Chapter 106: A Model for the World

Ye, controlling the alternate account of Sen'emon, walked step by step toward the Kanjou Commission headquarters. In truth, there was no need for micro-management anymore. Sen'emon would automatically carry out the tasks Ye wanted her to do, meaning Ye could now go AFK. However, Ye didn't log out of the alternate account. The reason was simple... he was bored. All the players were enjoying Genshin Impact, so why was he the one being played? Thinking this, Ye felt deeply dissatisfied and wanted to have some fun himself. And then... well, he suddenly realized that he was playing a virtual reality game, while the players were stuck with their computers. If anyone should be envious, it should be them envying him! Genshin Impact is a role-playing game. Is there any player who could have a more immersive experience than him? No! Absolutely not! Definitely not! The immersion in this game is simply amazing! So, Ye decided to fully immerse himself in Sen'emon's role and play a true virtual reality role-playing game. "Who goes there? Ah...!?" Seeing someone approach the Kanjou Commission headquarters, the guard immediately tried to intercept, but his voice and expression quickly stiffened. "Sen... Sen'emon-sama? Why are you here?" "Of course, I'm here to arrest someone!" Elysia said proudly. Yes, she was now controlling Sen'emon's perspective in the game. After the conversation with Lumine ended, the game's perspective shifted to Sen'emon. Of course, Elysia didn't immediately proceed with the task. Instead, she wandered around with Sen'emon, testing whether she could leave Ritou. Lumine couldn't leave Ritou yet—any attempt to leave would be blocked. But Sen'emon should have no problem, right? Well, indeed, Sen'emon had no problem. The problem was with the player. The moment Sen'emon left Ritou, the perspective automatically switched back to Lumine. When trying to switch back to Sen'emon through the quest guide, she was reset to her starting point. In short, it was impossible. Left with no choice, Elysia could only wander around Ritou with Sen'emon. Unfortunately, Ritou had no enemies, so there was no way to test Sen'emon's combat abilities. Of course, Elysia wasn't worried. Since the perspective had shifted to Sen'emon, this was clearly a trial run. Following the quest would surely lead to some combat. So, after wandering for a while, Elysia finally arrived at the Kanjou Commission headquarters. Then she said: "Of course, I'm here to arrest someone!" Of course, what she said at her computer didn't matter. It all depended on how Sen'emon responded. And Sen'emon's response was—an animated cutscene suddenly played. Sen'emon stepped forward, smiling. The Kanjou Commission guard, trembling, held his weapon and instinctively stepped back. "Sen... Sen'emon-sama... What brings you to the Kanjou Commission? Are... are you here to see the Kanjou Commissioner?" "Yes, I'm here to see him." Sen'emon smiled. "Call him out." "This... Please wait here, Sen'emon-sama. I'll go inform the Commissioner." "Oh? Are you saying...?" Sen'emon raised an eyebrow, amused. "You're going to keep me waiting outside? Well, well, I didn't know the Kanjou Commissioner had such prestige." "Even when I visit Tenshukaku to see the Shogun, I don't need to announce myself. Yet today, in Ritou, I've encountered someone with even greater authority than the Shogun. How delightful!" "Go on, go inform the Commissioner. I'd like to see what gives him the confidence to surpass the Shogun in prestige." "This... this, this..." The guard trembled uncontrollably, and the other guards who noticed the situation all lowered their heads, not daring to speak. Sen'emon was indeed correct. She didn't need to announce herself when visiting Tenshukaku to see the Shogun, as she had been granted the privilege to enter and leave freely by the Raiden Shogun. This was a mark of respect the Raiden Shogun—Ei—had given Sen'emon. Although Sen'emon was utterly loyal to the Raiden Shogun and saw herself as the Shogun's blade, Ei believed that a warrior of Sen'emon's caliber, whose strength rivaled her own, deserved such respect. —But this was entirely different from barging into the Kanjou Commission without announcement! This wasn't about whether the Kanjou Commissioner had more prestige than the Shogun. The Shogun had granted Sen'emon the privilege to enter Tenshukaku freely, but she hadn't given her the right to barge into private residences! Though the Kanjou Commission headquarters wasn't a private residence... it was still an official building! You can't just barge in! This wasn't about prestige—it was about respect. Respect is mutual. The Raiden Shogun had indeed granted Sen'emon the privilege to enter Tenshukaku without announcement, but when had Sen'emon ever abused this privilege? Every time she visited the Shogun, she waited outside until granted permission to enter. Not once had she flaunted her privilege. But now, Sen'emon was using this to pressure the Kanjou Commission. It was clear she had ill intentions, and the guards didn't dare say another word. "Hahaha, isn't this Sen'emon-sama?" At that moment, a voice rang out, and Hiiragi Shinsuke, the Kanjou Commissioner, approached. "The guards were rude. Please don't take offense. May I ask why Sen'emon-sama has come here?" Sen'emon looked at him and smiled faintly. "Since you're here, come with me to see the Shogun." "Uh... Did the Shogun summon me? But even if the Shogun wanted to see me, there's no need for Sen'emon-sama to come personally, right?" Shinsuke spoke with a calm expression—though his composure didn't last long. In an instant, the tip of a snow-white katana was pressed against Shinsuke's nose. Shinsuke didn't immediately realize what had happened. When he did, he fell backward, sitting on the ground in terror, frantically feeling his neck with both hands and scrambling backward with his legs. "Am... am I dead? Am I dead? Am I dead?" Looking down at his pathetic, nearly wetting-himself state, Sen'emon still smiled. "Don't worry, I didn't use 'Soul Cleansing.' You're still alive." As she spoke, Sen'emon lowered her blade, still pointing at Shinsuke. "Deceiving your superiors and exploiting your subordinates—you deserve execution." "That was just a warning. Don't try to play games with me. I can't be bothered to think too hard about you—you're not worth the effort." "Now, be a good boy and come with me to see the Shogun." "Otherwise, I can just take your head to her instead." Shinsuke looked up at her in terror. "Y-you... you dare kill me? I'm the Kanjou Commissioner! A trusted official of the Shogun! Are you rebelling?! The Shogun won't let you get away with this!" "Rebelling? Do you think the Shogun would believe you or me? I'm curious—why don't you test it?" "..." Shinsuke's lips trembled, and he didn't dare say another word. "If you don't dare, then get up and come with me. Otherwise, you can leave a will for your daughter now." At this moment, Sen'emon fully displayed an air of arrogance—but it was also the most appropriate attitude for the situation. She said she couldn't be bothered to think too hard about Shinsuke, but even the little thought she spared was enough to handle him easily. Of course, Sen'emon couldn't actually kill Shinsuke here. It wasn't a question of whether she could, but whether it would show respect to the Shogun. After all, her temporary master hadn't ordered her to kill Shinsuke, so Sen'emon naturally wouldn't do something so disrespectful to the Shogun. But in front of Shinsuke, she wouldn't show this side. "Disobey, and I'll kill you"—this was the most fitting attitude for Sen'emon now. And as expected, Shinsuke didn't dare to resist or scheme anymore. Forcing his weak legs to move, he stood up dejectedly. Then the screen went black, and the next second, Sen'emon stood outside Tenshukaku with Shinsuke. "Sen'emon requests an audience with the Shogun. Please inform her." Shinsuke: "..." "HAHAHAHA! This expression is killing me!" Elysia couldn't help but burst into laughter at Shinsuke's speechless expression on the screen. The live chat was also filled with laughter. "Shinsuke: So you were just bluffing earlier?" "Shinsuke: Didn't you say you didn't need to announce yourself?" "Sen'emon: It's called manners, understand? Manners!" "Sorry, I don't deserve your manners." The guard of Tenshukaku, one of the Tenryou Commission's elite, didn't laugh but spoke seriously. "The Shogun has said that Sen'emon-sama may enter Tenshukaku without announcement. Please, go ahead." Sen'emon didn't enter, instead smiling and saying, "Please inform her anyway." "Understood. Then please wait a moment, Sen'emon-sama." The guard nodded, not surprised. This conversation had happened many times before—Sen'emon always requested to be announced. And this only deepened the Tenryou Commission's respect for Sen'emon. It wasn't just awe of her strength but also respect for her propriety. No matter how strong she was, she never overstepped. No matter how favored she was by the Shogun, she never grew arrogant. Sen'emon-sama was truly a model for the world! We should all strive to emulate her. Thinking this, the guard quickly entered Tenshukaku to inform the Shogun.