Genshin Impact: One Hundred Confessions? Just a System Task

Yi Chen tried to end this unexpected meeting.

If nothing else happens…

"Naturally there is."

Yae no Miko smiled radiantly, easily interrupting him.

"The acting lord has been in Inazuma for quite some time, causing quite a stir, yet it seems he has never thought of visiting Narukami Taisha Shrine? That's rather impolite~"

She leaned forward slightly, a faint, pleasant scent of cherry blossoms wafting through the air. Her voice was low and alluring:

"How about... I, the priestess, personally guide you to the shrine? It just so happens that I recently received a batch of excellent tea, as well as some... stories that the acting master might be interested in."

Yi Chen: "..."

Here it comes, the smell of trouble.

He didn't want to hear any "stories" at all; all he wanted to do was buy a few more strings of tricolor meatballs or go back to the Heavenly Court to continue his "sudden death" of processing official documents.

Faced with this unfathomable palace chief, Yi Chen, beneath his "noble young master" mask, found his straightforward, straightforward heart, which only wanted to lie down or get things done, to be in an unprecedented predicament.

I'll take over Chapter 12.

A moment later, inside Narukami Taisha Shrine.

Yae no Miko gracefully knelt in the main seat of the tea room, her slender fingers deftly whisking the tea, her movements fluid and graceful as she prepared tea for Yichen.

In a soothing tone, she began to recount the history of Inazuma, from the era of Raiden Shin to the pursuit of eternity by the shadows. Her words subtly embellished and whitewashed certain facts, attempting to paint a tragic picture of the god who secluded himself in the castle tower, a figure of "deep-thinking wisdom" yet "solitary perseverance."

However, Yichen found it difficult to fully concentrate on her story.

His gaze would occasionally drift to the courtyard outside the window, where several young witches were leisurely sweeping fallen leaves, occasionally chatting and laughing in hushed tones, the atmosphere so peaceful and serene it was almost...idle.

Looking at the chief priest in front of me, his tea-making skills were pleasing to the eye, but his words also revealed a sense of detachment, as if he were watching a play from the sidelines.

Yi Chen's brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.

The entire Inazuma Castle is in chaos, with the Fools secretly causing trouble and the people suffering and in dire need of rebuilding. Meanwhile, your shrine is enjoying a peaceful and prosperous life.

It seems that this High Priest didn't really take the "eternity" and "Inazuma" she mentioned to heart.

An "evil" thought instantly took shape in his mind.

Tomorrow, no, I'll have someone send over a few truckloads... no, ten truckloads of the most tedious and patiently checked official documents, such as the budget reports for the prayer activities, the settlement of shrine land deeds tax, and the filing and organization of petitions from previous years!

We must ensure that everyone at Narukami Taisha fully experiences the "fulfillment" and "joy" of "serving the people"!

Although most of his thoughts were on how to assign tasks to Narukami Taisha, Yichen's powerful instincts still allowed him to accurately glean key information about the current Thunder God—the Thunder General—from Yae no Miko's words.

Especially when Yae no Miko seemingly unintentionally, but actually deliberately, mentioned that the Shogun had been residing in the castle tower for a long time, focused on maintaining "eternity," and had not personally set foot on Inazuma's land for quite some time...

Yi Chen paused slightly in the hand holding the teacup.

An uncontrollable rage surged into his heart in an instant!

No wonder such an absurd and cruel policy as the "Eye Hunting Order" emerged, which deprived people of their desires and memories!

No wonder the Three Devotees dared to collude with the foolish masses and deceive their superiors!

No wonder Inazuma has become such a lifeless place with people struggling to make ends meet!

The root of the problem lies in the fact that this Thor had long since alienated his people!

He hid high in that cold castle tower, pursuing that elusive and incomprehensible "eternity" on his own, abandoning the most fundamental responsibility of a god—to protect and guide!

They completely shut out the suffering and cries of their people!

Does he even deserve to be called a god?!

Yi Chen's knuckles turned slightly white from the force, and a storm seemed to be brewing deep in his eyes.

But his strong self-control forced him to suppress the rebuke that was about to spill out. His "young nobleman" mask remained perfect, but the temperature in his eyes dropped to freezing point.

He can't have an attack here.

After all, the Yae no Kami-shiki before them was a member of the Thunder God's retinue.

However, how could the fleeting, almost tangible anger in Yi Chen's eyes escape the all-seeing eyes of the Eightfold Divine Child?

Far from being displeased, she secretly smiled with satisfaction at her successful scheme.

Did you see that? The shadow…

This is the most direct reaction brought about by the wind from a foreign land.

This 'Wind God Candidate' with the heart of the Wind God seems quite dissatisfied with your 'eternity' that disregards the human world.

That's...wonderful.

Yae no Miko elegantly sipped her tea, concealing the increasingly meaningful curve of her lips.

What Inazuma, this stagnant pool, needs is precisely such a "savior"—someone filled with an almost naive sense of justice, possessing strong drive, and brimming with skepticism and anger towards the existing "eternity."

The anger in his eyes at the dereliction of duty by the gods was exactly the catalyst she needed and wanted to see.

The air in the tea room seemed to freeze for a moment, leaving only the faint aroma of tea and the faint sound of the wind outside the window.

Yi Chen suppressed his anger and drank the slightly cool tea in one gulp. His movements seemed elegant, but they carried a resolute determination that he did not want to stay a moment longer.

He put down his teacup, making a crisp clinking sound.

"The chief priest's tea ceremony is exquisite, and his story is also very interesting."

Yi Chen's voice returned to its previous cold and aloof tone, revealing no emotional fluctuation whatsoever.

"thanks for treatment."

He stood up, straightened his clothes (which didn't really need straightening), and made it clear that he was taking his leave.

"I have many official duties to attend to and cannot stay any longer. I must take my leave."

Yae no Miko did not get up to stop her. She remained kneeling gracefully, her fingertips gently caressing the rim of the cup. She looked up at Yi Chen with a faint, ambiguous smile on her lips.

"Oh dear, what a pity, is the acting master leaving already?"

"It seems my shrine is too boring to keep distinguished guests."

Her gaze swept over Yi Chen's eyes, which still held a simmering anger, and she chuckled softly:

However, it seems the acting lord has some... minor reservations about my shogun?

Yi Chen paused, his eyes suddenly sharpening as he looked at the Eighth Divine Child.

The fox... indeed noticed.

However, he did not intend to argue with a divine being about right and wrong at this moment, as it would be pointless and would easily fall into the other party's rhythm.

"Lord Kyoto is joking."

Yi Chen's tone was indifferent.

"The will of the gods is beyond the comprehension of mortals like us. I am merely an official handling mundane affairs; doing my duty is enough."

He nodded slightly, giving the Eighth Prince no further chance to test him, and turned to walk out.

But as he passed the doorway, he seemed to suddenly remember something, paused slightly, and turned to a priestess standing beside him, saying:

"Please pass on this message to the shrine maiden in charge of paperwork: Tomorrow, the Tenryo Magistrate's Association will be sending over a batch of guidance documents and related forms regarding the management of shrine grounds, the standardization of the reporting process for prayer activities, and the digital archiving of petitions from previous years. There are quite a few, probably... five truckloads."

Please read and fill out the form carefully. I will send someone to collect and verify the results in three days.

The priestess was clearly taken aback by the sudden order from her regency and was momentarily stunned.

"Huh? Five, five cartloads? My lord, this..."

"This is to standardize management, improve efficiency, and better serve the public."

Yi Chen interrupted her, but his face wore that flawless, official smile befitting a "young nobleman."

"I'm sure everyone at Narukami Taisha will actively cooperate with the Tenryo magistrate's work, right?"

After saying that, he didn't give the other person a chance to refute him at all, and walked away, his figure quickly disappearing outside the torii gate of the shrine.

Inside the tea room, Yae no Miko listened to Yi Chen's "settling personal scores" arrangement before leaving. Instead of being angry, she couldn't help but burst out laughing, her laughter shaking her head.

"Five truckloads of documents... Hahaha... What a little rascal who won't take a loss even the slightest one..."

She could naturally tell that Yichen was deliberately giving her things to do, using tedious official duties to retaliate against her provocation today.

But for some reason, she found it even more interesting.

This young agent was more astute and vengeful than she had imagined.

He clearly understood the guiding meaning in her words and realized that the core of the Inazuma problem lay with the general. However, he did not impulsively call for violence, nor was he led by the nose by her. Instead, he expressed his dissatisfaction in an almost childlike but practical and effective way—"I'll find you some work to do!"

Furthermore, his final, high-sounding reasons for "standardized management" and "serving the people" were so perfectly suited to the ways of officialdom that it was impossible to find any fault with him.

"What a fascinating person..."

Yae no Miko picked up her teacup, the smile in her eyes gradually transforming into deeper contemplation.

"It seems that more 'stimulation' and 'preparation' are needed before he can truly confront the Shadow."

She wasn't worried about the five cartloads of documents; after all, it was the priestesses below who would suffer in the end.

What she's looking forward to now is what kind of storm this wind god candidate, who is so "disrespectful" to the gods, will stir up in Inazuma next.

After leaving the Narukami Shrine grounds, Yi Chen's expression turned completely somber.

He glanced back at the sacred and tranquil shrine standing atop the mountain, then looked towards the distant castle tower, which pierced the sky like a sharp sword, symbolizing the supreme authority of the Thunder General.

"Self-absorbed eternity..."

He repeated it in a low voice, his eyes cold.

"Since you've shirked your responsibility..."

"Then I'll take over."

He didn't linger, turned around and strode towards the Heavenly Commander's Office.

The pace of reform must be accelerated.

It's time to thoroughly clean up those cumbersome rules and regulations, and those corrupt individuals who outwardly comply but inwardly defy orders.

Inatsume doesn't need an "eternal" god who hides in the attic playing with dolls.

What it needs is a wind that can bring change and hope.

Chapter 13 Super Power

That night, the sky over Inazuma seemed to be painted with a thick layer of ink by an invisible hand, and even the moonlight seemed particularly bleak.

The Tianling Envoy's Office was no longer the bustling scene of paperwork as it used to be; instead, it was filled with an aura of iron will and determination.

In the brightly lit hall, Yi Chen stood at the front with his hands behind his back. He had changed into a set of action-friendly clothing, and his eyes were sharp, showing no trace of his usual laziness or fatigue.

Below them were the elite officers of the Heavenly Territory Magistrate, led by Kujo Sara, who were completely subdued and whose eyes were filled with fanaticism, as well as the Special Operations Team of the Society Magistrate, led by Toma, sent by Kamisato Ayato. Their eyes were all focused on Yichen, awaiting his orders.

“I have always been hesitant and have many concerns.”

Yi Chen's voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears.

"Because above my head hangs a knife called 'Divine Will'."

He paused, looking over the crowd.

"But now, there is nothing to fear. Today I met with Lord Yae no Kami, a member of the Thunder God's retinue, and received a divine decree!"

Yi Chen's voice suddenly rose in pitch, like a thunderclap.

"No more minor repairs, no more compromises or concessions!"

"All the malignant tumors entrenched in Inazuma, all the parasites sucking the people's blood and sweat, all the scum who collude with foreign enemies and betray the country—"

He waved his hand sharply.

"—Uproot them completely! Leave none behind!"

As soon as the order was given, the entire Inazuma Castle seemed to awaken suddenly like a sleeping giant beast, letting out a long-suppressed roar!

Countless shadowy figures, like arrows released from a bow, swarmed out from the secret strongholds of the Heavenly Commander and the Society Commander, rushing towards the target that had already been under close surveillance.

There was no warning, no premonition.