Gu Chen lowered his head to look at the horrifying wound on his chest.
He took a deep breath, and the wound was visibly healing right before his eyes.
"Raiden Shogun... truly not to be underestimated."
After murmuring to himself, the perspective shifted to Lumine.
She was learning about the living conditions of those who had lost their Visions.
[Tartaglia]: That wound is terrifying, but why does it seem so casual on Mr. Gu Chen, and it's healing so fast!!
[Venti]: I told you Gu Chen isn't human, right? Whose human wounds heal like that? (Certain)
[Rahu Dragon King]: @[Gu Chen]You wouldn't happen to be from the Dragon Clan too, would you? (Keqing · Questioning)
[Gu Chen]: (Crooked grin)
[Venti]: Your mouth is grinning all the way behind your ears!
[Kaeya]: Feels oddly fitting somehow! (Hilarious)
[Zhongli]: Good to hear you're fine. It seems Mr. Gu Chen's physique is extraordinary.
[Your Highness]: Looks like the Raiden Shogun is just another incompetent fool. Tsk! (Disdain)
[Raiden Ei]: ...
[Zhongli]: From a rational standpoint, if Mr. Gu Chen had threatened Inazuma's citizens, even the Raiden Shogun would likely have no choice but to compromise. (Zhongli · Sipping tea)
[Your Highness]: Heh, so Gu Chen's just a despicable coward!
[Gu Chen]: Bro, you're talking like it's easy from the sidelines. Without some tricks, I'd be dead under the Raiden Shogun's blade! (Qiqi · Faceplant)
[Tartaglia]: As long as the goal is achieved, the means don't matter much!
[Dainsleif]: Some people here call others unscrupulous and despicable—does that mean their own actions are all honorable?
[Your Highness]: ...
[Lumine]: Bro, stop embarrassing yourself. (Facepalm)
[Your Highness]: ...
[Yae Miko]: Alright, let's set that aside for now. Look at Inazuma's current state—it's a total mess! (Yae Miko · Sneer)
In the video.
Lumine had already made contact with the Yashiro Commission's young lady from the Kamisato Clan, and then reached out to several others who had lost their Visions.
At the Grand Narukami Shrine.
"The way of the sword shifts endlessly. For a mortal to claim the title of the world's greatest swordsman is no easy feat."
"They must wield the sword with both hands, shattering the dreams of others one by one—including those closest to them. Only by clinging obsessively to the desire to be number one can they cast aside their pain and press forward."
"But when that desire fades, self-doubt creeps in. They struggle in fear, turning into... well, the sorry state you see now. Heh, just like that unreliable friend of mine." Yae Miko shook her head.
[Kujou Sara]: Who is the High Priestess referring to? (Alert)
[Kamisato Ayaka]: I don't recall anyone matching the High Priestess's description. Could it be someone we've never heard of? (Curious)
[Venti]: (Hilarious)
[Raiden Ei]: (Shenhe · Stare)
That smelly fox isn't talking about her, is she?
No way, right?
Could it really be her?
Raiden Ei felt puzzled—and a bit annoyed.
"Unreliable friend"? What kind of familiar talks about their Archon like that!
Just as Lumine and Paimon were about to leave the Grand Narukami Shrine, they heard Yae Miko calling out to say something to her.
"...As expected, it's no illusion. A wind from afar will bring new life to these seas... Our meeting comes a bit early, but your arrival on this island is perfectly timed. Don't disappoint my expectations, little one." Yae Miko sized Lumine up with a smile and nodded.
Lumine didn't quite understand what Yae Miko meant.
Before she could puzzle it out, Yae Miko had already walked away.
"That Lady Yae seems very interested in you. Such a mysterious person—what could her words mean...?" Paimon shook her head, unable to figure it out, then turned to Lumine. "Anyway, we'll talk later. Let's head back and report to Miss Kamisato first."
[Furina]: I get it!
You get what?!
[Heizou]: What insight does Lady Furina have?
[Furina]: Tell me, what's the relationship between Yae Miko and the Raiden Shogun?!
[Kujou Sara]: Lady Yae Miko is the Shogun's familiar. Is there a problem?
[Furina]: That makes me even more certain!
[Kujou Sara]: ?
[Furina]: Everyone must've seen it—Inazuma's in bad shape!
[Furina]: Regular folk are a bit better off since they don't have Visions and aren't targeted by the Vision Hunt Decree. But Vision bearers are rare—though across all of Inazuma, there are still quite a few. Under the Raiden Shogun's decree, they have to hand them over or face death. Notice anything? Yae Miko has a Vision hanging from her ear—she definitely doesn't want to surrender it, so she's resisting the Shogun in secret!
[Furina]: As the Shogun's familiar, she can't rebel openly—that'd be outright treason. So she's using Lumine in the video, just like she said: 'A wind from afar will bring new life to these seas.' Translated: Lumine's the key to breaking the stalemate!
[Kaeya]: So you're saying Miss Yae Miko's planning a rebellion? (Hilarious)
[Kamisato Ayaka]: (Kamisato Ayaka · Stunned)
[Furina]: @[Kamisato Ayaka]Don't be stunned yet—you're rebelling too!
[Kamisato Ayaka]: (Paimon · Shocked)
[Furina]: I've got Inazuma figured out. The Yashiro Commission's Kamisato heir is connecting with Lumine, guiding her to meet those who've lost their Visions. Isn't it obvious? They're using Lumine to break the deadlock!
[Furina]: As the Shogun's subjects—and Inazuma nobility—you're going against her will. So the Kamisato Clan is rebelling too! (Clever)
[Lumine]: So I'm just a tool? (Xinyan · Furious)
[Gu Chen]: From the plot so far, at least right now, yeah, you're the one being used. (Nod)
[Furina]: @[Gu Chen]And you're lurking in the shadows, watching it all, using Lumine to probe their plans—you're no saint either! (Nahida · Pointing)
[Gu Chen]: Hey, hey, what're you saying! "Using"? That's so harsh—it's clearly just training! (Hu Tao · Spook)
[Lumine]: True, this is a good chance to gain some experience! (Hilarious)
[Furina]: ??? You're being used and you're not mad?
[Lumine]: Depends on how I'm being used... Put it another way: they need me to break the stalemate, and they need me. After I'm done, don't I get some rewards?
[Zhongli]: Clear-headed!
[Venti]: You know, that's not a bad line of thinking—pretty clever!
[Venti]: But seriously, is everyone in Inazuma a rebel at heart? (Hilarious)
[Raiden Ei]: ...
[Yae Miko]: The Raiden Shogun is heartless and tyrannical with her Vision Hunt Decree. Everyone, rise with me—let's send the General to her death! Succeed, and I'll appoint you as Tenryou Commission Great General! (Yae Miko · Mischievous grin)
[Raiden Ei]: ...
[Arataki Itto]: For real?! (Xiangling · Starry-eyed)