Of course, this was only the scene she herself witnessed. In the eyes of Ayaka and others, Shiki disappeared into thin air for a period of time, and then suddenly reappeared.
The puppet Shogun then announced: "Effective immediately, Shiki will become my Side Attendant, responsible for conveying my will."
After speaking, she tore through space and vanished from everyone's sight.
"Shiki!"
After the Raiden Shogun left, Ayaka immediately ran out from the crowd and quickly approached the girl.
"Are you alright? Are you hurt?"
"I'm fine. But we're going to be busy again soon. The Kanjou and Tenryou Commissions are both vacant. Until new families are chosen, I estimate everything will have to be handled by the Yashiro Commission."
Just thinking about the mess left by the Hiiragi Clan and Kujou Clan gave Shiki a headache. But there was nothing that could be done; without dealing with these two families, Inazuma would only get worse. Although it was severely weakened now, it would eventually recover.
"Ah? In that case, won't Brother's administrative duties become even more hectic?"
Ayaka immediately felt a sense of dread upon hearing this. Her brother, Kamisato Ayato, was already busy enough normally. Now, if he had to take on the affairs of both the Kanjou and Tenryou Commissions, wouldn't he die from overwork?
"So we need to find someone to help quickly. Kazuha used to be from a wealthy family and has experience in this area. As for Chika…" Shiki thought for a moment and decided it would be better for that silly woman to run errands with Thoma.
"You should follow Thoma for now."
"Eh!? Shiki, are you looking down on me!?" Fujiwara exclaimed.
"No."
"Yes, you are! Before you deny it, can you please put away that look like you're staring at an idiot!?
"Oh."
"What do you mean, 'oh'!?"
Shiki suppressed the urge to pull out a speaker and play "oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh," redirecting the conversation to the Traveler.
"Traveler, you also met the Raiden Shogun today. What are your thoughts on Inazuma's Archon?"
"Hmm… She's very dignified, completely different from the two Archons in Liyue and Mondstadt," Lumine said after thinking for a moment. "But I feel like the Raiden Shogun is a bit rigid."
"And the girl just died like that. I was originally thinking of avenging my friend."
"Haha, it's normal for you to think that. The Raiden Shogun you saw today is not the true Archon," Shiki chuckled softly.
"The true Raiden Shogun has always been meditating. The Shogun you saw is a puppet she created. Although it possesses Archon-like power, it is not the true Raiden Shogun."
"How about it? Do you want to meet her? I can introduce you."
"…That would be troublesome. I still want to learn more about Inazuma's Archon." Lumine was a bit surprised about the puppet. So the person she met today was a substitute?
"No problem. Speaking of which, I have something I'd like to entrust to you."
"Is this a condition for the introduction?"
"You could say that. I need you to go to Tatarasuna and find an engineer named Xavier. Originally, I was supposed to go find him today to perform the final restart, but you saw the actual situation."
This is what they mean by plans not keeping up with changes. Shiki felt very helpless about this.
"Later, I still need to discuss the Tenryou Commission matters with the Raiden Shogun, and then clean up all sorts of messes. I really don't have time, so I can only ask for your help."
"Alright, I understand. By the way, is there a Reward?"
"Oh right! Reward!" As soon as Reward was mentioned, Paimon got excited.
"Of course there's a Reward. You can just go to Catherine later. I'll put the Reward at the Adventurers' Guild."
The Primogems used for gacha in the game also exist on the continent of Teyvat, but Shiki hadn't found any use for them.
And no one wanted this item; it was the kind of thing that would be left on the side of the road and no one would pick it up, only children would be interested in it.
After meeting the Traveler in Ritou, Shiki bought some Primogems from the children in Konda Village. About a hundred? It probably cost… two large Onikabuto?
In the game, it's for gacha, and she wanted to see what the Traveler would do with Primogems in Teyvat.
Archon Mission Updated
Inazuma · Omnipresence Over Mortals
Restart Mikage Furnace Core: After a battle with a thrilling but ultimately safe outcome, Shiki has entrusted you to go to Tatarasuna and find an engineer named Xavier…
Confrontation Domain · Shogun's Challenge has been unlocked. You watched the entire battle between Shiki and the girl. You can choose one of them to engage in a mental battle.
Note: Since you have never witnessed Shiki's defeat, choosing Shiki as your challenge target will not drop Talents ascension materials.
(All of the above is for fun; please do not take it seriously in the story.)
The Traveler picked up the girl's mask. This former sworn enemy now had not even ashes left, which made him think of Childe's words.
[Don't think about burning up, because after burning out, nothing will be left but ashes.]
Perhaps, this youngest Harbinger had already foreseen the girl's fate?
"Oh, it's finally over. I don't have to act anymore," Ioroi ran over and started complaining to the girl.
A month, do you know how this month passed!?
"You don't have to act anymore, but the mess left by the Kanjou Commission still needs your help, Ioroi. I think, among everyone present, no one knows more about it than you."
"Ah? No!"
Upon hearing this, Ioroi made to leave, but was caught by Shiki by the scruff of his neck.
"Don't run. Don't worry, I'll be busy too, just with different matters."
Ayaka watched this scene from the side and chuckled softly. The Vision Hunt Decree had been abolished, and the person she cared about was safe and sound. Aren't these things worth being happy about?
However, her brother, well… he's definitely going to be busy.
Okay, a world where only Kamisato Ayato is injured has been achieved.
"Oh right, Thoma, please take down the Visions embedded in the Thousand-Armed, Hundred-Eyed God Statue."
"Afterward, publish an announcement in the Inazuma Times for Vision reclamation, letting those whose Visions were confiscated come collect them themselves. After all, these things all look the same; there's no way to tell whose is whose."
The styles of Visions naturally differ between countries, but the Vision Hunt Decree only targeted Inazuma. These Visions, which are all the same style, are identical except for their element.
At most, they can be separated into seven boxes according to their element and waited for their owners to claim them.
And the method of claiming is also very simple: just manipulate elemental power. Whichever Vision lights up is yours.
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