Chapter 218

Beidou was trying to get Kamisato Ayaka to seize the opportunity to control the Electro Crystal market.

If done well, the Kamisato family could gain significant wealth.

Before anyone else realized the rising value of Electro Crystals, the Kamisato family would firmly control the mineral resources of Inazuma.

The reason Beidou advised Kamisato Ayaka about this was to prevent the future inflation of Electro Crystal prices.

The Kamisato family was reputable and fair.

If they controlled the mines in Inazuma, even if prices increased, they would not skyrocket to outrageous levels.

However, if the Kujou Clan or another faction got their hands on the supply, Electro Crystal prices could become exorbitantly high.

Of course, Kamisato Ayaka understood the business implications.

Thinking about this, she quickly made a decision.

"Alright!"

"I'll have someone handle this immediately."

She couldn't personally oversee the operation, as she was about to leave for Liyue with Beidou.

So, she decided to entrust this task to her brother and Thoma.

Beidou nodded and didn't say much more.

Once everything was settled, they set sail again.

After the cargo ships were loaded with Electro Crystals, Beidou gave the order to set off.

She suspected she would be making another trip back soon.

Based on the timeline, even if she returned quickly, Takumi might not have a new ship ready for her right away.

"I feel like I got tricked by that guy."

"Isn't this just forcing me to run deliveries?"

As the ship set sail, Beidou muttered to herself, puzzled.

At the same time, Kamisato Ayaka and Sayu had boarded the Crux Fleet's Alcor.

Hearing Beidou's words, Kamisato Ayaka was curious.

"Tricked?"

"Who would dare to trick Captain Beidou?"

She was intrigued.

Meanwhile, in a house near the docks, Yae Miko watched the departing ship.

For a moment, she was lost in thought.

After a sigh, she turned into a streak of lightning and disappeared.

She had recently visited the Raiden Shogun.

Upon hearing about Liyue's rapid advancements, the Shogun merely frowned before dismissing the topic.

Instead, she remained focused solely on Inazuma's stability.

This left Yae Miko feeling frustrated.

She knew her words wouldn't change the Shogun's mind.

Now, she could only hope that Kamisato Ayaka would bring meaningful change to Inazuma.

Beidou's fleet would travel next to Sumeru and Fontaine before finally returning to Liyue Harbor.

She planned to collect goods she had previously ordered from both nations.

By the time she returned to Liyue, it would likely be close to the Rite of Parting.

Perhaps Takumi's ships would be ready by then.

After these final trade trips, she planned to retire her current vessel.

She would wait for her new ship to be completed before resuming her maritime trade.

Regardless of what Takumi or Ningguang said, she was determined to wait!

Meanwhile, Takumi remained unaware of these events.

At the moment, he was focused on installing the final components on a newly built warship.

After many days of hard work, another warship was completed.

This was the second ship.

The components for the third warship had already been prepared.

Once this second warship was launched, constructing the next ones would become easier.

With improved efficiency, the third, fourth, and fifth ships would be completed even faster.

Additionally, new docks were being built to manufacture smaller warships like frigates.

By the time of the Rite of Parting, Takumi aimed to have multiple battleships prepared.

He wanted the people of Liyue to understand that even without the Archon, they could still defend their homeland.

The second warship was finally ready.

Takumi personally supervised its launch into the water.

He then summoned the Liyue Navy to conduct tests on the new vessel.

At the same time, construction on the third warship began.

By the afternoon, its framework had already taken shape.

With all the necessary components ready, assembling new ships became much easier.

In just five or six days, the next ship would be ready for launch.

The shipyard had effectively become a production line.

New warships were being built continuously.

Seeing the newly constructed warships, the navy recruits selected for training were thrilled.

They were divided into two groups to begin testing the new vessels.

The first completed warship was also deployed for trials.

As the new warships sailed off, Jiang Ji approached Takumi and said:

"Lord Takumi."

"These battleships still need names."

Hearing this, Takumi looked up at the departing warships.

After some thought, he said:

"The first ship will be called Tianquan."

"The second ship will be Yuheng."

"The third will be Kaiyang."

"The fourth, Tianshu."

"The fifth, Tianxuan."

"If we continue building more, then…"

"The sixth ship will be Fuluoguang."

"The seventh will be Dimensity."

"We'll name these warships after the Liyue Qixing."

"This represents Liyue's ultimate naval strength!"

Without hesitation, Takumi chose the names based on the Qixing.

"Uh… is this really okay?"

Jiang Ji was a little bewildered.

Were they really naming warships after the Qixing?

Takumi nodded confidently.

"There's nothing wrong with it."

"I'm sure the Archon would approve."

"Isn't that right, Rex Lapis?"

Takumi smirked as he spoke, channeling the power of the Heart of God.

He transmitted his message directly to Zhongli.

This was a new ability Takumi had recently discovered.

Although it was merely a replica of the Heart of God, he could still resonate with it effortlessly.

By sending a message to Zhongli, the former Geo Archon would undoubtedly hear it.

In fact, even if Takumi didn't contact him, Zhongli was likely observing everything from the shadows.

After all, his presence still lingered throughout Liyue.

At that moment, Zhongli, who was enjoying tea at a teahouse in Liyue Harbor, briefly paused.

Then, he simply continued drinking his tea.

A deep voice resonated from above.

"Approved."

Back at the shipyard, Takumi had barely finished speaking when Zhongli's majestic voice echoed in response.

Upon hearing this, the Qianyan Army immediately knelt in reverence.

Even Jiang Ji was overwhelmed with excitement.

He hadn't expected the Archon to personally respond.

And not only that—Zhongli had approved Takumi's decision.

Meanwhile, the Liyue Qixing themselves received the divine message.

One by one, the names of the warships appeared in their minds.

At that moment, they realized what had happened.

Warships had been named after them!