Ei remarked, "Under normal circumstances, there would be no reason to build such a structure deep in the mountains."
Lumine thought for a moment and analyzed, "Perhaps to avoid being seen or heard."
Ei said, "I sense something that does not belong here, a dangerous presence."
"Let us proceed cautiously. That descendant of the Kujou clan may already be trapped inside."
As soon as they entered the passage, Lumine and Ei encountered many ronin and Kairagi. However, these foes were no match for Ei and were easily dispatched.
[Paimon: Such impressive swordsmanship.]
[Ei: Lumine's skills are quite formidable as well.]
[Paimon: Speaking of combat ability, I am reminded of someone.]
[Furina: Stop, stop. Alright, that is enough. No need to continue.]
[Arataki Itto: Hahaha! Indeed, an Archon who cannot defeat a slime is quite rare.]
[Furina: Sigh. Can someone teach Arataki Itto a lesson? I will cover all his travel expenses to Fontaine.]
[Paimon: Such a rich offer! Lumine, let's go. That is a considerable amount of Mora.]
[Beidou: I happen to be shipping goods in Inazuma. Leave this to me.]
[Gorou: A free trip to Fontaine sounds very tempting too.]
[Paimon: It seems Arataki Itto is going to get beaten up again. Having money really matters.]
[Ei: Money? Mora? Arlecchino, when you come to request the Gnosis, please bring a ship full of Mora with you.]
[Pantalone: What unfortunate news. My savings will take another heavy blow.]
Inside, the head of the Takatsukasa clan was negotiating with Kujou Kamaji. Both were shocked when Ei entered.
"Explain the situation to me, descendant of Takatsukasa." Ei's expression was cold as she spoke each word deliberately.
The Takatsukasa clan head quickly explained, "We were merely discussing some trivial matters regarding the Tenryou Commission. Nothing worthy of Your Excellency's concern."
Ei asked coldly, "For that, you chose such a secretive location and stationed a group of ronin and Kairagi outside to guard?"
[Yae Miko: This head of the Takatsukasa clan is not very capable.]
[Paimon: Miko, why do you say that?]
[Yae Miko: Anyone with discernment can see something is wrong. Yet this clan head still tries to deceive Ei. Does he take her for a fool? Failing to understand something so simple, he does not deserve to lead the Takatsukasa clan.]
[Paimon: That seems true. The reasons he gave are hardly convincing.]
The Takatsukasa clan head explained, "These are turbulent times. We had to consider security."
"Silence." Ei did not wish to hear more of his nonsense. She turned to Kujou Kamaji. "Descendant of the Kujou clan, you speak."
Kujou Kamaji nodded. "Very well. I came here intending to negotiate, but what they wanted was merely a confession from the Kujou clan."
Ei asked, "A confession?"
Kujou Kamaji said, "Yes. A statement detailing the many transgressions of the Kujou clan since the Vision Hunt Decree, including various derelictions during this period."
The Takatsukasa clan head added, "Everything was based on facts. Nothing was fabricated."
Kujou Kamaji continued, "Indeed, nothing was fabricated. However, the confession also repeatedly emphasized the Takatsukasa clan's merits, claiming they remained composed in crisis and attempted to turn the tide."
[Yae Miko: Interesting, very interesting. So they want to use the confession to gain public support, then take control of the Commission. They want to take credit for my work. I will not just stand by.]
"But all of that is completely unfounded."
"Who says so? How can you suddenly change your story and go back on your word?" The Takatsukasa clan head immediately lost his composure and began shouting.