Spina di Rosula Headquarters.
"Finally… It's going to be my turn?"
Navia's eyes shimmered with anticipation.
Mélus, standing nearby, chuckled:
"You did appear a bit in Neuvillette's review, Miss.
You were cheerful again, and even got along with the Chief Justice."
"So I believe in the future, we must have solved the 'Serial Young Girls Disappearance Case'…
and successfully cleared your father's name!"
Navia shook her head.
"No. Not in the future."
"I want it today."
These past three years, she and her father had already suffered far too much.
She couldn't bear waiting even one more day.
She turned back toward her two loyal followers.
"When we catch the culprit… and redeem Father's honor…
we'll celebrate properly!"
Mélus and Silver exchanged a look—then patted their chests:
"I'll carry my portable cooking stove at all times! Please rest assured, Miss!"
"I will prepare the eggs, sugar, and almonds! Please rest assured, Miss!"
Back at the Villa
Arthur took a sip of water, then continued:
"To summarize…"
"Neuvillette — although a Water Dragon King — is deeply tied to mankind."
"He struggles with human emotion… yet fulfills his duty perfectly."
"For more than four hundred years, he protected Fontaine's justice."
"With such a perfect employee, Focalors could slack off just like the other Archons!"
He laughed.
"Thus concludes the official review of Neuvillette."
"And now — the next spotlight…"
"Fontaine's Spina di Rosula President — Navia!"
He displayed a stunning portrait of Navia.
Wanmin Restaurant
GASP—!
"That's Navia?! She's gorgeous!"
Little Paimon, face full of awe.
She had seen many beautiful ladies:
Aether, Jean, Barbara, Lisa, Keqing, Ganyu, the Raiden Shogun, Ayaka…
Even if Navia wasn't the most flawless among them—
there was something striking about her.
"So pretty!!"
Xiangling nodded furiously.
Then she glanced down at her own clothes…
Instant self-esteem drop.
"Hmph! Didn't I tell you?"
"Navia is a very beautiful lady.
Even YOU two are stunned! Of course the Light Curtain would like her!"
"L-S-P. Confirmed!"
Aether folded her arms smugly.
Paimon and Xiangling… surprisingly nodded.
The evidence was undeniable — Navia was a big beauty!
Seeing the agreement, Aether smirked even more.
"What a combination… the aura of a mature lady but the heart of a young girl.
Plus— a leader's authority…"
"The Light Curtain has good taste."
"Heh. No bias."
Paimon mischievously poked:
"Hmm? Why does that sound kinda jealous~?"
"Yeah! Very jealous~"
Xiangling chimed.
"Like a wife judging her husband's mistress~"
A beat.
Aether froze.
Good.
Great.
Perfect.
They want chaos?
She smiled creepily inside.
If there ever IS a day like that…
You two? I'll tie you up and make you my side chicks.
Let's see how the "First Wife" disciplines you then!
Extraordinary Chat Group
Barbara: So pretty!!
Ganyu: Her dress looks exquisite — it suits her so well!
Ayaka: Miss Navia, may I ask where you bought that outfit?
Nilou: Yes, I want one too!
Lisa: Fufu~ I'd like a set as well!
Aether: Ahem! Same for me!
Paimon: And me!
Xiangling: And me!
…
All girls love beauty!
Navia: It's called the "Velvet Salon" set. Designed by Chiori from Chioriya Boutique—she's from Inazuma too!
Navia: Chiori~ come greet your customers~
Chiori: If you can talk, talk less.
Ayaka: Since you're Inazuman, could you design a set for me?
Barbara: Me too! And my sister!
Lisa: Don't forget me, sweetheart~
Nilou: Me me me!!
…
Chiori: I understand everyone. But this is review time — we'll talk later.
Girls nodded, but the hype… only increased.
Back to Villa
"Let's begin the official review."
"First — background:"
"Navia. President and leader of Fontaine's civil organization Spina di Rosula."
"A capable and responsible boss — always helping solve people's problems."
"Back when her father was president, they supported the Hydro Network construction."
"Hence the three waterway lines bearing her family's name."
"The one connected to Court of Fontaine and Erinnyes — that's the Navia Line."
"But after her father's death three years ago…"
"Spina di Rosula suffered a devastating blow."
"She struggled to keep the organization running…
while investigating her father's wrongful conviction."
"Truly not an easy journey."
Extraordinary Chat Group
Ayaka: Miss Navia has endured so much…
Barbara: To support a whole organization alone — amazing!
Navia: Thanks… but I had Mélus and Silver helping.
Hu Tao: What exactly does Spina di Rosula do?
Wriothesley: Official version: a civil organization providing all-sector assistance, working with authorities when necessary.
Aether: And the unofficial version? 😏
Navia: Ahem… A group that does anything, helps with anything… and when needed, speaks the right words and fires the right bullets.
Childe: Ah, so… mafia. 😏
Paimon: M-Mafia?! 😱
Yae Miko: My my~ a Mafia Big Sister straight out of a light novel ❤
Alice: Other worlds call such a leader the Godfather~
Alice: So— (evil grin)
Venti: Ehe~ the Godmother~?
Zhongli: Logically speaking… it fits.
Clorinde: That title feels… too much.
Aether: Then— how about God-Sis! 😎
Nahida: That sounds worse than Godmother…
Navia: ...…
Navia stared at the chat.
What was this title…?
She was a refined Fontaine lady!
Not… whatever they were imagining!
She slowly turned to Mélus and Silver.
"What do you two think?"
Mélus bowed:
"'Godmother' indeed doesn't match your elegant temperament."
Then—
"However— 'God-Sis' seems quite suitable!"
Silver nodded solemnly.
Navia: "..."
Back to Villa
"Now for the first official trait—"
"Tragic undertones."
"Yes. Like many in Teyvat."
"For Navia — mainly two points."
"First: her family."
"After her mother passed away young, her father was all she had left."
"Then three years ago— disaster."
"A banned stimulant 'Lusus' spread in White Night Town."
"It looked like a drink — but caused dangerous addiction and mental decay."
Extraordinary Chat Group
Baizhu: Short pleasure, long harm — disaster for the people.
Venti: And extremely addictive — terrifying.
Zhongli: A corruption of willpower.
Navia: My father banned it when he learned the truth… then—
Charlotte: The worst part? It still circulates today!
Jean: What?! We must ensure this never reaches Mondstadt!
Ningguang: Liyue will increase inspections of goods from Fontaine.
Ei: Kujou Sara — ensure it never enters Inazuma.
Sara: Yes, Shogun!
Nahida: Sumeru must also—
Saino: Don't worry. I will enforce the law.
Neuvillette: Fontaine failed in its oversight. I will correct it.
Arthur continued:
"Navia's father, Callas, fought the organization behind Lusus."
"That same group was responsible for the 'Serial Girls Disappearance Case.'"
"They targeted Navia next."
"To protect her, Callas persuaded Jacques to act as a mole."
"At a banquet, they were to exchange intel."
"But— tragedy. Jacques was shot dead."
"And Callas stood there holding the gun…"
"With no evidence of others present—
he was declared the murderer."
"To protect his daughter—
he did not defend himself."
"He demanded a duel."
"And died there…"
"His final words — asking Clorinde to protect Navia."
"That is why she survived."
"But Callas died branded a criminal.
Spina di Rosula nearly collapsed."
"And Navia— started her three-year struggle
to clear his name."
Palais Mermonia
Neuvillette closed his eyes.
If it were now…
he would never allow such a duel.
Spina di Rosula Headquarters
"So it was like that…"
"I was the next target…"
"Father died to protect me…"
Navia's tears fell.
"Miss!"
"God-Sis!"
Mélus and Silver rushed over.
She wiped her eyes… then raised her head again.
Determined.
"He saved me."
"Now— I will save his honor."
"I will catch them."
Extraordinary Chat Group
Kaeya: A father worth respect.
Diluc: A bitter fate…
Neuvillette: I will reopen the investigation. Justice will be restored.
Aether: With the Light Curtain's help — you'll catch them soon!
Saino: Hmph. I already know who the culprit is!
Navia: Really?! Who?!
Furina: The desert can see Fontaine's past now??
Tighnari: I have a bad feeling…
Saino: It's Mélus! Because he 'sells Lusus'!
Navia: ...
Tighnari: ...
Everyone else: ...…
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