Genshin Impact: Transmigrated as Furina's Second Personality

"What? She wants to leave?"

"Impossible!"

"Absolutely impossible!"

"Saving the Irminsul is her responsibility in the first place, and now she dares use it to make demands?!"

Inside the Akademiya, the sages erupted into an uproar upon hearing Felina's proposal.

Felina, however, said nothing. She simply leaned back, silently observing the heated debate among the sages. She enjoyed watching their theatrics.

It wasn't clear how much time had passed before the commotion finally subsided. Azar, the Grand Sage, stepped forward as the representative of the group.

"Our apologies, Lady Hydro Archon, for such an unbecoming display," Azar said with a deep bow.

He straightened and continued, "As for the matter of releasing the Lesser Lord Kusanali, surely you must understand the difficulties we face."

"Of course," Felina replied with a polite smile. She fully understood what was holding the sages back.

For 500 years, the Lesser Lord Kusanali had been confined within the Sanctuary of Surasthana. During that time, the position of Grand Sage had been occupied by numerous individuals, supported by countless scholars and sages.

These individuals might not have been paragons of virtue, but they were undoubtedly among the most intelligent minds within the Akademiya—and perhaps all of Sumeru.

And yet, across five centuries, all these successive Grand Sages and their assemblies of scholars had remained resolutely united in their decision to keep the Lesser Lord Kusanali imprisoned.

In the game's storyline, the Traveler once questioned Grand Sage Azar:

"With the Lesser Lord Kusanali already here, why would you need to create another god?"

Azar had answered:

"The Lesser Lord Kusanali? Let me say this much."

"A god is meant to be an existence far superior to humanity. The Lesser Lord Kusanali? What has she accomplished?"

"Comforting the people? Managing sandstorms? Spinning those fanciful, childish stories? These are tasks even the Akademiya can accomplish with ease. Does that make us gods as well?"

"We are beneficiaries of the wisdom bestowed upon us by the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata. Even if I didn't witness it personally, generations of scholars have seen true wisdom with their own eyes."

"And now, the Lesser Lord Kusanali sits upon the throne of divinity, offering nothing but confusion to the scholars. Is that what true wisdom is? If so, it's better for her to remain in the Sanctuary of Surasthana, so the academic environment can remain stable."

Initially, players attributed Azar's words to arrogance, but hindsight revealed them to hold a certain prescience.

What defines a god as a god lies in their being an existence far above mortals.

A god is meant to be powerful, wise, and far-sighted, capable of achieving what ordinary beings cannot.

Consider the struggles of Furina: despite lacking divine powers, she was forced to assume the role of a god. The disparity between mortal and god was evident in her daily life, marked by fear and trepidation.

Furina's 500 years of hardship underscored the chasm between mortals and gods.

As mentioned earlier, the Akademiya's most urgent priority was addressing the crisis of the Irminsul. If the tree's ailment was left unresolved, Sumeru faced annihilation.

Faced with this insurmountable challenge, humanity needed the aid of a god—a being far beyond human capability.

The sages of the Akademiya needed the Wisdom of the Dendro Archon to solve the crisis. However, the Lesser Lord Kusanali had failed to exhibit the expected level of wisdom.

She resembled a child: naive, overly idealistic, and lacking the gravity to lead a nation.

"Sigh…"

Azar's sigh broke the momentary silence.

The sages of the Akademiya remained seated, their faces marked by indecision, as Azar let out a long sigh.

"Lady Hydro Archon, let us speak openly and candidly," he began, his expression complex.

"To be truthful, I have considered releasing the Lesser Lord Kusanali. In fact, I suspect that every Grand Sage before me, upon assuming their position, must have contemplated the same question at least once."

"Vast divine power, unparalleled wisdom, and unmatched strategy—had the Lesser Lord Kusanali displayed even one of these traits you so aptly embody, perhaps she would have been freed long ago."

"She is one of the Seven Archons, the rightful and legitimate ruler of Sumeru. But should she be released, we cannot guarantee that she wouldn't immediately seize control of the nation."

"And as a leader, she remains unqualified. We cannot allow such a figure to become Sumeru's ruler."

Before Azar could continue, Felina raised her hand, signaling him to stop.

"I understand your concerns. You fear that once the Lesser Lord Kusanali is freed, she will attempt to seize power. And given her current abilities, should she succeed, it might plunge Sumeru into chaos."

"This concern is entirely reasonable," Felina said, her tone calm and measured. "But let me remind you of something important."

She straightened her posture slightly, her presence commanding attention as she presented her proposal.

"The Lesser Lord Kusanali's consciousness is uniquely capable of connecting with the Irminsul. While she may seem overly idealistic and naive at present, her potential is limitless."

"Her divine power grows through the accumulation of memories and experiences. Yet, confined within the Sanctuary of Surasthana, her growth has been agonizingly slow."

"Therefore, I propose a compromise."

Felina's gaze swept across the room.

"The sages of the Akademiya will agree to release the Lesser Lord Kusanali. In return, she will abstain from Sumeru's power struggles and instead travel the world to learn and grow. What do you say?"

"This..."

The sages exchanged hesitant glances, their uncertainty palpable.

Seeing their reluctance, Felina pressed forward, sweetening the deal with her next words.

"Firstly, you must understand that the crisis facing the Irminsul is urgent. If the Lesser Lord Kusanali refuses to assist, I will be unable to help you either."

"Secondly, you are aware that as time passes, she will continue to grow, and the seals binding her will inevitably weaken."

"In other words, you cannot keep her imprisoned forever. The longer you delay, the deeper the conflict between her and the Akademiya will grow."

"And when the day comes that she breaks free, what kind of devastating clash will await Sumeru?"

Felina's piercing gaze swept over the sages, her voice firm and unyielding. The rhythmic tapping of her fingers on the table reverberated through the room, as if echoing in their minds.

"Now is the perfect time to resolve this conflict," she said, her tone brooking no dissent.

"I am the only one capable, and willing, to serve as the mediator between you and the Lesser Lord Kusanali. You will release her, she will help resolve the Irminsul crisis, and in turn, she will leave to travel the world without vying for power. This is the best solution."

After finishing her speech, Felina leaned slightly forward, propping her chin on one hand as she rested on the table. Her aquamarine eyes glimmered with an almost hypnotic allure—magnetic and commanding, like the gaze of an enchanting sorceress drawing one closer to the abyss.

Her voice softened, carrying an irresistible temptation with her final words:

"I must remind you all, though god-like combat automatons grant you immense strength, Sumeru still lacks the wisdom of a true god."

"If one day, after traveling the world and achieving personal growth, the Lesser Lord Kusanali returns to Sumeru and reclaims power with her own abilities and wisdom..."

"If she proves herself by surpassing all of you through her intellect and strategy, will that not demonstrate her maturity into the true God of Wisdom?"

"And when the Nation of Wisdom welcomes back its rightful god, have you considered the brilliance that Sumeru might then radiate across the world?"

Her tone carried an intoxicating allure—elevated yet laced with a fatal charm.

As her words fell, silence enveloped the room. The sages present were caught in contemplation, drawn into envisioning a glorious future where a matured God of Wisdom led Sumeru to unparalleled heights.

Why had they rejected Nahida? Because she was overly idealistic yet lacked the capability to lead.

The question of Nahida's governance was not one that required extensive debate. It boiled down to a single query:

Considering her performance, would you willingly become a subject under Nahida's rule?

If the answer was no, then your judgment of her capabilities was already evident. If the answer was yes, that was also respected—so long as you could convince yourself.

The Akademiya's stance was clear. Nahida, in her current state, was unfit to govern. Her release, under such conditions, risked sowing chaos in Sumeru's governance.

But as Felina had pointed out, the restoration of the Irminsul was an urgent matter. If Nahida was indispensable to saving the World Tree, Irminsul, then her conditions had to be met for Sumeru's sake.

Moreover, prolonged imprisonment would only deepen Nahida's resentment toward the Akademiya. She would continue to grow, and no one could confidently claim to keep her confined indefinitely.

When the day arrived that Nahida freed herself, the resulting conflict born of her animosity toward the Akademiya could devastate Sumeru.

Now, with Felina—an Archon whose favor they could not afford to lose—serving as mediator, this moment presented the optimal opportunity to resolve their conflict with Nahida.

The proposal was simple: release the Lesser Lord Kusanali, allow her to travel and grow, but without involving herself in Sumeru's governance. From a long-term perspective, this was the best solution.

And, who could refuse the wisdom of a god?

Flipping through history, the wisdom of the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata leapt vividly from the pages.

The conflict between the Akademiya and Nahida was complex. While it would be naive to claim the sages harbored no selfish motives in imprisoning her, their primary concern lay in her lack of competence.

Yet as the Akademiya's brightest minds, they understood their own limitations.

If one day Nahida returned from her travels, having grown and proven herself capable of reclaiming control of Sumeru through her own strategies and intellect, it would signify her evolution into the true God of Wisdom.

At that point, entrusting Sumeru to her would no longer be a concern.

In essence, Felina had set up a challenge—a wager of sorts—between the Akademiya and Nahida.

If Nahida lacked the ability to govern, she would be unable to interfere with Sumeru's affairs.

But if Nahida managed to wrest control from the sages, it would be undeniable proof that she had gained the wisdom and capability to lead Sumeru.

A stronger, wiser God of Wisdom could guide Sumeru toward a brighter future and lead its people to unprecedented heights of enlightenment.

That was the ultimate aspiration of the Akademiya's sages.

After a moment of reflective silence, the sages rose as one.

Placing their hands over their hearts, they bowed deeply to Felina, offering her the highest gesture of respect.

"Lady Hydro Archon, we accept this proposal," Azar declared solemnly.

"Then we leave everything in your hands," another sage added.

Felina nodded, saying nothing more as she turned and made her way toward the Sanctuary of Surasthana.

Exactly one hour later, Felina returned, holding the method to lift the seal provided by the Akademiya. With it, she freed Nahida.

"Congratulations," Felina said nonchalantly.

"Thank you," Nahida replied with a slight nod.

"I've regained my freedom, so it's time for me to fulfill my promise and heal the World Tree. Please tell me the method," she added.

Felina nodded, explaining in detail the pollution of the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata by Forbidden Knowledge.

As the avatar of the World Tree, Nahida learned that five hundred years ago, during Khaenri'ah's calamity, Forbidden Knowledge invaded Teyvat and polluted the World Tree.

The Greater Lord Rukkhadevata, tasked with guarding the World Tree, painstakingly cleansed the pollution. However, sudden headaches revealed a shocking truth.

The Greater Lord Rukkhadevata's consciousness was connected to the World Tree. Once Forbidden Knowledge polluted the tree, it also traveled through the connection to corrupt her.

In Teyvat, all beings who die have their existence and memories stored in the World Tree. Forbidden Knowledge followed the same principle.

For most beings, this corruption could be removed by erasing their presence from the tree. But for the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata, it was different.

It was as if she were an administrator operating a computer. While alive, she could delete files freely. But once dead, she could no longer operate the system or delete her browsing history.

Knowing she couldn't remove herself posthumously, she needed to appoint a successor—a new administrator for the World Tree who could erase her existence entirely.

To eradicate Forbidden Knowledge, the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata broke off the purest branch of the World Tree and created Nahida, granting her the role of the new Dendro Archon and the World Tree's administrator.

The Greater Lord Rukkhadevata then sacrificed herself, consigning all her existence—including the Forbidden Knowledge—to the World Tree, awaiting the day Nahida could erase her.

Once she was erased, the World Tree would heal.

"So that's the truth?!"

Nahida was struck by the revelation. To delete someone from the World Tree meant erasing all traces of their existence. No one would remember them again.

Nahida deeply revered the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata. Learning that erasing her was the only way to save the World Tree left her profoundly sorrowful, unable to accept it immediately.

Felina remained silent, allowing Nahida ample time to process her emotions and come to terms with the reality.

Time passed, though it was unclear how long. Finally, Nahida seemed to have accepted the truth.

"Thank you for your patience and understanding, Focalors," Nahida said softly, her expression calm.

"Are you ready to erase the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata?" Felina asked.

"Hmm. Forbidden Knowledge causes pain and suffering to the world. Solving this earlier is undoubtedly better," Nahida replied.

"Indeed," Felina agreed. "But you realize the World Tree will auto-correct history, don't you? Have you considered how the historical records will change if the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata is erased?"

Felina's question struck a nerve. In the game's narrative, after the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata was erased, all memory of her vanished. Even history books no longer recorded her existence.

The World Tree's correction rewrote history: Sumeru had only ever known one Dendro Archon—Nahida. The narrative became that five hundred years ago, during Khaenri'ah's calamity, the Dendro Archon expended all her strength, lost her memories, and regressed to a child's form. The Akademiya's sages, coveting divine power, imprisoned her.

Now reminded of this by Felina, Nahida's expression shifted as she grasped the implications.

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