Chapter 181 - 179: Divine Damsel of Devastation

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After defeating Beisht, the storyline was essentially over. All that remained was heading to the Jade Chamber to enjoy the show. [High-energy scene ahead!] [Warning: High-energy scene ahead!] [High-energy scene ahead!] [High-energy scene ahead!!] [No spoilers!] Was there even a need for spoilers? Robin (as the streamer's character) teleported to the Jade Chamber and couldn't help but smile at the barrage of comments. She knew that the grand performance they had prepared for a year—Divine Damsel of Devastation—was about to make its official debut. Of course, Robin knew all about it—after all, it was her and Eden's masterpiece. Truth be told, when they first finished creating Divine Damsel of Devastation, Robin didn't feel particularly moved. If anything, she felt a bit dissatisfied. From Robin's perspective, Divine Damsel of Devastation was an excellent work, but nothing more than that. The Divine Damsel of Devastation, crafted based on the story provided by Yae Miko, even seemed a bit like a "neither-fish-nor-fowl" creation in Robin's eyes. Yae Miko had tasked Robin and Eden with composing lyrics and music based on her story, then asked them to create a theatrical piece to promote traditional Chinese culture, and finally demanded they produce something that could captivate players worldwide and become a global hit—as if it were that easy. All the pressure fell squarely on Robin and Eden. Since when did things work out so perfectly in this world? The final product was Divine Damsel of Devastation—a "neither-fish-nor-fowl" work in Robin and Eden's eyes. Calling it an opera? It was more like a song performed in an operatic style. Calling it a song? Yet every part of it was steeped in theatrical essence. That was the kind of work it was. Yae Miko, however, was quite satisfied because this was exactly the Divine Damsel of Devastation she had envisioned. For Robin, though, it had been a mix of resignation and frustration at the time. If the goal was to spread Chinese opera culture, then Divine Damsel of Devastation did fulfill the requirement. Culture was like that—whether it was genuine opera or a song in operatic style, the cultural essence remained unchanged. Anyone from any country who listened to Divine Damsel of Devastation would immediately think, "This is Chinese opera." And as long as Divine Damsel of Devastation could go viral worldwide while preserving this cultural core, then Yae Miko's demands would naturally be met. —But for Robin back then, she still considered it a failure. Divine Damsel of Devastation was a compromise that Robin and Eden had to make to ensure the essence of opera culture could reach a global audience. Because both Robin and Eden had reluctantly admitted one thing: creating a genuine traditional Chinese opera would never achieve global popularity. In this day and age, even most Chinese people weren't willing to sit down and appreciate it properly. Having to acknowledge this also meant admitting their own powerlessness to change the status quo. That was why Robin had carried a complicated feeling toward Divine Damsel of Devastation for the past year. —This complicated feeling only began to fade in this current version. The reason it faded was because Robin had finally experienced Shenhe's story. All this time, Robin had been evaluating Divine Damsel of Devastation as a standalone work. That was why, in her eyes, it was merely an excellent piece—but nothing beyond that. After completing Shenhe's story, however, Robin realized her mistake—treating Divine Damsel of Devastation as an independent work to analyze and critique was completely wrong. Now, Robin was filled with anticipation. She had a premonition. Watching Divine Damsel of Devastation alone versus experiencing it after completing Shenhe's story would be two entirely different things. No wonder Yae Miko had been so satisfied back then—she must have planned it this way from the very beginning. Indeed, Yae Miko had approached it from a game design perspective, and Divine Damsel of Devastation was ultimately just a game CG. Naturally, its greatest impact would come when paired with the game's storyline. Before, Robin had known Shenhe's story, but merely knowing it was nothing compared to the immersive experience of playing through it firsthand. If it were now... Just as Robin was lost in anticipation, two game characters she had nearly forgotten about during her playthrough finally made their appearance. "Finally, they show up!" On the Jade Chamber, seeing Furina and the Supreme Bishop sitting together at a table, Robin couldn't help but felt like complaining. As Furina's voice actress, she knew Furina had lines in this storyline—she had recorded them, after all—but she had no idea when Furina would appear or in what context those lines would be delivered. And now, here she was, showing up right at the end of the story? "Ah, isn't that Ye?" As the game's dialogue began, Paimon exclaimed in surprise, staring at the Supreme Bishop: "Why is he here too? We didn't see him at all before! Traveler, let's go ask!" Lumine was clearly surprised as well, then walked over and asked, "What are you doing here?" "I heard Ms. Yun was performing at the Jade Chamber. Naturally, I came to watch," Ye replied calmly, glancing up at Lumine before gesturing to Furina beside him. "Let me introduce you—this is Fontaine's biggest star, Furina. She came with me this time not just for Ms. Yun's performance, but also to experience Liyue's Lantern Rite." "Hello there~ You must be the famous Traveler, right?" Furina smiled at Lumine. "The center of trouble in three nations—impressive. I'll be waiting for you in Fontaine." Paimon whispered to Lumine, "She talks like she's some super important person or something?" Lumine also looked at Furina with suspicion. Anyone who could travel with the Supreme Bishop of Fontaine definitely wasn't just some ordinary celebrity. "Traveler, who are they...?" At that moment, Shenhe spoke up. Paimon quickly introduced them: "This is the Supreme Bishop of Fontaine—his status is kind of like Ningguang's. As for her... I'm not really sure either. First time meeting her." After explaining to Shenhe, Paimon then introduced her to Ye: "This is Shenhe! She's super, super strong! She's a disciple of the adepti!" Ye nodded at Shenhe, then said, "Alright, enough introductions. You should all take your seats—Ms. Yun's performance is about to begin." Following Ye's words, everyone quickly sat down. Furina's gaze lingered on Lumine for a moment before finally shifting away as Yun Jin took the stage.

Chapter 181 - 179: Divine Damsel of Devastation

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