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

The clever personal maid always had a keen sense of her master's psychology. Upon hearing the prince's reply, the slender legs of the maid Zangjing trembled involuntarily.

His Highness's attitude is very assertive; it seems that this trip to Inazuma is destined to be full of turbulent waves.

"As ordered, Your Highness."

Is the young prince's arrogance due to a lack of intelligence about the outside world, or is he truly confident?

The meticulous Lady Zangjing felt a strong sense of anticipation at this moment. She was eager to know what methods His Highness would use in the face of the closed-off Inazuma.

His Highness's abilities are beyond doubt, as has been proven countless times over the past three years. But this time, his opponent is General Thunder. Will His Highness still be able to prevail?

"Do you know why I chose you? Feel free to guess; you won't be punished if you're wrong."

Su Yu's gaze swept over the curvaceous figure of the woman in the mirror.

"Your Highness is ignorant and cannot guess what you are thinking. Please enlighten me."

"You are taller than your two older sisters."

Tall women can better accentuate a man's charisma.

"Ah? Your Highness..."

She had originally thought that she had something special about her that made her stand out to His Highness, but it turned out that it was just because she was tall. The lady of the Hidden Mirror couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

"Of course, the elegant demeanor of the lady of the Hidden Mirror is also fully reflected in you. I believe that with this elegance by your side, the long journey will surely be much less tedious."

Only then was the lady with the hidden mirror satisfied, and she said very sensibly:

"Your Highness, I am willing to do anything for you. Taking good care of Your Highness's food and daily life is my most important job."

"Get up. We should get going."

On this day, a major event occurred in the Kingdom of Winter: His Highness the Prince was about to represent the Empress on a diplomatic mission to the other six kingdoms.

The dock was packed with people watching the "Empire" warship leave the port, and the crowd began to whisper among themselves.

"Have you heard? His Highness the Prince's achievements have overshadowed the Empress, arousing the jealousy and exclusion of the eleven chief officials. In order to maintain balance, Her Majesty the Empress transferred His Highness away from the palace under the pretext of sending him on a foreign mission."

"Really? The executive officer and His Highness the Prince have a bad relationship. That's really bad news."

"I heard that it was His Highness the Prince who angered the Empress, which is why he was sent on a mission to six countries. Eleven officials went to plead for him, but were instead reprimanded by the Empress."

"Yes, it's not impossible. When His Highness boarded the ship just now, he only had one maid with him and not even a guard. It seems he didn't bring any supplies or equipment either, so he obviously left in a hurry."

People in the crowd were whispering amongst themselves.

Of course, these rumors sounded particularly jarring to His Highness the Prince's loyal supporters, and someone immediately jumped out to refute them.

"His Highness the Prince is representing the Empress on this trip. Do you know what that means? It means immense trust! You know nothing! Stop spreading rumors!"

"Who knows? Although I respect His Highness the Prince very much, the six kingdoms have a lot of complaints about us at Zhidong, and our diplomacy is in trouble. No one can be sure whether His Highness can turn the tide."

……

At this moment, in the cockpit of the "Empire", Su Yu accepted the red wine brought by the lady in the mirror.

"Your Highness, as you instructed, our people deliberately spread various rumors at the docks. Forgive my ignorance, but when you visit other countries, you should make a grand show of your determination and power. Why are you doing the opposite?"

Su Yu looked out at the distant sea where wind and snow were raging.

"The eleven executives' operations in the six countries are progressing slowly because they rely too much on the intelligence network of the Winter Kingdom. Little do they know that our adversaries are always able to intercept the intelligence we collect through various channels and take corresponding countermeasures."

Given past lessons, it's better to deliberately expose my weaknesses to them, lull them into a false sense of security, and make them believe that I am at odds with Her Majesty the Queen and with the other executives. When they try to exploit this, they will fall into my trap..."

The lady with the hidden mirror's eyes shone brightly: "This humble servant can now understand Your Highness's intentions. Among the merchants at the docks are spies planted by the six kingdoms. They will truthfully report everything they hear back to their respective countries, essentially relaying Your Highness's message. However, they are transmitting incorrect information, which will mislead their superiors' decisions. Your Highness is wise; this is truly a brilliant move."

The lady with the mirror in her heart felt even more admiration for the prince before her.

It turns out that His Highness had begun plotting against the six kingdoms from the moment he left the port.

Fortunately, His Highness is a prince of the Winter Kingdom, not a prince of any of the other six kingdoms.

Otherwise, it will become a persistent nightmare for the Kingdom of Winter.

Su Yu, who was enjoying the fine wine, was unaware of the thoughts of the woman in the Hidden Mirror. At that moment, he was contemplating his actions after arriving in Inazuma.

This is the first stop on his mission to the six kingdoms. If everything goes smoothly, it will reduce many obstacles for him to collect the Heart of God in the other six kingdoms.

He was determined to obtain the six Hearts of God.

Chapter 5 Ronin Samurai

To the Winter Palace.

Rosalyn, the Executor of the Fools, enters the palace alone to pay homage to the Ice Queen.

The ice palace was still bitterly cold. Even though she was the Flame Witch and could control the power of scorching flames, she still felt the biting chill.

She wondered if it was just her imagination, but the weather seemed colder than before after His Highness the Prince left the country.

“Your Majesty, allowing those people at the dock to gossip is detrimental to His Highness the Prince’s reputation. I request that the guards be deployed to suppress them.”

Rosalyn was very annoyed by the rumors. If it weren't for the fact that taking direct action would have had a negative impact, she would have really wanted to kill those people at the dock.

"Gossip can undermine the Prince's reputation... Rosalyn, don't you have any faith in the Prince?"

The temperature around us suddenly dropped a few degrees.

"Your Highness would not dare. With His Highness personally taking action, His Majesty's wish will surely be fulfilled."

Rosalyn bowed her head.

"I have summoned you here to ask you a question. Do you know why the Prince chose Inazuma as the first stop on his diplomatic mission?"

"I do not know."

"The prince told me that he did not want to see Rosalind perish in Inazuma."

Rosalyn looked nervous.

"Your Majesty, His Highness the Prince has never mentioned this matter to me."

"So, it seems he foresaw something, or perhaps it was just a guess. Rosalyn, how's the situation on Inazuma's side?"

"Your Majesty, in three days, someone will initiate a duel before the Emperor. The initiator is a wandering samurai, and the challenger is Kujo Sara, the magistrate of the Heavenly Territory."

"Three days from now? That's exactly the day the prince arrives in Inazuma. Looks like we're in for a good show."

……

Late the next night, the Empire entered the Inazuma Sea.

"Be careful of thunderstorms," ​​Su Yu warned the captain.

"Your Highness, are we really going to force our way through? I suggest we go around to the southwest corner." The elderly captain was experienced in navigation and wanted to take a safer route.

Su Yu put down his wine glass; it was red wine from Liyue, and he had only drunk half of it.

"The Empire's warships symbolize the Empire's indomitable will; a mere thunderstorm cannot stop us. Proceed straight ahead!"

"As ordered!"

The old captain's hands, which were at the helm, were now beaded with sweat.

Although it wasn't his first time in Inazuma, he had never encountered a thunderstorm as devastating as this one.

The lightning bolts, as thick as bowls, kept striking the sea. If the "Empire" were hit even once, the entire warship would sink.

But His Highness remained calm and showed no sign of panic, which reassured him. As for the crew and guards on the warship, many of them must have been terrified.

"The wines from Dawn Winery are indeed quite good."

As soon as he finished speaking, Su Yu stepped out of the cockpit and onto the bow of the ship.

"Your Highness, beware of thunderstorms!"

The lady with the hidden mirror called out anxiously from behind.

Su Yu smiled and shook his head, indicating that it was alright.

Thunderstorms are an extension of the will of the Thunder General; the more you fear them, the more vulnerable you are to their attacks.

The brave are fearless; this is not just an empty phrase.

Night fell, and in the distance, thunderclouds rolled across the sea, the raging lightning element suffocating.

Su Yu extended a fingertip, then narrowed his eyes and pondered:

"Destruction gives birth to rebirth... This is the true essence of lightning's power. Perhaps, this power can also be used by me..."

Inside the cockpit, the woman in the mirror and the old captain looked at each other in bewilderment.

Is Your Highness actively researching thunderstorms?

It seems that when it comes to adventure, His Highness surpasses even the eleven notoriously mad executors.

As the eastern sky began to lighten, the warship "Empire" successfully arrived in Inazuma.

The people of Inazuma, due to years of isolation, are very sensitive to foreign ships. When they saw the magnificent "Imperial" warship from Shizuka, a large crowd gathered to watch, all wanting to see the important figures on board.

However, their wishes were destined to be in vain.

At this moment, Su Yu, accompanied by the lady of the Hidden Mirror, boarded the island from the side in a small boat, avoiding the large crowds and also avoiding Inazuma's spies and informants.

"Take me to the hotel." Su Yu gave his first order as soon as he landed on the island.

"Your Highness, according to diplomatic protocol, we should first go to the castle tower to present our credentials..."

Before the woman with the hidden mirror could speak, she was interrupted by Su Yu's gaze and hurriedly changed her words: "There is an inn nearby."

When diplomatic envoys arrive in foreign countries, their food, lodging, and transportation are usually covered by the host country. However, His Highness the Prince insists on staying in a hotel. Is he trying to give the other party a hard time?

His Highness’s every step has its own profound meaning, and the lady of the Hidden Mirror dares not speculate further.

"Wait for me outside."

Su Yu remained calm and then locked the door from the inside.

The next second, he rushed into the bathroom and vomited with a "whoosh"—

Sigh, do I need to explain my chronic seasickness to you?

no need.

At this moment, at Narukami Shrine, where cherry blossoms are falling in profusion, the high priestess Yae no Miko stands under the sacred cherry tree, listening to the report from her scouts.