Ch 248: Furina Heads To Aru Village

After Xing left, Nahida called Alhaitham.

Alhaitham walked inside the house.

"Lesser Lord Kusanali."

Nahida gestured for Alhaitham to sit down.

"Alhaitham, after we return to Sumeru City and defeat the Sage's Lineage, I want you to become the new Grand Sage."

Alhaitham immediately refused upon hearing this.

"This... let's forget it. I prefer to focus on my own studies rather than managing a kingdom."

Nahida, who had anticipated this, took out a textbook she had bought from Clara.

This textbook was one Clara had studied herself; it mainly discussed how to cultivate trees in various extreme environments, turning them into habitable soil.

"Take a look at this book."

Alhaitham took it and opened it; he was immediately captivated by the content after reading only a page.

Nahida continued.

"The reason I want you to become the new Grand Sage is mainly for you to govern the desert and transform it into an oasis.

At that time, you can put the theories in this book into practice and help me manage Sumeru as well. What do you think?"

After a moment's thought, Alhaitham agreed; it wasn't a bad idea.

Afterward, Alhaitham left the room.

Nahida stood up, stretched, and then left the room, intending to stroll around the village.

Aru Village River Valley.

Xing, March 7th, and Liuyin had already arrived.

Xing saw Hanabi chasing a Dendro Crystalfly.

"Hanabi!"

Xing called out to Hanabi, who stopped and looked over.

Seeing it was Xing, Hanabi's heart leaped with joy, and she ran over.

"Xing! You guys came here too～"

Xing nodded.

"Yeah, just came to take a look. What about you? Weren't you going to catch someone?"

Liuyin reminded.

"The Doctor."

Hearing Liuyin's reminder, Xing remembered.

"Oh, right, the Doctor, how's the situation?"

Hanabi confidently placed her hands on her hips.

"I am the invincible Fireworks Lord～I've caught five slices of him～

A boy, a teenager, a young man, a middle-aged man, and an old man; five more actors at once! I can write a new script!"

March 7th curiously asked.

"What about the other two? What script did you prepare?"

Hanabi wiped her nose.

"Of course, it's already written～Aha, our Grand Theater Prison's chief screenwriter, has tailored a play for them～"

Aha smiled from the side.

"Hahaha, Aha has written a script.

The name is 'The Beautiful Love of Little Golden Hair and Little Wolf Wolf,' hee hee～"

Xing felt a shiver run down his spine upon hearing the script's title.

Yikes～Two grown men acting in a love story script, that scene, just thinking about it makes one uncomfortable.

However, Xing inexplicably wanted to watch it; it must be very entertaining.

Hanabi asked at this time.

"Xing, where's Ye Yun～Where is he? I need him to open the door for me to go back."

Xing replied.

"Go check the upper village; he's in the village, but I don't know exactly where."

Upon hearing this, Hanabi and Aha walked towards the upper village.

Xing, March 7th, and Liuyin exchanged glances and began to stroll around the river valley.

The entire river valley was bathed in a light blue glow; the river water was crystal clear, and Xing could see small fish swimming around.

Inside Ye Yun's Shop.

A portal flickered, attracting the attention of Jizi, Walther, Clara, and Kafka, who were eating.

After a while, Furina jumped out of the portal.

"Ding ding～The great Furina-sama makes a dazzling entrance!"

Furina appeared before everyone, full of energy. Jizi smiled and greeted her upon seeing her.

"Furina, it's you. Have you eaten? Would you like to join us?"

Furina shook her head and patted her stomach.

"I already ate. I ate so many small cakes～Thank you for the invitation, Jizi.

I'm here to play with Xing and the others. Are they in the car?"

Walther said.

"They're not in the car; they went to play in Tivat, Sumeru, you know?"

Furina heard.

"Sumeru? I know, it's right next to me. What are they doing there?"

Jizi said.

"They're helping Nahida reclaim what belongs to her; it seems to be in a village in the desert."

Furina became interested upon hearing this.

"Desert? I understand, I'll go take a look. Goodnight～everyone～"

Furina hopped back into the portal and returned to Fontaine.

After returning to Fontaine, Furina shouted at the doorway.

"Lancelot! Assemble the Knights, we're going to the desert to find Nahida!"

Lancelot opened the door and left to carry out the order.

Lancelot gathered all the Knights at the main entrance of the Court of Fontaine.

Furina slowly walked out of the Court of Fontaine shortly after.

Furina casually waved her hand.

"Sea Horse Carriage!"

With Furina's spell, two man-high seahorses pulling a carriage appeared in the plaza.

Lancelot came to the carriage, opened the door, and extended a hand.

Furina took Lancelot's arm and boarded the carriage.

The people of Fontaine murmured upon seeing this scene.

"Where is Furina-sama going so late?"

"You ask me, how would I know?"

"So late, won't it be dangerous?"

"That's funny. Furina-sama is the Hydro Archon! And, do you think those guys in the Knights are pushovers?

I've seen it with my own eyes, such a tall Primo Geovishap, one sword, just one sword, and it was instantly killed."

"Mom, those Knight Big Brothers are so handsome, can I join them too?"

"You will, you will, Little Treasure needs to eat more to grow taller and stronger, then you can join the Knights to protect Furina-sama."

"Um! I will eat obediently from now on!"

Furina, riding in the Sea Horse Carriage, led the Lancelot Knights forward.

When they first entered the desert, Furina found it novel, leaning against the window, sipping black tea, and admiring the scenery.

They were traveling directly in the sky; the Sea Horse Carriage had the ability to fly.

However, as she watched, Furina lost interest; it was monotonous; nothing but sand and desert, uninteresting.

Furina and the Knights sped along, arriving at Aru Village after more than two hours.

Furina and the Lancelot Knights' arrival naturally attracted the attention of the mercenaries in Aru Village.

"Something's up! Grab your weapons!"

Furina and the Lancelot Knights landed at the foot of the Tree of Life.

Furina jumped off the carriage and looked around.

"Wow～The scenery here is beautiful～"

Furina admired this vibrant and peaceful village.

A mercenary asked.

"Who are you! What are you doing in Aru Village?"

Before Furina could answer, Nahida stepped out from the crowd.

"Don't be nervous, everyone, this is my friend."