"But wouldn't that be a bit wrong?"
Sangonomiya Kokomi hesitated.
"What's wrong with it?"
Ellin grinned. "The Vision Hunt Decree is already in effect, and the conflict between the Resistance Army and the Shogunate Army is already a reality."
"And it's also a fact that we need supplies right now. We'd be fools not to take the Fatui's money. It's better than having to find a way ourselves."
"Here's what you do: tell them we only need money, not supplies."
"Gathering enough supplies in Inazuma to feed an entire army would attract a lot of attention under the current circumstances. They might even end up investigated by the Tenryou Commission and thrown in jail."
"It would be hard enough for ordinary merchants, let alone the Fatui, who are practically public enemies in Inazuma now."
At that, Ellin couldn't help chuckling again.
"Given the Fatui's current situation in Inazuma, the fact that they're still risking gathering supplies must mean they've been pushed into a corner and have no other choice."
"If you tell them we can handle buying the supplies ourselves, they'll probably be secretly delighted!"
"So just squeeze as much money out of the Fatui as you can. They'll definitely pay. Leave buying the supplies to me."
"All right!"
With Ellin's approval, Kokomi felt much more at ease.
She was truly happy now, and the reason was actually quite simple.
Before today, she had still been the Divine Priestess.
The Divine Priestess was the leader of Watatsumi Island, the hope that would guide its people toward happiness.
But what she really preferred was staying home, enjoying her favorite novels and reading books on military strategy.
Her greatest dream was to retreat behind the scenes and become an adviser who devised plans.
But... she had no choice. Her bloodline had determined