A simple question appeared in everyone's mind:
Which nation suffers the most when its Archon gets an embarrassing commentary?
The answer was obvious.
The Archon's own nation.
People from other countries watched for fun.
But the citizens of that Archon's nation—
They were the true believers.
So when their god's embarrassing side was revealed, the shock hit them the hardest.
Just like Mondstadt when they saw Venti acting like a carefree drunk.
Or Liyue when they discovered Zhongli enjoying his retirement life.
And now—
It was Inazuma's turn.
Inazuma Citizens Collapse
Inside the ordinary chat group, the reactions exploded.
Kokura Mio:
"In my memory, the Shogun is majestic and dignified… but now…"
Inagi Hotomi:
"But now all I can imagine is Her Excellency eating dango, drinking dango milk, and reading light novels…"
Sachiko:
"I can't tell which version of the Shogun is real anymore!"
Nanako:
"Impossible! My Shogun can't be like this! I must still be dreaming!"
Kano Nana:
"Forgive me, Shogun! But the version on the screen is unbelievably cute!"
Meanwhile people from other nations were laughing mercilessly.
Lawrence (Mondstadt):
"Haha! I knew Inazuma wouldn't escape this!"
Chef Mao (Liyue):
"You laughed at our Archons earlier. How about now?"
Tian Tiezui:
"The video is hilarious! Why aren't you laughing?"
Inazuma citizens:
"…"
Karma had arrived.
Earlier they mocked Mondstadt and Liyue.
Now it was their turn.
All they could do was endure it.
And wait until another nation got roasted next.
Abyss Order Celebrates
Deep inside a hidden Abyss base—
Members of the Abyss Order were laughing loudly.
"So the Anemo Archon and Geo Archon weren't the only ridiculous ones!"
"The Electro Archon is just as bad!"
"Drunk bard, wandering consultant, shut-in goddess!"
"The dignity of the Seven is gone!"
They laughed even harder.
After all—
An enemy's embarrassment was their greatest entertainment.
Sitting on the throne was the Abyss Prince.
Aether.
He nodded with satisfaction.
This kind of commentary was perfect.
Not only did it damage the Archons' image—
It also boosted Abyss morale.
Then he stood up.
"Enough laughing."
"Focus on the important point."
"From what the video revealed…"
"Dango, dango milk, and light novels are the Electro Archon's weaknesses."
He paused.
"That fox already demonstrated it."
"So remember this."
"Prepare those items."
"Just like we prepared cat treats and seafood before."
The Abyss Order members grinned maliciously.
"Understood, Your Highness."
"Kehehehe…"
Kujou Sara's Crisis
Meanwhile in Inazuma.
Kujou Sara was on her way to buy dango milk.
When she saw the screen—
She froze.
"W-What…?"
"That's… the Shogun?"
Her brain stopped.
Where was the majestic Archon she worshiped?
Why had she turned into a chubby shut-in eating sweets?
The contrast was too strong.
But Sara was still a devoted follower.
Anything related to the Shogun—
She loved.
Soon a strange smile appeared on her face.
"…She's adorable."
Then she panicked.
"Shogun! Please forgive my disrespect!"
Yet her eyes drifted back to the screen again.
And the smile returned.
Raiden Ei's Embarrassment
Inside Tenshukaku—
Raiden Ei stared at the video.
"…That's me?"
She expected something ridiculous.
But not this ridiculous.
Yes, she liked dango.
Yes, she liked dango milk.
But everything else was exaggerated.
Why was she suddenly a chubby cartoon version?
Why was she snoring?
Why was she reading light novels under a blanket?
Ei covered her face.
Her dignified Archon image—
Gone.
At that moment she finally understood what Zhongli must have felt earlier.
Puppet Shogun Refuses Responsibility
Ei suddenly had an idea.
She could hide inside the Plane of Euthymia.
But the puppet Shogun immediately rejected the idea.
"Those actions were yours."
"They have nothing to do with this body."
"You will not escape into the Plane of Euthymia."
"This body will remain here to meditate."
Ei:
"…"
Earlier the puppet fought her for control.
Now that embarrassment appeared—
It ran away instantly.
Yae Miko Enjoys Everything
Standing nearby was the smiling fox.
Yae Miko.
She laughed so hard she nearly fell over.
"Oh my, Ei."
"Your shut-in lifestyle looks very entertaining."
"And honestly…"
"That version of you is cuter."
Lumine and Paimon nodded quickly.
That chubby Ei looked extremely adorable.
Ei glared at Miko.
"You're laughing?"
"This is your fault!"
"If you hadn't tempted me with sweets and novels—"
"My image wouldn't be ruined!"
Miko rolled her eyes.
"Oh please."
"What about the snoring?"
"That chainsaw-like snoring echoing across Tenshukaku?"
"That wasn't my doing."
Lumine and Paimon tried desperately not to laugh.
Ei froze.
She couldn't even argue.
Because…
It actually sounded accurate.
The Fox's Master Manipulation
Seeing Ei depressed, Miko suddenly spoke seriously.
"Actually, this might be beneficial."
Ei blinked.
"…What?"
"You always worried that the people feared you too much."
"But now they've seen your cute side."
"They'll feel closer to you."
"Isn't that good?"
Ei paused.
"…That actually makes sense."
Her mood improved immediately.
Meanwhile Lumine and Paimon exchanged looks.
They both knew the truth.
Miko was just twisting logic.
But poor Ei had already fallen for it.
Chat Group Chaos
The chat group exploded again.
Alice:
"Eating loudly, snoring like thunder, staying up reading novels under a blanket…"
"Who knew the stern Shogun had such a shut-in life?"
Venti:
"No wonder she stayed in the Plane of Euthymia for 500 years!"
Zhongli:
"So this was the true 'Eternity' she pursued."
Nahida:
"Buying osmanthus wine while watching an old friend become round."
Furina:
"Ball-shaped lightning?"
Yae Miko:
"Ei (×) — Sphere (✓)"
Even the adepti joined the teasing.
Cloud Retainer:
"This reminds me of Ganyu as a child. She was also chubby."
Keqing:
"Yes, they would have gotten along."
Ganyu:
"…Let's change the topic."
Ei's mood collapsed again.
Then Alice added another line.
"Now I understand why Inazuma has so much thunder."
"It's just the Shogun snoring."
Everyone burst out laughing.
Ei stared silently at the chat.
Finally she typed one sentence.
Raiden Ei:
"…Don't worry."
"Your turn is coming soon."
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