Before the camera stood the elegant and beautiful Lady Kamisato Ayaka. As the face of the Inazuman Yashiro Commission, she frequently attended various festivals and, despite her youth, was deeply respected and incredibly popular among the citizens.
Known gracefully as the "Shirasagi Himegimi," she was 100% perfect in the eyes of the public. Her reputation and image had long reached the other six nations. At this moment, everyone's eyes were fixed on her.
Kujou Sara, while watching the broadcast, was leading the Tenryou Commission to secure the area around the Komore Teahouse.
In the broadcast, Ayaka suddenly snapped her fan shut!
She flipped the tea table in front of her with a violent crash!
"I'm done living like this!" Her voice was fierce and irritable, a complete 180-degree turn from her usual gentle and refined self.
Thoma and Kamisato Ayato stumbled back in shock. It had begun.
"Come if you want, stay away if you don't!"
With hands on her hips, she looked as fierce as a matriarch: "The three of you! Apologize for your mistakes right now!"
Huh?
Thoma performed a smooth slide-kneel onto the floor—the movement was practiced and fluid. Ayato, seeing his sister's ferocious expression, couldn't help but laugh as he, too, knelt down to admit fault.
Wait, three?
The ninja dog, Taromaru, froze for a few seconds. Upon sensing Ayaka's terrifying glare, he let out a frantic "Woof woof woof!" and immediately slide-knelt alongside them.
[Kaeya: Hahahaha! I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I can't take it!]
[Yanfei: That dog is just too cute!]
[Yoimiya: Lady Ayaka's image... Hahahaha! I want to laugh too, I'm so sorry!]
The entirety of Teyvat was watching.
"This family has no place for you anymore! Look at all of you! What kind of trouble have you caused this time!"
She pointed her fan at Thoma, her own brother, and Taromaru. Taromaru was tapped with the fan and actually used his paws to cover his head. Countless people roared with laughter.
[Gorou: What is that dog's name? That is too funny!]
Ayaka: "Ah—! Ah—! I'm so angry I could die!"
The performance was incredibly exaggerated.
Ayaka: "Out! All of you! Get out and reflect on what you've done! Properly! No more milk tea for you! Not a single drop!"
"You! No milk tea for a month! You! No hotpot for a month! And you!"
Taromaru: "Awoo?"
"No dog food for a month! You're going on a diet! Get out! Reflect!"
The three of them fled the room like wisps of smoke.
The punishment ended. Ayaka regained control of her body and her face instantly turned a deep, exploding red. "Ah—! How am I supposed to see anyone ever again? I'm so humiliated."
[Yae Miko: @Kamisato Ayaka, Little Ayaka actually has such a cute side to her.]
[Kujou Sara: Good. At least nothing was destroyed.]
[Yun Jin: A very dynamic performance. Applaud!]
[Beidou: I suspect Lady Ayaka won't be wanting to leave her house for a while.]
[Kaeya: @Kamisato Ayato, how is your sister doing?]
[Kamisato Ayato: Thoma and I are already at the door, unable to stop laughing.]
[Kamisato Ayaka: I have no face left, Brother.]
In the Elite Live Room, the highlights were extreme: Mondstadt had Lisa wrecking her own headquarters, while Inazuma had Ayaka completely shattering her public image. Fortunately, everyone understood this was forced by the mysterious broadcast; otherwise, they truly wouldn't be able to look people in the eye.
Meanwhile, across the seven nations, the participants in the Ordinary Live Room were also in "action."
"Hahaha, Iron Tongue Tian, why is it you again? Hahahaha!"
"You're not a kid anymore, stop trying to snatch the answers!"
Tian massaged his lower back; climbing stairs fifty times was exhausting. "You... you don't understand. Only by experiencing it personally can one tell a truly authentic story."
"Wanwen Bookhouse has prepared water! Those undergoing punishment can drink for free as they pass!"
"Peanuts, sunflower seeds, and candy here! Get your snacks while watching the punished gentlemen! One bag right here!"
Liyue proved itself to be the nation of merchants. Business formed instantly; with so many people watching the comedy, the best spots were taken by vendors. If Keqing hadn't been leading the Millelith to maintain order, the streets would have been impassable.
Mondstadt was similar.
"Good Hunter is providing free water!"
"And special stamina juice to help you finish your punishment in one go!"
In Inazuma, the crowds were smaller, but the Tenryou Commission was strictly maintaining the scene.
"Lady Kujou..."
"What is it?"
"I... I also got the answer wrong. I'm... I'm going for my run!"
Kujou Sara was speechless. "Then hurry up! Any work missed today will be made up on your day off!"
In the Ordinary Live Room, answers were usually "snatched" by speed. In the Elite room, with fewer people, difficult questions often led to moments of silence. However, if three or more people in the Ordinary room got it right, there would be no second round.
Everyone waited to see what the Elite room would do next.
"I wonder how many questions you have to get right to join the Elite room."
「Second round of snatching starts in 30 seconds」
With one incorrect answer removed, the difficulty dropped, but the need for speed increased.
「Ding—Arataki Itto and Yanfei have snatched the slots. Please select your answer」
「Both have selected」
[Arataki Itto: As expected of this young master! My hand speed finally caught up!]
[Kaeya: Applaud! Impressive, Cliff-Jumper. What did you pick?]
[Chongyun: Why do I feel like Cliff-Jumper is about to be punished again?]
[Xinyan: I have that same premonition.]
[Kaedehara Kazuha: I share that feeling as well.]
[Kuki Shinobu (holding her head): Boss, if you don't know the answer, don't just snatch it blindly.]
[Arataki Itto: What? None of you believe in me? Against such wicked servants, I obviously chose 6—to beat them to a pulp!]
[Kujou Sara gives you a like]
Everyone: "..."