Chapter 280

Seeing Su Han pause.

Sangonomiya Kokomi accelerated, and in just a few breaths, she arrived before him.

"Huff... huff... Mr. Su Han, hello... I am the shrine maiden of Watatsumi Island, Sangonomiya Kokomi! I have long heard of your deeds from the newspapers.

May I ask, would you be willing to visit our Watatsumi Island as a guest?

Please rest assured, regarding those soldiers earlier.

I have already punished them!

This time, I am merely inviting you as a guest, I wonder if..."

Facing the invitation from the Five-Star Jellyfish.

Su Han hesitated for a moment before agreeing.

As for why he was going to Watatsumi Island.

It was because he wanted to expand his business there subsequently.

At the same time, the sea train he planned to establish would pass through their jurisdiction.

Making contact in advance now.

Might lead to some discoveries, who knows!

"Very well then, but... the time I can stay is very short, at most half a day..."

"That is enough, half a day is sufficient! On behalf of Watatsumi Island, I welcome your arrival!"

Hearing Su Han's agreement, Sangonomiya Kokomi breathed a sigh of relief, immediately bowing and performing formal greetings.

Her attitude displayed extreme respect!

Yae Miko had actually guessed Su Han's intentions.

Therefore, she did not obstruct his departure.

Perhaps, making this trip.

Could lay the foundation for future mergers.

Meanwhile, Kujou Sara watched Sangonomiya Kokomi invite Su Han, feeling inexplicably unhappy.

"Is that woman trying to win him over?"

The Tengu General felt something was wrong; if Su Han was won over, it seemed they on Narukami Island would be in trouble.

Thus, she quickly found Yae Miko and said, "Lady Guuji Yae, are you just going to watch helplessly as he is won over?"

The latter glanced at her.

"Heh... Do you think I can control Su Han? Don't joke around... Wherever he wants to go, and whatever he wants to do... I cannot stop him, understand? Alright, I am tired too.

Leave matters here to you.

I should return to rest...

Ha... I'm getting sleepy!

Bai Bai..."

Yae Miko transformed into lightning and flew towards Mt. Yougou.

On Natlan Beach.

Only Kujou Sara remained, staring blankly.

However, a sound from afar brought her back to her senses.

She still had tasks to complete.

As for Su Han's matter.

She felt she needed to report it in detail upon returning.

Crossing the deep trench that had just been slashed open.

Su Han arrived at the other side of Natlan Beach.

Those soldiers who had attacked without authorization were all tied up.

Following Su Han's gaze, Sangonomiya Kokomi hurriedly explained, "These soldiers violated military regulations and should receive fifty strokes with military rods, but considering the current situation is somewhat delicate.

We can only execute half the punishment for now!

Mr. Su Han, what would you do if you encountered such a situation?"

"What to do? Heh... Kaedehara Kazuha, come tell her... what our military regulations are!"

"Those who disobey military orders, regardless of any circumstances, shall be executed without mercy!!!"

"What?"

Sangonomiya Kokomi was startled.

She had never expected.

That Su Han would be so ruthless.

Executing without mercy at the slightest disagreement.

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This was a bit too cruel.

"Sir... this... this is too inhumane, perhaps the soldiers were merely bewitched, people make mistakes after all..."

Looking at Sangonomiya Kokomi, who could not accept this.

Su Han sneered, "Once one becomes a soldier, they are no longer ordinary people! Obeying military regulations is what they should do, take today's incident for example.

Just a group of low-ranking soldiers.

Actually ignored their superiors and acted arbitrarily.

Then, when major incidents occur.

Who would bear the responsibility?

Do you even know that Lei Shen was nearby just now? The other party could slay Orobas with a single slash, and now that Tatarasuna has exploded, she is already in a foul mood.

And yet they dare to add fuel to the fire.

Do they think their lives are not long enough?

If Lei Shen, in her extreme rage, heads to Watatsumi Island, who will be held responsible for those killed?

Would one also say:

"I never thought such things would happen."

As a soldier, if he does not even know how to obey orders, should he not be executed?

When he became a soldier,

he should have understood

that obeying orders is what he ought to do.”

Facing Su Han’s words,

Sangonomiya Kokomi felt utterly shocked.

At the same time, a wave of fear washed over her.

Yes, the soldiers acted arbitrarily, and she knew they had not received orders.

But in Lei Shen’s eyes,

it was completely different.

If the other party believed that the incident at Tatarasuna was related to Watatsumi Island,

then matters would become very serious.

For a moment, Sangonomiya Kokomi was drenched in cold sweat, clearly frightened no small amount.

Her knowledge, gained from reading military texts,

when faced with today’s events,

felt completely inadequate!

Entering the military camp,

Sangonomiya Kokomi knelt on the ground, personally serving tea to Su Han.

Only then did she ask cautiously, “Is there really no other way besides killing?”

If possible,

she truly did not want to kill those people from Watatsumi Island.

Hearing this, Su Han shook his head and said, “If they dare to act alone today without suffering any punishment, tomorrow they will dare to continue doing so.

They even dare to declare publicly that this is your order!

As a ruler, you must possess your own authority; if you are reluctant to kill, then wait for misfortune—these soldiers... will only bring you endless trouble.

Even the people of Watatsumi Island will look down on you... they will only think you are a coward." Guang.

Secretly spreading rumors of conflict.

Unauthorized incitement of soldiers' emotions.

Even leading troops on arbitrary sorties.

These were all actions taken by the Watatsumi Island soldiers.

Even after the Shogunate later reached a reconciliation with them, some felt unwilling to accept it and sought to assassinate Kujou Sara to tear up such agreements.

To let the war continue.

Because those soldiers believed.

If there is no war.

What does the effort of their ancestors amount to?

Hearing Su Han's words, Sangonomiya Kokomi fell silent; she was a kind-hearted young lady.

Precisely because of this.

She was unwilling to have slaughter!

But... fate had pushed her into the position of a ruler.

An existence capable of controlling the fates of countless people on Watatsumi Island.

However, not everyone can be a ruler.

For example, the former Salt Archon.

It was precisely because she was too gentle that she ended up... dying in an incredibly miserable way!!!

Unable to even control those under her command.

And what more could be said.

Managing things like a child's game would only allow these individuals to amplify the ambition in their hearts, just like the Tenryou Commission back then.

They had already been blinded by the ambitions within their hearts.

Sangonomiya Kokomi raised her head and forced a smile: "Is that so... I understand. For the happiness of Watatsumi Island, I will strive to fulfill my duties well."

"May I ask you one more thing.

How do you view the situation of my 'Five-Zero-Zero' group in Inazuma... I mean, between Watatsumi Island and Narukami Island!"

"They will eventually be unified anyway. No matter how you struggle, it is merely like a mantis trying to stop a chariot! Without the protection of a god, you should recognize your status early on.

Thereby guiding your subjects.

To reduce war.

The Thunder God Baal did not go to Watatsumi Island because she permitted you to continue worshipping Orobas, but... what did you do?

You destroyed her divine statue.

You overturned the Shogunate.

You wanted to break away for independence!

You even conspired with the Fatui. Do you think... how long the other side can tolerate you!

As the mastermind, you must bear the primary responsibility!

The other side gave face to Orobas, yet you betrayed her trust... I must say, Sangonomiya Kokomi.

That the people of Watatsumi Island really are not afraid of death.

After the Tatarasuna incident, if the Thunder God comes... she will definitely eliminate all dissenters. Kill one if there is one, kill a thousand if there are a thousand... do not blame the other party for being ruthless.

If it were me.

I would act even more ruthlessly. All rebels would be enslaved for generations..."

Su Han finished expressing his views.

Silently drinking his tea.

Meanwhile, Mo Na beside him looked at Sangonomiya Kokomi.

At this moment, the other party's face was pale; it seemed she was quite frightened.

However, she felt that Su Han was not wrong.

The Thunder God is not truly foolish.

She is merely giving Watatsumi Island a chance.

If you do not live up to expectations, then I'm sorry!

The god of Inazuma is her!

When the thunder of annihilation falls.

What does Watatsumi Island amount to?

It will only be mercilessly slaughtered.

Sangonomiya Kokomi, who had always been immersed in her role as a strategist, playing games like children, finally woke up.

She thought that by relying on her own efforts.

She could secure happiness for Watatsumi Island.

Little did she know that this resistance was fundamentally nothing but a joke.

It both added inexplicable confidence to the foolish people of Watatsumi Island and plunged Inazuma into civil strife. In the eyes of those Fatui.

The more chaotic this country becomes, the better.

Ideally, never having a day of peace.

Originally hoping her idol would provide guidance.

Instead, she received a bolt from the blue.

Sangonomiya Kokomi really couldn't hold it together anymore.

She burst into tears, wailing pitifully.

Looking at the grieving young woman, Su Han sighed, "Don't blame me for being ruthless; this is a burden you must bear... Even if I don't say it, you will face this in the future."

"No... Mr., I was too naive. You are not wrong... According to the records from back then, the people of Watatsumi Island could indeed sacrifice to Lord Orobash.

But later, for some unknown reason,

resentment persisted, leading to an explosion of conflict one day.

In the end, they overthrew the Shogunate...

If the Raiden Shogun were to come, we would truly have no ability to resist..."

Sangonomiya Kokomi wiped her tears.

She felt that all her previous efforts

might just look like childish games

in the eyes of that General.

The more she thought about it, the harder she cried.

Mo Na came to Su Han's side and asked quietly, "Shouldn't you comfort her? It's so pitiful seeing her cry like that..."

"No need. This is what she should endure as the current Human Divine Maiden. Crying is a good thing... Just let it out!"

The Five-Star Jellyfish was actually feeling quite awkward now.

The soldiers did not respect her.

The situation on the island was entirely focused on revenge.

But what do you have to fight with?

There aren't even mines for mining.

Are you going to fight the Shogunate's soldiers with wooden pickaxes?

Don't be ridiculous.

About half an hour later.

Sangonomiya Kokoni finally stopped crying. She raised her head and asked, "My lord... What should I do? I feel so lost... If the people of Watatsumi Island all surrender,

then there would be nothing left for me, the Divine Maiden, to do."