Genshin Impact: What, the one we need to save is Focalors?

Morning arrived, and golden sunlight gently pierced through the layered branches of the pink Sacred Sakura tree, casting dappled shadows on the ancient and solemn grounds of the Grand Narukami Shrine, adding a touch of vitality to this tranquil place.

A gentle breeze blew from Mount Yougou, softly swaying the branches of the Sacred Sakura, creating a rustling sound like nature's whisper.

A thousand-year-old shrine, solemn and serene.

The shrine maiden, Inagi Hotomi, dressed in traditional red and white shrine maiden attire, held a broom and focused intently on sweeping the shrine grounds.

Suddenly, footsteps echoed from outside the shrine, breaking the morning's tranquility.

Hotomi looked up towards the source of the sound and saw a young couple slowly approaching.

The man was handsome and resolute, his eyes behind gold-rimmed glasses revealing depth and wisdom, but also a hint of subtle indifference.

The woman was as fresh and refined as the morning dew. Her Inazuman kimono was unique, showcasing traditional charm while maintaining a modern sense of fashion.

This striking pair immediately caught Inagi Hotomi's attention.

A kind smile appeared on the man's face as he introduced himself in a gentle tone, "Greetings, shrine maiden. I am Yide, a novel publisher from Fontaine.

Please inform the Guuji that we have urgent matters to discuss with her."

"Please wait a moment."

Upon hearing the words "novel publisher from Fontaine," Inagi Hotomi immediately put down her broom and quickly walked towards a building inside the shrine.

After a while, she returned and said, "The Guuji has agreed to meet with you. Please follow me."

With that, she gracefully turned and led Lin Yide and the woman beside him, named Chiori, through a long corridor to a room filled with Inazuman flair.

Gently pushing open the door, a delicate fragrance wafted out. The room was simply furnished yet stylish, with every detail revealing a deep cultural heritage.

The first thing that caught the eye was a beautiful woman sitting gracefully before a low table.

Her figure was graceful, and her long pink hair cascaded over her shoulders like a waterfall, swaying gently with her movements.

Her face was exquisitely beautiful, and her alluring eyes revealed an indescribable charm.

Her eyes were clear and deep, as if capable of seeing into people's hearts, while also inadvertently revealing an elegant and mysterious aura.

She was none other than the Guuji of the Grand Narukami Shrine – Yae Miko.

Lin Yide and Chiori sat down opposite her.

Yae Miko smiled slightly, "I didn't expect a visit from the famous Director of West Factory."

Her words contained a hint of teasing and sarcasm, but they accurately revealed Lin Yide's true identity.

Lin Yide was not surprised by her revelation.

His deeds had shocked the entire Teyvat continent. Slaughtering over five hundred people in one go was something only an extremely brutal and insane god could do in the entire history of Teyvat.

He cut straight to the point, "Guuji Yae, I have come here hoping that you will help treat the patients on Yashiori Island who have been infected with evil spirits."

A hint of confusion appeared on Yae Miko's originally calm face.

She furrowed her brow slightly and asked in confusion, "The Yashiro Commission has already urged the Shogunate army of the Tenryou Commission to do this. Has something changed?"

Lin Yide recounted his previous experiences.

After listening, Yae Miko's beautiful face was filled with frost.

She clenched her fists tightly, trembling with anger, "How dare they do such a heinous thing!"

She tried to suppress the anger in her heart and said to Lin Yide, "I will arrange for the shrine maiden Inagi Hotomi to treat these patients infected with evil spirits. She has been practicing for many years, and it should not be a problem for her to remove the remaining evil spirits from that dead snake."

Lin Yide shook his head gently, "I still hope that Guuji Yae will personally make a trip with me to see how miserable the lives of the residents of Yashiori Island are now!"

A deep sorrow flashed in Yae Miko's eyes, and she sighed, "I probably know about the misfortune of the residents of Yashiori Island."

"Know?" Lin Yide's words revealed intense sarcasm, "So, you just watch the people of Inazuma fall into boundless suffering without doing anything?

Don't you just want that extremely foolish god to realize how absurd the eternity she seeks is?

And then change her will yourself?"

Yae Miko's expression changed drastically as he hit her true intentions, "This is the best way. As long as the god recognizes her mistakes and reverses her will, Inazuma will usher in true light.

The sacrifice of a few people in exchange for the future happiness of the people of Inazuma is worth it."

Lin Yide laughed, his laughter full of mockery, "Hahahaha… How ridiculous? The sacrifice of a few people is worth it?

Then, why aren't those nobles sacrificed? Are they really superior?

And are those honest civilians just cheap things to be sacrificed?"

He stopped laughing and said coldly, "I have a different idea."

Yae Miko stared at him intently with a solemn expression, "Yide, what exactly do you want to do?"

"My goal is very simple," Lin Yide replied casually, "It's just to overthrow a god's tyranny."

His words sounded relaxed and natural, as if overthrowing the rule of a god was just a small matter.

But Yae Miko's heart was already in turmoil. Overthrowing the rule of a god was almost impossible for mortals, because the power of a god was something that mortals could not resist.

But the confidence and composure revealed in Lin Yide's words made people believe that he really had the ability and would definitely achieve this feat.

Yae Miko still insisted, "I think reversing the god's will is the best way to solve the problem."

As soon as she finished speaking, Chiori retorted anxiously and excitedly, "This is not a solution at all. That ignorant god will only bring endless suffering to this land."

Yae Miko's face turned cold, "Even if Raiden Ei is ignorant, it is undeniable that if she hadn't protected Inazuma, Inazuma would have been reduced to ruins long ago.

For Inazuma, she lost almost all of her relatives and friends."

After hearing this, Chiori was speechless and didn't know what to say. She had to admit that without the Raiden Shogun, the nation of Inazuma might not exist.

At this time, Lin Yide calmly spoke, "In that case, I am willing to take a step back and agree to keep her position as Shogun. However, from now on, she will no longer interfere in the management of Inazuma."

Yae Miko frowned tightly and shook her head firmly, "I disagree. As long as Raiden Ei's will is reversed, she will still be a qualified god."

Lin Yide stopped arguing with her and slowly stood up from the floor, "I will come here again in three days. At that time, you will definitely agree to my plan."

After saying these words, he didn't stay any longer and turned to walk towards the door.

Chiori followed closely behind, silently leaving side by side with him.

Yae Miko was left alone in the room. She looked at the backs of the two leaving and sighed deeply.