The people of Watatsumi Island trust Sangonomiya Kokomi the most.

Even though the popularity of the Battousai, Himura Kenshin, once surpassed her title as the Divine Priestess, in a time of crisis, it is believed that everyone would think of Sangonomiya Kokomi first, not the Battousai.

The Battousai is merely a spiritual pillar, while Sangonomiya Kokomi is their true hope.

As the war between the resistance and the Shogunate has progressed, Watatsumi Island is at a disadvantage in terms of manpower and resources.

It is thanks to the various tactics deployed by Sangonomiya Kokomi that they have been able to turn danger into safety multiple times. She has managed everything in an orderly manner with an incredible efficiency.

Sangonomiya Kokomi can usually be found in three places.

One is her bedchamber in Sangonomiya Shrine, where she often resides and handles official duties.

The second is Bourou Village. Although she says she is not good at interacting with people, since she has taken on the role of the Divine Priestess, she will do her best to fulfill her duties. Therefore, it is common for her to come here to resolve personal conflicts and disputes within the military camp.

The third is a secret cave somewhere in the west of Watatsumi Island, known only to Sangonomiya Kokomi. It is a place where she rests when her [energy is low].

It is often filled with various books on military strategy and light novels, and is her only sanctuary.

Hmm... if one were to find an opportunity to corner her here, one might be able to do some strange things.

But don't think that it's a good thing for Sangonomiya Kokomi to shoulder so many responsibilities.

One must know that Liyue's official system has a strict division of labor, with specific departments for mining (the Huishan Hall), the salt industry (the Yinyuan Hall), law (the Heji Hall), and culture (the Shenglu Hall).

The Qixing and the Eight Trades, each with their own unique abilities, manage the nation of Liyue in an orderly manner.

What's more, under the Qixing and the Eight Trades, there are various departments, including the Ministry of General Affairs. The reason why Liyue has stood tall in Teyvat for a thousand years, besides the protection of the Geo Archon... is also greatly related to its own perfect management system.

Even Inazuma across the ocean has various official organizations, large and small, including the Tri-Commission, which manages matters of ceremony, military, and finance in a clear and orderly manner.

The last leader who was as hardworking as Sangonomiya Kokomi, in Bai Luo's memory, was the Vice Grand Master Jean of Mondstadt.

Hmm... the Grand Master seems to have gone on an expedition recently, so she should be called the Acting Grand Master now.

In that case, our Divine Priestess is truly capable. To exploit such a cute leader so much, the people of Watatsumi Island are really too much.

Regarding the arrival of Beidou and her group, Sangonomiya Kokomi felt somewhat conflicted.

It is true that their arrival was like a shot in the arm, rejuvenating the already declining resistance. As the Divine Priestess, she certainly welcomed them.

But as the young woman Sangonomiya Kokomi, she was a little resistant.

Fawning merchants, a boisterous and uninhibited woman, a mysterious and unpredictable Battousai... coupled with the war against the Shogunate's army and the internal corruption on Watatsumi Island, these things intertwined, severely tormenting Sangonomiya Kokomi's fragile nerves.

Adding to that the countless large and small matters, Sangonomiya Kokomi was now completely running on fumes.

"Is this true?"

Even though she was already on the verge of her limit, Sangonomiya Kokomi still forced herself to discuss countermeasures with the old man with the goatee before her.

Because the matter he was involved in concerned the very foundation of Watatsumi Island and Sangonomiya Shrine.

It must be taken seriously.

"Absolutely true. I personally witnessed that Battousai and Igor having a conversation, and Igor seemed to have confirmed his identity as well."

Mr. Li, who had originally been turned by Igor, was now standing respectfully before Sangonomiya Kokomi, reporting on the events of the banquet.

He was now reporting this matter at the risk of being exposed.

But Mr. Li felt that this matter was of great significance. Even at the cost of his own life, he had to report it to the Divine Priestess.

The Battousai was actually a member of the Fatui. This... was a fatal blow to Watatsumi Island.

After all, this special existence was already the spiritual leader of the resistance and even of Watatsumi Island, having become a kind of faith. The collapse of a faith was no less than the collapse of rites and music. Watatsumi Island could not withstand such a blow.

"Regarding the matter of the Battousai, I have also learned about it from Mr. Kaedehara and Captain Beidou. He and the Fatui should be mortal enemies at the moment. In Liyue, he even nearly killed the Twelfth of the Fatui Harbingers. This time, he was pursued by two Fatui Harbingers upon his return to Inazuma and had to return to his home country to seek refuge. So he shouldn't be a member of the Fatui."

The shell-like, lotus-leaf-edged furisode was pressed under her wrist. Sangonomiya Kokomi frowned slightly and said with a hint of doubt.

Back in Liyue, in order to trick... to let Beidou safely send Bai Luo to Inazuma, Ningguang had once told her analysis to Beidou.

And Beidou, after drinking, had told Kaedehara Kazuha.

Kaedehara Kazuha, in a casual chat, had told Gorou.

Gorou, in his report, had relayed it to Sangonomiya Kokomi.

Based on Sangonomiya Kokomi's own judgment, the authenticity of this information should be very high.

But Mr. Li was of her uncle's generation and a native of Watatsumi Island. He obviously wouldn't lie to her.

Then this Battousai... what role was he playing in this matter?

"Do you need me to approach that Battousai? Since he has already made contact with Igor in my presence, it means that even if I were to visit him personally, it wouldn't be too abrupt."

For the sake of Watatsumi Island, Mr. Li could be said to have cast aside all his dignity, even bearing the name of a traitor and colluding with the Fatui.

The suggestion he proposed was practically a death sentence.

But if his old bones could still do something for Watatsumi Island, then death would be worth it.

"No... since the two of them sent you away when they confirmed their identities, it means they don't trust you very much. If you act rashly, not only will your life be in danger, but it will also endanger the entire plan we have laid out. Right now... at least the initiative is still in our hands."

Without a second thought, Sangonomiya Kokomi directly rejected Mr. Li's proposal.

The situation on the battlefield is ever-changing. Only by careful consideration can one be victorious in every battle.

Taking risks was not her style, especially when the other party was a special existence like the Battousai.

As mentioned before, one wrong move, and the whole game is lost.

After hearing Sangonomiya Kokomi's words, Mr. Li was about to say something, but he saw Kokomi suddenly make a hushing gesture.

A moment later, a series of footsteps came from outside.

"Lady Sangonomiya, Lord Battousai requests an audience."

The voice of a shrine maiden came from outside, and her words made Sangonomiya Kokomi and Mr. Li look at each other in confusion.

Speak of the devil, and Bai Luo appears.

This guy actually came to them on his own accord?

After gesturing for Mr. Li to leave through the secret door, Sangonomiya Kokomi tidied up her desk and said to the shrine maiden outside, "Please let Mr. Battousai in."

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