Chapter 596

Until now.

This emotion was no longer in a budding state, but had grown into a towering tree.

It was just that Gu Chen's attitude remained unclear.

Just as Yae Miko said, he didn't take initiative and didn't express refusal.

"What exactly does he mean...?"

Furina didn't understand.

Clearly, he had already seen through her, yet he still didn't show much.

If he really disliked her, he should have expressed refusal, but he clearly had no intention of refusing.

Furina patted her head, staring blankly at the bright moon outside the window.

The Sect Leader's wives were all in a group giving her ideas, which undoubtedly gave her a shot in the arm.

But this suddenly increased confidence was still not enough to carry out Guizhong's terrible idea.

At least for now, she still couldn't make such a choice.

It was really a bit...

"Oh my, so annoying..."

Furina pulled up the quilt to cover herself.

Anyway, there was still all of tomorrow, so she should still have a chance, right?

【Paimon】: Why did Furina stop talking?

【Yae Miko】: Maybe she really went to crawl into bed. (Yae Miko? Smirk)

【Zhongli】: Generally speaking, it feels unlikely. People usually have wishful thinking until the last moment. Maybe only when the Sect Leader is about to leave Fontaine will she make up her mind. (Zhongli? Drinking tea)

【Lumine】: In any case, the strategist has already given the plan. Whether she implements it or not depends on herself.

【Paimon】: Let's play cards, let's play cards!

【Venti】: @【Zhongli】 @【Azhdaha】 Come here quickly to play cards with me. Whoever loses has to pay to treat everyone tomorrow!

【Zhongli】: No money, hiding.

【Azhdaha】: Sleeping. (Snore, snore)

The next day.

After breakfast.

Neuvillette's office.

"The notifications have all been sent out. The Opéra Epiclese will definitely be overcrowded today. We must pay attention to safety issues."

"Notify everyone in the general group chats more, don't go to the opera house anymore; you can also watch the live broadcast online."

"Also, is Ms. Furina awake?"

Neuvillette asked.

A Melusine named Sedene shook her head: "Probably not, shall I go call her?"

"No rush then." Neuvillette shook his head.

Gu Chen glanced at the time; it wasn't even seven o'clock yet.

Ten o'clock was the so-called official procedure, where Furina would officially step down as the Hydro Archon and hand over all affairs to Neuvillette.

Then there would be Lyney and the others' magic show, as well as programs prepared by various theater troupes.

Today could be described as grand; at least in the history of the opera house, there had never been a situation where all the time was fully booked like today.

Gu Chen also expressed great anticipation; for him, this was probably like watching the Spring Festival Gala on-site, and these programs were the kind that were worth looking forward to.

Time reached eight-thirty.

Furina, who was sleeping in, was woken up.

After a hurried breakfast, Gu Chen, Focalors, Furina, Neuvillette, and others boarded the Aquabus.

They needed to go to the opera house early to prepare, and Neuvillette started speeding the boat again.

Upon arriving at the opera house, it was indeed overcrowded.

"Ms. Furina, you still need to go backstage to prepare." Neuvillette reminded.

Furina yawned and said, "I know, I know!"

Entering the opera house through a special passage, the opera house was very quiet.

Seeing everyone arrive, Lyney waved and said, "We are completely ready on our side!"

"Good." Neuvillette nodded.

Focalors said with a smile, "Furina is the opening act, go prepare quickly~"

Furina entered the backstage to get busy; in fact, it wasn't she herself who was busy.

And Gu Chen had already been taken to the VIP seats by Neuvillette.

The VIP seats were high up, a distance from the stage, just right for watching the performance.

Arriving at the seats and sitting down, Gu Chen looked around and saw many familiar faces.

Zhongli, Venti, Azhdaha, Arlecchino, and others were all people of extraordinary status and could naturally enter early through special passages.

After nodding and greeting them, the area below soon became lively as the citizens of Fontaine began to enter.

Gu Chen saw several members of the Gardes standing in specific positions below and near the VIP seats; they should be responsible for the live broadcast to the general group.

Neuvillette sat in the middle, in the best position, live-streaming to the Extraordinary Group chat.

From the Sustainer down to the commoners, everyone was considered.

【Extraordinary Group Chat】

【Paimon】: This time it's really exceptionally grand. All the people of Fontaine are looking forward to it, and people from the six nations of the mortal world are also watching through the live broadcast. I wonder if Furina will be nervous? (Worried)

【His Royal Highness】: Even the Abyss Order is watching.

【Enjou (The Pyro Lector from Enkanomiya)】: Starting at ten o'clock, right? Already starting to look forward to it.

【Furina】: Hmph, I won't be nervous. (Paimon? A piece of cake)

【Xia Luodi】: On-site! The magnificent and grand finale of Lady Furina, the Hydro Archon, is about to begin! Will there be a chance to find Lady Furina for an exclusive interview later? (Venti? Expectant starry eyes)

Exclusive interview?

Wouldn't that delay some time?

Furina knew very clearly that today was the last day, and she didn't seem to have any time to waste, so she politely declined Xia Luodi's exclusive interview.

【Furina】: Let's talk about it tomorrow. Also, it's five minutes until I go on stage. Saying I'm not nervous... but all of Teyvat can see, so I'm still a little bit nervous, just a little bit!

【Dori】: After a while, you won't be a big star in Fontaine anymore, but a big star in Teyvat! I don't even dare to imagine how much money I'd make if I sold products endorsed by Ms. Furina! (Mona? It's Mora)

【Paimon】: A wave of getting rich!

【Gu Chen】: It's starting.

The lights in the auditorium went out, leaving only the spotlight on the stage bright.

The curtain slowly opened, and Furina's figure appeared under the gaze of countless eyes.

Looking at the pairs of expectant eyes, Furina herself felt a bit emotional.

If it had developed according to the original trajectory, should her own finale have been lonely?

Fortunately, she had long since deviated from the original trajectory.

Now, this magnificent and grand finale belonged to her!

"Welcome to the Opéra Epiclese!"

Furina spoke, and at this moment she became that version of herself playing the Hydro Archon again.

Her voice was high-pitched, and every gesture was filled with the majesty and arrogance of a god.

Immediately after, her temperament changed drastically.

The radiance of the god seemed to fade from her body, leaving only Furina, the human girl.

The spotlight enveloped Furina.

She was not afraid, did not feel any sense of being watched, nor did she feel any malicious gazes.

At this moment, there was only enjoyment, only relaxation.

She didn't give a speech like she did when she first took the stage to announce she was the Hydro Archon, but instead danced lightly, silently telling her own story.

The audience below watched all this, silently sending their blessings.

Furina the Hydro Archon had become a thing of the past, but Furina the big star still existed, so there was no need to be sad; just bless this girl who bore loneliness and pain.

【Zhongli】: Generally speaking, the emotions contained in the dance are more powerful than words!