The gentle light of dawn caressed the streets and alleys of Fontaine, softly lifting the veil of night to reveal the city's fresh and clean face.
Golden sunlight spilled onto the streets like a warm embrace, melting away the remnants of darkness bit by bit.
But darkness never truly disappears; it cleverly hides in the shadows, waiting for its next opportunity to descend.
Like sin, it lurks in the cracks of desire within people's hearts, ready to take advantage and lead pure souls to corruption.
In this world of interwoven light and darkness, the residents of Fontaine began a new day.
When the headline of the Steambird newspaper caught the eyes of the Fontainian people, countless jaws nearly dropped in astonishment.
The headline, "Duke Holsen Imprisons and Molests Multiple Young Girls," was like a bombshell, creating a storm in the hearts of the people.
They could not, under any circumstances, associate the elegant and respected Duke Holsen with the pervert who molested young girls.
Moreover, the fact that such an appalling crime could occur in Fontaine, a nation that prides itself on justice, was simply unbelievable.
People quickly took out their Mora, paid for the newspapers, and eagerly began to read the details.
As they read further, the anger in their hearts burned brighter and brighter.
A pervert like Holsen should be sentenced to death!
However, this was just a fantasy.
Since the construction of the Opera Epiclese, the laws of Fontaine have not included the death penalty.
This meant that even if Holsen's crimes were severe and heinous, he could not be sentenced to death.
…
At the top of the Palais Mermonia.
Furina opened her mouth slightly and let out a small yawn.
The playful white ahoge on her head also swayed gently with the movement, sharing her laziness and cuteness.
She blinked hard, trying to dispel her sleepiness, and then slowly turned her gaze to her soft bed.
There, several little girls were huddled together, sleeping peacefully. Traces of tears remained on their faces, but at this moment, they showed a rare sense of calm.
A wave of tenderness and compassion welled up in Furina's heart.
She knew that these children had experienced unimaginable suffering and torment, and those dark memories might stay with them for a long time.
It would take endless patience and love to truly help them escape that nightmare and regain the joy and innocence of childhood.
If not for Yide's decisive rescue, these innocent children would probably never see the light of day and would have to spend the rest of their lives in that dark and sunless chamber.
Thinking of this, Yide's handsome but somewhat aloof face appeared before Furina's eyes, and her thoughts drifted away, falling into a brief reverie.
In the blink of an eye, it was noon, and the warm sunlight streamed through the window lattices onto the soft bed.
One by one, the little girls woke up from their dreams. They rubbed their sleepy eyes, and when they saw Furina's gentle and caring gaze, they finally believed that they had escaped the clutches of that demon.
In an instant, the sadness and grievances in their hearts surged like a tide, and they could no longer hold back their sobs.
Furina's heart also ached. She gently took the children into her arms, comforting their trembling hearts with the gentlest voice.
She solemnly promised, "Don't worry, children, I will definitely send you safely back to your homes. You don't have to be afraid anymore."
…
In the quiet study, Yide sat upright at his desk, intently reading a book.
The cold, mechanical voice of the system sounded at the right time, "Congratulations to the host for completing the event—solving the noble's secret chamber imprisonment of young girls case, receiving a reward of 1000 experience points."
Hearing this news, Yide's mood immediately became cheerful.
He now had 1500 experience points, only 3500 points away from the 5000 points needed to purchase a Vision.
This meant that as long as he worked hard to solve three or four more similar cases, he could transform from a mortal into a transcendent being, possessing the power to truly stand in the world of Teyvat.
Just then, the door to the study was gently pushed open. Lyney carefully carried the freshly brewed coffee, and Lynette walked in with him.
Lyney gently placed the coffee on Yide's desk, and the rich aroma of coffee filled the air. Then, he and Lynette stood quietly to the side.
"Is there something you want to say?" Yide raised his head and asked softly.
"Yes, Father," Lyney replied truthfully. "After Lynette and I woke up, we found this thing next to us."
As he spoke, he and Lynette both held out their small hands.
In their palms, there were two Visions emitting a faint light.
Yide was not surprised. In the original storyline, they were already among the best Vision holders.
"You are people watched by the gods. Hold on to your wishes and don't let them fade, understand?"
Lyney and Lynette nodded vigorously. "Father, our wish is to be with you forever and to help you as much as we can."
Yide's heart was deeply touched at this moment.
Since transmigrating to this world, he had always felt a faint sense of alienation, as if he did not truly belong here.
But at this moment, looking at their fervent and sincere eyes, he felt the gap between himself and this world slowly dissolving.
He chuckled, "Help me? You're still far from it. Starting tomorrow, I will find the best teachers to educate you."
"Yes, Father," Lyney and Lynette replied in unison.