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Chapter II: Act III
Omnipresence Over Mortals
At Sangonomiya Kokomi's invitation, you decide to visit Sangonomiya Shrine, the headquarters of the resistance army.
Talk to Teppei
Teppei:
Aha, Traveler, there you are, good to see you.
Teppei:
Your appointment with Sangonomiya is fast approaching. We should get going.
Teppei:
Are you ready? We'll start by heading to the camp on Watatsumi Island, and then we'll go meet Her Excellency together from there.
Teppei:
If you start to feel seasick at any point during the trip, let me know straight away. That said, you've spent time with the Crux Fleet in the past, so I think you'll probably be fine...
Teppei:
Ready... and away we go!
Talk to Teppei
Teppei:
Here we are. The training grounds for Watatsumi Island's troops.
Teppei:
Right now, the resistance is predominantly made up of local soldiers from Watatsumi Island.
Teppei:
Some of them are fighting with the Shogun's Army in Tatarasuna, and some of them are stationed here on the island to keep the locals safe.
Paimon:
Did you use to train here, too?
Teppei:
Yep! Unfortunately, I had to join the fight in Tatarasuna before I'd had the chance to impress the instructors. So they had me start off by helping out in the logistics division...
Teppei:
I'll be staying here for now. If you need me for anything, just come here.
Teppei:
If I'm not around, just write a note and stick it on the wall. As soon as I see it, I'll come find you...
Teppei:
...Shoot, it's nearly time for the appointment with Her Excellency.
Teppei:
I'll have to show you around Watatsumi Island some other time. For now, let's get ourselves over to Sangonomiya!
Paimon:
So Sangonomiya is the name of the place where Sangonomiya Kokomi lives... huh. Let's go check it out.
Talk to Sangonomiya Kokomi
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
Food supplies are the absolute top priority, period. We cannot afford any losses.
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
With the conflict between us and the Shogun's Army getting more intense by the day, we must prioritize the stability of the rearguard.
Ookubo Daisuke:
Understood. I will think of a way...
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
Take heart. We have a fresh batch of supplies in hand, and I'm working on expanding the army.
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
I appreciate that the lack of manpower has been hard on all of you. But things are going to get better.
Ookubo Daisuke:
We're expanding the army? Oh, that's great. Whoever this mystery supporter is, they're doing us a great service...
Ookubo Daisuke:
Huh? Teppei? What are you doing back on Watatsumi Island?
Ookubo Daisuke:
Might I ask, who...
Teppei:
Haha, VIP guests of Her Excellency, that's who. I'm acting under orders to escort them both here.
Ookubo Daisuke:
Oh really? Wait, so are you the new recruit everyone's been talking about? Strength of twenty men, splits an arrow in twain from a hundred paces, skin as hard as diamond... That's you?
Paimon:
Seriously, what is going on with these rumors!
Ookubo Daisuke:
You've come a long way. I'm sure you must be here on pressing business, so I won't disturb you any further. Feel free to visit me if you have any time to spare.
Ookubo Daisuke:
Your Excellency, I'll take my leave.
Teppei:
Your Excellency, I couldn't help but overhear Ookubo mention something about... a third party supporter? What was that about?
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
Not long ago, someone wrote to me saying that they wished to support the Watatsumi Island resistance effort. To that end, they also furnished us with a great deal of supplies.
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
Thanks to them, we can finally start recruiting troops on the scale we need to openly confront the Shogun's Army on the front line.
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
I am not without my doubts about the whole affair... but Watatsumi Island is hardly affluent, and these supplies are a much-needed lifeline for us.
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
The sender's conditions were also reasonable. They simply ask us to dedicate ourselves fully to fighting against the Shogun's Army.
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
Whatever other motives they may have, we are at least aligned on this. So let's consider them an anonymous ally.
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
Naturally, we shouldn't let our guard down. If you discover anything out of the ordinary, please report it to me at once.
Teppei:
Your Excellency, does this mean that the food at the front line is gonna get any better? I was at the field hospital the other day, and everyone was begging for some barbecued meat.
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
Hehe... Don't worry. I've already made arrangements for that. Everyone will have their fill of meat. But to be clear, still no alcohol.
Teppei:
That's fantastic!
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
I understand how hard it's been on everyone. The resistance army's rations have barely changed at all since the Vision Hunt Decree was first announced.
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
I will discuss this with the logistics division to see what further improvements can be made.
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
However, our supplies are still limited. I must ask you to remain patient until victory is ours.
Paimon:
When will the Vision Hunt Decree finally end?
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
That's the question... and I'm afraid I don't have an answer.
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
The mere existence of the Vision Hunt Decree is baffling. The Tenryou Commission's attitude just doesn't seem to add up, and neither does the Shogun's.
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
The Tenryou Commission's zealous support for the decree seemed to come out of nowhere. And the Shogun seems completely indifferent to the fact that it has effectively caused a civil war...
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
I suspect the Vision Hunt Decree won't end until these mysteries are solved. All I can say for certain is that as long as the Vision Hunt Decree remains in force, we will never give up our fight.
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
Traveler, to confirm... knowing the current situation facing Watatsumi Island and the resistance, are you still willing to fight with us?
Traveler:
Yes. I won't give up, either.
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
Good. Then here is your assignment:
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
I hereby appoint you as captain of the Watatsumi Island special operations unit: Swordfish II.
Teppei:
Whoa, whoa, whaaaat!? Swordfish II!? Is this the same Swordfish special ops unit that I'm thinking of?
Teppei:
It's hard enough getting into a special ops unit at the bottom rung, let alone jumping to captain in one fell swoop... this is incredible!
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
Although this appointment breaks with convention, I firmly believe that with your wisdom, courage, and strength, you can lead your team to victory.
Paimon:
Great! So when do we take up our post?
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
The members of Swordfish II are currently on standby in a valley to the southwest. Ronin have been causing trouble down there lately, and we need a special operations unit to eliminate them and stabilize the rearguard.
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
I have already written your Appointment Letter, which you'll need to show them on arrival. Once that's out of the way, please lead them in ridding the area of ronin.
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
The special ops unit comprises Watatsumi Island's elite soldiers. They can be a little rough around the edges, but I have every confidence that you will win their trust.
Teppei:
Um, what about me, Your Excellency? Any battles you need me to get involved in?
Teppei:
I want to make a contribution to the resistance, too!
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
Of course. I'll arrange something and brief you shortly.
Teppei:
Alright! One successful operation, coming right up! Hehe Traveler, you may have swiped the captaincy of Swordfish II, but watch this space, 'cause this guy's on his way up!
Paimon:
Okay, sure. Well, be careful out there. Don't push yourself too hard.
Paimon:
Well Traveler, let's move out.
Speak to the members of Swordfish II
Swordfish II Provisional Squad Leader:
Ah, you must be the new captain of Swordfish II. Her Excellency briefed us in advance.
Swordfish II Provisional Squad Leader:
Your reputation precedes you, and the Appointment Letter is all in order. But I still have my doubts...
Paimon:
Hmm? Do you have any other questions?
Swordfish II Provisional Squad Leader:
I'll be straight with you. I want to know whether you have what it takes to lead us.
Paimon:
You mean... like a duel?
Swordfish II Veteran:
Normally, a duel would be the quickest way to settle the question. But this time, we've got a better way.
Swordfish II Veteran:
We're stationed here because of all the ronin causing trouble in these parts. If you can get rid of them for us, we'll take that as a measure of your strength.
Traveler:
Sure.
Paimon:
Alright, let's show them what you're made of!
Speak to the members of Swordfish II
Swordfish II Provisional Squad Leader:
Okay, seems like you can hold your own... The rumors are exaggerations, of course, but still, your abilities are admirable.
Koutoku:
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Koutoku, Acting Captain of Swordfish II. This is Yoshihisa, a fellow veteran of the team.
Koutoku:
I now formally cede the position of captain to you. Swordfish II awaits your orders.
Traveler:
Are there any other ronin to deal with?
Yoshihisa:
There are two hard-hit areas. This was one of them, but thanks to you, this area is now secure. Their only remaining stronghold is located at the shallows on the east side of the island.
Yoshihisa:
That said, the ones over there are tougher, and there's more of them.
Paimon:
You got that right. Watatsumi Island is busy fighting the Shogun's Army on the front line. We can't let these guys mess up things at the rear!
Speak to the members of Swordfish II
Paimon:
There's so many of them...
Koutoku:
That's not even all of them. They have two more camps nearby.
Koutoku:
Whichever camp we attack, it's the ronin in the other two camps that'll cause us issues. They might decide to provide backup or abandon them and escape on their own.
Traveler:
Then let's attack them all at once.
Koutoku:
But Captain, that would put you in great danger...
Koutoku:
If we spread our troops too thin, we won't have enough men to guard you. It's too risky.
Traveler:
I'm fine.
Paimon:
Yup, the Traveler eats amateurs like these for breakfast!
Koutoku:
All right then. We'll deal with them all in one go and rendezvous with you on completion!
Speak to the members of Swordfish II
Paimon:
That should be the last of them... Traveler, you didn't get hurt, did you?
Paimon:
Cool... Paimon wonders how everything is going with Koutoku and Yoshihisa. Should we go over and check on them?
Yoshihisa:
Captain!
Koutoku:
Captain, the other two camps have been cleared. The entire rearguard of Watatsumi Island is now secure.
Paimon:
Great! Hee-hee, we solved the ronin problem and got everyone to look up to us, too...
Paimon:
But what's next? Let's go back and check with Kokomi.
Yoshihisa and Koutoku walk in from afar...
Yoshihisa:
Finally, we got it done. These ronin have been bugging me for ages, but Koutoku wouldn't let us at 'em till now.
Koutoku:
What? No way could you have taken them down without the new captain here. I was putting the safety of the team first, got it?
Yoshihisa:
Oh come on, you were just being a coward...
Paimon:
Hey, cut the attitude!
Paimon:
These guys, honestly... Traveler, forget them, let's go!
Return to headquarters and talk to Sangonomiya Kokomi
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
How was it, Traveler? Did your initiation go smoothly?
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
Hehe... I'm sure you're playing it down a little. Koutoku and the others put you through your paces, I presume?
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
But with your level of ability, I'm sure it was a walk in the park.
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
Since you're back, I take it that the ronin are now gone from Watatsumi Island?
Paimon:
You bet. We sure showed them who's boss!
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
Good. Now we just need to make sure Ookubo keeps a close watch to prevent their resurgence.
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
Thank you. I believe in rewarding merit, so you will be compensated for your hard work. Let me see... too soon for another promotion, I think. I could increase your pay...
Traveler:
Hey, where did Teppei go?
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
I gave him an assignment. He's taking part in a surprise attack against the Shogun's Navy.
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
He expressed a desire to be on the front line, so I honored his wishes.
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
Now. Speaking of assignments, Traveler, I have a special mission I'd like to give you.
Paimon:
A special mission?
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
Yes. In between Watatsumi Island and Tatarasuna, there are some ruins relating to a god who fell in the Archon War. There are several small islands there, often used as a transit point when transporting supplies.
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
Recently, however, supplies stored there have started to go missing for no obvious reason.
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
Stranger still, the resistance army passed by and reported they found no signs of danger... I'd like to task you with getting to the bottom of this.
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
It's not urgent, so there is no need to leave immediately. I suggest you take a few days to familiarize yourselves with the army and also with Watatsumi Island.
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
When Teppei returns, you can catch up with him, then pick a day when the weather's good to set sail for the islands.
Paimon:
Is Teppei really gonna be okay?
Paimon:
He has a tendency to dive into action without thinking things through... Paimon can't help but feel a little worried about him. Oh Traveler, why don't we go wait for him at the training grounds?
Talk to Teppei
Teppei:
Long time no see, Traveler!
Teppei:
So, how's Swordfish II treating you? Getting along okay with everyone?
Teppei:
Hehe, well you're in luck, because this seasoned veteran's got a few leadership tips for you!
Teppei:
Raising their pay will boost morale, while giving them a few bounties will act as an incentive to go the extra mile. It's also important to maintain strict discipline at all times, and finally... uh, wait, what was it, what was it...
Paimon:
Wow... Where'd ya learn all that, Teppei?
Teppei:
I read it in a novel from the Yae Publishing House... it was a long time ago. You wouldn't believe how many Dango it took to convince my friend to let me borrow it.
Paimon:
You're seriously gonna use a novel to tell people how to run an army? Pretty sure that's called being an "armchair general"...
Teppei:
Haw-haw, that's where you underestimate me! That's right, I'm learning military management on the job now, just like you.
Teppei:
You'd better believe it! Thanks to my outstanding achievements in the recent naval battle, I've officially been made the captain of my very own special operations unit!
Teppei:
It's a brand new unit: Herring I! What do you think? Pretty awesome, right?
Teppei:
I spoke to Her Excellency and she says our uniforms are in production.
Teppei:
Let's go collect them together once they're ready. I can't wait to put them on! We're really gonna look the part.
Teppei:
Ah, everything's going great. Our mystery sponsor's supplies have really helped turn things around...
Paimon:
Will Paimon get a uniform, too?
Teppei:
Of course! You're a recognized member of the Watatsumi Island resistance.
Paimon:
Yippy!
Herring Section 1 Squad Member:
Captain, a new assignment has come in...
Teppei:
Thank you soldier, I'll be there on the double. Alright, I'd better go. Traveler, see you again soon.
Teppei:
You'd better watch out, partner — at the rate I'm going, I'll overtake you if you're not careful!
Paimon:
Hah, in your dreams, mister!
Teppei:
*clears throat*... I wouldn't be so confident if I were you. I'm at the top of my game right now. This is my time to shine!
Paimon:
Paimon is so surprised that Teppei's been made a platoon captain... He must have been working super hard.
Paimon:
Let's take a break then go check out these Archon War ruins!
You take up the post of leader of Swordfish II. Unexpectedly, Teppei has also received a promotion...
Investigate the ancient ruins
Paimon:
This should be the place. But Sangonomiya was right, it doesn't look like anything suspicious is going on...
Paimon:
Could they be hiding? Traveler, let's see what we can find.
Paimon:
These Electro Monuments look a little suspicious...
Defeat the attacking monsters
Paimon:
Yikes! A huge lawachurl! Was it drawn out by the Electro energy?
Chat with Paimon
Paimon:
Phew... glad that's over.
Paimon:
As monsters go, that one was pretty tough. But what's such a huge Thunderhelm Lawachurl doing here in the first place?
Paimon:
It doesn't make any sense... Also, the atmosphere here gives Paimon the creeps.
Paimon:
Anyway, the good thing is that it's over now. We should probably get going... Huh, Teppei? What are you doing here?
Teppei:
*cough* ...Wow, this is a surprise. Didn't know you were the ones investigating here.
Teppei:
I just got back from delivering some supplies to the front line. I figured I'd stop by and clear any threats in this area on the way back. *cough*...
Paimon:
Are you alright there buddy? You're looking slightly the worse for wear.
Teppei:
I'm fine, it's nothing. I must've caught a cold a couple days ago while I was out at sea.
Teppei:
On my way past, I heard that someone had just arrived on the island to investigate, so I thought I'd come and take a look.
Teppei:
If there'd been some real danger, I might've had the chance to be the hero... Heh, shame it was just you guys. Guess I came here for nothing.
Paimon:
Teppei, don't you think there's something strange about this place?
Teppei:
Hmm... now that you mention it, there is something a little off about it.
Teppei:
It could be that the Tatarigami is more palpable here, I guess. We're not that far away from Orobaxi's remains.
Paimon:
Orobaxi? Who's that?
Teppei:
A god. Look, there's the corpse over there.
Paimon:
Aah! It's a gigantic snake skeleton. It looks terrifying!
Teppei:
Orobaxi was the one who brought our ancestors from Enkanomiya up to the surface. That's the origin of the Watatsumi Island you know today.
Teppei:
Our ancestors regarded it as a guardian deity, but during the Archon War, Orobaxi invaded Yashiori Island.
Teppei:
The Raiden Shogun came out in person and slew Orobaxi with the Musou no Hitotachi. That same slash also formed what later became known as Musoujin Gorge.
Paimon:
The Raiden Shogun created Musoujin Gorge in one slash? Wow, that's pretty incredible...
Teppei:
Yes. But the Archon War was brutal... *cough* and Yashiori Island was completely destroyed during that battle. They say the shogun lost something very dear to her along the way too.
Teppei:
Since Orobaxi's death... *cough* there has always been some animosity between Watatsumi Island and the Shogunate. But our different beliefs have nothing to do with why the resistance was formed. We only rose up to fight against the Vision Hunt Decree.
Teppei:
When Orobaxi attacked civilization, the shogun stood up and put a stop to it.
Teppei:
But now that the shogun is stripping people of their ambitions with the Vision Hunt Decree, it's time for someone to stand up and stop the shogun... *cough*
Teppei:
Alright, I'm heading back. I was just dealing with some of the Shogun's elite samurai, so I think I'm gonna take a quick breather, then it's onto my next assignment.
Teppei:
You should report back to Sangonomiya as soon as possible. Don't stay here longer than you need to — being around the Tatarigami too long won't do your health any good...
Teppei:
*coughing*...
Teppei:
Hey, don't worry about me. Peak condition...
Paimon:
Teppei's sure made some big progress if he's already dealing with Shogunate Samurai. Paimon can hardly believe it.
Paimon:
Let's report back to Kokomi, Traveler.
Return to headquarters and talk to Sangonomiya Kokomi
Paimon:
Kokomi, we're back— Oh, look, Gorou's here too.
Paimon:
What happened? They look so serious...
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
Approximately how many people are exhibiting these symptoms?
Gorou:
I haven't had the chance to do a full count yet...
Paimon:
Kokomi, Gorou... what's going on?
Gorou:
Recently, Traveler, some of our soldiers started showing symptoms of accelerated aging.
Gorou:
I called them in for questioning and found out that they'd privately acquired some secret weapons from our sponsor.
Gorou:
Most of them are highly ambitious types, vehemently opposed to the Vision Hunt Decree. They've been using these new weapons secretly since getting hold of them.
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
So that's why the war has been going unusually well... But risky secret weapons are not the answer. We must put a stop to it immediately.
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
Gorou, have you managed to acquire one of these weapons?
Gorou:
Most of the officers refused to hand them over. Still, I did manage to get one...
Traveler:
Oh dear...
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
Traveler, do you know something about this?
Traveler:
It's a Fatui Delusion.
Gorou:
So that means our secret sponsor is the Fatui?
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
But why would the Fatui do this...
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
Forget that, there's no time. Right now, we need to inform the whole army to cease using their Delusions immediately.
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
All soldiers who have shown symptoms are to be taken for treatment. I just hope we'll be in time to save them.
Paimon:
Wait a second... Traveler, speaking of soldiers with symptoms...
Traveler:
Teppei...
Paimon:
No, s—surely he can't have...
Paimon:
Uhh, let's go check on him!
Look for Teppei
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
Gorou, let's go to the resistance camp ourselves. The use of Delusions has to stop right away.
Gorou:
Yes, Your Excellency!
Talk to Teppei
Paimon:
Teppei!!!
Teppei:
Oh... *cough* Hey, guys. What're you doing here?
Teppei:
Just a moment, lemme get up... Oof, it's weird, I don't know where all my strength's gone...
Teppei:
Hmm?
Teppei:
Oh right, yeah, I haven't had time to give you the full details. Well, I've made a lot of great contributions to the war effort lately.
Teppei:
Fighting the Shogun's Army at sea, taking on Shogunate Samurai all by myself, rescuing my comrades fr—from an ambush... things I never would have dreamed I could do when you first met me.
Teppei:
*cough* If only I were stronger still. The stronger I am, the more I can do for the resistance... Wait a sec, where's my secret weapon gone?
Teppei:
*cough* It wasn't long after you were made captain of Swordfish II. I met these mysterious people, said they were with our supporters.
Teppei:
They gave it to me and said that as long as I have the will to become stronger, this secret weapon will answer my call.
Teppei:
Haha... *cough* It's just like a Vision, isn't it? Of course, I've never used a Vision, so I wouldn't know the difference...
Traveler:
This is... a Delusion.
Teppei:
Delusion? *cough* Oh god, that doesn't sound very good...
Teppei:
So... what's the difference between a Delusion and a Vision?
Traveler:
A Delusion drains the user's life force.
Teppei:
*cough*
Teppei:
Gosh... Well, I suppose it's not too surprising that a mysterious weapon of unknown origins would come with its risks.
Teppei:
I've been getting more and more tired over the past few days, and I have this... strange sense of dread.
Teppei:
At first I'd find I was a little more beat than usual after a battle. Didn't think anything of it. But today, I got back and suddenly my vision was going blurry.
Teppei:
This is a real shame... There I was, thinking I was catching up with ya, haha...
Teppei:
Guess I didn't receive the favor of the gods, after all...
Traveler:
...
Teppei:
Hey Traveler, would you do something for me?
Teppei:
When our uniforms are ready, grab mine for me... bring it back here, and we can change together...
Teppei:
What's that look for? Don't worry, partner. Soon as I've rested up, I'll be right as rain. Right as rain, I tell ya... soon as I've... rested up...
Paimon:
Teppei...
Traveler:
The Fatui...
Paimon:
Hey Traveler, where are you going? Heyyyy...
The secret weapon and last resort of the resistance is, in fact, Delusions. Teppei's death ignites an unquenchable flame of rage within you...
Talk to Sangonomiya Kokomi
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
How is Teppei's condition, Traveler?
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
...I have put out the order to seize all Delusions.
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
The vast majority are showing some loss of vitality, but nothing serious.
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
Sadly, a few have been... less fortunate...
Gorou:
Your Excellency, I'm planning to establish a dedicated field hospital to monitor their condition.
Gorou:
The soldiers are up in arms about the ban though. They know full well what a Delusion is, but they still intend to keep using them.
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
Okay. I'll leave you to deal with this situation. I have to get to the front line.
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
This whole fiasco is certain to be a blow to morale. If the Shogun's Army attacks now, while we're scrambling to recover, it could well undo everything we have achieved so far.
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
Traveler, what are your thoughts?
Traveler:
I'll go confront the Fatui directly.
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
No, it's too dangerous!
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
The Sakoku Decree is still in force, so their Delusions must be produced within Inazuma's borders.
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
To organize an operation of this scale, they will have had to mobilize a huge amount of manpower and resources. They can't have done it without local support.
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
If we want to stop them, we have to destroy the factory where the Delusions are made. But it's sure to be heavily guarded...
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
It's dangerous to go alone. At least take some troops with you...
Traveler:
There's no time for that.
Gorou:
Your Excellency, given the urgency of the situation, we were hardly discreet when confiscating the Delusions. The Fatui are sure to take notice.
Gorou:
If we spend any longer amassing our forces, they will get wind of our plans and make their escape.
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
Very true. Mm... let me think...
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
I gave this some thought while you were confiscating the Delusions. The site of the factory must be big and secluded, but close enough to a transport route to ensure the supply of raw materials...
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
Not many places meet these criteria, and if we take the locations where our soldiers received their Delusions into account as well, I suspect the site is likely to be the cliffs near the ocean at the southwest of Yashiori Island.
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
I'm not going to stop you, but please be careful.
Sangonomiya Kokomi:
We have lost too many courageous fighters already. I don't want to lose you too.
Traveler:
Okay, let's go.
Paimon:
Huh? You mean, to the Delusion factory?
Traveler:
...
Paimon:
Really? You aren't going to think it over first? Ugh, fine...
Look for the person running the factory
The Balladeer:
You actually managed to find this place. Congratulations.
Paimon:
So you're another Fatui Harbinger... like Signora and Childe?
The Balladeer:
Signora and Childe? Huh... I didn't know you and my two least reliable colleagues were acquainted.
The Balladeer:
I'm The Balladeer, No. 6 of the Fatui Harbingers. Delighted to meet you, O Mighty Traveler.
The Balladeer:
So many visitors today. To what do I owe the honor?
The Balladeer:
Oh, so that's what this is about.
The Balladeer:
I think you've got the wrong idea. I know how this looks, but I'm just here to follow orders.
The Balladeer:
I'm obviously not the mastermind behind this. Aren't you supposed to be pretty tough? What are you waiting for, go get them.
The Balladeer:
You're getting all worked up over nothing. Huh... didn't have you down as being so weak.
Paimon:
How can you say this is nothing?
The Balladeer:
How can you call it anything more? It's the way of the world. Human life is worthless.
The Balladeer:
They were always going to die, with or without a Delusion. At least having one gives them a chance to fulfill their ambitions.
The Balladeer:
Do you have any idea how useful the Vision Hunt Decree is to us? It took a lot of work to make it happen. Obviously it was in our best interests.
The Balladeer:
Good news is, our hard work is finally paying off. Generating conflict creates a big market for Delusions. Now we just let the promise of power draw in the weak...
The Balladeer:
For just a small price, they get the feeling of controlling the world. Trading their life for supreme power... pretty good deal, don't you think?
Paimon:
So the Fatui started the Vision Hunt Decree? You've been behind it all along?
The Balladeer:
From the outside, Inazuma looks pretty impenetrable, but on the inside... it's a land of opportunity. With a little effort, we were able to break them down from within.
The Balladeer:
Eternity stretches things out over a long time. But each moment within it becomes all the more fragile.
The Balladeer:
Take your friend in the resistance, for example. There's nothing you can do now. He's a lost cause.
The Balladeer:
Just like a bubble on the water. Beautiful for a moment, then total destruction.
The Balladeer:
The more it takes from them, the more tightly they hold onto it. And the more incompetent they are, the more determined they are to fight it! Hahaha, it's such a farce, you have to see the funny side.
Paimon:
Hey! Traveler, calm down...
You charge at Scaramouche in a rage, but he has come prepared — his trap activates before you can even act, and you fall unconscious...
Blinded by fury, you fall into a trap laid by Scaramouche. But as you are about to black out, you catch a glimpse of Yae Miko's form...
Talk to Yae Miko
Yae Miko:
Repeat after me. "Three, two, one, one, two, three, ahhhh, ahhhh." Come on.
Yae Miko:
Okay, that's positive. Your brain seems relatively unscathed, this is good news.
Yae Miko:
It's just as well, really, with the amount of effort it took me to get you back here. Honestly, it was like you were glued to the ground back there.
Paimon:
Uh, Miko, Paimon's been wanting to ask you about something. How come you're acting so differently from when we first met you?
Yae Miko:
Am I? Maybe it's because I had the other shrine maidens leave. Anyway, I've always been like this.
Yae Miko:
People show you whatever side of themselves they want you to see. I know this for a fact.
Yae Miko:
Every side of me is the real me. People just like to define things in all sorts of arbitrary ways.
Yae Miko:
This is a human society — at the moment, anyway — and I'm just doing as I please.
Paimon:
Uh... Paimon didn't quite follow.
Yae Miko:
Hehe, study humans a while longer, my little friend. You'll see what I mean.
Paimon:
Right! Paimon was so focused on the Traveler that Paimon didn't notice what you did to get Scaramouche off our backs...
Yae Miko:
What if I told you it was a secret art from the Grand Narukami Shrine, and that I had The Balladeer down on his knees begging for mercy in an instant... Would you believe me?
Traveler:
...
Yae Miko:
Hehe, well, maybe you should be worrying less about that and more about how exactly you are going to thank me... no?
Yae Miko:
Hmm, maybe some of your neural circuitry is less intact than I thought...
Traveler:
Thank you ever so much, Yae-sama.
Yae Miko:
I didn't mean you had to be so formal about it. I need your actions, not your words, hehe.
Yae Miko:
The Delusions... they're still on your mind, aren't they?
Yae Miko:
You needn't worry. The leader of Watatsumi Island took some troops to clear the place out. She's also issued a strict ban on the use of Delusions across the whole army.
Yae Miko:
With their stronghold exposed, I doubt The Balladeer is stubborn enough to try and retaliate now on his colleagues' behalf. It would be more trouble than it's worth.
Yae Miko:
Ah, I must say, I would relish the opportunity to watch the Fatui getting a taste of their own medicine...
Yae Miko:
Well anyway, that Sangonomiya Kokomi, she really outdid herself this time. I'd love to have another chat with her again in person, but alas... belief systems can be such a hindrance sometimes.
Paimon:
A hindrance? Should you really be saying that as the guuji of the Grand Shrine!?
Yae Miko:
Anyway. I'm only telling you this to stop you worrying, so that you can focus... on something I need you to do for me.
Yae Miko:
You've... met her, right?
Yae Miko:
I'm not talking about the puppet. I mean... her. You've met her, yes?
Yae Miko:
Yes. The true Raiden Shogun, who meditates endlessly in the Plane of Euthymia to preserve her being...
Yae Miko:
Her name is "Ei."
Paimon:
Are you saying that the one we met at the ceremony was just a puppet? And the real Raiden Shogun is the one that the Traveler met later?
Paimon:
And does that mean that when the battlefield changed... so did the opponent?
Yae Miko:
Because this is the Raiden Shogun's eternity.
Yae Miko:
Before pursuing the eternity of her nation, she had to reach eternity for herself.
Yae Miko:
Since the physical body will eventually turn to dust, she replaced hers with that of a puppet.
Yae Miko:
And since the spirit is susceptible to erosion, she placed her consciousness inside her sword, where she remains in a meditative state, free from all disturbances.
Paimon:
So, that place that she carved open with her sword...
Yae Miko:
The Plane of Euthymia. Essentially, the world inside her mind. A place that typically only allows her existence.
Yae Miko:
She shuts herself off in her inner world, leaving all the affairs of the outside world to be dealt with by a puppet who has a singular focus on the pursuit of eternity...
Yae Miko:
...This is the approach Ei has come up with for realizing eternity.
Yae Miko:
You mean Morax? It's been a while since I last saw him. A surprising decision by Liyue's archon... what a fascinating god he is.
Paimon:
It seems like the Raiden Shogun's approach solves the problem Zhongli was facing though...
Yae Miko:
Hehe, perhaps... or you could take the view that she's acting like a little child, throwing a temper tantrum and locking herself in her room. Don't you think?
Yae Miko:
The grand notion of eternity she once held has long since given way to the eternity of her own definition.
Yae Miko:
And ultimately, her eternity is defined by fear... the fear of loss.
Traveler:
I'm still not sure what you want me to do.
Yae Miko:
The truth is... we are on the same side.
Yae Miko:
You want to save the people of Inazuma from the Vision Hunt Decree. So do I. The only difference is that I'd rather like to save this nation and save Ei while we're at it.
Yae Miko:
The key is that the Plane of Euthymia represents Ei's inner world. Defeat her there and you may well have the chance to shake the Raiden Shogun's will.
Paimon:
So this is your plan to abolish the Vision Hunt Decree?
Paimon:
Not by talking her out of it, or through an armed resistance, but by uh... hopping inside the Raiden Shogun's inner world?
Yae Miko:
You're a fast learner. In short, this is the last chance to get Inazuma back on track. Otherwise, an eternity of darkness awaits.
Yae Miko:
Don't you realize how special you are? Remember, the Plane of Euthymia is a space where only she is allowed to exist. The fact that you could appear there tells us one crucial thing:
Yae Miko:
That you have piqued her interest. Perhaps it's because... she has never seen an individual who is so unpredictable in the face of eternity.
Paimon:
Has no one else ever been in there?
Yae Miko:
None. No one has seen the devotee of eternity since she shut herself away. In fact, no one even knows what it looks like in there.
Yae Miko:
Your existence is more than just an opportunity. It's the very key to all of this. To that I say... well done, child, you did not disappoint me after all.
Paimon:
Wait, you're leaving? Where are you going?
Yae Miko:
Anti-Raiden Shogun Training. I've prepared a special program, just for you. Come along now.
Talk to Yae Miko
Paimon:
We're gonna do it here? And what's this mechanism for?
Yae Miko:
Think of it as a catalyst that can reproduce the Raiden Shogun's combat moves. I made it from my own memory, which means it should be perfectly accurate — unless of course, her skills have declined.
Yae Miko:
It'll give you a chance to figure out her moves in advance and come up with a counter strategy. That should be a big help, don't you think?
Yae Miko:
The aim is to try not to get hit by the attacks. Since you've escaped certain death at her hand once already, I presume this shouldn't be more than you can handle?
Complete the Anti-Raiden Shogun Training (on any difficulty)
Yae Miko:
Hmm? What's stopping you? Not still traumatized from your last encounter, are you?
Talk to Yae Miko
Paimon:
Phew, what a workout...
Paimon:
So how come you know so much about the Raiden Shogun?
Yae Miko:
Hmm, you mean me?
Yae Miko:
Perhaps it's because... I'm the Electro Archon's familiar.
Paimon:
What!? Like Dvalin is to Barbatos? Never would have guessed by looking at you...
Yae Miko:
Hehe, it sounds like you'd be more persuaded if you saw me in my fox form?
Yae Miko:
In your dreams.
Paimon:
Ugh...
Yae Miko:
More curious than my appearance is the fact that she and I don't see each other anymore, wouldn't you say?
Yae Miko:
"A nation to last for all eternity" is a dream that she and I both share. But I don't think that's the same thing as complete stasis.
Yae Miko:
At some point, she started going down a path that became increasingly difficult for me to join her on.
Yae Miko:
You know, Ei never said goodbye to me before she stepped into the Plane of Euthymia.
Yae Miko:
Perhaps it's just my wishful thinking, but I think she did this deliberately, as her way of keeping our friendship eternal.
Yae Miko:
By neither saying goodbye nor seeing me again, our relationship will remain forever how it was... in her mind, at least.
Yae Miko:
Since we've embarked on two very different paths to eternity, I can either continue to maintain the status quo or do whatever it takes to bring her back on track, regardless of the cost...
Yae Miko:
I have chosen the latter because... if stubbornly isolating herself in the Plane of Euthymia is her idea of eternity...
Yae Miko:
Then my duty as her eternal familiar is to drag her back out of her own head and into the real world.
Paimon:
Aw, Miko... you sound like a really great friend.
Yae Miko:
Heh, I'm only telling you this so you can properly understand my plan. Could you possibly spare the sentimentality for the time being?
Yae Miko:
Anyway, that's enough chit-chat. Time for Anti-Raiden Shogun Training Phase 2.
Paimon:
There's a part 2!?
Complete the next phase of your Anti-Raiden Shogun Training
Yae Miko:
If you get hit by the Musou no Hitotachi, that's it. It's game over. I would get training if I were you.
Talk to Yae Miko
Paimon:
Phew... we're finally done. How did we do?
Yae Miko:
You did quite admirably. I could see your determination and your hard work.
Paimon:
So do you think we're ready to beat the Raiden Shogun now?
Yae Miko:
How do I put this... you're no match for her at all.
Paimon:
Wait, what!? So all of this was a complete waste of time!?
Yae Miko:
Hehe. You are the most important part of the plan. I know what I'm doing. You don't think I'd leave you with no chance to win at all, do you?
Yae Miko:
Speaking of... Traveler, what do you think of the resistance army's chances?
Yae Miko:
Hah, you're absolutely right. Perhaps they occasionally best the Shogun's Army in open battle, but when they face the Raiden Shogun herself...
Yae Miko:
Considering even their Visions have been taken from them and embedded in the Statue, they are ultimately quite helpless.
Paimon:
You don't have to be so blunt. The Traveler's the captain of Swordfish II, y'know!
Yae Miko:
Hehe. I don't mean to belittle them. On the contrary...
Yae Miko:
It is precisely because of their helplessness, because their Visions have been taken from them, that their will is all the more precious.
Yae Miko:
In short, if everything goes according to plan, they may yet prove to be helpful.
Traveler:
So... what is the plan?
Yae Miko:
Oh... goodness, is that the time? I have another guest to receive today. We can talk more back at the Grand Narukami Shrine.
Paimon:
All of a sudden you're entertaining guests!? Paimon's really struggling to understand how you work...
Return to the Grand Narukami Shrine and talk to Yae Miko
Yae Miko:
Okay, we can talk here. You asked me about the plan — in fact, I've been mulling it over for quite a long time.
Yae Miko:
Before one makes a plan, what is the most important thing one must do?
Paimon:
Don't know, what is it?
Yae Miko:
You must understand the situation you are facing.
Yae Miko:
The Vision Hunt Decree was obviously devised as a means of manipulating the Shogun, the ones behind it knowing full well her susceptibility as a puppet with a single-minded focus on eternity.
Yae Miko:
Yes. This is the strongest piece of evidence we have to go on.
Yae Miko:
Now, we also know that every aspect of the Vision Hunt Decree's promulgation and execution has been enthusiastically spearheaded by the Tenryou Commission from the outset.
Paimon:
Ayaka was saying that every time they submitted a petition against the Vision Hunt Decree, the Tenryou and Kanjou Commissions would veto it straight away with no negotiation.
Yae Miko:
Yes. It's all too clear that both the Tenryou and Kanjou Commissions are in some form of collusion with the Fatui. Hmph, foolish humans, blinded by their greed.
Yae Miko:
Thus, the current situation is that our Fatui antagonist is still at large, has the two rogue Commissions wrapped around their finger, and is distributing Delusions from the shadows...
Yae Miko:
Unfortunately, given that said antagonist is under the protection of two Commissions and the Raiden Shogun, we would be rather hard-pressed to track them down.
Paimon:
So what should we do?
Yae Miko:
It will be easier for us to start with someone from Inazuma.
Yae Miko:
So my plan is... to incite rebellion in the Tenryou Commission.
Paimon:
Rebellion? What are you talking about? After everything you just said, it sounds like the Tenryou Commission has rebelled already!
Yae Miko:
Hehe. When I say rebellion, I don't mean betraying the Shogunate... I mean, inciting a certain someone to betray the Tenryou Commission.
Yae Miko:
If we manage to convince her, I'm quite sure we'll be able to get you another audience with the Raiden Shogun.
Yae Miko:
I'll give you a clue: She's currently in charge of the Shogun's Army, she visits the shrine at this time every month, and she is our guest today.
Yae Miko:
She also appears to be standing right behind you.
Before you know it, Kujou Sara and her subordinates have appeared behind you...
Kujou Sara:
Don't move a muscle! You've got some nerve showing up here in the shrine when there's an active warrant for your arrest!
Kujou Sara:
Don't even think about trying anything. Surrender now, you're coming with me to headquarters. Seize him!
Motosuke:
Affirmative!
Paimon:
K—Kujou Sara!
Yae Miko:
Uh-uh-uh, it seems that you're forgetting, this is the Grand Narukami Shrine...
Yae Miko:
Use of force here is strictly forbidden. Before you proceed, which of you would like to face criminal charges for dishonoring the Shogun, hmm?
Kujou Sara:
...Ugh.
Kujou Sara:
Guuji Yae... please tell me you are not sheltering a wanted criminal here?
Yae Miko:
We are just friends, I don't see what sheltering has to do with it. Tell your subordinates to leave, we have things to discuss.
Kujou Sara:
All of you, outside.
Sue Yoshitaka:
As you wish.
Kujou Sara:
Guuji Yae, I'm a little curious — does it not also dishonor the Shogun to hide a wanted criminal at her grand shrine?
Yae Miko:
Hehehe... You are the same as ever, Kujou Sara. No one can match you when it comes to loyalty to the Shogun.
Kujou Sara:
As a servant, loyalty to the Shogun is my duty. And as a warrior, I dedicate my life to following the way of the Shogun.
Yae Miko:
Even though she will one day... seize your Vision, too?
Kujou Sara:
The Vision Hunt Decree is the Shogun's chosen course, and I shall not question it.
Yae Miko:
*sigh* It's tragic... such wholehearted devotion, rendered meaningless by circumstance. Have you been kept in the dark? Or are you the only one left in the light?
Kujou Sara:
Lady Guuji, I need you to be direct. Tell me exactly what you mean.
Yae Miko:
The Vision Hunt Decree is a trap. Part of a Fatui plot to bring Inazuma to its knees.
Yae Miko:
And your masters, the Kujou Clan of the Tenryou Commission — they are the ones keeping the truth from reaching the Shogun.
Kujou Sara:
You're saying the Kujou Clan... betrayed the Shogunate?
Yae Miko:
Yes, that's exactly what I'm saying.
Kujou Sara:
Guuji Yae, your allegation is not only dangerous but ridiculous. The Tri-Commission has served the Shogun since ancient times and remains absolutely loyal to this day.
Kujou Sara:
Ever since I was adopted by the Kujou Clan, I have seen and heard nothing but pure devotion toward the Shogun. At every level of the Tenryou Commission — especially from the head of the clan, Kujou Takayuki...
Kujou Sara:
He reveres the Musou no Hitotachi more than anyone. My own respect for the Shogun pales in comparison to his.
Kujou Sara:
How could he ever even dream of acting against the Shogun?
Yae Miko:
Three days... come back here in three days, and I will show you the evidence.
Yae Miko:
As a Guuji, there's one thing I know very well: People believe whatever they want to believe. Some things you do not see, simply because you do not wish to look.
Yae Miko:
And so... it falls to me to place the truth before your eyes, in all its ugliness.
Kujou Sara:
Hmph... three days? I'll be here. But if I don't see any evidence, I will demand a formal apology for slandering the Kujou Clan. Also...
Kujou Sara:
...He will have to come with me.
Yae Miko:
Wonderful. Then I'll see you in three days. I look forward to it very much.
Kujou Sara leaves...
Paimon:
That was so scary. Paimon wasn't expecting to run into Kujou Sara here...
Paimon:
But Miko, you mentioned evidence of the Tenryou Commission's betrayal. Is that all in hand and good to go, or...?
Yae Miko:
Why are you always asking so many questions? Of course not. I just had to say something because I clearly wasn't convincing her.
Paimon:
Huh... not entirely unexpected.
Yae Miko:
As plans go, changing the deity's mind is a huge gamble to begin with. We can't expect to be in control of every last detail when we're facing off against a god, can we?
Paimon:
Okay, but what are we gonna do though? We only have three days!
Yae Miko:
If we want to get our evidence, we're going to need some help. Now... come with me. We must awaken the professional.
You hurry to find proof of your claims to Kujou Sara that the Kujou Clan has betrayed the Shogunate within three days.
Find the helper who Yae Miko spoke of
Paimon:
Ah! That toy tanuki just turned into a human!
Paimon:
What's going on? Paimon's never seen one of these before!
Sayu:
Not a tanuki... I'm a mujina... *snore*...
Sayu:
I'm so tired... If I don't get enough sleep... it'll stunt my growth...
Paimon:
Um, is this the "professional" you were talking about?
Paimon:
Heh... She doesn't look very professional at all.
Yae Miko:
Hehe... She is a member of the Shuumatsuban, a genuine, bona-fide ninja.
Paimon:
Wow, a ninja! So was that one of those legendary ninja transformation techniques?
Paimon:
Anyway, what's the Shuumatsuban?
Yae Miko:
It belongs to the Yashiro Commission. A secret unit under Kamisato Ayato.
Yae Miko:
Now, Kamisato Ayato and the Yashiro Commission are neutral parties, so I have no right to give orders to the Shuumatsuban.
Yae Miko:
However, convincing their most chronically lazy member to help us is well within my abilities.
Sayu:
Ah...
Yae Miko:
Here's what I need you to do: Go into town and find evidence of the Tenryou Commission's betrayal.
Yae Miko:
It would not be appropriate for me to be seen there myself.
Paimon:
You make it sound so simple, but...
Yae Miko:
Hmm? Oh, I thought you would have figured it out by now. Alright then, I'll indulge you with a little more information.
Yae Miko:
For a complete outsider, probing the inner workings of the Tenryou Commission is nigh on impossible.
Yae Miko:
But since the three Commissions work together to serve the Shogun, they have a close relationship. Someone from one of the other Commissions might have an easier job of figuring out what they're up to...
Traveler:
The Yashiro Commission!
Yae Miko:
Hehe... Now you're following me.
Yae Miko:
The Shogun's Army haven't given up on their search for you yet, but with the help of this Shuumatsuban ninja, I'm sure you'll be able to rendezvous with your friends.
Yae Miko:
Don't forget we're on a tight schedule here. Be sure to bring back the evidence in good time.
Talk to Thoma
Paimon:
Thoma! Thoma, you there?
Paimon:
It's us, we're back!
Thoma:
Traveler, what brings you here?
Thoma:
Did you meet with the resistance? How's the battle going? Is it safe for me to come out yet?
Paimon:
Not just yet... We saw people patrolling on our way here.
Thoma:
So it's still not over... I guess you came here because you have something to discuss?
Thoma:
I'll get someone to call for Miss Kamisato, bear with me for one second.
When Ayaka hurriedly arrives, you apprise her and Thoma of the current situation...
Kamisato Ayaka:
I see. You have been through a lot since we last met.
Kamisato Ayaka:
I understand, you need evidence of the Tenryou Commission's betrayal. Let me think...
Kamisato Ayaka:
Now that you mention it, there is one thing that has always concerned me. The Shogun's Army has been at war with the resistance for a long time now, but not once has the Shogun ever inquired about it.
Kamisato Ayaka:
I used to think that she simply didn't care, but looking at it now, perhaps the problem all along has been with the Tenryou Commission's reports to the Shogun.
Paimon:
What do you mean?
Kamisato Ayaka:
The Tenryou Commission presides over domestic military affairs. If they ever had any intention of concealing information in their reports, we would have no way of knowing.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Meanwhile, the Shogun would incorrectly conclude that the Vision Hunt Decree poses no threat, and would stick to her decision. If we had access to their reports, it would confirm everything.
Thoma:
But as I recall, the only person authorized to access that kind of official documentation is Kujou Takayuki.
Thoma:
It's heavily guarded too. Even with Sayu's help, swiping a document from under their noses is no easy task.
Kamisato Ayaka:
If only there was a way we could distract the guards just for long enough.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Hmm...
Thoma:
Yoimiya's fireworks!
Kamisato Ayaka:
That's a very Thoma-sounding suggestion...
Kamisato Ayaka:
But it's a reasonable one. The Statue of the Omnipresent God is right by the Tenryou Commission. If someone set off fireworks near the statue, they certainly wouldn't ignore it.
Kamisato Ayaka:
While they were preoccupied with that, Sayu could infiltrate the Tenryou Commission and take the report, as well as any other evidence she might find...
Thoma:
Great! It feels like I'm getting closer and closer to being a free man again.
Thoma:
Ah... It feels like it's been an eternity since we last sat down and talked like this.
Traveler:
It's not been quite that long...
Thoma:
Well, it certainly felt like it to me... I've been looking forward to seeing you again every day since I got here!
Thoma:
This teahouse used to be my favorite hiding place, but now... I've honestly lost track of how long it's been since I last set foot outside of here.
Thoma:
Oh, man! I want to go to the hot springs so badly!
Paimon:
Poor Thoma...
Kamisato Ayaka:
Let's focus on the issue at hand. The sooner the Vision Hunt Decree is abolished, the sooner Thoma will be free.
Kamisato Ayaka:
This was a reunion of sorts, but there's no time to catch up. We'll celebrate properly when it's all over.
Thoma:
Oh, let's play the hot pot game again!
Paimon:
You're still thinking about that!?
Kamisato Ayaka:
The Tenryou Commission is heavily guarded. Be careful when you get near. Let's meet back here afterwards.
Paimon:
Alright, Traveler. First, let's go to Hanamizaka to find Yoimiya.
Go and enlist Yoimiya's help
Paimon:
Yoimiya, we need an extra-large firework! The super, duper big kind!
Yoimiya:
"Extra-large firework"?
Yoimiya:
Hee-hee, you sure came to the right person.
Yoimiya:
As it happens, I made this really souped-up one just a couple days ago.
Yoimiya:
But it's so powerful that I haven't found anywhere I can test it out yet... may as well give it to you. Let me know how it turns out.
Yoimiya:
Don't forget, move well away from it after you light the fuse, and try to avoid burning your clothes. Also, it's best that you cover your ears...
Paimon:
Eh, why does Paimon feel so nervous all of a sudden...
Yoimiya:
Hahaha, don't worry, it's just a firework, come on. What's the worst that could happen!
Paimon:
We'll give it a try... Thanks, Yoimiya.
Wait for midnight (00:00 – 05:00)
Paimon:
Well, we've got our distraction. Now we just need to wait for nightfall.
Talk to Sayu
Sayu:
Hmm... Pretty much how I thought...
Sayu:
There are loads and loads of people... If one of them spots me, I'll get caught...
Sayu:
We need to get rid of them, or I won't be able to sneak inside...
Traveler:
We'll just have to trust Yoimiya.
Sayu:
After I get the document, let's meet back at Komore Teahouse, okay?
Sayu:
Also, if I do get caught... please come rescue me...
Paimon:
Is this really a good idea...?
Paimon:
Uh, a—anyway, let's make our way to the statue! Careful does it, watch out for guards and don't get caught!
Set off fireworks to distract the guards
Paimon:
What kind of firework is this!? By the look of it, Paimon's ears are gonna get blown off!
Paimon:
Oh, Yoimiya... you are officially nuts...
Paimon:
Uh-oh, they're all coming this way! Traveler, quick, run!
Talk to Kamisato Ayaka
Kamisato Ayaka:
Well, Traveler? How did it go?
Kamisato Ayaka:
Well done. Let's wait for news from Sayu.
After some time...
Sayu:
*panting*...
Sayu:
I know exercise helps you grow, but this was a little too much exercise...
Sayu:
I feel so dizzy... Everyone is spinning...
Sayu:
No, I can't sleep yet. There was something important I was supposed to do first... Oh, right, yeah. I got it!
Sayu:
I didn't know how to find the document you guys were talking about, so I just swiped a whole bunch of stuff that looked suspicious.
Sayu:
Here you go... I'm going to sleep now...
Thoma:
Milady, what are we looking at?
Kamisato Ayaka:
This sealed envelope must be an official report that the Tenryou Commission is preparing to present to the Shogun.
Kamisato Ayaka:
In addition, we have... correspondence with the Fatui.
Kamisato Ayaka:
It seems that Guuji Yae was right. They have been fomenting unrest behind the scenes.
Kamisato Ayaka:
Traveler, this should be ample evidence. Please take them to Guuji Yae. I trust she will have a plan for the next step.
Kamisato Ayaka:
I will also gather some people to try and root out the rest of the Fatui in Inazuma.
Thoma:
Still, mind yourself when you face the Shogun. I still get goosebumps just thinking about her drawing that blade...
Kamisato Ayaka:
Again, we'll just have to trust Guuji Yae. She is close to the Shogun, so maybe she will have a way...
Paimon:
If Paimon remembers correctly, it should be time for our meeting with Yae Miko soon.
Paimon:
Let's pack up our things and get ready to head to the Grand Narukami Shrine.
The evidence of the Tenryou Commission's treason is in your hands. How will Kujou Sara's viewpoint change?
Return to the Grand Narukami Shrine and look for Yae Miko
Kujou Sara:
Lady Guuji. Here I am, as promised. Rest assured I came here alone and told no one about this trip.
Yae Miko:
I knew you would keep your promise, after all... I'm sure you've barely been able to take your mind off it these past few days — have you managed to get any sleep at all?
Kujou Sara:
I—I... You're quite mistaken. I would never doubt the leaders of my clan.
Kujou Sara:
So. Where is your proof?
Traveler:
Here.
Yae Miko:
Ah, how wonderful. Everyone's keeping their promises today.
Paimon:
You wouldn't believe what we had to go through to get our hands on this stuff.
Yae Miko:
Hand them to Sara. She can examine them for herself.
Kujou Sara:
What is this?
Kujou Sara:
...I see this document bears the official seal of the head of the Kujou Clan. And it doesn't look like a forgery...
Kujou Sara:
I don't understand... Not a single word about the resistance, Sangonomiya, or the situation on the front line...
Kujou Sara:
What about the soldiers who gave their lives on the front line, or the hardship endured by the people? Do they deserve no mention!?
Kujou Sara:
Utter disregard for human life. Why would they want to hide it?
Yae Miko:
For the sake of the Vision Hunt Decree, of course. Don't you think the Shogun might reconsider her policy if all of the things you just mentioned appeared in this report?
Kujou Sara:
So the Tenryou Commission... They are deliberately deceiving the Shogun?
Yae Miko:
Yes. Now... who else do you think might be benefiting from the Vision Hunt Decree?
Traveler:
I also have a confidential letter here.
Paimon:
This is a letter from the Tenryou Commission to the Fatui. The head of the Kujou Clan kept this a secret from the Shogun, too.
Kujou Sara:
...
Yae Miko:
Well? The things you wanted to see, but also wished not to see, are here before you.
Yae Miko:
Surely... you aren't planning to turn a blind eye to them?
Kujou Sara:
So everything I've ever held on to... it's all... How could they... Argh!
Kujou Sara:
This betrayal is unforgivable... Takayuki, you've got some explaining to do!
Paimon:
Kujou Sara seems pretty angry, huh. Looks like our Tenryou rebellion is successfully underway.
Paimon:
Yup yup, let's catch up with her.
Yae Miko:
Hold on, Traveler. There's something else we need to discuss.
Paimon:
Huh?
Yae Miko:
Last time you entered the Plane of Euthymia, it was in front of the Statue of the Omnipresent God, correct?
Traveler:
Correct.
Yae Miko:
You must find a way to recreate the circumstances of that day.
Yae Miko:
If you can get the Raiden Shogun to "open her heart" to you once more before the Statue of the Omnipresent God, you will have the opportunity you need...
Traveler:
I will do my best.
Yae Miko:
Take this with you as a farewell gift.
Paimon:
What is it?
Yae Miko:
The omamori from the Grand Narukami Shrine are very potent indeed. I thought I'd put one aside for you.
Yae Miko:
Hehe, if you find yourself at your wits' end, take it out and see what happens. Maybe your prayers will be answered, and all your problems will disappear in the blink of an eye.
Yae Miko:
Or, if you ever think about me during your journey, take it out, won't you? Who knows, maybe I'll just end up appearing right in front of you.
Paimon:
Cut it out, Fox Lady. This isn't the time or place to be poking fun at the Traveler.
Yae Miko:
Hehehe... I'm sorry. Well then... time for you to face my hopeless fool of a friend. I'm counting on you.
Talk to Kujou Sara
Kujou Sara:
You followed me here? You've got guts, I'll give you that.
Kujou Sara:
Since you are witnesses, I suppose I can shield you from arrest — at least until I have received an explanation from Takayuki.
Kujou Sara:
But... if it turns out that you have been deceptive in this matter, then not only will you be arrested immediately, but you'll also be charged with one more crime. Do I make myself clear?
Kujou Sara:
Hmph. Good.
Defeat the Tenryou Guards
Tenryou Guard:
Apologies, Ma'am, orders from the top. No one is allowed to enter!
Kujou Sara:
Out of my way! I need to speak to him. I won't tell you twice!
Talk to Kujou Takayuki
Kujou Takayuki:
Stop! Sara, have you gone insane!? How dare you disregard my orders!
Kujou Sara:
M—Master, I...
Paimon:
Go on, ask him! Don't let him intimidate you!
Kujou Sara:
...Master Takayuki, I've seen the report to the throne and the letter to the Fatui... Please, tell me why!
Kujou Takayuki:
So this is how my documents went missing from headquarters? You stole them...
Kujou Sara:
Should I take your words to mean that... these documents were not forgeries? They were really penned by your own hand?
Kujou Sara:
Please tell me, Master, I need to know... Has the Tenryou Commission really... betrayed the Shogunate!?
Kujou Takayuki:
Hmph... Yes, I have dealings with the Fatui. And yes, the report you saw was penned by my hand.
Paimon:
Heh, he just came right out and admitted it...
Kujou Takayuki:
The diplomats from Snezhnaya promised a very generous reward indeed... and all they requested of me in return was to see that the Vision Hunt Decree is upheld.
Kujou Takayuki:
For too long, the Kujou Clan's position has been coveted by so many. There is no shortage of clans who would tear us down at the first opportunity.
Kujou Takayuki:
So, when the chance arose to gain the backing of another powerful nation and crack down on our enemies at the same time...
Kujou Takayuki:
It appeared to me to be an excellent deal. I simply saw no need to inform you, Sara.
Kujou Sara:
But... you worship the Shogun. How can you betray her after all this time and act like it's nothing!?
Kujou Takayuki:
Betrayal? How can you call this a betrayal?
Kujou Takayuki:
The Fatui may think they are using me, but the reverse is true. What could they possibly hope to achieve?
Kujou Takayuki:
When the lightning strikes in Inazuma, they shall fall to their knees and tremble, paralyzed by fear and trepidation.
Kujou Takayuki:
After all...
Kujou Takayuki:
None can contend with the supreme power of the Almighty Raiden Shogun and the Musou no Hitotachi!
Paimon:
Yeah... he doesn't worship the Raiden Shogun herself, but her power as a warrior — especially the Musou no Hitotachi. In fact, he seems to be way too into it...
Kujou Sara:
But Master... what about loyalty?
Kujou Sara:
Ever since I was adopted by the Kujou Clan, you taught me the importance of loyalty from servants to their superiors...
Kujou Sara:
But it's clear to me now that you wanted my loyalties to stop with the Kujou Clan. So you were scared that I would betray you one day?
Kujou Sara:
You hypocrite! Preaching about virtue just to mask your own wretched selfishness!
Kujou Takayuki:
Selfishness? I am but safeguarding the eternity of the Kujou Clan. I'm quite sure the Almighty Shogun would be sympathetic to that, as would the former head of our clan.
Paimon:
Hate to say it, but his ego is getting in the way. If he thinks the Kujou Clan is a match for the Fatui, Paimon thinks he's in for a nasty surprise...
Kujou Sara:
I've doubted the Vision Hunt Decree in the past. I asked myself, is this truly the correct thing to do? Even though it goes against what I know in my heart to be right?
Kujou Sara:
But I chose to obey the Shogun. For as long as she leads the way, who among us is qualified to judge between right and wrong when we have not yet reached the end of the path?
Kujou Sara:
But now I realize that the path of eternity is one without end, while this path... it has long since been defiled by your selfish ways.
Kujou Sara:
So, I'm going to tell the Shogun the truth about all this. If nothing else, my conscience will be clear!
Kujou Takayuki:
Stubborn and futile...
Kujou Takayuki:
Report to the Shogun if you so wish. The Kujou Clan's position is now unshakable, and nothing you can do will change this.
Kujou Takayuki:
The Shogun is at Tenshukaku receiving a Snezhnayan diplomat — the Harbinger by the name of "Signora."
Traveler:
Signora!
Paimon:
Signora's the one behind all this? Ugh, not her again!
Paimon:
Way back in Ritou, Lady Hiiragi said something about the Kanjou Commissioner meeting with an arrogant-sounding woman... We should have known.
Kujou Sara:
A diplomat from Snezhnaya? Well! If she thinks she's leaving Inazuma in one piece, she's got another thing coming!
Paimon:
Sara stormed off... Do you think she's gonna go barge into Tenshukaku right now?
Traveler:
Either way, we have a score to settle with Signora.
Paimon:
You can say that again!
Paimon:
Alright then! Let's do this!
Kujou Sara storms towards Tenshukaku in a fury. You realize that this is your chance to meet the Raiden Shogun again, but an unexpected yet familiar figure greets you before the throne...
Talk to Signora
Signora:
The way people charge in here as they please... So uncivilized.
Signora:
If I didn't know this was Tenshukaku, I might have mistaken it for some kind of street market.
Signora:
Have you learned your lesson now?
Paimon:
Oh no, what has she done to Kujou Sara...
Raiden Shogun:
The right to punish Inazumans for their crimes is mine alone. Not yours, Signora.
Signora:
...Then I apologize, Almighty Shogun.
Traveler:
Signora!
Signora:
I know, I know, you can't get me out of your mind. But you really don't need to call my name all the time.
Signora:
Don't go thinking I'm surprised to see you here. I'm well aware that you hate me, with the way you follow me around like a dark shadow.
Signora:
Ah, so you came to expose my crimes in front of the Shogun?
Signora:
Hehehe... I'm just a Snezhnayan diplomat. I'm afraid I have no idea what you're talking about.
Paimon:
She doesn't take us seriously at all...
Signora:
Stop talking about people and things that I care nothing about.
Signora:
They were nobodies to begin with, and their names will be forgotten. But now, at least, they get to be building blocks in the grand revolution to realize eternity...
Signora:
Is that not the greatest honor they could hope for in their tiny little lives?
Signora:
Almighty Shogun... do correct me if I'm wrong?
Raiden Shogun:
...
Signora:
That's ancient history. You certainly love to hold a grudge.
Signora:
The Tsaritsa's dream is the noblest and purest thing in all the world.
Signora:
These other mundane details you insist on mentioning... They're just necessary sacrifices. That's all.
Traveler:
It's time for me to put a stop to this.
Signora:
You? Stop me? Hahaha...
Signora:
For what it's worth, I've grown tired of seeing you around as well. But I didn't have you down as someone quite so foolhardy.
Signora:
Before you go saying something you can't take back, remember that you're Inazuma's most wanted criminal... I suggest you consider your circumstances very carefully.
Signora:
Charging into Tenshukaku uninvited and lecturing me in front of the Shogun wasn't the brightest move. Don't you think it's time you stopped digging?
Signora:
I'm not sure you realize quite how much distance there is between us, both in status... and in strength.
Traveler:
I challenge you...
Traveler:
...To a duel before the throne!
Signora:
...
Raiden Shogun:
Proceed.
Signora:
My, you're full of surprises today... So you've learned to make the law of the land work for you too, hmm?
Signora:
I'll admit that I never expected to be in a situation where the two of us were on equal footing.
Signora:
You are aware... that the loser must die? Are you sure this is what you want?
Paimon:
Traveler...
Signora:
Hehehe... then I will deign to share this last dance with you... till death do us part.
Defeat Signora in a duel before the throne
After a vicious battle, Signora finally lies defeated at your hands. As per the rules of a duel before the throne, the vanquished will be executed by the Raiden Shogun. Though her fate is sealed, Signora remains indignant. However, the Raiden Shogun utterly disregards her threats, executing divine punishment all the same. As for you, the victor, the Shogun grants you leave to depart Tenshukaku.
Before the Raiden Shogun's martial might, you sense that initiating Yae Miko's plan may not be as easy as you thought. It might be best to leave Tenshukaku and make further plans from there...
Leave Tenshukaku
Paimon:
The Raiden Shogun isn't gonna let us off just like that, right?
Paimon:
The air feels suffocating... it must be the Raiden Shogun's almightiness...
Paimon:
One strike from the Shogun, and now Signora's gone...
Paimon:
She got what she deserved, but Paimon still can't help but feel upset.
Paimon:
Why are they doing it... Why are the Harbingers collecting all the Gnoses?
Paimon:
Hmm? Traveler, you got a headache?
Paimon:
Chin up... let's get out of this place, Paimon feels... unsettled.
Paimon:
Also... when the Shogun executed Signora with the Musou no Hitotachi... it was unbelievably powerful...
Paimon:
It seems impossible to defend against... and if so, we've got no hope whatsoever of defeating her in combat...
Paimon:
So to recap, Yae Miko wants us to go back inside the Plane of Euthymia by the Statue of the Omnipresent God...
Paimon:
But... we'll be like lambs to the slaughter, won't we? M—Maybe we could put this plan on hold for a while...
Paimon:
There's the sound of Electro zapping in the air... Paimon can barely breathe...
Paimon:
Traveler, are you okay? You're so silent...
Paimon:
It sounds like there's a lot of noise coming from outside Tenshukaku... Has a fight broken out or something?
Paimon:
The guards seem really nervous... Let's go see what the situation is, shall we?
Clash of Rebels
movie
You stumble out of Tenshukaku gloomily. By chance, the resistance forces have broken through the leaderless Shogunate troops, arriving beneath Tenshukaku. Having not met them in some time, you step forward, but just then, the Raiden Shogun appears behind you, unleashing her legendary Musou no Hitotachi. Just as it seems that divine punishment will be meted out, the Masterless Vision Kazuha carries crackles to life. Wielding his sword, he meets — and miraculously blocks — that strike head-on. Encouraged by his bravery, the resistance troops charge at the Raiden shogun, and the Visions inlaid upon the Statue of the Omnipresent God glow in response to their former masters' courage. Yet you know that their valiant effort will not avail them against the Raiden Shogun and that this may yet be the moment to execute Yae Miko's plan, and so you turn to strike the Shogun. As expected, the Plane of Euthymia opens before you once more...
Talk to the Raiden Shogun within the Plane of Euthymia
Ei:
Indulge my curiosity. What is the reason that I find you standing here before me once again?
Ei:
Do you hope your foolhardiness will shelter those people? Or... was it simply a means of seeking an audience with me?
Ei:
Oh? Surely you didn't rouse me from my state of eternal meditation only to tell me this?
Ei:
If so, then you underestimate me. I am quite well-informed about the Vision Hunt Decree.
Traveler:
You know everything that's going on outside?
Ei:
Not so. Only everything that pertains to eternity.
Ei:
The Vision Hunt Decree has my tacit approval.
Ei:
The Fatui's actions thus far do not constitute a threat to eternity, otherwise... they would have been purged long ago.
Ei:
Individual ambition is inherently incompatible with eternity.
Ei:
What you might not realize is that all too often... people have far more to lose by chasing their dreams.
Ei:
Consider this — no one will lose their life on account of having their Vision taken away...
Ei:
Rather, those who have lost their lives are the ones who insisted on pursuing their own aspirations, are they not?
Traveler:
Teppei...
Ei:
Traveler, your existence is unique in my eyes.
Ei:
There seems to be limitless uncertainty in you. To put it another way, you are the furthest thing from eternity.
Ei:
So I won't insist that you comprehend the meaning of my actions. What matters is that I tread the path of eternity on my people's behalf.
Traveler:
This is your Plane of Euthymia...
Traveler:
It is created by your consciousness, yes?
Ei:
That's right. I'm surprised you understand it so well...
Ei:
Anyway. You're looking for a chance to shake my will... aren't you?
Traveler:
I'm not here to debate your ideas.
Traveler:
I'm here to demolish them.
Ei:
...
Ei:
So be it. Well then, you who would defy eternity... Time for you to enlighten me.
Defeat the Electro Archon
movie
Once again, you face off against the Electro Archon. It is also at this moment that Yae Miko — with the aid of the omamori given to you — appears in the Plane of Euthymia. With her help, you begin to sense the thousands and thousands of wishes that have already gathered within you...
Talk to the Raiden Shogun
Yae Miko:
You've lost, Ei.
Ei:
...
Ei:
...Yes, I have.
Yae Miko:
Why can you not trust your people, and in the power of their ambitions?
Yae Miko:
These ambitions have transcended space and time. They are something that no one can snuff out.
Traveler:
When people move forward with all their might...
Yae Miko:
Is this the lesson you learned from your journey in Liyue?
Traveler:
Yes.
Yae Miko:
There are nations where humans cast their god aside and stride forward...?
Yae Miko:
So, are we to just abandon the notion of progress... for the sake of wishful thinking?
Ei:
...You and I have both witnessed the great loss that progress can bring.
Ei:
Eternity... eternity is the only way...
movie
Ei explains her past and the origin of her pursuit of Eternity. She was once a kagemusha who followed the previous Shogun, in whom she trusted. But each instance of progress came alongside loss, until at last, even the previous Shogun ceased to be. Ei thus turned away from "transience," which the previous Shogun had believed in, seeing "eternity" as the path that Inazuma should take instead.
Yae Miko:
The Heavenly Principles... Irrelevant nonsense as far as I am concerned.
Yae Miko:
When all's said and done, all you really want is to protect your beloved Inazuma, forever and ever. Isn't that right?
Ei:
That would be something of an oversimplification.
Yae Miko:
But is this nation worth existing for eternity?
Yae Miko:
Stripped of ambitions, stripped of the potential for change, it does nothing more than simply... exist. It is a hollow shell of a nation.
Yae Miko:
Huh. I wonder what loss would it really be to anyone if such a nation were destroyed?
Ei:
Miko, retract your words.
Ei:
Never-changing eternity is the promise I made to my people.
Yae Miko:
But what your people need from you is not your promises. They want your attention... your divine gaze.
Ei:
...You mean Visions?
Ei:
Humans have a lifespan of barely a hundred years. They cannot afford to bear any extra losses.
Ei:
But I have experienced it all. That is why I have chosen to guide them along the correct path toward eternity.
Yae Miko:
*sigh*...
Yae Miko:
But eternity is far too cruel a fate for you, Ei.
Ei:
For me?
Yae Miko:
Not only have you stopped paying attention to the world, but you have stopped paying attention to yourself.
Yae Miko:
It must have been terribly lonely here, all alone, for centuries on end.
Ei:
But it is necessary...
Yae Miko:
You will miss much by refusing progress... You seek to prevent loss, but have you considered all you are losing by remaining here in stasis for all eternity?
Yae Miko:
You are obviously lonely, and yet for the sake of eternity you choose to stretch your loneliness out to infinity...
Yae Miko:
Tell me this. Why is the sky here that was once so dark glowing again? Why now?
Yae Miko:
This is your Plane of Euthymia. It's your inner world.
Yae Miko:
So it can only mean... that you are happy to see me again. You have found the loneliness here unbearable for a long time now, haven't you?
Ei:
I... have nothing to say to that.
Yae Miko:
Hehehe, oh, but I have so much to say to you. Let me tell you all that has happened over the last few centuries.
Ei:
How long will that take?
Yae Miko:
As a fox envoy, I have an excellent memory. I recall every detail of the last few centuries with perfect clarity.
Yae Miko:
So it will probably take me another few centuries to relay it to you.
Ei:
Heh... hehe... Miko, I never thought I would have the chance to meet with you like this again.
Ei:
*sigh* Seeing you again is a change to eternity... and a very nice surprise.
Yae Miko:
Hehe, since you are willing to admit that, I suppose that means we can still be friends?
Ei:
What a childish conversation this is.
Ei:
Anyway. Now that I have been defeated by you and your plan, I will honor your wish to abolish the Vision Hunt Decree.
Ei:
But with regards to eternity and the question of whether this nation should move forward, I need time to give it some thought.
Yae Miko:
Hehe, you are the one who's been acting like a child from the very beginning.
movie
Finally, the people's wishes penetrated the Raiden Shogun's locked heart. As promised, she abolished the Vision Hunt Decree. Beyond the Plane of Euthymia, she saw what eternity means in the eyes of the world. Some ambitions have the power to heal wounds... to bring victory... to inspire hope. But some ambitions outlive their masters, long after the soul ascends. They remain as they were in the beginning, burning bright and true... for all eternity.
Talk to Paimon
Paimon:
So what did you guys do in the Raiden Shogun's Plane of Euthymia anyway?
Paimon:
Is the Vision Hunt Decree abolished?
Paimon:
Oh, gotcha... Paimon was super worried, y'know.
Paimon:
So maybe the reason Yae Miko is looking for us now is 'cause she wants to thank us? Let's go find her.
You did not betray the ambitions that had been entrusted to you — the Vision Hunt Decree has been abolished by the Raiden Shogun. The turbulent waves have calmed for now. Time to go see Yae Miko.
Visit Yae Miko
Yae Miko:
Why hello... if it isn't the triumphant Traveler. And why might you be visiting the Shrine? A sign of piety, perhaps?
Paimon:
You literally told us to come meet you here!
Yae Miko:
Haha... I was just joking. I've been waiting for you.
Paimon:
Seems like someone's in a pretty good mood.
Yae Miko:
Mm-hmm. Catching up with an old friend I hadn't seen in years was truly delightful.
Yae Miko:
By the way... I heard that you had a duel before the throne, with a Fatui Harbinger no less. Courageous and astute — I must say, I am most impressed.
Yae Miko:
Defeating Signora head-on in a duel means that your strength exceeds my expectations.
Yae Miko:
Still, you did end up victorious. I gather congratulations are in order.
Paimon:
Ah, it sure feels good to finally thwart a Fatui plan for once.
Paimon:
They caused plenty of trouble along the way, but at the very least, they didn't get their hands on another Gnosis!
Yae Miko:
Wait a second... did you say "Gnosis"?
Yae Miko:
As in, the little thing that looks something like a chess piece?
Paimon:
Yep, that's the one! You've seen one, too? Gnoses belong to The Seven — they're what keep them connected to Celestia!
Yae Miko:
Oh...
Paimon:
What's wrong?
Yae Miko:
I handed that over.
Traveler:
Hmm?
Paimon:
...You did what now?
Yae Miko:
Well... how else was I supposed to save your skin from The Balladeer, exactly?
Yae Miko:
The Balladeer is No. 6 of the Fatui Harbingers. In terms of strength, he is superior to Signora.
Yae Miko:
I'm not the kind of person who risks life and limb for any old reason.
Paimon:
*stammers* For once, Paimon just does not know what to say.
Traveler:
But why was the Gnosis in your hands?
Yae Miko:
After Ei created her puppet vessel, she no longer had anywhere to put it.
Yae Miko:
As her erstwhile closest friend... Ei handed it over to me, and I've kept it in the Grand Narukami Shrine ever since.
Yae Miko:
She no longer needs the power of the Gnosis, and in any case, she tells me she has severed ties with Celestia.
Yae Miko:
Thus, the Gnosis became not only useless, but also a potential source of conflict.
Yae Miko:
Is that not a good bargain, exchanging it for the one at the core of the plan?
Yae Miko:
Judging by the results, at least, I daresay I struck a good deal. Hehehe.
Paimon:
When you put it like that, Paimon has to agree... The Traveler is worth more than a Gnosis...
Paimon:
*sigh* Well, what's done is done, and Paimon hardly thinks we'll be getting it back now. Let's leave the past in the past.
Paimon:
Um, so anyway, you still haven't told us why you called us here today.
Yae Miko:
Hehehe. It's to thank you.
Paimon:
Really!?
Yae Miko:
You intend to travel all over Teyvat, and the time has come for the Inazuma leg of your trip to come to an end, has it not?
Yae Miko:
As a mark of my gratitude, I will answer any questions you may have about the road ahead or the events of the past.
Yae Miko:
What would you like to know about?
Yae Miko:
That puppet was built with technology that has been lost to time. Perhaps she, as a god, is the only one privy to the knowledge of its origins...
Yae Miko:
Still... there is one other thing on this topic that I suspect you may be curious to know.
Yae Miko:
Before Ei began modifying her own godly form, she took it upon herself to create a prototype puppet...
Paimon:
So... you mean there are three Raiden Shoguns!?
Yae Miko:
No, the prototype was merely a proof of concept. Its appearance and intellect were not based on Ei. It was a test.
Yae Miko:
The original plan was for Ei to simply discard it. But perhaps Ei thought this to be too cruel, because in the end she chose only to seal the power within it.
Yae Miko:
Later, this puppet wandered Inazuma as an ordinary human male with his own consciousness, until... the Fatui took an interest in him.
Paimon:
Ugh, not the Fatui!
Yae Miko:
Some eccentric geniuses in the ranks of the Fatui made adjustments to the prototype, not only unsealing his power, but very likely rendering him even more formidable than his original specifications.
Traveler:
Surely you don't mean...
Yae Miko:
Mm-hmm. The object of divine creation is the one who has now taken possession of the Gnosis... and the prototype puppet is now known as "The Balladeer."
Paimon:
What in the... What a crazy story!
Yae Miko:
It is, isn't it? Who can say whether it's coincidence or destiny.