Chapter 281

"No... you're wrong again! There are actually many things you can do. By giving up power, you could actually... secure more benefits for the people of Watatsumi Island!"

Watatsumi Island has an excellent geographical location.

The scenery is even more beautiful.

Not only are there numerous corals nearby, but also beautiful pearls.

If the sea train opens in the future, you could completely turn this island into a tourist holy land.

You could even promote that couples who get engaged here will receive the blessing of the Raiden Shogun.

As a miko, you should strive for happiness for your people.

Since the Raiden Shogun protects your safety,

why still cling to war?

Earn more Mora to enrich your own lives.

Or even make your subjects more prosperous.

No need to worry about food and clothing every day, no need to dwell on hatred every day.

This is what you should be doing... Moreover, as far as I know... the people of Watatsumi Island are actually very good swimmers.

They could perfectly serve as tour guides.

Guiding foreign travelers.

To come sightseeing..."

Under Su Han's description.

Sangonomiya Kokomi gradually found her mind captivated.

His words were straightforward and aligned with her inner thoughts.

Why fight wars?

Wouldn't it be better to develop properly?

With money in the pockets of the common people.

Living happy days.

Isn't that enough?

Moreover, Watatsumi Island is truly, truly beautiful, and pearls are so abundant that every household treats them like ordinary stones to play with.

Why not sell them?

There are thunderstorms outside.

And Lidao exploits them.

The pearls simply cannot be sold.

But if the thunderstorms disappear and the sea train opens.

Then Watatsumi Island holds a geographical advantage.

It would be incredibly profitable.

Having seen the revenue of Yingxiang City, Sangonomiya Kokomi understood just how terrifyingly huge profits convenient transportation could bring!

Moreover, their Watatsumi Island is really poor.

The people in those villages.

Can't even afford to wear a single nice piece of clothing.

Yet they shout about revenge all day...

In her eyes, they were truly brain-damaged.

Su Han continued, "Watatsumi Island is close to Liyue. Without the interference of thunderstorms, it takes basically one hour to arrive. Consider it yourself.

Our sea train is already established in the outer sea.

It's just that we can't enter because of the thunderstorms!

People controlled by hatred can no longer be considered human.

They are monsters of hatred..."

"Yes, I also agree with your philosophy... The people of our Watatsumi Island are indeed controlled by hatred. Today's chat has enlightened me greatly.

Please allow me to address you as: Teacher Su!

Thank you for awakening me.

What you said is very correct; Watatsumi Island shouldn't be like this, it should aspire to a better tomorrow.

This conversation has benefited me immensely."

Sangonomiya Kokomi touched her head to the ground.

This was the highest form of respect in Inazuma.

Although today's conversation was quite uncomfortable.

It also enlightened her greatly.

Hearing this, Su Han smiled and said, "Actually, I have my own interests too, but... the situation on Watatsumi Island certainly cannot continue going wrong."

"Yes, next I will arrange someone to take you to tour Watatsumi Island. Because I will have to excuse myself for a while..."

Looking at the determined gaze of the five-star jellyfish.

Su Han could roughly guess.

What she was about to do next.

So, he nodded and said, "Alright... then I'll leave it to you... It's my first time coming to Watatsumi Island..."

After watching Su Han and the others depart.

Sangonomiya Kokomi said to the side room, "Gorou, do you know what to do?"

"Yes, Lady Sangonomiya! I understand..."

In the room next door.

Gorou's eyes were cold.

He slowly walked out of the room.

For the future of Watatsumi Island, he had to be ruthless!

Only in this way.

Could he save the situation on Watatsumi Island.

Su Han's words not only made Sangonomiya Kokomi come to her senses.

But also brought him back to clarity.

After all, they were both people of Inazuma.

The past was already dust in history.

The future of Watatsumi Island should now be rewritten by their hands.

At this moment, inside the barracks.

The soldiers who had been beaten with twenty-five military rods looked miserable one by one. 5.4

Some even wore expressions of hatred.

"Hmph... If Lord Gorou and Lady Sangonomiya had acted together, they could have definitely killed that Tengu General!"

"Don't say that... They are all cowards! How dare they act? We are the hope of Watatsumi Island..."

"I heard before that Lady Sangonomiya Kokomi tried to negotiate peace many times. I really don't understand, if we negotiate, where is our dignity?"

"Exactly, the hatred between Watatsumi Island and Narukami Island can never be reconciled!"

"Yes, otherwise our ancestors' efforts would have been in vain, and even the brothers who died before would have died for nothing...."

"By the way, Boss Takahashi... Why don't we take action again tonight? I heard there is a lot of precious Tamahagane steel at Tatara Suma. If we can find some from the ruins.

Then we could definitely forge many powerful weapons!"

"Well said, but unfortunately... Lady Sangonomiya does not allow us to go out. Nor does she allow unauthorized movement..."

"Tch, it's just taking military rods. As long as we get the Tamahagane steel, who dares to object..."

Everyone discussed heatedly.

Someone even suggested attacking the Kujou Encampment under cover of night.

After all, they had saved so many people.

They were extremely exhausted.

Gorou outside the door, hearing the reckless discussion, slowly pushed open the main door.

"I never imagined your thoughts could be so terrifying..."

"Lord Sangonomiya has devoted herself entirely to Watatsumi Island, working tirelessly until the late hours of the night, yet you continue to sabotage her plans for the sake of [hatred]."

"You are truly disappointing!"

When Gorou's voice echoed in the room.

Everyone was startled.

No one had expected it.

That this General would be eavesdropping right outside.

"G...General Gorou, why have you come..."

"General Gorou..."

"General Gorou, what brings you here with your men? Haven't we already been punished?"

Looking at Gorou's displeased expression.

A chill ran through everyone's hearts.

Combined with his words just now.

They all harbored a bad premonition.

Hearing this, Gorou said coldly, "Naturally, to punish you further! Adding to your crimes: secretly inciting conflict between factions, slandering Lord Sangonomiya...

And even refusing to correct your mistakes, sneaking out at night to launch surprise attacks.

It is blatant disregard for law and discipline!

We are soldiers!

But scum like you are unworthy to serve as soldiers of Watatsumi Island... Guards, seize them..."

"Yes!"

At Gorou's command.

The guards rushed forward.

Because they had used Delusions, these soldiers were already depleted of stamina.

They were captured in mere moments.

In less than ten minutes.

Everyone in the room was killed.

Gorou looked at the corpses of his compatriots and addressed everyone, "This is not over... Continue!!! From now on, anyone who disobeys orders will be executed without mercy..."

"Yes! General Gorou..."

That day, blood stained the twelfth military barracks.

More than five hundred people were killed!

As those soldiers watched the bodies being carried out, they stood frozen in place.

They had not seen such heavy casualties even on the battlefield.

Yet today, Sangonomiya Kokomi had taught them a lesson!

Those who disobey orders.

Will be executed without mercy!

Otherwise, do not serve as soldiers!

Such an iron-blooded style was initially unsettling.

But... because of Sangonomiya Kokomi's decisive ruthlessness, not a single person dared to oppose her.

In the room of the military barracks.

Sangonomiya Kokomi sat with her eyes closed, concentrating, unknown what she was thinking.

After a while, Gorou pushed the door open and entered.

"Lord Sangonomiya, from those soldiers' rooms, we searched and found many letters colluding with the Fatui. Among them, those ringleaders were all traitors...

Each had received considerable amounts of Mora.

Moreover, just as Mr. Su Han stated, the side effects of Delusions are severe.

An autopsy was performed on the deceased.

Their vitality had been completely drained..."

Hearing this.

Sangonomiya Kokomi suddenly opened her eyes, looking at the intelligence Gorou presented, and said expressionlessly, "The Fatui... I knew it was them!!!"

Don't let her constant use of strategy scrolls make her seem dull.

That was merely because Sangonomiya Kokomi lacked real-world experience.

In reality, she was not foolish.

With Su Han's hint, how could she not suspect something was amiss among the soldiers?

As a result, this investigation.

Confirmed that there were indeed Fatui spies within, not just one.

The enemy had even infiltrated down to the minor officers.

It appeared that those people had exploited the Fatui.

In truth, it was merely a scheme by the Fatui.

Gorou said with a sorrowful expression, "All those who used Delusions suffered significant bodily damage. Some, even in their teens, aged as if they were forty...

What should we do?

Lord Sangonomiya..."

"Announce the news first! Otherwise, the soldiers might think I am killing people at will just to establish my authority. Also, warn them again... if they dare to disobey orders."

"There is only one path: death."

"Yes!"

Gorou walked out and gathered all the soldiers.

Everyone thought he was going to kill someone again.

They appeared extremely nervous.

But Gorou instead revealed the letter in his hand.

"Perhaps you were afraid just now because I killed many of our compatriots, but do you know? These people not only disobeyed orders, but even despised Lady Sangonomiya!"

"Moreover, they are spies for the Fatui."

"Delusions are harmful to the human body!"

"The Fatui constantly stir up trouble, only to make more people hate each other, so they can profit from the chaos..."

Hearing his speech.

And with the letters as evidence.

The crowd finally understood.

Those people who were always full of hateful rhetoric in daily life.

Were actually traitors corrupted by the Fatui.

Their goal was to make them fight the Shogunate, ensuring they would never have peace.

Because this benefited the Fatui's operations.

"But, Lord Gorou... does that mean we should cease hostilities with the Shogunate..."

Finally, a soldier bravely asked.

He was a capable and battle-hardened soldier.

And also a veteran in his thirties.

Facing his question, Gorou retorted, "You hate the Shogunate, right?"

"Yes, Lord Gorou... because the Raiden Shogun killed our God! She made us lose our faith, and even occupied our land. This hatred, I will not forget even after a hundred years."

"Oh? Is that so..." Gorou sneered coldly upon hearing this: "Then, may I ask, when you destroyed the statues of the Raiden Shogun, did she get angry?"

Instantly, the entire field fell silent.

Gorou looked around and said, "I was once blinded by hatred too, but.... we are the defeated! Lord Orobas has long been dead..."