Genshin Impact: I, the Winter Prince, reign supreme.

Chapter 18 Your Highness, please take care.

Ayaka Kamisato lowered her head, her face blushing shyly.

This was the first time in her life that she had taken the initiative to date a man.

Having witnessed Prince Zhidong's charisma, she felt it necessary to seize an opportunity to enhance their mutual understanding and affection.

Because she began to reconsider the matter of becoming a concubine.

Such an opportunity may only come once in a lifetime, and missing it would be a lifelong regret.

"Then it's probably too late. The 'Empire' warship will leave Inazuma today."

Unlike other noble ladies, Ayaka Kamisato is gentle, simple, pure, and kind. Su Yu has a very high opinion of her, and refusing her invitation is a helpless move.

He now needs to seize the time to complete his mission and improve his own capabilities as soon as possible.

Kamisato Ryouka's sword dance is said to be the best in Inazuma. She once performed the dance before the emperor, and the Thunder General praised it highly.

Such a performance is only witnessed by the Thunder General, Yae no Miko, and their closest relatives.

Faced with Ayaka Kamisato's invitation, which was almost a "confession," he suddenly recalled the Winter Empress's words, "With justice still served, how can one have a home?"

"Miss Linghua, please take care."

Su Yu extended his hand.

There are some things he can't say directly right now.

The principles of Heaven are an invisible mountain, pressing down on everyone and making it hard for them to breathe.

As the situation develops in the future, one day, Ayaka Kamisato will understand the choice he made today.

"Your Highness, please take care."

Ayaka Kamisato and Su Yu shook hands.

It was very warm and made her feel safe, giving her a sense of peace.

……

Naganohara Fireworks Shop.

Xiao Gong's face was exhausted, listless, and devoid of its usual enthusiasm.

Early this morning, the people from Tianling Fengxing used the pretext of chasing a fugitive to search the store repeatedly. Although they didn't force her to close the store this time, the customers were scared away by their antics.

She saw one group off, but another group came, it never ended.

Last night, I offended Kujo Takayuki, the head of the Tenryo magistrate's family, by giving up my seat, and as expected, I was retaliated against today.

Just when they were at their wits' end, a plump woman walked into the store.

Xiao Gong recognized her at a glance – wasn't this Prince Zhi Dong's personal maid?

“Miss Xiaogong, I have come on the orders of the Prince to discuss cooperation matters with you.”

The lady with the hidden mirror took out a thick stack of contracts.

"Sigh, I'm afraid the Naganohara fireworks shop won't be open for much longer. The Tenryo magistrates are coming to cause more trouble than ever, and I'm even thinking of closing the shop."

Xiaogong speculates that Prince Zhidong enjoyed last night's fireworks show and might want to invite her to perform at Zhidong.

Unfortunately, the shops are almost gone, and even if she wanted to cooperate with Prince Zhidong, she didn't have the necessary conditions.

"Miss Xiaogong, please take a look at the contract first."

"Huh? The exclusive distribution rights for black powder in Inazuma! Our Naganohara Fireworks Shop is the sole distributor?"

Xiao Gong was a businessman who keenly sensed the huge business opportunity in it.

Inazuma's thousands of open-pit mines are scheduled to be opened by the end of the year, and the old town area in the east of the city needs to be demolished, all of which require black powder blasting.

The Firearms Research Institute under the Tenryo Regulations is responsible for developing Inazuma's cannons and muskets. What they lack most is black powder...

Inazuma has an enormous demand for black powder.

If she were the exclusive distributor, how much could she earn in a year?

Xiao Gong's mind went blank with a bang; the profits were so great that she couldn't even calculate the exact amount.

"Ms. Yoomiya, please sign the contract. It will take effect immediately upon signing. The exclusive agency rights for Shifu black powder belong to Naganohara Fireworks Store from today onwards."

Several members of the Heavenly Order who were causing trouble in the shop immediately changed their expressions upon hearing the words of the Lady of Hidden Mirror.

They weren't fools; they knew what this meant, so they wouldn't dare offend the Night Palace.

"Miss Xiaogong, after our confirmation, there are no fugitives in the store. We are truly sorry for affecting your business."

He bowed and scraped as he apologized, then quickly returned to report to Kujo Takayuki.

"Where do you live? I would like to thank His Highness in person."

Besides expressing her gratitude, Xiaogong also wanted to clarify why Prince Zhidong had chosen her store as his exclusive agent.

There are many businesses in Inazuma City with more strength than Naganohara Fireworks Shop, so why was it chosen specifically, and why was it the exclusive agency rights that countless businessmen dream of?

The lady in the hidden mirror relayed Su Yu's request and informed her that the delegation was about to leave.

Xiao Gong was deeply moved after hearing this.

"Please tell His Highness that the fireworks business will never stop. At the end of the year, we will open the first branch in all of Teyvat. If His Highness is not busy at that time, please ask him to come and support us."

"I will relay Miss Xiaogong's words to Your Highness as truthfully as possible."

The woman with the hidden mirror left with the contract.

The staff at the Naganohara fireworks shop started celebrating with gongs and drums.

"Shopkeeper, did you know Prince Zhidong before?"

"Yes, yes, everyone is very curious. He invited you to a banquet last night, and we heard that he even asked the head of the Kujo family to give you a seat. At first, we all thought it was just a rumor."

"The shop manager must have won over Prince Zhidong with his superb pyrotechnics skills to obtain the exclusive distribution rights for black powder, right?"

Xiaogong smiled shyly as he listened to the staff's questions.

“I don’t know this Prince Zhidong, but he seems to know everything about me. Sitting with Prince Zhidong is like a gentle breeze, it feels like I’ve known an old friend for many years, and I have so much to say to him. That wonderful feeling is truly amazing!”

"If I meet him again next time, I will definitely ask him in person. Before that, let's get the gunpowder business going and not let Prince Zhidong's kindness go to waste."

……

The winter mission boarded the warship "Empire" and was about to depart Inazuma.

However, Prince Zhidong did not board the ship for a long time.

The imposing figure finally arrived at the very last moment.

"Your Highness."

"The lady with the hidden mirror said worriedly."

This concern wasn't about safety, but rather about Su Yu being tempted by the various beauties at Daoqi's place, thus affecting his judgment.

Before leaving, the Empress specifically instructed her to pay attention to Su Yu's private life, and that if it affected her work, she would be responsible for reminding her.

"I went to a secret base. The reason I didn't take you with me is that if we were too conspicuous, we could easily expose the location of the base."

After the official interview with Inazuma concluded, Su Yu took advantage of the remaining time before leaving and visited the secret stronghold of the Fatui Clan located in Inazuma.

Besides conveying the Queen's condolences, Su Yu also wanted to know where that guy [Scattered Soldiers] was hiding.

The sixth executive officer of the Fools, [Sanbing], after paying homage to the Empress at the Winter Palace, went to Inazuma ahead of him without even having a chance to present the prince with his gift.

For years, he had been lurking in Inazuma, plotting to seize the heart of the god of Raiden General.

During Su Yu's visit, [Sanbing] disappeared without a trace, whether he deliberately refused to see him or was trapped in Yuanxia Palace is unknown.

The Palace of Abyss is involved in the war between the First Throne and the Second Throne, and there are many secrets within it waiting to be discovered.

This trip was urgent; otherwise, Su Yu would definitely have gone to Yuanxia Palace in person.

"Your Highness, as you instructed, I have sent a letter to Her Majesty the Queen requesting the mobilization of a large number of weapons and ammunition. However, we have not yet determined where we will go next."

"Mondstadt, the City of Freedom"

Chapter 19 The Shackles of the Gods

The Empire is the largest warship of Winter's specifications, and also the largest and most advanced warship in Teyvat, symbolizing Winter's strong comprehensive national power.

Even the most notorious pirates would give way upon seeing him.

However, not long after leaving Inazuma, the battleship "Teikoku" was attacked by the enemy.

A large fishing boat without any flags rammed straight into the ship, and the "Empire" warship immediately sounded the alarm.

"Your Highness, shall we fire?" the captain asked.

"How dare they attack our Winter Mission! They're courting death! Your Highness, please allow me to deal with them!"

The lady with the hidden mirror volunteered.

She's no mere pretty face; she can manipulate the water mirror to fight using the Evil Eye. Although her strength isn't quite as high as the eleven Executives, she's considered top-tier among the talented Fatui.

"Go, capture one alive."

Su Yu picked up a cup of hot tea and slowly drank it.

The lady with the hidden mirror rushed out of the cockpit, went to the bow of the ship, and unfolded a layer of water mirror, blocking the front of the "Empire" warship, which was equivalent to setting up a protective shield.

The fishing boat indeed abandoned its plan to ram the vessel, quickly slowed down, and stopped a few dozen meters away.

A purple figure shot out of the cabin.

He was moving so fast that his face was barely visible.

The water mirror shattered with a crash, and the lady hiding the mirror fell into the sea under the powerful impact.

"It's over, Your Highness, we're going to die!"

Several timid crew members were terrified on the spot.

The fact that the Lady Hidden in the Mirror was defeated in an instant shows that the enemy was extremely powerful.

"Your Highness, please go through the back door. We'll stop him!"