"Captain Fengyi, Lady Kokomi has ordered that if she sees you return, you are to be informed immediately to proceed to the library to find her..."
At this moment, a soldier of the Resistance stepped forward and reported respectfully.
"Alright, I'll head there now. Although our war with the Shogunate army is over, don't let your guard down too much. After all, our enemies are not just the Shogunate army, but also the monsters lurking around the islands and those ill-intentioned Fatui soldiers..."
Seeing that the Resistance soldiers seemed a bit too relaxed, Fengyi promptly issued a reminder.
"Understood, Captain Fengyi!"
Upon hearing this, the Resistance soldier immediately stood at attention, saluted, and respectfully watched Fengyi depart.
"As expected of Captain Fengyi. Even though the war is won, she hasn't relaxed. No wonder she's so trusted by Lady Kokomi..."
"Yeah, tell the brothers not to get too complacent. We need to stay vigilant at all times. Don't disappoint Captain Fengyi and Lady Kokomi."
Through her example, Captain Fengyi's actions made them suddenly realize.
Fengyi, following the soldier's reminder, arrived at the Watatsumi Island library.
As soon as she entered, she found Kokomi frowning behind her desk, seemingly troubled by some issue.
"Fengyi, welcome back."
Kokomi heard footsteps approaching, looked up, and saw Fengyi. A joyful smile bloomed on her face.
The furrowed brows from the previous moment instantly relaxed upon seeing Fengyi, and the smile in her eyes was undeniable.
"Kokomi, what is it you wanted to see me about?"
Fengyi found a stool and sat down, looking at the gentle and lovely Kokomi.
"Well, this morning I suddenly received news that the Electro Archon has announced to Inazuma the cancellation of the Vision Hunt Decree and the Sakoku Decree... This news is too sudden. In just one night, she could change her mind. There must be some hidden secret behind this. Do you know anything, Fengyi?"
Kokomi looked directly into Fengyi's eyes, recalling that Fengyi had quietly left after she fell asleep last night.
And then this morning, the Electro Archon canceled the Vision Hunt Decree...
Was this a coincidence?
Kokomi didn't think it was a coincidence. Fengyi must have played a very important role in this.
This was a woman's intuition!
Therefore, although Kokomi asked in a questioning tone, her words were filled with a sense of certainty.
"I promised you I would try my best to persuade the Electro Archon to cancel the Vision Hunt Decree. I tried to reason with her last night, and I didn't expect it to actually work!"
Fengyi smiled faintly.
Her original intention was to expose Kujou Takayuki's crimes and prevent him from escaping to Snezhnaya. Who knew that such a series of events would follow.
However, the outcome was good. She successfully persuaded Ei to cancel the Vision Hunt Decree and the Sakoku Decree, allowing Inazuma to return to normal operations.
"Thank you, Fengyi. Although you say it so easily, it must have been very difficult, right?"
Kokomi was touched by Fengyi's sincerity and how much she valued her promise. A warmth spread through her heart.
A man who keeps his promises is always the most charming, no matter the time.
Kokomi felt the warmth and weight of Fengyi's feelings, as she had risked danger to persuade the Electro Archon for her sake.
How should she reciprocate such feelings?
Kokomi's face suddenly flushed as she vaguely imagined something significant.
"It wasn't easy..."
Fengyi sighed slightly. Ei had forced her to use her "Golden Bear Paw" last night, which was incredibly formidable.
If she hadn't had extensive combat experience, she might have been defeated long ago.
"Alright, let's not dwell on that. Kokomi, when I first came in, I noticed you were frowning. Is there something troubling you? If it's convenient, you can tell me. Perhaps I can offer some insight from a different perspective..."
If Kokomi continued to pry, she might reveal something, so Fengyi decided to change the subject.
"Mm, there are indeed some matters that require careful consideration, but they are not particularly troublesome..."
Kokomi smiled slightly at Fengyi's concern.
"The Resistance was formed to counter the Vision Hunt Decree. Now that it's canceled, there's no longer a need to maintain so many soldiers. The army's numbers need to be reduced to help the people resume production. My idea is to retain about half of the soldiers to maintain the 'Special Operations Unit' and support various teams. The other half will be reassigned to tasks such as patrolling, construction, and farming..."
Kokomi didn't treat Fengyi as an outsider and directly shared her plans.
"That sounds excellent. Maintaining an excessive military force not only consumes a vast amount of resources but also slows down the recovery of civilian production. After winning the war, demilitarization is absolutely necessary..."
Fengyi nodded in agreement, acknowledging this as a principle that has been followed since ancient times.
When soldiers are dismissed and sent home, Liu Bang, at the beginning of the Western Han Dynasty, implemented measures to demobilize soldiers and return them to farming to stabilize social order and restore agricultural production, which was one of the measures to stabilize the agricultural economy.
Including her country in her past life, which had implemented a 'million-strong demobilization', the principle was the same.
"I wish all the Resistance soldiers were as farsighted as you. I asked Gorou to secretly gather opinions from the soldiers, and the vast majority of them don't want to be assigned to construction work. They want to continue fighting on the front lines, alas..."
Kokomi sighed helplessly. This drive among the soldiers was a good thing during wartime, as it could strengthen their will. However, in peacetime, it became an obstacle to reform.
"Don't worry, I'll help with this. What we need to do is publicize the importance of developing agricultural production, let the soldiers know that labor is glorious, and this glory is no less than supporting the battle..."
Fengyi stepped forward, took Kokomi's small hand, and said with a smile.
This was essentially the psychological imbalance caused by the after-effects of war. To the Resistance soldiers, becoming farmers who worked the land seemed inferior, and they would feel ashamed when facing comrades who performed combat missions in the future.
This kind of psychology was widespread, and the key was how to dispel this imbalance through propaganda.
"Thank you, Fengyi. With your help, I feel much relieved."
Kokomi allowed Fengyi to hold her small hand. The tingling sensation quickly spread through her body, making her feel a little restless.
"By the way, Fengyi, this is a letter of invitation for peace talks sent by Kujou Sara, inviting me to attend post-war peace talks in three days. I hope nothing goes wrong then..."
Kokomi pushed the letter on the desk towards Fengyi.
This negotiation was crucial for the future development of Watatsumi Island, and its importance was self-evident.