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Han Fulai generously gave his share of the reward to Mona.

The most crucial figure in obtaining this research result was undoubtedly Mona, the astrologer. Han Fulai barely participated throughout the process and didn't feel he deserved the credit. So, under the guise of assisting Mona's research, he gave the money to the person who needed it most—he still remembered how Mona plucked mushrooms from Clear Spring Town into her pocket.

Although Mona seemed a little shy on the surface, she still caught the money bag with lightning speed...

After receiving their mission rewards, the investigation team enjoyed another celebratory feast at "The Deer Hunter," agreeing to meet again the next morning before going their separate ways.

However, two members of the investigation team did something else that night—

That night, Han Fulai went to the Knights' library again and borrowed the complete set of "Princess Fischl's Night Tales"; while Mona spent the night in her newly established magic laboratory divining.

The two of them found the same answer in their own ways.

On the morning of June 6, the investigation team gathered again at the entrance of the association.

Because he spent a long time in the library last night, Han Fulai got up a little late today and was the last one to arrive at the association's entrance.

When he arrived, he saw Fischl bidding a reluctant farewell to Ying and Mona.

Seeing Han Fulai approach, Oz flapped his wings and stepped forward to greet him: "You've come at just the right time; everyone is here now. Though it's hard to say goodbye, I must say these words to you all."

Fischl maintained her noble princess persona, but her expression betrayed her reluctance: "Farewell to me for now, my lords."

She handed Han Fulai a small cloth bag, and Han Fulai noticed that Mona was also holding the same thing.

“Day and night, time and space are all illusions, but the bonds of fate have brought you into my eternal night. Along the way you have shown extraordinary courage, and this wind of reward has risen for you,” Fischl said.

That small cloth bag was a reward from Her Highness the Princess to her subjects.

What kind of reward would Fischl give? Hmm, it wouldn't be some kind of cringey cosplay prop, like an eye mask or colored contact lenses? Han Fulai was hesitating whether to ask, but the impatient Paimon had already opened the gift bestowed by the princess. A bento box appeared before Paimon's eyes—

"Wow, it's toast! It looks delicious!" Paimon exclaimed with delight.

Although Fischl was very satisfied with Paimon's reaction, she still put on an air of "it's nothing," saying, "Hmph, food is merely a constraint for mortals. But if one has to say what is worthy of the condemned princess, it is nothing more than the tears of sinners and the tongue of lies..."

Oz then thoughtfully introduced the gift bestowed by Her Highness the Princess to Paimon: "This is the 'Eternal Night Summer Palace Honey Toast' that Miss often makes. It is usually only enjoyed by the Emperor and Empress during the Dark Night. Miss originally planned to have a picnic with everyone today..."

"—Just to replenish the energy needed for this body!" Fischl interrupted Oz's explanation, blushing.

...So Fischl is actually quite well-behaved in private, helping her parents with housework and even preparing lunchboxes for everyone? Putting aside her chuunibyou (adolescent delusions of grandeur) side, Fischl is actually a good kid. Han Fulai felt he had gained another layer of understanding of this chuunibyou girl.

Ying held Fischl's hand with a hint of sadness: "Fischl, can't you really come with us?"

Oz's voice was also somewhat low: "The great meteorite has exacerbated the coma, and even the strongest knights can't hold on. There's a shortage of manpower everywhere. The princess and I will have to search for and care for the patients in place of the knights... So, the rest is up to you."

"A giant meteorite...?" Han Fulai heard a key word from Oz's words.

“Yes, a massive meteorite with unprecedentedly powerful elemental forces,” Oz affirmed.

Fischl, on the other hand, adopted the air of a prophet predicting the end of the world: "The source of darkness and annihilation... has descended."

Mona, who hadn't spoken until now, finally spoke: "Last night, the 'Eagle Beach' in Mondstadt and the 'Radiant Forest' in Liyue were also hit by a meteor shower. And the 'core' that I predicted might exist also appeared, landing at 'Pointed Hat Peak,' which is 'Musk Reef.'"

"After this core landed, the elemental forces contained in the other meteorite fragments seemed to resonate and be greatly enhanced. According to Miss Catherine, now, without even touching the meteorite, ordinary people can fall into a coma simply by standing within its mental radiation range. Even trained members of the Knights Order cannot withstand the power of the meteorite, and many knights who were on guard around the meteorite have also developed 'sleeping disorder'."

“As a subordinate of the Mondstadt Association’s intelligence department, Fischl has received a commission from the Knights, so we will be parting ways today. As for the investigation of ‘Musk Reef,’ the Mondstadt branch seems to have finally decided to entrust it to me, the astrologer, and Luminous, the honorary knight.”

It turned out to be the case.

Han Fulai now understood why Fischl suddenly wanted to leave the investigation team. Because of the Grand Master's expedition, Mondstadt was facing a huge manpower shortage. Holders of the Eye of God like Fischl had become the most valuable human resources. The gaps left by the Knights of Favonius had to be filled by holders of the Eye of God like her. This was probably why the Knights of Favonius had made a request for cooperation to the Adventurers' Guild.

Just as Ningguang requested the assistance of the Liyue Adventurers' Guild to clean up the meteorite, local governments and adventurers' guilds in various countries maintain close cooperative relationships. Therefore, local adventurers sometimes provide assistance to local governments, just like Fischl does, and regard it as a top priority. After all, Fischl is, after all, a part of Mondstadt.

Since neither Mona nor Luminous are native to Mondstadt, the Association had no authority to transfer them. They only transferred Fischl and asked Luminous and Mona to continue their in-depth investigation of the meteorite incident.

Han Fulai was a visitor from Liyue, not even an adventurer, so his name wasn't mentioned in the "Musk Reef" quest.

Fischl continued talking over there.

Ying was reluctant to part with Fischl, and Fischl was equally reluctant to part with Ying. She held Ying's hand tightly: "Ying... you're a very good listener, always willing to chat with me. Usually, even in the guild, many adventurers are willing to partner with me, but only to glean the results of Oz's reconnaissance from my words... This short journey has been a wonderful adventure. The sudden decision to leave is also..."

"Huh? Fischl's way of speaking is a little different from usual...?" Paimon suddenly realized that she could understand every word Fischl said this time.

“!!!” Fischl froze.

For Fischl, having companions like Luminous and Paimon, with whom she could banter and tease each other, was truly a rare find. Fischl was actually very perceptive of people's hearts; she was well aware of the other adventurers' disdain and mockery towards her, and if they didn't need her help, they probably wouldn't even bother to listen to her.

It is said that among adventurers in Mondstadt, there is a book called "Fischl's Dictionary" that can translate Fischl's terms into simple and easy-to-understand words.

For example, “I hear the fierce winds of the past echoing in the abyss of time, blowing through the forgotten spires in the torrent of cause and effect” represents “the relics of the wind dragon”;

"O attendant who bears the name of judgment, as you wish, prepare to bear the great wisdom of the princess" means "I will investigate and give you the results immediately."

“Sing joyfully! You entourage who crave the princess’s blessing ceremony, then, with the hearts of tigers, venture deep into the battlefield!” This indicates that she has prepared the preliminary investigation report.

And the fact that "everything is recorded in this pitch-black book of prophecy" means that she has already written the adventurer's log in her own words, based on the adventurer's report...

—But Fischl disliked the so-called "Fischl Dictionary".

She hopes people will listen attentively to her every word and understand its meaning. That is the only way to show her respect and recognition.

Luminous and Paimon showed Fischl invaluable respect and recognition. Therefore, Fischl already considered Luminous and Paimon his best friends.

Fischl had few friends, and the opportunity to be held hand in hand with a friend like this to say goodbye was even rarer. Just now, when Ying held her hand, she was so excited that she inadvertently forgot her persona—no, her reserved and elegant demeanor as a princess.

Oz quickly tried to smooth things over for Fischl: "Miss, what you mean is... you are so brave and have wisdom that is beyond the reach of ordinary people, any puzzle would vanish in your presence!"

Paimon tilted his head: "Why does Oz's 'translation' sound completely wrong this time?"

"Cough, cough cough..." Oz, unusually flustered, quickly made amends: "What Miss meant was that if it were you guys, you would definitely be able to reach the truth behind the illusion."

"The truth behind the illusion...?" Mona's face turned solemn after hearing Oz's words, as if she had made a decision.

“Cough cough… Hmm, that’s right. As expected of those whose fates are intertwined with mine. Stand tall, you are the princess’s squires!” Fischl finally regained her composure. “Knights of judgment, you must lead them out of the darkness and back to the land of light.”

"The Knight of Judgment?" Paimon noticed that Luminous had acquired a new title without him even noticing...

Ying nodded emphatically to Fischl without any hesitation: "Don't worry, we'll work hard for you too."

Fischl turned her face away shyly: "...Then, stay and talk with this princess a little longer. Cough cough, don't misunderstand, our words are meant to become the foundation and fuel of a new world..."

Oz then reminded Fischl to keep track of the time: "Miss, we still have responsibilities. We'll meet again, after everything is over, and then we'll meet up for a celebratory drink."

Oz's words reminded Fischl of something: "So, according to this world's calendar, I am over three thousand years old. Of course, the illusion of the changing of the sun and moon is meaningless to me who has seen through the cause and effect of three thousand universes... but the suggestion of drinking fine wine with you all is very good."

Oz whispered a reminder: "Miss, I was just using a metaphor... This trick won't fool the bartender. If you're not old enough to drink, you're not old enough to drink."

Just then, Mona suddenly spoke up, "Oz, can you come with me for a second?"

At the same time, Han Fulai said the same thing: "Oz, I have something I want to talk to you about."

Although Oz found it strange that the two suddenly wanted to talk to him, he still obediently followed them to a place a little away from the association.

"Gentlemen, what brings you here?" Oz asked the two men.

Mona glanced at Han Fulai, her meaning roughly being, "You go first."

Han Fulai nodded, pulled a book from his person, and read aloud a passage from it:

"Oswaldo Hefnavanis, the King of Night Ravens".

"Among the beasts that followed the cursed blood of condemnation, only the Night Raven Prince, who had witnessed the destruction of a thousand worlds, could understand her sublimity. So he spread his wings woven from the night to shelter the noble princess and swore to protect her forever."

This is from "The Night Tales of Princess Fischl, Volume One: Summary of the End Times".

Oz was a little embarrassed: "So you've read this novel too, please don't..."

Han Fulai shook his head: "Oswald Hefnavanis, in 'that world' he rules over the starry seas and night skies of three universes, sheltering the souls of all fallen heroes with his shadow wings. To call him by the wrong name is to be punished by having one's tongue pulled out. Hmm, a big shot."

Mona shook her head as well: "But it pretends to be a talking bird... well, it's not really an act."

Oz was even more embarrassed: "These are just novels..."

Han Fulai didn't let Oz continue his explanation: "Since we're parting ways, could you tell us some of the truth, as a proper farewell gift?"

Chapter Thirty-Nine: The Raven with Divine Power

"Uh, Mr. Han, Ms. Mona, I am merely a member of Her Highness the Princess's household, and I truly do not understand what you two mean by this." Oz shook its head; if it had an expression, it would surely look completely innocent.

Han Fulai pulled out another book, this time it was "The Night Tales of Princess Fischl, Volume Zero" that he had found in the library.

This volume, *Princess Fischl's Night Tales, Volume Zero*, is a setting guide for the entire novel series. It's incredibly rich in content, but its print run is extremely limited, making it a prized possession among the core fans of the novel. It's said that the price of this book has skyrocketed, making it very difficult to obtain; even the Knights' library only has one copy.

Han Fulai turned to the page about Oz in the artbook and pointed it out to Mona:

Ozwaldo Hevnavanis

[The mighty King of Night Ravens. If Fischl's combat strength is a ten, and the average strength of the World Beasts is around fifteen, then Oswald's combat strength is probably thirteen. Its immense power is evident from its single-handedly annihilating "Twilight" in the first volume.]

However, the "curtain of night" is itself the natural enemy of the "twilight color".

As for Oswald's feelings for Fischl, I don't think it's love; it might be imprinting in birds.

(Editor's note: Ignore the author's opinion. Readers are welcome to freely depict the character relationships in their own vision of the Pure Land of the Night.)

Furthermore, Prince of the Night Ravens is not a particularly noble title. The Night Ravens are known for producing many schemers and curse masters. Oswald's insistence on this title likely stems from the fact that a mere "King of the Night" would hardly dare to call himself that before the "Dark Night."

"The 'King of the Night' is even stronger than Fischl." Han Fulai smiled.

Mona smiled and said, "So she's a schemer and a curse caster..."

"So, this is just a fictional setting..." Oz felt that the feathers on his head were a little loose. Although birds don't have "hair," they can go bald when they are under too much stress.

Han Fulai, still smiling, turned to Mona and asked, "It has always claimed to be Her Highness the Princess's retinue... Miss Mona, with your vast knowledge, may I ask, what is a being that can possess a 'retinue'?"

Mona answered with two words without hesitation: "Demon God".

The two looked at Oz, who turned his head away, saying, "This is also part of the setting..."

Han Fulai then asked Mona, "Then I'd like to ask... does the 'Eye of God' have the function of creating life? Or rather, are there any historical records of anyone who possessed the Eye of God creating intelligent life?"

Mona crossed her arms: "Impossible. The Eye of God is just an external magical organ. Creation is a forbidden realm, and only gods can set foot in it."

Han Fulai counted on his fingers: "Now before us is a Night Raven King who claims to be a member of our kin. It is an intelligent life form with a physical body, can eat, can communicate fluently with humans, speaks and behaves very politely, and also possesses the power to summon lightning..."

He has seen all sorts of Eye of God holders so far, and even including those he has seen in the game up to the Inazuma version, none of them have ever been able to summon a familiar like Oz.

Speaking of so-called "summoned creatures," Xiangling's Guoba is Maxius, the god of the hearth, who simply accompanies Xiangling and is not summoned by her. Ichidou's Niu Niu A Chou is also a living being, similarly accompanying Ichidou and not summoned by him. As for the other people's "summoned creatures," such as Amber's "Count Bunny" or Shen He's "Ice Puppet," they are not living beings at all.

Furthermore, so-called summoned beasts require the power of the summoner to maintain them, just like Shen He's ice puppets would disappear if they lost the power of the summoner. But Oars has always been a constant companion to Fischl; to Fischl, Oars is more like "family" than a summoned beast.

The Eye of God isn't some kind of promotional product with a huge discount, so it's impossible to expect a "buy one get one free" or "buy the Eye of God and get the adorable pet Oz for free" kind of deal.

Mona interjected, "I observed this during the battles against the slimes and the Fatui the other day—Fischl channeled her elemental power through Oz. In fact, Oz, you are the very essence of Fischl's power; without you, Fischl would be completely unable to utilize her elemental power."

—At the time, Fischl didn't actually guide the lightning strikes herself; she instructed Oz to do it. In fact, whether it was reconnaissance or combat, without Oz, Fischl would basically just be a chuunibyou (a person with delusions of grandeur) teenager.

Fischl's regular weapon is a bow and arrow, but its destructive power is no different from that of an ordinary bow and arrow. Only the lightning released by Oars is the manifestation of his extraordinary power.

However, normal Vision holders, such as Xiangling, do not need Guoba's help to add flames to their spears, and Amber's ability to create fire arrows has nothing to do with Earl Bunny.

"By the way, I did a divination on Fischl's 'Constellation' last night—her Constellation image is very clear: a night raven. To put it bluntly, it's you, Oz."

Mona stared at Oz.

“I can deduce that Fischl is the daughter of an adventurer couple in Mondstadt, her real name is Amy, and she met you when she was fourteen… but I can’t deduce anything more, because everything she experienced after the age of fourteen has been replaced with things related to you. Her fate has been covered up by you, Oz, why?”

Han Fulai seized the opportunity to launch a follow-up attack on Oz: "Let me talk about your name again, Ozvaldo Hrafnavins, which is written in Mongolian as 'Ozvaldo Hrafnavins'. Out of interest in this name, I glanced at the dictionary in the library—another way to write Ozvaldo is Oswald, and this name has an origin, derived from the Old Mongolian word '?svaldr'."

Just as Liyue has its ancient poetry, Mondstadt naturally has its Old Mongols language. Oz's name is spelled using Old Mongols—well, from a chuunibyou (delusional) perspective, it can be seen as simply for the sake of looking cool. But if this Oz isn't so simple, then his name isn't so simple either.

“‘ûs’ means ‘god’ in Old Mongolian, and ‘valdr’ means ‘power’. So the name Oswald means ‘the power of God’.”

"And your surname Hrafnavins is a combination of Hrafn—the Old Mongolian word for 'Raven'—and the suffix '-avins,' meaning your race, the raven. Just like 'Astrologist Mona Megistus' can be translated as 'Great Astrologist Mona,' translating your name Oz, 'Ozvaldo Hrafnavins,' would be 'Raven with divine power!'"

Chapter Forty: Story and Dialogue

With things having come to this point, even someone as eloquent as Oz couldn't help but fall silent.

The arguments Han Fulai presented could be defended by saying that the name was just a fictional setting, but they couldn't explain the constellation or Fischl's usual performance in battle—in front of Mona, a genius astrologer, any explanation would be a cover-up.

When Mona took out her water divination plate in front of him to divine Fischl's fate, Oz tried his best to stop her, but unfortunately, he couldn't control what Mona did after she got home.

Therefore, it can only remain silent.

But Oz remained silent, while Han Fulai did not.

He put away "The Night Tales of Princess Fischl" and continued, "I am certain that Oz's identity is extraordinary, and it is certainly not just based on a few words."

Mona interjected, "And I realized that Fischl was hiding a secret not just through simple divination."

“The first person to suggest that these meteorites were ‘cursed’ was Fischl,” Han Fulai said.

Back in Springvale, when Fischl visited the unconscious people, his conclusion was—"This isn't an ordinary dream…it's a curse!"

At the time, everyone thought Fischl was having a fit of teenage angst, but only Oz "translated" those words as "something in the dream is luring the unconscious person," and confidently told everyone, "Although there is no evidence yet, the princess's intuition is always accurate."

It was because of Fischl and Oz's words that the investigation team connected "sleeping disorder" with "the curse in the meteorite".