Genshin Impact: Transmigrated as Furina's Second Personality

"When a person is deleted from the World Tree, it inevitably causes historical confusion. To maintain coherence, the World Tree will automatically adjust history."

Felina looked at Nahida, her expression calm but deliberate. "If the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata is deleted, every deed she performed and every achievement she accomplished will inevitably be attributed to you."

This was akin to an ordinary person being rewritten into history as a great savior hero—one so believed by everyone else that even the person themself accepts it as truth.

For Nahida, this would mean having deeds that were never hers forcibly placed upon her shoulders. The result would be disorientation and self-doubt.

Though the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata's legacy would be ascribed to her, the World Tree, Irminsul, wouldn't grant Nahida the wisdom or abilities that matched those achievements.

The outcome? A crushing sense of inadequacy. She would inevitably wonder, Why was I once capable of such great things but now unable to accomplish anything similar?

This would only burden her, hindering her growth instead of aiding it.

"The Greater Lord Rukkhadevata was a remarkable god. She deserves to be remembered, especially by you," Felina said firmly.

"At the same time, you, Nahida—the Lesser Lord Kusanali—are also an individual worthy of respect. You shouldn't be overshadowed or controlled by achievements that don't belong to you."

Felina offered a gentle smile. "So, my advice is this: before deleting the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata, back up your own memories."

"Thank you for your concern," Nahida responded, shaking her head with a faint smile. "But the World Tree's influence extends to every corner of Teyvat. Even backed-up memories involving the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata would inevitably be altered."

Felina smiled knowingly. "That's not a problem. Back up your memories and leave them in my care."

"In your care?" Nahida narrowed her eyes, suspicion flickering across her face. She seemed to consider something but ultimately chose not to voice her thoughts. She nodded and complied with Felina's suggestion.

Nahida proceeded to back up her memories, entrusting them to Felina for safekeeping.

In the game's story, Nahida had to search for the last lingering consciousness of the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata and decode it using two Gnosis.

But with Felina present, such complexities were unnecessary. Felina used her own power to guide Nahida's consciousness into the remnant space of the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata's mind.

There, Nahida was able to bid a heartfelt farewell to the god she had admired for so long.

When the farewell ended, Nahida emerged from the consciousness space. She connected her own mind to the World Tree and deleted the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata.

The Greater Lord Rukkhadevata disappeared from Teyvat's history, erased from the memories of all living beings.

As the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata vanished, so too did the Forbidden Knowledge. The World Tree's corruption was cured.

Countless deranged scholars within the Akademiya regained clarity. The previously incurable affliction of Eleazar faded, and the many disasters plaguing Sumeru ceased.

Teyvat's history was rewritten: Sumeru had only ever known one Dendro Archon—Nahida. It was recorded that five hundred years ago, during the calamity, she exhausted her divine power, regressed into a child-like state, and was imprisoned by the Akademiya's sages who coveted divine authority.

Five hundred years later, the Hydro Archon of Fontaine came to broker a deal, aiding Nahida in healing the World Tree while securing her release under the condition that she would not interfere in Sumeru's governance.

Back in the Sanctuary of Surasthana, Nahida, holding her memory backup restored by Felina, looked at her in astonishment.

"I can't believe it! You truly aren't affected by the World Tree's influence. You managed to retain my original memories without any interference!"

Nahida's voice was tinged with awe. "The World Tree's influence extends across the entirety of Teyvat, unless…"

She trailed off, as if piecing something together. However, Felina shook her head gently, a knowing smile on her lips.

"It's enough that you know in your heart. There's no need to say it aloud."

Felina's tone softened. "The crisis of the World Tree has been resolved. I have fulfilled my promises. Now, it's time for me to leave."

Turning on her heel, Felina prepared to depart.

"Wait!"

Felina paused, glancing back. "Hmm? Is there something else?"

Nahida hesitated, then mustered the courage to ask, "Why did you help me?"

To Nahida, Felina's assistance seemed… too generous.

For instance, healing the World Tree was the Dendro Archon's responsibility, and for five centuries Nahida had been striving toward that goal.

Even if she remained imprisoned, Nahida knew she would have still ultimately erased the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata to save the World Tree.

Felina, with her cunning mind, would surely have realized this as well.

Yet, Felina had chosen to use this as leverage to secure Nahida's freedom, going so far as to personally negotiate with the Akademiya.

By all accounts, this was an effort without any clear benefit—utterly inconsistent with Felina's supposed pragmatic nature.

Felina still went out of her way to help Nahida, assisting her in saying a proper goodbye to the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata and even thoughtfully safeguarding her memory backup.

Although Felina constantly emphasized interests and benefits, her kindness toward Nahida had already surpassed the bounds of practicality.

This unexpected generosity left Nahida feeling uncertain.

Perhaps sensing Nahida's unease, Felina smiled faintly.

"As a ruler, one should prioritize the interests of the nation and its citizens. But when those interests aren't compromised, I'm entitled to personal considerations too."

"If you really can't understand..."

Felina tilted her head slightly, smiling warmly at Nahida. "Then just think of it as... I like you."

"Ah!!"

"Like? Wh-what...?"

Such words were far too overwhelming for someone like Nahida, who had been imprisoned for five hundred years.

Her face instantly turned crimson, and her mind blanked out.

By the time Nahida snapped back to her senses, Felina was already stepping out of the Sanctuary of Surasthana with a cheerful stride.

Watching Felina's departing figure, Nahida stood in place for a moment before seemingly making up her mind. She clenched her fists and gave a determined nod.

"Furina, why have you been so quiet?"

On the way back to Fontaine, Felina noticed something unusual about Furina and asked.

"Hmph!"

"'Then just think of it as... I like you~!'"

Furina began with a cold snort, mimicking Felina's earlier words in a tone dripping with mockery.

Felina burst into laughter at the teasing tone.

"What? Jealous?" Felina asked with a grin.

"Ha?! Jealous? As if! Why on Teyvat would I be jealous because of you?!"

Furina instantly denied it, her voice rising several octaves.

"Being so defensive... that pretty much confirms you're jealous."

Felina chuckled, her tone brimming with fondness. "I only like Nahida as a friend. But do you know how I feel about Furina?"

"How do you feel?"

At that, Furina stopped sulking, leaning closer like a curious kitten.

"My feelings for Furina are... love."

The moment those words fell, Furina froze as if struck by lightning.

"L-love? Wh-what are you talking about? You're just spouting nonsense to mess with me! I'm done talking to you!"

Her voice was filled with reproach, and she fell silent, refusing to speak further. Felina could easily imagine her pouting face.

Of course, Felina knew Furina was only pretending to be upset. The wave of joy radiating from their shared consciousness made it clear that Furina was actually delighted.

Sensing Furina's happiness, Felina couldn't help but smile.

Neither Furina nor Nahida could understand why Felina showed Nahida such kindness.

How should one explain this?

A lonely person, when encountering their one and only friend in the world, will cling to them like a lifeline. Losing that one friend would leave them devastated.

Why did Felina extend goodwill to Nahida?

Because Nahida possessed an innocence and kindness that were rare, yet she was also a god—one who had existed for five hundred years, nearly the same age as Furina.

Moreover, Nahida was a long-lived being with an infinite lifespan.

Indeed, Felina's gestures of kindness toward Nahida, even going so far as to let her in on the secret of being an outsider to this world, were ultimately driven by a desire to befriend her.

In the future, Felina intended to help Nahida gradually uncover the secret of her dual personalities, so that Furina could also form a unique bond with her.

"In this way, even if I truly disappear someday, you'll still have a friend to accompany you through the endless years. You won't have to endure the sorrow of losing me alone."

Felina thought to herself, quickening her pace toward Fontaine.

With the World Tree restored, Sumeru erupted in jubilant celebration.

The commitments Felina made to Sumeru had been fulfilled, and naturally, the sages of the Akademiya would not renege on their promises.

The referendum regarding the desert's impending independence was imminent, and under the arrangement of the Akademiya, a wave of negative information about the desert's inhabitants began to circulate widely among the public.

This action was nothing more than an attempt to guide public opinion, deepening the rainforest citizens' resentment towards the desert, thereby smoothing the path for the desert's separation.

The series of prior events had already left the rainforest people deeply prejudiced against the desert. Now, with the Akademiya's deliberate manipulation, this animosity intensified further.

In such an atmosphere of public sentiment, the referendum on the desert's independence began three days later.

Thanks to the Akasha Terminal, casting a vote was as simple for the rainforest citizens as tapping their fingers on a mobile device.

The outcome was never in doubt—76% of rainforest residents voted in favor of the desert's independence.

Of course, this vote was ultimately a formality. Even if less than half had supported independence, it wouldn't have mattered.

The desert's independence was already a foregone conclusion. Should the results have been unfavorable, the Akademiya, which controlled the Akasha System, could easily have adjusted the outcome to ensure the desert's secession.

Thus, with the results announced, the desert officially achieved independence.

Upon gaining independence, the desert citizens were even more anxious than Felina about joining Fontaine.

On the very day of their secession, many desert inhabitants were already inquiring with Vigneire and her associates about when Felina would arrive to incorporate the desert into Fontaine's territory.

Felina could fully understand the desert dwellers' concerns.

Previously, while the rainforest people had harbored animosity towards the desert, the desert had still been part of Sumeru's domain.

Now that the desert had gained independence, it effectively became unclaimed territory outside the jurisdiction of the Seven Nations.

In other words, the desert was now open to being claimed by any other country.

The desert people feared that Felina, having convinced them to seek independence, might abandon them afterward. If that happened, their situation would only become more dire.

However, Felina had recently made overtures to the desert through her public statements. To annex the desert into Fontaine's territory immediately after their independence would be a blatant and unconvincing move.

Such an action would invite criticism.

To avoid this, Felina issued instructions to reassure the desert's people, promising continued aid in terms of resources and support.

After a certain period had passed, she intended to implement a systematic process that would seamlessly integrate the desert into Fontaine.

For now, however, with the desert officially independent, Felina no longer needed to tread carefully in her diplomatic maneuvers.

Now she could openly deploy personnel to the desert and manage it remotely.

On the sixth day of the desert's Independence.

A guest arrived at Fontaine's Palais Mermonia.

"So, we meet again, God of Justice Focalors."

In Felina's office, Nahida smiled warmly at her.

"Nahida? What brings you to Fontaine?" Felina raised an eyebrow.

"What's the matter? Am I not welcome here?"

The petite Nahida stood before Felina's desk, looking rather endearing.

As for why she had come to Fontaine...

In the game's storyline, Nahida had immediately taken charge of Sumeru after being freed.

But things were different now. Although Nahida had been released, she had chosen not to involve herself in Sumeru's governance.

With nothing pressing to do, staying in Sumeru would only unsettle the Akademiya and cause unnecessary trouble.

She no longer wished to remain there for the time being. If she was to embark on a journey of learning, she needed a destination.

Ultimately, she thought of Felina.

Through the events they had experienced, Nahida had come to deeply understand her many shortcomings as a ruler.

In the negotiations and maneuvers surrounding Sumeru, Felina maximized the concept of "interest" to its utmost extent.

Felina had an exceptionally clear understanding of her own interests and demands, as well as those of her adversaries.

She grasped the broader dynamics of Sumeru, the internal conflicts within the nation, the needs of the desert, the needs of the rainforest, and the priorities of the Akademiya with great precision.

Skillfully manipulating the psyche of all parties involved, she navigated between the various factions, continuously exacerbating the discord between the desert and the rainforest. Ultimately, she succeeded in achieving the desert's independence.

But what impressed Nahida the most?

The terms of Felina's deal with the Akademiya were as follows: she would provide the Akademiya with energy, assist them in creating god-level combat capabilities, and resolve the crisis of the World Tree. In return, the Akademiya would cede the desert to Felina.

However, upon reflecting on these events, Nahida discovered an intriguing detail.

The crisis of the World Tree was resolved by Nahida herself, as the Dendro Archon, by deleting the Greater Lord Rukkhadevata from existence.

Strictly speaking, Felina had merely leveraged the provision of energy, god-level combat capabilities, and information about the World Tree's restoration to claim half of Sumeru's territory.

Such a deal appeared far from equitable. If the sages of the Akademiya had known the full truth, they might have demanded even greater concessions from Fontaine.

But that was precisely the brilliance of Felina's approach.

Through her deft manipulation of language, she managed to persuade both Nahida and the Akademiya.

To Nahida, Felina said: "You are destined to become the ruler of Sumeru. Why not first gain your freedom, venture into the outside world to learn and grow, and then reclaim Sumeru's authority on your own terms?"

To the Akademiya, she said: "You cannot imprison the Lesser Lord Kusanali forever. Should she eventually break free, her resentment toward the Akademiya would undoubtedly plunge Sumeru into chaos."

"Why not take advantage of my presence now and allow me to mediate between you and her?"

In truth, Felina understood Nahida's character well. Even if she were freed, Nahida was unlikely to seek vengeance against Sumeru.

But Felina still framed her arguments as such.

By fabricating and exaggerating events that had yet to occur, she instilled a sense of threat in the Akademiya.

She positioned herself between the Akademiya and Nahida, using her rhetoric to steer both sides.

In the end, she successfully persuaded Nahida to resolve the World Tree's crisis.

She also convinced the Akademiya to release Nahida and mediated the agreement between the two parties.

This pact ensured that the sages of the Akademiya would retain their authority in the short term.

Meanwhile, Nahida gained her freedom to travel and grow, paving the way for her eventual reclamation of Sumeru's governance.

Through careful maneuvering, Felina secured the greatest benefit for herself and Fontaine at a minimal cost.

At the same time, she won the goodwill of both Nahida and the Akademiya.

Think back to the moment when the Grand Sage and the sages of the Akademiya bowed deeply to her, their posture filled with deference as they sought her assistance in resolving their conflict with Nahida. It was a clear testament to their gratitude toward her.

But what truly impressed Nahida the most?

If Felina's pursuit of her own interests had caused significant harm to others, her actions could easily be dismissed as exploitation.

This would be no different from powerful nations plundering and harming other countries to strengthen themselves.

However, despite Felina's calculated schemes, every party involved ultimately gained something they desired.

The Akademiya acquired energy, god-level combat machinery, and peace within Sumeru, all while resolving the delicate issue of Nahida's captivity.

Nahida fulfilled her divine duty by resolving the World Tree crisis, gained her long-awaited freedom, and embarked on a journey of personal growth.

The desert, having separated from Sumeru, secured Fontaine's support and was on course to receive better treatment as it transitioned into Fontaine's governance.

As for Felina, she achieved her objective by gaining the desert's allegiance and faith.

Yes, Felina's machinations ensured that every party involved walked away satisfied.

She safeguarded her own interests without undermining those of others—this was Felina's greatest charm.

It was also the reason why nations were so eager to collaborate with her.

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