Chapter 818: Focalors

(PS: I just realized I wrote the previous part wrong; the death sentence hasn't been passed on the Hydro Archon yet! So, that giant sea-blue sword shouldn't be above Focalors' head!)

The author has already corrected it, though it might need some time to cache!)

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Fontaine, Opéra Epiclese.

After formally getting to know one another, the three of them fell into silence.

Furina and Neuvillette didn't know how to start the conversation.

After all, they knew far too little.

As for Focalors, she felt the matters at hand were too complex and didn't know how to express them.

For a time, the scene fell into sudden silence.

Before arriving, none of the three had expected such a situation.

A moment later, Focalors was the first to break the stillness.

"I really didn't expect to meet you both in such a way~"

"At the very least, this scene wasn't in my original plan."

Looking at the two before her, her expression was filled with emotion.

In her plan, she would have met Neuvillette at most at the very last moment.

Hearing this, Neuvillette took the opportunity to ask the many doubts that had been troubling his heart.

"So, what exactly is your plan?"

"And what is the situation with Lady Furina?"

"Was inviting me to Fontaine part of your plan?"

"Hmm..."

"So many questions, it really is a bit difficult to answer~"

"How should I put this..."

Upon hearing this, Focalors tapped her finger against her head, feeling a bit of a headache.

Then, she shook her head gently.

"How about this!"

"Let's listen to the light screen's review first!"

"I will provide supplements on the side afterward!"

"A third-party perspective combined with a subjective one might help you understand more clearly."

"Very well!"

Neuvillette nodded.

This was indeed a good method.

At this moment, Furina suggested with a grin.

"Since we're watching the light screen, how can we do it without afternoon tea?"

"Wait for me!"

Saying this, she ran to her room in the Opéra Epiclese to search.

In the past, she had left behind quite a few snacks and drinks after coming here.

Now, they would come in handy.

Soon, Furina ran back, clutching a large pile of desserts.

Neuvillette and Focalors couldn't help but feel a mix of amusement and helplessness at the sight.

It was possible!

This was very Furina!

But it had to be said, the suggestion was indeed very tempting!

Afterward, the three found seats and continued watching the light screen.

……

Villa.

Luo Chen seemed to sense the shock, confusion, and anticipation of the people of Teyvat.

So, he stopped keeping them in suspense and continued with a smile.

"Why is Furina a human and not the Hydro Archon?"

"How could a human serve as a god on the divine throne for five hundred years?"

"Where is the true Hydro Archon, Focalors, right now?"

"I believe all the viewers must have many questions in their hearts right now."

"In fact, the root of all this stems from that prophecy in Fontaine!"

"Do not be anxious, everyone; please listen as I provide my slow review."

"For now, let us follow the usual practice and briefly introduce the background of these three."

"Egeria, the first Hydro Archon of Fontaine!"

"She once stole the water of the Primordial Sea and transformed her own vassals, the Oceanids, into humans."

"Finally, during the Cataclysm of Khaenri'ah five hundred years ago, she fell in the Sea of Amrita in Sumeru."

"Focalors, the second Hydro Archon of Fontaine in actual practice!"

"Furina, the second Hydro Archon of Fontaine in the public eye!"

"She is also the Queen of All Waters, All People, and All Laws!"

"Deeply loved by the people of Fontaine!"

"Compared to Inazuma and Sumeru, the situation among the gods of Fontaine is quite complex."

"Inazuma's Baal and Beelzebul are twin sisters!"

"Sumeru's Buer and Nahida,"

"The former is the incarnation of Irminsul, and the latter is the purest branch of Irminsul."

"Same origin, but different individuals!"

"As for Fontaine..."

"Focalors' true identity is one of the many Oceanid vassals of the first Hydro Archon, Egeria!"

"And Furina is the personality separated by Focalors!"

"Yes, a personality!"

"For certain reasons, after Focalors succeeded to the divine throne, she separated her divinity from her personality."

"Among them, the personality is the current Hydro Archon in the public eye, Furina!"

"However, other than being able to live a long time, there is no difference between her and other humans."

"Therefore, she is essentially a human."

"But after all, Furina was separated from the second Hydro Archon."

"In a sense, calling her the Hydro Archon is not a problem."

"Regarding this point, it depends on the viewers' own thoughts."

"To summarize, Focalors has a distinction between divinity and personality."

"Strictly speaking, the two combined are the true second Hydro Archon, Focalors!"

"But now, these two are separate individuals!"

"For the sake of convenience in distinguishing them,"

"Henceforth, the divinity will be referred to as Focalors, while the personality will remain Furina!"

……

Hearing this content from the light screen, the people of Teyvat suddenly realized the truth.

So that's how it was!

Lady Furina was not simply a human pretending to be a god.

Rather, she was the personality of the Hydro Archon herself!