After discussing things with the Raiden Shogun inside the Tenshukaku for quite some time, Kujou Sara finally left the Tenshukaku.
The moment she stepped out of the Tenshukaku, she looked up at the sky and gently let out a breath:
"So, Her Excellency, the General, has changed so much while I was locked up..."
"And Her Excellency, the General, is actually so concerned about a writer..."
After the discussion she just had, Kujou Sara noticed something.
That is, the Raiden Shogun is unusually concerned about the writer named 'I Have Seven Livers'.
This was something Kujou Sara had never witnessed before.
"Could it be... that the changes in Her Excellency, the General, are actually related to that writer?"
Kujou Sara couldn't help but recall that face, handsome like a reader.
During the Vision Hunt Decree period, she had spent some time interacting with that writer in Higi Village.
In Kujou Sara's view.
That handsome writer named Yuuko was a very strange person.
She had noticed this when she was neighbors with Yuuko in Higi Village.
As for what exactly was strange, Kujou Sara couldn't quite put her finger on it.
In any case, Kujou Sara viewed Yuuko as a highly unique individual.
"Did Her Excellency, the General, undergo such changes because of him?"
"A person Her Excellency, the General, cares about... I need to confirm this..."
"I also received a lot of care from him back in Higi Village. Now that I have the chance, I should go properly thank him."
Thinking this, Kujou Sara shook her head.
She then walked toward her next destination.
"But, did he really change the General..."
...In Inazuma City, inside the innermost room of the Yae Publishing House.
Yae Miko was, as usual, staying inside the Yae Publishing House, reading light novels and slacking off.
Of course, today she was slacking off, but not entirely.
Because she was currently waiting for someone.
Yae Miko was waiting for the head of the Kamisato Clan, Kamisato Ayato, to arrive.
Because Inazuma was about to usher in the very important Irodori Festival, and afterward, a considerable amount of heavy work awaited Yae Miko.
Therefore, she planned to discuss things with Kamisato Ayato of the Shuumatsuban and then dump the work onto him.
Of course, Yae Miko wasn't truly that much of a scum.
She also considered the Three Commissions of Inazuma.
"Now, Sara should have been released. With that child Sara, the Tenryou Commission should be able to return to normal."
"Although that old man from the Kanjou Commission is unreliable, he hasn't caused too many major problems yet."
"And with that brat Ayato watching over the Shuumatsuban, there's absolutely nothing to worry about."
"Hehe, once the Three Commissions are stable, I can truly relax and read my light novels~"
Yae Miko smiled like the scum woman she was.
Then, using a bamboo skewer, she picked up a piece of fried tofu from the dish on the table and slowly savored it in her mouth.
"Hmm, although the taste isn't as good as Yuuko's, it's still nice for relaxing during leisure time."
After eating, Yae Miko showed her scummy smile again:
"Moreover, that child Sara is a die-hard fanatic of the General. With her watching, the General won't be able to harass my Yuuko so easily, right."
"Hehehe~ General, oh General, you are still too naive~"
In fact, the reason Yae Miko previously suggested releasing Kujou Sara to resume her post in the Tenryou Commission...
One reason was that she felt Kujou Sara was wronged by being imprisoned.
The other reason was to use Kujou Sara to keep the Raiden Shogun in check!
After all, Kujou Sara is a die-hard fanatic of the Raiden Shogun.
Releasing her was equivalent to having an extra pair of eyes watching the Raiden Shogun.
This way, the Raiden Shogun wouldn't be able to casually disturb her Yuuko!
This was exactly what the scum woman was thinking.
Just as the scum woman was still smiling smugly, the room door suddenly knocked.
Yae Miko suppressed her smile and said, "Come in."
As soon as she finished speaking, the room door opened.
The person who walked in was a handsome young man wearing a modified white suit and sporting short, light blue hair.
This young man was the head of the Kamisato Clan and the controller of the Shuumatsuban, Kamisato Ayato.
He was also the older brother of the Egret Princess, and the "brother-in-law" in the hearts of countless people.
As soon as Kamisato Ayato entered the room and saw the books and fried tofu on the table, he revealed a faint, knowing smile:
"Lady Yae truly enjoys relaxing here in the Yae Publishing House."
The implication was that Yae Miko spent all day slacking off instead of doing serious work... Kamisato Ayato's tone was unhurried, giving off a feeling of easygoing gentleness.
Yet, he was somehow impossible to grasp.
After all, Kamisato Ayato and Yae Miko were the same type of person—both were quite calculating.
The difference was that Yae Miko was more of a scum, while Kamisato Ayato was more upright.
Hearing Kamisato Ayato's words, Yae Miko said helplessly, "Ayato, has your skill at sarcasm gotten stronger lately?"
Kamisato Ayato chuckled, "How dare I mock Lady Yae."
Yae Miko originally wanted to continue complaining, but after thinking about it, she shook her head and sighed:
"Never mind, let's talk business. Inazuma will soon welcome the Irodori Festival. Ayato, have all your preparations been made?"
Kamisato Ayato nodded: "Overall, most things have been properly arranged."
After a pause, Kamisato Ayato asked again: "Lady Yae seems to want to hold an event related to light novels on the day of the Irodori Festival?"
Yae Miko didn't deny it, laughing:
"Naturally! This Irodori Festival has invited quite a few foreign friends, including some foreign writers. How can I not use this opportunity to promote my Yae Publishing House?"
Hearing this, Kamisato Ayato smiled and shook his head: "You are still as willful as ever..."
Afterward, the two began discussing matters concerning the Irodori Festival again.
Among them were also matters regarding future cooperation with Snezhnaya.
In any case, the two finished discussing all the important matters in a short amount of time.
After all, discussions between clever people never require much time; most are simple and clear.
It was done quickly.
After discussing the relevant matters.
Kamisato Ayato suddenly brought up a matter that seemed less important:
"By the way, Lady Yae, Snezhnaya suddenly requested cooperation with Inazuma recently, and the General agreed. Do you have any thoughts on this?"
Yae Miko spread her hands: "I don't know anything about that~"
Currently, Yae Miko would not tell anyone else about the Tsaritsa, Empress of Snezhnaya.
After all, too many things were involved, and it was not suitable for public knowledge.
Kamisato Ayato was discerning; seeing that Yae Miko was unwilling to elaborate, he stood up, ready to leave:
"In that case, I won't disturb Lady Yae any further."
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