Neuvillette's tone hardened. "We failed to prevent this incident. But I will not allow there to be a next time. I'll repeat myself—you must tell me everything you know."
"Yesterday, I found three ancient stone slabs near the ruins outside Poisson. Are you aware of them?"
Furina crossed her arms. "What's with that interrogating tone? Anyway—I know nothing about them."
"But you said they were found in ancient ruins?"
Neuvillette nodded. "Yes. That's why I'm asking. There should be four slabs in total. One is missing. The other three record the prophecy."
Furina's eyes widened. "…The prophecy."
Neuvillette continued, "The second slab shows the former Hydro Archon, Egeria, kneeling toward Celestia—as if confessing a sin. You claim you don't know anything about that either?"
Furina shook her head. "I don't. I've never seen these slabs before."
[The Knave: Why does it feel like our Archon knows… absolutely nothing?]
[Furina: Even gods aren't omniscient! Who said a god must know everything?]
[Ei: Indeed. Gods do not possess all knowledge. Omniscience and omnipotence are not within our authority.]
[Yae Miko: So you are watching the stream, my old friend. Would you like to come out and say hello?]
[Ei: I remain within the Plane of Euthymia. The livestream simply appears in my consciousness and cannot be turned off.]
[Yae Miko: Wonderful~ I have so many things to talk to you about…]
The barrage grew increasingly dominated by Miko's messages. The Knave tried to continue asking questions, but Furina promptly pretended to be dead. Receiving no answers, she eventually fell silent.
Neuvillette's anger was obvious. "Let me ask again. Do you truly know nothing about the former Hydro Archon?"
"From what I gleaned from the slabs, Egeria confessed or apologized for something. You should be the one most informed."
Furina refused firmly. "Every god has their own secrets. The former Archon is the former Archon; I am myself. It's normal she didn't tell me everything."
"I understand your urgency, but I really… have nothing to offer you."
Neuvillette took a long breath.
"Furina, I've long known you've been secretly investigating the prophecy yourself."
"All signs point to this—you've been secretly digging into the matter for a long time."
"As the Archon, it isn't surprising. But claiming ignorance about Egeria and showing no action after your investigations—that is extremely suspicious."
[The Knave: Exactly. Our investigation showed that Lady Furina has never taken any action, almost as if the prophecy never existed. Honestly, I'm starting to doubt she's the real Hydro Archon.]
[Furina: Impossible! If I'm not the Hydro Archon, then who is? I've lived for 500 years—besides a god, who else could live that long?]
[Neuvillette: Regardless… there are far too many doubts surrounding Furina.]
[Ningguang: Perhaps you require a real investigator. Lady Yelan is an excellent candidate; her investigative abilities are the most reliable.]
[Yelan: Extra pay for overtime.]
[Neuvillette: Good. When the prophecy shows signs of awakening, I hope to receive Liyue's assistance.]
[Hu Tao: Take Zhongli with you! Zhongli knows literally everything. (winks)]
[Zhongli: Director… I would rather enjoy tea and opera at home.]
In the video, Neuvillette delivered his final verdict:
"Lady Furina, you have never been as shallow as you pretend to be, nor are you foolish. Yet your behavior is deeply inconsistent."
Furina let out a sharp, theatrical laugh.
"Ha… hahaha! So you've been paying so much attention to me, Neuvillette? I didn't know you were that kind of person."