Genshin Impact: What? The one we need to save is Fukaros

Things in the world always develop in the direction that people least expect.

Not long after, an urgent letter from Coral Palace made his heart sink to the bottom.

Kujo Jinya was razed to the ground by a cannon from a Fontaine ship, and the shogunate army stationed there was completely wiped out.

He realized that the powerful Fontaine ship was most likely the steel behemoth he had seen before.

Goro looked at the Fujiiwa Fort, which was far less solid than the Kujo Jinya fortifications, and felt very pessimistic.

Since the Fontaine ship could easily destroy the Jiujo Formation House, Fujiyan Fort would naturally not be spared from its artillery fire.

However, if the Kaijima rebels did not fight, the only fate that awaited them was starvation.

Is Haizhi Island really at the end of its rope?

.........

When the Fontaine ship docked at Bayin Island and the news that the evil spirit on the island had disappeared reached Inazuma.

A day later, Kujo Takayuki solemnly invited the Kanjo Bugyo and the Sha Bugyo to hold a three-party meeting to discuss countermeasures together.

In a secret and solemn room, Kujo Takayuki sat calmly in front of a low table, with Hiiragi Shinsuke and Kamisato Ayato sitting on his left and right respectively.

There was a depressing and tense atmosphere in the room.

Kujo Takayuki spoke first, his voice revealing unquestionable authority: "I will not elaborate on the current situation. Now, I want to hear your opinions."

As soon as he finished speaking, Hiiragi Shinsuke snorted with disdain. He stated his position firmly: "What do you think? From the perspective of our Kanding Bugyo, we will never pay compensation to the Fontaine ship. If you, the Tenryo Bugyo, are willing, then you can pay it yourself!"

Hearing Hiiragi Shinsuke's response, Kujo Takayuki angrily slammed the table and said, "You, the Kanjo Bugyo, are responsible for managing taxes and customs. Most of the money goes into your pockets. If you don't pay, who will?"

Hiiragi Shinsuke did not show any weakness and responded sharply: "Don't you, the Tenryo Bugyo, make less money? You take half of the tax collection every time. How can you say that?"

Kujo Takayuki was so angry that his face turned red. He argued loudly: "If we, the Tenryo Bugyo, don't get half, how can we ensure the payment of the salaries of the shogunate officials?"

Hiiragi Shinsuke sneered, "Haha, that sounds nice, but I'm afraid most of that money has quietly flowed into the pockets of your Kujo family!"

Kujo Takayuki responded with the same sarcasm: "What right do you have to accuse me like this? Are you, the Hiiragi family, innocent?"

During this fierce quarrel, Kamisato Ayato remained an indifferent bystander.

He looked at the two people who were arguing with cold eyes, as if he was watching an absurd clown show.

"You two, I'm not here to listen to your quarrel, but to discuss how to deal with this matter." He interrupted their quarrel.

Kujo Takayuki and Hiiragi Shinsuke looked at each other and chose to remain silent, and the quarrel stopped abruptly.

The room suddenly fell into deathly silence.

After a brief silence, Kamisato Ayato broke the silence and said slowly: "In my opinion, the final decision on this matter should be made by the General."

"That's absolutely not possible!" Kujo Takayuki and Hiiragi Shinsuke blurted out almost at the same time.

Kamisato Ayato frowned and asked in confusion: "I really can't understand why you are so determined to block the news and don't want the general to know about this?"

Kujo Takayuki hesitated for a moment and said vaguely: "The general may no longer be able to swing that sword of no thought."

A trace of surprise flashed across Kamisato Ayato's face, and then he understood the reason.

If General Raiden really couldn't destroy the Fontaine ship with a single strike, then the entire Inazuma might quickly fall into turmoil.

The tolerance and obedience of the Inazuma people towards the shogunate were largely based on their worship of General Raiden and their fear of the sword.

Once the power of thunder and lightning is no longer awe-inspiring, popular resistance will inevitably follow.

After a brief contemplation, Kamisato Ayato made a suggestion: "We should send someone to understand the other party's intentions first, and then make a decision."

Kujo Takayuki and Hiiragi Shinsuke agreed with this and agreed that it was a wise move.

In the end, they decided to send the "White Egret Princess" of the Kamisato family, Kamisato Ayaka, to find out the true purpose of the Fontaine ship.

........

Ba Ling Island.

In the sun-drenched wasteland outside the village of Himuki, a thin little boy with a tattered hat on his head was squatting in the low grass.

He put his hands close to the ground and carefully pulled up a few fresh wild vegetables covered with morning dew.

Due to long-term malnutrition, his face looked a little pale, and every movement revealed a little fatigue.

This job is a very easy labor for most people, but it is a heavy task for the little boy.

The sun gradually rose higher and the temperature rose with it. Beads of sweat rolled down his forehead and he was already sweating all over.

As he was struggling to pull up a particularly stubborn weed, he heard footsteps behind him.

The little boy straightened up alertly and quickly and carefully hid the picked wild vegetables into his pocket.

He slowly turned his head and found that the people coming towards him were the three strangers he met in the village a few days ago.

After seeing who was coming, his tense face finally relaxed a little, and a hint of relief appeared in his eyes.

Yaesugi and Chiori were walking at the end of the team, and they keenly caught the little boy's little movements.

Seeing his thin body and how carefully he hid the wild vegetables, they couldn't help but feel a sense of bitterness in their hearts.

"Little friend, don't bother picking wild vegetables anymore. Look, I have food here." Lin Yide smiled and took out a full white bread from his pocket.

The aroma of the bread wafted in the air, which was undoubtedly an irresistible temptation for the little boy who had been hungry for a long time.

The little boy smelled the aroma of bread and turned his head quickly.

When he saw the white bread with its tempting aroma, his eyes immediately flashed with desire and surprise.

He stood up without hesitation and walked quickly towards Lin Yide.

He stretched out his little hand, wanting to grab this rare delicacy immediately, but then hesitantly retracted it.

He looked down at his dirt-covered hands, and began rubbing them on his dirty clothes, trying to wipe off the mud and sweat on his hands.

He was afraid that his dirty hands would dirty the precious white bread.

However, no matter how hard he wiped, the dirt on his hands seemed to never come clean.

Yes, he resolutely took off the tattered straw hat on his head, held it in both hands, and carefully stretched it in front of Lin Yide.

"Thank you, kind stranger." The little boy's voice was full of gratitude.

Lin Yide gently put the bread into the straw hat held by the little boy, and then said gently: "If you are willing to be my guide and take me to understand the situation around here, I will give you another bread as a reward."