"So the reason behind all this was that the first Hydro Archon, Egeria, was simply too kindhearted to resist her people's pleas, and gave them human forms, making them the people of Fontaine today?"
Lumine thought for a while, sorting through these shocking revelations before turning to Furina and asking. Paimon also looked very surprised.
"Yes... I promised her I would keep this secret, impersonate her as Focalors, and find a way to break Fontaine's doomsday prophecy."
"But all I have is this body of hers, the body of the Hydro Archon. All the Hydro Archon's authority resides in Focalors's divinity..."
"Otherwise, how could I not want to help everyone? But I really don't have any authority or power to manipulate Hydro. Aside from not aging, my mind and abilities are those of an ordinary Fontainian."
"I would even dissolve if I came into contact with the Primordial Sea. That's why I was so terrified when I realized I'd nearly drunk that cup mixed with the Primordial Sea."
"For Fontainians, touching the Primordial Sea means never being able to be human again. We can only return to living in the water. That's no different from death..."
Furina's eyes widened, her expression still somewhat frightened as she explained why she had been so scared.
"Then, Furina, where is the real Focalors?"
"My authority over water has allowed me to sense that Fontaine's sea level has been slowly rising recently. Only the appearance of the true Hydro Archon can stop all this!"
Neuvillette looked at Furina with some urgency as he asked.
"I... oh, never mind. Since I've already said so much... Neuvillette, are you sure you want to see her?"
Furina seemed to remember something, and she asked with a somewhat sorrowful expression.
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Noticing Furina's sorrowful expression, Neuvillette froze. He