Genshin Impact: What, the one we need to save is Focalors?

After the negotiations with Furina concluded successfully, Arlecchino walked steadily out of the Palais Mermonia. As soon as she stepped out of the palace gate, her gaze met with Lyney, who was waiting quietly at the entrance.

"Teacher Arlecchino, it's been a long time," Lyney stepped forward, a gentle smile on his face, and greeted softly.

Arlecchino's eyes revealed unconcealed admiration. If it weren't for Lin Yide suddenly intervening back then, Lyney would now be her most outstanding child. Her tone was slightly stiff: "The new Vice Deputy Director of West Factory, may I ask what important matter you need from me?"

Lyney replied with a touch of apology, "I am truly sorry, Teacher Arlecchino, that I did not inform you in advance about taking over as the new Vice Deputy Director of West Factory. As for what I need to discuss, perhaps we should find a quiet place to talk in detail."

Arlecchino let out a soft "Hmph," then turned and walked towards a park near the Palais Mermonia. Lyney followed closely behind. The two walked until they reached a secluded corner before stopping. Arlecchino turned around and looked directly at Lyney. "Speak. What is it?"

Lyney replied with a serious expression, "Father hopes you can return and take charge of West Factory again."

Arlecchino's heart trembled slightly. She had never expected that, at this critical moment, Lin Yide would have such courage to invite her to lead West Factory again. She asked with a hint of playfulness, "Aren't you afraid I'll sell West Factory?"

Lyney gently shook his head. "Teacher Arlecchino, both Father, me, and Lynette, we all have absolute trust in you." His voice was full of sincerity and earnestness.

Arlecchino did not immediately agree but proposed her condition to Lyney: "Lyney, if you are willing to become the next Head of the House of the Hearth, then I will agree to take charge of West Factory again."

Lyney instantly understood her intention. Currently, the children from the House of the Hearth only had one path: to become a Fatui. This path was destined to be bleak. But if he were to become the Head of the House of the Hearth, then these children would undoubtedly become candidates for future West Factory operatives. Even if they were unwilling to become West Factory operatives or failed West Factory's assessment, Lyney would do his best to arrange decent work for them.

After a brief moment of thought, he made his decision and said solemnly, "Teacher Arlecchino, I am willing to become the next Head of the House of the Hearth." Upon hearing this reply, a satisfied smile appeared on Arlecchino's face.

...

The slightly scorching afternoon sun cast its light through the clouds onto the docks of Fudé Port. Columbina carried a heavy, large snakeskin bag filled to the brim with various free gifts. She boarded The Crux with reluctance, turning back at every step. The cost of this return trip had been prepaid by West Factory for her; otherwise, she might have had to swim back.

Before long, The Crux set sail. As the ship gradually sailed away, Fudé Port became smaller and smaller in the distance. Columbina felt a sense of loss in her heart. She was full of nostalgia for everything there, especially those exquisite and adorable Furina figurines, which she found particularly hard to part with.

Soon, The Crux, just like before, successfully passed through the thunderstorm area. Just as The Crux was about to arrive at Liyue Harbor, Beidou walked up to Columbina, handed her the bank card back, and said, "There are one billion Mora in this bank card, far exceeding the value of the ticket. After you return to Liyue, you only need to go to the Northland Bank to withdraw one million Mora and send it over."

Columbina took the bank card. At this moment, she had only one thought: return to Fudé Port and go on a wild shopping spree. However, she ultimately suppressed this impulsive thought. Upon arriving at Liyue Harbor, she went directly to the Northland Bank and instructed the staff to send one million Mora to The Crux. The bank card remained in her hand for the time being. She was the third-ranking Fatui Harbinger; what was wrong with making a personal trip and collecting a little hardship fee?

...

Several days later, Fontaine and Snezhnaya jointly issued a public announcement, signing the Fontaine-Snezhnaya Friendship Treaty.

"Several days ago, the Fatui's attack on high-level West Factory personnel was entirely a work error by temporary staff. Snezhnaya deeply apologizes for the casualties caused by this incident and is willing to compensate for all losses. Fontaine accepts Snezhnaya's sincere apology and has decided to withdraw the decision to sever diplomatic ties. However, the sanctions against the Fatui and the Northland Bank will not be lifted temporarily, as a warning for this incident."

This was the treaty on the surface; the true contents of the treaty were known to only a few individuals. On the day after the treaty was signed, Dottore sent a segment to carry out the mission of assassinating Lin Yide. This time, he formulated a very meticulous plan and went to Fudé Port with two subordinates. However, he did not know that this carefully crafted plan had already been delivered to Lin Yide's desk.