The story of version 3.1 officially ends.
This transitional version has sparked a lot of speculation among players.
The character that players are most curious about is this diplomat who has been scheming since version 1.0.
Unlike Yula, who suddenly appeared,
players could hear the word "diplomat" from various characters almost from the beginning of the game's story.
Jean and Lisa believe Si Xuan is a good partner.
Even the Grand Master, who goes on expeditions, said Si Xuan uses flashy skills.
But they are very strong.
Diluc once said in an event.
The leader behind the secret organization he collaborated with is likely the diplomat of Fontaine.
Venti, the Anemo Archon, believes Si Xuan is someone who craves freedom.
When they heard Venti's evaluation, some players joked that it was like a guest appearance from Attack on Titan.
In Liyue, Keqing, one of the Seven Stars, admires Si Xuan only slightly less than the Geo Archon.
Ningguang of Liyue said that if it weren't for Si Xuan's investment, it would have taken her many years to achieve her current success.
Yanfei said she is often invited to Fontaine to help check legal documents.
In Inazuma, Sangonomiya Kokomi said Si Xuan has been funding Watatsumi Island for years.
The old fox, Kamisato Ayato, said he has no chance of winning against Si Xuan's diplomacy.
Because of the previous foreshadowing, all players were full of anticipation for this diplomat.
But when Si Xuan appeared, well,
while his appearance and skills seem pretty good,
with the leaker's revelations, many wanted to know what Si Xuan's ultimate move is.
His Elemental Skill isn't related to physical attacks, so it must be his Elemental Burst.
As for whether the leaker is spreading false information
that's no longer a concern.
Because miHoYo sued the leaker.
The reason for the lawsuit was for leaking company trade secrets.
MiHoYo has been around for over a decade.
Was this the first time they sued a leaker?
This made many people suspect that miHoYo intentionally created the leaker to generate hype.
The leaker being sued means all the information is real.
So many people are discussing and sharing information about Si Xuan.
Story fans are studying Si Xuan's voice lines, although they are incomplete.
But there is still some information that has been revealed.
Some scholars have written a "Diplomat Analysis Report" based on the leaked information.
It has attracted a lot of attention on the forums.
【First, let's start with the name. In the voice lines, it is mentioned that
he woke up on the beach in Fontaine. Besides his name,
he has no memories of his past.
This means he is not originally from Fontaine, and "de Fontaine" was likely given to him by the Hydro Archon, Focalors.
This means that the diplomat's original name only consists of the first two characters.
The name "Si Xuan" has a strong Liyue style, but Si Xuan has never said he is from Liyue.
This means that Si Xuan is most likely from another world.
And it's a world with a very similar cultural style to Liyue】
Then, this scholar listed some Fontaine residents encountered in the game.
The names of these Fontaine residents have a strong Western style.
The name "Si Xuan" is indeed an outlier in Fontaine.
【Next, let's talk about Si Xuan's position in Fontaine. Diplomat, it seems like an outward-facing role.
But based on our conversations with him,
Si Xuan is responsible for much more than just diplomacy.
It's just that the title "diplomat" is too prominent,
so he is always referred to as the diplomat.
Based on the descriptions from Al-Haitham and Yanfei,
Si Xuan has some administrative and legislative power.
All of Fontaine's legal documents need his approval before they can be implemented.
He holds great power.]
No one disagrees with this. Just look at how others treat Si Xuan.
A person as tough as the Grand Sage, Scaramouche, can only hold back his anger in front of Si Xuan.
He jumps back and forth between different factions, and no one dares to criticize him.
If this is the case in Sumeru, then it's even more so in Fontaine.
【From Si Xuan and Al-Haitham's descriptions, we can understand the power structure of Fontaine.
Si Xuan possesses some administrative and legislative power,
while Nahida above him holds the rest of the administrative and judicial powers.
That leaves only the executive power and oversight power in the nation.
Due to insufficient information, it's unclear if the executive power and oversight power lie with the Hydro Archon.
However, considering that the Grand Inquisitor, Nahida, is above Si Xuan,
she likely also possesses the executive power.
If this is truly the case, the Hydro Archon only has the oversight power.
This means that the real power is in the hands of Nahida and Si Xuan,
and the Hydro Archon is essentially sidelined.]
【Next, let's talk about Si Xuan's purpose in coming to Fontaine.
The Tsaritsa, the Fatui, Sumeru scholars, the people of the desert, Scaramouche, and the Dendro Archon.
Multiple forces are intertwined, creating a prime opportunity for him to fish in troubled waters.
I believe Si Xuan came to Sumeru with two objectives. One is for Sumeru's academic materials.
Fontaine's previous policies towards Sumeru can be considered resource plunder.
Si Xuan collaborated with the Tianquan to acquire Sumeru industries, causing an economic crisis in Sumeru.
Then he used Mora to purchase Sumeru's academic materials. 30 million Mora
is the same amount of money that Ningguang spends on lunch, and it can be exchanged for 30 academic materials from Sumeru.
Exchanging money for knowledge, Si Xuan definitely got the better end of the deal.
Why does Si Xuan dare to do this? Because Sumeru's god is imprisoned and cannot directly manage Sumeru.
It's like how nuclear-armed nations treat non-nuclear nations. I can do whatever I want.
Now the Tsaritsa has arrived, and the Dendro Archon will eventually take power.
Si Xuan will not be able to treat Sumeru the same way as before.
So Si Xuan wants to take advantage of the time while Azar still holds power to plunder all of Sumeru's academic materials.
His second objective should be the Akademiya's technology.
Si Xuan doesn't seem to favor using elements. The clothes he wears should belong to a type of "word spirit science."
In Liyue terms, it's called "xianfa" (仙法). This means that Si Xuan is seeking to break free from the power of Vision.
The Akademiya's technology is precisely what Si Xuan wants.]
Initially, everyone was puzzled by Si Xuan's actions.
It felt like watching someone enjoy a show.
But with this analysis report coming out,
many players felt like they had been enlightened.
He throws multiple forces into a tug-of-war, creating a balanced state.
He takes advantage of this opportunity to fish in troubled waters.
It's truly in Fontaine's best interest.
【Lastly, why is Si Xuan doing all this? Why does he want to plunder Sumeru's knowledge?
The information that has been revealed is limited, and I'm not completely certain.
However, we can analyze his motives based on his actions.
First, Si Xuan loves money. He almost always mentions Mora when doing anything.
This is a bit confusing. Si Xuan is a short-lived being, transformed into a long-lived being by Focalors.
But his perception of time should be the same as that of short-lived beings.
Interest in something will fade over time.
He's a money-making machine, and he has accumulated five hundred years of wealth.
Logically, he should have moved past the stage of being interested in money.
So why is he so obsessed with making money? His voice lines mention that he has a purpose for making money.
What's that purpose? This is where his goal of collecting Akademiya and the Akademiya's technology becomes crucial.
Si Xuan is doing something big. He's researching something, and this research has been ongoing for four hundred years.
Research is the most expensive thing. That's why Si Xuan has to spend money like crazy.
Venti said that Si Xuan craves freedom.
Who is the enemy of freedom? The answer is Celestia.
The answer is clear. Si Xuan is developing a weapon to fight Celestia.]
After reading this analysis article, many players were both amazed by the author's imagination and pondering
whether it is truly as the author said, that this diplomat is developing a weapon like a nuclear bomb that can inflict damage on Celestia.