For a spy, what is the most difficult mission?
Of course, it is to infiltrate the enemy's camp silently, approach their commander without a sound, and then send out intelligence like a hero.
If one could burn down the enemy camp before leaving, that would be even better.
Now, Sayu discovered that she had unknowingly completed the first step.
Silently infiltrating the enemy's camp.
And it was a mission completed in a daze after waking up from a nap.
What made it feel even more like a dream was the general-like figure with canine ears standing before her.
This... isn't this the commander of the resistance army?
Happiness seemed to have come a bit suddenly.
That is, until the corner of her eye caught sight of the person wearing a half-cat-face mask.
Never mind, never mind... can't afford to provoke him, can't afford to provoke him.
She obediently curled into a ball, closed her eyes, and before long, snores could be heard again.
Your Sayu has chosen to give up.
She wasn't worried that Bai Luo would leave her here. After getting familiar with Bai Luo, she was very clear about one thing.
Even if Bai Luo was complaining, as long as she fell asleep on the spot, the former would obediently pinch the collar on the back of her neck and carry her around.
In short, Bai Luo would absolutely not abandon her.
In a sense, our Sayu is a being capable of having a Fatui Harbinger wrapped around her little finger.
But in her moment of triumph, she failed to realize something.
Her behavior was much like a pet acting spoiled towards its master, and a pet that smugly thinks it has its master under control at that.
As a bystander, Tatyana had looked at this little one with pity more than once.
At the same time, her impression of Bai Luo had undergone a certain change.
You see, when they first met, Tatyana did not really approve of this new Twelfth Harbinger.
Even when they reunited in Inazuma, she respected Bai Luo's status as a Harbinger more than the man himself.
As for now...
She even suspected that she herself had been influenced by this strange Twelfth Harbinger.
Otherwise, she wouldn't consider the Harbinger's thoughts before doing anything.
The Twelfth Harbinger...is so terrifying.
After exchanging pleasantries, Gorou led Bai Luo and the others into the barracks.
At Bai Luo's suggestion, Teppei was taken to the infirmary for a more detailed examination.
The tachi that had struck his shoulder was covered in blood; who knew if it carried anything strange.
His bandaging could only serve as a temporary measure to stop the bleeding. Upon returning, he still needed a professional physician to conduct a more thorough examination.
At night, at Gorou's invitation, the two had dinner in Gorou's private room.
As for Sayu, she was arranged to be in Bai Luo's room.
"Didn't I hear that someone recently donated a large sum of Mora to Watatsumi Island anonymously? Why do you seem even more haggard than before?"
Watatsumi Island had recently come into wealth; this was something everyone had witnessed.
Not only had the food improved, but their weapons and armor had also been updated.
Even the barracks roofs were now tiled.
"Sir Himura, you may not know this, but before, although life in the army was a bit tight, the atmosphere was very harmonious. Everyone was full of energy, striving towards a common goal. But ever since we received that funding, the atmosphere in the army has started to change in a certain way. Some squads clamor that it's unfair because other squads' weapons are newer than theirs; some people even cause a ruckus in the mess hall over a missing piece of meat in their meal. In short... it's just a lot of trouble."
"..."
When a person is hungry, they have only one worry: how to fill their stomach.
But when they are full, they have many more things to think about.
The problem Gorou was facing, in the final analysis, could be summed up in one phrase.
They were too well-fed.
The resistance army, unlike the Shogunate's army, was not composed of well-trained elite soldiers, but rather of people from all over Inazuma whose Visions had been confiscated or who had had enough of the Shogunate's oppression.
Simply put, they were a motley crew.
Furthermore, with sufficient funds, they had expanded their ranks, recruiting a batch of newcomers, which made the troops even more difficult to manage.
It was no wonder he was so haggard.
"Now that Sir Himura is back, everything will be easier to solve. In my opinion, what everyone is lacking is not discipline, but a central figure to rally around. With Sir Himura's reputation, the atmosphere in the army will definitely improve."
This was one of the reasons why, even though Gorou found Sayu very suspicious, he still allowed her to remain in the army—entirely out of respect for Bai Luo.
However, after hearing his words, Bai Luo's hand, which was picking up food, paused for a moment.
He looked at Gorou with an extremely strange expression and said, "Gorou, do you know why my influence on Watatsumi Island is almost on par with Her Excellency, Sangonomiya, yet everyone is more willing to follow Her Excellency's orders?"
Regarding the influence of Bai Luo and Sangonomiya Kokomi, it was fine for the soldiers in the army to discuss it privately.
For him to say this to Gorou was like discussing with a nation's general whether he or the nation's emperor held more power.
He could be dragged out and beheaded without anyone objecting.
Yet, he was speaking the truth.
"Um... because Her Excellency Sangonomiya's influence is greater?"
"No, no, no, this has nothing to do with influence. It's all about appearance."
Putting down his chopsticks, Bai the Great Deceiver once again revealed his true nature as a trickster and began to explain the stakes to the General Gorou.
"Just like how the first thing we all do when we get home is look for our mother, a person's reliance on a mother figure is a complete instinct."
"But when I get home, I call for my father first," Gorou raised his own question at this point.
"Then what do you need your father for?"
"To ask him where my mother is."
"There you have it. Aren't you still looking for your mom?"
"That... seems to be the case."
Gorou's ears twitched unconsciously, and his tail wagged from time to time.
Although what Bai Luo said made a lot of sense, he felt that something wasn't quite right.
Perhaps... this gentleman's thoughts were completely beyond the comprehension of a simple man like him?
Lord Himura is truly a remarkable person!
"So now the question is, how do you think the current problem should be solved?"
Looking at the little doggy before him with a half-smile, Bai Luo felt that he had hinted quite obviously, but he didn't know if the other could understand the meaning behind his words.
"You mean... invite Her Excellency Sangonomiya over to preside over the situation?"
It was unclear whether Gorou was playing dumb or genuinely didn't understand his meaning.
In any case, he brought up Sangonomiya Kokomi as a shield.
Sighing in disappointment, Bai Luo looked around, and after confirming that no one was nearby, he whispered to him.
"Do you remember Miss Hina? Do you think Miss Hina could be competent for this job?"
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