Genshin Impact: My villain system is a little different.

As night fell, the already quiet Inazuma City seemed even more desolate.

Besides the night-patrolling shogunate troops, almost no one walked outside.

However, today the Uyuu Restaurant was quite lively.

The Kamisato Commission hosted, with the Guuji attending, to welcome Liyue's delegation.

Jiang Ning arrived at Uyuu Restaurant where everyone had already started drinking.

"Oh, isn't this Mr. Jiang Ning? Finally here? How was your tour of Inazuma today?"

Yae Miko smiled and said.

Jiang Ning said: "Mm, it was okay, just feels like there aren't many people, and things are too expensive, quite a rip-off. My evaluation is, not as prosperous as Liyue."

Even Yae Miko was stunned - this guy really didn't hold back at all? Shouldn't this be time for pleasantries and mutual flattery, making everyone happy?

However, this interesting response piqued Yae Miko's interest:

"So Inazuma appears so inadequate in Mr. Jiang Ning's eyes?"

Jiang Ning said: "Just stating facts... Your Raiden Shogun, sigh."

Honestly, the Raiden Shogun's governance would make even dogs shake their heads.

Yae Miko pretended to warn: "Speaking of Lady Raiden like that in Inazuma might get you struck by lightning."

Jiang Ning said: "Oh, but I'm not afraid."

If the Raiden Shogun dared strike him, he'd dare fight back. If he won, he'd take her back as a concubine. If he lost...

What was that League of Legends dog champion's ultimate called?

Mom!

Though he couldn't call his mom, he could call Old Zhongli over.

Just cross his arms and ask - don't you want your old friend revived?

Yae Miko looked at Jiang Ning strangely. This young man didn't seem to be bluffing... Did he have some trump card that truly let him fear not divine authority?

Or was he simply inexperienced, not understanding divine power?

Hopefully the former - that would bring some interesting changes to unchanging Inazuma.

"Right, right! Let me tell you, that silly Shogun is no fun at all..."

Yae Miko enthusiastically started to say something.

The sake's cherry blossom scent and her alluring blush showed she'd had a few drinks.

Though it wasn't clear if she was deliberately loose-lipped or pretending.

"Mr. Jiang Ning, if you don't mind, please have some food first."

Kamisato Ayaka quickly came to interrupt this dangerous topic.

The Inazumans seemed worried, but the Liyue people were relaxed, not taking Jiang Ning's words seriously.

Why should mortals worry about matters between gods? Perhaps your Raiden Shogun couldn't even beat their little archon.

Look - your Raiden Shogun slew the great serpent with one strike, but didn't they also subdue Osial?

Each nation had blind confidence in their gods, except certain nations.

Some nations believed to the point of delusion - some even thought their god could slay Old Zhongli like slaying the serpent.

Jiang Ning nodded: "Alright, let me try Inazuma's specialties..."

Then he fell silent. Inazuma's cuisine was mostly sweet, similar to Liyue's sashimi, or fried foods.

Honestly, these weren't to Jiang Ning's taste.

Sweet desserts were fine, certain dishes being sweet was appropriate, but in Inazuma everything was sweet?

As for sashimi...

Jiang Ning inherited Old Zhongli's taste - he respectfully declined food that still wriggled in his mouth.

Of course, young people usually liked fried foods, but not constantly.

And why deep-fry even vegetables? Isn't it too oily?!

Anyway, Jiang Ning thought he'd just eat some ramen...

However, Havria ate happily. Even under Yae Miko's attention, Jiang Ning could discreetly send food from his plate to Havria in the Serenitea Pot.

He didn't like these foods anyway, just one person's portion.

"Jiang Ning, I want more," Havria said.

"That's all. Any more would raise suspicion."

Jiang Ning didn't want to reveal his ability to revive archons and adepti.

Who knew if the Heavenly Principles would allow it... He learned of their existence from Zhongli.

This power over life, death and souls probably wasn't allowed? Better to lay low for now.

But little did he know, this was needless worry.

With his power to purify the Abyss, honestly, forget reviving the dead - even if Jiang Ning wanted to bed the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles, the Principles would help dress her up beautifully.

And hadn't his master said his abilities were shocking, so don't reveal them yet?

Unknown to him, these thousand-year-old elders were all deceiving and tricking this sixteen-year-old boy.

What danger from shocking abilities? They just feared others would trick him first.

They had a queue of adepti waiting - how could they let others cut in line?

Havria knew but watched the show, waiting to see when these flimsy excuses would be exposed.

"Are you full?" Yae Miko casually asked.

"I'm full," Jiang Ning said.

"Then, thank you all for coming today. I hope we can have better exchanges in the coming days..."

The remaining time was just pleasantries and official talk.

After the banquet ended, the Liyue group was led to the inn by Kamisato Commission staff.

Keqing and Jiang Ning trailed at the back.

Seeing Keqing's hesitant look, Jiang Ning said:

"Just say what you want to say. I'm here, no one can eavesdrop."

Keqing sighed in relief: "That's good. Are you sure Lady Yae can't hear? She's a great youkai of Inazuma, an archon's attendant."

"Mm, I guarantee it. She's an archon's attendant, but I'm an archon."

Jiang Ning said.

He could feel he was just one trigger away from breaking through to an archon's body and officially becoming an archon.

With an archon's body plus his authority, Jiang Ning was confident he could fight Old Zhongli to a draw.

Keqing immediately opened up:

"Jiang Ning, let me tell you, this Inazuma is really ridiculous..."

She spoke at length about the chaos she'd seen on Inazuma's streets today, including public oppression and exploitation of citizens.

It was better in Inazuma City, but very common on the outlying islands.

It left Keqing and the other Liyue envoys incredulous.

Then they realized it was normal their people were detained.

Because... if you treat your own people this way, what about citizens of other nations?

Anyway, Yae Miko maintained her flowery smile, but no one knew her true thoughts.

As for Kamisato Ayaka... her face had darkened.

Jiang Ning said: "Mm, indeed. As long as the Inazumans don't move against you, I won't interfere. And Inazuma better not interfere with me, otherwise..."

Jiang Ning thought helping them deal with divine remains should be a great favor.

If they still wanted to meddle after that, then sorry.

Though Jiang Ning wasn't the type of arrogant protagonist who'd say "you're dead for saying something I don't like,"

He also wasn't the kind of nice guy protagonist who'd let people walk all over him.

Small offenses he couldn't be bothered with, but if they pushed their luck and played dirty, he'd show them what family extinction meant.

"Mm, with your word I'm at ease."

Keqing was full of confidence.

She understood now why Jiang Ning said Teyvat couldn't do without gods.

This was backing! If Rex Lapis had really died and Jiang Ning hadn't succeeded him, honestly, Keqing would think twice about coming to Inazuma.

After all, they had gods to intervene if pushed too far, while Liyue wouldn't.

But now... two gods per nation, both combat-ready.

Keqing was already rolling up her sleeves, ready to make Inazuma bleed.

"By the way, don't make enemies for life. If Inazuma opens up in the future, it's still a huge market. Don't learn from Snezhnaya's Fatui."

Jiang Ning reminded.

"Don't you trust how I handle things?" Keqing glared at Jiang Ning reproachfully.

Jiang Ning said: "I trust you... go ahead."

"Okay."

...

In a remote part of Inazuma, people came and went among many tents and campfires.

Around were people in Fatui uniforms.

They all kept their heads down, busy and terrified, not daring to breathe loudly.

On a boulder by the shore sat a youth wearing wanderer's clothes and a hat, with a gloomy expression and cruel smile, examining the busy Fatui.

However, this youth's joints were inhuman, like puppet connections - clearly not human.

"Sir Harbinger! We have news."

A respectful and careful voice rang out.

"Speak."

The youth's expression didn't change.

"That god from Liyue has reached Inazuma and made contact with Lady Yae, but hasn't contacted the Raiden Shogun yet."

The Debt Collector reported.

"Hmph, a god? Just a false god. A human dares call himself divine?"

The youth sneered, his words full of disdain for Jiang Ning.

In his view, though Jiang Ning subdued Osial, that was after long imprisonment when Osial retained barely a tenth of his power.

And he just played some tricks, making Osial leave the sea - equivalent to Osial cutting off an arm, greatly reducing his authority's power.

Roughly speaking, he didn't believe Jiang Ning had divine power.

He thought himself clever and was very arrogant, so he believed this was just a god manufactured by Liyue to stabilize public opinion after Morax's abdication.

Compared to humans he was strong, but to himself, a divine creation with the potential for godhood, Jiang Ning was nothing.

"He didn't notice you?"

The youth asked.

"No."

The Debt Collector thought for a moment, then said.

The Liyue man never looked their way. Since no one likes being followed, he must not have noticed.

"Indeed... laughable."

The youth shared this thought. If he discovered someone following him, that person would certainly die. This confirmed his theory.

Just a product of Liyue's propaganda.

At this moment, a Mirror Maiden accidentally dropped something while moving items, making a loud noise. She stared blankly at the ground, face pale.

The next moment, a lightning bolt struck, instantly reducing the Mirror Maiden to ash, leaving only a lightning-scorched mark.

The surrounding Fatui became even more careful, all bowing low, afraid they'd be next.

The perpetrator, that youth, lowered his hand expressionlessly and continued as if nothing happened:

"In that case, no need to pay too much attention. Continue our plan. You, go tell that old dog from the Tenryou Commission that the Delusion Factory needs more supplies and materials. Tell him to send them quickly."

"Yes, Lord Scaramouche... One more thing to report - Lady Signora has arrived in Inazuma... Should we inform her of our plans?"

The Debt Collector said.

"Signora... that mad woman? No need, I'll tell her."

Scaramouche said casually.

Then he waved, dismissing the Debt Collector.

The Debt Collector sighed in relief, quickly bowed respectfully, then quietly left.

"Signora? Heh, just a pawn."

A voice scattered in the sea breeze.

The Debt Collector and his subordinates fled quickly as if death chased them.

Only after reaching what seemed a safe distance did they breathe easier.

"Sir, Lord Scaramouche really is..."

One ordinary Fatui was pale - the Mirror Maiden killed just like that.

The others also looked traumatized.

That Mirror Maiden was popular in the Fatui squad, but after being assigned under Scaramouche, it was like the end of the world. Now she was casually killed just for making a loud noise that annoyed the Harbinger...

"From now on, speak less and work more in front of Lord Scaramouche, and don't make mistakes! Otherwise it's death, understand?"

The Debt Collector said in a low voice.

"Understood, sir."

Everyone said.

The Debt Collector sighed, feeling cold sweat on his back.

Everyone knew Lord Childe's command was best - though training was hard... he didn't randomly beat, punish, or kill people.

Lady Signora... as long as you could endure her insults, there was no mortal danger.

As for Scaramouche... who knew when you'd die.

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