Genshin Impact: Transmigrated as Furina's Second Personality

Early the next morning.

Furina was still enjoying her sleep, while Felina woke first.

"Aishi, prepare breakfast for me!"

Her first words upon waking were a call for Aishi.

But a moment later, clarity returned, and she remembered that Aishi had already been dismissed by her.

Of course, this didn't mean that Felina missed Aishi.

Though Aishi had been pitiable, her betrayal of Furina was undeniable.

Felina would never linger on a traitor. Sitting upon the throne of a god required decisiveness befitting divinity; excessive sentimentality was unfit for a god.

Calling for Aishi was merely a force of habit, born of having grown used to her service. Sleepily, she had called out without thinking.

"Ah, there are so many pressing matters I need to handle every day. I shouldn't waste time and energy on mundane chores like cooking or dressing."

Felina thought for a moment and decided she should consider finding new attendants.

However, the issue with Aishi served as a cautionary tale.

Those serving close to a god would inevitably draw considerable attention. Felina would need to choose loyal attendants—individuals unaffected by personal interests or temptations.

"In the future, there will be much to do. I doubt the current staff will be sufficient."

"It's about time I carefully considered the matter of personnel."

Felina mulled it over and soon had an idea.

She raised her hand, and water elements gathered, forming streams that cleansed her body and rinsed her mouth. In mere moments, she was fresh and ready for the day. She then departed the Opera Epiclese.

Half an hour later.

On Fontaine's Elynas Isle.

This was the location of the Opera Epiclese, but it was also home to another significant landmark.

In front of the opera house was a massive fountain, Fountain of Lucine, where all of Fontaine's waters converged. It was the best place to commune with the element of water.

For this reason, many couples in Fontaine would visit this spot to pray for children.

And now, Felina stood before the fountain.

"Lady Furina?"

"It's Lady Furina!"

Her arrival immediately drew recognition from onlookers.

Unbothered, she nodded. "Everyone, please step back. I have business to attend to here."

At her words, the crowd quickly dispersed, and Felina stepped forward, placing her hand into the water.

The moment her hand touched the surface, the unique sensitivity of the Hydro Archon activated. Felina's consciousness merged with the water, while Furina's consciousness took over their shared body to keep watch.

Felina felt as if she had entered a tranquil, azure realm, surrounded by soft ocean waters. She moved within this aqueous embrace like a fish returning to a river or a dragon to the sea, enveloped by an indescribable sense of safety.

"Greetings, Lady Furina!"

As her consciousness entered the collective waters, several Oceanids appeared around her.

Water embraced all things, and within it, Oceanids were part of a single entity. They could sense each other's emotions.

Felina perceived the spirits' feelings of fervent gratitude and reverence toward her.

She counted them—twenty-five in total.

Felina smiled, realizing these were precisely the ones she sought.

Indeed, among these spirits, twenty-four were young women who had been cruelly dissolved in Vacher's experiments. The last one, without a doubt, was Vacher's former lover, Vigneire.

"Greetings to you all."

Felina smiled warmly. "How is it? What of Vacher's consciousness?"

At the mention of Vacher, the Oceanids collectively bowed their heads to Felina in gratitude.

"We were once brimming with potential, only to be brutally murdered at the very age when we should have been shining the brightest."

"For years, we have seethed with hatred toward Vacher, longing for vengeance."

"Thank you, Lady Furina, for delivering just punishment to that wicked man. Thank you for bringing long-awaited justice to those of us who suffered."

"The moment Vacher's soul merged with Fontaine's waters, we tore it apart together. We destroyed him and avenged ourselves."

"Is that so?"

Felina smiled. "Now that your vengeance is complete and your hatred resolved, have you considered beginning a new life?"

"This…"

The Oceanids fell silent.

These young women had perished in their youth. The earliest among them had died twenty years ago; some had passed only within the last year or two.

Their families and loved ones were still alive, mourning their sudden and violent deaths. Knowing this, they struggled to let go.

For Oceanids, to begin a new life meant forgetting everything and entering the cycle of reincarnation. Yet, they were reluctant to move on.

Indeed, for the departed, the grief of loved ones became a tether, preventing their souls from finding peace. Witnessing their families' sorrow filled them with guilt, making them feel responsible for the pain. Only when their loved ones ceased grieving could they feel free to leave.

The spirits before her were bound by the sadness of those they had loved.

"I understand your concerns."

Felina smiled gently. "To lose one's life at an age meant for blooming—I sympathize with your anguish and hesitation. I grieve for what you endured."

"Thus, I am willing to grant you an opportunity—one to return to the mortal world and reunite with your families."

"Truly?!"

"Lady Furina, is this true?"

"Can we truly return to see our families?!"

Felina's words caused a stir. She could sense the spirits' excitement, their emotions bubbling like water brought to a boil.

She nodded. "Yes."

"Protecting a nation is no easy task. I require support, and I am seeking loyal attendants to aid me."

"My only demand is absolute loyalty. If you pledge yourselves to me, I will grant you this chance to return."

To return to the world and see their families again was a blessing for these unfortunate girls. To also become attendants of a god was an unparalleled honor.

Without hesitation, the twenty-four Oceanids readily agreed.

Felina then turned to the last spirit, Vacher's former lover, Vigneire.

"And you?"

Faced with Felina's gaze, Vigneire lowered her head in reverence, bowing deeply as if in worship.

"I am unlike the others. I am not a victim, yet I, too, have suffered greatly."

"Over the years, as Vacher's victims grew in number, my feelings for him transformed—from love to sorrow, from sorrow to disappointment, and finally to hatred and disgust."

"Though I did not kill them, nor do they blame me, the atrocities Vacher committed were rooted in me. That fact remains, no matter how unwilling I was. I still bear this sin."

Vigneire knelt before Felina, prostrate like a devout pilgrim.

"I do not wish to speak words of repentance. A hundred apologies would not undo the harm suffered by the victims."

"Thus, I beseech you, Lady Furina, grant me this chance."

"I am willing to become your servant and offer my loyalty to you and to Fontaine—to atone for my sins and those of the one I once loved!"

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Fontaine, Fountain of Lucine

On this day, under the watchful gaze of numerous visitors, Felina dipped her hand into the water.

"You, all young women struck down during the prime of your lives, taken by calamity, leaving behind countless regrets as you departed this world."

"Though you have passed, your sorrows and traces linger still in this realm."

"Today, in the name of the Hydro Archon, I grant you new life!"

As she spoke, a soft, azure glow radiated from Felina's body.

The power of the Hydro Archon activated, and a tangible energy began to coalesce within her palms.

Using the might of a god, she sculpted bodies for these unfortunate girls.

Pure water enveloped their consciousnesses, granting them rebirth and the chance to return to the mortal world.

On this day, at the edge of Luchine Fountain, the water shimmered and swirled.

Divine radiance emanated, and 25 beautiful Oceanids Oceanids around the goddess in devotion, pledging their loyalty to the one who had bestowed upon them new life.

Countless onlookers stopped in awe, struck by this divine miracle. Among them, passing journalists quickly raised their cameras, capturing the scene.

The Next Day

News spread across Fontaine: the victims of the serial disappearances had been resurrected by Lady Furina's divine power. The young women returned to their families, bringing solace to their loved ones.

The god's mercy left the families overwhelmed with gratitude, and the people of Fontaine witnessed the gentle compassion of their Archon. Faith in Furina only grew stronger.

Of course, even with their return to life, things could never truly go back to how they were.

First and foremost, their identities were now tied to the goddess as her attendants. Only then could they resume being someone's daughter or lover.

Moreover, they were no longer human; they had become Oceanids.

This change in species silently severed many of their previous bonds.

Felina allowed them to visit their families not to restore those ties but to provide comfort to their loved ones—and to help the young women understand that some things could never be reclaimed.

Only by bidding farewell to their pasts could they serve Felina without lingering regrets.

After reuniting with their families and sharing heartfelt moments, the girls soon returned to Felina's side.

The 25 Oceanids each assumed different roles: some managed Felina's daily needs, while others assisted her in handling affairs. Each had their responsibilities.

Felina had granted them new bodies, and she could just as easily dissolve those bodies. Their lives were entirely within her control.

Of course, this didn't mean Felina intended to enslave them. She hadn't even told them she had this power over their existence.

Sitting on the throne of a god required always being prepared for contingencies.

It was like raising a tiger: you could feed it to earn its loyalty and have it work for you, but you also needed to prepare for the day it might turn against you.

Felina trusted the girls' loyalty but remained cautious. In some ways, it was the burden and solitude of sovereignty.

She always kept a clear understanding of herself:

—"I am not someone with boundless love, incapable of loving so many people at once."

"My heart is small; it cannot hold so many. It has room for Furina alone."

"Just as Furina's mortal soul is weary after enduring five centuries of wear and tear, I, too, possess only a mortal soul."

"With this finite mortal capacity, I must secure for Furina as many benefits and as bright a future as I can."

Felina's methods might be extreme, but this was who she was.

She had a sharp sense of her role and unwaveringly pursued her goals.

With her personnel needs addressed, Felina could finally focus on the future.

The Harbinger, the Servant, had once warned her that the Fatui were determined to obtain a Gnosis. Since the expulsion of their forces from Fontaine, the Fatui were likely to resort to even more extreme measures to acquire it.

Given the Fatui's patterns in the game, Felina had no doubt about the credibility of the Servant's warning. For the Gnosis, the Fatui would stop at nothing, including war.

Some might argue that Snezhnaya, locked in conflict with Celestia, couldn't risk a war with Fontaine without undermining its campaign against the heavens. That analysis was reasonable.

But sitting on the Archon's throne, optimism wasn't a luxury Felina could afford.

Every decision as a ruler carried the weight of an entire nation and its people's fate.

Snezhnaya might not dare to launch a war, but Felina couldn't gamble Fontaine's future on a "might."

While the enemy might choose negotiation, she had to prepare for the worst.

A Archon must always be ready for the most dire scenarios—a responsibility owed to both the nation and its people.

Beyond Snezhnaya, the continent of Teyvat was far from stable. Who could predict whether another calamity akin to the Cataclysm of 500 years ago might arise?

To prepare for potential war, Felina deemed it urgent to bolster Fontaine's national strength.

She had already decided on a method to achieve this.

Fontaine's advancements in machinery were already profound. Previously, it was noted that Fontaine's research into Arkhe Energy allowed them to create boss-level mechanical constructs like the Icewind Suite.

With Felina's Arkhe Control, Fontaine's mechanical research was bound to soar.

After deliberation, Felina consulted with Neuvillette and immediately issued a decree to recall many of Fontaine's top scientists.

The Fontaine Research Institute had once been a prestigious research institution. However, misuse of Arkhe Energy and other factors had caused an explosion, fracturing the academy and leading to its decline.

This incident left the academy's reputation in ruins, and its scientists scattered. Many of these individuals languished, lamenting that their talents had no outlet and grieving over unfulfilled aspirations.

Felina's decree electrified these scientists.

Scientific progress was nearly impossible without national support. Now that the state was rallying them, how could they not be overjoyed?

The recent events surrounding the Fatui's pursuit of the Gnosis had already united the people of Fontaine like never before. Felina's rallying cry to defend their homeland further inspired them. Under her leadership, the dispersed scientists of the Fontaine Academy flocked back in droves.

In just over ten days, more than 800 of Fontaine's top scientists had gathered in the nation's capital.

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