In the Player World, streamer Chen Xiyao was intently watching a game cutscene.
"French! She's actually singing in French! Wow!"
On the screen, Furina stood center stage, her song gradually fading. The Hydro Vision slowly materialized on her chest, radiating a gentle yet resolute light.
Chen Xiyao, who had been leaning back in her chair, suddenly straightened up.
"The Vision... Furina finally got her Vision! Ha ha! My character has one, and she's only getting it now!"
As her laughter faded, Chen Xiyao suddenly felt a sting in her nose. What's this? The scene is so beautiful!
[ She deserves it! She truly deserves it! ]
[ Crying! I'm actually crying! This is too much! ]
[ Five hundred years of solitude and acting, all for her own "wish"... ]
[ This isn't a Gnosis, it's a Vision! Her very own, Furina's Vision! ]
[ Mihoyo's so good at delivering gut-wrenching moments, but this one comes with a hint of sweetness! ]
[ To the person above: This is a blade wrapped in candy. Swallow it, and it'll still pierce your heart. ]
[ She's no longer playing the role of a god; she's become her own god. ]
[ I bet Neuvillette is beaming with pride backstage. ]
Chen Xiyao sniffled, composing herself slightly. Looking at the scrolling comments, she realized they were right.
Furina and Focalors really were wonderful girls.
Chen Xiyao: "I told you! Mihoyo's character designs and music are flawless, it's just their writing team that's braindead!"
Though it's pretty good overall, there are definitely too many tearjerking moments.
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Genshin Impact International Server.
For French players, Furina's performance of "La vaguelette" in French was nothing short of a devastating "ultimate move" delivered point-blank. The visceral impact of hearing their native language sung with such power defied description.
In French streamer Zack's live stream:
Like thousands of other French players, he was experiencing Furina's Story Quest.
As the story reached its climax, Furina stood on the stage, not using her usual universal language, but singing "La vaguelette" in clear, pure French, imbued with the refined elegance of classical drama. The air in the live stream seemed to freeze.
Zack gasped sharply, leaning forward so close to the screen he nearly pressed his face against it.
"Wait... what?!" he muttered in disbelief, followed by ten seconds of complete silence, broken only by Furina's singing echoing through the live stream.
He instinctively removed his headphones, then put them back on, confirming this was no hallucination.
"PUTAIN!!"
He suddenly roared, clutched his head in both hands, and flashed a nearly "collapsing" expression of wild joy at the camera.
"She's singing the French version! And it's absolutely stunning!"
At that moment, his live stream chat exploded into a frenzy, the comments scrolling by so rapidly they were barely visible to the naked eye:
[ French!!! ]
[ Oh my God... these lyrics... ]
[ It's authentic French, so elegant! ]
[ I'm crying! Hearing my language like this is too moving! ]
[ This is a tribute to French culture! ]
[ I'm getting goosebumps all over... ]
Zack slumped back in his gaming chair, repeatedly muttering "unbelievable."
After listening once, he even paused his game and rushed to Mihoyo's official website to search for the video, eager for everyone to experience this "native language critical hit" again.
Unfortunately, Mihoyo had nothing.
This wasn't just a simple translation; it was an "operatic assassination" that precisely targeted the cultural soul of French players, inflicting not harm but unparalleled shock and pride.
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Inside the Opera House, a brief moment of silence erupted into thunderous applause and cheers.
"Furina!"
"Lady Furina, you were magnificent!"
The shouts echoed through the hall as the Fontaine audience rose to their feet in homage, their faces glowing with genuine admiration and affection for Furina—not because she had once been a god, but for her spectacular performance and everything she had sacrificed for Fontaine.
At the front of the audience, Neuvillette quietly observed the stage. On the Chief Justice's usually stern face, a barely perceptible hint of emotion flickered.
Beside him, Fidelle smiled proudly, as if she herself had delivered such a brilliant performance.
Lumine and Paimon clapped vigorously.
Paimon hovered in mid-air, waving her arms excitedly. "Furina was amazing! Right, Traveler?"
Lumine nodded with a warm smile, genuinely happy for her friend.
Focalors watched with deep satisfaction, her eyes mirroring Fidelle's pride.
The applause continued for an extended period, refusing to subside.
Furina stood center stage, slightly breathless, her cheeks flushed. She bowed gracefully to the audience, then, thinking no one was watching, quickly bent down to pick up the Vision from the floor. Clutching it behind her back, she rubbed it between her hands, unable to suppress her excitement.
When her gaze met Neuvillette's across the crowd, she flashed him a genuine, radiant smile.
Neuvillette nodded and returned a faint smile.
Finally, all the performers gathered on stage to take their bows together, acknowledging the audience's prolonged ovation.
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After the performance, somewhere in the Opera House:
Furina, Focalors, Fidelle, and Lumine gathered again.
Paimon: "That sudden incident scared me half to death! I flew to my designated spot, ready to drop the Vision prop, when suddenly a real one appeared!"
"Well..." Furina stroked the Vision now hanging at her waist. "I don't know why it appeared, but thankfully, the final effect was perfect."
"The audience probably hasn't seen such a realistic prop before," Fidelle remarked.
After discussing the matter further, the group decided to check on Dulphy, who had gone home to rest.
Dulphy's condition had improved slightly, though she was still feeling unwell. Hearing about the performance's success, her complexion flushed a little.
On the way home, Furina kept examining the Vision in the sunlight, clearly fascinated by it.
Fidelle: "Lady Furina, do you... feel anything special?"
Furina asked, puzzled, "Feel? What kind of feeling?"
Fidelle: "Vision holders often experience changes after obtaining their Visions. For example, after I got mine, I felt significantly stronger."
Furina concentrated intently, then shook her head in confusion.
Focalors: "It's related to the Hydro Element. Let's discuss it when we get back."
Though Focalors no longer possessed her Divinity, her perspective as the former Hydro Archon remained sharp, allowing her to discern certain things.
"Mm-hmm."
Furina carefully stowed the Vision and quickened her pace.
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Back home, the three of them huddled together for a long time, finally figuring out what made Furina so special.
Fidelle brought over a basin of water. Furina carefully stepped onto the surface, thinking, I mustn't fall! To her astonishment, she remained afloat!
Overwhelmed with excitement, Furina immediately declared her intention to test her newfound ability at the sea.
Fidelle nearly failed to dissuade her, eventually resorting to culinary bribery. Only then did Furina agree to wait until evening to test her powers at the shore.