The disaster in Fontaine had finally come to an end.
But no matter what happened, the press never stopped working. In Fontaine, the speed of the Steambird Newspaper's writers was essentially the speed at which people learned the truth.
Lumine and Paimon were reading the latest issue.
They were together with Charlotte.
Charlotte wanted to interview everyone, while Lumine and Paimon simply wanted to check in on people.
White Dew Town
They first went to Poisson and found Navia.
She seemed to be doing relatively well, and there was also a Fatui representative present.
The Fatui representative requested that Charlotte avoid overly high-profile reporting of their involvement.
Their actions, he said, weren't acts of charity—just a case where their interests aligned with the Spina di Rosula.
Lumine and Paimon's impression of the Fatui in Fontaine improved slightly… but not by much.
Charlotte worked with astonishing efficiency.
With a rapid burst of camera shutters 📸, she captured photos of the town and conducted several lightning-fast interviews with residents.
Clorinde couldn't help but admire her speed.
Perhaps that relentless determination was exactly what had convinced Meropide to allow her to conduct interviews there.
After chatting for a while, Lumine and the others headed to the Fortress of Meropide.
Fortress of Meropide
Wriothesley clearly didn't want to be the focus of the interview.
Instead, Rurivi and Jurieu became Charlotte's main targets.
While walking with Lumine and Paimon, Wriothesley shared updates from underground and listened to news from the surface.
After hearing everything, he mentioned something about Tartaglia.
His three underlings were still waiting for him to return.
Wriothesley planned to tell them:
Good news: Tartaglia hadn't encountered too much danger.
Bad news: Helping someone break out of prison would likely increase their sentences.
Port of Romaritime Harbor
Later, Lumine, Paimon, and Charlotte arrived at the harbor.
Lyney and the others were distributing magic bags.
Although the water level had receded, debris was scattered everywhere. These bags would help with cleanup.
Charlotte noticed they wanted to talk privately and deliberately sent everyone else away.
Lyney spoke quietly.
"You probably don't know this yet."
"After Lady Furina left, Father discussed something with Neuvillette."
"Neuvillette diplomatically gifted Fontaine's Gnosis to Father."
Paimon was stunned.
"Diplomatically gifted? He gave the Hydro Gnosis to The Knave?!"
Lyney nodded.
"I was surprised too. But there are reasons."
"For example, apologizing for the wrongful judgment in Childe's case."
"And thanking him for delaying the All-Devouring Narwhal in the Primordial Sea."
"Plus Father previously helped the Fontaine authorities and Poisson quite a bit."
Paimon still looked uneasy.
"But… it's still a Gnosis. Isn't that a bit careless?"
Lyney shrugged.
"Maybe. But I heard that Neuvillette's attitude toward the matter changed once."
"If you're curious, you should ask him yourself."
Arlecchino Appears
While they were talking, Arlecchino suddenly appeared.
Lumine handed her Tartaglia's Vision, asking her to return it to him later.
After a brief conversation, Lumine and Paimon went to find Neuvillette.
The Truth of Fontaine's Salvation
Paimon still had many questions.
When the time came to explain everything, Neuvillette seemed unexpectedly troubled.
Still, he told them the full truth from his perspective that day.
Focalors had deceived Celestia.
And through Furina's 500-year performance, Fontaine had been saved.
After Focalors destroyed the Hydro Archon's throne and returned the authority, Neuvillette became a complete Elemental Dragon Sovereign.
For him, the ancient dragon's authority meant absolute command over Hydro.
He explained:
"Fontaine's humans were originally created by Egeria using the power of the Primordial Sea."
"They were… imperfect humans, more like a form of mimicry."
"But as long as the Primordial Sea's power remained within them, I could use the dragon's authority."
"By replicating the planet's original process of nurturing life…"
"I granted them true blood."
"In other words—"
"The moment I delivered my judgment, the people of Fontaine truly became real humans."
"And naturally, they could no longer be dissolved by the Primordial Sea."
Lumine nodded.
"So… this was the moment when Fontaine's people were truly born."
She then asked several other questions.
For example, Tartaglia's earlier guilty verdict.
Neuvillette explained:
When Tartaglia was young, he had inadvertently awakened the All-Devouring Narwhal.
But logically speaking, that alone shouldn't have made him the root of the disaster.
At most, he bore indirect responsibility.
Whether the Oratrice judged him because of that… or because Focalors had predicted something… remained unclear.
What About Furina?
Lumine asked about Fontaine's future.
Neuvillette answered:
"Lady Furina… the people only know that her death sentence was never truly carried out."
"She stepped down from the role of Hydro Archon."
"She entrusted the administrative authority to me… and left the Opera Epiclese."
"I faithfully relayed Focalors' final words to her."
"After hearing them…"
"She showed neither sorrow nor relief."
"She simply said…"
"I'm tired. I need to rest."
Then she packed her belongings—
Just like an ordinary person moving house—
And quietly left the opera house.
Neuvillette assured them he would arrange everything necessary for her daily life.
About the Gnosis
Finally, Lumine asked about the Hydro Gnosis.
Neuvillette explained something interesting.
After he sent Lumine and Paimon back to the surface from the Primordial Sea, he had a short conversation with Skirk.
With the Narwhal gone, she sensed a strange aura from him.
Skirk said:
"The Gnosis is the remains of the Third Descender."
"Carrying something like that is bad luck. You might as well throw it away."
Neuvillette didn't know much about the Third Descender.
When he asked Skirk, she admitted she didn't know either.
She said she might ask her master next time.
Neuvillette asked when they would meet again.
Skirk thought for a moment.
"Oh right, I have another disciple."
"If there's something important, just have him pass along the message."
[Chat Group]
Tartaglia: Wait WHAT?! My master only remembers I exist at times like this?! 😡
Skirk: Yes.
Paimon: So what exactly are the remains of the Third Descender? 🤔
Skirk: I already said I don't know. My master isn't around right now either.
Paimon: Fine… 😔
Lumine and Paimon were shocked.
Lumine then casually mentioned:
"I'm the Fourth Descender."
Neuvillette was stunned.
Everyone thought about it for a while but found no answers.
Paimon concluded they should interrogate Tartaglia later and force him to ask Skirk.
The End of the Prophecy Crisis
Paimon sighed with relief.
"So the Fontaine prophecy crisis is really over."
Neuvillette nodded.
"Yes."
"All of Focalors' efforts were for this moment."
But Paimon still looked puzzled.
"As a god, she sacrificed herself."
"As a human, she endured five hundred years of suffering."
"Was that truly what she wanted?"
Neuvillette thought for a moment.
"The will of a god… is often mysterious."
Lumine asked curiously:
"Do you understand the will of gods?"
Neuvillette shook his head.
"I think I do not."
"But sometimes I imagine…"
"If wishes are like clouds in the sky, they will one day fall as rain back to the earth."
"Life flows like water in endless cycles."
"And rain… is the final answer."
"Water may tilt unevenly."
"But rain falls equally upon everyone."
"The rain that falls upon you, me, and her…"
"What difference is there?"
[Observation Series — Episode 1]Dance of the Guilty Finale — CompletedRewards for Main Participants5,000,000 Mora each
Chat Reactions
Paimon: ??? That's it?! I thought we'd get some legendary weapon! 😤
Kaeya: Dream on. This video showed Fontaine's future. That's already a huge reward. Five million Mora isn't bad either. 😏
Navia: The information revealed is enormous. And none of it has happened yet—there's still time to change things. That's the real reward!
Miles: After Lady Navia cried for Lady Furina earlier, she's feeling much better now.
Silver: The Master's injustice is cleared, and we now have clues about the prophecy crisis. Naturally she's feeling brighter. 😎
The Sect Leader Speaks
Gu Chen: After finishing this series I have to say something. I understand why everyone put Furina on trial—they wanted the truth to save Fontaine. But when Lumine looked at Navia, Lyney, Wriothesley, and Neuvillette… why didn't she go look at Furina? 😏
Kaeya: Lumine really wasn't very considerate this time. But the Sect Leader is even bolder—calling his main wife "blondie." 😂
Nahida: Looks like my husband really immersed himself in the story. Perhaps the main wife just wanted to give Miss Furina some rest before visiting her. Still, leaving her alone does feel a little cold. 😌
Lumine: If you make a mistake, you admit it. Maybe I had my reasons in the video, but it still feels strange. With my personality I would've gone to check on Furina immediately. Since I can't fix the video version, I'll make it up to the real Furina. I'll cook for her sometime! 🍳
Venti: No wonder she's the main wife. That attitude is impressive. 👍
Azhdaha: Wait, I caught a keyword. "Fufu," huh? 😏
Kaeya: Can we see a video of the Sect Leader getting interrogated by his wives? 😂
Osial: Sect Leader: "Fufu~ my Fufu~" 🤣
Meanwhile…
At the Gunnhildr household, Jean and Barbara stood on either side of Gu Chen.
Both smiling.
But he was sweating cold sweat. 😅
Jean kindly said:
"I understand you sympathize with Miss Furina."
Barbara smiled softly.
"It's a bit intimate wording… but since we know you, we won't misunderstand."
Gu Chen sighed in relief.
His wives were truly understanding.
Final Evaluations
Gu Chen: Now that the first Observation Series is complete, what do you all think?
Cyno: Celestia might be finished… because the Seven will become six-less. 😎
Tighnari: Cyno… the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles is in this chat. 😓
Collei: Cyno please stop!! 😱
Sustainer of Heavenly Principles: …
Albedo: A very interesting joke.
Venti: A bard masters music and song. But a stage performer requires far more skills. Perhaps we should invite Furina to the next Windblume Festival to perform! With such artistic talent, even saving the world wouldn't be surprising. 🌸
Zhongli: To sign a contract with oneself to save a nation—and uphold it for five hundred years… deceiving even Celestia. I respect any justice that must be personally upheld. Even if her divinity is gone and the throne destroyed, Furina will forever be recognized as the God of Justice in Fontaine's history.
Nahida: Wisdom isn't about what you know—it's about what you can change. The prophecy was already written in Irminsul. It seems nothing changed… yet everything changed. Miss Furina has proven herself clever enough to alter the fate of the world.
Raiden Ei: Furina… a human who performed for five hundred years. That is equivalent to constant spiritual combat. I acknowledge her. Such willpower has reached the realm of gods.
Furina: Ah, I just finished dealing with enthusiastic citizens… Oh? Everyone's talking about me? Hehe~ 😳
Neuvillette: It seems that after learning the truth, Lady Furina is showing more of her true self now.
Navia: The streets near Palais Mermonia are packed! I bought a gift but can't even get through! Maybe I'll send a red envelope instead. 🎁
Furina: The thought is enough! 😊
The Big Question
Kaeya: Sect Leader, how would you evaluate Furina? @Gu Chen
Furina became curious.
She often joked about being a "Sect Leader anti-fan," but in truth everyone respected him deeply.
Whether it was saving Teyvat or sacrificing himself for forbidden knowledge to preserve Nahida…
She admired him.
She wondered what he would say.
Gu Chen's Evaluation
Gu Chen: Before I evaluate Furina, I want to say something about the title Dance of the Guilty Finale. At first I didn't understand it. But reading it backwards reveals the meaning: "The Dance Declares No One Guilty."
"This entire series left deep impressions—Focalors, Furina, Neuvillette, and many others."
About Focalors:
"A strategist who entered the game herself."
"She sacrificed herself as a piece to win the entire board of Fontaine."
Victory against Heaven by half a move.
About Furina:
"Although she was once part of Focalors, that identity gave her no advantage."
"She was simply a girl with incredible willpower, persisting through countless acts of a play."
"Even at the most dangerous moments, she never betrayed her heart."
"Her five hundred years of loneliness and pain revealed something precious—her will."
"Furina accomplished, with a human body, what only gods could do."
"There is no doubt."
She is truly remarkable.
And finally:
"My heart and actions are clear as a mirror. All that I do is justice."
Furina read the words.
Her eyes curved into a joyful smile.
My heart and actions are clear as a mirror… all that I do is justice.
Five hundred years of deception—
All for the sake of true justice.
She had no regrets.
Kaeya: That's some high praise.
Furina: Alright! Any haters want to speak up now?! 😤
Osial: Hmph. After watching everything… I'll skip mocking you today.
Venti: Enjoy today, Furina. Tomorrow they'll start again. 😏
Furina: So today I can roast you all and no one can talk back?! 😎
Gu Chen: Oh? Is that how we're playing it? 😏
Azhdaha: @Neuvillette Brother… the video version of you went through a lot. I don't know how to comfort you… but remember: none of this has happened yet.
Paimon: Wait! That's right! The prophecy crisis hasn't been solved in reality yet! 😨
Kaeya: Wait… does that mean…
Focalors is still destined to die?!
Nilou: Noooo!!! 😭
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