Gu Chen looked down at the gaping wound across his chest.
He took a slow breath—the injury was already knitting together before his very eyes.
"The Raiden Shogun… truly not someone to underestimate."
He muttered softly, then the video's perspective shifted—back to Lumine, who was learning about the fates of those who had lost their visions.
[Tartaglia]: That wound looked brutal, but somehow on Mr. Gu Chen it just seems… mild? And it's healing that fast!
[Venti]: Told you—Gu Chen's no normal human! No one heals that fast! (serious)
[Azhdaha]: @[Gu Chen] Brother, you're not secretly dragon-blooded, are you? (Keqing·question)
[Gu Chen]: (smirks)
[Venti]: That grin's practically splitting your face in half!
[Kaeya]: And somehow, that expression just fits the moment perfectly! (grinning)
[Zhongli]: As long as you're unharmed. It seems your physique is far from ordinary, Mr. Gu Chen.
[Prince Neuvillette]: Hmph, so the mighty Raiden Shogun isn't all that impressive after all. (disdain)
[Raiden Ei]: …
[Zhongli]: Speaking objectively—if Mr. Gu Chen had taken the Inazuman populace as hostages, even the Shogun would have had no choice but to yield. (Zhongli·sipping tea)
[Prince Neuvillette]: Hah! Then Gu Chen is nothing but a despicable schemer!
[Gu Chen]: Bro, easy for you to talk big when you're not the one about to be turned to ash! (Qiqi·collapsed)
[Tartaglia]: As long as the goal is achieved, the means don't really matter!
[Dainsleif]: Funny how some people condemn others for using "dirty methods," yet what they do themselves isn't exactly honorable either.
[Prince Neuvillette]: …
[Lumine]: Brother, please stop embarrassing yourself. (facepalm)
[Prince Neuvillette]: …
[Yae Miko]: Alright, alright, enough squabbling. Just look at Inazuma now—what a complete mess! (Yae Miko·chuckle)
In the video:
Lumine had already met the Kamisato Clan's young lady of the Yashiro Commission, and then went on to speak with several people who had lost their Visions.
At Narukami Shrine, Yae Miko's calm voice drifted over the sakura-lined courtyard.
"The Way of the Sword has endless forms. To seize the title of the greatest swordsman under heaven is no easy feat for any mortal."
"One must wield their blade with both hands and shatter the dreams of others—sometimes even those of one's dearest kin. Only with such unwavering obsession can one cast aside pain and keep moving forward."
"But when that obsession fades, doubt creeps in. Fear takes hold… and one becomes what you've seen—just like that good-for-nothing friend of mine."
She shook her head with a faint, knowing smile.
[Kujou Sara]: Lady Miko, just who are you referring to? (alert)
[Kamisato Ayaka]: I can't recall anyone who fits that description… Could she mean someone we don't know? (curious)
[Venti]: (grinning)
[Raiden Ei]: (Shenhe·stare)
That damned fox—
She can't be talking about me, right?
No… could she?!
Ei's brow twitched.
"Good-for-nothing friend"?
What sort of familiar talks about their own god like that?!
As Lumine and Paimon were leaving the shrine, Yae Miko suddenly called out.
"So it wasn't just my imagination… A foreign wind is blowing through these islands, bringing with it new life."
"Our meeting may be premature, but your arrival is perfectly timed.
Work hard, little one—don't let me down."
With a mischievous glint in her violet eyes, Yae Miko gave a soft laugh and turned to leave.
"That Lady Miko seems very interested in you," Paimon whispered, tilting her head. "What do you think she meant by all that?"
"Forget it—let's head back and report to Lady Ayaka first!"
[Furina]: I understand everything now!
Everyone: What did you just understand again?
[Heizou]: Lady Furina, would you enlighten us?
[Furina]: What exactly is the relationship between Yae Miko and the Raiden Shogun?
[Kujou Sara]: Lady Miko is the Shogun's familiar. Why?
[Furina]: Then that confirms it even more!
[Kujou Sara]: …Confirms what?
[Furina]: Look at the situation! Inazuma's falling apart!
Ordinary people are mostly fine—they don't have Visions, so the Vision Hunt Decree doesn't touch them.
But those with Visions? There are many, and under the Shogun's decree they're forced to surrender them—or die.
And yet, look at Yae Miko—she still wears her Vision!
Clearly, she refuses to hand it over!
So what does that mean? She's secretly rebelling!
But she's the Raiden Shogun's familiar—she can't defy her openly.
That would be treason.
So instead, she's using Lumine!
Remember her words? "The foreign wind will bring new life to these islands."
Translation: Lumine is the key to breaking the stalemate!
[Kaeya]: So what you're saying is… Lady Yae Miko's starting a rebellion? (smirk)
[Kamisato Ayaka]: (Ayaka·confused)
[Furina]: @[Kamisato Ayaka] Don't look so confused—you're part of it too!
[Kamisato Ayaka]: (Paimon·shocked)
[Furina]: It's obvious! The Yashiro Commission's lady has been guiding Lumine to contact people who lost their visions.
Isn't that a clear move against the Shogun's will?
You're helping Lumine dismantle the decrees—so yes, you're rebelling too! (proud)
[Lumine]: So basically, I'm just everyone's tool? (Xinyan·furious)
[Gu Chen]: From the plot so far… well, yeah, looks like you're being used. (nods)
[Furina]: @[Gu Chen] And you, lurking in the shadows, watching everything unfold—clearly manipulating Lumine for your own agenda! You're no saint either! (Nahida·pointing)
[Gu Chen]: "Manipulating"? What a nasty word! It's called mentoring—a field test for her growth! (Hu Tao·boo!)
[Lumine]: Honestly… yeah, let's call it "experience-building." (smirk)
[Furina]: ??? You're being used and you're not even mad?
[Lumine]: Depends on how I'm being used.
If they need me, that means I'm valuable.
And if they're using me… they'd better pay up afterward, right?
[Zhongli]: Clear-headed and pragmatic.
[Venti]: Hah! You know, that actually makes a weird kind of sense!
[Venti]: But back to the point—so Inazuma's full of rebels now, huh? (grin)
[Raiden Ei]: …
[Yae Miko]: The Raiden Shogun is ruthless and cruel, enforcing the Vision Hunt Decree!
Citizens of Inazuma—rise with me!
Let us slay the tyrant, and when victory is ours… I'll make you Great General of the Tenryou Commission! (Yae Miko·mischievous grin)
[Raiden Ei]: …
[Arataki Itto]: For real?! (Xiangling·sparkly-eyed)
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