Chapter 161: The Resolve of Kamisato Ayaka

It was not as if there hadn't been starving Inazuman citizens who ate those marine products tainted by the aura of the Tatarigami; after all, when people are on the brink of starvation, who cares about health anymore?

It was just that they quickly discovered that after eating these marine products, they didn't just fail to survive—they died in excruciating agony, their entire bodies festering away.

Facing such a situation, it wasn't as if Kamisato Ayaka hadn't thought about reporting these matters to the Raiden Shogun. However, before her memorials could even reach the Raiden Shogun, they were intercepted by the Tenryou Commission and the Kanjou Commission.

It wasn't as if Kamisato Ayaka hadn't thought about seeking an audience with the Raiden Shogun directly to report this. But despite being the eldest daughter of the Kamisato Clan, she held no clear official position within the Yashiro Commission and lacked the qualifications to meet the Raiden Shogun face-to-face.

It wasn't as if Kamisato Ayaka hadn't thought about seeking help from her brother, Kamisato Ayato. Yet, for reasons unknown, Kamisato Ayato did not report this matter, though he did agree to Ayaka's actions of using the Kamisato Clan's assets to purchase grain from Liyue and distributing it.

Although this was, to some extent, a drop in the bucket, it seemed to be all they could do.

If the resistance army could make the Raiden Shogun feel the hearts of the people, that would be even better.

It could be said that at this period, Kamisato Ayaka possessed too much of a young girl's naivety and innocence, and was indeed a bit too childish, actually believing the words of Sangonomiya Kokomi, and even introducing Beidou and the others to her.

Of course, Kamisato Ayaka could now be considered one of the few people among the Inazuman high command who was actually doing real work, even if her actions might be a bit childish.

Thoma watched Kamisato Ayaka silently, sighing inwardly. Regarding these matters, Thoma also found it hard to understand; all he needed to do was take good care of Kamisato Ayaka.

As the Alcor docked, Beidou stepped off the ship. Seeing Kamisato Ayaka waiting there, she walked over directly and greeted her: "Young Lady Kamisato, long time no see!"

"Long time no see! Captain Beidou, I wonder if you have brought the grain this time?" Kamisato Ayaka looked toward the deck full of curiosity, then discovered with surprise.

The handsome man with a refined air who had previously been by Captain Beidou's side had suddenly vanished.

Was this her own illusion?

Kamisato Ayaka blinked, then stopped thinking about it. For the current Kamisato Ayaka, that grain was the most important thing.

"The grain is here. It's all grain produced in Sumeru, the kind that is good quality and inexpensive. But forgive me for being blunt, these 500 tons of grain are a drop in the bucket for the whole of Inazuma right now!

Of course, if you want more grain, I will do my best to transport it for you," Beidou said to Kamisato Ayaka with a serious tone.

She knew what Kamisato Ayaka was trying to do, and she admired and recognized Ayaka's character, but she was not optimistic about Ayaka's actions.

After all, no matter how wealthy the Kamisato Clan was, they could not supply food for so many people.

As long as the Sakoku Decree remained in effect, and as long as the internal situation in Inazuma remained unresolved, the Kamisato Clan would eventually reach its breaking point.

Perhaps other clans were still laughing at the Kamisato Clan at this time!

"I understand this point, but I believe everything will get better!" Kamisato Ayaka said with a firm tone: "I will have to trouble Captain Beidou to transport more grain for us later.

My Kamisato Clan will also raise more Mora!"

Was five hundred tons of grain the limit of the Crux Fleet?

No!

If Beidou were to transport at full capacity, transporting two thousand tons would be no problem at all.

One must know, the Crux Fleet was the largest fleet in the entire Teyvat continent!

This time, the reason there was only five hundred tons of grain was mainly because the Mora Kamisato Ayaka gave her was only that much.

Although Beidou also sympathized with Inazuma's current state and was doing her best to help—for instance, giving the highest priority to transporting grain for Kamisato Ayaka, and keeping transport costs to a minimum, barely making a profit—

she wouldn't go so far as to actually pay out of her own pocket to help Kamisato Ayaka just because she admired her and sympathized with the Inazuman people.

She still had so many brothers under her command to support!

Going out to sea was not always smooth sailing; even Beidou didn't know if she would encounter danger on her next voyage, let alone the ordinary crew members.

If they really encountered a natural disaster, Beidou could hardly guarantee they would definitely survive it safely.

So many brothers following her out to sea were not here to do charity; at the very least, Beidou was unwilling to let them suffer losses.

She could only help Kamisato Ayaka as much as she could.

"My Crux Fleet will also do our best to provide you with convenience!" Beidou laughed heartily.

"Captain Beidou, about that matter..." Following that, Kamisato Ayaka looked at Beidou, hesitating to speak. With so many people around, Kamisato Ayaka naturally would not say specifically what the matter was.

But she couldn't help but want to ask!

"Sorry, this matter is not something we can decide!" Looking at the young lady of the Yashiro Commission before her, Beidou also sighed lightly. Even in a country as rotten to the core as this, there were still people willing to dedicate themselves to it!!

"Is that so?" A trace of sadness flashed in Kamisato Ayaka's eyes, but quickly, her gaze became firm again: "Captain Beidou, when do you plan to leave Inazuma?"

"As for that, we'll stay for at most three or four days. After all, we still need to purchase some goods; Inazuma's ores and Amethyst Lumps are good things that are in short supply in other countries!" After weighing it, Beidou answered truthfully.

"Good, then when the time comes, please take me with you, Captain Beidou. I want to go to Liyue personally!" Kamisato Ayaka said with an incredibly firm tone: "I need to go home and discuss this matter with my brother!"

"Eh? You want to go to Liyue?" Beidou was completely shocked.

It was true that they could come to Inazuma, and the Sakoku Decree only canceled private trade, but what was going on with you, the eldest daughter of the Kamisato Clan?

You actually want to stow away to Liyue?

Aren't you afraid that the Raiden Shogun will find out about this and cause trouble for your Kamisato Clan?

Moreover, according to Beidou's understanding, it seemed that the Kamisato Clan's days in Inazuma were not very good either, suffering from joint exclusion by other major clans.

If they found out about this, it was hard to guarantee they wouldn't use this matter to attack the Kamisato Clan.

If she hadn't seen Kamisato Ayaka right in front of her, and seen that her gaze was incredibly firm, Beidou would have suspected that the other party had been bewitched by someone.

"Perhaps this will bring huge trouble!

But I have a reason that I must go!" Kamisato Ayaka said with an incredibly firm gaze: "When the time comes, please introduce me to the high command of Liyue, Captain Beidou."

Being looked at like this by Kamisato Ayaka, Beidou's heart was also touched. Although this young girl was a bit naive, this character was worthy of the respect the Inazuman people had for her, calling her the Shirasagi Himegimi.

In this country that was rotten to the roots, there were still people willing to fight for it, even if it might require paying a huge price.

"Good! Then I will wait for your arrival in three days!" Immediately, Beidou laughed freely.

"Thank you very much! Captain Beidou!" Kamisato Ayaka bowed to Beidou in gratitude.

Mu Yang did not know about the conversation between Kamisato Ayaka and Beidou; at this moment, he had already left Ritou.

Strolling on Narukami Island, looking at the monsters visible everywhere, Mu Yang's heart did not feel any better.

Perhaps if Keqing or Eula saw so many monsters, they would be very happy, but this was Inazuma!

Originally, Mu Yang thought the situation in Mondstadt was bad enough, but he hadn't expected the situation in Inazuma to seem even worse.

The people of the Knights of Favonius seemed to still be doing their proper work.

But what about the Shogunate army of Inazuma?

At this time, were they still busy fighting the resistance army, wanting to hide all these matters from the Raiden Shogun?

And also, that Kujou Sara, who was loyal to the Raiden Shogun, had she told the Raiden Shogun about these matters?