[Paimon: Me neither. It feels so unfamiliar.]
[Wriothesley: I recognize the place in the footage—that's the Fortress of Meropide, Fontaine's prison. I am Wriothesley, warden of the Fortress of Meropide, and even I have never seen something like this flying around here.]
[Neuvillette: Perhaps the video we're seeing is from the future. It has already been indicated that these images could depict the past, present, or future.]
[Furina (muttering to herself): The future... has Fontaine been saved?]
...
On the screen, during the reception procedure, Meropide trembled violently. To find answers, Lumine and Paimon headed to the Duke's office.
In the office, Wriothesley stood to greet them:
[Wriothesley: I'm pleased to see you two. How may I help you?]
[Paimon: What was that earthquake just now?]
[Wriothesley: The tremor came from the surface, so I'm not entirely sure what caused it. However, nothing has occurred underground—Neuvillette's seals would not fail so easily.]
[Paimon: I see... but we should still consult those on the waterways to understand the situation fully.]
...
[Lyney: Seals... tremors... could this be a sign of the prophecy?]
[Ningguang: The prophecy? Can anyone clarify what it is?]
[Lyney: Allow me. The prophecy has circulated in Fontaine for many years. It says that every citizen of Fontaine carries a burden of sin. No matter how a just nation judges them, their guilt cannot be absolved. One day, Fontaine's sea level will rise, drowning all who bear this guilt, leaving only the Hydro Archon alone, seated upon her throne, weeping.]
[Lyney: After years of investigation, we confirmed the existence of a substance called "Primordial Sea." It can directly dissolve the citizens of Fontaine. The sea level is steadily rising, and the scenes foretold by the prophecy are slowly coming true.]
[Keqing: Dissolved by water? That sounds... impossible.]
[Jean: If only we could receive the aid of a god... Anemo Archon, your devoted followers request your assistance to protect your people.]
...
Back in the footage, Lumine and Paimon arrived at Palais Mermonia, where Neuvillette was still busy with his duties.
After a short rest, the two were received by him.
[Lumine: We felt a strong tremor underwater. Wriothesley said it originated from the surface. Do you know what happened?]
[Neuvillette: I just received the report. I've already begun handling it immediately. After the tremor, the sea level near Poisson rose rapidly.]
[Paimon: The water level rose? What about the people there?]
[Neuvillette: Fortunately, the rise was temporary and has mostly receded. Yet, I have a bad premonition, if this change in sea level is related to the Primordial Sea, then the disaster Poisson is facing could be far worse than it seems.]
...
[Navia: What? The Tremor occurred near Poisson? That's my hometown!]
[Charlotte: Navia, don't worry. This is footage from the future. Knowing it beforehand is harmless.]
[Furina: That's right! With me here, Fontaine will remain safe. Navia, there's no need to fear.]
[Zhongli: From a rational perspective, should an unmanageable crisis occur, the gods will intervene.]
[Venti: Indeed]
[Nahida: That's true.]
[Navia: Yes... with Lady Furina and the gods, Poisson will surely be safe.]
...
On the screen, Lumine led Paimon through Poisson. Their eyes fell upon a scene of destruction—broken houses and collapsed building lay everywhere.
[Paimon: Where is Navia? We need to check that she's safe.]
Lumine nodded, and without hesitation, the two ran into Poisson to confirm her situation.