Early the next morning, in the bright sunlight, Kamisato Ayaka walked with elegant steps into the West Factory office building. After the reception staff confirmed her identity, they immediately made a call through the internal communication system, quickly relaying the news of Kamisato Ayaka's arrival to Lin Yide.
Lin Yide was slightly surprised upon hearing the news of Kamisato Ayaka's visit. After a brief moment of thought, he instructed the reception staff to personally bring Kamisato Ayaka over.
Not long after, Lin Yide met Kamisato Ayaka again in his office. She was as graceful and refined as when he had last seen her, every subtle movement revealing an innate noble temperament, yet a hint of deep sorrow seemed to linger between her brows.
"Miss Kamisato Ayaka, it truly has been a long time!" Lin Yide greeted her enthusiastically. His humble and polite attitude earned Kamisato Ayaka's favor. She replied gently, "Director Yide, you are too kind." Afterward, the two sat facing each other on the soft sofa in the office, preparing to begin their conversation.
"Miss Kamisato Ayaka, may I ask what important matter brings you to West Factory this time?" Lin Yide asked directly.
Kamisato Ayaka took a deep breath, a serious expression on her face. "On behalf of the Yashiro Commission, I hope West Factory can take control of Narukami Island and completely overthrow the Shogunate and the Shogun."
Lin Yide was slightly taken aback upon hearing this. Such a move by the Yashiro Commission was tantamount to betrayal. However, he was not overly surprised. In the game's storyline, the Yashiro Commission's approach was even bolder. Besides secretly colluding with the Watatsumi Island Resistance, in the final decisive battle, they used their own warships to transport the Resistance to Narukami Island. At the same time, they also diverted all defensive forces within Inazuma City, clearing a path directly to Tenshukaku for the Resistance.
After a brief moment of thought, Lin Yide replied, "I apologize, but I cannot accept this proposal."
Hearing this answer, an urgent look appeared on Kamisato Ayaka's beautifully delicate face. "Why? Does West Factory not see Narukami Island as worthy?"
Lin Yide gently shook his head. "Miss Kamisato Ayaka, Fontaine is a nation that upholds justice, and West Factory, as an organization within it, also firmly adheres to justice. We would never engage in invading the territory of other nations. Otherwise, how would we be any different from the Fatui?"
Upon hearing Lin Yide's words, Kamisato Ayaka gradually calmed down. She realized that her previous thinking had indeed been too simple. If West Factory openly took control of Narukami Island, it would undoubtedly be seen as an invasion by Fontaine against Inazuma. Such an action would not only lead to condemnation from other nations but would also severely damage Fontaine's national image and its people's values. Thinking of this, a look of frustration appeared on her face. Could she really only watch as Inazuma declined step by step?
Just then, Lin Yide spoke again, "The overthrow of the Shogunate and the Raiden Shogun should be carried out by the people of Inazuma themselves. The future of Inazuma should also be in the hands of the people of Inazuma."
Hope flickered in Kamisato Ayaka's eyes again. " Director Yide, are you implying..."
Lin Yide patiently explained, "Because they could no longer tolerate the Shogunate's tyranny, Kaedehara Kazuha, the current head of the Kaedehara clan, founded the Inazuma Restoration Association in Fudé Port and organized a new Resistance force. In the future, with the support and cooperation of the Yashiro Commission, this Resistance force will work together to overthrow the Shogunate, compel the Raiden Shogun to abdicate, and prevent her from interfering in state affairs any further. Afterward, Inazuma will transform into a nation of justice, equality, and freedom, and the country's first leader will be Kamisato Ayato."
After hearing this, Kamisato Ayaka took a long time to fully process his words. For Inazuma, the future Lin Yide described was undoubtedly the most beautiful vision. However, achieving this vision faced an unavoidable difficulty.
" Director Yide, with our current strength, we are still far from being a match for the Shogunate Army and the Raiden Shogun," Kamisato Ayaka said with some concern.
Lin Yide, however, appeared connfidentt. "You don't need to worry about this. West Factory will fully support the training of the Resistance and provide necessary equipment and advanced autonomous humanoids. As for the Raiden Shogun, I will personally handle her."
Kamisato Ayaka said sincerely, " Director Yide, I am truly grateful to you. If Inazuma can indeed head towards the beautiful future you depicted, the Kamisato family is willing to pay any price for it."
Lin Yide waved his hand indifferently. "Everything West Factory does is merely to uphold justice. As a major modernized civilized nation in Teyvat, Fontaine has a responsibility to undertake more international obligations."
Kamisato Ayaka couldn't help but exclaim, "Fontaine is truly a wonderful nation."
Lin Yide smiled. He did all of this for only one purpose – to gain more experience points.
Kamisato Ayaka then asked, " Director Yide, when does West Factory plan to take action?"
Lin Yide pondered briefly before answering, "We still need to wait for a while. Now is not the optimal time."
Kamisato Ayaka naturally understood his thinking. As time passed, the Shogunate's oppression of the Inazuman people would only intensify, which would undoubtedly further provoke dissatisfaction and resistance among the people, thereby making the task of overthrowing the Shogunate and the Raiden Shogun easier.
She spoke with a voice full of sincere pleading, " Director Yide, if possible, I hope you can act as soon as possible. The people of Inazuma have already suffered too much."
Lin Yide was moved by her words. He replied firmly, "Please rest assured, West Factory will act as quickly as possible to rescue the suffering people of Inazuma."
Next, he and Kamisato Ayaka discussed the specific cooperation matters. After the discussion, Lin Yide personally escorted Kamisato Ayaka out of the West Factory office building. He watched her figure gradually fade into the distance, his eyes filled with admiration and respect. In the environment of the Inazuman nobility, which was like stagnant mud, Kamisato Ayaka was like a lotus blooming unstained from the mire, maintaining her purity and beauty. Even more remarkably, although she was a noble, she held deep compassion for the people and even dared to defy the Raiden Shogun for their sake.