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Chapter 26 The Traveler Won't Agree
The sky above the sea was cloudless, and seagulls were flying freely, occasionally skimming across the rolling blue waves.
The Death Star, which had passed through the thunderstorm, slowly docked at the ferry port off the island.
The travelers stepped onto the wooden floor of the ferry.
The bright sunshine fell on her face, bringing her a warm hug and instantly making her feel better.
"Traveler, I'm here to take you here. There's a wanted criminal, Fengyuan Manye, on board, so it's inconvenient for us to stay for long. The rest of the way, I'll let this local tyrant, Thomas, guide you."
Beidou waved his hand and introduced the blond Thomas to the travelers.
"If you have any trouble, go to him. But if he has bad intentions towards you, don't worry. I will beat this brat up next time I come to Inazuma."
"Hey, hey, hey, Big Sister Beidou, don't speak so badly of me. I have a feeling I'll get along really well with the Traveler Club."
"See you next time, traveler. No matter what storms you encounter in Inazuma, you must get through them!"
"Don't worry, I, the Traveler, am a powerful man who can step on the Wind Dragon and chop the Fatui executive officer with a sword." Yingmei said with her hands on her hips and chest puffed out.
"Bye, Captain Beidou, have a safe trip." The cute Paimon waved his little hand and said goodbye to Beidou.
Under the reluctant gazes of the two, Beidou left the ferry and boarded the majestic Death Star.
"Traveler, Paimon, we have to go to the inspection station to register first. Due to Inazuma's isolation order, all foreigners from Inazuma must check their identities."
"Ah, do you still need to check your identity? Paimon and I have always been sneaky."
"Yes, yes, the Traveler and I are usually secretive people who don't do open things."
Thomas spread his hands and said helplessly: "The key is that you are too obvious. You look completely different from the Inazuma people. You will be questioned in many places. If you don't want to be wanted, you'd better follow me and go through the formalities."
"Is that so? Thank you for your help then." Yingmei said with regret.
Then, Thomas took the two of them to the inspection station to check their landing permit and register.
"You two, if you want to stay on the outlying island, you must go to the Far Country Supervisory Office to complete the residency procedures."
"Is it so troublesome? The lockdown order is really strict. After completing this procedure, there won't be any other procedures, right?"
Thomas smiled and said, "Congratulations, you guessed it right. After completing this procedure, there are also the application form for permanent residence of foreigners, the certificate of no criminal record of foreigners confirmed by the Kanji Bugyo, the statement of purpose of travel to Inazuma, etc."
"Thomas, please stop reading. I'm overwhelmed. I must be exhausted after going through so many procedures."
"The purpose of the lockdown order is to prevent foreigners from entering Inazuma. The more complicated the procedures are, the better the effect. Many foreigners in Inazuma have to go through various procedures all day long. However, with me here, many procedures can be skipped."
"Wow, is this the strength of the local tyrant on the outlying island?" Paimon couldn't help but exclaimed,
"Of course. I have been in Inazuma for so many years, and it is not for nothing. Next we just need to go to the Far Country Inspection Office."
Afterwards, the three of them went to the Yuanguo Supervisory Office together.
"You have completed all the procedures for landing on the island. Please pay the handling fee now." The beautiful female inspector Lily Hua said in a businesslike manner.
Yingmei took out her purse and asked, "How much is it?"
"Two million molas."
As soon as she finished speaking, Yingmei quietly put away her purse.
"Hahaha, beautiful lady, these two are my friends. Look at me, I'm Thomas. I was the one who asked someone to install the wooden floor for your house last year."
Thomas took the initiative to step forward and spoke in a very familiar tone.
"It's you. I remember now. So, for your sake, I'll give you 100,000 Mora as a token of my appreciation."
"Thank you so much, Miss Lily Hua, but in my opinion, 100,000 Mora is still too expensive. 600 Mora is about right. I will treat your whole family to a meal at Wuyou Pavilion later."
"Well, then, let's do as Mr. Thomas wishes."
"Hey, thanks for taking care of me."
Yingmei stared at everything that was happening in front of her in amazement. From two million to six hundred, Thomas only said a few words.
"Thomas, you are such a powerful local tyrant!"
After coming out of the Far Country Supervisory Office, Yingmei kept praising Thomas, making Thomas feel a little embarrassed.
"In fact, there is no so-called handling fee at all. It is just a private project. No matter how much it is, it is an extra income for them."
Yingmei was shocked that there was such an operation. "Aren't they afraid of being reported for doing this?"
"If reporting is useful, this wouldn't happen. The three magistrates in charge of Inazuma, Tenryo Bugyo and Kanjo Bugyo, are completely rotten and corrupt. Only the Sha Bugyo has always been honest and fair, but he was suppressed by the two magistrates."
"Can you tell me about the Society's practice?"
"Okay, besides being the local boss of Inazuma, I am also the housekeeper of Kamisato's family. It was Miss Kamisato Ayaka who arranged for me to come into contact with you."
"Ms. Kamisato Ayaka?"
"Ms. Kamisato Ayaka is dignified, decent and kind-hearted. She has always been loved by the people and is known as the White Egret Princess."
When Yingmei heard this, she became excited and her eyes flashed with desire. She liked this kind of beautiful girl.
I really want to get close to Princess Egret right now, and then do some naughty things together.
"Princess White Egret, what a beautiful name. There must be a lot of people pursuing her." Paimon saw Yingmei's perverted look and decided to take the initiative to break her fantasy.
Thinking about hanging out with girls all day long is really despicable.
"It's true that there are quite a lot, but Miss Kamisato Ayaka already has an engagement."
"Already engaged? Who is the other person? He must be very outstanding."
Thomas shook his head and sighed, "Her fiancé is called Ueno Chiki. He is just an ordinary man who only benefited from his father's influence. Some time ago, he even used the marriage contract to blackmail the Kamisato family."
After hearing this, Yingmei wished she had a knife in her hand, followed me, killed Ueno, and robbed Linghua.
"Hehe, I, the Traveler, will not let him marry Miss Linghua." The Traveler put his hands on his hips, his eyes determined.
"Hehe, I, Paimon, won't give in either." Paimon followed suit and put his hands on his hips.
Chapter 27 Funding Issues
Narukami Taisha Shrine.
The cool wind on the top of the mountain blew down the flowers from the sacred cherry trees, and the petals were like pink raindrops, gently falling on the bluish-white stone surface.
In the rain of flowers, the gorgeous Yae Goddess stood tall and gazing at the sacred cherry tree, like a fairy who was not of this world.
At this time, a beautiful witch walked behind her.
"Palace Master, the travelers have arrived at the outlying island."
"I understand. Thank you for your hard work. Go back and rest first." Yae Shinko turned around and said gently to the priestess.
"Thank you, Lord Palace Master. I will take my leave now."
After the shrine maiden left, Yae Shinko stared blankly into the distance, muttering to herself, "The gears of fate have begun to turn, and Inazuma will also usher in the time of change. My dear friend, it's time for you, the clumsy one, to leave the Pure Land of One Heart."
……
The streets of Inazuma City were still a little deserted, but much better than a few days ago, and a few shops were even open for business.
The area around the bulletin board was crowded with people discussing the matter.
"Alas, if it weren't for the community magistrate, Ms. Kamisato Ayaka, we would have starved to death long ago."
"Yes, not only did she ask the shrine's officials to organize a porridge-giving ceremony, she also personally asked the chief priest of Narujin Taisha for help."
"Lady Yae-guchi is so powerful. It is said that the miko she sent, Ayuki, only said three words to the Tenryo Bugyosho, and the Tenryo Bugyosho was forced to issue a notice to suppress grain prices."
"What are those three sentences?"
"I heard that your mother, Kujo Takayuki, is dead. I am your father. If you don't give me food, go home and raise pigs."
"How could the priestess sent by the Lord Palace Master say such vulgar words? Didn't the Lord Palace Master do anything about it?"
"Uh, this seems to be what the palace chief asked me to say."
"........."
Ueno Chiki listened to the discussions and felt a little amused. It sounded ridiculous, but it was very much like something that the fox lady would do.
In any case, the famine in Inazuma City was effectively resolved, and the price of rice fell back to two hundred morats per pound.
Everything seems to be going in a good direction.
But he was very clear that although the forced intervention of Narukami Taisha solved the problem temporarily, it also made the Tenryo Bugyo and Kanjo Bugyo more determined to cooperate with the Fatui.
Walking to a remote corner of the street, Ueno Chiki's pupils dilated instantly and he was suddenly startled. He saw the special symbol for the internal connection of the Fatui - four butterfly wings.
The meaning of this symbol is the eighth seat of the Fatui executive - Ms. Lorinsa.
Ueno Chiki broke out in a cold sweat. If she knew that he was the real author of "My Husband is Weak...", he would be cremated on the spot.
........
As night fell, Ueno Chiki covered his face and avoided the patrolling Tenryo Bugyo sergeant. He quietly came to an ordinary house and gently knocked on the door.
"Who?" Soon a voice came from the room.
"It's me, code name 9527." The person who opened the door was an ordinary middle-aged Inazuma woman.
As soon as he followed her into the house, the scene in front of him made Ueno Chiki frown. He saw five members of the Fatui kneeling in an orderly manner in front of Ms. Lorinsa.
He stood there in a daze.
When the woman who was brought in saw him like this, she immediately pushed him with her hand, then knelt on the ground respectfully like everyone else.
Ueno Chiki immediately came to his senses and knelt on the ground as well.
But he realized it a little too late, the lady had already walked quickly to him.
"Snapped!"
A crisp slapping sound rang out in the room.
He suddenly saw stars and felt dizzy. After a while, he felt a burning and stinging sensation on his face, and the right side of his face that was hit quickly became red and swollen.
Ueno Chiki suddenly felt boundless anger and humiliation in his heart. He clenched his fists tightly and tried to control his emotions.
He had to endure this slap, otherwise he would be beaten even worse.
But sooner or later, he will avenge today's grudge.