When Yoimiya learned the identities of the people on the ship, she immediately realized the seriousness of the problem.
They were all distinguished guests invited by her Regent, and now, due to her own mistake, they had been subjected to shelling.
Although no serious consequences resulted, the Acting Grand Master of Mondstadt being shelled in Inazuma was a very serious diplomatic incident; she had caused a huge mess.
On the deck of the ship where Acting Grand Master Jean was, Yoimiya was kneeling beside her, continuously apologizing to her.
As for Klee, because he violated the survival rule of 'Bombing people, Jean comes knocking,' after being briefly disciplined by Acting Grand Master Jean, he was kneeling properly, crying and shedding tears, making his cute face a big mess.
Through Yoimiya's explanation, Acting Grand Master Jean and the others finally understood the full story.
Kannazuka Island is remote, practically surrounded by water, and according to the Regent, as long as the two of them didn't detonate shells on Narukami Island's mainland, they could play however they wanted.
For this, Miyashiro even specifically designated a three-kilometer radius around Kannazuka Island as a military exclusion zone, prohibiting any personnel or vessels from entering the area without permission.
Therefore, just minutes before the shelling, Yoimiya, in order to record the maximum range of 'Xiao Jinyu ('Little Goldfish')', specifically conducted different tests on the launch angle and height of the launch point, and also to satisfy Klee's hobby of fishing with bombs.
After observing, Yoimiya first placed two 'Xiao Jinyu ('Little Goldfish')' at a high point on Kannazuka Island, then set up four 'Xiao Jinyu ('Little Goldfish')' at a lower point.
Klee, on the other hand, volunteered to operate the two 'Xiao Jinyu ('Little Goldfish')' at the high point, and Yoimiya agreed to Klee's request, while she herself operated the four on the ground.
Then, fate seemed to play a joke on Yoimiya; while she was setting up the turrets below, the ship carrying Acting Grand Master Jean happened to pass by, and the maximum range of 'Xiao Jinyu ('Little Goldfish')' also exceeded Yoimiya's expectations.
If Yoimiya had been able to observe from a high point at that time, she would have been able to spot their ship, but unfortunately, Yoimiya was operating from below on the ground, and Klee's mind simply couldn't notice a ship three kilometers away.
Then, the 'enemy attack' incident unexpectedly occurred.
After hearing the full story of the incident, Acting Grand Master Jean and the others exchanged glances, then Acting Grand Master Jean cautiously asked, "Miss Yoimiya, do you mean that the shells just now were fired by you from three kilometers away?"
Yoimiya nodded and said, "I'm truly sorry; because 'Xiao Jinyu ('Little Goldfish')' was just developed, its maximum range exceeded theoretical predictions.
Normally, the range is only 150 meters - 2700 meters; perhaps placing 'Xiao Jinyu ('Little Goldfish')' at a high point caused the range to exceed the theoretical limit."
Lisa, who was nearby, seemed to notice a crucial point and raised a question, "Miss Yoimiya, did you just say that this 'Xiao Jinyu ('Little Goldfish')' was developed by you and Klee together?"
Yoimiya nodded, and seeing this, the people from Mondstadt couldn't help but look at Klee, who was still crying nearby.
Acting Grand Master Jean assumed a stern posture and asked, "K-Klee—is this true?"
Klee, while sobbing, said aggrievedly, "It's true.
Brother Miyashiro drew this whole area for me and Sister Yoimiya, saying we could play however we wanted, but I didn't expect... I didn't expect to run into you all..."
Seeing that Klee still seemed a bit unconvinced by her words, Jean's demeanor became even more imposing.
Klee, seeing this, quickly hid behind Yoimiya and continued to sob, while Barbara also promptly stopped Jean.
The enthusiastic Amber walked up to Klee, comforting him while explaining the seriousness of the situation.
Amber: "Klee, do you know?
One of the 'Xiao Jinyu ('Little Goldfish')' you fired just now was aimed directly at our ship.
At that time, Acting Grand Master Jean and Barbara were both standing on the deck.
If Acting Grand Master Jean hadn't intervened in time to change the flight path of your 'Xiao Jinyu ('Little Goldfish')', I'm afraid Acting Grand Master Jean and Barbara would have been seriously injured.
And our ship would also have been sunk.
Then, everyone on our ship would have drowned.
Klee, do you want to see Acting Grand Master Jean and Sister Barbara get hurt?
Do you want to see Sister Lisa and me drown?"
Klee immediately shook his head like a rattle drum upon hearing this, then actively pounced into Acting Grand Master Jean's arms, crying and apologizing, "Acting Grand Master Jean, Sister Barbara, Sister Amber, Sister Lisa, I'm sorry, Klee didn't do it on purpose.
All the sisters are good people, Klee doesn't want you to be harmed, please forgive Klee."
Seeing Klee realize his mistake and sincerely apologize for forgiveness, everyone present showed a relieved smile.
There was no other way; their tolerance for Klee had already been cultivated back in Mondstadt, and with two months apart, Acting Grand Master Jean had actually prepared for Klee to cause all sorts of trouble even before heading to Inazuma, even preparing an apology to Inazuma.
But she didn't expect that before she even arrived in Inazuma, she would encounter Klee's shelling, almost causing a tragedy.
Fortunately, Acting Grand Master Jean reacted in time, preventing more serious consequences, so this matter was quietly dropped.
After forgiving Klee, everyone's attention refocused on Yoimiya, who immediately felt immense pressure.
Although they easily forgave Klee because Klee was a child and they were Klee's guardians, she was a stranger to them, which didn't mean they would easily let go of her, the 'mastermind'.
If this matter were to be escalated by Mondstadt, it would have very serious repercussions for Inazuma and for the Regent.
Thinking of this, Yoimiya felt overwhelmed by pressure, and at this moment, Klee seemed to notice something, and quickly stood in front of Yoimiya, saying, "Acting Grand Master Jean, Sister Barbara, Sister Amber, Sister Lisa, this isn't Sister Yoimiya's fault.
Klee insisted that Sister Yoimiya go fishing with bombs.
Please don't make it difficult for her, okay? Please!"
Seeing Klee actually step forward to defend Yoimiya, everyone was very surprised, especially Yoimiya.
Beyond the surprise, her heart was filled with gratitude, but as Klee's older sister, she certainly wouldn't let Klee, a child, take the blame for her.
So, she also said, "Distinguished guests who have traveled so far, I am truly sorry to have startled you.
The responsibility for this matter rests solely with me.
I did not make proper safety preparations before the experiment.
I am willing to bear full responsibility for this.
I will confess to the Regent and will certainly give you an explanation."
Klee also got anxious when he heard Yoimiya's words and said, "Then I also want to confess to Brother Miyashiro... con... confess what was it?
Anyway, it means I want Brother Miyashiro to punish me; Sister Yoimiya can't be the only one responsible."
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