Bleed Enough and It Won't Be Awkward (Continued)

"Greetings, Your Imperial Advisor Preceptor!"

The surrounding Inazuma women and soldiers all knelt on one knee in respect.

Kaguya raised her hand.

"Rise. You are an envoy of the Fatui, so where is the Cryo Archon?"

"Your Excellency Imperial Advisor, the Empress..."

"Oh, I see. The challenge has been issued, but the Cryo Archon has not yet arrived. It seems that you hope to set the battlefield in the Snezhnaya. Very well, since we are the ones accepting the challenge, it is only right to let the Cryo Archon choose a suitable battlefield. I will report back to the General now. In any case, the outcome will not change."

Kaguya said calmly. She knew the Cryo Archon wouldn't dare come. If he didn't come, there would still be room for negotiations between nations; if he did come, the Raiden Ei might just strike and start a divine war—at least that's what everyone thought, except for Morax, who had received a private message request beforehand.

Meanwhile, the surrounding Inazuma farmers proudly stood tall.

Ah yes, yes, that's it. Go ahead and pick any venue you want. Anyway, our Raiden Shogun is invincible!

Arlecchino panicked immediately.

"It's a misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding, Your Imperial Advisor! Regarding the suffering of Inazuma..."

"Hush! These are words you shouldn't be saying, nor should you be saying them to me. Please wait a moment, Cryo Archon of Winter. Once the General arrives at Winter, if he can withstand Wuxiang's blade, then Winter will have his turn to speak. Cough cough!"

Kaguya covered her face with a folding fan, seemingly trying to conceal her frailty. Her tone was gentle, but her eyes were icy. The immense pressure, on Arlecchino's shoulders, was like that of Demon God, causing her to break out in a cold sweat.

Entrusting the right to engage in national dialogue to individual duels would be child's play elsewhere. But in Teyvat, a land ruled by gods, especially one entirely dependent on the might of the Raiden Shogun, it is taken for granted by everyone.

The people of Inazuma stood tall with even greater pride.

That's right, you've done so many despicable things since winter. If you want to speak, first prove you have the right to speak while still alive under the General's sword! That's Inazuma's rule!

That's what they all think.

Arlecchino gritted her teeth and, under pressure, continued speaking:

"Your Imperial Advisor, this is a letter from the Empress. Please... allow me to present it to Her Majesty the Electro Archon God in person!"

"Are you trying to pressure me? In Inazuma, in front of the Grand Imperial Advisor appointed by the General?"

Kaguya narrowed her eyes, surrounded by leaping sparks of electricity, like a giant serpent of thunder about to unleash its tongue, looking down at the ignorant mortals.

Using matters between gods to intimidate people is almost always effective in the Seven Nations of Teyvat.

No one has the right to interfere in the interactions between gods. No matter how high one's status or power, only gods are qualified to speak with gods; mortals must yield.

However, this time is special.

Inazuma has already declared war on Shidou, and at this moment, no one can say anything if Kaguya, as the Imperial Advisor, does not acknowledge the Cryo Archon.

"I wouldn't dare. I only beg you to give me a chance to avert this earth-shattering battle!"

"Hmph! You..."

Kaguya's tone suggested she was about to refuse, but then she paused, her expression shifting to one of surprise as if she had heard something.

Then, she bowed in the direction where the gods were gathered.

"Both the Geo Archon and the God of Wind are Inazuma's seniors, and are highly respected. Since you two have spoken, Inazuma will naturally obey... You want to see the Shogun, right? Sure, come up here yourself."

Kaguya vanished, transformed into lightning.

At the same time, the mountain road leading to the high cliff was filled with flickering, arcing sparks of electricity.

It's obvious at a glance that stepping on it won't end well.

Of course, Arlecchino could also understand that since she had promised the two most ancient gods, she should be able to make it up, or at least not be struck dead by lightning that suddenly increased in pressure halfway up.

After going through this process, it's almost certain that it will be crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a crunchy crust.

'However, both the Geo Archon and the God of Wind spoke up for me, so it seems my previous analysis was correct; the gods don't actually want to see a war between the gods. There's an opportunity, but I need to seize it carefully.'

Arlecchino looked at the road filled with lightning elements, and saw that the soldiers blocking her way had indeed silently straightened their spears, as if they were letting her pass, or rather, they were eager for her to walk on.

With no other option, desertion was absolutely out of the question, so Arlecchino had no choice but to bite the bullet and step forward.

Venti: Wow, this girl has a bit of a temper.

[Zhongli: You can see Inazuma's current situation. Under these circumstances, it's already a big favor that he's even listening to us, and it's harmless for him to vent his anger. In fact, this is what Zhidong deserves.]

Venti: I didn't say no, sir. Here, let me toast you.

Barbatos mumbled as he drank.

Seeing that Morax had intended to control the situation from the start, Barbatos breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed he didn't need to take the lead in stopping the war of the gods; he just needed to cooperate with the old man.

What are we waiting for? Fill the wine cups!

Oh my, this Inazuma sake has a unique flavor, it's so delicious!

Arlecchino eventually came up.

Despite feeling numb all over, being covered in dust, and having her clothes charred and torn, she still walked the lightning-stirred mountain path and stepped onto the last step.

Then, under the pressure of the Electro Archon God's retinue, she, who was already exhausted, immediately knelt down in the direction of the Raiden Shogun, and the treasure chest fell to the ground beside her.

"Greetings... Greetings to Electro Archon, greetings to all the gods!"

As the fourth-ranking Harbinger of the Fatui, he dared not be arrogant in the slightest.