Kuki Shinobu's inquiry, to those unfamiliar with state affairs, seemed almost like a display of Versailles-esque extravagance. If not for their deep understanding of Kuki Shinobu's capabilities, everyone present would have had the illusion that Kuki Shinobu was nitpicking.
The national letters to Liyue and Mondstadt were both drafted and polished by Kuki Shinobu. It could be said that Kuki Shinobu was the most knowledgeable person about diplomatic situations among everyone present. With these two national letters she authored as reference, even those unfamiliar with state affairs could discern their quality.
In fact, this national letter between Inazuma and Sumeru, regarding various trade clauses and cooperation details, was already superior to those with Liyue and Mondstadt. If an ordinary diplomat could bring such great gains back to Inazuma, it's estimated that the Inazuma Shogunate would hold a grand celebration for him.
However, the envoy who journeyed to Sumeru this time was Miyashiro himself, the Inazuma Regent. Based on Kuki Shinobu's understanding of her Regent, she always felt that if he only achieved this much, it would be no challenge for him at all and not worth his prolonged stay in Sumeru. He must have had other intentions.
Miyashiro smiled contentedly upon hearing this and said, "As expected of Kuki Shinobu, nothing can be hidden from you. The contents of this national letter are, arguably, the least significant gain from this trip to Sumeru. The greater gains are things not written on paper.
Ah, honestly, your level of ability makes me quite envious. Why can't you be my full-time secretary? You insist on being part-time, and because of this, your mother has complained to me several times."
Kuki Shinobu heard Miyashiro's words, and even though she wore a mask, Miyashiro could feel her emotions through her eyes. Was this the charm of eyes that could speak?
Kuki Shinobu waved her hand and said, "Actually, the reason I'm willing to stay with the Arataki Gang is simply because I feel I'm still very young, and I want to do more of what I want and enjoy doing while I'm young and energetic.
Currently, the Arataki Gang undertakes a wide variety of businesses, allowing me to choose my work based on my preferences. If I were to officially become a member of the Shogunate, my future work and life would no longer be under my control.
In fact, I've seen Miss Kokomi more than once buried in mountains of documents, her face almost numb, her eyes having lost their original sparkle. Although I am also one of them, I can withdraw in time before I become numb."
Miyashiro sighed and said, "Is that how it is? It seems I really have overlooked their feelings. But it seems I stumbled upon something good in Sumeru, which should greatly reduce their workload. In that case, I can also arrange more holidays for you all."
Kuki Shinobu: "Hmm? What good thing?"
Miyashiro smiled and said, "Have you heard of Akasha?"
As soon as Miyashiro spoke, the Narukami stepped forward with a surprised expression and said, "Akasha? That must be the product created by the Lesser Lord Kusanali using her clearance."
Kuki Shinobu also replied, "When I was studying in Liyue, I also heard students from Sumeru mention it. It is said that every citizen in Sumeru has an Akasha Terminal. They only need to input the answer they want into the Akasha Terminal, and Akasha can directly transmit the answer to their brain through the Akasha Terminal. It is a very magical and efficient tool.
Could it be, Regent, that you have brought Akasha to Inazuma as well?"
Miyashiro nodded and said, "I have already spoken with the Lesser Lord Kusanali, and she has agreed to this matter, and Akasha will be set up in Inazuma.
However, the scope of its use will certainly not be as wide as in Sumeru. My idea is that Inazuma's Akasha will only be open to a select few in the Shogunate, and for non-Shogunate personnel who need to use it, there will be strict usage restrictions."
Unexpectedly, no sooner had Miyashiro finished speaking than the Narukami leaned close to him, her large eyes looking at him with a pitiful expression. Miyashiro could even feel the warm breath from her breathing and the enticing scent of her body, which made his heart itch.
Miyashiro: "Narukami, just say what you want. I'm scared when you're like this."
The Narukami's soft voice came, "Little fellow, you can't play favorites! How can such a good thing as Akasha only be for the Shogunate? We at the Grand Narukami Shrine want it too."
Seeing the Narukami almost glued to Miyashiro, Ei couldn't help but mock, "Narukami, don't be so uncultured! What kind of decorum is this! Come here quickly!"
The Narukami: "Oh dear! Ei, you've been cooped up in the Plane of Euthymia for five hundred years, so naturally, you don't understand the wondrous uses of Akasha. I've long heard about it but have never had the opportunity. Now that Miyashiro has actually brought Akasha back to Inazuma, I naturally can't let it go!"
Ei asked doubtfully, "Is that so? How come I don't feel Akasha has any use?"
The Narukami showed a look of longing and said, "It's very useful! If all of Yae Publishing House's light novels are entered into Akasha, then I can access Akasha and read light novels anytime, anywhere.
No, not just Inazuma's novels, but anything available in Akasha, whether from Sumeru or Inazuma, or even Liyue and Mondstadt, I can read without leaving my home and without holding a book."
Well, as expected, the Narukami was still the Narukami. To use Akasha to read light novels, he truly admired her.
After a wry smile, Miyashiro said, "Sumeru has undergone a major change recently. Originally, the operation of Akasha required the Lesser Lord Kusanali's Gnosis.
But now, her Gnosis has been traded to the Fatui's Dottore. Without the energy supply from the Gnosis, Akasha cannot operate on the same large scale as before. Therefore, the Lesser Lord Kusanali has already shut down Akasha in Sumeru."
Ei: "Oh? Buer also sold her Gnosis? What was the content of the trade?"
Miyashiro: "A secret. I didn't ask her what it specifically was."
Ei: "A secret that could make the all-knowing and all-powerful God of Wisdom willing to use her Gnosis as a price, it seems to be quite significant."
At this moment, the quick-witted Narukami realized something was amiss and quickly asked, "That's not right, Regent. That Sumeru deity has stopped the operation of Akasha in her own country, so how could she agree to set up Akasha in Inazuma?
Also, you just said that the operation of Akasha requires the Gnosis as an energy supply. Inazuma and Sumeru are thousands of miles apart, and she no longer has her Gnosis, so how would she provide energy for Inazuma's Akasha?"
Hearing the Narukami finally get to the crux of the matter, Miyashiro's face broke into a bright smile and he said, "Because the greatest gain from my trip to Sumeru this time is the Lesser Lord Kusanali herself!"
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