If things truly unfolded as Xiu Yuan had described, Sasayuri would be killed, and Zebu would unleash a furious strike that destroyed the Great Serpent, becoming Watatsumi Island's god in the process.
But they would be unable to look after Watatsumi Island, leaving its people to endure a life of hardship.
Seeing his people suffer so terribly after his death, how could the Great Serpent not harbor resentment?
So from the moment Xiu Yuan killed the Great Serpent, he had already become the savior of both islands.
"Then... what happened in the Khaenri'ah War?"
After taking a long time to digest everything, Baal finally asked her last question.
"It became too prosperous, too powerful. A nation without a god, using alchemy to create terrifying creatures capable of slaying gods-they were destined to be destroyed by the Heavenly Principles."
"The godless nation of Khaenri'ah could create creatures capable of killing gods!?"
Baal did know something about Khaenri'ah.
Its technology already far surpassed that of the Seven Nations, but Baal had never imagined that excessive prosperity and strength could bring utter destruction.
Then if that really was the case...
"But Inazuma is very prosperous now too. Could it...?"
"As long as it doesn't pursue technological development, there shouldn't be any problems. Inazuma can focus on food and tourism, and develop more natural scenic attractions on Yashiori Island and Watatsumi Island."
Xiu Yuan had originally intended to write all this down on a sheet of paper and leave it behind before he departed. Now that Baal had discovered it, explaining it directly would be clearer anyway.
"I see... what was the Khaenri'ah War like?" she asked.
"The Heavenly Principles will join forces with the Seven Archons to destroy Khaenri'ah. Its people, having fallen into darkness, will turn into monsters, and the disaster will