Genshin Impact: A Red Teyvat Life Starting from Zero

As he was about to go home, he felt unusually relaxed and began chatting with his colleagues about what had happened the night before.

God knows how they spent that night.

They were working a good night shift when gunfire suddenly broke out outside. Before they could even finish their work, the factory alarms went off, and the garrison ordered them to stop work and take emergency evacuation.

After that, they were evacuated to a safe point and stayed there overnight.

They were only just released and told that they didn't need to go to work anymore and could just go home; the next shift of workers would be starting soon.

The worker who had just replied stopped what he was doing and began to carefully consider what the team leader had said.

"Anyway, I feel like everything's fine now. Look how unhurriedly they're letting us go back, and they're even letting us take our things. They just said the next shift of workers won't be here for a while. If the situation were really tense, they wouldn't be so relaxed."

"That seems... to make sense."

While they were talking, the two took their belongings from the workshop and then followed the group out of the workshop and headed towards the factory gate.

Not far from the door, the workers who were leaving get off work were all startled.

Although the large corpses had been cleared away, there was still blood everywhere on the ground, and in some places there were human tissues left by people who had been blown up, including but not limited to pieces of flesh and large intestines.

Even the air still carried the stench of blood.

"啕~"

Some people who had never seen this scene before felt a sense of physical discomfort and nausea, especially from the bloody smell in the air, which made them want to vomit. They couldn't help but vomit on the spot.

Some who had witnessed war were alright.

Even with cold weapons, it's not uncommon for blood and intestines to spill out after a single slash, especially for those who have served in the military, fought on the battlefield, or even those who have simply killed Hilichurls; they've seen this scene many times.

They just stared at the scraps of meat in silence.

Some of them spotted a deformed, tiny steel marble among the pieces of meat.

Clearly, those bits of flesh were shot out by something officially called a "7.62mm bullet".

They are quite familiar with this; there might even be some of their products in it.

There were still a lot of spent shell casings on the road where we just came from, and there are quite a few here now as well.

The small, simple metal parts they produced, combined with the strange weapons in the soldiers' hands, had such great power.

This somewhat overturned their previous understanding.

They had a vague feeling that something had changed in the times.

Swords, spears, halberds, and the like seem a bit outdated.

Besides the bloodstains, there was also human tissue, and a large number of arrows were stuck in the ground, so densely packed that it was difficult to find a place to step when so many of them were walking together.

Well, it seems that Bow isn't in a good position either.

"Everyone be careful, watch your step. There might still be unexploded grenades. Like the one I have here. This isn't some mortar and pestle; it's a deadly explosive device. If you find it, remember to get away from it immediately and report it to us."

At the front of the workers' line, a soldier cleaning up the battlefield faced them, holding a wooden-handled grenade in his right hand and pointing at it with his left, patiently explaining it to the workers over and over again.

He now desperately wants to whisper everything in everyone's ear.

After passing through this bloody battlefield, they breathed in the fresh air, which was free of the smell of blood, and felt a little better.

As you walk further ahead, approaching the workers' living area, the workers gradually disperse, preparing to go home.

The two workers who were just chatting happened to be neighbors, so they continued walking together.

I'm so tired, so alone

"Breaking news! Breaking news! Today's front page headline: Rebels have attacked multiple of our facilities, and our army is launching a counter-offensive to retake the docks! Breaking news! Take a look! The Haiqi Daily will continue to bring you the latest developments in the war!"

"Breaking news! Breaking news! The Southern Cross fleet's quarters in Liyue have been attacked. Captain Beidou is personally leading her crew in a counterattack. There have been casualties among the sailors, which may lead to a diplomatic incident."

"Breaking news! Breaking news! The entire first squad of rebels has surrendered! Enemy commander Sada says the defection was not his intention!"

At the entrance street of the residential area, the shouts of newsboys announcing "Extra Edition" echoed continuously.

These newspaper boys targeted the workers who had just returned from get off work.

This group consists of the people on Haizhi Island who are most concerned about current affairs, and they are also the wealthiest group.

These workers will definitely buy their newspapers.

Sure enough, many people began to be attracted by the news in these newspapers.

This included the two who had just been so shocked by the bloody scene on the battlefield that they hadn't recovered enough to continue their conversation.

They exchanged a glance, stopped in their tracks, and looked at the newspaper boy hawking his wares.

"Give us a copy of the Haiqi Daily," the two said in unison.

After saying that, the two realized something was wrong, looked at each other again, and added, "Just one serving is fine."

"Alright, here are your newspapers, a special price of 100 mora."

He handed Mora up and then took the newspaper from the newsboy.

The two didn't even bother going home; they just stayed there and watched.

Seeing that they were engrossed in their conversation, the newsboys moved to another spot to avoid being blocked from business by the two men.

"Extra! Extra!"

Amidst the cries of newsboys, the two began to learn the whole story from the newspapers.

Chapter 95 Proving His Innocence

With such a major upheaval on Haiqi Island and battles taking place in so many locations, it's impossible to keep it a secret any longer.

This was a consensus reached between Jiang Ming and Xin Hai from the very beginning.

People will inevitably discuss the war, and in the absence of relevant information, it's not surprising that all sorts of outrageous rumors will emerge out of fear of war.

If these rumors accumulate and cause panic, and then lead to any unforeseen events or even turmoil, that would be very bad.

Public opinion must be carefully managed!

To prevent the news from becoming increasingly outrageous, under Jiang Ming and Xin Hai's orders, the newspaper on Haiqi Island gathered its staff early in the morning and urgently published the relevant report, spreading the news that the "local faction's" coup attempt had been defeated.

The information has now been compiled, and all known and clear information has been published in these newspapers for people to consult.

Based on truth and validity, and with the guidance of newspaper editors, every effort was made to stabilize people's panic and nip rumors in the bud.

"Look, look! I told you, the battle is still very advantageous for us. In just one night, we've wiped out several thousand enemy troops. Now, what do we care about the battle? Let's just go about our business. We can't win anyway."

The worker, who had previously been optimistic, said to his friend beside him.

"Indeed."

Even the conservative workers couldn't say anything when faced with the detailed information in the newspaper.

A lot of the anxiety I had been feeling has been relieved.

From this perspective, these rebels are completely vulnerable.

Tens of thousands of people were mobilized but were chased and beaten by only a few thousand. If the 101st Division had mobilized tens of thousands of people, wouldn't victory have been a piece of cake?

The advantage is mine!

"It's truly unexpected that the Fools would directly intervene in our civil war."

"Hey, the Fools, they're involved in every mess. Let me tell you, these extremists would most likely have been instigated by them to launch a coup. Who knows, the current situation of our Inazuma civil war might also be related to them."

But so what if they came? Look, they got beaten up and slunk away just like everyone else. The power of our machines shouldn't be underestimated!

“That’s right. Thinking about it that way, I feel like my work every day is more meaningful, and my body doesn’t seem so tired anymore. The team leader is right. The course of the war is in the hands of each and every one of us. We are protecting our own lives.”

The two exchanged a smile at this point.

"However, I have a feeling that something is not right now."

The previously optimistic worker has now put away his smile, stroking his chin with a thoughtful expression.

"What's wrong?" the other person asked, puzzled.

"In the past few days, Lord Coral Palace and Lord Jiang Ming have been expressing their opinions on the situation almost every day. Now that such a big thing has happened, they are only giving some lukewarm opinions, which is almost equivalent to not expressing their opinions at all. This is not normal."

"What's even more illogical is that those extreme... oh, now they're rebels. They used to be hurling insults at each other every day, but now they're completely silent. The newspapers only report on these events, and there's no indication of what the two sides will do next. Is it because they've blocked the news, or is there some other unexpected development...?"

At this moment, his brows furrowed as he began to ponder the connection between them.

Coincidentally, the day shift workers in the factory, who were just about to start their shift, were also discussing the same topic. Through their discussion and brainstorming, some of them also came up with this idea.

"Perhaps, there's just been too little time, and neither side has had a chance to express their views, or perhaps the newspapers haven't had time to publish their statements yet?"

"No, this is not a very troublesome matter. Moreover, the two sides are currently in a standoff. Logically speaking, this is the perfect time to make statements, launch public attacks, and express opinions."

Another person in the factory shook his head.

The workers' attention was all focused on the news of the coup, discussing the contents of the newspapers, to the point that production efficiency decreased somewhat.

Beneath the bustling scene of the locals on Haigi Island lies the quiet and silence of the authorities.

The people of Haiqi Island were unaware that the quiet and stillness at Coral Palace was part of a grand plan being prepared by the three leaders of Coral Palace.

Of the three people—Jiang Ming, Xin Hai, and Wu Lang—only Jiang Ming and Xin Hai were actually participating in the discussion, which had been going on for several hours.

The establishment of an ICP is a done deal, but the relevant charter is still under discussion.

It's not just about establishing the ICP, but also about matters related to a complete overhaul of the Coral Palace.

They want to reform Coral Palace into a modern government.

"Report! The rapid reaction force's decapitation team is back!"

The messenger's report interrupted the discussion that the group was having, bringing some of the more agitated individuals back to their senses.

Oh right, it seems the war isn't over yet.

They still have to clean up the mess.

The group put aside their discussion for the time being, got up, and went outside to talk to the decapitation squad.

Upon meeting, they saw Kentie lying on a stretcher.

"Who is this...?" Jiang Ming asked, puzzled, glancing at Xin Hai in the opening sequence.