【Amber】：Wow, so Ms. Feningna is really high-ranking?
【Yoimiya】：Yeah, she has so many attendants. She must be an amazing person, right?
【Hu Tao】：Oh my, what a grand entrance! We only have this kind of spectacle for the Spirit Summoning Ritual.
【Xingqiu】：Indeed, could Ms. Feningna have a special identity?
【Kaeya】：Judging by this scene, Ms. Feningna must be a prominent figure in Fontaine.
【Feningna】：Haha... It’s not as dramatic as you guys are making it out to be. I’m just a modestly famous star.
Amidst everyone’s praise.
Feningna’s small vanity was satisfied.
The Fontaine people, upon witnessing this, didn’t expose her, instead, they revealed a faint smile.
Since Feningna stopped playing the role of a deity, her mindset had changed slightly. She was no longer as lively as before.
If they could, they would rather see the carefree Feningna. She had already endured too much pain, there was no need to suppress herself anymore.
The scene returns to the screen.
Fontaine soldiers stand densely on both sides of the city wall.
They bow in unison, as if welcoming the arrival of Su Mu.
Meanwhile, a figure appeared on the platform above the city wall, causing everyone in the chat group to widen their eyes.
It was a white-haired man in a blue robe, exuding a noble aura from within. Anyone with discerning eyes could tell that he held a high position.
The man held a staff with both hands, the hem of his robe swayed in the wind, making a rustling sound. His purple-red pupils, like those of a non-human, stared at Su Mu below, as if a grand battle was about to erupt.
【Feningna】：Huh?
【Nahida】：Mr. Wriothesley?
【Lyney】：Oh? I didn't expect it to be him...
【Klee】：Mr. Wriothesley personally receiving a traveler from a parallel world?
【Kaeya】：Sorry to interrupt.
【Kaeya】：Judging by your tone, you all seem surprised?
【Lyney】：Well... It is a bit surprising, after all, it’s Mr. Wriothesley...
【Nahida】：Mr. Wriothesley is the highest judge of Fontaine. He can be considered the most powerful figure in Fontaine.
【Xiangling】：Huh? Isn’t the Hydro Archon supposed to be the most powerful in Fontaine? Why is it Mr. Wriothesley?
【Hu Tao】：It does seem a bit strange?
【Charlotte】：Ahem, let me explain briefly.
【Charlotte】：The Hydro Archon has entrusted most of her work to Mr. Wriothesley.
【Charlotte】：So, Mr. Wriothesley is like the head of state, similar to the Liyue Qixing in Liyue.
【Charlotte】：As for the Hydro Archon, she is Fontaine’s biggest star. Although her status is also very high, she is more like a mascot in Fontaine.
【Amber】：Mascot...?
【Kaeya】：Haha, that’s an interesting description.
【Xiangling】：This is the first time I’ve heard someone refer to a deity as a mascot.
【Xingqiu】：Hmm... Indeed. If anyone dared to say that about the Rex Lapis, they would probably be surrounded by the people and beaten.
【Charlotte】：Haha... Well... the reason behind that is quite complicated, and it’s troublesome to explain. You’ll understand later.
Charlotte didn’t directly explain the reason.
Because of the emergence of the comparison system, everyone in the chat group would eventually find out the reason.
Instead of having her describe it, it would be better for them to witness it firsthand, perhaps it would change their perception of Feningna’s identity.
【Nahida】：Mr. Wriothesley represents Fontaine’s official stance whenever he appears.
【Nahida】：He specially came to Sal Terrae, with so many honor guards, doesn’t that mean...
【Lyney】：Heh... this Mr. Su Mu seems to be of high standing as well?
【Lyney】：To have Fontaine’s highest judge personally receive you, it's not easy!
【Wriothesley】：Indeed, according to Fontaine’s law, only important diplomatic occasions will have such a grand ceremony.
【Feningna】：Waaah... my chance to make a grand entrance is gone...
【Charlotte】：Haha... Don’t be sad, Feningna. Let’s just see what’s going on first!
Seeing this, everyone stopped dwelling on it.
The scene shifts, the camera switches to Wriothesley’s face.
He retracts his gaze, turns around, walks slowly down the steps, and comes to Su Mu’s side.
Although it was just a small gesture, anyone with discerning eyes could tell that Wriothesley was putting himself in his proper place.
This means that he treats Su Mu as an equal, which piqued everyone’s curiosity. Why would Fontaine’s highest judge do this?
“Mr. Su Mu, welcome to Fontaine.”
Wriothesley gracefully bowed, his attitude extremely formal.
“Mr. Wriothesley, I didn't expect Fontaine’s highest judge to come out to greet me personally.”
“Oh? Mr. Su Mu doesn’t know?” A faint hint of surprise flashed in Wriothesley’s eyes when he heard this.
“Know what?”
“It seems the Dendro Archon hasn’t mentioned it to you.”
“After you boarded the ship, the Akademiya sent an official document to the Palace of Fontaine.”
Su Mu nodded in understanding, then shook his head with a smile: “It was her reason, wasn’t it?”
“I’ve already told her not to worry about me, to focus on Sumeru’s affairs. It seems I’ll have to give her another lecture when I return.”
Wriothesley didn’t respond.
He gestured to Su Mu, inviting him.
“Mr. Su Mu, I’ve prepared a ship. Let’s talk along the way.”
Su Mu nodded slightly, not saying anything more, and followed Wriothesley as he left Sal Terrae.
Immediately after, hundreds of Fontaine soldiers followed close behind. Seeing this scene, it was as if they were protecting a distinguished figure.
As Su Mu’s figure gradually disappeared into the distance, Lyney and Lynette, standing on the shore, were stunned, speechless, unable to regain their composure for a long time.
“It seems Mr. Su Mu really is a great figure, as our father said.”
“Yeah... he can actually get Mr. Wriothesley to personally receive him. Our father didn’t even get this kind of treatment when he visited.”
“Indeed, even now, if our father wanted to see Mr. Wriothesley, he would have to book an appointment several days in advance. The treatment Mr. Su Mu received is worlds apart.”
The two exchanged glances, silently nodding.
“Let’s go back and inform everyone, we must treat Mr. Su Mu with the highest standards.”
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