"Alright, ending the stream."
Gu Chen said this and shut down the livestream.
Everyone felt emotional.
Just as Furina had said, this was the true ending of this installment of the "Observations" series.
It could only be described as perfect.
Every problem had been resolved. For the foreseeable future, Fontaine was unlikely to face any major crises.
The negative emotions lingering in everyone's hearts dispersed like smoke blown away by the wind.
Everyone felt relieved—especially Furina, who was practically glowing with happiness.
The joy on the girl's face wasn't hidden in the slightest, and she even hummed a cheerful tune.
Perhaps because she had spent five hundred years acting as the Hydro Archon, a bit of that demeanor still lingered.
Even though she had relaxed and become more lively, she still maintained a certain restraint on the surface.
But in the group chat, Furina was completely different.
Gu Chen's evaluation of her behavior was simple:
"Letting herself go completely."
Chat Group
Furina:
"HAHAHAHA! This feels amazing!"
"All those worries I kept buried for years are finally gone!"
"Focalors is safe too!"
"Now I can just leave everything to her and Neuvillette…"
"And finally live my own life!" 🎉
Furina:
"La la la~ so happy~"
Furina:
"Ahhhh I really want to crawl on the floor right now!"
"I want to wriggle all the way from the Opera House to the Palais Mermonia!!!"
Kaeya:
"…"
Zhongli:
"I understand your excitement."
"But must you behave like a maggot?" 😑
Nilou:
"I'm a little worried about Miss Furina's mental state."
Collei:
"Everyone goes a little crazy while living."
Cyno:
"So you're going to start crawling in the shadows too?"
Collei:
"(Hehe)"
Arlecchino:
"Thank you, Mr. Gu Chen."
"Also, Miss Furina—"
"Miss Focalors hasn't joined the group yet, right?"
"Perhaps we should handle proper matters first before you go insane?" 😐
Furina:
"Oh! Right!"
Snapping back to reality, Furina quickly explained the group chat to Focalors.
Focalors had been busy just now and hadn't thought much about it before.
But now she was clearly interested.
[System Notice: Focalors has joined the chat]
Venti:
"Welcome, God of Justice!" 🎉
Azhdaha:
"Welcome, God of Justice!"
Neuvillette:
"Welcome."
Zhongli:
"I've long heard of your name. Welcome to this family."
Nilou:
"Welcome!"
Hu Tao:
"Hi~"
Kaeya:
"Welcome, God of Justice."
"Given everything you've done for Fontaine…"
"I'll bow to you on behalf of its people."
(posts Venti kowtowing video)
Venti:
"You little— are you serious?!" 😠
Focalors:
"You're all so enthusiastic."
"Hello everyone. I'm Focalors."
Albedo:
"Welcome."
"Let me ask something."
"Everyone should be free right now, correct?"
"@Neuvillette"
Neuvillette:
"There are many matters today."
"But the Opera House trials will likely pause for a day."
"So yes, I'm free."
"What is it?"
Albedo:
"I'm curious."
"What exactly is the Primordial Authority?"
Neuvillette:
"…I'm afraid I don't know."
"Everyone knows I'm the second-generation Hydro Dragon Sovereign."
"I'm not familiar with many ancient matters."
"When the Sect Leader used that power, the term simply surfaced instinctively."
"I don't truly know what it represents."
"But judging from the name…"
"It likely means exactly what it sounds like."
Heizou:
"So…"
"Could the Sect Leader actually be some ancient existence from the dawn of creation?" 🤔
Paimon:
"But didn't he say he only recently descended here?"
Kaeya:
"What if he was the primordial god in some parallel Teyvat?" 😏
Zhongli:
"That is possible."
Tighnari:
"We'll likely find out in future videos."
Tartaglia:
"How does someone become more mysterious the more you learn about them?!"
"I thought he was already ridiculously powerful."
"And then it turns out he's even more powerful?!" 😵
Skirk:
"It might be even more exaggerated than you think."
"That could only be the tip of the iceberg."
Tartaglia:
"Alright."
"I've accepted it."
"I'll just give up trying to catch up." 🙃
Paimon:
"That doesn't sound like you!"
"Shouldn't you be charging at Boss Gu Chen with a punch?!"
Kaeya:
"Tartaglia punching the Sect Leader?"
"I have the perfect reaction image."
(posts Tartaglia thumbs-down gesture)
Tartaglia:
"That was when I taunted Neuvillette fighting the Narwhal!"
"Why did you screenshot it?!"
Gu Chen:
"He was probably saying:"
"If you're weak, train more."
"If you can't accept losing, don't play." 😏
Tartaglia:
"I'm not some brainless brute!"
"When the gap is huge, I'm not stupid enough to fight!"
"Unless it's life or death."
"So yeah, punching the Sect Leader would just be suicide." 😤
Skirk:
"Skill issue."
Tartaglia:
"Then you try!"
Skirk:
"No time."
"I just retrieved the Narwhal."
"I'm going to practice swordsmanship."
Lyney:
"@Gu Chen"
"Sect Leader, would you like to stay in Fontaine for a couple of days?"
Gu Chen:
"That sounds suspicious."
"What's the reason?"
Lyney:
"Lynette and I have been rehearsing several new magic acts."
"We want to hold a performance at the Opera House to celebrate Fontaine's new beginning."
"We'd be honored if you attended."
Azhdaha:
"What's the point?"
"The Sect Leader can see through your tricks instantly."
Gu Chen:
"That's not the point."
"When you can see through everything, life becomes meaningless."
"Magic is about performance."
"It's about giving the audience a sense of wonder."
"Figuring it out afterward is satisfying."
"But knowing beforehand ruins it."
"So when I watch magic, I simply watch it as a normal spectator."
Venti:
"Exactly!"
"It's about the emotional experience!"
"Unlike some old rock who knows everything and lives like a stone!"
Zhongli:
"You seem to have forgotten."
"I'm sitting right next to you drinking tea." 😊
Venti:
(posts kowtow video)
Kaeya:
"Beautiful play."
Lyney:
"So… Sect Leader?"
Just then—
Furina grabbed Gu Chen's hand and began shaking it excitedly.
"Sect Leader~"
"Stay in Fontaine for a few days!" 🥺
Her eyes sparkled with anticipation.
"Wait a moment."
"I'll ask first."
Gu Chen walked aside.
"Ask who?" Furina wondered.
Clorinde replied calmly:
"The Sect Leader's wives."
"He's married."
Furina's pupils widened slightly.
She froze.
Then slowly lowered her head.
Right…
She had been so relaxed and happy that she forgot.
He had a family.
Focalors stood nearby.
Watching Furina's mood suddenly drop, she seemed to understand something.
The fragments of memory inside her mind were faint.
But the joy she felt around Gu Chen wasn't fake.
She recognized that emotion.
Still—
It was too weak to influence her deeply.
So she remained calm.
Perhaps…
She herself also had some connection to him.
Her gaze became complicated.
But she remained silent.
Sometimes silence was the best choice.
Meanwhile—
Gu Chen contacted Jean and Barbara.
Private Chat
Gu Chen:
"Jean, Barbara."
"Do you want to come watch the magic show?"
"I can pick you up. The trip takes only minutes."
Jean showed the message to Barbara.
Barbara thought for a moment.
"That Miss Furina…"
"The way she looks at him is a bit like how you do, sister."
Jean laughed.
"No."
"It's more like how you look at him."
Barbara smiled.
"I thought I might feel jealous someday."
"But now that the moment arrived…"
"It seems we're not the ones who should be anxious."
Jean nodded.
"True."
"There are already so many older sisters ahead of us."
"I wonder if they're anxious."
In the end—
They declined.
Gu Chen also asked Lumine.
Private Chat
Lumine:
"Oh wow."
"Someone already has Furina and now he remembers the people at home?" 😏
Gu Chen couldn't help laughing.
He had to coax his first wife a little.
Eventually, Lumine and the others decided not to go either.
Paimon:
"Huh? None of you are going?"
"I wanted to go!"
Lumine:
"You want to be a third wheel?"
Paimon:
"…Then Neuvillette should stream it!"
"I'll still watch!"
Back in the Opera House—
Gu Chen returned.
"Looks like it'll just be me."
"I'll stay in Fontaine for a few days."
"But someone should stream the show for the group."
"YAY!!!"
Furina's mood instantly soared again.
The destination of the aquabus didn't matter.
What mattered was the journey.
If no one else came…
Then she could accompany him alone for a few days.
The selfless Furina of the past was gone.
Now that she was free—
Being a little selfish was fine, right?
"That's wonderful!"
Lyney beamed.
"Lynette, Freminet, and I will be performing."
"So Neuvillette, could you handle the stream?"
Neuvillette nodded.
"It would be my honor."
Lyney laughed.
"Then I'll go rehearse!"
He left excitedly.
"Come on!"
"Let's go back to the Palais Mermonia."
"I'll arrange your room!" Furina said, pushing Gu Chen toward the exit.
Neuvillette, Clorinde, and Focalors followed behind.
Soon they boarded the aquabus.
The afternoon breeze was gentle.
Focalors leaned toward Neuvillette with a mischievous smile.
"I never enjoyed the privileges of being a god."
"Now I still have power but no divine seat."
"I'm free too."
"Since you consider me a friend…"
"You'll handle everything from now on."
Neuvillette fell silent.
But after thinking about it—
The future shown in the video already suggested he would lead Fontaine anyway.
He nodded.
"I suppose I'm the unlucky one."
Furina laughed.
"So the Dragon Sovereign got his authority back and started making jokes?"
"Humans grow."
Neuvillette smiled faintly.
"Dragons do as well."
"Hmm~ I feel so light!"
Focalors grinned playfully.
"Don't forget to arrange my residence."
"I'm technically a retired god, right?"
"Retirement benefits should be generous."
"Wait!"
Furina suddenly realized something.
"I'm retiring too!"
"Pay up!"
Neuvillette: "…"
"I will establish a retirement fund for both of you."
"Following Liyue's example."
"Faster! Faster!"
"Give me the money already!"
"I'm buying cake for the Sect Leader!"
Neuvillette increased the aquabus speed using Hydro energy.
The sudden acceleration caused Furina to lose her balance.
She stumbled backward—
Right into Gu Chen's arms.
"Quite a clumsy act," Gu Chen said with a laugh, catching her.
"What are you talking about…" Furina muttered, blushing.
She pouted slightly.
After all—
Miss Furina knows nothing at all~ 😌
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