Chapter 228

But at the critical moment, Paimon hesitated to speak.

After entering the interior of the Delusion Factory, besides guards, there were many more mechanisms.

While Lumine was irritable and angry, she still dodged many well-hidden mechanical traps.

After taking out another Fatui patrol squad, Lumine and Paimon discovered traces of a large amount of Crystal Marrow.

"Are these all materials for making Delusions? So many, and they look so familiar."

Paimon wrinkled her little face in deep thought, and at a certain moment, a flash of inspiration struck her mind.

"I remember now, wait, these Crystal Marrows couldn't have been shipped from Ritou, could they? Could it be that the Kanjou Commission..."

Thinking of the Kanjou Commission's policy of confiscating Crystal Marrow, their exploitation of the International Trade Association, and their double-dealing words to the two.

Paimon felt a chill run down her spine.

"What is this?"

While she was lost in thought, she discovered that Lumine seemed to have found something on the defeated Fatui captain, and quickly leaned over.

It was an order from someone called "Palace Inspector" — Natashika.

"The situation of the Inazuma civil war is currently unclear. The longer the war drags on, the more favorable it is for us. We must expand the demand for Delusions among the resistance army and incite the intensity of the war to promote the commanders' determination for a protracted war on both sides."

"Specially request all colleagues to assist the work of Second-Class Maritime Officer Nathan, to cut off the hope of the Sangonomiya army for a quick victory. If there are any accidents, even if it means helping Officer Nathan escape, do not leave any pretext for Fatui infiltration for either side!"

"This is a major matter to ensure the supply of Delusions is secure. Remember! Remember!"

The two who finished reading the orders could not recover for a long time.

"There really is a traitor in the resistance army and the Shogunate army!" Paimon was filled with righteous indignation.

War kills people. For their own ulterior motives, the Fatui wantonly incited war, adding a new layer of hatred between Narukami Island and Watatsumi Island, which should have gotten along well.

Truly detestable!

Lumine was silent; the Fatui's methods were extremely vile and had never changed.

In Mondstadt, they colluded with the Lawrence clan. In Liyue, because the the Liyue Qixing were too upright to be corrupted, perhaps there was also the reason that Childe was relatively open and aboveboard.

Finally, when they reached Inazuma, they became even worse.

"We must go stop them! The one presiding over the big picture must be a Fatui Harbinger!"

This was Lumine's experience.

Whether in Mondstadt or Liyue, Harbingers appeared to execute missions.

Signora and Childe.

Don't know who it would be in Inazuma.

Holding this thought, the two put away the orders and set off forward.

Not long after, just as they entered an empty room without any vigilance, the door behind them suddenly closed automatically, locking them inside.

At the same time, a voice came from a corner in the shadows.

"The guards outside reported that someone broke in. I didn't expect it to be you."

Lumine and Paimon looked up and saw a woman dressed in Mirror Maiden attire, with many Fatui behind her.

"Are you the leader?" Paimon asked with hands on her hips: "Could it be that you are also a Fatui Harbinger?"

"No, I am just a middle-level officer in charge of this place. How could I be mentioned in the same breath as the Harbinger?"

The veiled woman denied it; her tone did not have the ferocity of dealing with intruders, but was rather peaceful.

"Lady Natashika, don't talk nonsense, kill them, don't let them have a chance to escape this place!"

Listening to the Fatui subordinate's words, Lumine was full of question marks.

Where did you get the confidence to say such things?

I am someone who can fight against the Raiden Shogun!

Even if a Harbinger were in front of me, they would likely be defeated as well.

"Just by you lot?"

Her mood was already bad, and under the influence of the Archon's resentment, Lumine rushed up without a word.

In just a few minutes, the Fatui's originally arrogant and tough words gradually changed.

"Don't let them interfere with the plan! Kill them!"

"This guy, is she not afraid of death? How is she so strong!"

"Don't retreat, the Harbinger will be here soon!"

"Ah! Save me!"

Just this?

After settling everyone in a few quick moves, before Lumine could force them to reveal the secret location of the Delusions, she heard a round of applause from above.

"Well done. To be able to find this place, I really should praise you for your perseverance."

The duo followed the sound and looked up, only to see a youth dressed in ronin attire, wearing a strange hat, clapping gently.

"Who are you?" Paimon was very vigilant.

"Hmm, you can call me a Fatui Harbinger, Scaramouche. Oh my, it took so long and so many people died just to get here, it really wasn't easy."

The first sentence he spoke directly sent Lumine's blood pressure to the max.

"You guy!"

Looking at the blonde girl whose anger was constantly rising, the youth calling himself Scaramouche had flickering eyes, sketching a cunning smile.

"What, am I wrong?"

Paimon put her hands on her hips and said: "As long as we destroy this factory and explain the situation to the resistance army and the Shogunate army, they will know that it is the Fatui causing trouble, and the civil war will definitely stop."

"Is that so? Wait until you can leave here safely before talking."

Scaramouche didn't seem to have any intention of wasting words with them, his tone gradually turning cold.

"Hmph, as long as I defeat you, everything will still be in time!"

For the first time, Lumine wanted to kill someone, and this emotion became stronger and stronger.

Holding her long sword, Lumine just intended to guide her elemental energy, but her body felt as if it were receiving interference, unable to circulate smoothly.

At the same time, her brain felt dizzy, and a sense of nausea and vertigo rose from her heart.

Her face turned pale in an instant; Lumine had just taken a step before falling to her knees, unable to move.

"Ah! Lumine, what's wrong with you?"

Paimon was startled, her heart tightening.

She had felt something was wrong with her before, and now it had really come true.

Seeing this, Scaramouche couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Hahaha, what a foolish person, so easy to provoke. Anger is the best food for the Archon's resentment in this factory. It seems your journey can only end here."

Before the words fell, Lumine, who was having big problems, began to flash with pink radiance.

The laughter stopped abruptly, and Scaramouche stared intently at this sudden change.

"This is?"

"Oh my, this little one can't be lost here, so I'll take her away, Mr. Harbinger."

A charming and seductive voice drifted from nowhere, filling the entire space.

Watching the radiance surrounding Lumine and the bewildered Paimon become stronger and stronger, until it was too dazzling to open their eyes.

In just a few seconds, the blinding radiance flashed and vanished, and the two had disappeared from the spot.

Squinting, Scaramouche lowered his hand and looked at the empty space in front of him, saying coldly.

"Meddlesome fox."