Mu Yang did not receive the response he wanted.
No matter how he probed with his consciousness, he could no longer sense Rene's situation.
Puzzled, Mu Yang repeated his previous action.
Tossing Mora, making a wish…
However, nothing happened.
"This is strange. What exactly is the trigger mechanism?"
Mu Yang continued researching beside the Fountain of Lucine.
Not far away on a bench, a cat-eared girl appeared to be resting with her eyes closed.
In reality, she had recorded Mu Yang's every move.
She didn't dare slack off in the slightest.
Because this was [Father]'s order.
She obeyed orders and never asked unnecessary questions.
Not long ago, Hotel Bouffes d'ete.
Lyney and Lynette had just finished a magic performance.
As the older brother, Lyney was now a well-known magician throughout Fontaine.
He was only one step away from reaching the top.
That step was to perform a grand magic show at the Opera Epiclese.
However, now was not yet the time.
Although they had obtained permission to use the venue, their grand finale magic still needed perfecting.
These were minor matters and did not affect Lyney's mood.
Every time a magic performance succeeded, he would bring gifts for the younger siblings at Hotel Bouffes d'ete.
Today was no exception.
To Lyney, this place was home.
During the times when [Father] was not in Fontaine, he was the one in charge here.
Freminet received a complete set of tools he had been longing for.
He hadn't expected Lyney to actually get it for him.
The shy boy's face was filled with joy. "Thank you, Lyney."
Even in his happiness, Freminet did not forget the important matter.
"…[Father] has returned and wants you and Lynette to go see her."
Lyney handed the gifts for everyone to Freminet and asked him to distribute them downstairs.
Only then did he and Lynette head to [Father]'s study together.
Lyney knocked on the door and greeted softly, "Father."
"Come in."
The person inside responded.
This voice belonged to the Fourth of the Eleven Fatui Harbingers, [The Knave]—Arlecchino.
She was also the owner of Hotel Bouffes d'ete and the [Father] of the children here.
She held several reports in her hands.
Upon seeing Lyney and Lynette enter, she handed the documents to them.
"Keep a close eye on him. Report every single detail to me."
"Yes."
Lyney took the documents from [Father]'s hands.
He asked no extra questions.
He knew [Father]'s personality and temper well.
He also knew what his real job was besides being a magician.
They were the Fatui's intelligence agency.
As long as they followed [Father]'s orders, that was enough. They shouldn't ask about anything extra.
Lyney withdrew from the study with the documents.
[Father] had been away for quite a while this time.
It was said that after returning to Snezhnaya, she had gone to Inazuma.
Then she passed through Liyue on the way back and only returned to Fontaine today.
She should rest a bit more.
Lyney returned to his room with Lynette following closely behind.
The two began studying the information [Father] had given them.
"Mu Yang, from Liyue…"
Back to the present.
Mu Yang had already tossed ten Mora into the Fountain of Lucine.
He still hadn't managed to make contact with [Master] Rene in the Primordial Sea again.
A kind-hearted officer couldn't stand watching anymore and quietly told him.
"Sir, the Fountain of Lucine is actually just a scenic fountain, the confluence of all water flows in Fontaine."
"It doesn't really have the power to grant wishes. It's just like praying for fortune in Inazuma—think of it as a symbolic gesture…"
Only then did Mu Yang realize that the surrounding gazes were all focused on him.
Some people were even covering their mouths and giggling.
Most thought Mu Yang was asking for too many wishes and being too greedy.
Mu Yang could tolerate being kindly teased by others.
But he hadn't expected the dog system to join in as well. "Hahaha, did you lose this Gold Hero's Sword or this Silver Hero's Sword one?"
"Dog system, do you know something?"
System: "I know. Lyney and Lynette have been following you ever since you got off the boat. Don't tell me you didn't notice?"
Of course Mu Yang had noticed.
Lynette had changed her makeup and clothes, with only her ears exposed.
To others, she just looked like a cute cat-eared girl resting on a bench.
But they didn't know that Lynette had not only recorded everything Mu Yang did.
She was also communicating with Lyney at all times.
Lyney wasn't far away, and the two had their own way of communicating.
However, no matter how well they hid their surveillance skills.
They couldn't escape Mu Yang's counter-reconnaissance.
He no longer judged people by their outward appearance.
Lyney and Lynette were too outstanding.
They stood out from the crowd around them.
It would be hard not to notice them.
It seemed the first person he encountered in Fontaine, just like with Lumine, was Lynette.
But wasn't he here as a merchant?
Was [The Knave] even monitoring this?
Was she worried that his appearance would affect their plans?
Mu Yang thought about it. He didn't seem to have done anything like destroying Fatui strongholds… right?
No matter what her purpose was, since the other party wanted to play, he would play along.
His early arrival in Fontaine was precisely for this—to establish some connection with the main characters of the storyline first.
Mu Yang moved.
He stood up and slowly left the Fountain of Lucine.
It was already dusk. The sun had set, and more people were appearing.
Mu Yang walked at a leisurely but methodical pace.
He made sure that at any given moment, only one of Lyney or Lynette could see him.
Mu Yang circled the Opera Epiclese once.
Then he headed toward the dance floor on the right side of the Opera Epiclese.
There, he enjoyed a wonderful 'Phoenix Legend' dance performance and enchanting heavenly voice.
Afterward, Mu Yang suddenly flashed and disappeared from Lyney and Lynette's sight.
"Brother, it seems we've been discovered."
Lyney gritted his teeth. At first, he hadn't understood why [Father] wanted them to monitor this young merchant.
But after reading his information, the two of them didn't dare slack off in the slightest.
Young Adeptus, sword that slays evil demons, single-handedly challenged the Raiden Shogun…
With just the two of them, they were no match for Mu Yang at all.
Now that he had disappeared, it probably wasn't an escape.
But a reversal of roles—
The prey had become the hunter.
Lyney had only one thought: the plan had failed, protect Lynette and retreat.
Lynette was trembling all over at this moment. Mu Yang had most likely locked onto her.
She could already feel that terrifying pressure.
A chill crawled up from the soles of her feet…
Lyney's situation was similar. He also felt that Mu Yang had locked onto him.
He sent signals to Lynette while running, telling her to retreat.
This game of cat and mouse didn't last long.
Mu Yang herded them toward the same location.
Soon, Lyney and Lynette ran into each other.
Lyney complained about why Lynette didn't listen to him and just run.
Two 'Mu Yangs' smilingly emerged from the shadows.
"Run? Who wants to run? How would you run?"
From the moment they started monitoring Mu Yang.
The identities of hunter and prey had already been decided…