Chapter 47: Ch : Retreat and Encounter

Chapter 47 - Ch 47 : Retreat and Encounter

Under the influence of the Eerie, the once kind, compassionate, selfless Focalors, who deeply loved the people of Fontaine, had now transformed into this mad, selfish, and ruthless being...

"Do you still wish to destroy the Oratrice? Do you still want to stop me?" Focalors spoke coldly.

"I don't mind... turning all of you into corpses."

"Although carrying out multiple executions today didn't bring me any additional benefits, if you dare to obstruct my plan—I will show no mercy!"

"Your lives... should wither at the very last moment. Only then will they bloom into the most beautiful sight!"

Su Yuan understood now—"Focalors" didn't avoid killing because she didn't want to, but because she wanted everyone to die together in that grand explosion.

That, in her eyes, was the most beautiful and romantic ending.

And the fact that she insisted on executing at least one person per day seemed to be a strict requirement for her...

Suddenly, a thought struck Su Yuan—he had already used the Primordial Sea to revert Mules and Silver back into Oceanid.

They weren't actually dead.

But Focalors didn't know this.

From her perspective, Mules and Silver had been gravely injured, with no chance of survival—she must have assumed today's execution had already been "successfully carried out."

Realizing this, Su Yuan saw no reason to engage in a direct confrontation with the Eerie today.

For now, they could let things be.

By tomorrow, they would have more intelligence—and more options.

After all, there was still the question:

"If no execution took place today, something unexpected would happen."

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By tomorrow, they would finally know what that "unexpected event" was.

There was also that important piece of information—Su Yuan was curious about it as well.

Would it be helpful in their current situation?

After tonight, they would finally unlock the answer...

"Alright, Focalors, we understand..." Su Yuan spoke up.

"We won't target the Oratrice anymore. We'll retreat now."

Everyone was shocked, staring at Su Yuan in disbelief.

The Su Yuan they knew wasn't someone who would give up so easily—wasn't someone who would compromise without a fight.

"Su Yuan, you're just giving up like that?" Chiori looked at him with disdain.

"Looks like I overestimated you. Turns out you're nothing special after all."

"If Su Yuan made this decision, he must have his reasons. I choose to trust and support him." Navia said firmly.

"Alright then, Su Yuan, we'll follow your lead." Neuvillette was filled with doubts, but in the end, he nodded.

He had already promised—to trust Su Yuan unconditionally.

"Hahaha, as expected of you, Su Yuan."

Focalors laughed, her face returning to normal.

"The wise know when to yield. You've made a smart decision."

"Tomorrow, be sure to return here for the trials..."

"Otherwise, I will still randomly select someone for execution."

With that, Focalors vanished from sight.

"Lord Neuvillette, Lady Furina, could you please explain what is going on?"

Clorinde asked in confusion—after all, she was the only one present who had no idea about the Eerie's existence.

"Let's discuss it once we return." Neuvillette replied.

..............

Inside Neuvillette's office, everyone had gathered.

Su Yuan, Neuvillette, Furina, Chevreuse, Wriothesley, Sigewinne, Chiori, Navia, and Clorinde—all were present.

First, they explained the existence of the Eerie to Clorinde, who quickly grasped the situation.

Then, Su Yuan revealed everything to the group—the truth behind the prophecy, the connection between Focalors and Furina, Focalors' schemes, and the true purpose of the Oratrice...

Since the Eerie-controlled "Focalors" had already exposed herself, there was no point in hiding anything anymore.

"So you're saying... If Focalors had not been controlled by the Eerie, she would have used the Oratrice and the centuries of accumulated Indemnitium... to kill herself, destroy the Hydro Archon's throne, and return the authority of the ancient dragon to me—so that I could absolve all of Fontaine's people of their sins."

Neuvillette spoke slowly:

"How cunning... Focalors..."

Then, he turned to Furina, his voice carrying a rare gentleness:

"Furina, you've been through so much all these years... It must have been incredibly difficult for you."

"I'm fine..." Furina said softly.

"I just feel sorry for Focalors... Compared to what she has done, my efforts are nothing."

"Sacrificing one person to save everyone else—mathematically and statistically, it seems like an efficient trade-off," Sigewinne remarked.

"But can life truly be measured by numbers? Does that make it the right choice?"

"But if we can't break the Eerie's control over Focalors, then according to her current plan, all of Fontaine will be destroyed—everyone will be blown to pieces."

"That's why we have to change everything!" Su Yuan declared.

"We need to free Focalors from the Eerie's corruption and find a new way to save the people of Fontaine from the prophecy!"

"Everything depends on making it through tonight and uncovering tomorrow's crucial information!"

"Neuvillette, the Fontaine Weather Bureau said there's a chance of rain tomorrow," Wriothesley reminded.

"I know. I'll make the necessary preparations in advance," Neuvillette nodded.

"And you—remember, do not drink any tea tomorrow."

"It's getting late. Navia and I will head back now," Chiori glanced at the time.

"We'll return first thing in the morning to continue discussing how to handle this situation."

"After all, my Chiori Workshop's headquarters is in Fontaine—I won't just sit back and let it get blown up."

"See you all tomorrow," Navia waved as she bid farewell.

"Since there's nothing urgent for now, I'll take my leave as well. I need to check on my father," Chevreuse said as she prepared to depart.

"I won't disturb you any longer. I'll also be here first thing in the morning," Clorinde said as she left together with Chevreuse.

"Neuvillette, tonight I and Sigewinne, won't be returning to Meropide. A change of scenery once in a while sounds nice—staying at Palais Mermonia could be interesting." Wriothesley remarked.

"Alright, I'll arrange separate rooms for you," Neuvillette responded.

"Oh... I was hoping I could sleep in the same room as you... I'm quite curious about what your sleeping posture is like."

Neuvillette: ...

"Su Yuan, the sky is about to darken. Let's meet again tomorrow."

Furina smiled as she bid him farewell.

............

Late at night, when it was time to sleep, Su Yuan lay in bed, unable to drift off...

Had he really gotten used to the stiff infirmary bed in Meropide?

The guest room bed in Palais Mermonia was so spacious, soft, and comfortable—yet he couldn't fall asleep?

On a whim, Su Yuan decided to go up to the top floor of Palais Mermonia to get some fresh air, clear his mind, and gaze at the stars.

Even though he knew that the night sky of Teyvat was artificial, he was still curious—what exactly did a false sky look like?

But when Su Yuan took the elevator up to the top floor, he realized that someone was already there...

She, too, was standing in the breeze, looking up at the stars.

Hearing the elevator doors open, the figure turned her head—and their eyes met.

Su Yuan froze.

Why was it Furina?

What was she doing up here in the middle of the night instead of sleeping?

In the next moment, under the moonlight, Furina's neck began to bend, her face twisting and contorting...

Su Yuan suddenly thought to himself—how foolish.

Why had he come up here for no reason?

Furina's private suite was on the top floor of Palais Mermonia.

And now, look—he had walked straight into this.

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