Led by Kujou Sara, Lumine and Paimon arrived on Narukami Island.
Unlike the maple-covered Ritou, Inazuma City was a dreamscape of falling cherry blossoms.
"Wow... it's so beautiful! Like a fairyland!" Paimon floated in the air, stars in her eyes as she watched the pink petals drift on the wind.
Even Lumine was mesmerized.
"Hey... General Kujou, do these cherry blossoms bloom all year round?"
"Yes. The cherry blossoms in Inazuma City never wither. It has been this way for hundreds of years."
Not just in the city. The Sacred Sakura on Mt. Yougou also never withered, as if imbued with magical power.
Paimon nodded thoughtfully. "Truly magical. Mondstadt doesn't have scenery like this..."
"Come on, let's go. We shouldn't keep Mr. Su Han waiting." Kujou Sara urged them on. After escorting them to Tenshukaku, she still had many duties to attend to.
Arriving at Tenshukaku, Kujou Sara left in a hurry. A maid appeared before Lumine.
"Are you Lumine and Paimon? My lord is talking inside. Please follow me."
"Okay!"
As they walked through the corridors of Tenshukaku, they passed a room and saw a woman kneeling by the window. A small bird was perched on her finger, and she seemed to be playing with it happily.
But for some reason, this woman gave off an aura that forbade approach. Like someone who had lived in high places for a long time, she was born with majesty and distance.
Paimon asked curiously, "Who is that woman? Isn't Tenshukaku the Shogun's residence? How can someone keep a pet here?"
"Shh... that is the Shogun! Do not disturb her meditation..."
"!!!"
"What? She is the Shogun?"
Paimon and Lumine were startled. They had received intelligence from Jean before coming and knew perfectly well that the Raiden Shogun was the Electro Archon of Inazuma!
But it was so busy outside... how could this Electro Archon be so leisurely, and... playing so happily?
Filled with doubts, the two arrived deep inside the residence.
Su Han was discussing official business with Kamisato Ayaka.
"Since Beidou and the others are here, Inazuma must also develop its own technological power. Even without large amounts of land for planting, you must have your own industries."
"But... our Inazuma only has shells and conches. These things aren't worth much..." Ayaka also wanted to develop some industries, but alas... Inazuma's goods weren't valuable in other countries. Unlike Watatsumi Island's pearls.
Su Han shook his head. "You don't understand. Inazuma has many things that other countries don't... for example, seaweed... For Inazuma, a nation deep in the ocean, this might seem worthless. But it actually tastes very good, it's just that few people eat it. Secondly, Seirai Island's Amethyst Lumps are also valuable... and there are many herbs that other countries don't have. In the past, you only focused on fighting. Now you should consider development more."
As the two were speaking, Lumine and Paimon walked in.
"Su Han, we're here... did you find us for an important mission?"
"Long time no see, Su Han."
Seeing the two enter, Su Han smiled. "You've come just in time. I have a mission here that needs your help... if you complete it, I'll give you a surprise."
"What surprise? I love surprises!" Little Paimon heard about something fun and immediately forgot everything else.
Lumine asked, "Is it a dangerous mission?"
"Not too dangerous, just need you to complete a series of tasks. Don't worry... the Shogunate will also help!"
Su Han placed a map in front of her. He pointed to an island near Inazuma and said, "This place is called Seirai Island. Due to certain reasons, it has become completely uninhabitable. However, if the seals on the island can be broken, vitality can be restored. You've seen the state of Inazuma now... there are no spare hands at all. I can only rely on you..."
"Unlocking an island that has been sealed for years? Sounds interesting... but is there any danger?" Since it was uninhabitable, there must be a big problem with this island, right?
Su Han smiled. "Don't worry... when you get to Amakumo Peak, use the Transponder Snail to call me. I'll go over and deal with the monster there... Of course, if you have the strength to solve it, that's fine too..."
He had a guide in his hand. The seals on the island only needed that guide to seal the thunder back. So, this task wasn't too difficult, but it required some strength. Ordinary people couldn't do it. Ordinary soldiers couldn't either.
Lumine looked at the guide map for a while and smiled. "Alright... I'll take this mission. By the way, Big Brother Su Han, what surprise have you prepared for me? If it's too small, that won't do..."
Since experiencing a series of events in Inazuma, the relationship between the two had progressed very quickly. Even without the group chat, Lumine would secretly call him on the Transponder Snail. Their relationship had reached the point where they could joke freely.
Su Han smiled. "Don't worry... it will definitely satisfy you!"
"By the way... can I ask you something?"
Suddenly, Little Paimon floated near him, a sneaky expression on her face. Her eyes drifted to the other rooms from time to time. Clearly, she wanted to ask about the Electro Archon.
Su Han said straightforwardly, "The Electro Archon is not like Liyue's Geo Archon, who is good at managing the country, nor like the Anemo Archon's wit and trickery. So she doesn't understand government affairs much. You can think of her as a pure warrior!"
"Oh... so that's how it is!"
Paimon suddenly realized. So it's a god with developed muscles. No wonder Inazuma is so poor. Understood!
Lumine couldn't help but sigh. "Then the Electro Archon must be very tired..."
To not understand government affairs, yet have to take care of a country. How hard must that be?
In the distant room, the Raiden Shogun heard her words and couldn't help but reveal a smile.
This girl is nice. She knows how to be considerate of me. As expected of his friend.
Su Han nodded. "Yes, that's why Inazuma has accumulated so many things... You rest for a day. Tomorrow morning I'll have someone send you to Seirai Island. By the way, you can tour the city."
"Yay... I want to eat lots and lots of snacks!!!" Paimon immediately shouted. She had the heart of a child; as long as there was food, it was fine.
Later, the maid took the two away. And Su Han continued to discuss Inazuma's affairs with Kamisato Ayaka.
It wasn't until evening that the exhausting day ended.
"Leave the rest for tomorrow... I'm too tired, it gives me a headache..."
"Yes, my lord..."
The maid gathered the documents. Hundreds of documents had been processed in one day. Even looking at it was tiring.
At this time, the Raiden Shogun walked in from outside. Looking at Su Han's exhausted appearance, her eyes softened, and she said, "You've worked hard... I just invited many of your friends. Let's dine together."
"Hm? You prepared a banquet?" Su Han was surprised. He didn't expect the Raiden Shogun to understand social etiquette.
"They are your friends, so naturally they are my friends. You said this morning that we are one... no distinction between us! So, I wanted to meet these people."
In fact, the Raiden Shogun's way of thinking was very simple. She hadn't learned social etiquette. She just felt a little guilty seeing Su Han handle her piled-up affairs. So, she thought about starting from other aspects.
Anyway, it only took one order, and those people would do it. She didn't need to trouble herself at all. Just eating was enough! It was worth it to make him happy.
Arriving at the reception hall, Su Han saw many acquaintances. Kaedehara Kazuha, Beidou, Amber, Kaeya, Shenhe, Mona, and even Keqing had followed.
Everyone ate very happily at this meal.
However, when Beidou urged him to drink, Su Han still refused.
Seeing this scene, the Raiden Shogun asked in confusion, "Can't you drink?"
"Hahaha, yes... Su Han is good at everything, but he gets drunk as soon as he touches alcohol." Amber had obviously heard about this too, and explained while laughing.
The Raiden Shogun's eyes lit up, and her expression became interesting.
Even Ei in the Plane of Euthymia didn't expect him to have such a "fatal" weakness.
If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have used force that day. Wouldn't it have been better to just pour a bottle of wine down his throat?
Su Han was already used to this mockery. Anyway, let them laugh. When it came time for training later, he would definitely make Amber understand what regret meant.
At this time, Keqing stood up and said to the Raiden Shogun, "General! Tomorrow, the Tianquan Ningguang of the Qixing will bring a group of technical personnel over. Besides surveying Watatsumi Island, we will also discuss many businesses. May I ask who Inazuma will send to negotiate with us? This matter involves many aspects. The matter of the Sea Train is also among them... Deciding now can save a lot of time later."
"Oh, just let Su Han go. I don't understand..." The Raiden Shogun replied with a sentence.
Her expression was incomparable calm, as if this was the most normal thing.
But she didn't know how shocking these words were.
Let Su Han negotiate?
That's Liyue! If they come up with a sky-high price and sell Inazuma, you wouldn't even know!
Keqing turned to look at Su Han, also with a shocked expression.
Our National Treasure is too awesome. What kind of supreme magic did he use to make the Electro Archon trust him so much?!
Su Han coughed lightly and said, "When Ningguang comes tomorrow, just let her come to Tenshukaku... The Electro Archon really doesn't understand. We'll discuss it then."
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