowered his gaze to the two islands at the very bottom of Inazuma. He pointed to these two islands and slowly said:

"Crane View and Seirai Island, these two islands can be said to be uninhabited lands of Inazuma. Their area is not much smaller than that of main islands like Hachi-yū Island and Kannazuka."

"If it can be developed again, it will be of great benefit to both the country of Inazuma and its people."

Ayato Kamisato looked down at the two large islands at the bottom of the map and said.

Inazuma consists of six large islands, of which Narukami Island, Kannazuka Island, and Hachimonji Island are directly under the jurisdiction of the shogunate. While Umijima Island is also part of Inazuma, it enjoys a high degree of autonomy, and the shogunate has very little influence over it.

The other two unclaimed islands are Tsurukan and Seirai Island. It's not that the shogunate didn't value these two islands; it's just that their situations were too unique.

"Huh? This island below belongs to your Inazuma?" Yu Jin looked at the place that Ayato Kamisato was pointing to and was immediately shocked.

These two islands belong to Inazuma? Then why is there no record of them at all? It made Yu Jin think that these two islands belonged to other places.

"Ahem! Of course, but due to various factors, both islands are currently uninhabited."

Ayato Kamisato choked on his food. He organized the information he had about Tsurukan and Seirai Island in his mind, and then said:

"Let's talk about Qinglai Island first. This place used to be just as prosperous as the other islands, but unfortunately, something happened to it later."

“An accident? What kind of accident could turn a large island into a deserted place?” Yu Jin compared the size of Qinglai Island and found that, apart from being smaller than Mingshen Island, it was about the same size as other large islands.