Chapter 52

【Pope, Pope...】

【If you don't mention Su Bai for a day, you, Clorinde, can't live, can you?】

【And, why did you grow so big?】

【Hehe...】

【The Pope likes big things, right?】

【A thousand grievances in the heart.】

【Furina still smiled and said, "Understood. I will give that Traveler a grand welcome ceremony when the time comes."】

Furina's inner thoughts instantly resonated with all the women of Teyvat.

Even, they unconsciously lowered their heads and took a look.

Some people immediately burst into tears with a "Wah".

Even Lumine's gaze unconsciously dropped down.

Fortunately, the valley was very obvious.

She looked up at Furina again.

Her eyes held a secret joy, and she let out a sigh of relief.

The live broadcast room.

Clorinde: "Fu... Furina... you..."

Furina: "What's wrong? That was just my inner thoughts from a past life. Is it not allowed to speak the truth?"

Yae Miko: "I admit defeat. In Inazuma, I'm afraid only the General can compete with her."

Raiden Shogun: "Miko, what happened?"

Sangonomiya Kokomi: "....."

Kamisato Ayaka: "....."

Kujou Sara: "It's fine, General. She must be drunk."

Lisa: "Your Inazuma is no good. In Mondstadt, Eula, Rosaria, and Noelle all have the strength to fight."

Eula: "Hey, Lisa, what are you saying? Don't talk nonsense..."

Ningguang: "In that case, we of Liyue..."

Keqing: "Ningguang, please watch your words."

Ningguang: "Is that so? That's a pity. There are not a few people in Liyue who can fight."

【The next day at dusk.】

【Lumine and Paimon finally arrived in Fontaine.】

【"What, you want to see the Hydro Archon?"】

【"That's too simple. Just go to the Opera House. The Hydro Archon, my lord Furina, bathes in the Opera House every day."】

【"That is her greatest hobby."】

【"No, I think they want to chat one-on-one face-to-face with the Hydro Archon. In that case, you have to book in advance, and it depends on whether my lord Furina has a schedule."】

【Lumine and Paimon looked slightly surprised.】

【Having experienced four nations.】

【This was the first time they had encountered such a busy god.】

【"Is the Hydro Archon usually very busy?" Paimon touched her small head: "Wanting to see her requires an appointment. Isn't she always in the Opera House?"】

【"No."】

【"The Hydro Archon, my lord Furina, almost never attends to the nation's political affairs. It's hard to get an appointment simply because she is popular, just like..."】

【"A big star."】

【"More or less. You can also understand it as... a mascot..."】

【"Hey, no matter what, she is our god. Speaking like that is too blunt."】

【"True. After all, facing an outsider traveler, saying this, if someone hears it, you might be arrested by my lord Neuvillette."】

【"Haha, don't worry about that. Although our Fontaine laws have many articles, talking bad about the Hydro Archon won't be convicted."】

【"..."】

Arataki Itto: "Ma... mascot..."

Kuki Shinobu: "Even our boss is shocked."

Lisa: "A mascot, huh..."

Jean: "I have heard of the name of Fontaine's highest judge, Neuvillette. The vast majority of Fontaine's affairs are in his hands."

Alhaitham: "In the past life, plus the intervention of Mr. Su Bai, the actual affairs of Fontaine were handled by these two, making the Hydro Archon's significance even smaller."

Nahida: "I don't know whether to be happy or sad for Furina. The people under her command have not a shred of reverence for her."

Collei: "Suddenly I feel a bit sorry for the Hydro Archon. Although she gave her power to the Oratrice Mecanique d'Analyse Cardinale, the people do not seem to have gained respect for her because of it."

Furina: "....."

In this life, lying had already made her a fake Hydro Archon.

In the past life, she was not only a fake Hydro Archon, but also deceived people into saying she gave her power to the Oratrice Mecanique d'Analyse Cardinale.

Most importantly, this group of people actually believed it.

Even Su Bai from the past life seemed to believe that he had given his power to the Oratrice Mecanique d'Analyse Cardinale.

Shouldn't it be seeing through my fragility and then starting an unprecedented five-hundred-year love story?

There is not a single sign of it.

【Lumine and Paimon roughly understood Fontaine.】

They also encountered Lynette and Lin Ni, the siblings from the House of the Hearth.

After a brief conversation, Lumine and Paimon learned of the prophecy that Fontaine would be submerged by the sea.

Raiden Ei: "A prophecy?"

Ningguang: "I did hear some time ago that Fontaine suffered a great flood, but it doesn't seem as severe as the prophecy claims."

Yelan: "Moreover, the people of Fontaine seem quite cheerful in the live streams; one cannot see any sign that the prophecy has affected them."

Venti: "Then something must be happening this time."

Zhong Li: "What makes you say that?"

Venti: "As the Pope said, trouble always befalls the nation the Traveler visits. This time, the Traveler and the Reincarnator have appeared together in Fontaine. I suspect the Fontaine of the past life might have been more lively than this one."

Lumine: "Barbatos?"

Jean: "Lord Barbatos, do not speak thus. It feels as though you are treating Mr. Su Bai and Lady Lumine as the source of calamity."

Venti: "Aye-heh. A young couple joining forces to stir up a storm of blood and wind in Fontaine—that would make quite a story."

Aether: "That's not right. What does this Reincarnation have to do with Lumine? I'd guess Su Bai will make a grand move using this prophecy, and the Ying Society will stop him."

Yae Miko: "A plot where lovers from a past life turn against each other? That would be even more interesting."

Scirius: "Actually, I was also involved in Fontaine's issues. I quite look forward to exchanging a few blows with Mr. Su Bai."

Tartaglia: "Master, may I go first? I have also caused trouble in Fontaine's Court of Justice."

Aether: "Let's pass on this Tartaglia fellow. Although I dislike Su Bai, I respect his strength."

Tartaglia: "Not necessarily. Perhaps in Fontaine, his power is not as great as before."

Scirius: "Then what are you expecting?"

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Chapter 45: The Arrogant Furina, Handsome for No More Than Three Seconds

Lumine and Paimon had intended to visit the Opera Epiclese with Lin Ni's help to see what the Hydro Archon actually looks like.

However, just as the group prepared to move, Clorinde arrived with members of the Guard, lining the path before them.

Immediately after.

Furina appeared on the high platform, striding forward with her slender legs, walking with great swagger.