In Inazuma, at the Grand Narukami Shrine.
In a quiet, open area.
The Raiden Shogun arrived as promised, looking at the fox-eared woman sitting under the tree.
She asked expressionlessly, "You said you had something urgent to discuss. What is it?"
Yae Miko smiled, "Sit down first."
The Raiden Shogun sat.
She asked again, expressionless, "What is it?"
Yae Miko picked up the teapot, poured a cup of tea, and handed it to her, "Have some tea."
The Raiden Shogun took the teacup.
She asked once more, expressionless, "What is it?"
Yae Miko looked at her and sighed, "The Shogun's demeanor is so dull... Ei, aren't you coming out?"
The Raiden Shogun lowered her head, as if in thought.
After a moment, she looked up, still expressionless, but her eyes now held a glimmer of life.
She asked, "What is it?"
Yae Miko sipped her tea and spoke leisurely, "Last night, I had a dream."
"What dream?"
"A dream about Makoto."
"..."
Hearing Makoto's name, Ei's eyes flickered slightly.
Yae Miko continued, "I dreamed she was smiling. She said to me, 'Little fox, I heard you're now...'"
She was essentially reciting the contents of the letter.
Ei listened silently, the softness in her eyes growing.
Sister...
--
At the top of the school building.
Xia Zhen borrowed Yaoyao's telescope and looked towards Inazuma.
Through the lens, she clearly saw Yae Miko and Ei sitting across from each other.
Ei was seated facing this direction.
With the telescope, Xia Zhen could even count the number of eyelashes Ei had and see the subtle changes in her eyes.
Little sister...
--
It was time.
As the principal, Xia Zhi was the first to give a speech.
He stood on the stage, looking out at the sea of people below.
Everyone was quiet, their eyes fixed on him.
But Xia Zhi could only see people within twenty meters, so he didn't feel much.
Xia Ci, knowing this might be his first public speech, took out a recorder backstage, "This might become a black mark in Principal's history. I need to preserve it!"
Xia Zhi picked up the microphone.
There wasn't much to say, just some words to motivate the students, encouraging them to study hard and strive for excellence.
But children are naturally playful, and most wouldn't take such words to heart.
In such situations, it was time to bring out that thing.
Xia Zhi opened the system panel.
[Mermaid's Voice], [Siren's Voice], [Fairy's Voice], [Angel's Voice], [Succubus's Voice], [Flower Spirit's Voice], [Celestial Fox's Voice].
He glanced at them and activated [Angel's Voice].
Xia Zhi began speaking, "Good morning, students, good morning, parents..."
His voice, amplified by the microphone and speakers, reached everyone's ears, making them all pause.
Unlike the oceanic undertones of [Mermaid's Voice] and [Siren's Voice], or the natural freshness of [Fairy's Voice], Xia Zhi's voice now sounded like a heavenly melody. Just hearing it made people imagine their most desired beauties, calming their hearts.
The adults' worries about school life and the children's wild imaginations all vanished upon hearing his voice.
Xia Zhi continued, "The school will..."
Backstage, Xia Ci held the recorder, lost in thought. Ningguang closed her eyes, seemingly enjoying the moment.
On the stage, Miss Ganyu looked at the figure on the podium, her eyes blazing.
Upstairs, Xia Zhen adjusted the telescope to look at the stage. Her cousin was much more interesting to watch. As for her sister, she could just look in the mirror if she wanted to see her, since they looked almost the same.
Ten minutes later, Xia Zhi finished.
The audience remained silent.
Until two people started clapping, "Well said, Principal Xia!"
Only then did the others follow suit, and the atmosphere became lively.
Xia Zhi glanced in that direction.
Those two voices sounded familiar.
If he wasn't mistaken, they belonged to Mountain Shaper and Moon Carver?
The two Adepti were quite supportive, knowing how to liven up the atmosphere.
Xia Zhi smiled, bowed to the audience, and walked backstage.
"Mr. Zhongli, it's your turn."
"Okay."
Zhongli gave him a few more glances, took the microphone, and walked onto the stage.
"Cousin, your voice just now was amazing!"
"Was it?"
"Didn't you notice? All the young female teachers were looking at you with starry-eyed admiration."
"Sorry, I'm blind. I can't see."
The brainwashing effect was that strong?
The Angel's Voice was indeed the most suitable for spreading divine teachings.
Using it to gather believers would be incredibly effective.
"And Miss Ganyu, her eyes were also very bright when she looked at you."
"..."
Xia Zhi fell silent.
Miss Ganyu's situation...
Xia Zhi rubbed his forehead.
He would have to think of a proper solution.
Blocking wasn't the answer; he needed to guide her. Using his God's Eye to look at Shenhe, who was standing quietly at the door, Xia Zhi decided to discuss this with her tonight.