Chapter 277: A Long Conversation Between Raiden Ei and Su Han, and Curses from the Fox Shrine Maiden

"What are you two..."

Looking at the ambiguous posture of the two.

Yae Miko felt her brain couldn't process it.

Just a moment ago, they were shouting about fighting and killing.

How did they end up hugging each other now?

Facing the incredulous gaze of the trashy fox.

Raiden Ei looked at the man in her arms and said calmly, "He used those reckless techniques repeatedly; he is somewhat exhausted now."

"However, before I hand him over to you,"

"I have some questions I want to ask..."

Darkness swallowed everything from all directions.

The surrounding space shattered continuously.

A shock struck Yae Miko's heart; realizing Ei was taking the other party into the Plane of Euthymia, she hurriedly shouted, "Hey... you don't plan to slash him again, do you?"

"Su Han won't be able to take it."

She hadn't even finished speaking.

Su Han and Raiden Ei had already vanished.

Yae Miko said irritably, "This guy... why does she listen to advice less and less... What should I do if she really slashes Su Han?"

Although anxious,

she could not enter the Plane of Euthymia either.

Unless there was a token to rely on.

But... who knew such a thing would happen.

Now she could only hope Ei would be rational.

And stop doing anything rash.

Inside the Plane of Euthymia.

Su Han did not see Ei floating in the air.

He was still being held by someone.

"Can you get down now?"

"Uh... okay."

Hearing the other person's words, how could Su Han fail to react?

The one holding him

was clearly Raiden Ei herself.

No wonder she smelled so good.

Letting go of her waist, Su Han stood firmly on the ground.

At this moment, a blanket appeared on the ground.

"Sit. This time I won't slash you; instead, there are some things I want to ask you..."

Facing Raiden Ei's invitation,

Su Han naturally wouldn't stand on ceremony.

He sat down directly.

Looking at the calm-faced Lei Shen, he pondered for a moment and asked, "Are you questioning your previous decision?"

"Yes!" Raiden Ei nodded slowly, then spoke: "Although I very much do not want to admit it... I indeed have some doubts now, and I wish to hear your opinion."

That day, she had not exerted her full strength.

The resolve in her heart was no longer so firm.

And up until today.

Seeing Su Han risk his life so recklessly to save Inazuma.

Her thoughts underwent a significant change.

She even felt a desire to listen.

To how the other party viewed Inazuma and her national policy.

At the same time, Raiden Ei... also wanted to understand.

What exactly made the man who held supreme power in two countries so special.

Facing Lei Shen's inquiry.

Su Han had long anticipated this.

"Although I don't want to discourage you, but... the fact that Inazuma has become this way today is inextricably linked to your evasion!

The Sakoku Decree...

Sounds good when spoken of.

But have you ever considered that preventing external supplies from entering Inazuma causes great suffering for the people here?

Layers of thunderstorms.

No one from other countries can enter.

Prices continue to rise, and because of your self-imposed blockade.

It has caused your own subordinates to become arrogant.

Excessive inflation.

Only leads people to lose themselves.

It also prevents growth, like a frog in a well...

But have you ever thought about it.

When Khaenri'ah was in turmoil, to protect this land.

Those who stood before the enemy.

Were Toratsune... were Kitsune Saiguu... it was everyone fighting with their lives that protected Inazuma.

Now those people are gone; if calamity strikes again.

Who else can block it?

Relying on that Tengu who has not yet grown?

Or perhaps, that fellow Yae Miko..."

Hearing these words, Raiden Ei's fingers slowly clenched.

Now she only had herself!

The Tengu could handle ordinary people, but facing calamity would only result in something like today.

And Yae Miko.

That trash fox might be good at playing political games.

Her strength is far inferior to Kitsune Saiguu's.

Raiden Ei calmed her breathing and said, "You... continue..."

"The Sakoku Decree cannot make the country progress because you do not trust your followers.

Then the Vision Hunt Decree... is the final straw that extinguishes Inazuma's hope.

Those powerful individuals possessing Visions.

Had their power stripped by you.

It seems the nation is static.

But... without the strong ones with Visions, the rats within the country can act recklessly.

Today the Fatui dared to blow up Tatarasuna.

Tomorrow they will dare to destroy Yashiori Island...

The day after tomorrow they will dare to slaughter freely within your city!!

Is an Inazuma with only you left truly fulfilling your promise to your sister?

Wake up!!!

If you want true eternity.

Then you must constantly grow.

Cultivate your own people.

Let them become the cornerstone of Inazuma; look at Liyue now, then look at Mondstadt.

I dare say... no matter how strong the enemy.

They will raise their weapons and dedicate their lives..."

Hearing Su Han's heartfelt words.

Lei Shen in front of him remained silent for a long while before asking, "Is it true?"

"I knew you wouldn't believe it! Come see my evidence... originally prepared for the future, but I didn't expect... the incident at Tatarasuna to happen today."

Su Han took out the Shadow-Keeping Stone.

He played back one by one the intelligence gathered by Yae Miko’s covert shinobi.

In the footage, the commoners of Inazuma were discussing recent events.

Due to the Sakoku Decree.

Coupled with the oppression from the two major Yashiro Commission families.

Many had already gone without food.

Consequently, they could only work in Delusion factories or mine on Yashiori Island.

It could be said their lives were extremely miserable.

As for Tatarasuna, there was no need to elaborate; the Tenryou Commission exploited merchants externally and oppressed the people internally.

The populace was living in dire straits.

Yet even so, no message could reach the Raiden Shogun.

Because these two families held all the power!

Even though the Yashiro Commission desperately wanted to abolish the Vision Hunt Decree and the Sakoku Decree.

The two other Commissions would stop them at all costs.

And whenever Eternity was mentioned, the Raiden Shogun would subconsciously agree.

Effectively, she was being deceived.

Of course, the tragedy did not end there.

The war between the Shogunate and Watatsumi Island also became one of the flashpoints.

Delusions.

They drained the lifespan of Inazuma’s citizens.

A very evil device.

Now it was being applied to the soldiers of the two great families.

Who was reaping the benefits?

That’s right!

It was the Fatui!!!

Those soldiers who died were innocent!

But they believed they were fighting for the Thunder God.

Watching those whose lifespans were drained by Delusions, turning into old men with hair as white as snow.

Raiden Ei’s anger soared to the heavens.

She wished she could tear those people apart!