People in Xumi: I am really not the Dragon King

Chapter 526 Lady: Being arrested and thrown in jail? I might as well find a wind god statue and smash my head against it!
"Huh? So you can only rob people, not repeatedly arrest them?"

"What a pity, Paimon said, our friend thinks it's such a pity."

As the conversation went on, perhaps realizing that her initial question had been too direct, the white fluffy creature changed her question to "asking on behalf of a friend."

After Lin Feng subtly indicated that while her idea was very creative, directly arresting the executor who came to ransom the people might attract enemies they couldn't currently defeat,

Paimon also lowered his little head in disappointment, revealing a regretful expression.

"They're clearly a bunch of bad guys, but my friend was thinking of using them to make some extra pocket money."

"If we can only seize a few supplies, then it seems that capturing the top-ranked executives will be more valuable."

In his disappointment, Paimon almost blurted out something, but he quickly realized what was going on and corrected himself.

Based on my current experience fighting the Fool's Enforcers, I don't think these guys are that strong at all; they seem like they could easily faint on the roadside.
The white fluffy ball, which was already starting to swell, clenched its little fists, even hoping that they could come together as a group.
"Well, we shouldn't underestimate those executives."

"Although based on your past battle records, some members are no longer a threat, after sharing the divine power, the top members still possess god-level combat abilities."

"Some people in the Order of the Church have roughly estimated their threat level. Using the holders of the Eye of God with outstanding strength as a reference, four or more of them are no longer easy to deal with by sheer numbers."

At present, the blond-haired boy only has three elemental powers. Although his combat strength is much more stable than before, he lacks practical powers and his own combat strength is still no match for the higher-ranking executives.

I'm worried that these two guys are getting too cocky and will choose to get into physical contact at the wrong time.

If that were the case, I might not make any money, and my last bit of savings would be completely wiped out in one go.

"Uh, we understand. Ying and I will be careful."

He scratched his head, feeling inexplicably as if his thoughts had been completely read.
Paimon thought about the possibility of encountering an enemy he couldn't defeat and losing money instead, and his initial excitement at suddenly learning that he could earn pocket money subsided somewhat.

"By the way, Yuan Shang, where are you living now?"

"Ying and I are no longer wanted by the gods, so we should be able to go to where you live."

"Hmm? Where to stay?"

Lin Feng paused slightly, somewhat curious as to why Paimon had suddenly brought this up.

"I did forget to introduce myself before. Generally speaking, you can find me next to the fireworks shop in Naganohara, Hanamisaka, or at the Fuchigami Confectionery in Inazuma Castle."

"But why are you suddenly asking this?"

"Hehe, it's nothing."

"But I thought you had friends in the Shogunate, right? If you can get any information about the Fatui Executors, then after Ying and I capture them, we can share the bounty with you."

The sparkling enthusiasm in its eyes was clearly visible; the white fluffy creature's love for Mora had remained unwavering.

Having completely forgotten to use phrases like "I have a friend" to conceal his true intentions, Paimon's expression at this moment resembled that of a mob boss recruiting members for a heist.

"Alright, I'll let you know when I have news. I don't care about the profit sharing. I'm also a little interested in cracking down on the executors of the Fools."

"It's almost time. The negotiations over there seem to have ended."

See you next time. I hope you get used to life on Narukami Island.

Seeing Xin Hai approaching from afar, Lin Feng, knowing full well what she would face, waved goodbye to Ying and Paimon.

After calculating the time and figuring out that it wouldn't be long before the blond-haired duo in front of him made two payments,

Considering how much Luminous and Paimon crave Mora, he could only wish those two guys who were spreading evil eyes everywhere good luck.

"—Xin Hai! Here, here! Are you done talking?"

"Hmm, judging from your expression, is it possible that Yae no Kami is difficult to talk to?"

From afar, I noticed that Ying and her friend seemed to have very complicated expressions, making it hard to tell whether they were relaxed or had a headache.

Although I don't understand what exactly happened to put my mind in this strange state, a mixture of many emotions,
But Paimon, watching her 'ally' walking towards them alone, was still somewhat worried that her negotiations with that divine being might have failed.

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"He's not exactly difficult to talk to, just a little more assertive than I expected."
But the outcome of the negotiations was very complicated, and I don't know how to put it right now.

It is clear that Haiji Island, with its frequent sanctification and reliance on purchasing most of its food and vegetables, is not a habitable place.

From an objective standpoint, settling on Narukami Island brought entirely positive changes to the residents' living standards and was a correct decision that was conducive to the continuation of their lives.

However, from another perspective, although they had no real choice, Haiqi Island was on the verge of being destroyed by the power of the gods at any moment.

However, the outcome of the negotiations can also be interpreted as him "selling out" everyone on Haigi Island in exchange for the opportunity for the Coral Palace lineage to become one of the Three Magistrates.
"Phew, I'll tell you later. I probably need to go to the castle tower first."

"Your conversation with that Yaeguchi has been scheduled for tomorrow, since you two are both leaders of a 'resistance army'."

"But your forces are small, and all of them are elites. You should receive ample preferential treatment and won't have to face a choice like that of Haiqi Island."

It's a real headache to figure out how to persuade the residents of Umijima to accept the shogunate's arrangements, mainly because it's very difficult to prevent trouble after the army is scattered.

However, even the most troublesome problems must be postponed for now, as there are undoubtedly more important tasks to be dealt with:

—The general is the center of power in the entire country and the supreme decision-maker for the appointment and removal of all officials.

Previously, he was an outsider. Since he wanted to access the entire Narukami Island government system, it was impossible without the gods' consent.

"While at first they might only be making contact with some unimportant details, they wouldn't possibly trust a rebel leader like me."
Even so, the gods must have been very wary of me getting involved in political affairs.

He shook his head, already prepared to face a series of challenges.
Convinced that getting actual work would be extremely difficult, Xin Hai began to mentally simulate the challenges he would face.

A moment later, the general approached the castle tower.

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"One of the Three Envoys? Your promise, Divine Child? The reason is that she is very good at handling political affairs?"

They completely ignored the irrelevant reasons mentioned earlier.

Upon hearing the last sentence, the general opened his eyes, and his usually icy emotions began to fluctuate, his eyes flashing with an extremely oppressive lightning light.

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Xin Hai: "."

This is so oppressive! Didn't they consult the gods beforehand about these conditions?! Oh no, why did I have to use my work skills as an excuse to persuade the gods? That's completely pointless!

Such intense emotional fluctuations must stem from extreme dissatisfaction and a desire for something more.
"I'm sorry, General, I..."

"—Very good, proceeding as planned by your God, I agree."

"The work-related materials are still in the usual place. If there's nothing urgent, we can officially start today."

Xin Hai: ? ? ?
He looked at the deity in front of him with a head full of question marks, and for a moment even thought that what was in front of him was a replica.

I can't understand when "being good at work" became one of the three main reasons for running for office, and even the gods seem quite pleased with it.

Even the most exaggerated expectations hadn't unfolded like this. Xin Hai's expression froze, and he couldn't help but wonder if this was some kind of special test.

"I'll go clear out the monsters first. You can assign the tasks for today, Divine Child. I'll handle them personally when I get back."

"Adjustments to the magistrate's office can be made at any time. Just notify the general when you think it's the right time."

He rose from his seated meditation position and swiftly left behind two sentences.

With unimaginable efficiency, the decision on the ownership of one of the three magistrates was made, and the majestic deity vanished before the eyes of the heart in a flash of lightning.

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I always felt that he was running away from something terrifying, and the deity's behavior gave me this kind of illusion.

Unable to understand why this was happening, Xin Hai felt that the recent events were all very strange.

"...That's all? Are there no special tests?"

"While it may be offensive, isn't this a bit too hasty?"

Unable to contain himself any longer, he turned to look at Yae no Miko, who had been brimming with confidence throughout.
Feeling that there must be some problem that she had overlooked, Xin Hai finally decided to speak up directly.

"A test? Ha, of course there is. How about we talk about it as we walk?"

"The actual situation is not complicated. Once you get to your office, you will quickly understand the cause of the current situation."

The die is cast; at this point, there's no longer any worry about the workers suddenly disappearing.

Having found the energy-boosting medicine she had prepared in advance, Shenzi led Xinhai with a big smile to the "fully packed" workroom on the second floor.

"We're almost there. Have you thought about the question from before, little one?"

"—In such a chaotic situation, why did the general dare to choose to completely purge the Heavenly Territory Enforcers? Where does her confidence come from?"

"Once you understand this, you won't have too many doubts anymore."

Standing in front of that office door, he didn't reach out to push it open.
Standing in the middle of the aisle, Yae no Miko wondered if Shinkai could react.

"Confidence? Isn't there already a reliable alternative prepared in advance?"

"The gaps in the administrative system can have extremely fatal consequences. If it were me, I might choose a more conservative approach."

"However, I've heard that in Sumeru there's a saying about 'divine wisdom,' that the wisdom of the gods is the ultimate wisdom that surpasses all scholars, and that the wisdom of one person can surpass that of an entire nation."

"Although I cannot decipher the wisdom of the gods, since they chose to do so, it must be because the other personnel have the efficiency to fill the political vacuum."

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The divine child sighed softly and remained silent.

Xin Hai: ? ? ?
"Now that things have come to this, there's no need to hide anything from you anymore."

"Actually, my daughter Ying has room for improvement in politics, no less than a beginner, and she herself is well aware of this."

"A backup plan? She did have a backup plan when she killed those people. That backup plan was the fox spirit who possessed both wisdom and beauty."

"And I also have a backup plan, one of which is..."

"—Splash!"

As he spoke, he opened the door in front of him.

The moment the door was opened, a slight tremor caused the pile of documents on the table to slide and fall to the floor.

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A report that had rolled to the ground was lifted by the breeze from the opening of the door and landed face up at Xin Hai's feet.

For a moment, I couldn't quite process what I was seeing.
When they discovered that the official document bearing the seal of a deity clearly stated "I don't know,"
I vaguely realized something I was desperately trying to avoid.
Looking at the mountain of documents, Xin Hai felt a sudden darkness before his eyes, and he had an urge to be reborn as a seashell and burrow into the sand.

On the other side, in the southwest of Bayun Island, lies the Evil Eye Factory.

While a human-goddess priestess who had fainted was receiving help from a pink-haired fox, a standoff was taking place inside the now-shutdown factory.

He once brought the entire Inazuma clan under the control of the Fools, but the arrival of the Abyss and the drastic changes in the situation caused all his previous efforts to be in vain.

For some reason, as the rebel army and the shogunate army fought, the Fools' forces in the wilderness were almost completely wiped out.
Once the entire resistance force moved to Narukami Island, all plans became meaningless.

"So, have you made up your mind? Do you want to continue hiding here?"

"Anyway, I recommend just challenging monsters here to practice. The plan is unlikely to succeed anyway, and the stored food is definitely enough for such a small number of people."

"We're the ones wanted now. If you insist on going to Narugami Island, you'd better watch out and get thrown in jail."

Few of the remaining Fools remained, and D'Artagnan, having recovered from her injuries, had lost all motivation.
Upon discovering that Rosalyn in front of him had not given up, although he greatly admired this colleague who was one of the most dedicated among the executives, he did not think that going to Narukami Island at this moment would be a good idea.

"Ha, thrown in jail? Don't insult other executives with your own incompetence."

“Even in Liyue and Mondstadt, the other gods who fear the Queen will not choose to personally attack the Executor. If you are afraid, you can hide here by yourself.”

He retorted without mercy, displaying the utmost loyalty to the Empress's ideals.

I have absolutely no idea that anyone would dare to respond to the arrest warrant for the Fools' Enforcers.
Rosalind thought that if she were to be locked up in prison like this idiot in front of her, she might as well go to Mondstadt, find a statue of Anemo and kill herself, or retire and become a nanny at an orphanage in Peruvian.

(End of this chapter)