Chapter 85

Tianquan Ningguang: "We in Liyue have dedicated wet nurses; if you have any need..."

Furina: "Tsk, we in Fontaine have Clorinde."

Clorinde: "???"

【Atop a high-rise building near the Palais Mermonia.】

【The Arlecchino's subordinate was observing all this with a telescope.】

【"Is that person the Pope of Fontaine, my lord?"】

【"He is actually meeting the Hydro Archon; there must be a situation."】

【"I must hurry and tell Arlecchino, my lord, about everything tonight."】

【As the words fell, he was just about to put away the telescope and leave.】

【But he felt his body freeze; the image of Su Bai in the lens became blurred.】

【"What's going on?" the subordinate wondered in his heart.】

【Immediately, a low voice reaching his ears made him feel as if he had fallen into an abyss.】

【"Is it possible that because you are too close to me, the telescope lens appears blurred?"】

【What?】

【The Fatui soldier was greatly shocked.】

【The moment he put away the telescope, he realized that at some unknown time, Su Bai had already stood before him.】

【No, to be precise, it should be that he did not know when he had come from the heights to the ground, now half-kneeling before Su Bai.】

【"Go back and tell Arlecchino that I am waiting for her in the office; have her come see me now."】

Yae Miko: "So domineering, so lovely..."

Tartaglia: "Is Su Bai so outrageous? That soldier was secretly observing him from the heights, yet he was discovered and instantly brought before him."

Arlecchino: "That person should be the one I sent to spy on Furina. I remember that in this life, Furina was so frightened she had no mood to eat even a small cake and didn't sleep all night."

Klee: "In the previous life, Young Lady Furina, however, had an excellent appetite and ate all the cakes Mr. Su Bai sent."

Amber: "And a happy smile hung on her face involuntarily."

Pierro: "So, will the Leinuoqi Society go to see Mr. Su Bai?"

Alhaitham: "I think she will; didn't she have contact and cooperation with Mr. Su Bai before?"

Yanfei: "Hehe, with the wisdom of the Fatui Harbingers, it is impossible not to understand the pros and cons; she will definitely go."

Lumine: "If she doesn't obey, hang her up and beat her."

Lisa: "What's wrong, little cutie Lumine? It feels like you've flipped some forbidden switch."

Nahida: "My dear Lumine, are you okay?"

Lumine: "It's nothing; I am returning to my true self."

Paimon: "Wow! Lumine, who has fused the power of seven elements, has she already recovered her memories?"

Yoimiya: "Eh, Lumine with recovered memories feels so fierce."

【Late night.】

【Someone knocked lightly on the door of Su Bai's office.】

【"My lord, the Pope."】

【"Arlecchino has brought fresh tea leaves and says she has important matters to discuss with you."】

【The voice of Ewellson came from outside the door.】

【"Let her in."】

【"Yes, my lord."】

【After receiving Su Bai's agreement.】

【Ewellson opened the door.】

【Arlecchino, holding a tea box, walked slowly into the room.】

【"Long time no see, my dear Pope, my lord."】

【Su Bai instinctively glanced at the tea box in Arlecchino's hand; it was indeed the variety he liked to drink.】

【Feeling Su Bai's gaze.】

【Arlecchino smiled.】

【She smiled very naturally, as if meeting an old acquaintance.】

【"I still remember the Pope, my lord's taste preferences."】

【Arlecchino skillfully placed the tea box in the correct spot.】

【Immediately, she sat on the sofa and crossed her long legs.】

【"My lord, the Pope summoned me late at night; I wonder what business you have with me."】

Lin Ni: "Why does my father from the previous life give me the impression of being very familiar with Mr. Su Bai?"

Lyney: "I feel the same way."

Lisa: "Dear Arlecchino, the fourth seat of the Fatui, please explain to everyone why you from the previous life knew Su Bai, who is the Pope, and explain your underground lover relationship."

Arlecchino: "Hmph! The witch of Mondstadt really speaks without thinking."

Navia: "It's chaotic, so chaotic. How many young ladies has Mr. Su Bai had affairs with in our Fontaine?"

Su Bai: "What kind of talk is this? Respectful Lord Neuvillette, the Judge, may I accuse Navia of slander?"

Neuvillette: "Based on the current situation, Respectful Reincarnator Mr. Su Bai, you indeed have unclear relationships with many young ladies."

Su Bai: "You don't understand; I am universal love, wanting world peace, mutual love and affection, wanting to give every suffering person a happy home."

Furina: "Wow! I didn't realize Su Bai could brag more than I can."

Naviya: "Pfft, you've made me laugh, Mr. You're so funny."

【"Such a blatant question." Su Bai cast a cold glance at Arenochi.】

【Arenochi paid no mind, only spreading her hands: "Well, what can you do? It's unavoidable, isn't it?"】

【"I am deeply grateful that His Holiness the Pope once intervened on behalf of me, an orphan of the Hearthfire Family, helping me eliminate the former servant."】

【"I've returned this time solely to fulfill the Ice Empress's assigned task, and also, as a citizen of Fontaine, to find a way to confront the coming prophecy."】

【"I believe His Holiness the Pope understands better than anyone else that over these past years, Fontaine's sea level has continuously risen."】

【"Recently, there were even incidents where the Primordial Ocean Water dissolved Fontaine citizens."】

【"Everything is gradually drawing nearer to the prophecy."】

【Arenochi fell silent.】

【She turned her gaze seriously toward Su Bai, whose expression remained indifferent.】

【"Even the children of the Hearthfire Family are willing to give their utmost to prevent the prophecy."】

【"And what is the Water God doing?"】

【"Watching operas, watching trials, leisurely sipping tea and eating little cakes in the Moman Palace."】

【"It's as if none of this has anything to do with her."】

【As she spoke, Arenochi's tone grew heavier than before.】

【"You are not a Fontaine citizen; the Primordial Ocean Water has no effect on you, and with your abilities, you are completely unafraid of the so-called prophetic crisis."】

【"But for the people of Fontaine, the prophecy is a blade hanging over their heads at all times."】

【"What will become of Fontaine's people if it comes to pass?"】

【"The Empress of Atsuro promised me that if I obtain the Divine Core, I may use the Water God's Divine Core first to counter this prophecy and save Fontaine."】

【Arenochi did not conceal from Su Bai the purpose of her journey.】

【In her view, with Su Bai's centuries of depth, it was impossible he did not know the Fatui's objectives.】

【Moreover, the gods themselves seemed to place little importance on the Divine Core.】

【Under normal circumstances, as long as one's attitude was not overly hostile, they would grant the Ice Empress a favor.】

【It was as if there were some unspoken understanding among the gods.】

【"And through my probing tonight, things have become even more interesting."】

【Arenochi spoke with a hint of amusement.】

【"Furina's behavior is nothing like that of a god..."】