Chapter 104
Li Yue made a decision without hesitation.
"Why keep the Human God Shrine Maiden and her deputy?"
The Yae Miko asked curiously.
Because I want to keep an ornamental fish!
Of course, this shouldn't be said aloud.
"The Human God Shrine Maiden represents the faith of the Watatsumi Island. We must make Human God Shrine Maiden stop worshipping their Serpent God and start worshipping the thunder god instead. As the Human God Shrine Maiden, she has a representative role and can fundamentally change the faith of the people of Watatsumi Island. Only in this way can Watatsumi Island truly become Inazuma's territory."
"I see."
Raiden Ei didn't suspect anything, but Yae felt that something was wrong. If it was a sacrifice to the Thunder God, it used to be Raiden Ei, but now it should be Li Yue, right?
"There's one last thing."
Li Yue pinched her chin.
"Change the name of this country!"
"I don't think we need to do that. Inazuma is the country founded by the first Raijin (the God of Thunder). Wouldn't it be inappropriate to change that?"
Yae quickly tried to dissuade him, and Raiden Ei nodded repeatedly.
"Don't worry, I didn't say I would erase Inazuma's name."
Li Yue waved her hand.
"I am now both the Geo Archon of Liyue and the Electro Archon of Inazuma. It's troublesome to have two countries, so I plan to unify them into one country."
What is the name of that country?
"The United Kingdom of Liyue and Inazuma Islands!"
171. Another person appeared in the backyard of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.
It was still the backyard of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, and the same familiar group of people, except that there was one more person this time.
Previously, only Hu Tao stood behind Li Yue to watch the show, but now, there is one more person standing behind Li Yue to watch the show.
"Who is this...?"
Zhongli looked at Raiden Ei Yingdian behind Li Yue and couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his eye, but given his current status, he still asked a question.
"Inazuma's Raiden Shogun is now my second-in-command."
Although Zhongli was mentally prepared, she still couldn't help but feel speechless when she heard Li Yue say it.
What's going on? How did Raiden Shogun suddenly become your second-in-command?
The Seven Arbiter-Generals and Qixing were equally bewildered. How come their new Rock King went to Inazuma and Thor became his second-in-command?
"I made a pact with the Geo Archon. I won against him, and he stayed in Inazuma. He won against me, so I followed him to Liyue."
Raiden Ei took the initiative to explain, resolving everyone's doubts.
So that's how it is, they signed a contract... What the heck, are they playing this big game?!
The people of Liyue were shocked. Li Yue had gone too far, betting the gods directly. Fortunately, he won in the end. If he had lost, wouldn't Liyue have had to start choosing the third generation of Geo Archon right away?
Some people felt a wave of fear, but at the same time, they felt sorry for Inazuma. The Raiden Shogun had lost everything because of a bet, and even became the Rock King's second-in-command. Now Inazuma should choose a new Thunder God.
However, the lightning bolt then provided an answer.
"In order to mitigate the impact of my departure on Inazuma, I also relinquished the position of Thor to Rock King Li Yue. Now, Li Yue is both Rock King and Thor."
"Thor?"
Venti stared at Li Yue in shock.
"Li Yue, you hold two divine positions?"
"That's right, although it sounds absurd, I do indeed currently hold two identities, and..."
Moreover, these two former gods are still alive, and are even right here.
Li Yue shrugged helplessly, Nahida Venti Zhongli all understood what he meant.
"Doesn't that mean that Liyue and Inazuma are now under your rule, and we've become one family?"
Keqing couldn't help but speak up.
"That's right, we can't call her Liyue anymore."
Li Yue nodded to Keqing.
"Can't I call her Liyue?"
"Because I merged the two countries, it is now called the United Kingdom of Liyue and Inazuma Islands!"
Li Yue's solution to Inazuma's problem was to make a clean break and start the whole Inazuma from scratch.
For Inazuma, things couldn't get any worse. Any worse and they would lose their gods and be destroyed like the desert kingdoms of Sumeru.
With the establishment of the Li Yue United Kingdom of Liyue and Inazuma Islands, as mentioned by Li Yue Inazuma, centered on Narukami Island, began to enter a new era.
With the lifting of the Sakoku Decree and the Vision Hunt Decree, Sara began to reorganize the Tenryou Commission. She removed all the Kujo clan family members from the Tenryou Commission and also abandoned the Kujo surname. Now she is simply called Sara.
After reorganizing the Tenryou Commission, she will lead a team to destroy the Fatui's Delusion Factory in Inazuma.
Kuki Shinobu took over the Kanjō Bugyō with the Arataki Gang. This was a great challenge for Kuki Shinobu, as the Kanjō Bugyō was responsible for many things, especially the Inazuma Finance Department. However, no one in the Kanjō Bugyō dared to bully Kuki Shinobu. The new Raijin (Raijin) punished people without mercy, and Kuki Shinobu was chosen by the new Raijin. No one dared to offend her, especially since she had a group of street thugs behind her, essentially taking office with her personal guards.
Although dealing with so many things will be troublesome, she is young and can take her time; she has plenty of opportunities to try and make mistakes.
As for the Yashiro Commission, after the magistrate's office was abolished, the Yashiro Commission's duties were taken over by Grand Narukami Shrine. Yae Miko suddenly had more responsibilities, which did not fit her leisure aesthetics, so she decisively chose to recruit people!
In front of Li Yue, she recruited Kamisato Ayaka, who had become a commoner, into Grand Narukami Shrine as a shrine maiden, and put her in charge of the rituals, which was exactly the original version.
Then, Kamisato Ayato and Thoma borrowed money from Yae to take back the confiscated Komore Teahouse and planned to renovate it into a milk tea shop. The original Komore Teahouse was mainly used by the Kamisato clan as a base in Inazuma City, and making money was not the main purpose. But that won't work now; they have to make money now.
Li Yue shrugged and said it was fine. He had already punished the Kamisato clan. As for what would happen to the Kamisato clan afterward, and whether they could rise again, that was up to them. After all, Li Yue had already made a clean cut, and he wouldn't make a second cut.
After completing these tasks, Li Yue directly opened a portal from Inazuma City back to Liyue Harbor. Seeing how easily Li Yue could open a portal, Raiden Ei Yingdong felt even more certain that making him the Thunder God was the right decision. For a Thunder God like him, there was no distance between Inazuma and Liyue, and he could come at any time to govern or issue decrees.
As for why Yae didn't come, it's because Li Yue left her in Inazuma to oversee the new Tri-Commission. There was no other way; Yae was the only Yae in Inazuma who could fight now, so leaving her there to guard the place also made it easier for her to send the Gnosis out.
The Gnosis is not with Raiden Ei. After she transformed Raiden Shogun with her own body, the Gnosis was entrusted to Yae Miko. The Fatui will definitely want to obtain the Gnosis Raiden, but it is unknown whether it will be the La Signora or the Scaramouche who obtains it.
Oh wait, that's not right. Wouldn't that mean the La Signora wouldn't have to die?
I even had Albedo paint her portrait for her funeral; next time I see the La Signora, I'll definitely make her thank me!
"In short, Inazuma has now lifted the Sakoku Decree and the Vision Hunt Decree, and things have returned to normal. Trade and exchanges between the two countries can now proceed as usual."
Li Yue glanced at Ningguang.
"Ningguang, remember to send out a letter of credence later so that other countries know about the situation in Liyue and Inazuma."
"Yes."
Ningguang nodded immediately.
"Then how should we govern these two countries?"
Keqing couldn't help but ask, because in her opinion, this was a big deal.
"Liyue will remain the same, and Inazuma will remain the same. The two sides will cooperate in trade on the original basis, then cancel tariffs on each other and increase mutual exchanges."
"I see."
Keqing nodded and left, while Venti listened to Li Yue's words and fell into deep thought.
Li Yue can be the Geo Archon and the Thunder God, and these two countries still maintain their original appearance. Li Yue has also given them full freedom. So, can Li Yue also be the Anemo Archon of Mondstadt?
172. Venti: I think Li Yue has the looks of Heavenly Principles!
The reopening of Inazuma won't affect many Liyue residents much, as most are not involved in Inazuma. Only merchants are very sensitive to this.
The original business dealings with Inazuma were suspended due to the Sakoku Decree, but now the merchant ships heading to Inazuma can set sail again.
However, the official announcement issued by the Liyue Qixing shocked all the people of Liyue.
The news that Li Yue, the Geo Li Yue, was now in charge of both Liyue United Kingdom of Liyue and Inazuma Islands, and that the Inazuma Li Yue also serving as the Thunder God, truly shocked the people of Liyue. For a time, all the teahouses, taverns, and even restaurants in Liyue Harbor were discussing the peace between the two nations.
Meanwhile, the high-ranking members of Liyue inside the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor were also discussing the matter.
"I never expected that Li Yue would become Thor after going to Inazuma."
Hu Tao circled around Li Yue, looking Li Yue up and down as if trying to get to know Li Yue again.
"You're pretty good, kid."
Even though Li Yue became Rock King and Hu Tao, he was still Hu Tao's good friend, so Li Yue didn't show him any respect.
"This was an accident; I wasn't aiming for the Thor position."
Li Yue shrugged.
"Of course I know you couldn't possibly be aiming for Thor's position, but it's still quite surprising that you ended up becoming Thor."
In the backyard, Hu Tao kept pestering Li Yue, asking about the process of becoming Thor.
"You didn't give a clear answer during the meeting, and now that everyone's gone, tell us what really happened."
The Three Great Generals of Liyue were equally curious.
"Could you describe the specific process?"
The Seven Arbiter-Generals and the Liyue Qixing had already left, leaving only the Three Great Generals of Liyue, Hu Tao, and the newly arrived Raiden Shogun. So Zhongli couldn't help but ask a question. However, Hu Tao was in the backyard pestering Li Yue, while the three of Zhongli were in the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor asking Raiden Shogun.
"Does that mean you're thinking of retiring too?"
"Retire?"
Raiden Ei looked at Zhongli with a puzzled expression. She only knew that Morax had given the throne of the Rock King to Li Yue, but she wasn't very clear about the process.
"Morax, did you want to retire, so you handed over the position of Rock King to Li Yue?"
"Well, the situation on site was not quite what I expected, so some problems arose. In the end, the position of Rock King was handed over to Li Yue."
This process is inexplicable. Are we to tell Raiden Shogun that Zhongli and Li Yue were scheming against each other, and as a result, he not only didn't retire, but was even busier? He retired for nothing.
"I speak because it is true."
Raiden Shogun gave his answer.
"I see, it's Baal."
When Li Yue returned, her hair had some purple highlights. Zhongli, who already knew a bit about Li Yue's abilities, understood that this was because after going to Inazuma, a new consciousness using the Electro element had appeared in her body.
At the time, Zhongli was still wondering who this consciousness using the Electro element could be, but now the answer from the Raiden Ei has solved this mystery.
"That's right. My sister's consciousness is in him, and she acknowledged Li Yue's abilities, lending him her power. She has truly recognized him, and I believe he is capable of becoming Inazuma's Raijin."
Although Ying initially didn't want Li Yue be Thor, but rather his second-in-command, he ended up losing the fight because he was controlled by the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata's dream power at the start. Since he had lost, he had no choice but to become the opponent's second-in-command.
"Another Demon God, and the first Thor at that."
Zhongli couldn't help but look at Li Yue, who was chatting with Hu Tao in the courtyard, and then mentally made a comment that sounded like the clone consciousness inside Li Yue back then.
"Is this thing some kind of Seven Archons Collector?"
"Sigh~ Old man, you can't say that."
Venti retorted from the side.
"Although Li Yue already possesses the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata, the Vago Monarch, and the Thunder Baal, he does not have the Anemo Archon Barbatos within him!"
So are you proud?
Zhongli glanced at Venti.
"Of course not!"
Venti shook her head.
"I was just thinking, since everyone from the first generation has gone in, shouldn't I, the first Wind Anemo Archon, also go in?"
"Um?"
The three gods looked at Venti with suspicion.
"Look, now Liyue and Inazuma are under Li Yue's control. After Nahida replaces the Lesser Kusanali, Sumeru will definitely be under Li Yue's control as well. What do you think, Nahida?"
"Indeed, although my father wants to support me to become the Dendro Archon, I am too inexperienced. Before I mature, I will definitely follow my father's ideas. Moreover, my father is more qualified to become the Dendro Archon than I am."
In Nahida's eyes, Li Yue was equivalent to the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata. She was just the moon of Sumeru, while Li Yue could become the sun. So even if she became the Dendro Archon, Sumeru would probably still follow Li Yue's advice on what to do.