"Don't touch or look at anything casually after you go in. If you're not used to kneeling, sitting cross-legged is fine. The most important thing is not to talk back to Lady Sangonomiya, understand?"
Kseniya, who had already changed into a deep blue shrine maiden's uniform, kept talking to Bai Luo behind her.
The Fatui are definitely one of the most dedicated groups of people on the continent of Teyvat.
To become a shrine maiden on Watatsumi Island, Kseniya had followed Lyudmila of the Grand Narukami Shrine for over a month to learn the necessary knowledge, only to discover that the god worshiped by the Grand Narukami Shrine and Watatsumi Island was different...
So she studied for another month, completely forgetting what she had learned at the Grand Narukami Shrine, and relearned the knowledge of Watatsumi Island before taking up her post.
"By the way, my name here is Keiko. Remember not to get it wrong."
"...Got it."
Under Kseniya's repeated admonitions, Bai Luo finally came to Sangonomiya Shrine once again.
Unlike the last time, this time he went not to the banquet hall, but to Kokomi's study, or what one would call her office.
"Lady Sangonomiya, please forgive my sudden visit."
Bai Luo gave a slight bow to Sangonomiya Kokomi, a friendly smile once again appearing on his face.
Although the upper half of his face was covered by a mask, his kindness was perfectly conveyed.
"You are too kind. Your arrival has boosted the morale of Watatsumi Island several times over, and we have been receiving victorious reports from the front lines. I wonder how Mr. Himura slept last night? Was it peaceful?"
Sangonomiya Kokomi's performance on the surface was flawless. That calm smile not only maintained her aura as a leader but also did not put too much pressure on Bai Luo.
But her slightly trembling hands still betrayed her nervousness.
Fortunately, this ability to feign composure in front of others had almost become an instinct, otherwise, she might have made a fool of herself.
"It was very good, apart from the somewhat noisy sound of the waterfall and some rather annoying rats."
At Sangonomiya Kokomi's signal, Bai Luo sat down beside her and said softly.
Rats?
Sangonomiya Kokomi was stunned for a moment.
Due to its geographical location, there were basically no rats near Watatsumi Island. The only thing that was a headache were the Specters. What those rats referred to... was worth pondering.
"Compared to the hungry rats outside, the house rats raised at home are actually quite restrained. At least they don't bite here and chew there. They can be satisfied with some leftover food, which is also good."
Sangonomiya Kokomi glanced at Kseniya beside her. This undercover young lady was very good at reading people. She immediately understood her superior's meaning, gave a slight bow, and left.
"But with too many rats, one will eventually get into trouble. Does Lady Sangonomiya really not plan to do something about it? The saying 'a thousand-mile dike collapses due to an anthill' doesn't need me to explain, does it? Actually, I can also help. After all... I'm best at dealing with these rats."
Gently moving the reverse-blade sword in his hand, Bai Luo said.
And the so-called rats he was referring to were already self-evident.
Last night, through the documents and logs submitted by Igor, Bai Luo could basically determine that this guy thought his plan was flawless, but was actually being played for a fool by this young lady, Sangonomiya Kokomi.
In that case, his rash appearance to make contact with Igor was a bit unwise.
Fortunately, he was very cautious at the time and did not let Igor reveal his identity.
This also meant... that currently on Watatsumi Island, apart from Igor, no one knew of his identity as a Harbinger.
Not even Kseniya.
She only knew that he was a new recruit of the Fatui, but she was not clear about his position.
In that case, Bai Luo still had enough opportunities to remedy the situation.
For example, right now, he was directly laying his cards on the table with Sangonomiya Kokomi.
I know you have Fatui undercover agents on Watatsumi Island, and I'm even telling you.
So... what will you do?
Although this behavior seemed to be betraying the Fatui on Watatsumi Island, if the Fatui were already exposed in Sangonomiya Kokomi's eyes, then it no longer mattered.
Even if that fool Igor was betrayed by him and died, he would deserve it.
Even if he was lucky enough to survive this time, he would eventually be punished.
Hmm? You ask why the Harbinger is fine after betraying so many subordinates?
Who in the court dares to sue this official!
"Please rest assured, Mr. Himura. Regarding these rats, our Sangonomiya Shrine naturally has its own way of dealing with them. We won't trouble you."
Sangonomiya Kokomi's words were equivalent to rejecting Bai Luo's offer to intervene.
That's right... she had been planning this for so long, she must have calculated everything.
If an unstable factor like Bai Luo were to rashly enter the situation, she didn't know how many brain cells she would have to kill to calculate the gains and losses.
It was better to just refuse him directly.
"After the duel before the throne, in order to escape the pursuit of the Vision Hunt Decree, I once mixed into a Fatui ship and went to Mondstadt. During the days at sea, I also figured out some of their internal [coded language]. Through this coded language, I saw many things last night that you, Lady Sangonomiya, do not know."
With Kseniya not present, Bai Luo no longer used the subtle term [rats] to describe the Fatui.
After all, he was also a Harbinger of the Fatui.
To say it like that felt like he was scolding himself, which was a bit strange.
"Having fought with the Fatui for many years, our Sangonomiya Shrine has no less experience than you, Mr. Himura. We naturally know what to do."
Bai Luo's so-called coded language was indeed very attractive.
But Sangonomiya Kokomi's confidence was not blind.
The Fatui Harbinger [The Regrator] had just taken office when he dispatched his subordinates to try and get their hands on Watatsumi Island. From that time on, her mother had been dealing with the Fatui. Over the years, they had accumulated a wealth of experience and believed they could play the Fatui in the palm of their hands.
As for the Battousai, Himura Kenshin...
He had only obtained a set of coded language from the Fatui. Could that compare to her foundation?
Do you, Himura Kenshin, know the Fatui better than our Watatsumi Island?
You've only been dealing with the Fatui for a few days. What do you have to compare with our Watatsumi Island?
These three soul-searching questions were enough to show her confidence.
"In that case, I will not disturb you any longer. However, I must still remind you that the high-ranking officials of Sangonomiya Shrine also seem to show signs of being corrupted. If this is also within your control, Lady Sangonomiya, then please pretend I never said anything."
Having said this, Bai Luo did not stay any longer. He gave a bow, got up, and left Sangonomiya Shrine.
And Sangonomiya Kokomi subconsciously looked in the direction Mr. Li had left.
But this unintentional action of hers prevented her from seeing the slight smirk on Bai Luo's lips.
From this conversation, he could feel that Sangonomiya Kokomi still had a certain amount of trust in him.
But it was also possible that it was just a way to appease him.
But none of that mattered. Since you think the Fatui are no longer a threat, then why don't you see if this Fatui, which you are playing in the palm of your hand, can overthrow your rule of Watatsumi Island?
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