"Let Inazuma be as chaotic as possible, then their purpose is..." Sangonomiya Kokomi's face looked a bit unpleasant at this moment. Thinking about it now, their Sangonomiya Shrine might truly have become the tool of those with ulterior motives, just as Raiden Makoto had said.
They had been completely used.
"According to the information I have gathered, there are also people within the Tenryou Commission who have ulterior motives. The Vision Hunt Decree was only fully implemented due to their instigation. Perhaps they, like you, are colluding with outsiders behind the scenes." Raiden Makoto said thoughtfully. Combining this with Sangonomiya Kokomi's statement, she now had a rough guess in her mind.
"The true goal of the Kujou Clan is unclear. Perhaps it is to make achievements, or perhaps it is for the ruling power of Inazuma."
"But the ultimate goal of the person behind the scenes is definitely to create chaos in Inazuma so that they can obtain what they need."
"Miss Makoto, what do you think they need?" Sangonomiya Kokomi looked at Raiden Makoto earnestly. She now felt that the Lady before her might be no less wise than her, or perhaps even superior.
After all, she had never pondered so much.
"Hmm..." Raiden Makoto rested her chin on her hand and fell into deep thought. What exactly was the goal of the person behind the scenes?
"A Gnosis!" After about a few minutes, Raiden Makoto's eyes lit up. She finally knew what the goal of the person behind the scenes was, and why they wanted the Shogunate Army and the resistance to go to war—the more chaotic, the better.
She knew the plot of Mondstadt like the back of her hand; the Fatui were also wreaking havoc in Mondstadt for Venti's Gnosis.
So, the person standing behind the Kujou Clan and the Sangonomiya Shrine should be the Fatui. Their goal was the Gnosis, the Raiden Shogun's Gnosis.
"A Gnosis?!" Sangonomiya Kokomi looked shocked, and there was some worry on her pretty face. "Miss Makoto, are you sure that's true? That those people are doing this to get a Gnosis?"
As the Divine Priestess of the Sangonomiya Shrine, she had, of course, heard of a Gnosis.
"I can be ninety-nine percent sure now that the goal of that group is the Gnosis, and that group should be the Fatui." Raiden Makoto nodded. She was now completely certain. "The Anemo Archon Barbatos's Gnosis should have already been taken by that group."
"..."
If the Raiden Shogun's Gnosis were taken, wouldn't their Sangonomiya Shrine have become an accomplice? She, Sangonomiya Kokomi, would have completely become an accomplice.
Although Watatsumi Island did not worship the Raiden Shogun, Watatsumi Island now acknowledged the Raiden Shogun's rule over Watatsumi Island. They only wanted to resist the Vision Hunt Decree, not to resist the Shogunate's rule, and certainly not to resist the Raiden Shogun.
"Miss Makoto, thank you for bringing us this information." Sangonomiya Kokomi felt a lingering fear. She was not someone who feared nothing. How terrifying the Raiden Shogun was, the Musou no Hitotachi had already explained everything.
"Then, Miss Makoto, what do you think we should do now?" Sangonomiya Kokomi considered herself no weaker than others in terms of military strategy, but in other aspects of strategy, she seemed to be lacking quite a bit.
And the Lady before her was superior in strategy. She looked at Raiden Makoto with some anticipation, hoping that Raiden Makoto could give her a good strategy.
"The resistance should, of course, continue to exist, but you must not take the initiative to attack the Shogunate. Your existence has already expressed your attitude of resisting the Vision Hunt Decree. You can bring those targeted by the Tenryou Commission back to Watatsumi Island."
"As for the Kamisato Clan, they will provide you with help in those matters. We are also investigating the Tenryou Commission's Kujou Clan. Once evidence of the Kujou Clan's collusion with the Fatui is found, the Vision Hunt Decree can be completely resolved at that time."
"Miss Sangonomiya, you should know that war will only bring more suffering to the people. Do not make meaningless sacrifices."
For some reason, she did not want war to happen in Inazuma in her heart. Perhaps that was the wish of an ordinary Inazuma girl? That was the original body's wish, but as Raiden Makoto, she also did not want war to happen in Inazuma.
The suffering brought by war is ultimately borne by the lower class; the upper class will not lose much at all.
Gorou, listening from the side, was also shocked. Raiden Makoto had spoken very clearly, and he had understood it completely.
But with Sangonomiya Kokomi present, it was inconvenient for him to interrupt, so he had been listening silently from the side.
"Miss Makoto, I have understood your words, and I will think about it carefully." Sangonomiya Kokomi nodded. "Gorou, take Miss Makoto to walk around Watatsumi Island."
"Miss Makoto, I will give you an answer."
"Hmm."
After walking away with Gorou, Gorou finally couldn't help but say, "Miss Makoto, the Fatui... is it just for the Gnosis?"
"Hmm."
"Call me Makoto, no need to be so distant." Raiden Makoto smiled. "The Fatui are collecting Gnosis in all six nations. Their true purpose is not clear, but their existence will make the six nations more and more chaotic."
"Then you can also call me Gorou, Makoto." From the moment they first met, Gorou had thought that Raiden Makoto was a gentle person, and sure enough, Raiden Makoto was truly a gentle Lady.
"Okay."
"Have you always been on Watatsumi Island?" Raiden Makoto was a little curious. Gorou didn't look like a human; those two fluffy big ears on top of his head were a bit like Mondstadt's Sucrose. They should both have beast-man bloodlines.
"I suppose so..." Gorou nodded. "Makoto, what you said is also right. War is ultimately bitter for the common people. Watatsumi Island was peaceful before. Ever since the resistance was formed, those commoners don't seem to be happy. There is worry on their faces."
"The war a thousand years ago must have left a shadow on them." Gorou sighed. "I do agree with your view."
"The war a thousand years ago?"
"In the past, Watatsumi Island, Yashiori Island, and Narukami Island were ruled separately. At that time, Watatsumi Island worshipped Orobashi, the Great Serpent of Watatsumi Island. But one day, Orobashi suddenly launched a war against Narukami Island. That war caused heavy casualties on Watatsumi Island, and even Orobashi was slashed in two by the Raiden Shogun's Musou no Hitotachi. Even now, one can still see the traces of that battle on Yashiori Island." Gorou nodded. "I think the people of Watatsumi Island should still have memories of that war."
"Hmm."
"Perhaps."
"Nowadays, under the Vision Hunt Decree, the ones who are actually hurt are those who have lost their Visions; the lives of most commoners are still normal."
"But if a war breaks out, it will ultimately be bitter for the common people."
Along the way, under Gorou's guidance, she almost witnessed the full picture of the Sangonomiya Shrine. It must be said that the Sangonomiya Shrine is indeed a very beautiful place.
"One day, the Vision Hunt Decree will end, and Inazuma will return to normal."
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