People in Xumi: I am really not the Dragon King

Chapter 524 Divine Child: How about determining the position of the family head? Or... do you want to advance further?
"In a good mood? Is it because you can finally find someone to take over your job?"

"But the accumulated contradictions over the years, coupled with the new problems arising from the cohabitation of residents from both places, make this kind of work not so easy to handle."

A temporary port on the west side of Narukami Island.

Since receiving the definite news some time ago, the craftsmen of the magistrate's office have specially repaired the dock that was originally damaged by the monsters in order to welcome these guests from the island of Umigi.

It is clear that everyone in the castle tower is currently hoping for a savior in terms of work, and with no other choice, Shinkai is the most suitable candidate.

However, the antagonism between the residents of the two areas is long-standing, and it will not be easy to legitimately get the rebel leader to come and help.
Curious about how the pink-haired fox was going to trick Xin Hai into taking over, Lin Feng also followed along as an "enthusiastic bystander."

“Normally, it’s not that easy. If Aying is still the same as she was at the beginning, the success rate is even closer to zero.”

"But, what can I do? My Ah Ying is so busy with all the piles of things that she's even reached the point where she's using monster-hunting as a way to relax."

"The opportunity you created has indeed changed too many things."

Before coming, I tried my best to take care of myself, at least to make myself look less tired.

It was rare for her to display the demeanor expected of a divine servant and a high priestess.

As Yae no Miko gazed at the rebel fleet whose outlines were already visible in the distance, she was quite determined to abduct the little shrine maiden.

"Heh, judging from your expression, you seem determined to win?"

"That's certainly true."

"After this wave, the upper echelons of Inazuma are too weak, and below the gods, they no longer have the power to suppress Umijima."

If we continue to allow the residents of the two areas to remain antagonistic as before, then peaceful resolution will become virtually impossible in the future.

It is clear that from any perspective, facilitating cooperation and even integration between the two parties at this juncture is the optimal solution.

While the vacancy at the top greatly increases the difficulty of governance, it also means that the entry of new forces will not be secretly resisted or sabotaged because it infringes on the interests of the original groups.

Coincidentally, the person currently in charge of overseeing the shogunate is a certain pink-haired fox who has no desire for power and, knowing the absolute strength of the gods, is completely unconcerned about things like status.
The circumstances were extremely unusual, and those in power were eager to transfer it away.

With a series of circumstances piling up, the shogunate was indeed able to offer very tempting conditions.

"The other side is almost here. Let's try to nip the threat of division in the bud now."

"The final surprise I've prepared for this land is still in the works."
Since you are so confident, I will give the Shogunate some time, and I hope that you can reach a sufficient understanding before then.”

Nothing brings people closer together than fighting side by side when facing the threat of death, but only if the enemy is strong enough to force them to unite in order to survive.

Kong has already led the Order's elite forces to extract "memories" from leyline nodes in different regions, making preliminary preparations for the creation of "Shadow".

When the time is right, he will personally activate the authority he received from the God of Thunder, forcing all living beings on the entire Inazuma land to rebel together in a desperate situation.

"Tsk, I'm genuinely giving that little one a chance, I think she'll seize it."

"The preservation of the Haiqi Island faith is ultimately a hidden danger of internal conflict, just like the doll that Aying made, which was a foreshadowing of a moment of kindness."

"Two similar lessons are enough. This time I won't go easy on you."

“If the people there, under A-Ying’s protection, still want to stir up trouble, then even if A-Ying herself can’t bring herself to do it, I will at least do my duty as a ‘family member’.”

The problem of Umijima Island is not a recent development. Throughout the centuries, whenever the shogunate wanted to solve this problem, it had countless options to pursue.

But when they were still alive, the division between the two sides was far less severe than it is today, and the nature of their own gods meant that the means of resolving conflicts would not be too bloody.

During the hundreds of years that Ah Ying secluded herself,

As the shogunate's governance and interference in Kaigoshima gradually weakened, the hidden dangers that had been completely ignored in the past were exposed in this direct way.

"Taking what each party needs is indeed a good choice, and smart people will figure out what to do themselves."

“It’s almost time, so I, the ‘passerby,’ will step aside and wait for my two old friends to come and find me.”

From afar, they could see Ying and Paimon looking haggard at the front of the group, and the white fluffy ball almost floated off to sleep.

The air harassment work was very satisfactory.
Lin Feng waved to the divine child in front of him, intending to meet these two guys later.

"Phew, we're finally here. I'm so sleepy. Paimon, can I go to sleep now?"

"Hold on a little longer. Our status as wanted criminals hasn't been lifted yet. After all, the rebels on Umijima Island are also the people of Inazuma. It's hard to say how the shogunate will treat us."

A moment later, a temporary rest area was set up behind the port.

We were very politely led to this somewhat rudimentary transit area.
Perhaps because fighting those monsters from the outside world was already exhausting, Ying didn't see much hostility on the faces of the shogunate soldiers here.

He looked around.
Surprisingly, some of the Shogunate troops, upon seeing so many remaining rebel soldiers, displayed not wariness but rather relief at receiving reinforcements.
It's hard to imagine that two people who previously hated each other would meet again in such a scene.
Ying had to admit that in the face of the pressure to survive, all conflicts could be temporarily set aside.
"Little one, what are you looking at? Surprisingly, this welcome wasn't a trap?"

"Ah, although the current time is not exactly the right time to visit, as you can see, Narukami Island warmly welcomes you all."

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"—Whoa, when did it get here? Why was there no sound at all?!"

"—Luminous, you must have seen it, right? If this keeps up, Paimon won't remind you next time!"

The white hair bristled, jolted awake from its drowsy state by a sudden fright.
Turning around, I saw a pink-furred fox behind me with an "apology" look on its face.

Paimon, who had been frightened by a certain scholar before, immediately became alert after noticing a faint smile in that expression.

"Gentlemen, there's no need to be too nervous. Now that you're here, your status as wanted criminals is naturally not a problem."

"In terms of the crime alone, rebelling against the shogunate is much more serious than the two of you. Since my god did not give any special instructions, the previous warrants will naturally be cancelled."

Maintaining stability in Inazuma is the most important thing for her; she's too busy to pay attention to these minor details.

My friend Aying is so tired every day that she's practically on her feet. Even if she saw the two of them before finishing her backlog of work, she probably wouldn't be inclined to pursue the matter.

"." "—Welcome to the living goddess priestess of Haiji Island."

"Don't worry, Aying always takes promises very seriously. You will receive the same protection as the residents of Narukami Island here."

He briefly eased the tension between the two people in front of him.

He turned around and looked at the little witch he had met a few times before.

As the heads of the shrine,

Yae no Miko temporarily suppressed her urgent desire to find a scapegoat to succeed her and greeted him in an unusually formal tone.

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"Thank you for your kindness, General. On behalf of all the residents of Haiqi Island, I express my gratitude."

"But we do not intend to accept protection for nothing. The shogunate's willingness to provide a place to stay is already a great help. With a formidable enemy at hand, we would appreciate it if our warriors could also contribute to the subsequent defense against the monsters."

I could clearly sense that the shrine maiden in front of me was very friendly. Apart from being enthusiastic, she did not discriminate against me based on my faith at all.

However, the perspective of a deity's retinue is likely different from that of an ordinary person, and there is no record of this person's fate in previous wars, making it difficult to use as a reliable reference.

They had already observed the situation on their way here, and the reactions of the surrounding soldiers were the most genuine reflection of the Narukami Island people's attitude towards them:
There are simply too many monsters in the outside world. The reason why the resistance is welcomed is because their arrival is a supplement to the human forces and a tangible fighting force.

Therefore, such goodwill is conditional and based on compromise with the situation.

If the rebels are unwilling to take responsibility, then in an instant, this goodwill will turn into an equal amount of malice.

"Hmm, a very good proposal, but I wonder how Miss Kokoro intends to cooperate with the Shogunate in defense?"

"The two armies have not cooperated before, and it would be somewhat wasteful for them to fight separately. I do have some preliminary ideas, how about we discuss them in detail later?"

He smiled noncommittally, then gestured towards a nearby house.

It was clear that the other side was using a classic case of retreat as a tactic to advance; agreeing to this would be tantamount to agreeing to allow the resistance to maintain its original personnel and organization and to exercise small-scale autonomy.

Even so, through daily communication and joint operations, the relationship between the two sides was able to ease considerably.
But this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and even setting aside her own needs, this level of result is far from enough.

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"Excuse my bluntness, but I don't know if I've misunderstood you, but you wish to break up and reorganize the civilians and military on Haizhi Island for unified management?"

"That's really..."

I never expected that after a friendly initial contact, the other party would start with such a blatant attempt to sow discord.

Although Haizhi Island currently has little room for refusal, assimilation must be carried out gradually and step by step.

Such simplistic and brutal methods will only provoke public resentment, weaken the army's combat effectiveness, and leave behind numerous internal conflicts and hidden dangers.
I can't understand how I could hear such a proposal; logically speaking, it's tantamount to deliberately creating internal chaos.

Based on his previous understanding of this High Priest, Xin Hai couldn't fathom what kind of backup plan had made such a clever person as the other party so direct in his very first sentence.

"Ha, I didn't expect you to be so undisguised?"

"But as the ruler of Haizhi Island, Miss Xinhai should know that there was no need to hide this from the beginning."

"The integration of the military can weaken the cohesion within Haiqi Island, and the dispersal of the populace can gradually assimilate their original beliefs."

"These are measures that the shogunate must take to ensure that the previous civil war does not happen again, and I think Miss Kokoro can understand them completely."

"If I had to say, these measures would definitely be implemented, it's just that they'll be done in a more subtle and roundabout way so that people won't feel any resistance."

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Perhaps the words were too blunt, hitting the part that Haigi Island wanted to avoid the most.

The previous superficial harmony was broken, and the scene froze for a moment.

"Yes, everyone on Haiqi Island is a smart person, and these are the most special times right now. From the beginning, I have no intention of wasting each other's time like those bureaucrats."

"It's a very simple matter of switching positions. Miss Kokoro must have anticipated this outcome long ago and made the necessary preparations before choosing to come to Narukami Island."

"In fact, once you all came to Narugami Island because you couldn't resist the invasion of the abyss, you had completely lost the initiative."

"Seeking divine protection is tantamount to admitting defeat, and one will inevitably have to obey the shogunate's orders afterward."

I simply skipped the tedious process and presented the result directly to me.

It was straightforward and to the point, with absolutely no attempt to hide anything.

The divine child laid out the worst possible outcome directly, and revealed the greatest worry in the heart of the young "human god priestess".

Looking at the sea of ​​emotions before him with a half-smile, he awaited the other's response.
Knowing that this was a smart person who was not pedantic, she was certain that the other party would understand her meaning.

"I have no objection to the integration of the two sides. From the shogunate's perspective, Umijima will not have another opportunity to 'resist'."

"However, the prerequisite for unifying the management of those with different stances is that the distribution of power within the management team is reasonable and acceptable to both sides, and given the current situation, the shogunate is clearly unlikely to relinquish it."

"—Who says it's 'impossible'? Special circumstances don't necessarily require adherence to any set of rules."

"—I am willing to vouch for the Shogun with my status as a 'divine servant,' relinquishing one of the three positions of Grand Master to you, little one, and allowing the mortal priestess of Umijima Island to directly participate in the management of Inazuma."

"Should we choose to maintain the status quo, helplessly accept the shogunate's control and division, and passively accept our arrangements?"

"I think Ms. Xinhai should be able to make a reasonable judgment by seizing this opportunity and taking the initiative to promote the integration of both sides, while also advocating for the public's right to speak out."

He laid out everything that was bound to happen and the possible turning point directly in front of this junior shrine maiden, without mentioning work at all.

Faced with an extremely passive future on one hand and overwhelming sincerity on the other, the divine child was fully confident in the choice of this unfortunate yet intelligent man.

(End of this chapter)