Mr. Pantalone has no crazy plans today.

As long as he exists, his memories are a backup of everything that exists in Teyvat.

As one of the twins that fell from the outer reaches of the starry sky, besides its special significance to the "princess" of the abyss, its significance to this land of Teyvat is even more extraordinary.

The more one understands the truth of this world and gets closer to the cruel reality hidden behind that world, the clearer one can perceive the profound meaning hidden behind it.

This is what Pantalone was referring to; it is the meaning that only a 'descendant' who can exist as a backup in this world itself possesses.

For such a being, it is just as described in Pantalone's words.

Once he exists, there is no option to agree to join the game. From the moment he was born into this world, he has already entered the game called Teyvat.

Since we've already entered this game from the very beginning, the question of whether or not to agree to join the game was never an option in the first place.

When Pantalone wove this script, it had already begun to unfold from the moment the traveler from beyond the stars first saw it.

Having realized this, the "clown" knew that there was no need to ask any further questions.

He did not ask Pantalone what kind of script he had prepared. For him, he did not need to know what Pantalone's script was. As long as he knew what Pantalone was going to do, that was enough.

He had obtained the complete answer from Pantalone's words, and the "clown" of this game, who had stopped playing, stopped his hand and looked at Pantalone.

"So, what do you need?"

"As long as you don't stop me, that's enough."

Pantalone placed his hands on the table in front of the chessboard, revealing a meaningful smile.

"As for how this farce will unfold, please... stay tuned."

……

After concluding her meeting with "The Clown," Pantalone received the answer she wanted.

That was about the arrangements and script that Pantalone had devised for the blood relatives of that "princess" from the abyss.

Although he had told the "clown" that regardless of whether the other party would accept his invitation or not, the other party had already entered the game from the very beginning, he had never doubted whether Sora would accept his invitation.

Because he knew the other party would definitely agree. For a traveler from beyond the starry sky who had not yet established other ties in the mortal world, the only things worth caring about in this world were his own blood relatives and the reliance of his heart.

Even after many trips, Geminis still feel a strong connection to their blood relatives.

His emphasis on blood relatives surpasses everything else; the bond he holds is undeniably deep and profound. This makes him realize that if he offers that offer, the other party will certainly not refuse his invitation.

If the other party accepts his invitation, then the other party will definitely become a sharp sword in his hand.

He only needed to wait a little while, watching Yura, who had grown into a graceful and mature young woman who had returned from her mission and reported the information to him, and gazing at the Wave Knight who was so different from the one in his memory.

That aloof and indifferent expression, and that taciturn demeanor.

Looking at Yura like this, Pantalone posed a question to her.

"Regarding the fact that I didn't choose you when I was recommended by the Datalia executor, did you ever feel resentful that I didn't choose you?"

Yura looked calmly at Pantalone in response to his question, then lowered her head and answered.

"No, Dad."

"is it?"

Pantalone looked at Yura's reaction and response, but didn't say anything more.

Yura simply took her steps and left quietly, watching Pantalone's departing figure without saying anything more.

As for what Pantalone was referring to and what her words implied, Yura naturally knew exactly what they were.

If she had been a child a few years ago, she might have felt uncomfortable about this, but after accumulating so much experience with the Fools, she has come to understand many things.

As the executor of the Fatui, she also had to bear darkness, a burden she could not possibly bear.

The world is not always black and white. Sometimes, even those who are considered by everyone to be glorious, great, and righteous may have unspeakable dark secrets behind them.

Some dark things in this world are necessary. Even her homeland, Mondstadt, has its own darkness that cannot be known to outsiders. This is something that no place can avoid.

Nothing is absolute, not even things that are considered good or virtuous for everyone.

It may cause harm and malice to a small number of people, but that is not a reason not to do it. For the sake of more people, some sacrifices and the existence of evil are necessary.

This is what is meant by necessary evil.

For this to happen, someone has to get their hands dirty, which is exactly what the fools are doing.

Even if it requires accommodating genuine evil, it's the same. They use everything they can, even if it means necessary sacrifices. For people from this harsh northern land, this is something they have long accepted. They believe more in the cruelty and coldness of this world.

Such a thing is unimaginable to foreigners living in comfortable and fertile lands, and even the sacrifice of their companions on this icy road cannot change their will.

Such things cannot be judged simply by the terms "hero" and "villain."

For some, they have performed countless good deeds and are the heroes that everyone hopes to be.

To some, they are villains who have committed countless crimes and are hated by everyone.

The number of good deeds they have done is as many as the number of crimes they have committed. This contradiction, which cannot be judged by simple good and evil, is the norm and reality of this world.

This inner struggle and contradiction, this inability to make a decision, left her feeling incredibly conflicted.

Or perhaps, Pantalone saw the inner conflict in her heart, which is why he did not choose her.

After suppressing the conflicting emotions within her, she pursed her lips and followed Pantalone's figure, which had already disappeared into the distance.