After a brief chat with Navia, the Traveler and Paimon left Beryl Region, preparing to return to Meropide.
The commission that Yuto... or rather, Palais Mermonia, had given them earlier was complete, so there was no need to remain in Meropide.
Although life in Meropide might be more comfortable for some than life on the surface, it was clear that the Traveler and Paimon were not among those people.
Furthermore, they were about to explore a very ancient ruin, and only by resting well and making thorough preparations could they ensure everything went smoothly.
...
Nonomi leaned back in her chair, feeling a bit tired, as she looked at the words "To be continued" on the screen.
From the perspective of a lore-analysis content creator, the amount of information given in this plotline far exceeded her imagination.
After resting for a while, Nonomi slowly sat up from her seat and began to review the plot information from this session.
Nonomi mumbled to herself while looking at the game text she had recorded:
"There's a lot of content... and many things are expressed very subtly. It seems I can split the lore-analysis video into two or three parts..."
"A Chief Justice who can control water element, an Assistant Administrator who fell into the Primordial Sea and even created a seal, and the suspicious Water God Furina..."
"You three big shots of Fontaine really aren't easy to deal with."
Nonomi rubbed her temples, feeling a headache, and then turned her gaze to the bullet comments beside her.
"Holy crap... Ye Zhi's prediction actually came true, he really didn't die?"
"Is there a possibility that the prerequisite quest, which was an event, already hinted that Yuto doesn't dissolve in Seawater?"
"You above, I saw your ID just a few days ago in the comments saying Yuto would definitely die. Why are you changing your tune today?"
"Hmph, a wild cyber historian. Now you're speechless."
"Just kick out the time police and be done with it. Why waste words with him?"
"Exactly, what's the difference between this person and that NPC who suspected Cares three years ago and now says he always thought there was something wrong with the case?"
Seeing the direction of the bullet comments gradually veer off course, Nonomi suddenly felt a chill down her spine.
"This rhythm isn't right... why are they fighting? No, my live stream will be shut down!"
Nonomi said, pulling open the red banner in the upper right corner of the live stream, and then loudly declared:
"Rational discussion! Our live stream is all about harmony in diversity. It's normal to have different opinions, but don't quarrel!"
"Moderator! Ban the one who was acting as the time police! Permanent ban! Don't let him appear in my live stream!"
Nonomi's two contrasting attitudes made the bullet comments in the live stream pause for a moment, unsure whether to call Nonomi biased or decisive.
"My two-faced Buddha... such a huge difference before and after?"
"I suggest Ye Zhi buy a Tang Monk's kasaya and put a Gatling gun model next to it for her 500,000 fan appreciation live stream."
"Wok... one second she's chanting scriptures, the next she's sending benefactors to their demise, huh?"
"My wrathful Vajra..."
Watching the live stream's atmosphere slowly return to normal, Nonomi let out a sigh of relief.
She no longer had to worry about whether her live stream could continue to exist.
If some competitor or unknown entity were to accuse her of inciting online bullying later... she would really be screwed.
After resolving her highest priority concern, Nonomi began chatting with the bullet comments in the live stream, discussing their views on the plot and game settings.
"Speaking of which... why is Ye Zhi's in-game nickname 'Traveler' instead of 'Nonomi'? Is there a reason for this?"
The moment she saw this bullet comment, Nonomi paused, thought for a moment, and then said:
"Hmm... old fans should know this. I have a habit of recording plot scenes. I have them in my homepage favorites. I record them for my lore analysis videos."
"First, I chose the younger sister, so I have to be called 'Traveler' because it's part of the immersion. It helps me get more emotionally invested and understand more things."
"Second, ever since the last Traveler story ended, I've always felt that our perspective might be like a camera."
"Coupled with what Master Zhong said before, 'The Witness comes to witness. The Recorder is born to record,' our identity should be more like a 'Witness.'"
"So, instead of trying to insert my personal image and name into the plot text, it's better to directly align with the name of the one who witnesses."
(This is also my response, because I separate serious scenes from regular scenes. The former appears as 'Traveler' when in text format, and the latter is the player's nickname.)
At this point, Nonomi paused slightly, then shrugged and said:
"At least, that's what I think."
After answering this question, Nonomi lowered her head and began to process the document in her hand.
...
Deep beneath Fontaine, within the Primordial Sea.
A sphere emitting a dark purple glow floated back and forth in the Seawater, which shimmered with an unusual light.
To the outside world, only half a day had passed from the moment this core appeared until now.
But for the world within this core... a considerably long week had passed.
Bang—
Accompanied by a flash of purple lightning, the "Surtalogi" standing before Yuto fell once again.
Yuto leaned on his somewhat damaged ceremonial sword, panting slightly as he looked at the scattered armor on the ground, momentarily wanting to curse.
In this place, he couldn't perceive time, or even spatial changes.
Coupled with the armored monster before him... falling down again and again, getting up again and again, the pressure from this battle left him no time to care about anything else.
"Damn it... no wonder Tartaglia kept looking for fights after learning 'Demon King Armed' from you guys. Who can stand this...?"
Yuto wiped a trace of blood from the corner of his mouth, driving his already groaning muscles to stand up again.
Almost at the same time he stood up, the scattered armor actually floated up again and began to reassemble.
Bang—
With a pleasant shattering sound, the slowly reassembling armored gauntlet turned into dust, disappearing into the starry sky in an instant.
As the gauntlet shattered, a light screen appeared before Yuto.
[Extremely Evil Skill: "Law Enforcement Agency" Completion: 20%]
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