The Tsaritsa's words caused Yuuko to fall into deep thought:
"The Abyss... So what exactly were their intentions, suddenly attacking Inazuma only to suddenly retreat?"
The Tsaritsa answered with a smile: "Their sudden attack on Inazuma at the time was merely a distraction. Their true objective has always been over at Watatsumi Island."
"Watatsumi Island?" Yuuko looked surprised.
After the Vision Hunt Decree, Yuuko rarely heard anyone mention Watatsumi Island.
The Tsaritsa added, "To be precise, it's not Watatsumi Island itself, but the perished nation hidden beneath Watatsumi Island."
"Another nation hidden beneath Watatsumi Island, and a perished nation at that?" Yuuko grew even more astonished.
At this moment, Raiden Ei, who had been silent, spoke:
"Archon of Snezhnaya, are you suggesting that the Abyss has set its sights on that place?"
The Tsaritsa chuckled:
"It seems Beelzebul, you are not entirely ignorant either. I thought you knew nothing about this matter."
Raiden Ei sighed softly: "I actually wondered where the people of watatsumi island came from a long time ago. After spending a little time investigating, I managed to learn some of the truth."
At this point, Yuuko couldn't help but complain:
"Wait, wait! Can you two stop being so cryptic and explain clearly? What perished nation, and what connection does it have to the people of watatsumi island?"
The Tsaritsa chuckled and began her explanation:
"Yuuko, since you have lived in Inazuma for so long, you must have heard about the war between Inazuma and the people of watatsumi island hundreds of years ago?"
Yuuko nodded: "I've heard of it. According to the records here in Inazuma, it seems the people of watatsumi island initiated the attack on Inazuma back then."
After a pause, Yuuko continued:
"But judging by the resistance I interacted with previously, the people of watatsumi island are honest and simple, they really don't seem like aggressors..."
During the Vision Hunt Decree, Yuuko had frequent contact with the people of watatsumi island.
Although there were some bad individuals, most of them were good people.
They really didn't seem like the type to casually invade other nations.
Raiden Ei sighed softly: "Back then, Watatsumi Island did launch an attack on Inazuma under the leadership of the God Orobashi. In that war, I also lost a dear friend."
Raiden Ei's eyes glowed purple:
"So at that time, I swung my blade and cut off Orobashi's head."
The Musoujin Gorge on Yashiori Island was carved out by the swing of Raiden Ei's blade that year.
The Serpent God once worshiped by the people of watatsumi island also lost its life to that strike.
Hearing this, Yuuko tentatively said:
"In other words, the reason the people of watatsumi island attacked Inazuma back then was due to the Serpent God Orobashi's manipulation?"
Raiden Ei shook her head: "I thought so too back then, but after investigating, I discovered... the war that year was deliberately orchestrated by Orobashi."
"That war was created by him specifically for his own death..."
"He wanted the people of watatsumi island to come under my governance, which is why he deliberately sought death."
"His only goal was to protect his subjects, the people of watatsumi island..."
Hearing this, Yuuko looked surprised, but remained completely puzzled:
"Then why did he have to do that? If he wanted Ei's protection, he could have just surrendered. Why deliberately start a war and then deliberately seek death?"
At this moment, the Tsaritsa, who was standing nearby, explained with a smile:
"Because Orobashi had a reason why he had to die. At that time, he knew he wouldn't live, and to ensure the survival of his subjects, he created that war with Inazuma hundreds of years ago."
"What do you mean, 'a reason why he had to die'..." Yuuko was still confused.
Facing this question, the Tsaritsa suddenly sobered up and spoke seriously:
"Because the ruler on Celestia, namely Heavenly Principles, had already placed him on the extermination list."
"In that situation, not only Orobashi himself but also his subjects beneath him were certain to die."
"Therefore, he employed that scheme back then, using his own death to make the people of watatsumi island submit to Inazuma, allowing Beelzebul to govern them uniformly."
"In this way, Heavenly Principles would not act against the people of watatsumi island."
Hearing this, Yuuko fell into deep thought, his expression extremely solemn.
Because this was not the first time he had heard the term Heavenly Principles.
During the Vision Hunt Decree, when conversing with Raiden Ei in the Plane of Euthymia, Yuuko had learned about the existence of Heavenly Principles.
The reason Raiden Ei wanted to implement the Path of eternity in Inazuma back then was also out of fear of Heavenly Principles.
It seemed that many, many things were connected to that ruler on Celestia?
"So what exactly is Heavenly Principles, and what is the reason for its actions? I heard there was also an ancient nation called Khaenri'ah that was destroyed by Heavenly Principles, right?"
Facing this question, the Tsaritsa sighed softly:
"I don't know exactly what kind of existence it is. I only know that it is the Creator of everything."
"And once something enters Heavenly Principles' cleanup list, nothing can escape."
"Whether it was the once-glorious ancient nation Khaenri'ah, or the ancient nation Kingdom of the Night hidden beneath Watatsumi Island, or the ancient nation Fendunir on the snowy mountains of Mondstadt."
"None were spared. Once they entered Heavenly Principles' extermination list, their demise was sealed."
Hearing this, Yuuko pondered for a moment, then looked at the Tsaritsa: "Is this the reason you want to fight against Heavenly Principles?"
The Tsaritsa sighed slightly:
"Who knows who Heavenly Principles' next cleanup target will be? Will it be one of the Seven Nations of the World? Regardless, I cannot sit idly by and wait for death."
When saying these words, the Tsaritsa's expression was extremely serious.
It was clear that she held immense determination regarding this matter.
After speaking, and pausing for a long time, the Tsaritsa continued:
"Let's return to the main topic. The Abyss's recent actions were actually meant to distract, allowing them to seize the opportunity to search for a certain crucial item."
"That item is also the reason why the God Orobashi was placed on Heavenly Principles' cleanup list back then."
Yuuko asked: "Why is the Abyss looking for that thing? Are they also going to start a war with Celestia?"
At this moment, Raiden Ei, who had been silent, gently explained:
"The Abyss and Celestia are inherently irreconcilable, because they... are all remnants of the Khaenri'ah Kingdom that was destroyed back then..."
"Is that so... It seems many tragedies are inseparable from Heavenly Principles." Yuuko fell into deep thought again.
After pondering for a long time, Yuuko looked at the Tsaritsa again and asked:
"So, what is your intention in telling us all of this now?"
The Tsaritsa waved her hand:
"Once the Abyss obtains that item, Celestia will definitely not stand idly by."
"At that time, Inazuma, which governs Watatsumi Island, will also be unable to escape disaster."
"When that happens, Divine Punishment will inevitably descend upon Inazuma."
"Now is not the time to openly oppose Celestia. If possible, I want to ask you to prevent the Abyss from obtaining that item."
Finally, after a long period of contemplation, the Tsaritsa said something profound to Yuuko:
"Of course, the most important point is that I hope the person who finds that item is you... Only you possess that qualification."
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