Yuto fell into deep thought as he looked at the rolling bullet comments before him.
He was currently pondering one thing… why his popularity was so high.
Logically speaking… a character with a contrasting personality like his shouldn't have reached this level. What kind of situation could possibly foster such high popularity?
Yuto thought for a long time but couldn't come up with a reasonable explanation.
"Could it be… that the Teyvat I am currently in is not the same world I was originally from?"
Thinking of this, Yuto couldn't help but nod.
This was the most realistic hypothesis he could think of so far.
"But a hypothesis is just a hypothesis… I'm not sure what the exact situation is."
"Forget it, whether it's a normal universe or an alternate world, I'm living comfortably in this world now. Although I'm still essentially a corporate slave… at least my status has improved."
Yuto couldn't help but nod, quite satisfied with his current life.
He had even thought about how to resign and travel to other countries after things in Fontaine were settled.
After all, by that time… Furina would no longer be the Water God; she would officially move out of Palais Mermonia, and as the Assistant Administrator she personally promoted…
"I'll probably leave this stage as well, right?"
Yuto smiled lightly, then turned his gaze to the light screen that had long since ended.
Of course, the focus wasn't the pale-as-paper light screen, but a line of black text on it.
[「Current World Footage EP1」has been viewed. Corresponding keywords and rewards are being settled. Please wait...]
[Settlement complete. Current keywords are: Beast Tamer, Gentle and Considerate, Great Philanthropist, Male Dehya]
[Popularity +1500, Popularity Shop updated with「Elite Infant Forum Access Account」]
[「Elite Infant Forum Access Account」: An account used to access a certain three-character forum, which can add popularity to oneself through another means]
Upon seeing this, Yuto's eyes widened instantly.
Wait?
You're not really a parallel universe, are you?
Yuto steadied himself, trying hard not to think about anything too fantastical, then focused his attention on the so-called "Shop" in front of him.
However, when he saw the "Elite Infant Forum Access Account" priced at 20,000 Popularity, he couldn't help but frown.
"That expensive…? That's enough to release two Story Quests for myself…"
Yuto was speechless for a moment, but then he thought… perhaps being infamous is also a kind of fame.
Moreover, a character like him, who seems to be beyond the three realms and not within the five elements, would certainly not be included in any insider leaks.
As long as he says some misleading riddles in every version PV… he might be able to boost his popularity with this.
Thinking of this, Yuto couldn't help but nod, and genuinely praised himself for being a master planner.
As a player, he knew best how to hype up a game character's popularity.
Although he didn't know if he would be added to the banner or what his strength would be, he could decide his plot strength.
As long as he was strong enough in the story, his popularity would definitely not be low.
Even if his strength in the banner was disappointing in the end, it wouldn't prevent him from earning more Popularity.
After all, as he just said, being infamous is also a kind of fame.
Thinking of this, Yuto felt enlightened; the entire world became clear.
"Even if I have to leave Fontaine in the end… I can use participating in other characters' Story Quests as a way to gain Popularity."
"As my 'persona' becomes more fully developed in the minds of 'players'… the Popularity I gain will rise."
"It's not a bad way to have a relaxed life, and… it won't be boring."
A smile unconsciously appeared on Yuto's face, as if he had already seen that incredibly bright future.
Having grown tired of the so-called infighting in reality… he truly felt that this world was his true home.
However, just as he was thinking this, a somewhat worried female voice entered his ears.
"Yuto? Yuto? Hey, why are you spacing out?"
Furina reached out and waved her hand in front of her Assistant Administrator, a hint of nervousness and confusion on her face.
After saying this, she looked down at the mountain of documents piled in front of Yuto, and her mouth twitched involuntarily.
"Is there too much work recently? Do you want to rest for two days?"
Furina's voice was like some strange switch, almost instantly pulling him out of his mental vortex.
Looking at those beautiful eyes and the pretty face with a hint of worry, Yuto gently shook his head.
"It's nothing, Furina, I was just thinking about something."
"Are you really okay?"
Furina looked at Yuto with some suspicion, then looked at the documents on the desk again, and after a slight sigh, said:
"If you need to rest… be sure to say so in advance."
"As a God, it's impossible for me to watch something happen to the body of a subordinate who works so diligently for me."
Hearing this, Yuto gently shook his head, then comforted her:
"Furina, you don't have to worry about me. I know my own body; I was truly just thinking."
As soon as work was mentioned… Yuto couldn't help but recall his dull and unrewarding corporate slave life, where effort and reward were completely disproportionate.
In his previous life, what he earned wasn't a salary; it was humiliation money, it was money for his medical expenses.
He had seen too many predecessors whose medical check-ups were completely red before they even turned thirty, and their appearance was truly miserable.
But compared to his current self… he still preferred his current job.
Firstly, he had been doing these document-related tasks for over four hundred years; purely in terms of work proficiency… Yuto could do it with his eyes closed.
Secondly, there was the issue of compensation. Although he didn't have a salary, all his food, clothing, and daily expenses were covered by Palais Mermonia's budget, so… he didn't need a salary.
Lastly… Yuto quite liked the feeling of helping people solve problems and thus gaining a better reputation and prestige.
As he was thinking this, in Furina's eyes, her Assistant Administrator zoned out again.
She looked at Yuto, whose eyes were somewhat unfocused, sighed again, and then said loudly:
"Yuto! By the name of Hydro Archon Focalors, I command you to come have afternoon tea with me!"