Chapter 353

Fontaine, Palais Mermonia.

Iudex office.

Neuvillette looked at the light screen in front of him and fell into thought.

"Is the sinner's dance spinning?"

"The sinner, who exactly does that refer to?"

Since the main characters of this episode do not include that Mr. Gu Chen, it means this video is likely not under his influence.

In other words, there is a very high probability that the Fontaine prophecy crisis will appear in this video!

"I hope to see Fontaine's future through this video; it would be best if there is enough time to make a response."

Neuvillette whispered, and after instructing the Melusine not to let anyone disturb him, he prepared to watch this video with full concentration.

……

Fortress of Meropide.

The Duke's office.

"The sinner's dance spinning?"

"Does it sound like a sinner dancing on a stage?"

"Ha~ interesting. I wonder how much of a connection it has to the prophecy crisis?"

Wriothesley rubbed his chin in thought and looked at the petite figure beside him, saying: "Head Nurse, what do you think of this video?"

"G?"

Sigewinne tilted her head and said softly: "I don't know. Since it is from the perspective of that Traveler, it should count as Fontaine's future, right?"

"Hmm, most likely. I wonder if my plan is perfect enough..." Wriothesley whispered.

"Duke, no need to worry~"

Sigewinne's eyes narrowed into crescent moons, and she said with a faint smile: "When that moment truly arrives, we can ask other nations for help~"

Wriothesley smiled upon hearing this, nodded, and said: "Of course, but it would be best if we could settle it through our own efforts. If we can't... we will have no choice but to ask for help. The idea that no one dies in the prophecy crisis is a state that only exists in ideals; I just hope we can preserve some sparks for Fontaine by then."

"Oh my, never mind. Let the people above water worry about these things. Miss Furina and Neuvillette should start preparing soon. Come to think of it, these two are the protagonists of this episode..."

Wriothesley smiled.

Neuvillette's pupils did not look like those of a normal person.

Wriothesley had some guesses; Neuvillette's true identity was likely far beyond everyone's expectations.

"Let's go, Head Nurse, it's lunchtime."

"Coming."

……

27

Poisson.

Spina di Rosula headquarters.

"Finally, an episode about Fontaine!"

"And it's from the Traveler's perspective, the 'Sight and Sound' series!"

"I wonder if my father's case from back then will appear in this episode? Has Fontaine's prophecy crisis been resolved?"

Navia, the current boss of Spina di Rosula, looked at the light screen before her with some anticipation.

Beside her were two men in suits; one was elderly with graying temples, and the other was very young, wearing sunglasses and looking very capable.

Melus comforted her: "Young Lady, set your mind at ease. Based on the experience of watching so many episodes, Fontaine's future will definitely be shown."

"That's right, Young Lady, don't worry. Think back to the first episode, the futures of Mondstadt, Go Go Go Liyue, and Inazuma were all shown. If it weren't for Mr. Gu Chen falling at the hands of that Raiden Shogun, perhaps after passing through Sumeru and reaching Fontaine, all the mysteries would have had answers!"

"And for this 'Sight and Sound' series, I believe we will definitely be able to see the final result!"

Silver's confident voice made Navia feel much more at ease. She then said: "Have everyone stand by at all times. It's best to start making preparations at the first sign of trouble."

"Yes! Young Lady!" Melus and Silver bowed to receive their orders.

……

House of the Hearth. (The Fatui orphanage in Fontaine)

The Fourth of the Fatui Harbingers, "The Knave" Arlecchino, was sitting on a stool, her eyes narrowing slightly as she looked at the information on the light screen.

This rational and elegant female Harbinger thought for a moment before saying: "It seems that after Signora and Childe, it is our turn to be exposed."

Beside her, Lyney, Lynette, and Freminet stood respectfully. Lyney spoke up: "Father, we don't need to be too pessimistic, right? After all, what we are currently doing is also to resolve Fontaine's prophecy crisis."

"One must make complete preparations for everything." Arlecchino did not say much more, only adding: "Slow down the plan slightly and observe the changes brought about by the video. If that Miss Furina and the Chief Justice Mr. Neuvillette also take action because of the video, then provide appropriate help if interests do not conflict."

Lyney immediately bowed: "Understood, Father."

He understood what was in his father's heart.

Arlecchino was a Fontaine native, having grown up in this orphanage since she was a child. She knew that after a fierce conflict a few years ago, Arlecchino took power and gained the Tsaritsa's recognition, replacing the previous Harbinger.

It was precisely because she herself was from Fontaine that Arlecchino was very concerned about the prophecy crisis.

"If I can use help to exchange for a Gnosis... could I avoid some bloody conflicts?"

Lyney pondered in his heart.

Everyone was a fellow group member who often popped up in the same chat group; he did not want to have any conflict with them.

Huh?

Up until now, the Gnosis... seems to have no use anymore, right?

The Tsaritsa's noble ideal was not a secret among the Fatui. Although it was still unclear what exactly collecting the Gnosis was for, judging by the current situation, the Tsaritsa was likely abandoning her plan as well, right?

……

Palais Mermonia, top floor.

Furina sat at a small table by the window, on which sat a small cake that had just come out of the oven not long ago.

She was in no mood to enjoy it.

She raised her right hand, and water flowed within her gloved palm.

One moment it was water, the next it turned into a wisp of breeze, then it changed into flames, and finally, it dissipated as Furina clenched her fist.

Furina, staring at these changes, felt somewhat dazed.

The number of people on Teyvat who could cultivate the Great Expansion Scripture was not small. As far as she knew, the two bodyguards beside the current boss of Spina di Rosula, a young lady named Navia, were cultivating the Great Expansion Scripture.

Furina had asked Neuvillette about it, and sure enough, those who could successfully cultivate the Great Expansion Scripture were, without exception, people with clear hearts and excellent character.

But why could she do it too?

Furina knew better than anyone that she was just an "actress."

She played the Hydro Archon Focalors like a stage actress; it would be no exaggeration to say she was fooling the people of Fontaine.

Although she was very clear about her ultimate goal in playing the Hydro Archon Focalors, could such deceptive behavior still allow one to cultivate the Great Expansion Scripture?

Even... her rate of progress was much higher than others.

"Has the Great Expansion Scripture accepted me?"

"Oh my, thinking about this gives me such a headache..."

Furina shook her head to cast away those thoughts, looked through the open window at the Fontaine Court, which was full of prosperity, technology, and high aesthetic civilization, and whispered: "At least with this power... I should be able to protect them better, right...?"

……

[Transcendental Group Chat]

[Kaeya]: The first episode of the "Sight and Sound" series! Starting in five minutes!! (Klee? That's you!)

[Mona]: An astrologist's intuition tells me that something big is going to happen in Fontaine! If I remember correctly, Fontaine has always had a prophecy, right? It seems to say: All Fontaine people are born carrying sin, and no matter how much the nation of justice, Fontaine, conducts trials, it cannot be washed away. Until one day, Fontaine's sea level will begin to rise, and the people carrying sin will gradually be submerged by seawater... In the end, everyone will dissolve in the sea, leaving only the Hydro Archon herself weeping on the throne. Only then will the sins of the Fontaine people be washed away.

[Paimon]: No, wait, @[Lyney], I can understand that rising sea levels will drown people, but what does "dissolve" mean? Did you Fontaine people commit a heavenly crime? (Paimon? Surprised)

[Lyney]: I don't know either. (Shrugs)

[Sustainer of Heavenly Principles]: In a sense, it is indeed a heavenly crime.

[Neuvillette]:?

[Navia]: Ah? Did we Fontaine people really commit a heavenly crime? (Paimon? Surprised)

[Clorinde]:……

[Arlecchino]:……

[Sigewinne]: G? What kind of crime would make the people of Fontaine carry sin for generations and be unable to wash it away? (Nahida? Curious)

[Navia]: Regarding this prophecy, everyone has different opinions. At first, we thought it was fake, but in recent years, the sea level has indeed been rising. (Yaoyao? Giving up)

[Shikanoin Heizou]: I suddenly have a question.

[Navia]: Please go ahead.

[Shikanoin Heizou]: Given Fontaine's terrain, if the sea level rises... where does this seawater come from? Also, if Fontaine is submerged, this excess seawater will definitely spread to other nations... This doesn't look like a crisis for Fontaine; it looks like the whole of Teyvat is flooding! (Shikanoin Heizou? Realizing)

[Kaeya]: Holy crap?!