Chapter 453: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [453]
Chapter 453: This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [453]
Chapter 453 - This Trainee Fatui Harbinger is Too Unreliable [453]The sea surged, swallowing the streets of Fontaine.
The faint light of the deep violet barrier shimmered, holding back the floodwaters.
Furina stood at the edge of the barrier, gazing up at the ocean above. Nearly all the citizens now floated on the water's surface, crying desperately for help.
A massive ship, its origin unknown, had appeared to perform rescue operations.
At first, she feared everyone would be swallowed by the sea and dissolved by the Primordial Waters.
But as time ticked by, to her surprise, she realized the citizens remained unharmed, still afloat and intact on the water.
"This is..."
Furina's voice was filled with confusion.
Shouldn't they have dissolved already?
"Your efforts were not in vain."
Makoto's voice came softly from beside her as she approached, standing at Furina's side to look out at the floating citizens.
"Because of you, they've survived this disaster and now have a chance for a brighter future."
"T-thank you..."
Seeing the people safe, Furina managed a rare smile, though her face was streaked with tears. Even her smile looked more like crying.
"There's no need to thank me," Makoto replied, her tone gentle.
"These are words Luo Qing wanted me to say on his behalf. If you want to thank someone, thank him when he returns."
"Mm..."
Furina nodded slightly.
The relief of knowing the people were safe brightened her spirit. Her expression carried a mix of joy and exhaustion, a survivor's gratitude after a great ordeal.
She glanced toward the house, as if
Luo Qing hesitated, then stabbed her without a second thought.
As he withdrew the blade, the verdant branches brushed over the wound, healing it just as quickly as before.
"Oh, so you can heal, huh? Let's see what happens if I cut those branches too!"
He aimed at the green branches and prepared to strike, but the woman's calm voice stopped him.
"This is the World Tree... the root system of Teyvat."
"..."
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