Fuyue awakens to find herself in the world of Teyvat—more specifically, in Fontaine, the Nation of Justice. But the reflection staring back at her isn’t her own… it’s Furina, the Hydro Archon.

As someone who knows the story well, Fuyue is struck by the irony: Furina was never truly a god, merely a puppet in a divine performance. In the final judgment, Focalors—the true Hydro Archon—perishes, transferring all her power to Neuvillette, who then averts the impending catastrophe. Furina’s masquerade ends, and peace is restored.

But something has changed. Focalors, for reasons unknown, executes herself prematurely and bestows her divine power not upon Neuvillette—but upon Furina.

Now burdened with a fate she was never meant to bear, Furina (Fuyue) realizes the truth:

“Focalors was supposed to give her power to Neuvillette to stop the disaster. But now she’s gone… and I’m the one holding it. That means I’ll have to give it up in the end too. Does that mean I’ll vanish just like her?”

Furina cries out:

“Focalors, I hate you! Why me? Why not Neuvillette? I don’t want to die!”

"That's perfect! Neuv, you're the best!"


Overjoyed, Furina impulsively leaned in and kissed Neuvillette on the cheek before dashing out of the room.


Neuvillette froze, hand slowly rising to his face. A moment passed. Then he smiled.


Back in her room, Furina collapsed face-first onto her bed, cheeks burning.


"Archons! What was I thinking?! He's going to avoid me forever! That was so embarrassing… maybe it wasn't a total loss? Still! I need to be more dignified!"


"Lady Furina? I've brought the 500,000 Mora from Lord Neuvillette."


She splashed cold water on her face, composed herself, and opened the door.


After accepting the pouch of Mora, she gave the guard a polite thank-you.


The next morning, Furina stood at Fisherman's Wharf, luggage in hand.


She boarded the ship, leaned against the railing, and closed her eyes as the sea breeze brushed her face.


"So this is what sailing feels like… I lived over twenty years in my last life and never boarded a ship."


"Lord Neuvillette, Lady Furina has departed."


Two days later, Furina's ship approached the borders of Liyue.


At a teahouse near Third-Round Knockout, a man sipping tea and listening to opera glanced toward Guiyun Stone Forest.


"By general rational judgment… Liyue is about to get interesting."


"That's Guiyun Stone Forest?! No wonder it's called the old man's masterpiece—it's magnificent!"


She smiled. "With his power, he must've sensed me already. I wonder if he'll come greet me at the harbor…"


She paused, eyes drifting toward the horizon.


"The Rite of Descension should be approaching soon. I wonder if the old man's fake death plan is in place yet… Hmm, I wonder if that body is edible. Dragon meat… never tried it before. Ehe~"


Back in Liyue Harbor, the man listening to stories sneezed.


"Huh? Am I catching a cold? No… by general rational judgment, that's impossible."


Chapter 6 - Departure! Liyue (2/2)