The Damselette's form gradually became clear, and then he opened his eyes.
"Clervie: I... What is this?"
"Paimon: Great! Clervie doesn't have to dissipate!"
"Lumine: But... what's with that dragon tail? And why does Clervie have scales on his face?"
"Lyney: It seems... he really does."
Clervie's face had some crimson dragon scales, and so did his arms. The most noticeable was that tail, swaying back and forth.
"Clervie: What is this?"
"Qixuan: Ahem... I just added a little something. To create a stronger physical body for you, I added a drop of ancient dragon's essence blood. And it has many benefits, like lifespan, recovery ability, combat ability, senses, and so on. Come, try to control your power and retract the superficial state."
"Clervie: Okay."
Clervie's small face flushed red with effort. It seemed less like retracting power and more like... uh, forget it, forget it, a girl's matters are not to be detailed. Fortunately, after Qixuan's guidance, Clervie could freely switch forms.
Just then, a giant eye, no, to be precise, many eyes, suddenly appeared above Fontaine. This anomaly caused panic among the people of Fontaine. The Hydro Archon Focalors immediately flew out, and then, looking at those eyes, her heart trembled.
Neuvillette also came out, then instructed the Gardes to maintain order.
"Focalors: (Such a powerful aura of death, could it be...?) May I ask, are you here for?"
"Ronova: You can call me Ronova. Oh, right, 【The Death Administrator】, can you understand that?"
Ronova's voice was cold, merciless, and indifferent.
"Focalors: If it's because of the Primordial Sea, I..."
"Ronova: Don't misunderstand, the Primordial Sea is not within my jurisdiction. I'm just here to confirm something. Someone here... privately destroyed the 【rules】 of death."
Focalors's heart jumped, and he immediately thought of someone, smiling bitterly in his heart: "Ah, it's over..."
Neuvillette looked at Ronova above. He knew that he was not strong enough to defeat the opponent yet.
"Ronova: I'll go find it myself. You don't need to move."
Then Ronova disappeared, and Focalors also felt that he couldn't move, only able to pray that Qixuan and her companions would be fine. And these matters eventually reached the Fatui. When The Knave found out, he immediately told the children of the House of the Hearth to hide.
On the other side, the commotion outside could not be hidden from everyone.
"Paimon: Wh-what do we do! A big guy is coming to find us."
"Qixuan: Alright, I'll go out and see. You all stay here and don't move."
"Lyney: Aren't we friends? If we face it, we face it together."
"Clervie: I can also..."
Qixuan hurriedly told everyone to stop. You truly are innocent for your ignorance. Then he said that he would be fine, but Clervie's eyes still showed worry. He didn't want this big sister to be punished for saving him. No one noticed... a Vision suddenly appeared in Clervie's hand.
Lumine also wanted to go, but was stopped by Qixuan.
And just as Qixuan walked out, a cold gaze looked over. Qixuan stared back unceremoniously.
"Ronova: Power not belonging to Teyvat. You are from outside."
"Qixuan: Are there still few outsiders in Teyvat?"
"Ronova: ........."
Ronova suddenly pulled Qixuan into his own space to talk. Outside, the aura he emitted could easily harm people.
"Ronova: You violated his 【rules】."
Upon hearing this, Qixuan's aura suddenly changed, and the surrounding flowing element became increasingly restless. The power of ultimate destruction radiated from his body.
"Qixuan: So... you're here to accuse me?"
This time, it was Ronova's turn to be bewildered. Gomen! I just said one sentence, how did you go all out?
Finally, Ronova found that he couldn't shake Qixuan at all. On the contrary, the reason he was pulled in was because he wanted to hear what he had to say, and that's why he was willing to come in. Ronova wanted to abide by the rules set by his boss (Heavenly Principles), but this one in front of him clearly wasn't... someone he could handle.
"Ronova: Alright... forgive my rudeness, but... I hope such things happen less in the future. Doing so would break the current state of Teyvat."
"Qixuan: I know this is the 【rules】 he set, but as a person... ahem, aren't there always some accidents? You can just... turn a blind eye."
"Ronova: ........."
Listen, is that human language?
"Qixuan: Ahem... I know you're a bit aggrieved. How about this, I know about your transaction with the First Pyro Archon. I can help you get back your lost power."
This was something he really couldn't refuse. Now, he had to do his own work and also work he shouldn't be doing. His boss was asleep, one was missing, one was slacking off, and one was constantly battling himself. He was truly fed up.
"Ronova: Alright, the agreement is made."
Ronova finished speaking and left. Focalors, finding that he could move, quickly went to find Lumine and their location.
.........
"Focalors: So... you made a deal with 【Ronova】?"
"Qixuan: 'Deal' sounds so unpleasant. It's a mutually agreeable matter."
(Ronova: There's an old saying in Liyue: 'A wise man submits to circumstances.')
Focalors was speechless. He probably wouldn't have agreed without some coercion or temptation.
"Focalors: So, you did all this for him?"
Focalors pointed at Clervie.
"Lumine: That's right, we acted on our own initiative."
"Lyney: Sorry... Lady Hydro Archon, we've caused you trouble. We will take responsibility."
"Lynette: Brother..."
"Freminet: Lady Hydro Archon, th-this matter was caused by me, I..."
"Clervie: You are Lady Hydro Archon?!"
Clervie said with a little excitement.
"Focalors: That's right. However, why do you all have to take responsibility? You make me look like the bad guy. I don't blame you. On the contrary, I've had similar experiences, though perhaps not exactly like Clervie's."
Clervie was about to say something else when he suddenly felt something clutched in his hand. He opened his palm to see a Pyro Vision resting quietly in his hand.
"Paimon: Eh?! When?"
"Clervie: It seems... just now."
"Focalors: Haha, it seems Clervie has received recognition from Celestia. Alright, I'll head back now. If you need anything, you can find me at Palais Mermonia."
Focalors left.
Clervie looked at the Vision in his hand, as if thinking of someone.
"Qixuan: Keep it safe. This is what you deserve."
"Clervie: Mm, thank you, everyone."
"Paimon: So, are we going to see 【The Knave】 now?"
"Lyney: Father will definitely be very happy."
"Freminet: Th-then Clervie is from the same period as 【Father】, what should we call Clervie?"
Everyone pondered...
At this moment, a voice came from afar.
"Perhaps, you can call him 【Mother】."