The six dragons were still hovering around Lumine.

Watching Kamisato Ayato and his large contingent leave, Kujou Sara rubbed her forehead in slight frustration.

Her deputy came closer and whispered:

"General Kujou, what should we do next?"

Kujou Sara was silent for a moment, then shook her head.

"Return to Inazuma City. Distribute these supplies to the citizens along the way. Today's matters will be personally decided by the Shogun."

"Yes, General!"

…

The Kamisato family's carriage did not travel quickly.

It moved at a leisurely pace, as if sightseeing, heading toward Narukami Island.

Inside the central carriage, Lumine, Ayaka, and Paimon were resting.

Tartaglia was outside driving.

"Ayaka, your brother is really good at talking, huh."

Paimon scratched her head and laughed cheerfully.

"I thought Lumine would have to fight that Kujou Sara today!"

Lumine snorted and lifted her head proudly.

"Even if we did fight, I'd win, obviously!"

"Hehe… I have faith in you, Lumine!"

Paimon shrugged. Google seaʀᴄh noᴠelfire.net

If a battle were to occur between Lumine and Kujou Sara, Paimon had no doubt Lumine could win.

Even if the dragons didn't intervene, Lumine had two staves, a set of alchemy potions, full diamond-enchanted equipment, and don't forget the firearms.

In a fight, Lumine could easily crush her opponent.

But since they had just arrived in Inazuma, there was no need to fight a major general.

Lumine preferred peace.

Ayaka pressed her lips into a smile and looked at Paimon.

"My brother is very skilled at dealing with Inazuma's high-ranking officials. He once said that to handle someone, you must use the method suited to them."

"Talk about emotions with those who follow rules and are loyal to the end.

Talk about rules with those who act on impulse and passion."

"My brother also said that the more obsessed a person is with one thing, the opposite of that obsession is their weakness.

He called this human nature."

Lumine and Paimon exchanged glances, both showing confusion.

"I don't understand!" Lumine scratched her cheek curiously.

"Then what's Ryen's weakness?"

Ayaka was momentarily at a loss, then gave a bitter smile.

"Ryen's weakness… is that he has none.

Though I haven't known him long, I can tell that he doesn't care about the rules of this world.

He himself is the rule.

So what works for ordinary people… probably won't work on Ryen.

He wouldn't hesitate to resolve everything with force if necessary."

Talking about feelings… they weren't like Ganyu and the others. Talking about rules… who in Teyvat could even dare to restrict Ryen?

The Fatui could strike if they wished, the Archons could seize if they wished, even the Sky Islands could rise if they wished…

Absolutely nothing was off-limits.

"Ryen really is a reckless guy!"

Lumine teased with a cheerful laugh, while Paimon glared at her angrily.

"Don't you dare speak ill of Ryen!"

Lumine rolled her eyes.

This flying companion had been following her for over half a year, and now in Liyue, it had already caused Ryen a month or two of worry.

It had basically rebelled.

She really wanted to cook it!

Suddenly, a knock came from outside the carriage.

"Ayaka, may I come in?"

It was Kamisato Ayato's voice, gentler than before.

"Please come in, Brother."

Ayaka straightened up.

When she was younger, she could still interact with Ayato in a little-sister manner, but after growing up…

She had become far more polite toward him.

This left Ayato a bit helpless.

He pushed the door open, casting a glance at Lumine before sitting opposite the two of them.

"After returning home this time, you shouldn't appear outside for a while.

Although Kujou Sara has retreated, you still violated the Shogunate's isolation decree. It's uncertain if the Shogun will keep an eye on you."

Ayaka felt slightly disappointed, nodding.

"I understand. I'm sorry for causing you so much trouble, Brother."

Ayato shook his head.

"It's no trouble at all. Don't worry, I can handle it."

Ayaka paused, then said solemnly:

"Brother, I returned to Inazuma this time to resolve the current situation here.

Inazuma cannot continue like this!"

Ayato sighed inwardly. He wasn't surprised by Ayaka's persistence.

Even before this, she had always wanted to solve Inazuma's war-torn state.

Having just returned from Liyue, she had likely seen many new things.

She was probably impatient to act.

"The issues in Inazuma can't be solved with a few words."

Ayato didn't intend to dwell on this topic. He paused, then continued:

"For now, just take your time and help your friend get familiar with Inazuma.

After the situation calms down, you can travel around Inazuma and relax a bit."

Seeing Ayaka still wanting to say something, Ayato raised his hand slightly and looked at Lumine.

"Miss Lumine, your visit to Inazuma at this time is for…"

"Travel!"

Lumine answered decisively.

Ayato nodded thoughtfully. After a brief silence, his expression became somewhat serious:

"Although this may be sudden… I heard that your brother, Miss Lumine, is affiliated with the Abyss Order?"