As for the Gnosis being given to the Knave, Lyney had thought of many possible reasons.
"It could be an apology for the wrongful judgment in Lord Tartaglia's case back then. Or gratitude for how Lord Tartaglia delayed the All-Devouring Narwhal in the Primordial Sea. And this time, Father also provided substantial assistance to the Fontaine authorities and to Poisson."
Paimon still found it hard to believe. "Even so… that's a Gnosis we're talking about. Doesn't it still feel a bit hasty?"
[Lumine: What exactly does a Gnosis do, anyway? I'm curious.]
[Nahida: In Teyvat, those who possess powerful desires may receive the gods' acknowledgment and obtain a Vision, allowing them to wield elemental power. A Vision is an external magical organ. A Gnosis is similar, but far more powerful. Visions are numerous, but there are only seven Gnoses, belonging to the Seven Archons. However, among the current Seven, some are themselves ancient gods of Teyvat, so a Gnosis does not greatly amplify their strength—for example, Venti and Zhongli.]
[Zhongli: For me, the Gnosis is indeed optional—its significance is largely symbolic.]
[Venti: If it were me, and Snezhnaya wanted it, I'd probably just give it away. I'm quite curious about what Snezhnaya intends to do, after all.]
[Signora: Is that so? Then I'll come take it right now.]
[Venti: Wait, wait—there still has to be some acting involved, right? You should at least come and snatch it. I'll pretend I can't win.]
[Paimon: Why does it feel like you're all discussing something incredibly dangerous…?]
Lyney continued, "Still, I've heard that Monsieur Neuvillette's attitude toward this matter changed noticeably at some point."
Paimon asked, "Does that mean Neuvillette has his own reasons that only he knows?"
Lyney thought for a moment. "You'd probably have to ask him directly. Actually, I just saw Monsieur Neuvillette taking a walk near the entrance to the Fortress of Meropide."
Paimon blinked. "Isn't he usually super busy? I didn't expect him to have time for a stroll. But speaking of which—if the Gnosis went to the Knave, then what about Tartaglia?"
Lyney replied, "Lord Tartaglia should have already returned to Snezhnaya to recover. After fighting the All-Devouring Narwhal for so long, he was gravely injured—he was practically on the brink between life and death."
Lumine: "I suppose that makes us comrades-in-arms."
Paimon: "Yeah… thinking about it, we used to be enemies with the Fatui. Who would've thought we'd end up fighting side by side this time?"
"Is a mere shift in position really worth that much surprise?" The Knave stepped out from behind a wall. "I came to the harbor to check on the children and happened to run into the Traveler. Please don't think too much about my accomplishments in Fontaine—this outcome was inevitable."
[Charlotte: As expected of a nation's diplomat—such presence, such authority.]
[The Knave: Thank you for the compliment. A foreign diplomat represents the face of their nation. I am not usually like this, but in public, I must be.]
[Lyney: That's right. Father is actually very gentle and considerate.]
[Lynette: Agreed.]
Paimon shrank back a little in front of the Knave and asked hesitantly, "Are you taking the Gnosis back to Snezhnaya?"
The Knave nodded. "That is the duty of the Harbingers."
"You needn't cling too tightly to notions of alignment. The Fatui's objective is not a single place, nor a single person—but the entire world. When faced with such a grand goal, it is impossible not to wear many faces."
"And navigating between those faces… is precisely what I have always done."
Lumine: "Will you continue to hold this position?"
The Knave did not give a definitive answer. "That depends on what the future demands. I have never believed in overly long promises, nor do I make them myself. Sincerity can only exist in the present moment—once it extends too far, it can no longer be called true sincerity."
[Ningguang:That, in itself, is true sincerity. The Knave openly states that we are friends now, without guaranteeing we will be in the future. That honesty is sincerity.]
[Lyney:Yes. Father has always been sincere in how she treats others. We love her very much—we can always feel her care.]
[Navia:I remember—when we parted in that video, the Knave mentioned she was going to check on the children.]
[Paimon: Children? Big Sister Knave sure is… productive.]
[The Knave: Hahaha—sorry, I couldn't help laughing. Lyney and Lynette are orphans I adopted.]
[Lyney: Father gave us a home and guided us as we grew. With Father here, a house truly becomes a home.]
[Ningguang: I have heard the Knave's name from Fontaine merchants. To them, she is a sanctimonious hypocrite—her elegance and kindness merely tools for control. Yet from her words, I can see sincerity.]
[Furina: "Even if the Knave were truly acting—if she could keep acting for a lifetime, how would that differ from genuine sincerity? She is absolutely not a hypocrite. As an accomplished actress myself, I can tell the difference.]
[The Knave: Thank you for your recognition, Lady Furina. Being misunderstood is never pleasant—being acknowledged is.]
[Furina: I… I'm not the Hydro Archon.]
[The Knave: At least for now, you still are. If the performance is real enough, how is it any different from the truth? You bore the responsibility of a god—therefore, you were a god.]
[Zhongli: I respect all forms of justice that require self-actualization. Judged by her own standard of justice, Furina persevered until the very end. Even if the divine aspect has faded and the throne no longer exists, in Fontaine's history, Furina remains a god of justice worthy of recognition. If you wish to travel the continent, Liyue welcomes you.]
[Nahida: People often say that wisdom is not about knowing what is, but about changing what can be. That prophecy has already been carved into Irminsul. Though it seems as if everything changed—and yet nothing did—Furina, you are someone intelligent enough to change the world. Bearing Fontaine's fate in a human body, you were still worthy of the name of a god.]
[Venti: Haha, Zhongli and Nahida really do have a way with words. As for me, I'll need a little time to write a poem. Lady Furina—may I invite you to Mondstadt's Windblume Festival?]
[Furina: I will. I'll definitely go. (teary-eyed)]
In the video, the Knave continued speaking to Lumine and Paimon. "As for you two—please allow me to look forward to our next collaboration. Good deeds are never accomplished alone. You are excellent partners."
Lumine took out Tartaglia's Vision and handed it over. "This… I hope you can return it to him."
The Knave: "A Vision? Very well—I'll remember. And thank you for safeguarding this token for him all this time."
"The sea breeze is quite pleasant. While the weather holds, I think I'll continue my walk."
Lyney: "Goodbye, Father."
After parting with Lyney, Lumine quickly headed toward the entrance of the Fortress of Meropide, searching for Neuvillette to ask about Furina.
"Neuvillette—you're here. I didn't expect you to have time to take a walk."
Neuvillette: "Then you must have encountered Mr. Lyney. He greeted me when he passed by earlier."
"You've come at the right moment. I was just thinking about when it would be appropriate for us to meet. I promised to explain some matters that I hadn't yet had the chance to clarify."
Paimon: "That's perfect! We have tons of questions, too—like what exactly you did to prevent Fontaine's people from dissolving."