"Raiden Shogun's retainers, yet they prioritize Third Brother's orders above all else?"
Listening to Shiba Kaoru's words, Jun Mo Li's expression relaxed, but his hand was still gripping the hilt of the Soaring Firmament Sword.
He did not immediately believe Shiba Kaoru's one-sided statement.
"This person should be the Marshal's elder brother." Shiba Kaoru said while looking at Jun Mo Li's appearance. "I know it is not realistic to expect Senior to believe me based on just one side of the story."
"Therefore, I have brought the handwritten letter that the Marshal left for my ancestor. Please take a look, Senior."
A black-clad figure approached with both hands holding a very old-looking letter and presented it in front of Jun Mo Li.
[The sense of age on this letter — I can feel it even through the screen. It feels like it's from the same era as my great-grandfather.]
[Zero is so polite. I can't equate this polite child with that delinquent who pretends to be mature all day.]
[I remember this black-clad person is a Kuroko — similar to our ancient bodyguards. It fits Japanese culture quite well.]
[I just want to know if the skills Jun Bai taught the Shiba Family's ancestor included "One Stroke Submission" and "Susanoo."]
[Shiba — the entrance method is the same as True Sword Wielders, but with Sharingan. Whether it's writing transformation or pupil technique is really hard to say. But judging from the current samurai appearance, the possibility of "One Stroke Submission" is higher.]
"Third Brother's handwritten letter to your ancestor... Isn't that a product from five hundred years ago?"
Jun Mo Li realized that the letter in front of him was an antique and asked: "If I damage it, I won't have to pay compensation, right?"
"There is immortal power bestowed by the Marshal on it. It is still quite difficult to damage."
"Besides, this originally belongs to the Marshal. You are the Marshal's elder brother. If you damage it, naturally there is no need for you to compensate us." Shiba Kaoru explained patiently.
This explanation put Jun Mo Li slightly at ease.
But this was, after all, someone else's family heirloom. Even if they didn't care, he couldn't deliberately damage it just because of that reason.
Of course, the premise was that this letter was real.
Jun Mo Li carefully picked up the Shiba Family's family heirloom, opened it, and examined it seriously.
Soon, Jun Mo Li nodded toward Lumine: "It is indeed Third Brother's handwriting, and the things recorded on it all match what he said."
"Thank you for your trust."
Shiba Kaoru had the black-clad figure put the letter away, then cupped his hands and bowed to everyone: "The Shiba Family has come to receive all of you under the Marshal's orders."
"Please, esteemed guests, follow me to the Shiba Family."
[Again with VIP treatment and hosting.]
[I already saw this episode when I was at Jueyun Karst.]
[If there's a chance in the future, I should kowtow to Jun Bai. In Jueyun Karst he was treated as an honored guest by all the Adepti because of his military tally. Now in Inazuma he's being treated as an honored guest by important figures because of his pouch.]
[Kowtow? For one's real father, even kowtowing until the floor breaks wouldn't be too much!]
After discussing among themselves, Lumine and the group decided to follow Shiba Kaoru.
——Reality
Huohuo's livestream room.
"When we were being made things difficult by that NPC from Kanjou Commission, I really thought we were going to have to break the law. Good thing Jun Bai was there."
The well-behaved Huohuo let out a sigh of relief.
Since childhood she had been taught that she must not break the law or commit crimes, so even in games Huohuo didn't want to do anything illegal.
In her own words, her conscience would be condemned.
[Thank you, Boss Jun. Every time we get close to the edge of breaking the law, his character pulls us back.]
[PS: In Jun Bai's voice lines, it's mentioned that he himself actually respects Liyue's laws very much. But because he is a double-standard person, if the protagonist commits a crime, he will turn a blind eye.]
Next, Huohuo needed to control the character and follow Shiba Kaoru and Amamiya Kotoya toward Narukami Island.
The road that had originally been blocked by the Shogunate Army became completely unobstructed because the Shiba Family was present at this moment.
The Shogunate Army soldiers acted as if they didn't see the protagonist group being surrounded by Kuroko in the center.
"Just like that? Then they could have just done a black screen with subtitles, right?" Huohuo felt this part of the plot design was inexplicably strange.
Then a group of Shogunate Army soldiers came chasing from behind. Leading them was none other than Hiiragi Shinsuke, the head of the Hiiragi Family whose house had been split in two by Jun Mo Li.
[Speaks and it becomes reality ×5]
[Ever since entering Inazuma, Huohuo's mouth has been like a prophet — whatever she says comes true.]
[So this segment directly used a cutscene animation because there was still dialogue to enter~]
——Teyvat
"Kanjou Commission is arresting wanted criminals! Everyone get out of the way! Do not delay Kanjou Commission!"
Hiiragi Shinsuke came chasing from behind, clearing the way in the name of Kanjou Commission along the road.
His house had been split in half by someone else. Hiiragi Shinsuke was already extremely narrow-minded, so even though he knew Jun Mo Li's strength was extraordinary, he still sent troops to arrest Jun Mo Li and Lumine.
It looked like Hiiragi Shinsuke was about to catch up to the protagonist group who was hurrying on their way.
Then the man wearing black clothes and a mask who had been following beside Shiba Kaoru and Amamiya Kotoya — but was not a Kuroko — appeared in front of Hiiragi Shinsuke.
The black-clad masked man stretched out his hand. Hiiragi Shinsuke could not take another step forward.
"The Shiba Family is handling matters. Without the Shogun's password, you may not approach." The masked man pressed his hand on Hiiragi Shinsuke's head and spoke in a cold voice.
[Classic 2D trope.]
[This is a divine technique that uses height difference to control the opponent and prevent them from getting close!]
The masked man's voice was hoarse, like the sound of air being blown through a broken bellows.
"Hm? You are from the Shiba Family..."
Looking at the newcomer, Hiiragi Shinsuke's expression changed drastically.
"Well done, Ketsusai."
(Aha: The True Sword Wielder's BOSS is beside the Shiba Family head, and is even a trusted confidant. This is too amusing!)
Amamiya Kotoya handed her umbrella to a Kuroko, then came to Ketsusai's side and smiled at Hiiragi Shinsuke: "Is the Hiiragi Family Head here to arrest wanted criminals?"
"Amamiya Kotoya?" Hiiragi Shinsuke's expression changed in surprise.
But soon, Hiiragi Shinsuke switched to a hypocritical smile and said: "Lord Amamiya, it has been a while."
"Is the Shiba Family Head up ahead? Please go and inform the Shiba Family Head for me."
"Recently, dangerous elements from beyond the thunderstorm have infiltrated Ritou. They openly attacked me. If we allow them to stay in Inazuma, they may very well shake the Eternity."
"Therefore, I need to screen everyone heading to Narukami Island to prevent those dangerous elements from entering Narukami Island and shaking the Shogun's Eternity."
Hiiragi Shinsuke looked righteous and awe-inspiring.
[Dangerous elements — it seems he's talking about us.]
[Very normal. After all, Second Brother split his house in half with one sword.]
[Shaking the Shogun's Eternity? He really knows how to use the tiger's skin to pull the flag. This reason is truly high-sounding.]
Listening to Hiiragi Shinsuke's words, Jun Mo Li silently placed his hand on the Soaring Firmament Sword at his waist.
If Amamiya Kotoya couldn't negotiate successfully later, then Jun Mo Li would draw his sword and kill his way out directly.
Lumine noticed this and directly pressed down on Jun Mo Li's hand.
Calm down. You must stay calm!
Faced with Hiiragi Shinsuke's reason, Amamiya Kotoya only smiled faintly and said:
"But I seem to recall that Kanjou Commission does not have the direct authority to mobilize the Shogunate Army."
"Even to arrest wanted criminals, one must first apply to Tenryou Commission for troop deployment permission to follow proper procedure."
Although Amamiya Kotoya had black satin wrapped around her eyes, everyone could feel her gaze now falling upon Hiiragi Shinsuke:
"I wonder, where is the Hiiragi Family Head's troop deployment permission?"
"If there is no troop deployment permission, mobilizing the Shogunate Army would be against regulations. In that case, Lord Omamori cannot sit idly by."