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

"More than a year from now, Fontaine's prophecy will come to pass," Columbina's voice was clear, ethereal, and cold.

These words of hers gave Pierro a great deal of inspiration.

"Could it be that West Factory's extensive actions are related to Fontaine's prophecy?" he voiced his speculation.

Columbina did not respond to his question, merely gazing absentmindedly at a pure white dandelion floating in from outside the window into the palace, as if lost in some profound thoughts.

Just then, the calculating Pantalone calmly analyzed, "Yide is certainly not someone who acts impulsively; every single one of his actions must have a well thought out purpose.

Such a decisive and intense reaction is more like him demanding a price from us, preparing to name an exorbitant price."

"Hmph!" Dottore snorted coldly and disdainfully, "Are you planning to bow down to that lowly mortal?"

Capitano countered with displeasure, "If it weren't for that ill-conceived assassination attempt of yours, how would Snezhnaya have fallen into such a predicament?"

Pierro slammed his fist on the table, expressing his firm stance, "I don't want to hear any more talk about assigning blame. If West Factory's conditions are within an acceptable range, I am willing to make some compromises."

Arlecchino seriously pressed the question, "Director, what specifically do you mean by 'some compromises'?"

Pierro pondered for a moment, then solemnly said, "Mora, land, and all our rights and interests in Inazuma."

Almost all the Harbingers present showed expressions of disbelief on their faces. Such a concession, for Snezhnaya, amounted to a complete national humiliation and loss of sovereignty.

Even though Snezhnaya was clearly the more powerful party, they were unexpectedly forced to make such a humiliating decision.

Pierro said in a firm tone, "All of this is just a temporary compromise. When Fontaine's prophecy is about to come to pass, we will make Fontaine pay several times the price!"

He paused for a moment, then asked, "Who is willing to go to Yashiori Island to negotiate with Yide?"

As soon as the words fell, The Childe, Tartaglia, sitting at the very end, immediately stepped forward eagerly, "Let me go! I will definitely be able to complete this mission successfully."

His face was filled with expectation, brimming with battle intent.

Everyone present knew without thinking that this guy was definitely going there to challenge Ide.

Rosalyne, sitting across from him, glanced at him disdainfully, "I still don't understand to this day why a simple-minded guy like you would become a Fatui Harbinger?

We already made a failed assassination attempt on Ide once. If you seize the opportunity to challenge Yide, wouldn't the relationship between Snezhnaya and Fontaine become even more difficult to ease?"

"Hey! I just wanted to have a friendly spar with him, that's all. Aren't you exaggerating a bit?" Tartaglia retorted, somewhat displeased.

Pierro said seriously, "Tartaglia, you are not being considered as a candidate."

He looked towards Arlecchino; in his opinion, Arlecchino was the most suitable candidate.

Sensing Pierro's gaze, Arlecchino was just preparing to speak and take on this mission.

Just then, Columbina suddenly spoke again, a pure white dandelion floating on her slender, jade-like fingers, "I'll take this mission."

Her tone was flat and calm, as if merely stating a fact.

Pierro paused to think, then nodded in agreement, "If that is so, the negotiation matters with West Factory will be handed over to Columbina to handle."

With this, this Snezhnayan meeting drew to a close.

As everyone was preparing to leave, the majestic voice of the Tsaritsa was heard from the throne, "Arlecchino, please stay behind."

Hearing the words, a hint of surprise flashed in Arlecchino's eyes, and she immediately stopped.

She turned around and walked with steady steps towards that elegant and noble Tsaritsa.

After all the other Harbingers had left the palace, the Tsaritsa stared intently at Arlecchino and asked, "What kind of person is Yide, exactly?"

Arlecchino replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, the Fatui hold all his detailed records; they should be sufficient for you to fully understand him."

The Tsaritsa gently shook her head, "The Fatui in Fontaine have long been infiltrated by West Factory like a sieve. That information is barely enough to fool simpletons like Tartaglia."

After Arlecchino pondered for a moment, she gave her assessment: "He acts decisively, his methods are ruthless, and he will stop at nothing to achieve his goal.

However, his ultimate goal is to bring justice and fairness to ordinary people, so that they can live a happy and stable life."

After hearing this, the Tsaritsa calmly asked, "Isn't the Fatui's goal also the same?"

Arlecchino firmly shook her head, "There is an essential difference between the two.

West Factory never harms innocent civilians during their actions, while the Fatui, however, often harm the innocent in the process of pursuing their goals."

The Tsaritsa fell silent. She knew, of course, that the sins committed by the Fatui over the past several hundred years were already too numerous to count.

But located in the extremely cold and harsh lands in the far north of the Teyvat Continent, Snezhnaya, a nation with weak national power – if it hadn't adopted strong methods, how could it possibly have rapidly become the hegemon that intimidated the other six nations of Teyvat?

After a long while, the Tsaritsa let out a long sigh and slowly said, "You go back to Fontaine. I agree to the conditions you proposed before. As long as you can obtain the Hydro Archon's Gnosis, everything will be as you wish."

"Thank you very much, Your Supreme Majesty, the Tsaritsa."

Arlecchino bowed deeply to her, then turned around and departed with quick steps.