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

As night fell, inside a lavishly decorated cell resembling a star-rated hotel within the Fortress of Meropide, Lin Yide lay on the soft bed, staring blankly at the ceiling above.

Eight years had swiftly passed, and he had practically exhausted all the training spots within the Fortress of Meropide and the wilds of Fontaine, accumulating a staggering amount of experience points.

This number seemed immense, yet when faced with the exorbitant cost of unlocking Constellations, it proved to be woefully inadequate.

The experience points required to unlock Lin Yide's Constellations increased exponentially, starting from 5,000 points for the first Constellation and doubling with each subsequent one.

This amount of experience was only enough to support him in unlocking up to the third Constellation.

After careful consideration, Lin Yide ultimately decided to unlock his first and second Constellations first.

Upon activating the first Constellation, Lin Yide's attack power and critical hit rate would surge by 30% after using his Elemental Skill. This effect was simple yet powerful, significantly enhancing his combat capabilities.

When the second Constellation was unlocked, his energy recharge efficiency would double, reaching an astonishing 100% increase, undoubtedly allowing him to utilize elemental power more flexibly in battle.

Each Constellation was straightforward and provided a substantial boost.

His final, sixth Constellation would unlock his true Archon form, transforming him into an unparalleled existence.

However, the sheer number of experience points required to unlock the sixth Constellation filled his heart with a sense of despair.

But it wasn't entirely without hope. The Traveler would descend upon Teyvat in two years.

During this time, he had the opportunity to complete the main quests that originally belonged to the Traveler.

This way, he might be able to gather enough experience points to save Focalors.

Over the past eight years, Lin Yide had not only dedicated himself to farming experience points but also tirelessly explored all the ruins of the Remurian Dynasty.

His efforts finally paid off, and he successfully found the method used by King Remus to transfer his consciousness.

Now, to save Focalors, he still needed to take two steps.

First, he needed to possess god-like strength to transfer the consciousness of a god.

Second, he had to find a body capable of bearing the consciousness of a god.

As his thoughts wandered, Lin Yide's eyelids gradually grew heavy.

Soon after, he drifted off to sleep.

…

The next morning, as the first rays of sunlight pierced through the clouds, the heavy and ancient iron gates of the Fortress of Meropide creaked open.

Lin Yide turned back to take a deep look at Sigewinne and Wriothesley, who had come to see him off, a carefree smile on his face. Then, he resolutely turned away, leaving behind only a dashing figure.

He was dressed in a common Fontaine-style outfit, simple yet stylish.

The gold-rimmed glasses on his face added a touch of refinement, making him look more like one of the knowledgeable and gentle professors from the Fontaine Research Institute.

Strolling through the streets of the Court of Fontaine, he suddenly felt a sense of profound change.

In the span of eight years, Fontaine had undergone tremendous transformations.

The desolation and dilapidation of the past were gone, replaced by prosperity and bustle.

On both sides of the street, various shops had sprung up like mushrooms after rain, from high-end fashion boutiques to authentic snack stalls, from exquisite handicrafts to the latest technological products, a dazzling array of everything imaginable.

People weaved through the crowds, either selecting their favorite goods or savoring delicious food, each person's face filled with satisfaction and joy.

For a moment, Lin Yide felt like he had returned to a bustling scenic spot from his previous life.

Just as Lin Yide was immersed in this prosperous scene, a middle-aged fat man was suddenly thrown out of a shop, landing squarely at his feet.

The fat man had a lewd face and was muttering, "What kind of broken clothing store is this? Can't even cut in line? Don't they know I have money?"

He struggled to get up from the ground, continuing to vent his dissatisfaction: "Just you wait, I'll report you to the West Factory, see if you'll still be so smug then!"

With that, he stormed off.

Lin Yide witnessed this scene, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up slightly, revealing a playful smile.

If this middle-aged fat man dared to report to the West Factory, he would undoubtedly be asking for trouble.

The reason was simple: this shop was Chiori's.

The uniforms of all the West Factory employees were made by the shop owner, Chiori. Moreover, she was a high-ranking secret agent in the West Factory.

Lin Yide walked into the store at a leisurely pace.

The store was filled with the unique scent of fabric, and various exquisite fabrics were neatly arranged on the shelves, every detail revealing professionalism and quality.

At this moment, Chiori was busy cleaning the store, the broom in her hand gently sweeping across the floor, making a soft rustling sound.

Hearing Lin Yide's footsteps, she subconsciously looked up, her eyes meeting Lin Yide's gaze.

In that instant, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, and the broom in her hand involuntarily stopped in mid-air.

Although they hadn't seen each other for eight years, she recognized Lin Yide at a glance.

"Yi…de, you…you're out?"

Lin Yide nodded lightly, a teasing smile appearing on his face: "Chiori, it seems like you're not very welcoming. I've been here for so long, and you haven't even made me a cup of coffee."

Hearing his words, Chiori's expression gradually returned to normal.

She glared at Lin Yide and retorted unceremoniously, "Who would welcome a bastard like you? You forced me to join the West Factory back then."

Although her words were impolite, she still turned around to make a cup of coffee.

"Are you planning to make a comeback?" Chiori handed the freshly brewed hot coffee to Lin Yide, asking curiously.

Lin Yide took the coffee, sat down at a round table, gently blew on the steam, took a small sip, and said, "The name Yide is a thing of the past. Making a comeback doesn't mean much to me. I plan to stay in Fontaine for a few days and then set off to travel the six nations."

"Travel the six nations?" Chiori looked puzzled. "Why would you suddenly have such an idea?"

Lin Yide certainly wouldn't reveal that he was doing it to farm experience points. He smiled and replied, "I just want to see the scenery and help some people who need help along the way."

Hearing this, Chiori was silent for a moment, seemingly thinking about something.

After a while, she looked up and tentatively asked, "Yide, what do you think of the nation of Inazuma?"

Lin Yide caught the look in Chiori's eyes and immediately understood her intention.