Genshin Impact: Transmigrated as Furina's Second Personality

Some might argue that Raiden Ei's pursuit of eternity stems from her love for Inazuma and its people.

It's precisely because she doesn't want Inazuma to suffer loss or face destruction that she established eternity. Even if her methods are flawed, her intentions are pure—she loves her citizens.

But intentions alone are meaningless.

Take the God of Storms Decarabian, for example.

He genuinely provided the people with a haven amidst the snowstorms.

His decision to assign and fix every person's role wasn't intended to restrict their freedom but to ensure that everyone fulfilled their duties, allowing the city to function smoothly in such harsh conditions.

From his perspective, the wind wall protected the people from the elements, and assigning roles ensured the city's survival.

But to the people of Mondstadt, the wind wall was a prison restricting their freedom.

Having their roles predetermined at birth? That meant their fates were decided from the moment they were born.

Imagine being born within the wind wall.

From birth, you've never seen the world outside. Your destiny is dictated by the king on the throne—you're destined to spend your life tightening screws in a factory.

Wouldn't you want to see what lies beyond the wall? Wouldn't you feel your fate was stifled? Wouldn't you want to rebel?

This is reality.

Even if Decarabian acted out of goodwill, he was too naive and underestimated human nature.

He was also too arrogant. After creating the city and providing the people with a refuge, he sat atop his high tower, enjoying their worship, no longer listening to their desires or recognizing that those desires could change.

He believed that his accomplishment of creating a sanctuary in the storm was enough to ensure eternal worship.

But the truth is, humans will not revere a god who no longer serves them.

Initially, Decarabian enjoyed the people's worship. However, when he stopped addressing their desires, he naturally lost their respect.

The current state of Inazuma mirrors this situation.

The Electro Archon protected the people during times of chaos, led them to victory, built Inazuma City, and safeguarded the nation for centuries—achievements of great merit.

But Raiden Ei overlooked humanity's innate desire to progress.

By summoning thunderstorms to seal off Inazuma, issuing the Sakoku Decree to isolate the nation, and suppressing innovation within its borders, she stifled the people's aspirations for a better future.

How is this different from Decarabian's use of storms to isolate the outside world?

It's like being in a relationship. At the start, you may deeply love the other person and be incredibly tolerant of them.

But every time they act out unreasonably, your resentment builds, and your love for them diminishes. When their outbursts accumulate and your love for them reaches zero, you stop tolerating them. The result? A falling-out.

The God of Storms Decarabian experienced this, and so did Raiden Ei.

Their accomplishments in protecting the people were undeniably significant, earning them the people's reverence.

But as they stopped listening to the people's desires and implemented policies that harmed the populace, that reverence slowly eroded until it culminated in rebellion.

Felina fixed her gaze on Yae Miko. "Recently, the resistance forces on Watatsumi Island, rallying under the banner of fighting for the people's wishes, have risen against the Shogunate. Isn't that evidence enough?"

In the game's story, Raiden Shogun's Vision Hunt Decree, which sought to confiscate Visions, drove many Inazumans to join the resistance on Watatsumi Island, openly defying the Raiden Shogun.

Some might question why such a large-scale rebellion erupted when the Traveler arrived in Inazuma. By then, only around 100 Visions had been confiscated under the Vision Hunt Decree, including Thoma's.

If you consider those affected—say each Vision-bearer had two children, one partner, and four elders in their family, that's eight people affected per confiscation.

Multiplying 8 by 100 means only about 800 people were directly impacted.

How could such a relatively small group spark a nationwide civil war, with people willing to rebel against a god?

The truth is simple: the people of Inazuma couldn't survive anymore.

Since Raiden Ei began her pursuit of eternity, Raiden Shogun's policies had grown increasingly oppressive.

In the game, even a tea vendor who innovatively added dango to milk worried that his small act of creativity might disrupt eternity and land him in prison.

This alone reflects how stifling everyday life in Inazuma had become.

Casually discussing aspirations for the future could be seen as threatening eternity.

Improving farming tools or seeds, or altering agricultural practices, might be deemed disruptive to eternity.

Even writing something creative could be considered a challenge to eternity.

After the Sakoku Decree was implemented, Inazuma's seafood, specialties, and minerals could no longer be exported.

Likewise, foreign imports of essential goods such as grain, fabric, and toys were cut off.

As a maritime island nation surrounded by the sea, Inazuma had limited arable land. Much of it was polluted, leaving little space for farming. They were already unable to achieve self-sufficiency in food production.

With the Sakoku Decree in place, there were no grain imports. How were the people supposed to eat?

How many jobs were lost? How many livelihoods were destroyed? How many people were left without a way to survive?

Why are there so many pirates and ronin in Inazuma?

Because people have no other way to survive. Many are forced to turn to robbery and looting as a means of livelihood.

And with the increase in piracy, public order deteriorates further, creating a more oppressive atmosphere among the people of Inazuma.

Raiden Ei's pursuit of extreme eternity has touched every aspect of the daily lives of the Inazuman populace.

Inazuman society is blanketed by an atmosphere of repression, and the people's grievances have reached a boiling point.

When survival becomes impossible, what choice do they have?

On the surface, Inazuma's civil war appears to have been sparked by the Vision Hunt Decree, but in truth, the decree is merely the fuse.

This fuse ignited the long-suppressed dissatisfaction and resentment of the populace.

The Watatsumi Island resistance's slogan of "fighting for the people's wishes" isn't just about opposing the Vision Hunt Decree.

The reality is, Vision bearers are a small minority. Out of the 100 Visions confiscated, how much does this truly affect the majority of Inazumans?

Inazumans have been living under intense oppression for years due to Raiden Ei's pursuit of eternity. They want to survive, to live better lives, and to be respected by their god.

Thus, when the resistance on Watatsumi Island rallied under the banner of "fighting for the people's wishes," countless individuals, struggling to make ends meet, responded to the call.

The inability to survive is the true root cause of Inazuma's civil war—not the confiscation of 100 Visions.

After all, if I could peacefully farm my land, why would I risk my life to join a rebellion against a god over someone else's Vision?

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"Gods are born from the wishes of people. When a god ceases to heed the wishes of their people, those wishes inevitably give rise to new gods who will take their place."

"This was true for the God of Storms Decarabian, and it's equally true for the growing resistance movement."

"Raiden Shogun's divine authority is immense, and perhaps this civil war won't shake her position. But it has made one thing abundantly clear: the people of Inazuma yearn to move forward, and they are deeply dissatisfied with the status quo."

"Undoubtedly, Raiden Shogun's current policies are fundamentally at odds with the desires of her people."

Felina locked eyes with Yae Miko. "The people's dissatisfaction is evident, and the seeds of rebellion have already been sown. Raiden Shogun may be powerful, but she is still a god. Can she truly kill every dissatisfied person?"

"If all her subjects were dead, would she still be a god?"

"As a god, if she refuses to change, the wishes of the people will inevitably summon a new god to replace her."

Felina's eyes gleamed with conviction. "So, Guuji Yae, do you wish for your Archon to become the next Decarabian?"

When Felina finished speaking, Yae Miko raised her head to meet her gaze. She saw a look of unshakable confidence and composure in Felina's eyes.

It was the kind of look that suggested Felina had already discerned how important Raiden Ei was to Yae Miko—and that she was certain Yae Miko would agree to the deal.

But Yae Miko, ever shrewd and cunning, disliked the feeling of being cornered or fully grasped by another.

Yae Miko furrowed her brows and spoke, "What if I refuse this deal?"

As soon as the words left her mouth, Felina's expression shifted. Her brows arched, and her eyes gleamed sharply, exuding the aura of a true strategist and leader.

She fixed her piercing gaze on Yae Miko and spoke with intensity, "The reason I've come to negotiate with you is because I respect Raiden Shogun."

"But if you refuse this deal, I won't hesitate to respond to the wishes of the Inazuman people myself and become the god who replaces her!"

"Believe me, I have the power to do so. And I have no qualms about accepting the faith of an entire nation."

"But if it comes to that, the damage to Inazuma will be immense, and your Archon, as the defeated ruler, will face a most unfortunate fate."

Her words hung in the air. Yae Miko's eyes flickered with surprise.

She hadn't expected the Hydro Archon to have such audacity.

Yet, she had no doubts about the truth of Felina's statement. Inazuma was indeed a powder keg, ready to explode at the slightest spark.

If a powerful god were to step forward and rally the people, Yae Miko had no doubt that the populace would rise en masse in rebellion.

At that point, the situation would spiral beyond recovery. Raiden Shogun's divine authority would be utterly dismantled, and as a "tyrant" who ignored her people's wishes, Raiden Ei's downfall would be inevitable.

Considering this, Yae Miko let out a long sigh.

It was only now that she fully grasped the depth of the Hydro Archon's knowledge.

Felina had clearly mastered the intricacies of Inazuma's current state. She understood Raiden Ei's position and Yae Miko's own concerns and thoughts, leaving no room for doubt.

"At this point, I must admit, Hydro Archon, you have entirely grasped my weaknesses."

"The facts prove that working with you is my best choice."

"For the sake of saving my Archon, I am willing to cooperate. So, what must I do?"

Felina's sharp aura faded, replaced by a warm smile. "Thank you for your understanding, Guuji Yae. To show my sincerity, I'll restate my position."

"I have no desire to claim Inazuma for myself, and I deeply respect the Raiden Shogun."

"My only goal here is to acquire the Gnosis through negotiation."

"You will give me the Electro Gnosis, and in return, I will help you save Raiden Ei and resolve Inazuma's current turmoil."

"What I need you to do is simple—you must become the leader of the resistance."

"Stand with the people and lead the resistance forces against Raiden Shogun. Defeat her. Wake her up!"

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