Inazuma City, the Tenshukaku.
The Raiden Shogun, who had been handling affairs inside the tower, suddenly looked up at the Tenshukaku's main door.
Just then, a knock came from outside.
"Enter," the Raiden Shogun said coldly.
After the door opened, the person who entered the Tenshukaku was Kujou Sara, the most loyal person to the Raiden Shogun in all of Inazuma.
Looking at Kujou Sara, the Raiden Shogun said flatly, "Is this news about the Yellow Fox?"
As soon as Kujou Sara entered, she knelt on one knee before the Raiden Shogun and said:
"Yes, Her Excellency, the General. Yesterday, when personnel from the Tenryou Commission were carrying out orders to confiscate Visions, The Person Wearing the Yellow Fox Mask appeared again.
He intervened with our Tenryou Commission personnel carrying out the law and rescued those who refused to hand over their Visions."
Hearing this, dazzling lightning scattered in the Raiden Shogun's eyes, and she said coldly:
"Did the Yellow Fox say anything?"
Kujou Sara hesitated for a moment before reporting truthfully: "The Yellow Fox... seemed to harbor doubts about the Vision Hunt Decree."
As soon as she spoke, the entire Tenshukaku was instantly filled with subtle lightning.
This was the aura emanating from the Raiden Shogun.
However, after only a moment, this aura slowly dissipated, and the Raiden Shogun said flatly:
"Continue the execution of the Vision Hunt Decree. Furthermore, if there is any further news of the Yellow Fox, inform me immediately."
"Your subordinate understands," Kujou Sara replied, bowing her head.
"If there is nothing else, you may leave."
Kujou Sara did not leave; instead, she wore an extremely hesitant expression, seemingly wrestling with an internal struggle.
"Is there something else?" the Raiden Shogun asked flatly.
Kujou Sara looked hesitant, and after a long time, she lightly bit her tender lip and said:
"Her Excellency, the General, there is one matter your subordinate does not understand. May I seek clarification from Her Excellency, the General?"
Hearing this, the Raiden Shogun remained expressionless as usual and said, "Speak."
Kujou Sara looked up, and a newfound determination appeared on her stern face:
"Her Excellency, the General, what exactly does the Vision Hunt Decree mean to you? Is the Vision Hunt Decree truly the right decision for Inazuma..."
Originally, Kujou Sara would never have doubted any decision made by the Raiden Shogun.
No matter what command the Raiden Shogun issued, she would execute it without hesitation.
But after the Vision Hunt Decree was issued, Kujou Sara couldn't help but feel doubt in her heart.
Was the Vision Hunt Decree truly the right decision for Inazuma?
However, due to her absolute loyalty to the Raiden Shogun, Kujou Sara had never voiced any doubts about the Vision Hunt Decree.
But ever since she heard those words from the Yellow Fox yesterday... doubt had once again risen in Kujou Sara's heart.
After the incident where the Yellow Fox rescued people yesterday, Kujou Sara did not report the matter to the Raiden Shogun immediately.
Instead, she privately investigated the condition of the Inazuman residents whose Visions had been confiscated.
The result was that the residents who lost their Visions all showed varying symptoms of change without exception.
Some went insane... some showed symptoms of amnesia... and even others forgot their own families... Kujou Sara understood that these were the after-effects of losing a Vision.
At the same time, Kujou Sara's heart became even more suspicious.
Today, she mustered her courage and questioned the Raiden Shogun about this point.
The Raiden Shogun glanced coldly at Kujou Sara and said:
"The Vision Hunt Decree is a necessary decision to maintain Inazuma's eternity. Whatever affects Inazuma's eternity must be eliminated."
Kujou Sara showed a pained expression, pondered for a long time, and then lowered her head again: "Your subordinate understands."
...Around noon, Yuuko returned home.
Coincidentally, Sayu had just arrived too.
After inviting Sayu into the house, Yuuko immediately got straight to the point:
"Sayu, you're a ninja, right? Do you know which Fatui Harbingers are currently stationed in Inazuma?"
Sayu showed a surprised expression: "What does Lord Yuuko want to know this for..."
Yuuko sighed and replied:
"Sayu, you must know that the recent execution of the Vision Hunt Decree has changed Inazuma.
A major reason why the Vision Hunt Decree is being carried out is because the Fatui are fueling it from behind the scenes."
Sayu thought for a moment and said:
"I only know... there are currently two Harbingers stationed in Inazuma... one is Balladeer, and the other is La Signora.
And La Signora... she acts as an envoy of Snezhnaya... and frequently goes to meet the Raiden Shogun..."
"La Signora... she actually came to Inazuma." Yuuko fell into contemplation.
When he traveled to Liyue some time ago, Yuuko had met La Signora a few times.
However, for certain reasons at the time, he did not make a move against La Signora.
He didn't expect to encounter her again now in Inazuma.
"Since La Signora is stationed in Inazuma as an envoy of Snezhnaya, where does she usually stay?"
Sayu thought for a long time before saying: "As far as Sayu knows... La Signora usually resides in the place arranged by the Tenryou Commission..."
After speaking, Sayu showed a worried expression: "Lord Yuuko... what exactly are you planning to do by asking these questions..."
Yuuko smiled mysteriously:
"Sayu, please keep what happens next strictly confidential."
Yuuko stood up and looked out the window:
"La Signora wouldn't think she's safe just by staying on the Tenryou Commission's turf, would she?"
...Inazuma City, Tenryou Commission headquarters.
La Signora, a Fatui Harbinger, was examining documents in a guest room at the Tenryou Commission headquarters.
This room was covered by the power of Cryo and Pyro elements, almost completely isolating it from the outside, and it was a one-way isolation.
The outside world could not peek into the room's interior nor eavesdrop on any sound.
As she was reading, a knock suddenly came from outside.
La Signora didn't even lift her head: "Enter."
As her voice fell, a small Fatui minion walked in.
And quietly reported something to La Signora.
La Signora's expression remained unchanged. After hearing the report, she dismissed the minion: "You may leave."
After the minion left, a smile appeared on La Signora's stunning and seductive face:
"Hehehe, that Yellow Fox really did go and obstruct the Vision Hunt Decree.
In that case, he has completely offended the Raiden Shogun.
As long as the Yellow Fox is an enemy of the Raiden Shogun, we Fatui will have an opportunity to strike.
Once they fight to the death, I can reap the fisherman's profit and seize Inazuma's Electro Gnosis."
After speaking, La Signora smiled smugly again:
"The Vision Hunt Decree is unstoppable now, and it seems the resistance has been established on Watatsumi Island.
They intend to resist the execution of the Vision Hunt Decree and fight the Shogunate Army.
Delusions are also being produced steadily. I suppose the resistance fighters won't be able to refuse the power of the Delusions if they want to fight the Shogunate.
The Kujou Clan has also taken the bait.
And the Mikage Furnace Heart... Hehe, the resistance, the Yellow Fox, the Vision Hunt Decree, Delusions, the Mikage Furnace Heart... let chaos reign! Once Inazuma is in turmoil, my goal will be achieved!"
"Yellow Fox, oh Yellow Fox, although I don't know who you are or what your purpose is, you are ultimately an outsider."
Thinking of this, La Signora continued to let out a seductive laugh.
But just then, various strange crashing sounds kept coming from outside the room... This made La Signora frown. She stood up and looked toward the source of the noise:
"Why is it so noisy outside?"