Hearing Paimon's words, Navia was first startled, then subconsciously pointed to the dilapidated ship not far away and said:
"I haven't seen Lyney and the others today, but if you're looking for the Fatui... there should be a few in that old ship over there. They came to help find Mr. Yuto, but..."
Navia scratched her head awkwardly, a little embarrassed, and said:
"But by the time they arrived... the Spina di Rosula members had already searched Beryl Region twice, and Lord Neuvillette had already confirmed Mr. Yuto's whereabouts, so I..."
"I asked them to help the Spina di Rosula collect building materials..."
After saying this, Navia slightly composed herself, then spoke with a serious expression:
"Of course, even if the Spina di Rosula hadn't completed their search for Mr. Yuto... I wouldn't have let them interfere."
"Because... they are the Fatui after all, and no one knows what the Fourth Seat intends."
Hearing this, Traveler nodded knowingly.
She could understand Navia's thoughts.
After all... her current actions, whether from a logical or practical standpoint... Navia's approach was the most cost-effective.
Not only did it prevent the Fatui from overly probing Fontaine's political core, but it also provided the financially strained Spina di Rosula with some free labor.
Thinking of this, Traveler took a deep look at Navia, secretly thinking:
"As expected of someone taught by Yuto... their way of doing things is truly identical..."
Paimon, at this moment, played her part, quickly nodding her small head and saying to Navia:
"Mm! Thank you, Navia, we'll be going now—"
Before Paimon could finish, a familiar young voice came from behind them.
"Hmm~ Freminet, I told you they were here, didn't I?"
"Brother really is..."
"That voice is... Lyney and Lynette?!"
Paimon turned her head in surprise, and the first thing she saw was Lyney smiling and waving at them from not far away, along with Lynette and Freminet standing behind him, and then...
Her brain crashed.
Clearly, Paimon's small mind was not enough for her to understand why the three children of the House of the Hearth would appear precisely in front of them at this moment.
To her, this world was a giant Mondstadt Inn; they always met the same people in different places.
In contrast, Traveler showed no surprise.
After all, her and Paimon's activity range was limited to Beryl Region and the vicinity of the ruins, plus the current Beryl Region... there were quite a few Fatui, so finding them wasn't difficult.
Navia, upon seeing Lyney and the others, left first.
After all, her cooperation with the Fatui only included "searching for Yuto's whereabouts" and "helping Beryl Region overcome its difficulties," and did not involve the contents of the ruins.
Moreover, she had already received key information from Traveler earlier, so there was no need to listen further.
Traveler, meanwhile, looked at the three children in front of her, pondered for a moment, then asked:
"Is it... about the ruins?"
Lyney nodded seriously, then continued:
"Father wants to know the information you obtained in the ruins, after all... we are now on the same front."
Hearing Lyney's words, Traveler nodded as a matter of course, then began to recount their experience in the ruins.
...
"So... the crux of the matter is still with Lady Furina?"
"As long as Lady Furina is willing to share that information, the hope of solving The Prophecy will become greater?"
Lyney stroked his chin, stating his guess.
"Yes, that's right! Neuvillette said he would first ask Furina's stance today, and then come up with corresponding solutions based on the subsequent situation."
Hearing this, Lyney nodded thoughtfully, then smiled and said:
"Okay, thank you, I will report it truthfully to Father, and then... continue to distribute the 'magic pockets'."
At this point, Lyney paused slightly, the expression on his face gradually becoming calm. He softly said:
"As I said before in Meropide, Traveler, Paimon, we are using our own methods... to save Fontaine."
Traveler gently nodded in response, offering no opinion.
After all, the three children grew up in Fontaine, and she could understand their desire to help Fontaine overcome this hurdle.
Seeing that Traveler seemed unwilling to continue discussing this somewhat heavy topic, Lyney bid a symbolic farewell and then left with Lynette and Freminet.
In fact, for the Fatui... obtaining the god's heart was directly synonymous with solving The Prophecy or saving Fontaine.
The reason is simple: as long as the Fatui's contribution to this matter is significant enough...
Then using these "contributions" to diplomatically pressure Fontaine and thereby obtain the god's heart would not be impossible.
Achieving the ultimate goal, gaining goodwill, and improving the Fatui's reputation all at once—why wouldn't they do something that kills three birds with one stone?
Traveler watched the three figures gradually disappear into the distance, shook her head gently, then led Paimon towards the port in Beryl Region.
Their next task was simple: to wait.
...
Just as Traveler and Paimon were returning to Fontaine... Lyney and the others had already quickly arrived at a wooden house near the eastern side of Mount Aethel.
The three of them tidied their clothes slightly, then Lyney gently knocked on the door.
"Father, the information from within the ruins has been collected."
After Lyney finished speaking, a rather calm female voice came from inside.
"Mm, come in."
"Yes."
With that, Lyney gently pushed open the wooden door, looked at Arlecchino sitting on a simple wooden chair, respectfully performed a hat-off bow, and softly said:
"Father, the situation is as follows..."
Lyney concisely re-described the information Traveler had told him, then respectfully stood to the side, awaiting her next instruction.
Arlecchino, meanwhile, tapped the tabletop rhythmically with her slender index finger, her eyes with scarlet markings slightly narrowed, seemingly deep in thought.
After a long while, Arlecchino slowly spoke:
"First, regarding the missing first stone tablet... Freminet, I hope you can salvage the seabed near Beryl Region to see if you can find it."
"Next are Lyney and Lynette; what you need to do is maintain a normal relationship with the Traveler until they tell you the information Lord Neuvillette told her."
"Finally..."
"Remember to foster a good relationship with the Assistant Administrator; this is very important to us."
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