Upon hearing such serious consequences, Ayaka quickly said, "I will immediately inform everyone to prohibit the use of the Akasha Terminal!"
With that, the anxious Ayaka turned to leave the cabin, intending to implement the matter.
Miyashiro: "Wait!"
Kokomi: "Please wait a moment!"
Ayaka looked at Miyashiro and Kokomi, surprised that they both simultaneously tried to stop her. Miyashiro was very satisfied with Kokomi's reaction and smiled, gesturing for Kokomi to speak first.
Kokomi: "Ayaka, please wait. Currently, only you, I, and the Regent know about this matter. Diplomatic negotiations are all about information asymmetry.
Although prohibiting all staff of the delegation from using the Akasha Terminal can effectively prevent information leakage, there are no other benefits. It would also make the sages of the Akademiya wary of us, which is not conducive to our future diplomatic negotiations.
We are new here, unfamiliar with the place, and our means of obtaining information are child's play compared to the Akademiya, which possesses the Akasha Terminal. We would be at a great disadvantage."
Ayaka anxiously asked, "Then what should we do?"
Kokomi merely smiled slightly and said, "Since we have realized the hidden dangers of the Akasha Terminal, why don't we turn the tables and use the Akasha Terminal to transmit false information to the Akademiya?"
Ayaka suddenly understood. She was just slow to react, but that didn't mean she wasn't smart. Kokomi had already explained it so clearly; if Ayaka still didn't understand her meaning, she wouldn't be fit to be a secretary.
Kokomi's performance greatly pleased Miyashiro. Indeed, bringing Kokomi on this diplomatic mission was a wise choice. Having such a subordinate truly put his mind at ease.
Miyashiro: "Excellent, as expected of the Living God Priestess of Watatsumi Island, who is well-versed in military strategies. This counter-strategy is very clever."
Kokomi humbly said, "The Regent flatters me. You must have thought of the same method. I am merely offering a humble opinion to inspire better ones."
Miyashiro: "A counter-strategy is a good idea, but how to make this play brilliant and resounding will require further planning from you, Kokomi.
That is to say, in this play, we must not only deceive the people of the Akademiya but also our own people. I hear that those important figures in the Akademiya disdain performance art, so we will give them a good lesson.
Kokomi, you will be fully responsible for this matter. Only the three of us know about this. Ayaka and I will also be actors on your stage, listening to your commands. Do you have any difficulties?"
Kokomi immediately showed great excitement upon hearing this, a stark contrast to her usual listlessness when assigned tasks.
Kokomi: "Devising strategies and working behind the scenes are precisely the duties of a strategist. I hope the Regent can assign me more such tasks in the future."
Miyashiro laughed, "Alright, that depends on how well you perform this play. Oh, Ayaka, please inform the bridge to reduce our sailing speed to the slowest. When we arrive at Vimara Village, everyone will rest; there's no need to rush to Sumeru City."
Ayaka asked doubtfully, "Why is that? Isn't Khajeh, the sage of the Akademiya, waiting for us in Sumeru City?"
Miyashiro snorted coldly and said, "Since Sumeru is treating us so coldly, why should we rush to Sumeru City? To offer a warm face to a cold shoulder?
Since that sage is unwilling to personally come to Port Ormos to greet us, citing the Sabzeruz Festival, then we too can use the excuse of a long journey and being tired to rest for a few days in Vimara Village to recuperate, which is only right, isn't it?
I hear Vimara Village is a beautiful small village with picturesque scenery, recognized as a good place for retirement in Sumeru. We will also experience the local customs of Sumeru. As for that sage, Khajeh, let him wait a few more days in Sumeru City."
Kokomi and Ayaka couldn't help but smile, covering their faces, upon hearing Miyashiro's nonchalant explanation. Ayaka then put on her Akasha Terminal again and turned to leave to deliver the notice.
After Ayaka left, Miyashiro looked at Kokomi and reminded her, "Kokomi, you can start preparing during our time in Vimara Village. Also, you need to uncover the hidden functions of the Akasha Terminal. This is the precious time I've bought for you."
Kokomi nodded and said, "I understand that. Don't worry."
With that, Kokomi also turned and left the cabin, leaving only Miyashiro. Miyashiro stared at the Akasha Terminal he had casually discarded on the table, remaining silent for a long time. Eventually, he picked it up and examined it closely, his eyes revealing a determined desire.
At a time when Sumeru's government was about to change, it was the most opportune moment for people like him to make significant gains. Miyashiro disliked the Akasha being in the hands of others, but if the Akasha were in his own hands, that would be a different story altogether.
Vimara Village is located at the center of Sumeru's waterways, upstream from Sumeru City and downstream from Port Ormos. Most of the villagers are elderly people and young children.
As for adults, most have gone to Sumeru City or Port Ormos to make a living. After all, besides a peaceful life, there is nothing else here. If one wants to live a laid-back life, that's fine, but if one wants to provide a prosperous life for their family, they need to go out and strive for it.
However, precisely because of Vimara Village's quiet and leisurely characteristics, it also inexplicably attracts scholars, merchants, or mercenaries who are tired of fame and fortune, intrigue, and life-and-death struggles, to retire, vacation, or even lie low here.
However, the arrival of a strange official ship broke the tranquility of Vimara Village.
The passage of merchant ships was originally a normal occurrence for the villagers of Vimara Village. The geographical advantage of Vimara Village meant countless merchant ships passed by, but few chose to dock here, let alone large vessels like Inazuma's official ship.
After all, whether from Vimara Village to Sumeru City or Port Ormos, the journey is not far, and the facilities in the cities are far superior to what Vimara Village can offer. For leisure and entertainment, Vimara Village is not a good choice.
And now, a large ship actually docked at Vimara Village. Dozens of strangely but uniformly dressed foreigners disembarked from the ship, immediately attracting the attention of the villagers of Vimara Village.
Amadhiah, as the village chief of Vimara Village, saw so many strangers, all foreigners, suddenly arrive in the village. Thinking that something major had happened, he quickly ran to check the situation.
As he approached, he saw dozens of people, led by one man and two women, looking around and pointing in Vimara Village, all with curious expressions.
So, he walked towards the young man with an extraordinary demeanor and asked, "Greetings, esteemed guests who have traveled a long way. I am Amadhiah, the village chief of Vimara Village. May I ask if there is anything you need here?"
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