[Genshin Impact] A world where only travelers are alone.

Chapter 6 Attack

As for Navelette, the main responsibility for this incident lies with him.

Many eyes were fixed on him in Fontaine, mostly those of fallen nobles from the past. They had been dormant for so long that he had let his guard down, but he hadn't expected this outcome.

Moreover, Chloe never contacted him again after that day.

They got along quite well back then, but it ended up like this. It's probably because his identity created a rift between them.

Navelette was somewhat disappointed.

Now she's been forced to get involved with him again, and she must be feeling very uncomfortable.

Navraett didn't want to see rejection in her eyes, so she used work as an excuse to avoid it.

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On the other side, Chloe was completely unaware that she had been misunderstood so badly, and was still regretting that she had missed this opportunity and didn't know when she would be able to see him again.

She returned home disappointed, not even stopping to buy her favorite cake on the way.

As soon as the door opened, the little sea otter emerged from the pool.

Ever since she brought Navelette home last time, the little guy has always rushed over to greet her the moment she arrives, as if afraid that she will bring that big "otter" back again.

Unfortunately, it has failed to achieve its goal every time recently.

As expected, they still couldn't find anyone this time.

It immediately gave up and prepared to run away, but Chloe had just suffered a setback with Navelette, so naturally she wanted to get revenge here.

She picked up the baby sea otter and began to caress it vigorously, sighing with dissatisfaction as she did so.

It will be at least a week before I see Navelette again...

Chloe wasn't a stubborn person, nor did she intend to be defiant. This tabloid gossip came suddenly, and she needed some time to calm down. So, she simply took leave while she was at the Mo Mang Palace, and she would spend at least a week at home.

However, trying to find some humor in the situation, she was still somewhat excited because it was a rare and legitimate holiday. But what she didn't expect was that this forced excitement would be quickly shattered.

The next morning, Chloe was awakened by the noise outside her door.

Although these sounds were quickly drowned out by the girl's familiar loud voice, she still heard people outside discussing her and Navelette.

Before she could even feel sad for a moment, there was another series of urgent knocks on the door. Even without looking, Chloe knew it was Aurelie.

When I opened the door, it was indeed her.

Despite having dark circles under her eyes, Aurelia still looked energetic, her face radiating anger: "Honestly, to encounter such an unpleasant thing first thing in the morning."

"What's wrong?" Chloe asked, puzzled.

"I saw that newspaper yesterday, how could they write that!"

As Chloe's best friend, Aurelia knew that the whole thing was made up, but others didn't. Last night alone, she heard countless people gossiping about Chloe behind her back. But what was even more outrageous was the group of Chloe's neighbors this morning who actually dared to stand in front of her door and point fingers.

Those who know Aurelia well know that she usually seems easy to talk to, but when it comes to her family and friends, her temper is unstoppable.

This immediately hit her sore spot, and she chased the group away right away.

Even so, Aurelia was still furious, growing angrier the more she thought about it. She couldn't help but walk over and pinch Chloe's cheek, complaining, "You! You swore to me before that you were afraid of trouble. Since you knew he, as the Supreme Judge, would cause you trouble, why didn't you think to be more careful?!"

Chloe covered her face, tears welling in her eyes: "Who would have thought someone would do such a thing! Besides, I was completely stunned when I found out he was the Supreme Judge; my mind couldn't process it at all!"

Aurelia was completely exasperated by his pitiful look and said helplessly, "I now agree with your idea of ​​not being with him. Big shots like them are just a huge problem in themselves."

Chloe didn't dare tell her that she had actually been persuaded to regret her decision, and was currently thinking about how to find another opportunity to talk to Navelette, since Aurelia would definitely explode if she knew.

She was definitely going to explode, after all, Aurelia was already indignant about Villette's "inaction": "Hasn't he said anything at all? Is he just letting those guys talk nonsense like this?"

Chloe felt it necessary to explain on his behalf: "Upon learning of this, he immediately stopped the newspapers from spreading the word, and the Shadow Court is now investigating. As for those outsiders—if they insist on believing it, even Lord Vilette can't change that."

Moreover, it's more accurate to say that Navelette was the one who was hurt in this whole affair, rather than her.

Chloe was quite self-aware; the malice she directed at Villette was far stronger than that directed at an unknown nobody like herself.

Besides, she could hide at home and not listen or watch, but what about Violet?

All matters, big and small, in Fontaine depend on him for handling. He might be able to avoid things for a day or two, but he can't stay out of the public eye forever, especially since Villette isn't that kind of person.

He was under much more pressure than I was.

Chloe wanted to help, but was at a loss.

Aurelius couldn't do anything about it, so she could only tell her to stay home for the next couple of days and pretend that all those gossipy people outside didn't exist.

Just as she was about to say goodbye, the doorbell suddenly rang again.

"Huh?" Both of them looked confused.

Chloe didn't have many friends in Fontaine, let alone people she was close enough to visit in person; the only one she could count was Aurelie.

So here's the question: who is it that's arriving at this time?

Before she could figure it out, the person outside, seeing that she hadn't opened the door, couldn't help but ask, "Is anyone home?"

It was a very clear female voice, but no one present recognized it.

"Excuse me, I live next door. My kettle is broken, but I haven't been feeling well and need some hot water. Could I borrow it from you?"

Perhaps because of the door, Chloe felt that her voice was somewhat muffled, and some words even had faint background noise.

Aurelia couldn't help but frown, feeling that something was off.

"Wait, Chloe, don't rush—"

Before she could finish speaking, Chloe, who had already reached the door, instinctively opened it for her poor neighbor.

However, upon opening the door, what came into view was a black gun barrel.

As their eyes widened in shock, the trigger was pulled and a gunshot rang out.

(End of this chapter)

The author says: Today's weather in Fontaine: light rain.

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Hehe, even though it's a sweet romance story, we still need to add a little excitement, right?

Surprise question: Who is the bad guy?