socalfunplaces Chapter 268 - 267 These brain-intensive tasks were too troublesome
Chapter 268 - 267 These brain-intensive tasks were too troublesome
Unfortunately, the Shogunate hadn’t arranged for this, and sending personnel to join the Rebel Army now would easily arouse suspicion, so this plan had to be abandoned.
"...I guess I’ll just go and cut them down myself."
These brain-intensive tasks were too troublesome. Ei still preferred a direct approach: go straight to the Rebel Army and deal with all of them, which would simplify things.
"It hasn’t reached that point yet, but it’s close. If the Rebel Army continues its current actions even after the Vision Hunt Decree is canceled, their behavior can be defined as ’treason.’ With this charge, no matter how you decide to deal with those people, the people of Inazuma will have no objections. However, there’s a prerequisite: you must make the lives of Inazuma’s citizens better. Otherwise, if the common people see no hope from the Shogunate, they will turn to support the Rebel Army on Watatsumi Island."
"They dare?"
"They’re already struggling to survive; what do you think they’re afraid of? Don’t forget that the most important part of Inazuma is its people. If there are no citizens left, you, as a god, are just a furnishing."
She gently tapped Ei’s forehead. Her sister still hadn’t matured, and it seemed she still needed a lot of education. But... [Can you really bring yourself to be harsh with her? I’m afraid one pout from her and you’ll soften.]
These were words Durandal had told her. At the time, she had adamantly said she wouldn’t do that, but after feeling Ei’s attachment, Makoto realized she really couldn’t bring herself to be harsh.
Oh, dear, she’s so much trouble. Luckily, I have help here. If it were just me, Ei would definitely follow me around like before. With her help, Ei can still grow up.
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After obtaining the necessary intelligence, Durandal left Tenshukaku, preparing to depart Narukami Island and head to Yashiori Island for investigation.
After her tantrum, Ei felt completely at ease, her smile unstoppable. While reading a light novel, she hummed a strange tune.
[I thought you would spend more time with them. I didn’t expect you to let them leave so quickly.]
"Staying too long would definitely make Durandal uncomfortable. Although I’m reluctant, I can only let them leave."
If possible, Ei wished she could spend the entire day with Makoto, but Makoto met her through Durandal, and Durandal had no interest in spending all day with her.
To prevent Durandal from developing an aversion and never coming to Tenshukaku to see her again, Ei could only make Makoto’s appearance time appropriately shorter.
The Raiden Shogun, who was working outside, nodded. She recalled what Durandal had told her when she first arrived and pondered how to handle the Three Commissions.
She did not want to abolish the Tenryou Commission and the Tenryou Commission. Although they had disappointed her greatly, their existence was very necessary.
The problem was that their power was too great; no one could oppose them except herself, and they had ways to conceal their actions to achieve their goals.
To prevent this situation from happening, the Raiden Shogun planned to establish a department that would be solely responsible to her. The purpose of this department would be to help her monitor the every move of the Three Commissions, to prevent people like Kujou Takayuki from appearing again.
[That’s a good idea. I’m sure Sister will support it too. However, the head of this department must be chosen carefully.]
If even the head of this department had problems, then no one would truly be able to control anything.
Previously, Ei could act recklessly; after all, she was the highest authority in all of Inazuma, and even if she made mistakes, she could compensate for them. But now that Makoto was back, if she continued to act recklessly as before, she would be severely lectured.
Ei didn’t mind being lectured by Makoto, but she didn’t want Makoto to be disappointed, so she pondered a bit and mentioned it to the Raiden Shogun.
"Let Sara take the position. Although she is part of the Tenryou Commission, her loyalty and strength are both commendable. There will definitely be no problem with her taking on this role."
Kujou Sara had brought the evidence of Kujou Takayuki’s crimes. Based on Kujou Sara’s consistent performance, the Raiden Shogun trusted her, and Ei also felt that Kujou Sara was fine.
Without further ado, when Kujou Sara returned to Tenshukaku, the Raiden Shogun announced this matter, allowing her to personally select suitable personnel to find out the maggots like Kujou Takayuki within the Three Commissions.
"By the way, did you take any action just now? Last time, didn’t you and Yae Miko discuss keeping Durandal in Inazuma? When she came to see you this time, did you follow the plan?"
[Ugh!]
"Looking at your expression, you didn’t do anything, did you?"
The Raiden Shogun’s eyes sharpened. It was a very important plan, and Yae Miko had already reminded her. Could this fellow have put all her attention on throwing a tantrum?
The Raiden Shogun guessed correctly; this fellow had indeed focused all her thoughts on Makoto and completely forgotten about Durandal.
After a long silence from Ei, the Raiden Shogun sighed deeply.
"Never mind, I didn’t have much hope for you anyway. Rather, besides martial arts, there are too few areas where you can be trusted."
[What kind of talk is that? Are you looking down on me, General?]
Darn it, what does that mean? Is she implying that I’m useless except for my martial arts?
"Did I say something wrong? If you don’t want to hear such an evaluation, then be more serious. Don’t wait until she takes Makoto away to regret it."
[I... I know!]
ε = (’ ο ｀ *))) Sigh~ Life is not easy, Ei sighed.
As happiness increased, so did worries. Was Yae Miko’s plan really useful? It felt like she was just stringing him along.
No matter what, he would try it next time she came over. At least he couldn’t be looked down upon by the Shogunate anymore.
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