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

"Challenger, you have relied on external forces and violated the principles of fairness. You deserve to be executed!"

General Raiden's voice was utterly cold as he pronounced the ronin samurai to death on the spot.

"General, I challenge you!"

The ronin samurai drew his sword and unleashed a powerful strike imbued with his life and beliefs, aiming at the thunder general who stood as immovable as a mountain.

"Your wish will be granted!"

A dazzling light erupted from General Raiden's chest, and a longsword seemed ready to be drawn, its sharp light shooting towards the ronin samurai.

The unexpected stab left everyone present feeling suffocated and in despair.

However, when the terrifying sword light dissipated, the ronin samurai did not fall; he used his sword to block Musou's attack.

The entire audience was stunned into complete silence.

General Thunder's beautiful eyes narrowed, and she looked directly at Su Yu with disdain.

"Prince Towa, the divine authority of Inazuma, cannot be challenged!"

It was only then that the people of Inazuma realized what had happened.

Just now, it was actually the prince of the Winter Kingdom who intervened and blocked Musou's attack for the ronin samurai!

This is the first time in Inazuma's history that someone has successfully withstood Raiden General's ultimate attack.

At this moment, everyone witnessed history.

Chapter 7 Do You Want to Be My Enemy?

“Challenging the general’s authority is not my purpose here. I want to see Barzeb!”

Su Yu stood with his hands behind his back and responded calmly.

Upon hearing this, General Leidian's chest heaved violently, the longsword in his hand flashing with an uncertain light, his anger seeming ready to erupt at any moment.

There was both indignation at having one's secrets betrayed and anger at being looked down upon.

General Thunder is a doll made by Balzebu. This is Inazuma's top secret. It was revealed by the Prince of Zhidong, which proves that Zhidong Kingdom has already mastered this secret. There is no doubt that someone has leaked the secret to Zhidong Kingdom.

General Thunder then deduced the identity of the leaker: a skirmisher.

But it's not time to hold the stragglers accountable yet; Prince Zhidong's attitude right now is more intriguing.

"Prince Zhidong, you must understand one thing: I am Balzeb, the most supreme and terrifying incarnation of thunder in this world!"

From the pupils of the Thunder General, wisps of terrifying lightning elemental energy emanated.

In an instant, the sky and earth changed color, and lightning surged.

Many secrets should not be made public in front of the public. The conversation between the two just now was completed by General Lei Dian and Su Yu through spiritual communication.

"You are the special envoy of Winter, yet you have repeatedly challenged my authority. Do you think that just because the Ice Queen is backing you up, you can do whatever you want? Even she herself wouldn't dare to be so presumptuous here."

Su Yu shook his head.

"Inazuma's intelligence work is really inadequate. If you conduct a thorough investigation, you should understand that I have never needed the Ice Queen's support. On the contrary, I am the one supporting Shifu."

That's a very assertive statement.

"Furthermore, you do not represent Lei Films. Whether it is the 'Eye Hunting Order' or the 'Isolation Order,' they are all wrong laws that you have unilaterally promulgated, which will only lead to the destruction of Inazuma and the extinction of its people!"

Su Yu did not use the method of spiritual communication to say this.

Therefore, the people present could hear it clearly.

"Eye Hunting Order" and "Lockdown Order" are taboo topics in Inazuma and are forbidden to be discussed in public. Su Yu's words were like a bolt from the blue.

Su Yu is Prince Zhidong, representing Zhidong's attitude. When he criticized Daoqi's two decrees, the public opinion effect was predictable—the discussions erupted like boiling water.

"Wow, you really dare to say that."

"The people of Zhidong are indeed impolite, criticizing other countries' internal affairs at will. I have never liked them; they are too domineering. But what he said makes sense... Alas, the 'Eye Hunting Order' and the 'Isolation Order' have been very harmful to our country."

General Thunder's expression was uncertain, and his eyes were filled with murderous intent.

She treated him with courtesy, but Prince Zhidong showed her no respect and instead provoked her.

"This body is both an inner helper and a guardian of the laws. Do you wish to be my enemy, Prince Winter?"

"You have become an enemy of millions of Inatsuma people!"

Su Yu coldly rebuked, pointing at the ronin samurai: "They were once watched by the eyes of the gods, fortunate enough to obtain the Eye of God, and their ordinary lives began a new chapter. This world became wonderful because of their existence. You ruthlessly deprived them of their happiness, destroyed their lives, and stifled the hopes of ordinary people."

Su Yu's reasoning was very simple.

He believed that ordinary people, through the Eye of God, had narrowed the distance between themselves and the gods. From then on, the world was no longer just a world of gods. Many possessors of the Eye of God used elemental power to protect their homes and country and serve society. Through the Eye of God, they changed their ordinary fates. They were grateful for the gifts from the gods and for the beauty of the world.

However, General Thunder took all of this away, giving ordinary people immense hope, and then giving them unprecedented despair, destroying the people's faith in the entire country.

Su Yu's words expressed the sentiments of many people. They usually dared not speak out against their anger, but today someone spoke up for them, and tears welled up in their eyes, with some even choking up on the spot.

The ronin samurai was thrilled; abolishing the "Eye Hunting Order" had always been his wish, and he was willing to sacrifice himself for it.

His good friend, Kaedehara Manyo, had arrived and was by his side.

Kaedehara Manyo gave a bitter smile.

"Brother, the person who understands us best is actually from Zhidong."

"The harms of the 'Eye-hunting Edict' are countless, so let's talk about the 'Isolation Edict'. Inazuma closed its borders and prohibited maritime transport, which was tantamount to digging its own grave. As a small island nation with limited natural resources, foreign trade is the foundation of prosperity. To prohibit trade with foreign countries, to be complacent and refuse development is utterly foolish!"

"If you fall behind, you will be bullied, and may even face national subjugation and extinction!"

Su Yu said this heavily at the end.

The humiliating history caused by the Qing Dynasty's policy of isolationism bears a striking resemblance to that of Inazuma.

"Absurd! Utter nonsense! Now that I rule Inazuma, who would dare attack Inazuma? Who would dare allow Inazuma to perish and its people to be wiped out?"

General Thunder gripped his longsword tightly and answered sharply.

As long as she is alive, Inazuma will not perish and will be immortal.

Su Yu sighed, "Are you sure you can protect the entire Inazuma region with your own strength? If that were the case, then Kitsune-no-Miya, Torachiyo, and Sasa-Yuri wouldn't have died back then."

General Thunder was moved.

Even though she is a puppet general, she inherited all the memories and emotions of Ray's movies, and the names of her three best friends reminded her of that dark history.

The shadow of Tengu Sasa Yuri died at the hands of the serpent god Orobas.

The demon girl, Mikoto Chiyo, is corrupted by dark forces.

The former high priestess, Fox Maiden, protected Inazuma with her life.

The passing of these three people directly fueled her obsession with "eternity."

Yes, if I were strong enough, how could my three close friends have died so tragically?

"The light of thunder will always protect Inazuma. My strength alone may be limited, but anyone who wants to destroy Inazuma will have to step over my dead body first!"

General Raiden's powerful voice echoed throughout the entire castle tower.

Su Yu continued, "You just said that divine authority cannot be challenged... The idea of ​​divine right of kings is wrong. The power in your hands comes from the people, not from the sword in your hand."

The wind and rain were fierce, and thunder roared.

General Raiden leaped up and stood motionless on the roof of the castle tower.

She gazed at the eastern horizon, seemingly lost in thought, as if reminiscing, her loneliness and profound presence inspiring both awe and tenderness.

General Thunder stood guard at the castle tower for three days and three nights, leaving Su Yu waiting for three days and three nights as well.

Su Yu had no choice but to stroll leisurely through the streets and alleys of Daoqi, accompanied by the lady of the Hidden Mirror, to pass the time.

Of course, what's even more important is to observe the people's sentiments and understand their opinions.

"Your Highness, this is our Inazuma specialty, the Three-Color Dumplings. You are welcome to try them for free."

"Your Highness, all the goods in this shop are free for you."

"Your Highness, I hope you can stay in Inazuma for a few more days. I wish you a pleasant stay."

From the enthusiasm of the Inazuma people, Su Yu was certain of one thing: the Inazuma people were on his side.

Whether the "eye-hunting order" and the "lockdown order" are good or bad, the people have the most say.

General Thunder and Lightning's defeat in the public opinion are already a foregone conclusion.

I passed by Yaedo Hall.

"Your Highness, this is a light novel by Yaedo, and you are the protagonist of this issue. Here, I'll give you a free copy."

Su Yu casually flipped through the book, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

The latest novel is titled "The Tortured Love Between Prince Shifu and the Little Shrine Maiden of Narukami Shrine".

It's undeniably melodramatic.

The lady with the hidden mirror said with dissatisfaction, "Your Highness, this is slander."

"It's alright." Su Yu put away the light novel. "You don't understand the dark humor of that dandruff fox."

A scumbag fox?

The lady in the mirror noticed this wording; it sounded a bit... intimate.

At this moment, Yaedo's editor, Kuroda, stepped forward with a respectful attitude.

"Your Highness, the Palace Attendant would like to invite you for tea. Please follow me."

The lady with the hidden mirror became nervous.

"The high priestess of Narukami Shrine? I've heard she's incredibly wise and cunning. In my humble opinion, Your Highness should not go to see her, lest you cause any unforeseen complications."

Su Yu smiled.

"I'm not a tiger, why would I be afraid of being eaten by her? Besides, she and I are old friends."

Chapter 8 The Divine Child's Hospitality

Not only was the lady in the hidden mirror bewildered, but the editor, Kuroda, was also bewildered.