Chapter 180

After that, everything naturally didn't need them to worry.

The kind-hearted Hiiragi Chisato would definitely give the people of the International Trade Association an explanation.

In order to set the record straight and restore the reputation of the Kanjou Commission.

And for the sake of her own face, as well as the request to deliver the letter.

Hiiragi Chisato would definitely impose a very severe punishment on the culprit.

By then, with his daughter involved, Hiiragi Shinsuke would likely not express any opinion on it.

It was just an official, cannon fodder; there were plenty of people who wanted to be running dogs for the Kanjou Commission.

If they were sacrificed, they were sacrificed.

Lumine had considered the whole sequence clearly; conversely, if she had handed the evidence to Kurisu.

With that good-natured person’s weak character, he would definitely seek reconciliation with Kujou Kamaji, and the things that had happened would be left unsettled.

Kujou Kamaji, who hadn't suffered a loss, would go home and get angrier the more he thought about it, becoming even worse; perhaps next time he would do it more secretly and more ruthlessly.

That would be when the real suffering arrived.

So Lumine preferred to solve Thoma’s commission in her own way.

That was how she thought, and that was how she did it.

While Kujou Kamaji was at the Commission’s recuperation place, after visiting, she sneaked to his home.

Because of the previous tracking, the address was very clear.

Logically, Lumine obtained the evidence of collusion under the Raiden Shogun statue.

The only thing that puzzled her was why this Shogun statue looked a bit familiar.

Unfortunately, because the craftsman’s ability was limited, the face was a bit blurry and couldn't be seen clearly.

To avoid being exposed by staying too long, Lumine had to leave immediately, and in the following days, found an opportunity to visit the Kanjou Commission and handed it to Hiiragi Chisato.

Just as she thought, the young lady was very surprised after learning about it and solemnly stated that she would definitely investigate to the end and return all the over-collected taxes to the merchants.

With this, the matter came to an end.

Afterward, she went to the International Trade Association, notified Kurisu that the matter was completed, and found Thoma again.

Learning that Lumine had easily solved the problem he had proposed, Thoma was very surprised; he had thought the other party would ask him for more intelligence, never expecting it to be completed.

"Sure enough, you are the wind of change that the young lady said you would bring."

Lumine, noticing Thoma’s slip of the tongue, asked suspiciously: "Young lady?"

"Ahahaha, sorry, it’s time to reintroduce myself." Thoma smiled embarrassedly: "I belong to the Kamisato clan of the Yashiro Commission on Narukami Island, and am a close servant of the [Heron Princess]."

Yashiro Commission?!

Lumine remembered this was one of the three Commissions, a family line in charge of sacrificial activities and humanities and arts.

"Who is the Heron Princess? She sounds very famous." Paimon asked in a low voice.

During these days, they occasionally heard the people of Ritou mention this name, but knew little about this princess.

"That’s for sure. Young Lady Kamisato is dignified, proper, and kind-hearted, deeply loved by the people of Inazuma, and her reputation even overshadows the current head of the Kamisato clan, her brother—Kamisato Ayato."

"The young lady even treats servants like me as equal friends. When you meet her, perhaps you will understand her unique personality charm."

Lumine found that when Thoma talked about this princess, his eyes were full of reverence and admiration, perhaps even a trace of love.

However, she found a flaw in his words.

"In other words, you approaching us was also at the behest of that Young Lady Kamisato."

Thoma scratched his head, embarrassed: "I didn't want to deceive you, but the young lady was indeed looking forward to it since you came to Inazuma, looking forward to you having the ability to change the situation as rumored."

"And now, you have proven yourselves. Although you used methods I don't know, the facts can't be wrong. I think even with the Vision Hunt Decree, if we have your help, perhaps..."

His self-talk was interrupted by Lumine.

"Sorry, we didn't agree to help."

It was true she was happy to help, but she was also very confused to be suddenly asked for help without knowing anything.

Stunned by Lumine’s decisiveness and firmness, Thoma might have felt it was indeed a bit sudden, but he didn't want to give up and continued to negotiate.

"If you are willing, my young lady would also be willing to introduce you to the Shogun."

"So before, it was just testing whether I had the ability to complete the corresponding promise?"

"Ahahaha, this..."

Thoma was a bit embarrassed, defaulting to it...

After all, such an important matter, concerning reversing the will of the supreme ruler, could not be too cautious.

Otherwise, if something went wrong, it would affect an entire family, and even those who followed the Kamisato clan.

"I understand. Go back and tell your young lady that I don't have the idea of agreeing for now. As a return for handling the landing procedures, I have solved the matter of the International Trade Association; we are even."

Thoma: "..."

Lumine wasn't angry or feeling used, but she also had to consider the level of the matter she was getting involved in; this was opposing the supreme ruler of a country, a god.

In Mondstadt and Liyue, she was also a companion acting with the Anemo Archon and Geo Archon.

Now that her status had changed, whether it was worth standing on the opposite side of a god was a question mark.

After all, she was a passerby, only needing to meet the Raiden Shogun and ask some questions; it wasn't worth taking such a big risk.

Mainly, on the other side, she still had Luo Li as a retreat.

Without the Yashiro Commission, there were still people to bridge the gap.

"Is that so? If you change your mind in the future, please bring this invitation to Narukami Island and come to the Komore Teahouse to find me."

Thoma was helpless; he had thought both sides would get what they needed, and according to intelligence, this Traveler should be that kind of warm-hearted person. Was the intelligence wrong?

Regardless, he had to complete his mission and report to the young lady.

Glancing at the invitation, Lumine finally accepted it.

Thoma breathed a sigh of relief; being willing to accept it meant there was still room for maneuver.

"Then my mission to Ritou is almost complete. It’s time to go back. I wish you a smooth journey."

Saying this, he intended to leave, but was stopped by Lumine.

"Wait, about Harrison and the others, I have already learned their whereabouts from Kurisu. Can you be responsible for sending them to the resistance?"

Thoma smiled: "Them? I helped send them away this morning."

"..."

Oh, then it's fine.