There aren't many NPCs in Genshin Impact who are truly "famous."
But Albert…
Albert is definitely one of them.
Not famous like Teppei—whose tragedy shook players.
Not famous like Dunyazard—who's beloved for beauty and lore.
No.
Albert's fame came from one simple fact:
His terrifyingly obsessive love for Barbara.
If he lived on Earth?
He would be the type of rabid stalker-fan everyone warns idols about.
Funny and harmless in a game.
But in reality?
It's definitely something to keep an eye on.
Arthur chuckled lightly.
"Idols having fans is normal. Getting bothered sometimes is normal too."
"But most fans just want an autograph or a photo."
"Albert, though… Albert is a different species."
"You'll understand once you watch these two clips."
He played the first video.
On-screen, Albert was pacing around the Favonius Cathedral, mumbling to himself with an unhealthy gleam in his eyes.
"Miss Barbara at work… so divine…"
When asked about Stormterror, his eyes lit up with fanatic confidence.
"Of course Stormterror returned to normal—it must have been moved by Lady Barbara's charm!"
"Her smile pierces the darkest nights—she's the brightest star in the cosmos!"
"Even Stormterror cannot resist her beauty!"
"If you can't understand that, you're the problem, not Lady Barbara!"
"You simply haven't learned enough!"
"This MUST be the truth! Barbara, charge forward!!"
Asked what Barbara meant to him, Albert lifted his chin proudly.
"Lady Barbara is the purest light of my life! So cute, so radiant, so holy!"
"What's with that dull look? Did I say anything untrue?!"
"I get it—you need baptism!"
"Baptism means going to Barbara's concert!"
"Hear me?! Go! You ungrateful mortal who doesn't even appreciate divine blessing!"
When asked why he was sneaking around the church grounds, Albert's voice became dreamy.
"Because this is the closest place to Lady Barbara… without disturbing her."
"Can't you feel the sweetness in the air?"
The second video appeared shortly after.
Title: "Mr. Albert, PLEASE STOP!"
Sister Victoria was frantically searching for someone suspicious circling the cathedral.
Someone lurking.
Watching.
Clearly up to no good.
The Traveler went to help, only to discover the culprit—
Albert—
pretending to sweep leaves so he could sneak closer to Barbara.
When the video ended, the entire continent collectively lost it.
[Ordinary Chat Group]
[Tian Tiezui]: I mean… loving an idol is fine, but this is actual harassment??
[Teppei]: Seriously! Admiration doesn't mean stalking! Even fans of Miss Shikanoin don't behave like this!
[Victoria]: ALBERT! So you really WERE plotting something near Miss Barbara?!
[Albert]: I—I'm not! I wasn't! I only wanted to be closer to Lady Barbara!
[Dunyazard]: Whether you meant it or not… this behavior goes too far.
Everyone shook their heads.
Albert panicked.
He was finished.
Not only exposed—
but humiliated in front of ALL of Teyvat.
He needed to leave.
Quickly.
He could come back to "taste the sweet air" later…
[Transcendent Chat Group]
[Hu Tao]: Ehhh—his lines are way too greasy. Even I can't handle it.
[Gorou]: So that's the terror of obsessive fans… fortunately I'm safe.
[Itto]: @Gorou You're not even an idol, why are you relieved?
[Gorou]: …
[Barbara]: Mr. Albert… he…
[Yun Jin]: Admiration is fine, but this… this is terrifying.
[Ayaka]: Indeed. That's well beyond normal fan behavior.
[Nilou]: Thankfully I've never met anyone like that.
[Clorinde]: In Fontaine, anyone acting like that toward Lady Furina would be arrested on sight.
[Jean]: …I'll have someone—no, I'll personally speak with him later.
[Yanfei]: @Barbara If you need legal support, feel free to contact me.
[Lumine]: Honestly, you can't even blame Albert too much—Barbara really is that charming~
[Paimon]: Yeah yeah, who could resist Barbara's cuteness?!
[Alice]: Of course! I handpicked her myself!
[Yae Miko]: Oh dear… turns out Albert was just my alternate self all along?
[Barbara]: P-please don't say things like that…
The roasting and teasing intensified, but the atmosphere remained cheerful.
At least Albert seemed to be scared straight for now.
Back in the villa, Arthur closed the video and took a sip of water.
He glanced at the stream chat—
a mix of Teyvat natives and new Blue Star viewers drawn in by the earlier wave of massive subscriptions.
"Not my main audience, but the extra hype is nice," he smiled.
Setting the cup down, he cleared his throat.
"Alright. We've finished the serious part of reviewing Jean and Barbara."
"So now—"
He grinned.
"As usual… it's time for the not-so-serious part."
Mondstadt Outskirts
Lumine shot to her feet instantly.
"It's here! It's finally here!"
"Haha—now the social embarrassment won't be MY problem anymore!"
Paimon didn't speak, still chewing enthusiastically—
but her eyes were glued to the screen.
Clearly excited.
Knights of Favonius Headquarters
Jean had been preparing to leave and lecture Albert personally.
But at that line from the livestream, she froze.
Quietly… she closed the door.
And sat back down in her office chair.
Lisa smirked knowingly.
"My, my~ What's wrong, dear Acting Grand Master?"
"Ahem—well, I suspect Albert might have already left the cathedral…"
"I'll… handle it later."
Jean looked away awkwardly.
Truth was—
She was terrified.
What if the "not-so-serious" segment talked about her?
She believed she had no scandals.
But what if?
What if something embarrassing was revealed?!
If she walked outside now and someone saw her reaction…
She'd never live it down.
Lisa chuckled softly.
"Ufufu~ I wonder what kind of embarrassing stories our lovely Jean and our adorable Barbara might have~?"
Jean's ears turned red.
Favonius Cathedral
Barbara had just recovered from the Albert fiasco.
But now—
"'Not-so-serious'…?"
"I-I'm just a normal idol…"
"T-There shouldn't be anything weird, right…?"
Her fingers tightened together.
Her heart was racing.
Logically, nothing should go wrong.
But something deep inside whispered—
You're not safe.
She swallowed.
"I… I hope it's just my imagination…"
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