As night fell, the bright moonlight poured down like the Milky Way on the busy Fudé Port, which was under construction.
In the center of the port, a magnificent stage rose from the ground, reflecting the moonlight.
At this time, below the stage, countless residents of Yashiori Island and Watatsumi Island gathered, their gazes fixed tightly on the stage above, waiting for Furina's appearance.
Finally, amidst a series of melodious and beautiful musical notes, Furina slowly stepped into the center of the stage with an elegant and light posture.
As soon as she appeared, the scene erupted in thunderous applause and cheers, deafening, echoing in the night sky for a long time.
Standing in the distance, Yae Miko witnessed this scene and felt quite a pang of discomfort.
If it were Ei on the stage at this moment, the scene would probably be completely silent.
As the cheers and applause gradually subsided, Furina proclaimed in her signature exaggerated tone: "My dear people, greetings. I am Furina, Archon name Focalors, the Hydro Archon among the 'Seven Archons,' the Queen of all waters, all lands, all people, and all laws."
As soon as she finished speaking, the scene once again erupted in thunderous applause and cheers.
She continued: "No matter where you come from, as long as you uphold justice and fairness, you are my most devout followers.
In the name of the Goddess, I wish that your future lives be smooth sailing, filled with joy and happiness."
After hearing her words, the people below were all greatly moved. Humble as they were, they had actually received a god's blessing!
The gratitude in their hearts was inexpressible; they could only follow the West Factory Guards and shout "Furina!" "Furina!" over and over again.
After Furina's speech, the lights on the stage gradually dimmed, followed by a symphony orchestra from Fontaine slowly taking the stage.
They sat neatly on the stage, and as the conductor's baton waved, melodious music began to drift through the night sky.
Furina personally performed one of her classic pieces, "Light Dew."
When the music started, her melodious singing voice flowed like a clear spring, washing over everyone's souls.
Her voice pierced through the night sky, and also pierced through people's hearts.
Within the song, Chouji and his mother vaguely saw Chouji 's father smiling and waving goodbye to them, then calmly walking towards a place where flowers bloomed.
Gorou saw his fallen comrades from the past, one by one, walking towards the distance with smiling faces, as if telling him that they had found peace.
As Furina's singing gradually faded, the scene fell into a brief silence.
Subsequently, applause erupted like thunder, lasting for a very long time.
Many people's eyes were already filled with tears, but these tears were not from sadness, but because emotions like worry and confusion in their hearts were released at this moment.
They felt the strength and warmth in Furina's singing, and also felt the most beautiful hope and aspirations in life.
In the dark corner behind the stage, Lin Yide stood silently, his gaze fixed tightly on Furina in the center of the stage, his eyes revealing deep infatuation.
After the performance ended, the people's gaze towards Furina had undergone a great change. Besides respect, there was also fervent worship and faith.
Starting from tonight, they decided to wholeheartedly believe in this Goddess.
Yae Miko sighed softly. If she were not Ei's attendant, she probably would also believe in this incredibly charismatic god.
...
A few days later, the entire Fudé Port was gently shrouded in a layer of fine drizzle. The sky seemed to be feeling sentimental for the approaching departure.
Raindrops gently tapped on the sea surface and the docks, making fine and rhythmic sounds, adding a hint of melancholy atmosphere to this scene of departure.
Furina stood quietly at the bow of the ship, watching the upright figure standing on the dock - Lin Yide.
His figure appeared somewhat hazy in the drizzle, yet remained as steadfast as ever.
As the ship slowly sailed away from the port, Lin Yide's figure gradually became smaller, becoming blurred.
Furina's heart was filled with reluctance to part and deep longing.
This was another separation for the two of them, and it was unknown when they would meet again.
She really wanted to stay here forever, stay by Lin Yide's side, and spend every sunrise and sunset together.
But she understood her responsibility and mission even more. Only in Fontaine could she exert her power, only then could she better help him, and together break that heavy prophecy.
...
Just as Furina was leaving, a youth wearing a round hat stepped onto the land of Yashiori Island.
His face was fair and exceptionally beautiful, and he was wearing a purple-black short-sleeved kimono.
As soon as the youth stepped onto this once familiar land, his brows furrowed tightly.
Because he saw that the residents here were no longer as lifeless and apathetic as before, but instead full of vitality and hope.
Just then, he heard a friendly greeting from behind: "Hello, young man."
He turned his head and saw a strange young man smiling and greeting him.
The young man's smile revealed sincerity and friendliness, but the mysterious youth's face showed no change in expression.
"Who are you?" he asked coldly, his voice filled with an indifference that kept others at a distance.
However, facing the youth's coldness, the young man, Imai Jiro, didn't mind, and instead continued with his enthusiasm: "My name is Imai Jiro. I'm going to Fudé Port to work. From your appearance, you must be here for work too, just like me!"
"Work?" The youth was slightly taken aback, then an indescribable smile appeared on his face. That laugh carried a mix of madness and chilling coldness. "Do you know where I last worked?"
"Tatarasuna," Imai Jiro said with great certainty, as if he knew something about the youth's past. "Young man, I know you might have some lingering negative feelings about your previous work experience, but the situation at Fudé Port is really different."
Then, he began to talk non-stop about the various excellent benefits and working conditions at Fudé Port, making the youth listen, completely taken aback.
"Young man, let's go together," Imai Jiro invited enthusiastically.
The youth originally intended to refuse, but seemed to have thought of something interesting, so he agreed.