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Shao Yun pushed open the door to Neuvillette's office, then stepped aside to invite Eula, who was standing beside him, inside, introducing her to Neuvillette seated behind the desk.
"I've brought the person to you."
After Eula entered the office, her gaze fell upon Neuvillette.
Neuvillette sat upright behind his desk, his entire presence radiating authority and solemn dignity.
Although she had heard of Fontaine's Chief Justice before, seeing him in person still made Eula feel a wave of nervousness.
She took a deep breath, forced herself to calm down, and then spoke somewhat stiffly. "Greetings, Lord Neuvillette."
Despite having once served as the captain of a Knights of Favonius guerrilla squad and weathered many storms, facing someone of such a special status—the Dragon Sovereign of Hydro, Neuvillette—
After all, Acting Grand Master Jean was still an ordinary human, while Neuvillette was the Hydro Dragon Sovereign.
At this moment, Eula even unconsciously compared Neuvillette to Mondstadt's Dvalin "Stormterror" in her mind.
Neuvillette keenly sensed Eula's restraint, so he revealed a gentle smile and said kindly, "There's no need to be so tense. Please, relax."
Hearing this, Eula gave a small nod, silently reminding herself to stay calm and soften her stiff expression as much as possible.
Seeing Eula gradually return to normal, Neuvillette didn't waste words and went straight to the point. "Mr. Shao Yun should have already informed you of the relevant matters, correct?"
Eula understood that this meant the formal interview was beginning.
She immediately straightened up, nodded firmly, and replied, "Yes, Lord Neuvillette. I fully understand the situation."
"And I am confident that I can handle this job!" As she spoke, Eula straightened her back, displaying a posture full of confidence.
Seeing her spirited demeanor, Neuvillette nodded in satisfaction. "Very well. Please follow me."
...
Outside Furina's suite.
Neuvillette knocked on the door, and after receiving Furina's permission, he entered together with Eula and Shao Yun.
Furina's room was decorated mainly in soft shades of blue. The walls were adorned with delicate oil paintings depicting rippling water, giving the impression that gentle water sounds echoed in one's ears.
In one corner of the room stood an exquisitely carved wooden bed. Soft curtains draped down, embroidered with elegant water patterns that perfectly matched the room's theme.
On the bedside table sat a crystal lamp, emitting a warm and gentle glow that added a touch of coziness to the space.
At the center of the room was a round tea table, upon which rested an elegant tea set.
The sofas surrounding the table were covered with soft blue cushions, making one irresistibly tempted to sit down and enjoy their comfort.
On the other side of the room stood a spacious, bright floor-to-ceiling window.
Sunlight poured in through the glass, complementing the blue décor and creating a tranquil, peaceful atmosphere.
Various exquisite decorations were placed throughout the room—crystal ornaments, shell accessories, and the like.
Of course, as Fontaine's biggest star, Furina also had several trophies and performance props on display.
After entering, Neuvillette spoke calmly. "Lady Furina, the guard you requested has been brought."
Furina, who had been reading a novel on the bed, lit up the moment she heard someone had arrived. She instantly tossed the book aside and leapt off the bed with astonishing speed.
She then rushed toward Shao Yun at the doorway, shouting excitedly, "Wow! That's great! I can finally go out and have fun! Let's get going right now!"
Looking at Furina's boundless energy, Shao Yun thought to himself that she really had no lingering trauma toward him at all… such a strong mindset—no wonder she could put on an act for five hundred years.
He quickly explained, "Uh… sorry about that, but I'm not your guard. This lovely lady here is."
As he spoke, Shao Yun extended his hand and pointed toward the graceful Eula standing beside him.
Hearing this, Furina paused slightly, then shifted her curious gaze in the direction Shao Yun indicated—toward Eula, who was standing quietly there.
She carefully examined Eula from head to toe, a hint of confusion in her eyes. After hesitating for a moment, she finally asked, "Hm? And who might you be?"
Eula showed no sign of stage fright. She confidently straightened her chest and replied, "Greetings, honored Hydro Archon!"
"My name is Eula. I currently serve as a trainee member of the Fontaine Security Force, and I will be your guard for the next month!"
After hearing Eula's introduction, Furina once again scrutinized the woman before her.
This girl named Eula really has an outstanding figure… quite similar to Clorinde, especially in certain areas…
As that thought crossed her mind, Furina's gaze unconsciously drifted downward and eventually settled on Eula's ample chest. Not inferior to Clorinde at all…
When Furina finally snapped out of her daze, she looked at Neuvillette with a puzzled expression and asked, "Huh? Wait a second—something's off. I remember saying I wanted Shao Yun and Lumine to be my guards!"
Seeing this, Neuvillette explained the reasoning behind the arrangement to Furina.
According to him, neither Shao Yun nor Lumine could spare that much time [and in truth, with Shao Yun as an option, Neuvillette never seriously considered Lumine at all].
However, Shao Yun had recommended Eula as a replacement.
At this point, Neuvillette paused briefly before adding, "As for Eula's abilities, Lady Furina, you can rest assured—Shao Yun is personally vouching for her."
"Furthermore, since Eula is also a woman like yourself, she is naturally more suitable for close personal protection than Shao Yun."
After listening to Neuvillette's detailed explanation, Furina nodded thoughtfully.
"Hmm… that does make some sense. After all, being my guard does involve some private matters. As long as her abilities are sufficient…"
She then circled around Eula with interest, carefully examining her from all angles.
Eula stood tall, her expression resolute, exuding an extraordinary presence.
The more Furina looked, the more satisfied she became. In the end, she nodded lightly in approval.
Next, Furina casually picked up a stage prop cane and adopted the air of a noble queen knighting a brave warrior.
She gracefully raised her hand, gently tapping Eula's left shoulder twice, then doing the same on the right, murmuring ceremoniously as she mimicked a formal knighting ritual.
"Then, Miss Eula—I, Furina de Fontaine, Queen of all waters, all lands, all peoples, and all laws, hereby appoint you as my personal guard!"
The moment Eula heard this, every muscle in her body tensed. She snapped to attention, her expression turning solemn, and responded loudly, "Yes! Queen of all waters, all lands, all peoples, and all laws!"
Seeing Eula's overly serious reaction, Furina froze for a brief moment before bursting into laughter.
"Hahaha! 'Queen of all waters, all lands, all peoples, and all laws'—saying that out loud is just too weird!"
"I grant you permission to call me by my name! Cherish this privilege—not everyone gets to address me directly!"
Eula clearly hadn't anticipated such a sudden shift. She froze, only reacting several seconds later and hurriedly nodding. "Ah? O-Okay…"
However, the instant she agreed, she couldn't help muttering inwardly.
Why does this Hydro Archon acts just like Fischl… so embarrassingly chuunibyou!
Neuvillette, having noticed Eula's awkwardness, spoke up to explain. "Lady Furina has always been like this—occasionally a bit… unconventional. I hope you won't mind and can be understanding."
But the moment Neuvillette finished speaking, Furina puffed up angrily and retorted, "Neuvillette! How dare you undermine me right in front of someone else!"
"What do you mean my personality is unconventional? I'm obviously full of charm, okay!" She placed her hands on her hips, striking an indignant pose.
Watching the exchange between Neuvillette and Furina, Eula felt an increasingly strong sense of déjà vu—like Fischl and Oz all over again.
Seeing that everything he needed to do was done, Shao Yun took his leave. "If there's nothing else, I'll be heading back."
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After leaving Furina's luxurious suite, Shao Yun hadn't gone far when a clear, urgent shout suddenly rang out from behind him.
"Wait!"
Hearing this, Shao Yun stopped and slowly turned around, only to see Eula striding quickly toward him.
When she reached him, Shao Yun asked, "What's wrong? Is there something else?"
Eula was slightly out of breath, one hand resting lightly over her chest, still not fully recovered from the shock and joy of everything that had just happened.
Even though she had now become Furina's temporary guard and could skip the exam once the commission ended, it all still felt unreal to her. Why would Shao Yun go so far to help me?
Looking at Shao Yun, Eula gathered her courage and asked, "Why are you helping me like this?"
Shao Yun replied calmly, "The reasons are actually quite simple. First, I just want to avoid unnecessary trouble. I'm here on vacation, not to work."
"Second, I want to put an end to the grudges between us as soon as possible. That's all."
Hearing this explanation, a complicated expression surfaced on Eula's face.
After a brief silence, she took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Thank you…"
Seeing this, Shao Yun half-jokingly teased, "Don't thank me just yet. Furina isn't exactly easy to serve."
"Who knows—maybe in a few days, you'll find the job unbearable and quit on your own."
Hearing him say that Furina was hard to deal with, Eula couldn't help showing a bitter smile.
She shook her head slightly and said self-mockingly, "Could it really be worse than being pointed at and gossiped about every day back in Mondstadt?"
Shao Yun offered his sincere wish. "Do your best. In one month, we'll settle our past grudges."
Eula nodded lightly and responded, "Mm."
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