Yoimiya blinked.
She wasn’t sure whether Raiden Saku genuinely intended to deal with her or was merely teasing.
“But…
but…” Yoimiya suddenly steeled herself and voiced her true thoughts: “But the Vision Hunt Decree is unpopular!” Raiden Saku inwardly regarded Yoimiya more highly, though his expression remained unchanged: “Oh?
You dare say the Vision Hunt Decree is unpopular right before me, the Raiden Shogun’s younger brother?!
This is practically openly defying Shogun-sama right in front of me!” “But it’s the truth!” As everyone knew, one of Yoimiya’s characteristics was being talkative.
At this moment, she argued earnestly, striving to convince Raiden Saku: “Saku-sama, I’m just an ordinary girl selling fireworks in the marketplace.
I don’t understand the plans of those important figures at all.
I have no idea what Shogun-sama is thinking either.
I’m even less clear about why Shogun-sama suddenly implemented the Sakoku Decree and Vision Hunt Decree!
However, precisely because I’m an ordinary girl, one of the common people, I can genuinely feel that the Sakoku Decree and Vision Hunt Decree are wrong!
The Vision Hunt Decree goes without saying – this policy is most unfriendly to us Vision holders!
Visions, to us, symbolize wishes, symbolize power, symbolize those beautiful things we must never forget!
Only wishes, only wishes and hopes cannot be taken away!
Even…
even Shogun-sama cannot!
As for the Tenryou Commission claiming that Vision holders endanger Inazuma’s stability and hinder Shogun-sama’s eternity…
I don’t understand what Shogun-sama’s eternity entails.
But do Vision holders really endanger Inazuma’s stability?
I don’t think so!
Perhaps some Vision holders might.
But most Vision holders like us are walking the path to fulfill our wishes, living our lives diligently!
How could we endanger Inazuma’s stability?
And the Sakoku Decree!
This policy is also unreasonable!
I believe that communicating with the outside world helps us understand ourselves better, and external communication also benefits Inazuma’s development!
Closing off the country because of concerns that external influences might affect Inazuma’s eternity…
I think…
I think this is like giving up eating for fear of choking!
I don’t understand matters of state, but I know well the lives of us common folk.
The Sakoku Decree seriously affects all of us!
Like how the Kiminami Boutique can no longer import silk from Liyue.
The Netsuke no Gen Crafts can’t obtain foreign goods.
Konda Village’s dyes can’t be sold abroad.
Including our family’s fireworks that can no longer be exported!
These matters deeply impact our lives and businesses, making life increasingly difficult for us common people!
So many terrible things, so many worsening situations have occurred since the Vision Hunt Decree and Sakoku Decree were implemented.
Saku-sama, you hold a high position and have traveled abroad.
Your perspective and breadth of mind must be much broader than mine.
You must also recognize the harm of the Sakoku Decree and Vision Hunt Decree, right?
So, can you understand us?
Can you agree with us?” Raiden Saku couldn’t get a word in edgewise during Yoimiya’s impassioned speech.
But he had to admit that Yoimiya, being so earnest, shone brilliantly, and her words were incredibly compelling.
Unexpectedly, what started as Yoimiya merely seeking special treatment from him—asking Raiden Saku to turn a blind eye and show leniency—gradually evolved into her persuading Raiden Saku to help abolish the Vision Hunt Decree and Sakoku Decree.
After voicing her truest thoughts, Yoimiya stared unblinkingly at Raiden Saku, her eyes filled with anticipation.
She hoped this elder brother figure who had once cared for her would be moved and convinced by her words.
After all, he was Shogun-sama’s younger brother, someone who held significant weight and high status in her heart.
If she could persuade him, it would be truly wonderful!
She didn’t expect Saku-sama to openly oppose the Vision Hunt Decree and Sakoku Decree.
She only hoped he would advise Shogun-sama and ask her to listen to the voices of common people like them!
Faced with Yoimiya’s earnest gaze, Raiden Saku could no longer keep up his pretense.
He stopped wearing a stern expression and instead smiled gently, becoming approachable again—just like the “Brother Saku” Yoimiya remembered.
“As expected of Yoimiya, daring to speak your mind so directly even in front of me.
To be honest, I also disagree with the Vision Hunt Decree and Sakoku Decree!” Raiden Saku’s words filled Yoimiya with delight, her golden eyes sparkling brightly.
“Really!?
Saku-sama also opposes the Vision Hunt Decree and Sakoku Decree?” Raiden Saku’s expression turned serious as he nodded slowly.
“Yes.
Over the years, I’ve traveled extensively across Teyvat.
When I reached Sumeru, I suddenly heard that Inazuma was about to enact something called the Sakoku Decree and Vision Hunt Decree.
At the time, I believed these two policies would bring disaster to the nation and its people, harming Inazuma!
I couldn’t tolerate such a situation, so I immediately ended my journey and rushed back to Inazuma.
I returned precisely to resolve these matters!” Yoimiya’s eyes grew even brighter.
“Really!?” “Really!
I’m not lying to you.
Moreover… since returning to Inazuma, I’ve noticed certain things and have a rough idea of who the mastermind is.” Hearing this, Yoimiya grew somewhat confused and even alarmed.
“Mastermind?
Aren’t the Vision Hunt Decree and Sakoku Decree enacted by Shogun-sama?” “They were indeed enacted by Shogun-sama, but not out of her true intentions.
I suspect there are vile individuals around Shogun-sama manipulating her—she’s been deceived by treacherous officials.” “Vile individuals?
Treacherous officials?” Following this line of thought, Yoimiya instinctively recalled the Tenryou Commission and Kanjou Commission.
It couldn’t be helped—among the Tri-Commission, only the Yashiro Commission left a favorable impression on Yoimiya.
As for the other two commissions… To be honest, it wasn’t just Yoimiya; most ordinary Inazumans didn’t think highly of them either.
So, the moment Raiden Saku mentioned vile individuals and treacherous officials, these two commissions immediately came to Yoimiya’s mind.
But if even the Tenryou Commission and Kanjou Commission among the Tri-Commission had become vile and treacherous… Then the entirety of Inazuma… the entire Shogunate… Raiden Saku continued: “If it were merely vile individuals deceiving and treacherous officials causing trouble, that would be one thing.
The main issue is that these villains and traitors dare to stir up chaos because… they have support from external forces!
These treacherous officials and vile individuals have colluded with external powers, bringing calamity to Inazuma, deceiving the ruler, and plunging the land into misery and despair!
The current state of Inazuma can only be described as beset by internal strife and external threats!” Listening to Raiden Saku’s words, Yoimiya’s expression completely fell.
My god!
It turns out there are not only internal issues but also infiltration by external forces!
If that’s really the case, then the description “internal troubles and external threats” is absolutely fitting.
If that’s really the case…
Inazuma’s situation is truly not optimistic!
Heavens!
Just thinking about this puts so much pressure on me!
I’m just an ordinary girl selling fireworks, why do I need to know these things?
There’s nothing I can change anyway!
And so, the originally lively and cheerful girl became worried and dejected, completely deflated.
Seeing Yoimiya in this state, Raiden Saku couldn’t help but laugh, gently pinching her cheek: “What are you, a little girl, worrying about?
I’m here!
Didn’t I just say that the reason I rushed back to Inazuma in such a hurry was precisely to resolve Inazuma’s internal troubles and external threats!
Others might not be able to clean up Inazuma’s current mess, but I can!
Whether it’s resolving internal conflicts, eliminating external threats, or dealing with my Shogun sister – I’ll take care of it all!
Yoimiya, rest assured, I promise you that after returning to Tenshukaku, I’ll start taking action immediately.
First, I’ll address the internal troubles and external threats, then abolish the Vision Hunt Decree and Sakoku Decree, and finally gradually restore Inazuma’s economy and people’s livelihood.
These things can’t be rushed – I’ll proceed step by step with careful planning.”