kvmb Chapter 263 This is all an act.
Chapter 263 This is all an act.
This trip to Haiji Island really put Shiraki through a lot.
After leaving Umijima Island, Shiraki made a detour to Narukami Island.
The situation on Haiji Island is now on track, and Shiraki will need to discuss things further with the magistrate.
Furthermore, the Lantern Festival is in Liyue in a couple of days, so I'll take this opportunity to buy some fireworks from the Inazuma Arms Chief.
...
Kamisato Yashiki.
The guard at the gate had some recollection of Bai Mu, and after Bai Mu explained his purpose, he immediately went to report to him.
In the reception room, Shiraki and Ayaka Kamisato sat facing each other.
"Mr. Bai, I'm so sorry."
“My brother has been unable to get away lately because he has to deal with Thomas’s matter and some of the follow-up effects.”
"May I ask what brings you here today?"
"If it's something important, I'll ask my brother to come and discuss it with you in detail."
“If it’s not something urgent, you can just tell me directly.”
Looking at the slightly nervous Ayaka Kamisato in front of him, Shiraki gently shook his head.
"It's nothing too important. Just tell your brother when the time comes."
Although Shiraki felt that the national seclusion edict and the eye-hunting edict should be important matters for the Kamisato family, he still felt that it was better to chat with Kamisato Ayaka than to chat with a grown man.
At least she's pleasing to the eye.
"Alright, Mr. Bai, please go ahead."
Hearing that it wasn't a big deal, Ayaka Kamisato secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
If it's something important, she doesn't think she can handle it.
"It concerns the Eye Hunting Edict and the Isolation Edict."
"I've already spoken with the people on Haizhi Island. I'll come to Inazuma in a while to help you resolve these two issues. You need to be prepared before then."
As soon as Shiraki finished speaking, Ayaka Kamisato immediately stood up.
"Mr. Bai, I'm so sorry, I need to inform my brother about this immediately. Please wait here for a moment."
Giving Shiraki an apologetic look, Ayaka Kamisato quickly left the reception room.
She didn't keep Shiraki waiting long before Ayato Kamisato was brought over.
"Mr. Bai, I am very sorry that I was unable to greet you in person."
As soon as he came up, Ayato Kamisato bowed slightly and apologized to Shiraki.
Although Shiraki didn't feel he needed to apologize, he still waved his hand to indicate that it was alright.
"Sit down, let's get down to business first."
After the siblings, Ayato and Ayaka, were seated, Shiraki spoke again:
"I will come to help you deal with the Eye Hunting Order and the Isolation Order in a while. You should prepare in advance."
Looking at Shiraki's somewhat casual demeanor, Ayato Kamisato's heart could not remain calm.
"Mr. Bai, what should we do?"
Ayato Kamisato did not question the veracity of Shiraki's words, because he felt that given Shiraki's status, if he could say such a thing, he must already be absolutely certain.
"After a while, the rebels will launch a counterattack on Narukami Island, and then General Raiden will be defeated as a result."
"The problem with the Eye Hunting Order will be raised by the rebels, and all you need to do is point out the drawbacks of the isolation order when General Thunder is defeated."
Hearing Shiraki's nonchalant words, Ayato Kamisato felt that something was off.
He always felt that, according to Bai Mu, General Lei Dian's defeat was somewhat out of place.
It's like...
It's as if they had planned this in advance.
"Mr. Bai, even if we had pointed out the drawbacks of the isolationist policy back then, the General might not have lifted it directly, would he?"
After Shiraki finished speaking, Ayaka Kamisato chimed in with a question.
To this question, Shiraki simply smiled and shook his head.
"Don't worry, she'll listen."
"The idea to lift the Eye Hunting Order and the Isolation Order was Thor's idea, and General Thunder was powerless to stop it."
Upon hearing this, a flash of inspiration struck Ayato Kamisato.
After hearing Bai Mu's words, he had already grasped the general idea.
It's likely that Bai Mu and that Thor have already conspired together, and resolving the Eye Hunt Order and the Lockdown Order is just a show they put on.
As for why they didn't just cancel the agreement directly, but instead had to stage this whole thing, Ayato Kamisato could probably guess some of the reasons.
"Alright, that's all for now, I should go."
"Mr. Bai has come all this way, won't you stay here for a few more days?"
"No, the Lantern Festival is coming up soon in Liyue. If I stay here any longer, I'll miss it."
"That's the most important festival in Liyue all year round. It would be a shame to miss it."
Bai Mu waved his hand and casually asked:
"Would you like to go take a look? I can take you."
"It just so happens that some of your relatives in Inazuma are also celebrating the festival there. They can bring you back when you come back."
Upon hearing this, the two siblings exchanged a glance.
A fleeting glint of longing flashed in Ayaka Kamisato's eyes, but it was caught by the sharp-eyed Ayato Kamisato.
Due to the Eye Hunting Edict and the National Lockdown Edict, even on holidays in Inazuma, the festive atmosphere is not strong.
Having grown up in this kind of atmosphere, Ayaka Kamisato naturally longed for the Lantern Festival in Liyue, which was said to be a cause for celebration throughout the land.
However, even though she really wanted to go to Liyue to experience the legendary Lantern Festival, the situation on Inazuma's side didn't allow her to be so willful.
"Mr. Bai, if it's not too much trouble..."
"Mr. Bai, thank you for your kindness, but we have many things to take care of here, so we can't come over."
Ayato Kamisato had wanted Shiraki to see if he could bring Ayaka Kamisato along to relax, but to his surprise, Ayaka Kamisato directly refused on his behalf.
Looking at his younger sister's resolute gaze, Ayato Kamisato suddenly felt a pang of heartache.
"Alright then, I'll be leaving now."
Although he could see the longing in Ayaka Kamisato's eyes, Shiraki had no choice but to accept since she had already refused.
After all, his relationship with the Kamisato family was just so-so. Although he had a good impression of the characters in the story, that was not a reason for him to kidnap others to Liyue for the festival.
"Ah~"
Watching Shiraki's departing figure, Ayato Kamisato sighed softly.
......
Naganohara Fireworks Shop.
The place wasn't as lively as Bai Mu had imagined; instead, it felt rather deserted.
"Hey, do you still sell fireworks here?"
Bai Mu asked a question to a middle-aged man who looked older than his age sitting in front of a fireworks shop.
The middle-aged man looked at Bai Mu with a puzzled expression, but did not answer.
Seeing this, Shiraki repeated what he had just said.
"Hey buddy, are you here to sell fireworks?"
"I'm sorry, my father has some hearing problems, he probably didn't hear what you said."
At that moment, a lively figure in red walked out of the fireworks shop. She gave Shiraki an apologetic smile and invited him into the shop.