Lumine watched the unfolding story in the game.
Given how the plot was progressing, the sense of urgency was definitely intense.
The barrage of comments mentioned that an epic moment was coming soon—could it be...?
Lumine suddenly felt a surge of anticipation.
She exchanged a glance with Paimon, and instantly, they understood each other's thoughts.
Time to grind!
As she worked through the quests, Lumine couldn't help but vent.
"From an outsider's perspective, the Raiden Shogun is just... not it. She's way too idealistic." Then, cautiously, she asked, "There aren't any Inazumans in the livestream, right?"
"Probably not? Boss Lu's shop hasn't even expanded to Inazuma yet. Even if there are Inazumans abroad who somehow got their hands on a phone, what are the odds they'd be in this livestream?"
"You never know! We've got over a hundred thousand viewers!"
"I'm from Inazuma! But it's fine—I think the streamer's got a point!"
"Just look at Inazuma's situation—the Sakoku Decree is downright brutal. Seriously, if any commoner actually supports the Raiden Shogun's stance, they've gotta be this 🤡."
"I don't get the Raiden Shogun, but I fully respect her... and then flee Inazuma! 😆"
"Streamer, in the game, you're in Inazuma right now. Are you panicking in real life?"
"Absolutely panicking, bro. Big time."
Lumine nodded. "I'm genuinely terrified of the Raiden Shogun cutting me down. Who wouldn't be scared of the Musou no Hitotachi? Sure, the move's kinda tempting, but anyone who actually wants to take that hit is definitely this 🤡."
She gave a thumbs-up, then turned back to the game.
After progressing a bit further, Lumine's expression twisted in disbelief.
"Wait, La Signora's this bold?!"
"Damn!"
Even Paimon was shocked.
La Signora had slapped Venti in Mondstadt.
Everyone knew Venti was holding back—even if it looked humiliating, a deeper dive into side quests and artifact lore revealed there was more to it.
But still, no one could deny how insufferably arrogant La Signora was.
That condescending, look-down-on-everyone attitude was downright infuriating.
Then in Liyue, she remained just as haughty.
Strutting around in front of Morax like that—had she never been punched in the face?
But those were just attitude problems. Now, in Inazuma, she had the audacity to act the same way in front of the Raiden Shogun!
"She's got zero situational awareness," Paimon sighed.
Even Paimon knew when to pick her battles.
But this woman...
"Diagnosis: brain fried by fire." Lumine stated matter-of-factly.
"Lumine's got it figured out! (👍)"
"Can't think of a single reason for La Signora to be this arrogant. Rosalyne aside, La Signora must die!"
"Facts, bro. Just watch!"
In the game, faced with the Raiden Shogun's blade, La Signora lunged recklessly, even attempting to stab the Shogun like she had done to Venti.
Did the Raiden Shogun tolerate that?
Not a chance.
A single slash—and in an instant, La Signora was reduced to ashes.
"Holy—!"
Lumine jolted. "The Raiden Shogun's this strong?!"
"Yeah, so streamer, still wanna talk smack about her? What if she hears and remembers you?"
"Be careful, Lumine! Loose lips sink ships! If the Raiden Shogun's petty, you're done for!"
"Pfft!"
Lumine scoffed. "Who am I? I'm the Traveler!"
"Streamer, what if you actually piss off the Raiden Shogun?"
"What then? I just pulled new cards—you think I'm scared of her?!"
"What's she gonna do, chase me all the way to Mondstadt?"
"Y'all clearly don't understand the power of invincibility frames, HP locks, ATK, CRIT, DMG multipliers, and damage scaling!"
Was Lumine scared of the Raiden Shogun?
Before, maybe.
But now? Not a chance.
The Musou no Hitotachi coming at her?
Dodge with invincibility frames!
Time it right, and she'd take zero damage!
If her timing was off, she could just stack DEF and HP artifacts—problem solved!
Heh!
Just thinking about it made Lumine grin.
All those trash artifacts she'd rolled? Who knew they'd come in handy like this!
Afraid of pain? Stack DEF.
Afraid of dying? Stack HP.
The Raiden Shogun? Kill her? As if!
Lumine continued with the story.
"Oh, the Raiden Shogun's actually reasonable—she promised to let us leave Tenshukaku..."
"Wait, hold up!"
Lumine frowned. "In the game, the sky's still oppressive, and Paimon's about to lose it..."
"Ugh..."
Paimon, who was holding the phone to film Lumine, suddenly acted like she was struck by a sudden illness.
She let out a few weak groans.
"It's so stuffy... I think I'm dying..."
Lumine quickly reassured her, "Don't worry, Paimon! We're in Mondstadt!"
"Oh right, we're in Mondstadt!"
Instantly, Paimon perked up, and the phone stabilized in her hands.
"Paimon, can you hold the phone steady? You're making me dizzy!"
"This is all Paimon's fault!"
"How do Lumine and Paimon have this much comedic chemistry? There's gotta be a mastermind behind this!"
"What? The streamer's got a mastermind? Wrong, bro. Dead wrong!"
Lumine shook her head, tapping her temple. "Talent. Pure talent, got it?"
"Yep, our streamer's a natural-born entertainer," Paimon added.
As they bantered, Lumine also analyzed the plot seriously.
"The Raiden Shogun really is letting us walk out of Tenshukaku. Good, she keeps her word."
Just as Lumine nodded in approval, the story took a sharp turn.
A cutscene played.
The resistance fighters gathered outside.
The moment they saw Lumine, relief flashed across their faces—only to twist into horror the next second.
Because behind Lumine, the Electro Mitsudomoe symbol flared to life.
The Raiden Shogun materialized, her blade descending in a lethal arc.
"Wait, WHAT?!"
Lumine was stunned. "'Let me walk out of Tenshukaku'—THIS is what she meant?!"
"Raiden Shogun, that's just dirty! A sneak attack?!"
"Bro, is this fair? You're the Raiden Shogun! And you're resorting to cheap shots?!"
In the cutscene, Kaedehara Kazuha's will synchronized with his late friend's.
Activating the dormant Vision, he dashed forward, intercepting the Raiden Shogun's blade just before it struck Lumine.
"Hell yeah!" Paimon gasped.
"Kazuha's the real MVP!"
Lumine gave a thumbs-up. "If it weren't for Kazuha, this streamer would've been toast! No question—Captain Beidou's crew is full of legends!"
"I owe Kazuha a meal after this!"
"Better make it a feast," Paimon said.
"Absolutely!"
Chat:
"Are you two doing stand-up comedy?"
"These two together are pure gold. Alright, here's a sports car."
"Whoa! Thanks to 'Boss Lu's Most Loyal Believer' for the Porsche!"
Lumine instantly switched to a pious expression, bowing dramatically.
After thanking the donor, she returned to the story.
"I have to fight the Raiden Shogun? Seriously?"
Halfway through the battle, Lumine was clearly outmatched—but then, the charm Yae Miko had given her activated!
"Knew it!"
Lumine slapped her thigh. "See? This is what backup looks like! Yae Miko might be a schemer, but she delivers! But bros, don't take her words at face value, or you'll get played!"
Then she smirked. "But hey, how do you know Yae Miko didn't already give me a charm?"
She pressed the phone to her forehead. "It hasn't happened yet, but I just know Lady Yae will hook me up. Stay jealous!"
"666!"
"Damn, this Traveler's confidence is unreal!"
"Gotta admit, I thought the Genshin protagonist playing Genshin would just be mildly amusing. But Lumine's pure entertainment! Here, take this!"
Lumine set the phone down, her expression turning thoughtful.
After a pause, she sighed. "Honestly, I get where the Raiden Shogun's coming from. Losing everyone close to you... that kind of pain is unbearable. But understanding doesn't mean agreeing. The Vision Hunt Decree and Sakoku Decree? There's no justifying that."
Ei was aware of both decrees.
While the Fatui's schemes had facilitated them, in her eyes, the plan itself was sound.
But even Ei hadn't anticipated how flawlessly her subordinates would execute it.
In her mind, Inazuma would endure brief turmoil before stabilizing.
But would the Fatui, the Kujou Clan, and the Hiiragi Clan let peace return so easily?
If Inazuma calmed down, how would they profit?
So the Tenryou Commission kept the war going.
The Kanjou Commission kept lining their pockets.
Not that the decrees were good to begin with. From a civilian's perspective, they were outright disastrous policies.
Sure, if there were long-term benefits—if the nation emerged stronger—the suffering might've been justified. Reform requires sacrifice.
But these policies led to nothing!
Aside from the Kujou and Hiiragi clans and the Fatui, nobody benefited.
Conclusion: the decrees were national sabotage.
"Uh, bros, some topics are best left untouched by the streamer."
Lumine shook her head.
She might not fear the Raiden Shogun, but that didn't mean she wanted to provoke her.
"Let's just say the Raiden Shogun bears responsibility and leave it at that."
"Next segment, let's go!" Paimon announced.
"Haha, dodging the topic like a pro!"
"If the streamer won't say it, I will! Villains aren't scary—idiots are! Villains know they're doing evil and have clear goals. Idiots are so clueless they might even think they're doing good!"
"Bold! Careful, or the Raiden Shogun might issue a silencing decree!"
"IP shows I'm from Liyue—good luck enforcing that here, Raiden!"
"I'm from Fontaine. Doubt the Raiden Shogun's reach extends that far."
"Definitely not. Lady Furina and Focalors are both Boss Lu's partners. Other than him, who dares mess with Fontaine? 😏"
"Ugh, having a big shot's protection feels amazing. Can Boss Lu loosen his dating criteria a bit?"
"Speaking of, Boss Lu's kinda handsome. I pray to his photo before pulling—seems to boost my luck!"
"Wait, really?"
Lumine's eyes widened. "Gotta try that later. Maybe praying to him in person'll work even better!"
"Streamer, can you rate the Inazuma characters?"
"Rate them?"
Lumine pondered. "Setting aside the Raiden Shogun, let's talk about the others."
"From a conspiracy angle, Yoimiya's the only real saint in Inazuma! Gorgeous, kind, and full of passion! I wanna be the bandages on her!"
"—Lumine, tone it down before the AI bans you," Paimon warned.
"Huh?"
"Don't joke around, AI overlord! This is my new streaming account—go easy on me!"
Lumine cleared her throat. "Let's be serious. Characters like Kamisato Ayaka and Yae Miko? From a scheming perspective, they're not exactly saints, right? The moment I arrived in Inazuma, they treated me like a tool, dragging me into a rebellion. That's messed up!"
"But..."
And whenever "but" appeared, things took a turn.
"They're just too pretty."
Lumine grinned. "If Yae Miko gives me a charm, lets me touch her ears, turns into a fox lady for hugs, and lets me marry Ayaka? I'd do anything!"
"Streamer's shameless! Wanting both, huh?"
"Some viewers are saying, 'Streamer, this is too much. Pick one!'"
Lumine scoffed. "Bro, we're adults here. Who still chooses like a kid? If possible, I'm taking everyone!"
"Exactly! They're all beauties!" Paimon agreed.
"Right! Gotta make them all my harem!" Lumine nodded.
"Then whose harem does the streamer join?"
"Why would I join someone else's?"
"Hypothetical: if you had a dating standard, what would it be?"
"Hmm..."
Lumine thought for a few seconds. "If I had to answer... tall, lean but muscular, black hair, handsome face, wears white, warm smile, kind, fun to talk to!"
"Wait, you're just describing Boss Lu," Paimon said, scratching her head.
"Yeah, using a real person helps with details," Lumine admitted.
"No joke, Boss Lu's husband material."
"No duh! But what if he's not into me?"
"That's a you problem."
"How to get Boss Lu's attention? Here's a concrete goal."
Lumine pointed at herself smugly. "See me? Aim for this look, this personality. Once you're on my level, you might stand a chance beside him!"
"Lumine, quit gloating!"
"Streamer, what if Boss Lu rejects you? Will you be crushed? 😆"
"Nah, bro. This streamer's got thick skin! 😎"
"Wait, Lumine's whole stream is just chaos now? Where's the sweet, gentle Lumine from the game?!"
"Ha! Boss Lu told me—live for yourself, not others' opinions!"
Lumine planted her hands on her hips. "Don't try to box me in! I've got life advice from the master himself!"
"Now, let's focus on Yae Miko."
Lumine turned serious. "Yae Miko and the Raiden Shogun are different. Yae doesn't actually care about 'people,' got it?"
"The resistance reaching Tenshukaku? Kamisato Ayato probably pulled strings behind the scenes. Even if he's not shown, I bet he and Yae Miko did most of the work!"
"But don't mistake this for Yae helping 'people.' She's doing it for Ei."
"Ei's her best friend and her god. Of course she doesn't want Ei stuck in her own head. That's her motive for opposing Ei's isolation!"
"Now, from everyone else's perspective..."
After analyzing further, Lumine clapped. "See? That's the whole picture!"
"Got it! Streamer's breakdown was flawless!" Paimon nodded vigorously.
"No lies, real-life Lumine's sharp."
"Uh, what's that supposed to mean?"
Lumine crossed her arms. "You saying in-game me's an idiot?"
"Kinda." Paimon smirked.
"..."
"Look at her face, guys! She's hurt!" Paimon cackled.
"..."
Did the comedy really have to go this far?
"Enough!"
Lumine jabbed a finger at Paimon. "If I snap, I'm taking it out on you, not chat!"
"Everyone, the silencing decree's here!" Paimon quickly covered her mouth.
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