Early the next morning, the docks of Sumeru City were exceptionally lively, filled with onlookers. Not only did Lesser Lord Kusanali and Acting Grand Sage Alhaitham attend together, but it was also said that Port Ormos had prepared a grand farewell ceremony.
It could be said that the entire Sumeru high-level officials were present. Such a high-profile event had only one purpose: to bid farewell to the Inazuma Delegation.
This scene couldn't help but make the members of the Inazuma Delegation feel a sense of drama. When they first arrived in Sumeru, the sages of Sumeru had been indifferent to them. Yet, unexpectedly, in less than two months, the very sages who had been so dismissive had already fallen from power, becoming prisoners. Some had even lost their lives because of it.
During this period, many significant events occurred: the rescue of Lesser Lord Kusanali, the thwarting of Azar's god-creation plan, the defeat of the false god Balladeer, the stabilization of the precarious Sumeru City, and the afforestation of the Desert region.
This series of historical events, which could easily be recorded in history, happened one after another in just over a month, leaving people deeply moved. At the same time, many eyes turned to the man who was shaking hands with Lesser Lord Kusanali, bidding her farewell.
Because of everything Miyashiro had done for Sumeru, his prestige among the Sumeru people was even higher than that of Alhaitham, who had just taken over as Acting Grand Sage, second only to Lesser Lord Kusanali.
It was quite a miraculous thing for an Inazuma Regent to have such prestige in Sumeru.
The scene of Miyashiro warmly shaking hands and bidding farewell to Lesser Lord Kusanali would likely leave a deep impression on the people of Sumeru.
Nahida said to Miyashiro, "Regent, first, congratulations to you. I wish your wife a healthy baby."
By now, the reason for the Inazuma Delegation's hasty return was known to all the people of Sumeru City. Everyone found such a devoted Regent to be very down-to-earth, which further boosted his reputation.
Miyashiro smiled, "Thank you for your blessings, Lesser Lord Kusanali."
Nahida: "Once the wedding date is set, remember to send us a few invitations."
Miyashiro: "Certainly, certainly. It would be my honor for Lesser Lord Kusanali to attend. Oh, and we've imposed on you all for so long in Sumeru, I always feel a bit indebted. So, I left a gift for you at the Inazuma Delegation's residence. It should be helpful for Sumeru's current situation. Remember to check it out when you have a chance."
Nahida asked in confusion, "A gift?"
Miyashiro did not explain what the gift was, merely smiled slightly, then shook hands and bid farewell to the Sumeru officials behind Lesser Lord Kusanali one by one.
Alhaitham, standing behind Lesser Lord Kusanali, watched the onlookers' reluctance to see Miyashiro leave and suddenly felt a profound sense of absurdity. However, he paid it no mind, letting them think what they wanted. He just wanted to finish his work as quickly as possible and pass this mess on to the next Grand Sage.
Looking at Miyashiro, who was walking towards him to shake hands and bid farewell, his mood was very complex. Ever since he realized that Miyashiro was playing a grand game in Sumeru, even using him as a chess piece, he had been secretly investigating everything Miyashiro had done.
However, based on the results of his investigation, his trip to Sumeru this time could be said to have yielded very little, with the returns not at all proportional to his efforts.
Now, he had to rush back to Inazuma because of his wife's pregnancy. In that light, he had managed to preserve Sumeru's interests from being extensively exploited by this Inazuma Regent, thus completing his mission.
Thinking of this, Alhaitham unconsciously let out a sigh of relief. It could be said that this encounter with Miyashiro was the most relaxed Alhaitham had felt.
As Miyashiro shook hands with Alhaitham, he noticed the subtle change in Alhaitham's expression and couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Grand Sage seems quite happy about my departure from Sumeru."
Alhaitham quickly replied expressionlessly, "How could that be? I am simply happy for the Regent's joyous news. Oh, and allow me to remind you, I am not yet the Grand Sage. It would be best to include 'Acting' when addressing me."
Miyashiro chuckled, "Haha, if it were anyone else, they might get angry if someone mentioned the word 'Acting.' I didn't expect Mr. Alhaitham to be so unconventional."
Alhaitham: "It is important for a person to have self-awareness. I know I am not suited to be a leader. The position of Acting Grand Sage was forced upon me by Lesser Lord Kusanali. If there is a more suitable person, I will immediately yield this position to him."
Miyashiro smiled without a word, patted his shoulder, and deliberately lowered his voice, saying, "Sometimes, people are not in control of themselves. You don't know how much potential you have until you push yourself.
It was the same when I became Inazuma Regent. The Raiden Shogun pushed me into it without discussing it with me beforehand; she simply announced the appointment at a meeting. But after this period, I have grown accustomed to the life of a Regent.
Nahida has just taken control of the Akademiya and lacks trustworthy personnel around her. Your outstanding performance in rescuing Nahida naturally made you her choice to entrust with heavy responsibilities.
I am not worried about Nahida's wisdom, but I am not optimistic about her ability to control complex human hearts. I hope you can safeguard her and provide ample support, so it will be easier for me to operate in the future."
Upon hearing Miyashiro's last sentence, Alhaitham's pupils immediately constricted, cold sweat streamed down his face, and he revealed an expression of great surprise and gravity. The large Shitou that had settled in his heart was once again suspended in mid-air.
He was about to ask further questions, but Miyashiro had already distanced himself with a meaningful smile, walking towards the officials behind him.
Alhaitham's gaze occasionally darted back and forth between Miyashiro and Lesser Lord Kusanali. At this moment, a bold idea suddenly formed in his mind: Could it be that everything this Inazuma Regent had done previously was for Lesser Lord Kusanali? Had Lesser Lord Kusanali reached some undisclosed agreement with him in private?
Miyashiro gave special attention to some of the officials he had met in Sumeru, such as Cyno, Setaria, Tighnari, and others, hoping they would do more to alleviate Nahida's burdens. As for the other Sumeru officials, Miyashiro simply shook hands briefly.
Subsequently, under the gaze of everyone, Miyashiro boarded the Inazuma official ship, which was about to return, and slowly sailed away from Sumeru City.
After the Inazuma Delegation left, Nahida went to the residence where the Inazuma Delegation had previously been stationed to check on the gift Miyashiro had mentioned.
As soon as she opened the main gate, she found a familiar yet unexpected figure in the center of the courtyard.
"You finally came? I wonder how you will deal with me?"
Nahida: "You are... Balladeer?!"
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