"I'll help with this!"
When Nilou heard that Miyashiro had actually agreed to her request, her first thought was: Deena Dazed could now have no regrets.
Immediately after, a complex expression appeared on her face. Emotions like happiness, gratitude, suspicion, and unease flickered across her face, but in the end, all that remained was the relief of a sigh.
After all, she was just a dancer at the Zubayr Theater, with a humble status in Sumeru City, which revered wisdom, and no social background. She was just a nobody. Perhaps her only difference from others was possessing a Hydro Vision.
And the person before her was a dignified Regent of a nation, a prominent figure on the same level as the Grand Sage of the Akademiya. She and he were practically from two different worlds, people who could never intersect.
Furthermore, she had never met him before. She only had the opportunity to enter the Inazuma Delegation's residence with Lumine and Paimon because of her connection to them.
Why should she expect a Regent of a nation to help her and go against the Grand Sage of the Akademiya?
What could she offer?
Money?
Joking aside, would a Regent of a nation lack money? And she was just from an ordinary family, not particularly wealthy.
Vision?
Although this item was precious, it was a recognition from the gods to her and could only be used by herself. If given to others, it would merely serve as an ornament.
Nilou examined herself and realized that the only condition she could offer to make this Regent help her was herself.
Adding to that, during their previous conversation, Nilou noticed that this young Regent seemed to have looked at her a few more times, his gaze lingering on the decorations on her head, her clothes, and certain sensitive areas… This discovery of detail made Nilou even more certain of her earlier considerations.
Nilou, who was naturally simple, thoughtful, and good at considering others, felt very guilty after learning that Deena Dazed might not make it to the next Sabzeruz Festival, believing that she had failed to give her a complete Sabzeruz Festival.
So, after much deliberation, she put everything on the line and asked Miyashiro for help, even if the cost of this help might change her entire life. She was resolute; to achieve this goal, she could pay any price.
After Miyashiro said he would help, Nilou still asked cautiously with a hint of doubt in her voice: "Regent, is this real?"
Miyashiro smiled at her: "Of course it's real. As the Inazuma Regent, my words are naturally as good as gold. If I say something I cannot do, it would be a loss to my credibility."
Lumine and Paimon were naturally happy to see this, but Paimon quickly raised her question: "But, Miyashiro, didn't you say when you were in Vimara Village that as a Regent, you must prioritize Inazuma's interests? If you openly defy the Akademiya's decrees, won't it affect your future negotiations with Sumeru?"
Lumine and Nilou, upon hearing this, also expressed their concern. After all, the Akademiya had already sent a Scribe to seal the Zubayr Theater and announced the ban on artistic performances. If Miyashiro insisted on opposing it, a foreign envoy openly opposing Sumeru's local laws would put the Inazuma Delegation in a disadvantageous position.
Miyashiro let out a hearty laugh at their worries, saying: "So that's what you're worried about! Indeed, if this matter affected Inazuma's interests, I definitely wouldn't agree.
But if it doesn't affect them, then that's another matter. Besides, introducing you to Lesser Lord Kusanali and helping Nilou put on a performance, the difficulty of these two things is not entirely the same."
Paimon: "Although our matter sounds more difficult, helping Nilou also requires you to go against Sumeru's laws. Is this really okay?"
Miyashiro showed a meaningful smile and retorted: "Who said I'm going to defy Sumeru's laws?"
Paimon, Lumine, and Nilou all showed confused expressions, completely bewildered. Paimon asked: "But didn't the Akademiya already issue a warning? If we continue, they will investigate all organizers of the Sabzeruz Festival."
Miyashiro: "In Sumeru City, besides the Sanctuary of Surasthana of Lesser Lord Kusanali, there is actually one other place that Sumeru's laws cannot govern."
Paimon: "What place?"
Miyashiro smiled as he looked around the residence where the Inazuma Delegation was staying and said: "Right here!"
Lumine, Paimon, and Nilou looked at this luxurious residence next to the House of Daena headquarters, somewhat unclear about Miyashiro's meaning.
Miyashiro patiently explained: "According to diplomatic regulations, whether it's the official or temporary residence of a foreign delegation, its ownership lies with their own country.
That is to say, ever since our Inazuma Delegation moved in here, the area within this residence is temporarily not under Sumeru's jurisdiction, but rather a part of Inazuma's territory, and Inazuma's laws apply."
Lumine, Paimon, and Nilou were all shocked upon hearing this. "Eh!!! Is that really true? So that means as long as we move the performance venue here, the Akademiya's ban on artistic performances won't apply, right?"
Miyashiro nodded and said: "You understood very quickly, Paimon. This place will likely become the only place for public artistic performances for the Sabzeruz Festival."
Nilou and the others were excited to hear Miyashiro's effective solution. With a turn of events, Deena Dazed still had a chance.
However, Nilou's excitement didn't last long. She quickly thought of a very important matter: time!
The Sabzeruz Festival was starting the day after tomorrow. Rebuilding the performance venue, setting up the scenery, and re-notifying the audience all required time.
The Zubayr Theater had spent more than half a month preparing for these things, and now, they had less than two days left. It was simply not enough time.
Moreover, due to the special nature of a diplomatic delegation's residence, most ordinary Sumeru citizens simply didn't have the courage or qualifications to enter. They couldn't see the performances outside the residence; at most, they could only hear the sounds.
Nilou was actually very reluctant to keep the performance hidden away.
But given the current situation, she was already extremely grateful that the Regent was willing to contribute the Inazuma Delegation's residence for her performance.
Less than two days… less than two days… Will it really be enough time?
At this thought, Nilou became anxious and a little emotional. She just wanted to dance for everyone, why did it turn out like this?
Seeing Nilou's aggrieved expression, everyone quickly asked for the reason. After learning about Nilou's worries, Miyashiro glanced at the open space in the middle of the residence and made a quick mental plan.
Then, under the astonished gazes of Lumine, Paimon, and Nilou, Miyashiro quickly made a series of gestures, then decisively lifted his foot and stomped it down heavily.
The ground began to tremble. Countless wooden planks appeared out of thin air in the originally flat open space, flying in mid-air, and at a visible speed, constructed a huge stage that rose above the surrounding walls.
Nilou was utterly shocked, hardly believing her eyes. After the shock, her gaze towards Miyashiro seemed to hold some other kind of light.
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