Just as Setaria was about to leave, she suddenly remembered something and turned to report it to Azar.
"Great Sage, according to the officials at Port Ormos, a diplomatic delegation from Inazuma will soon arrive in Sumeru. I hear that Inazuma's Regent is leading them personally. Under diplomatic protocol, you would need to receive them yourself for the reception to be appropriate. What do you think..."
Azar showed little interest in the Inazuma delegation's arrival and said disdainfully, "Inazuma? Oh, now I remember. There was that business, too. Hmph, they really picked a bad time.
"It's nothing but a tiny nation tucked away in a corner. If Inazuma didn't still hold the title of one of Teyvat's Seven Nations, making it difficult to reject their application for entry out of hand, I really wouldn't have wanted to approve this.
"Send Kavus. He's one of Sumeru's six sages, so his status is distinguished enough. I have no interest in those uncouth warriors from Inazuma. Just tell them I'm busy preparing for the Sabzeruz Festival and can't get away."
Hearing this, Setaria looked troubled. "But, Great Sage, I hear that Inazuma's new Regent has the power to churn rivers and overturn seas. He slew Osial, the Vortex Vanquisher, in Liyue, and Ursa the Dread Dragon in Mondstadt. Surely we shouldn't slight someone like that?"
Azar's expression grew especially dark as he stared fixedly at Setaria. Though he was merely a physically frail scholar, the imposing air he exuded after so long in a position of power left her struggling to breathe.
Azar said, "Setaria, remember this: this is Sumeru, the nation of wisdom created by Greater Lord Rukkhadevata. Wisdom is this nation's greatest strength. Individual martial prowess is hardly worth mentioning in Sumeru!
"If it weren't for that God of Eternity possessing