Genshin Impact, all those behind-the-scenes big shots are me

“Let’s go take a look first,” said Fu’s sidekick, Nina.

Having made up their minds, the three left Mo Mang Palace and headed northwest of Fontaine.

Because the matter had escalated too much, in order to avoid conflict and casualties, Navelette temporarily settled the Melusin people not far outside the city, under the protection of guards.

According to him, the Melusians are pitiful creatures who pose no threat and are merely seeking refuge here. If the Water God were willing, they could even become his loyal followers.

Funina was overjoyed and wished she could agree on the spot—those who believe in Funina will be protected!

However, Su Chen told her not to rush.

The road is quite long.

After passing Fontainebleau, you still have to cross a hillside.

"Ryder, stop looking at the scenery and hurry up!" Fulina turned around and saw Su Chen walking slowly behind her, and couldn't help but urge him on. She was in a hurry to recruit believers.

Navelette, standing to the side, also turned around, but compared to Funina's expectant expression, a hint of doubt appeared in his eyes.

With his strength, he could naturally sense that Su Chen's current situation was not the so-called 'viewing the scenery,' but rather that he was physically exhausted.

Su Chen chuckled: "Here it comes."

"Still so slow, you old man!"

"Why don't you go ahead first, and I'll take my time looking around? It's been a long time since I've come out to explore."

"Hmph~ Now you know how nice the scenery is outside, huh? You've been stuck in the office all day." Funina was anxious and couldn't wait to go see it, but she hesitated for a moment. "Never mind, I'll wait for you. Honestly."

"Go ahead," Su Chen said with a smile. "I'll catch up soon."

"Alright... Vilette, let's go!"

Anyway, we'll be there soon. I'm not a child anymore, how could I get lost? As for danger, that's even less likely... Funina thought, summoning the three thugs to clear the way ahead.

Navelette looked at Su Chen, hesitating slightly.

Su Chen smiled at him: "It's nothing."

Navelette nodded, then turned around to follow Funina. However, he didn't go fast, deliberately slowing down so that he could arrive at the scene immediately if Su Chen was attacked by a monster.

However, Su Chen was lucky and did not encounter any monsters along the way.

Or rather, the monsters were all driven away by the thugs summoned by Funina.

Upon arriving at Melusin's encampment, one can see a squad of guards standing watch outside, protecting Melusin from harassment by monsters and humans.

Furina and Navelette were at the camp.

"So this is Melusin...tsk~ It's different." Actually, Su Chen had seen Melusin's information before the simulation, but he didn't know much about her. Animal-eared girl...wait~why isn't she the kind from a Western fantasy world?

It's the kind that's big, right?

Navelette was very popular with Melusin. His height and demeanor made him look like a 'father figure' among the group of Melusin.

"Ryder~"

When Funina saw Su Chen, she immediately waved to him, "Come over here quickly."

Mr. Ryder slowly walked over.

The Melusens are not big, but they are very cute.

Human-sized, relatively short, with facial features that retain many animal characteristics, most notably the fingers, where only the thumb is separated while the other four fingers are not.

They look like soft, fluffy rag dolls.

It's the kind of thing that doesn't scare people at first glance. The reason it caused such a sensation is probably because it appeared so suddenly.

During his conversation with these Meilushin women, Su Chen learned that most of them came from Haimo Village. They came to Fengdanting out of longing and curiosity, but they did not expect it to cause such a big reaction. The Meilushin women expressed their deep apologies for this.

"We are truly sorry, Water Goddess. Please forgive our ignorance," said one of the Melos.

Funina was overjoyed.

She not only forgave them, she absolutely adored the little ones.

"Hmm~ Since you have sincerely repented, I, as the god of justice, will pardon all of Melusin's sins and grant you the right to live in Fontaine!"

Pure water is the attendant of the water god, and the lovely Melusin can also be a spirit favored by the water god.

Funina had even planned to have these adorable little creatures accompany her on the parade, so that when the show began, they would transform from outsiders into part of the grand stage in Fontainebleau.

As for theater, the people of Fontainebleau have always been accepting and even welcoming of it.

Even Navelette had to admit that although the water goddess Funina often seemed unreliable, she always managed to surprise people with her unreliable actions.

Su Chen wondered if his "flash of inspiration" talent had been stolen by Fu Ningna.

However, Funina was curious about the appearance of the Melusin people, so she suggested going to Seafoam Village to take a look.

Su Chen hurriedly waved his hand in refusal. Young people are full of energy, and he couldn't withstand the strain. If he had to travel all the way to Haimo Village, his already short lifespan would be shortened even further.

"What's up, Ryder? You've got a bit of Dido lately." During the small meeting between the three of them, Funina stood in front of Su Chen with her hands on her hips and said, "Are you planning to start living the life of a retired old man ahead of schedule?"

"Look at what you're saying, I'm just not interested," Su Chen said with a smile. "You can go with Violet, I'll wait for you here. By the way, I just saw a nice place, let's go for a walk there."

"Alright then, but you can't go back by yourself. Walk around outside more often, or you'll rot." Lady Funina is really worried. Sigh~ Who told Ryder to be such a big idiot who can't even take care of himself? She can only worry more.

but.

Furina sometimes felt strange.

Why does Ryder not drink tea much around 3 PM?

Why is Ryder spending more time daydreaming?

Why does Ryder often look tired?

Why does Ryder always seem to doze off?

"That Villette."

As they left the camp, Funina suddenly asked the water dragon, "Don't you think Ryder looks like an old man?"

“…” Navelette chose to remain silent, as she sometimes does, but this time it wasn’t because she didn’t want to talk to Funina, but simply because she didn’t know how to bring it up with her.

...

...

The appearance of the Melusin caused quite a stir in Fontaine. Fortunately, Funina's plan worked. The shock turned into surprise in an instant. A grand parade was held, and Funina used her unique and ingenious method to bring the Melusin into the sight of the people of Fontaine.

With her intervention and Navelette's attitude, the Melusins ​​began to integrate into human society.

As for their origins, the investigation conducted by Funina and Navelette initially determined that they were related to Erinas.

Because some of the Melusin in Haimo Village can communicate with Erinas.

However, Erinus is already dead and will not pose a threat to Fontaine, so Su Chen suggested that they send someone to keep an eye on things first and deal with any issues as they arise. In any case, Melusin is definitely fine, since she is still active five hundred years later.

But only he knew about this. Navelette was particularly concerned about the Melusin people, and even visited Su Chen several times to ask him to help improve the laws related to the Melusin people.

Although the law is not entirely useful, from his perspective, at least when the Melosens are truly wronged, he can step in as a judge to help, rather than the Water Dragon—although both judgment and fists can solve problems, Navelette does not blindly worship force.

In return, Su Chen asked him what he thought of the word 'transcendence'.

“Surpass?” Navelette pondered for a moment. “According to general understanding, it means to achieve greater results.”

"And what about you?"

“Me? I don’t know.” Navelette shook her head. “I still don’t understand the true meaning of my existence. I’m also searching for the answer. I’m sorry I can’t give you any advice.”

"It's nothing, just a casual chat," Su Chen chuckled. "But as for finding meaning in life, I don't think we need to deliberately pursue it. Everything has a reason, and the answer is always on the path forward. Perhaps when you look back on this question someday, the answer itself will no longer be important to you."

Navelette asked, "Then what is important?"

"You'll understand what you value when you find it."

"Things that are important to me..."

"That is not something like the ancient power."

Navelette was taken aback.

"Just focus on the present."

Su Chen smiled slightly.

For him, talking to Navelette was like teaching a younger generation.

In my twilight years, I hope to do as much as I can.

...

After talking with Navelette, Su Chen continued to study the rules.

Your time is running out.

At fifty-six, you begin to review the entire simulation process, spending a year summarizing your experiences and trying to find an opportunity to surpass it.

At fifty-eight, after fruitless contemplation, you begin to attempt to advance your divine authority cards, using this as a breakthrough to achieve transcendence.

"The power of the Tribunal has reached its limit. Ultimately, the Divine Authority Card system has only so much room for improvement. If the foundation is weak, further refinement will be futile. To surpass it, everything must be overturned and rewritten..."

The problem is that once the rules of the Divine Authority Card series are overturned, the stable order that Su Chen has worked so hard to establish will also collapse.

When order collapses, nothing is ever truly safe.

The worst-case scenario is that Fontaine will be corrupted by the Teyvat Order and swallowed up... but the probability of this is very low, because the system that Su Chen has built is relatively stable, and it would be relatively safer for him to dismantle it piece by piece by hand.

More importantly, Su Chen knew that the principles of Heaven should be dormant at this time, and the power of order should be relatively weak. Otherwise, he would not have been able to establish his own order in Fengdan so easily.

Although there are risks, your time is running out. Every day at the start of the day, you can feel your body's functions rapidly declining. You have no choice but to try.

[You spent a year dismantling all the rules of the Divine Authority Card series, retrieved the cards from Furina, and told her to 'enhance and upgrade' them.]

[Furina believed it.]

[But during this year, with the collapse of order, even though Su Chen was extremely careful, terrible things still happened within Fengdan—mountain floods, earthquakes, disordered ley lines, and monster uprisings... You witnessed the impact of the collapse of order for the first time and were deeply shocked by it.]

[At the same time, you also understand a principle: the collapse of a weak order system within Fontaine alone can have such a huge impact; once the Teyvat order collapses, the seven kingdoms will likely be destroyed in an irreversible way.]

"The world order must never have disruptors." You think to yourself.

You vaguely sensed that you had grasped something, but immersed in the atmosphere of creating a new theocracy series and the pressure of time, you didn't think much of it.

At sixty years old, after nearly a year of preparation, you begin to construct the divine authority card order.