Right...
If I let Acheron handle the procedures...
It should be fun...
Standing in the wilds outside Ritou with the group, Kaito suddenly had an amusing idea.
He had originally planned to use his wealth to solve the paperwork problem; after all, he had plenty of Mora now, so he might as well use it.
But after thinking of the newly joined Acheron, Kaito abandoned his previous notion.
Although Acheron and the Raiden Shogun weren't the same person, they looked very similar. More importantly, Acheron's power was formidable, so there was no need to worry about anyone doubting her.
OK...
Let's do it that way...
"Wait here for me for a moment." After making her decision, Acheron walked directly towards Ritou's inspection station.
"Lumine? Where is Sister Acheron going?"
Surprised that Sister Acheron would suddenly leave, Paimon, who had been captivated by the foreign scenery, curiously turned her head to watch her receding figure.
"To handle the island-entry procedures." His gaze also fixed on Acheron, Kaito answered quietly.
Then he continued: "Have you forgotten? This nation is still under lockdown. We're technically stowaways, so we need to get the paperwork done."
"Can... can we really get it done? And shouldn't we go with her?"
Listening to Kaito's reply, Lumine felt he seemed very relaxed, which made her curious.
Logically, stowaways shouldn't be able to get the procedures done, let alone when they hadn't even gone over themselves.
This...
Is it really possible?
"Don't worry, just leave it to Acheron." Kaito smiled, looking extremely at ease, which helped Lumine relax as well.
No matter what, with Kaito around, she didn't really need to worry about anything.
Ritou Docks.
This should be the place, right?
Looking around with a cold expression, Acheron couldn't help but think this.
She remembered that when she played through the story, the inspection station was right here at the docks.
But...
This dock is much bigger than in the game...
Never mind...
I'll just ask someone...
Standing in place and thinking for a moment, Acheron decided to find someone to ask, and to see what their reaction would be.
Would they mistake her for the Raiden Shogun?
Or would they just think she looked a lot like the Raiden Shogun?
Acheron was very curious about this.
However, perhaps because it was noon, there weren't many people at the entire dock right now.
"Her Excellency, the Shogun?"
Just as Acheron was about to find someone to test her theory, she suddenly heard someone next to her say "Her Excellency, the Shogun," their tone filled with surprise.
And for some reason, that voice sounded a bit familiar.
Thoma?
Looking in the direction of the voice, Acheron saw that it was Thoma.
What a coincidence...
In the original story, Lumine also met him first upon arriving here...
And now, me too...
Standing perfectly still and looking at Thoma not far away, Acheron couldn't help but think this.
It's actually Her Excellency, the Shogun...
Why did she suddenly come here?
Is she here to inspect the situation in Ritou?
That makes sense...
This is the first stop for foreigners coming to Inazuma...
It's very important...
After making a guess, Thoma walked nervously towards 'Her Excellency, the Shogun.'
He had originally planned to just greet her and leave, but since Her Excellency, the Shogun kept staring at him, he had no choice but to go forward and ask if she had any instructions.
"Her Excellency, the Shogun."
Coming to a stop some distance away from 'Her Excellency, the Shogun,' Thoma paused.
For some reason, he felt that Her Excellency, the Shogun was a bit different today, and so was her attire.
But one thing remained unchanged: Her Excellency, the Shogun's imposing aura was still terrifying.
She was just standing here, doing nothing, yet he could already feel it deeply. He didn't know if it was because he was too close to Her Excellency, the Shogun today.
Before, he had never stood so close to Her Excellency, the Shogun.
"Where is the inspection station? Take me there."
Looking coolly at the seemingly nervous Thoma, Acheron said this faintly.
She wanted to see exactly when she would be recognized as not being the Raiden Shogun.
"Yes, Your Excellency."
Upon receiving the 'Shogun's' order, Thoma didn't dare to delay and quickly led the way.
Her Excellency, the Shogun really is here to inspect the situation in Ritou...
No wonder she changed her outfit...
Those people are definitely going to be in for it!
Walking ahead, Thoma silently thought this.
He knew his earlier guess was correct; Her Excellency, the Shogun was here for a surprise inspection.
And if that was the case, someone was about to have a bad day.
Thoma knew very well that the people in Ritou often used their special position to extort foreign merchants.
If Her Excellency, the Shogun found out about this, they would certainly not get away with it.
"Your Excellency, it's just ahead."
After walking for a while, Thoma, having slowed down a bit, turned his head and said this to the 'Shogun' behind him.
Afterward, he quickened his pace again.
Is that Mr. Thoma's voice?
Originally resting with her eyes closed, Kageyama subconsciously opened her eyes upon hearing a familiar voice.
And she did indeed see Mr. Thoma walking towards her, and behind him...
Her Excellency, the Shogun?!
In an instant, all of Kageyama's sleepiness vanished. She quickly stood up from her chair and walked towards the Shogun.
Why would Her Excellency, the Shogun appear here?
Could it be that someone reported them to Her Excellency?!
As she walked over, the guilty Kageyama's mind raced with possibilities, and her heart began to pound.
She knew very well that if the Shogun found out about those things, she would be finished.
Although she hadn't taken much, she had taken something.
"Yes, Your Excellency." Stopping in front of Thoma, the already extremely guilty Kageyama forced a smile and said this to the 'Shogun.'
"You are... Kageyama?"
After a brief moment of thought, Acheron remembered that the person before her seemed to be named Kageyama.
"Yes, Your Excellency."
Seeing that the Shogun didn't immediately question her crimes upon arrival, Kageyama let out a huge sigh of relief.
Then, she quickly realized that Her Excellency, the Shogun actually knew her name, which made Kageyama feel a bit excited.
"Are you the one responsible for checking the island-entry procedures?" Acheron continued to ask.
"Yes, Your Excellency."
Hearing the Shogun ask about her work, Kageyama started to feel guilty again.
"So, one must have the procedures to enter the island?"
"Ye... yes, Your... Your Excellency."
At this point, Kageyama's heart was beating so fast it was unbearable, because she had previously let people without entry procedures onto the island in exchange for Mora.
I'm done for...
I should just confess voluntarily...
"Alright then, issue five island-entry permits for me now."
Kageyama: "???"
Thoma: "???"
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