In Genshin Impact, I'm really not Muzan.

"A few kids came to my house and said they wanted to play with the latest fireworks, but I have to go to Tenmoku Forging Shop to get the fireworks materials right now, and my dad's hearing isn't very good either, so could you please go and play with them?"

"I already said no..."

"That's great! Thank you so much. This shop next door is my home. I'll pay you accordingly when I get back!"

"Can you listen to me...?"

Yoomiya picked up everything on the ground, then walked away humming a little tune, seemingly unaware of what Suzumiya Yu had said.

Suzumiya Yu was about to leave when several children who looked to be only about ten years old came out from behind a wall.

"Big brother, big brother, didn't Sister Xiaogong just say that you want to play with fireworks with us?"

One of the children walked over, looking at Suzumiya Yu with a hopeful expression.

"No..."

Before she could finish speaking, another child came over, but instead of asking about the fireworks, he looked at the sword at Suzumiya Yu's waist.

"Big brother, are you a samurai? You even carry a sword with you. How cool! My dream is also to become a samurai, to protect the weak and defeat all the bad guys."

As he finished speaking, he clenched his fist, his eyes burning with endless longing.

"Uh, actually I..."

"Big brother, big brother! Since you are a samurai, please tell us your story!"

The third child came over and interrupted Suzumiya Yuu once again before she could finish speaking.

"Yeah, yeah! This big brother is so handsome, you can tell he's a good person just by looking at him!"

The other two children chimed in, making it impossible for Ryoumi Yu to explain herself clearly.

Finally, he was forcibly pulled aside by the three children, and while trying out the new fireworks made by Yomiya, he was forced to tell a story.

......

Fireworks soared into the sky and then exploded instantly, bursting into a dazzling display of sparks that was incredibly eye-catching.

If it were nighttime, it would definitely attract the attention of pedestrians nearby.

"That's pretty much it. If that guy had been a little smarter, I probably wouldn't have been able to beat him."

Suzumiya Yui fabricated a story about a samurai punishing evil, which the three children listened to with great interest, without questioning its veracity.

She still has a childlike innocence, which is essential for children, even the Suzumiya Yu was no exception.

"Big brother, big brother, you're so powerful, you can definitely make those people in purple armor stop collecting that... what's that eye, right?"

A child looked at Suzumiya Yu with expectant eyes, waiting for his answer.

What he meant by that was to tell the Heavenly Lord to stop confiscating the Eye of God. It seems that even children can be influenced by the will of the gods.

“They took the eye off my dad, and from that day on, he became a different person. He would sit in the room all day in a daze, and I didn’t like him like that.”

"Yes, yes, I used to know an uncle who would bring us food every now and then, but ever since his eyes were taken away, he has stopped bringing us food and his temper has become really bad."

Unbeknownst to them, Suzumiya Yui seemed to have become a hero in their hearts.

Children speak without thinking. If these words were heard by the officials in charge of managing the shogunate, they might be imprisoned in the town magistrate's office for the crime of belittling the shogunate.

At that time, the parents of these children will definitely go to them and, with a little money, be able to redeem their children.

The money ended up in the guards' pockets instead of being handed over to higher-ups.

Eternity stretches time very long, but every point in between is incredibly fragile. This is what the soldier said, and it's not entirely without reason.

The gods' single-minded pursuit of eternity, their neglect of the people's voices, is the root cause of Inazuma's corruption. The rulers become hands-off managers, while the subjects harbor their own ulterior motives.

A similar situation occurred in Mondstadt hundreds of years ago during the aristocratic rule. Due to the wind god's constant laziness, corruption and embezzlement took place within Mondstadt, and the freedom pursued by the gods became a shackle on the people.

Compared to them, Liyue's Geo Archon is much smarter.

He uses the immortals to keep the Liyue Seven Stars in check, while never interfering in Liyue's internal affairs. He descends once a year to tell the people of Liyue that he is still alive and that if the Liyue Seven Stars and the immortals dare to rebel, he will immediately purge them.

Looking at it this way, Liyue seems to be the country where the people are the happiest among the seven kingdoms of Teyvat.

Mondstadt has experienced several major disasters; Inazuma is internally corrupt; Sumeru only values ​​those with wisdom; Nata is war-loving and it's obvious that peace is impossible for them; Winter is a country covered in ice and snow, with a harsh environment year-round.

It's unclear what's going on with Fontaine, but the Water God seems to be on the side of justice, so things probably won't be good either.

In terms of overall combat strength, Liyue possesses two world-ruling beings, Morax the Geo Archon and Rota the Dragon King, as well as a group of immortals as mid-level combatants.

If they wanted to, Liyue could probably just annex their neighbor Mondstadt, and it wouldn't be impossible for them to even further rule the Teyvat continent.

So Suzumiya Yuu needs to think carefully about whether to go to Liyue, Mondstadt, or one of the other four countries after everything about Inazuma is resolved.

Chapter 70: The Woman with an S-Rank Difficulty

"I'm back!"

Xiaogong returned carrying a large pile of things. Although she was exhausted and covered in sweat, she still greeted everyone with a smile.

"Everyone's here! I bought some food for you all, come and have a taste!"

The three children immediately surrounded her, devouring the snacks in Xiaogong's hands, showing no intention of helping her with anything.

The children had snatched all the snacks, so Xiaogong put everything he was holding against the wall, then walked over to Lianggong You and handed him a tricolor dumpling.

"Thank you for playing with these children. They seem to be having a lot of fun. It's been a great help."

Ryou Miyako took the tricolor dumpling, then took a small bite: "No need for thanks, but could you please listen to me properly next time?"

"Huh? Didn't I listen to you properly?" Yomiya looked surprised, resting her chin on her hand as if trying to recall whether she had been listening to Suzumiya Yui properly.

"Not at all. He's just talking to himself, completely ignoring what others are thinking." Several black lines appeared on Liang Gongyou's forehead.

"Is...is that so? I'm so sorry, I'm really sorry!" Yomiya apologized to Suzumiya Yu in a very high-pitched voice, and even put his hands together and bowed, showing his sincerity.

Liang Gongyou didn't argue with her about it. After quickly finishing the three-colored dumplings in his hand, he stood up and prepared to leave.

"Wait!" Xiaogong suddenly called out to him, then took out a slip of paper from his person. "Please accept this."

"what is this?"

"It's a slip of paper used to record fireworks recipes. As long as you write down the fireworks you want to see, I can definitely make them!"

"Also, the winter fireworks festival will be held next week. You must come! I'll give you a big surprise!"

Looking at the beautiful girl in front of him with a sunny smile on her face, Suzumiya Yu thought he would not get along with her, but that was not the case at all.

Compared to Ayaka Kamisato and Kokoro Sango, Yoi-miya is a very easygoing person. She is kind to everyone, and because of this, it is very difficult to get into her heart. Her difficulty level can be described as S-rank.

Suzumiya Yu hasn't found a way to win her over yet, nor does she have any intention of doing so.

Only after winning over Ayaka Kamisato will he actively seek out his next target.

Playing a harem game requires skill; if you play it well, you'll be like Shido; if you play it poorly, you'll be like Makoto.

"I understand, I'll come."

Suzumiya Yu accepted the note from Yomi, and then left a final message before departing.

"Don't tell anyone my name. I don't want too many people to know me."

Suzumiya Yu left, and Yoshimiya stood there, watching him go.

As the boy's figure receded into the distance, a hint of doubt surfaced in the girl's heart.

"Don't want too many people to know you? Why? You get along so well with the kids, and you don't seem like a reclusive person."

......

With Suzumiya Yuu gone, he finally found peace and quiet and strolled alone on the White Fox Field.

There was no one else on the empty plain except him. Just as Ryoko Yu was about to return to his hiding place, he suddenly sensed an aura locking onto him from a corner.

The aura didn't seem human, and it didn't seem to have any malice; it was as if it was observing him.

Suzumiya Yu didn't intend to pay attention to him and continued walking forward, but every time he went a certain distance, that aura would follow closely behind.

As time went on, Suzumiya Yuu gradually became impatient, so he placed his hand on the hilt of the sword at his waist.

The next second, he suddenly drew his sword, and scorching flames enveloped his body as he shot out, striking at high speed and slicing the guy who was following him in two.

"Flame Breathing - First Form - Shiranui!"

A cloud of black mist rose from where the aura stood. No one or any living being could be seen; it was as if everything that had just happened was an illusion.

Suzumiya Yu thought it was over, but soon he felt that aura reappear, only this time in a different location.

He encountered another creature that could regenerate, and Suzumiya Yuu had to take it seriously. However, what puzzled him was why the creature had only been following him without doing anything else.

There was no malice intended, and it didn't seem like it wanted to harm him. It couldn't possibly be an organization like the Endgame series, because the other party wasn't human at all.

Just as Suzumiya Yu was filled with doubt, the aura appeared. She stepped out from behind the stone and was a priestess wearing a fox mask.

"Nice to meet you, my name is Hana Sanri."

She greeted Suzumiya Yuu in a calm tone, showing no sign of having been cut in half not long ago.

In Hana Sanri, Suzumiya Yu is no stranger to this name. She is an important NPC in the game when the protagonist first arrives at Inazuma, and also the guide for the Great Exorcism of the Divine Sakura.

It's worth noting that the Great Exorcism of Divine Sakura world quest stumped many players who were new to Inazuma. Putting aside the extensive storyline, the puzzles alone were incredibly challenging.

Even with a walkthrough, it still took Suzumiya Yuu several hours to complete the task.

Now, because of my appearance, Hana Sanri has appeared ahead of schedule.

If I'm not mistaken, she's probably planning to invite me to perform the Divine Cherry Blossom Great Purification, since that's what she was born for.

"I have no interest in helping you. Go find someone else."

Before Hana Sanri could even speak, Suzumiya Yui had already refused her, taking the initiative and turning the tables on her.

"Perhaps you can learn something from me?" However, Hana Sanri's words made Suzumiya Yuu instantly change her mind.

Yes, who is Hana Sanri? She is the embodiment of the obsession of Kosai-gyu. And who is Kosai-gyu? Five hundred years ago, she was one of the three generals under the Thunder General, the former high priestess of Narukami Shrine, and a descendant of the fox spirit Hakuchen.

To be honest, even Yae no Miko has to call Kitsuri-no-miya a senior, because five hundred years ago when Kitsuri-no-miya was fighting against the darkness, Yae no Miko was just a little fox who was attracted by fried tofu.

Didn't Suzumiya Yuu not know how to deal with Yae no Miko before? Kitsuri-gumi must know Yae no Miko, and may even know her very well. If he could learn about Yae no Miko's weakness from Hana-san, wouldn't he know how to deal with her?

"You should know the high priestess of Narukami Taisha, right?"

"Indeed, do you want to know about her?"