" Feel the majesty of the Raiden Shogun... "
Ningguang repeated this phrase, her expression quite peculiar.
It wasn't just Ningguang. Even the adepti of Liyue and the residents of Inazuma looked at Kujou Sara with a strange glint in their eyes.
" Hmm? What's wrong with everyone?
" Kujou Sara asked, a hint of confusion in her eyes.
In her view,
the gift she had prepared was an enormous one!
Even she herself only possessed five lacquered figures of the Raiden Shogun.
These fifty figures, each with a unique design, made even her envious.
This made Kujou Sara wonder why the people of Liyue weren't showing expressions of sheer delight.
" Lady Ningguang... "
At that moment, Kamisato Ayato stepped forward with an apologetic expression.
Looking at Ningguang, he said with a wry smile, " General Kujou means no harm. She simply wanted to gift Liyue with Inazuma's most popular merchandise, to share what the people of Inazuma cherish.
"
" Yes, I thought as much. "
Ningguang nodded.
She cast a subtle glance toward Ei and Makoto.
In her view, these two deities of Inazuma harbored no ulterior motives.
The phrase " Feel the majesty of the Raiden Shogun" was likely just Kujou Sara's personal reverence for the Thunder God.
It was similar to Liyue, where people would scramble to buy clay figurines of the Martial God Morax out of admiration.
Thinking of this, a mischievous smile curled at the corner of Ningguang's mouth.
She first glanced at Zhongli, who was watching the commotion from the sidelines.
Through Ganyu's reports, she already knew that Zhongli of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor was the reincarnation of the Geo Archon.
And Lin Mo, who had protected Liyue Harbor during the two demon god invasions, was the new god of Liyue, inheriting the title of the Geo Archon under a mortal's name.
So, Ningguang turned to Ganyu and Keqing, smiling. " Ganyu, I'll need you to work some overtime.
"
" Is there an urgent task? "
Ganyu asked, stepping closer with a puzzled look.
" Reciprocity is a traditional virtue of Liyue. "
Ningguang spoke as she turned back to face Kujou Sara, continuing with a smile, " I have already felt Inazuma's friendship and the majesty of the Raiden Shogun. "
" Therefore, we must also allow General Kujou to bring back the divine statues of Liyue's gods to Inazuma, so the people there can feel Liyue's friendship and the majesty of Liyue's deities. "
" What do you mean, Lady Ningguang...? "
Ganyu was still processing.
Ningguang continued, " I believe your familiarity with Lord Lin Mo is no less than anyone else here. So, go to the Liyue Clay Figurine Workshop now and try to have them rush out a batch of lacquered figures of Lord Lin Mo before the Lantern Rite ends.
I will personally present them as Liyue's return gift to Inazuma. "
As Ningguang said this,
everyone's eyes lit up with interest.
No, it was more than just interest; there was even a hint of anticipation.
" Leave it to me! "
Ganyu was brimming with enthusiasm!
Although she already had several clay figurines of Lin Mo in her room,
this was the first time the official workshop was producing them. The level of craftsmanship made her heart race with excitement!
But then, a hint of doubt crossed Ganyu's face as she asked cautiously, " But... how should we design the various poses for Lord Lin Mo's lacquered figures? "
After a moment of thought, Ningguang smiled at Ganyu. " Well...
I don't care about the others, but as the Tianquan of the Liyue Qixing, I should have a series of figures depicting Lord Lin Mo and me working in the Jade Chamber. "
" Oh... can we do that? "
Ganyu's eyes widened in surprise.
Ningguang nodded with a smile. " Yes.
If you like, you can also have the workshop make a series of you and Lord Lin Mo strolling through Liyue Harbor together. "
" Ah! I'll go right now!
"
Without another word, Ganyu turned to leave the crowd and rush to the workshop to place the rush order.
But just as she took a step, several figures blocked her path.
Ei was the first to step forward, looking at Ganyu with a faint blush on her cheeks, then spoke in a deliberately calm tone:
" Since the lacquered figures are a gift from Liyue to Inazuma,"
"as Inazuma's deity, I would like a series of interactive figures with Liyue's god, as a memento of my visit to the Lantern Rite. "
" Huh...? "
Ganyu was taken aback.
Ei continued, " Make a set of figures depicting me and Saiguu sitting together under the Sacred Sakura tree, sharing a meal. "
As soon as Ei finished speaking,
Makoto stepped up beside her, smiling. " Please include me as well~"
" I want one too! Don't leave me out; we're all together!
"
Chiyo added anxiously.
Sitting beside them, Kitsune Saiguu also stepped forward, smiling. " And me, I'm part of the gathering too.
Throw that Yae Miko in as well. "
" Ah... this... is it okay? "
Ganyu looked to Ningguang for approval.
" Although it will be more challenging,"
Ningguang said with a smile, " I believe that as long as the compensation is generous enough, Master Sun and his team at the workshop will be more than happy to accommodate our requests. "
Hearing Ningguang's words,
the onlookers' eyes all flashed with barely contained excitement.
Keqing stepped forward, clearing her throat. " Ahem, as the Yuheng of the Qixing and the land administrator of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, it's only reasonable that I have a series of lacquered figures depicting Lord Lin Mo and me surveying the land, isn't it?
"
" I... I'll make a note of that now.
"
Ganyu hurriedly scribbled down Keqing's request in her notebook.
" I'm a deity of Liyue too, you know~"
Guizhong chimed in from the side, her face beaming. " Could you make a set of figures of Lord Lin Mo and me jointly developing the Guizhong Ballista?
"
" I'll note that down for you right away. One moment, please.
"
Before Ganyu could even finish writing,
one figure after another, unable to contain their excitement, crowded around her.
Yoimiya: " I want a custom set of figures of Lin Mo and me making fireworks together! "
Hu Tao: " Hehe~ Then I, as the director, will order a set of figures of Lin Mo, the guest consultant, and me drinking tea at the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor~"
Shenhe: " My request is simple. Just make a set of figures of Lin Mo binding my soul with the red rope.
"
Kamisato Ayaka: " C-Can I order a set of figures of Lin Mo and me practicing swords together? "
Sayu: " Sayu wants a figure of her riding on the teacher's shoulders~! "
One call after another,
leaving Ganyu completely overwhelmed, unable to keep up with the recording.
Just then,
" Oh? Everyone's gathered here.
"
" Quite lively~"
" But... what are you all crowding around for? "
The familiar voice
made everyone instinctively look toward the source.
There stood Lin Mo, having just returned from Mt. Yougou with the others, flashing them his signature smile.
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