Chapter 88

Shinri Ayaka: "Don't worry, Su Bai is here to handle everything. It's just a pity he trusts Neuvillette so much—surely the Neuvillette of his past life won't disappoint him."

Lumine: "Wait a minute, Ayaka, your way of addressing him is strange—when did it change?"

{"I'd like to ask you something."}

{"What exactly is Su Bai doing right now?"}

{"Inside Neuvillette's luxurious office in Fontaine."}

{"Neuvillette asked Furina with a serious expression."}

{"My lord?"}

{"You don't seem to have any authority over his affairs."}

{"Furina's dismissive demeanor immediately made Neuvillette's face darken with anger."}

{"The incident in Baishong Town was forewarned by him."}

{"I believe he knows the location of the flood outbreak."}

{"This time it's only Baishong Town—what if next time it's Fontaine?"}

{"Should we evacuate everyone in Fontaine in a short time?"}

{"Faced with Neuvillette's accusatory questions."}

{"Furina instantly lost her confidence."}

{"She mumbled: 'Y-you have such a tone?'"}

{"Are you questioning Su Bai?"}

{"Upon hearing this, Neuvillette's angry expression shifted again, and he said helplessly: 'What I mean is, this method isn't the correct way to resolve the prophecy.'"}

{"After a few more words of argument."}

{"Neuvillette continued: 'My companions and I discovered three stone tablets about the prophecy in an ancient ruin.'"}

{"They depict the ancient Water God Egoria kneeling before the Sky Island, but since one tablet is missing, we don't know why the ancient Water God kneels in such a posture of deep sin—as if begging for forgiveness."}

{"Can you explain this to us? We need more information to respond to the prophecy."}

{"I don't know. I've never seen these tablets," Furina replied flatly."}

{"Then you should know why the ancient Water God Egoria knelt before the Sky Island in such a posture of begging forgiveness."}

{"I don't know. Every generation of Water God has their own secrets. Even if I'm unaware, that's not strange, is it?"}

{"Furina's few words left Neuvillette's face turning a deep shade of purple with rage."}

{"Then let me ask you again: what exactly is Su Bai doing? You should know this."}

{"Him?" Furina blinked: "My lord is occupied with countless matters—he doesn't report every single thing to me."}

{"You're lying, Madame Furina."}

{"A sudden voice interrupted the conversation between Furina and Neuvillette."}

{"Both turned to see the arrival of Aranoch, the Fatui's Agent."}

{"553, you... what are you doing here..."}

{"At the sight of the Agent, Furina panicked."}

{"Stop right there," Klorinde stepped forward and blocked Aranoch."}

{"No need to be alarmed, Dueling Agent of Fontaine. I'm only here to ask for some information."}

{"Aranoch smiled, her gaze fixed on Furina, who dared not meet her eyes: 'Lately, in the dead of night, I know My Lord once sought you out.'"}

{"That night, he also came to me and told me not to suspect too much—he would ensure the prophecy was broken and Fontaine saved."}

{"Since then, My Lord has never appeared in public again—even when the ancient ruins appeared, he didn't go."}

{"This isn't reasonable."}

{"I believe he took orders from you to do something. Could you tell us what method you plan to use to break the prophecy?"}

{"It can't really be, as Lord Neuvillette suggested, that everyone leaves their homes."}

{"Seeing Neuvillette and Aranoch's fierce expressions."}

{"Furina took a deep breath."}

{"Alright, given the circumstances, I can tell you Su Bai's plan: Su Bai will eliminate all Primordial Amniotic Water and save Fontaine."}

{"Furina recounted the conversation she had with Su Bai that night."}

{"A gigantic whale capable of swallowing the Primordial Amniotic Water?" Neuvillette's face changed instantly."}

{"He seemed to have some memory of this whale."}

{"Suddenly, Neuvillette remembered something and exclaimed in panic: 'That's the Star-Swallowing Whale—even if all of Teyvat were destroyed, it would remain unaffected.'"}

{"Upon hearing this, Aranoch's pupils shrank sharply: 'What? You let My Lord go alone to handle something that dangerous?'"}

{"Furina! What are you thinking?"}

{"In that instant, even Klorinde, assigned to protect Furina, looked at her with utter horror."}

{"I... I believe in him..."}

{"Believe in him?" Aranoch exclaimed angrily: "Since I was old enough to remember, every matter in Fontaine, big or small, has been handled by My Lord."}

{"As the prophecy draws nearer, you've abandoned every duty you should fulfill with just a single 'I believe in him.'"}

{"I can feel an extremely terrifying power within the Oraculum—what exactly is this power?"}

{"Do you truly not know, or are you deliberately assuming My Lord should bear all responsibility for your own duties?"}

{"No... I didn't... it's not like that..." Furina was on the verge of tears."}

{"She hadn't expected that the prophecy had taken a turn for the better."}

{"That Neuvillette and Aranoch would react so violently."}

{"And even more astonishing to Furina—that the giant whale was such a terrifying entity."}

"Are you truly the Hydro Archon?" Arlecchino fixed her gaze on Furina with solemn intensity.

"Are you questioning my identity? Of course I am..."

"Furina!" Arlecchino said, "Do you dare accept my accusation and prove your identity?"

Chapter 63: Furina, You Are Merely His Gilded Canary

Damn it!

Su Bai felt surprised in his heart.

Did these fellows take advantage of Su Bai resolving the Star-Eating Whale to infiltrate and put Furina on trial?

However, in the previous life, the one who proposed the trial against Furina was actually the Fatui Harbinger known as The Knave.

Upon reflection, the matter could be considered quite reasonable.

From the shocked expressions of The Knave and Neuvillette, it could be seen that in their hearts, they were more concerned about Su Bai's safety.

Yet, the primary reason for Arlecchino filing the trial lawsuit against Furina should be more inclined towards her investigation of the Gnosis.

Furina does not possess a Gnosis, nor does Neuvillette.

Furthermore, Arlecchino and the Su Bai of the previous life were old acquaintances, and the two could be considered quite familiar with each other.

Since the three main figures of Fontaine do not possess a Gnosis, in this situation, what Arlecchino can do must be to force the true Hydro Archon to reveal herself during the process of Su Bai resolving the prophecy.

The live broadcast room.

Arlecchino: "Ah?"

Lumine: "Haa..."

Lumine: "Fortunately, in the previous life, Arlecchino played the role of the villain."

Dainsleif: "Can you save me from the Fortress of Meropede before the trial of the Hydro Archon?"

Jean: "Hey, Mr. Su Bai is striving to stop the prophecy; how can you still have an internal conflict at such a critical moment?"

Lin Ni: "From the horrified expressions of Father and Lord Neuvillette, it can be seen that the two of them care about Mr. Su Bai."

Lisa: "Indeed, there seems to be some special bond between Arlecchino and Mr. Su Bai."

Arlecchino: "The me of the previous life must have respected Mr. Su Bai greatly, after all, he should have helped me with many matters. My proposal to try Furina is certainly to hope that the true Hydro Archon will appear to help Mr. Su Bai resist the prophecy together."

Arlecchino: "Of course, I believe the me of the previous life also considered forcing the true Hydro Archon to reveal herself, so that the specific intelligence regarding the Gnosis could be grasped."

Cloud Retainer: "Is this a plan to kill two birds with one stone? Alas..."

Diluc: "Therefore, I hate the Fatui the most; they never consider other people's thoughts and situations to achieve their goals."

Mo Na: "The prophecy is irreversible; even though the existence of Mr. Su Bai has already changed many things, what was bound to come has finally arrived."

Abyss Herald: "It matters not; Su Ye will make a move."

Klee: "Mm-hmm, I believe Mr. Su Bai can certainly bring the matter to a perfect conclusion."