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Chapter 3 - The Crisis at Poisson (Revised)

[Navia: (breaking down) Poisson, my hometown Poisson!]

[Lyney: What a terrible disaster. The House of the Hearth will not simply stand by and do nothing.]

[Jean: The Fatui will probably just watch and laugh! Our Anemo Archon's familiar was controlled by the Fatui, and just recently, they stirred up a storm over Mondstadt.]

[Lynette: Our House of the Hearth is different from the rest of the Fatui. Fontaine is our homeland, and we will absolutely not ignore it.]

[Barbatos: Have faith in the gods. Let's continue watching!]

...

In the video.

Lumine and Paimon had already reached the depths of the town.

Paimon: "We've come this far and haven't met anyone yet. I... I'm so scared."

"Sigh, how are we supposed to live through this?"

Paimon looked up toward a roof. "There's someone on that roof over there."

A Spina di Rosula member ran over: "Stay seated and don't move. Keep your balance. We'll be right there."

Lumine and Paimon continued deeper in, gradually encountering some people.

"My daughter, without you, how am I supposed to go on?"

"My leg! My leg! I should have known not to move!"

Spina di Rosula member: "Please hold on a little longer. Help will arrive soon. If you feel anxious, you can hold my hand."

[Ningguang: The Spina di Rosula is a commendable organization. They were among the first to arrive and provide disaster relief, and their emotional support is just right. (thumbs up)]

[Keqing: If such a disaster happened in Liyue, I would also be among the first to arrive. (looking for praise)]

[Navia: The Spina di Rosula was founded by my father. Its base is an organization located in Poisson...]

[Ningguang: I see.]

[Neuvillette: If the Spina di Rosula ever needs assistance, you may contact me.]

In the footage, Lumine and Paimon also found Navia. The two sides greeted each other.

Navia looked very sad.

Navia: "You've come."

Paimon: "We came as soon as we got the news. What happened here?"

Navia: "As you can see, the rising water level has caused no small trouble for Poisson."

At that moment, a Spina di Rosula member ran over.

"Boss, there's an injured resident to the southeast. We've moved them to a safe area, but we don't have any medical supplies right now."

Navia: "Injured? How serious?"

Spina di Rosula member: "It's a fall injury. His leg bone is broken. When the flood came, he desperately climbed to the roof. After the water receded, he was so terrified that... by accident,"

Navia: "He fell down, didn't he?"

"Go find the captain of the first team. He knows where to find a doctor."

The Spina di Rosula member saluted: "Understood. Then I'll take over the captain's search and rescue duties."

Navia: "I'm counting on you."

The Spina di Rosula member ran off.

After speaking, Navia turned to the Traveler: "Sorry, where were we?"

Paimon: "Poisson's..."

Navia: "Let me explain the situation in Poisson. A little while ago, we heard a loud bang. Everyone thought it was just something exploding in the sewers. Soon, water began seeping out from everywhere."

"The water had a faint, strange color, like the unique hue of Primordial Seawater. Most people didn't realize the danger. Those standing by the roadside, those stepping in the water, and those who didn't have time to dodge suddenly vanished—they dissolved into the water."

"Those who realized what was happening began to flee, trying every way to get to higher ground. During that time, some were injured in the panicked stampede, and some fell from heights..."

"Even though the Spina di Rosula launched rescue efforts as quickly as possible, there were still considerable casualties in the town. Fortunately, the water started receding after a while, and the panic didn't last too long."

"The water that rose this time contains Primordial Seawater. The standing water in Poisson is still very dangerous. For safety's sake, I've told the people there to leave as soon as possible."

"No one knows if the same thing will happen again. We can only do our utmost to help the residents evacuate. The headcount hasn't finished yet. There will be results soon."

[Ganyu: The flood disaster in Fontaine is truly heartbreaking. Let's prepare relief supplies to help them! (looking down)]

[Xiangling: Great idea! Let's treat the guests from Fontaine to some Liyue cuisine—cured pork buns.]

[Ningguang: It's indeed good for one nation in trouble to be supported by the other six. However, the scenes in the video take place in the future, and we don't know exactly when. If we prepare cured pork buns now, they'll probably spoil by the time the disaster occurs.]

[Arataki Itto: Hahahaha, Ningguang is right. It's really not suitable to prepare in advance. (puffing out chest)]

[Kuki Shinobu: I wonder who was just now so anxious about the supplies?]

Paimon's eyes brimmed with tears, as if about to cry: "So scary! I hate things that could happen at any time like this... wuwuwu..."

Navia: "It is indeed terrifying. I also wish everything that just happened was just a dream."

Lumine noticed something off: "By the way, where are Melus and Silver?"

Navia took a deep breath, but before she could explain, she was called away by other members of the Spina di Rosula.

[Navia: Melus, Silver, did something happen to them in the future?]

[Ganyu: Melus, Silver, who are they?]

[Navia: Melus and Silver are my bodyguards. After my father left me, the two of them looked after me as I grew up. They are the people closest to me.]

[Klee: I get it. They're like Albedo big brother and Acting Grand Master Jean. Acting Grand Master Jean is so strict!]

[Jean: (seriously) Reflect properly in solitary confinement.]

[Zhongli (muttering to himself): The people closest to you? Guizhong, Bosacius...]

Navia walked back and forth in Poisson, speaking with many people and arranging everything in an orderly fashion, but her expression remained extremely heavy...

Navia: "Alright, the basic headcount and rescue work are mostly done. Some new reinforcements just arrived to help, so I can finally take a moment to do something for myself."

"Of course, I can't let my guard down. The Spina di Rosula will continue to handle things and assist the helpers."

"Traveler, Paimon, could you accompany me to my father's grave?"

Lumine nodded.

[Navia: Seeing this, my heart suddenly aches...]

The cemetery in Poisson was empty.

Navia: "So few people."

Paimon: "At this time, with the situation in Poisson, I doubt anyone would come to visit the graves."

Navia: "Indeed. With everything that's happened, the living are exhausted. Even if they wanted to say a few words to the departed, they don't have the strength."

Lumine gently shook her head: "Navia, you don't have to hold it together anymore."

Navia's tears immediately began to flow uncontrollably.

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