Oowada hurriedly dropped to his knees and reported, "Yoriki Oowada of the Commission pays his respects to the Regent. I failed to recognize you and mistook you for a criminal. Please forgive me, my lord!"
As Oowada said this, his body had already begun trembling uncontrollably.
Just my rotten luck, having this happen on my shift. I'm only a worker coasting along, hoping to clock out on time every day and retire safely someday. Why did this have to happen to me? I'm dead for sure!
Yucheng turned around and asked, "Oowada, was it? Forgive you? What offense have you committed? Doing your duty diligently? Or handling the situation properly?"
Oowada said, "For... for mistaking the Regent for... for a mysterious person of unknown origin?"
Yucheng said, "Before I revealed my identity, I really was a mysterious person of unknown origin. You were right to stop me. You did very well. The diplomatic mission's grounds should be patrolled this thoroughly.
"Now, raise your head and take a good look at me. Am I really your Regent?"
Oowada shakily raised his head and saw an exceedingly young face. It was indeed the Regent he recognized, and he could not help saying, "Y-yes... yes... that's right. You are the Regent."
Yucheng smiled. "In that case, stand up and continue your patrol."
"Yes, my lord!"
Oowada hurriedly stood up and led the Doushin under his command away at a brisk pace. He had no choice-the pressure was simply too much. This was no place to linger.
Having dealt with the Shogunate Army, Yucheng turned back toward the Liyue embassy. Upon learning his identity, the Millelith who had been standing ready for battle also put away their spears.
*What kind of joke would that be? Pointing spears at someone they knew was the Inazuma