Yuto was unaware that the soft, fragrant blue cupcake he had been thinking about was following behind him.
Of course, this wasn't because he didn't notice the little tail following him, but because he was deep in thought and found it difficult to spare any attention for it.
For Yuto, figuring out how phobos from the Remuria era was written was more important than many other things.
He knew very well that although he possessed some of Surtalogi's abilities, he was not one of the five individuals who betrayed all of Teyvat.
Whether from Furina's perspective or his own, to live a more stable life in this world, these five individuals were someone he had to confront.
Although he didn't know if all five of these culprits harbored hostility towards Teyvat, he always needed to have a backup plan.
The dark beast tide triggered by Gold and The Star-Devouring Whale associated with The Foul, these two points alone were enough to place Yuto in opposition to them.
As for why he needed to understand phobos's operating principles, it was to counter the Prophet.
If his destiny were completely seen through, then everything he did would become "meaningless" actions.
Therefore, whether in combat or in future life and operations, the existence of V Serfuní'ěr (Wèisèfúní'ěr) would be his greatest hidden danger.
Although all of this was predicated on the Prophet being on the opposite side of Teyvat, it was still better to be prepared in advance.
Thinking of this, Yuto nodded slightly, then turned his gaze to the calm lake surface before him.
"According to what you just said, we're going to a new ruin now, right?"
Yuto asked.
Paimon nodded her small head vigorously, then explained:
"Yes, that's right! We went to the Shadowy Court last night and retrieved a new set of data, and now we're going to this place."
"After all, we've pretty much explored the last ruin, and the writer needs more historical materials, so we chose this place."
Hearing this, Yuto nodded understandingly, then his expression froze, and after a rather strange sigh, he turned his head and said:
"Furina... why are you here? If you wanted to follow... wouldn't it have been better to say so earlier?"
As Yuto spoke, he looked at the white ahoge peeking out from behind the small hill, and sighed once more.
Although he didn't know why Furina had followed, given the current situation, it was better not to let Furina go back.
After all, Furina is the Water God. If one of her subordinates were to arrange Furina's actions in front of outsiders...
Her public image could very likely be questioned, leading to doubts about her strength, and ultimately, about her identity as the Water God.
And what Yuto had to do was to slow down this process as much as possible, so... he couldn't do that.
Seemingly directly called out by Yuto, Furina slowly emerged from behind the small hill.
Feeling the diverse gazes from the three, Furina tilted her head slightly, cleared her throat, and said:
"I came to help you personally explore the secrets of Remuria."
"After all... this is a part of Fontaine's past, so it's only natural for me, the current ruler of Fontaine, to witness all of this."
After speaking, Furina's voice paused slightly, then she turned her gaze to Yuto and continued:
"Moreover, my Assistant Administrator is also here, and I... also came out of concern for his safety."
After saying this, Furina walked over to Yuto's side, looking at the calm lake, lost in thought.
Seeing this, Lumine and Paimon exchanged glances, shrugging in unison, as if resigned to the situation.
"Alright then, but with a God joining us, our exploration will go even smoother!"
Paimon said with a cheerful smile, looking at Furina.
"Naturally, as the master of all waters, my, Hydro Archon Focalors', participation will certainly be of great benefit to your exploration."
Hearing this, Yuto glanced at Furina with some concern, as if worried about the flag she had just raised.
After all, Lumine and Paimon didn't know that Furina was essentially an ordinary person, but Yuto did.
If they encountered any danger in the ruins, she truly wouldn't be able to do anything.
After all, the only three Hydro Eidolons in Fontaine who currently obey Furina's command, namely Salon Solitaire, were still busy in Palais Mermonia and couldn't instantly teleport to help her.
Thinking of this, Yuto's gaze shifted slightly upwards, resting on Furina's face.
Four centuries of interaction had made him very familiar with some of Furina's micro-expressions; he could see a hint of worry in her heterochromatic eyes.
Seeing this, Yuto sighed silently, and with the surge of Electro energy around him, he softly said:
"Lady Furina, if it's about clearing out monsters or handling crises... just leave it to me. The importance of these matters doesn't reach the level where you need to act."
Hearing this reassuring voice, Furina nodded gently, then, with her exaggerated theatricality, said:
"Hahahaha, as expected of my Assistant Administrator, as expected of my subordinate!"
"Alright then~ I'll only act when you reach a life-or-death situation... to show you the might of a God."
Yuto bowed slightly upon hearing this, displaying the respect a subordinate should have for their God, then turned to Lumine and Paimon beside him and said:
"Lumine, Paimon, there's no time to lose, we need to depart quickly."
The two who were called out nodded heavily twice, then jumped into the water without hesitation.
Meanwhile, Yuto took a deep look at Furina, and the Electro Vision hanging at his waist glowed faintly at this moment, as if he had long prepared for something.
Although Furina's current body was Focalors's, he had never seen Furina herself go into the water.
"I wonder if the human body formed by the purest Hydro Eidolons on the continent today will still retain an affinity for water?"
Yuto couldn't help but wonder.
Of course, he was fully prepared. If Furina couldn't adapt to the underwater environment, his elemental power would protect her, but...
After this matter was over, it would be another time to test his acting and feigning ignorance abilities.
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