"Of course. Because back then, you were 'Her Excellency, the Shogun,' so naturally, they wouldn't dare act that way in front of you. But for others, well, that would be a different story."
Suddenly recalling that Mei had used the Shogun's identity to easily obtain several permits earlier, Miko added this explanation, afraid she might misunderstand the situation.
"Your Shogun..."
"What about our Shogun?"
Not expecting Mei to suddenly bring up the Shogun, Miko was quite curious about what she had to say.
After all, the two looked so alike, so she wanted to hear Mei's opinion on Her Excellency.
"Your Shogun doesn't usually go out, does she? To think they would mistake me for your Shogun so easily."
In front of Miko, Acheron couldn't help but throw a bit of shade at the Raiden Shogun.
"You actually hit the nail on the head with that one. Our Shogun indeed doesn't go out much... no, wait, she simply doesn't go out at all. I wonder if She has gone moldy by now."
Hearing Acheron put it that way, Miko felt a bit sentimental and even poked fun at the Shogun herself.
"If she's moldy, she probably needs to be roasted over a fire."
Looking at Miko, Acheron delivered this line with a completely straight face.
"Hahaha—"
Seeing Acheron say such an absurd thing with such a serious expression, Miko couldn't help but laugh out loud before continuing, "In all of Inazuma, probably only you and I would dare to speak like this."
"And Wendy."
Acheron obviously didn't agree with Miko's statement, because Wendy would certainly dare to say such things as well.
"Right, I almost forgot about that little girl."
Suddenly hearing Wendy's name, a vague idea formed in Miko's heart.
Since Wendy was quite powerful, Miko thought she might be able to have Wendy cause a commotion to lure Ei out.
Although she didn't know exactly how high Wendy's power level was, luring Ei out should be something Wendy could achieve.
Of course, for now, this was just a rough idea; it didn't necessarily mean she would do it later.
More importantly, if she really prepared to go down this route, she would have to think carefully about how to get Wendy to agree to it.
I wonder what Miko is thinking about now...
Watching Miko, who was deep in thought beside her, Acheron silently pondered.
Although she didn't know exactly what Miko was thinking, she felt it likely had something to do with Wendy and the Electro Archon.
After all, it was right when they were discussing Wendy and the Electro Archon that Miko suddenly fell into deep contemplation.
"I won't think about that little girl for now; it's just infuriating."
Noticing that Mei was looking at her, Miko quickly ended her train of thought.
Since it was a major matter, she would think about it slowly after she returned.
"It feels like you have a lot of ideas."
Because the impression Miko had given her while playing games was one of having all sorts of strange and eccentric ideas, she said this openly to Miko's face now.
"Sigh, I can't help it. Before you came, Mei, I could only think. I would think and think, and naturally, all sorts of ideas piled up."
Miko wasn't trying to flatter Mei with this sentence; it was simply the truth.
During this period of the Sakoku Decree, she had desperately wanted to change Ei's mind, but she couldn't do it.
But now, the situation was different because Mei had arrived.
"Rather than thinking so much, it would be better to pick an idea and act on it."
Acheron obviously didn't understand why Miko only thought about things without taking action.
After all, merely thinking was useless; one had to act for it to be effective.
"So, am I not taking action right now? Mei."
"I meant before."
Of course, Acheron knew Miko was acting now, but she was referring to the past, not the present.
"Because you hadn't come yet, Mei."
Looking at Mei, Miko smiled briefly before continuing, "Next, I plan to have you make a trip to the front lines."
"To Yashiori Island?"
The moment the front lines were mentioned, Acheron immediately thought of Yashiori Island.
In that place, the Shogunate Army was currently engaged in battle with the Sangonomiya resistance forces.
"To think you even knew about that, Mei."
Not expecting Mei to already know about the war, Miko was very surprised.
However, recalling that Mei was no simple character, she quickly accepted it.
Even now, she still hadn't figured out if Mei had any actual relationship with Makoto.
"Should I go now?"
After learning of Miko's next plan, Acheron asked this question.
Since distance was no longer an issue given her strength, acting at any time was feasible.
"Oh my, Sister Mei is just so reliable. I barely mentioned it, and you're already prepared to move out, Mei. It's so rare."
Miko was truly touched by Mei's high efficiency.
After all, with such an efficient partner, was there any plan that couldn't be accomplished?
However, before that, she needed to sort out the matter with Wendy.
And right now, she was in a bit of a dilemma. If she wanted Wendy's help, she obviously couldn't go through Kaito to forcibly make Wendy call her 'Sister Miko' anymore.
"Then just come call me whenever you want to act."
Since staying in the inn all the time was indeed a bit boring, Acheron said this.
She was free anytime anyway, so it didn't matter when Miko came to find her.
"No problem."
Miko nodded, and then she suddenly remembered something and asked, "By the way, do you know about that little girl's situation? I mean the fact that she is now the Anemo Archon. Speaking of which, I still don't quite understand why she became the new Anemo Archon."
Honestly, Miko really couldn't figure out why Venti would be willing to hand over his Gnosis to a little girl with such a terrible personality like Wendy.
"Maybe because her abilities resemble the Anemo Archon's," Acheron answered after thinking for a moment.
"Her abilities?"
"She manipulates air currents, or you could simply say wind."
Seeing that Miko didn't understand, Acheron explained slightly.
Although Wendy had already demonstrated some of her powers in front of Miko yesterday, Acheron knew that Miko probably assumed those powers came from the Gnosis.
"In other words, that girl possessed such abilities originally. I see."
Miko nodded, understanding now.
Originally, she had subconsciously assumed that the girl's powers were all derived from the Gnosis, but evidently, she was mistaken.
"By the way, is that area feeling any better? Sitting for too long really isn't good, is it?"
As if suddenly remembering something, Miko asked this question.
"Mm, it's a bit better."
Glancing at Miko with a slightly guilty conscience, Acheron nodded to indicate she was better.
She knew exactly what would reduce this condition, but she obviously couldn't say that to Miko.
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