The Overlord of Teyvat: Genshin Impact x Overlord crossover

Part 25

The harbor of Ritou was alive with activity as the sound of marching boots echoed against the wooden docks. A fleet of ships, their sails adorned with the emblem of the Shogun, swayed gently in the breeze. Soldiers disembarked in organized ranks, their armor gleaming under the pale light of the moon. The rhythmic clang of their steps reverberated through the town, causing merchants and travelers alike to halt and watch with wary eyes.

Among the soldiers, a formation of samurai parted their ranks, creating a path for a single figure. She strode forward with purpose, her presence commanding respect and fear in equal measure.

Kujou Sara, the General of the Tenryou Commission, stood tall and imposing. Her short, raven-black hair framed a face of sharp, cold beauty. Her golden eyes gleamed with an unwavering determination, and her pale skin, almost ethereal under the moonlight, contrasted starkly with the dark hues of her armor. Her wing-like adornments fluttered slightly as if echoing her resolute march.

Behind her, the soldiers snapped to attention, their movements precise and disciplined. Kujou Sara's reputation preceded her—a loyal and unyielding enforcer of the Shogun's will. She had recently sailed from Yashiori Island, where the fires of civil war raged between the Shogun's army and the Sangonomiya Resistance.

The war had been grueling. For months, the Shogun's forces had launched relentless assaults on the Watatsumi Island rebels, seeking to crush the rebellion in the name of eternal order. Yet, despite their superior numbers and resources, the Resistance had proven a formidable opponent. Their intimate knowledge of the terrain and the leadership of Sangonomiya Kokomi, their divine priestess and strategist, had allowed them not only to hold their ground but to counterattack with precision and devastating impact.

Kujou Sara's arrival in Ritou was not a casual visit. Supplies were desperately needed for the ongoing war effort. The tides of battle could shift on the strength of their logistics, and the Shogun's army could not afford another setback.

As Sara reached the center of the town, her voice cut through the tense silence like a blade. "Prepare the shipments immediately. Time is of the essence, and delays will not be tolerated."

A group of merchants hastily bowed, scrambling to fulfill her orders. Even the local officials, who usually carried themselves with an air of authority, lowered their heads in submission.

Sara turned her sharp gaze toward one of her officers. "Ensure that these supplies reach the frontlines without incident. If the Resistance intercepts them, heads will roll."

"Yes, General!" the officer responded, saluting crisply before hurrying to oversee the preparations.

Despite her calm exterior, Sara's mind churned with thoughts of the war. The Resistance's resilience had been unexpected, and the battles on Yashiori Island were becoming increasingly brutal. Each day brought new challenges, and while she did not doubt the Shogun's ultimate victory, she could not shake the nagging feeling that the conflict was becoming a test of endurance rather than strategy.

The hum of activity in Ritou was briefly interrupted as a samurai approached Kujou Sara, his footsteps hesitant but purposeful. He stopped a respectful distance away, bowing deeply before speaking.

"General Sara, I bring urgent news."

Sara turned her sharp, golden gaze on him, her expression unreadable. "Speak."

The samurai straightened, his voice steady despite the pressure of addressing the feared General. "Rumors have reached us that a group of outlanders has defied the Sakoku Decree and left Ritou for Narukami Island."

Sara's brow furrowed slightly. "And what concern is this to the Tenryou Commission? We are here for the war effort. The authorities of Ritou should handle such violations."