Genshin Impact was written as Three-Body Problem, but due to delayed updates, Fou locked him in a da

after one day.

Fontaine Steambird Newspaper.

At this moment, the editorial and printing departments were in an uproar.

"Have you heard? Yesterday, all 10,000 copies of 'The Dark Forest of the Three-Body Problem 2' that we released sold out, and within an hour, they broke the record for novel sales in the entire Teyvat continent."

"Yes, yes, even Yaedo, which specializes in selling novels, has never achieved this speed."

"I never imagined that 'The Three-Body Problem' would be so powerful. Teacher 'Xiao Xiao' is simply a lucky star for our Steambird Newspaper."

"Editor-in-Chief Ou Fu is going to make a fortune this time. Her commission alone will be at least one million Mora."

"It's all rightfully earned by Editor-in-Chief Ou Fu. If she hadn't gone against the grain and printed 'The Dark Forest of the Three-Body Problem 2' as a single book, how could it have had such a huge impact? Our Steambird Newspaper wouldn't have made such a large profit this time either."

"Indeed, because of this sales success, we will all receive a considerable bonus. Thank you, Teacher Xiaoxiao, and thank you, Editor-in-Chief Oufu."

Although the editorial department was only responsible for the layout and review of the entire novel for this sale, according to the rules of Steambird Newspaper, each editor was entitled to a bonus of at least half a month's salary.

As for the printing department staff, because they hadn't rested for a moment while printing the entire "Three-Body Problem" novel a few days ago, Ou Fu specially asked the boss to give each of them a bonus equivalent to one month's salary.

Even if Charles, the owner of Steambird Newspaper, was stingy, he couldn't violate the newspaper's established rules. In addition, the profits from the sales of "The Dark Forest of the Three-Body Problem 2" directly earned Steambird Newspaper more than 10 million Mora, so he distributed all the bonuses.

Because of the success of "The Dark Forest" across the entire Teyvat continent, not only Steambird Newspaper, but also other major newspapers rushed to report on the novel, further expanding its influence.

Meanwhile, finding out the identity of "Xiao Xiao," the author of the "Three-Body Problem" series, became the top priority for all employees of Steambird Newspaper.

……

Fontaine

The Mu Mang Palace always exudes a sense of mystery and tranquility.

In this place embraced by gentle silence, Navelette, the highest judge of the Muman Palace, was sitting in a chair enjoying a rare moment of leisure.

He sat in an exquisitely crafted office chair, toying with a new book in his hand—"The Dark Forest: The Three-Body Problem."

Unlike some silly little fool who's always jumping on the bandwagon, Navelette always had the ability to foresee how things would unfold.

When the news of the sequel to "The Three-Body Problem" shook the entire Teyvat continent, he had already foreseen that the book would cause a literary storm.

Therefore, he dispatched his most trusted servant, Melousin, to wait outside the Steambird newspaper office so that he could buy a copy as soon as it was released.

He originally planned to buy two books, one for himself and the other to give to Funina, the water goddess who was always detached from politics.

However, fate always seems to love to play tricks. To prevent scalpers from running rampant, Steambird Newspaper limited each person to only one copy.

Although he felt helpless about the decision, as the highest judge of the court, he could only express his understanding and support.

Navelette gently turned the pages, his gaze wandering between the words, as if he could pierce through the thin paper and touch the soul of the story directly.

He knew that this book was not just a science fiction novel; it was a world, a universe full of unknowns and exploration.

The pages turned gently between his fingertips, each word and sentence stirring ripples in his heart. He was immersed in this universe constructed of words, feeling how the author's imagination perfectly blended cold science with profound philosophy.

He thought of Funina, her disappointed eyes, and how she threw a tantrum when she couldn't see the book. He shook his head helplessly.

He decided that after he finished reading the work, he would personally hand the book to Funinna.

With anticipation in her heart, Navelette opened the book "The Dark Forest" on the table.

In the prologue of "The Dark Forest" (the second part of "The Three-Body Problem"), the author slowly unfolds the narrative, depicting a desolate and profound scene.

Luo Ji, Yang Xiaodong's high school classmate, walked slowly along the path leading to the cemetery with heavy steps and a heart full of sorrow. The tranquil cemetery was occasionally disturbed by falling leaves, as if Yang Xiaodong was having her final conversation with the world.

At Yang Xiaodong's tombstone, Luo Ji met Ye Jie. Time had etched deep marks on her face, each wrinkle seemingly concealing a hidden secret. Ye Jie, a scientist who had once worked at Base H, revealed to Luo Ji profound truths about the universe and society at her daughter's grave: two fundamental axioms and two important concepts—the cornerstones of interaction between civilizations and the keys to humanity's future survival.

Meanwhile, another story about Musk is gradually surfacing. In Musk's conversations with the Trisolarans, humanity revealed a startling fact: the Trisolarans' dictionary does not contain words like "disguise" or "skill."

The Trisolarans' minds are pure and transparent, devoid of any deception or concealment. But it is precisely this clarity of thought that makes them fearful of human lies and trickery, causing them to lose trust in Musk. This is also why they didn't reveal the Guzheng Project to Musk.

……

Upon seeing this, Villette's pupils suddenly contracted.

His fingers gently traced the edges of the pages, each page carrying humanity's exploration and fear of the unknown universe, which inevitably reminded him of his own fate in Fontainebleau.

In their language, all Fontaines are born with "sin," a sin that cannot be erased no matter how the righteous kingdom of Fontaine judges them. Until one day, the sea level in Fontaine will begin to rise, and those burdened with sin will gradually be submerged. Ultimately, everyone will dissolve into the sea, leaving only the water god weeping on his throne. Only then... will the sins of the Fontaines be cleansed.

Navelette knew that his people were born with the weight of this prophecy, just like the Blue Star people in "The Three-Body Problem," who were also facing an unknown that could destroy everything.

He took a deep breath to calm himself. As the Supreme Judge, he couldn't allow fear to control his emotions. What he needed was composure and wisdom—the strength to pierce through the fog and see the light of hope.

Over the years, he has been working tirelessly to prevent this prophecy from coming true; however, he is currently lacking a crucial element of power.

Navelette's figure appeared resolute and lonely in the afterglow of the setting sun. He was the guardian of Fontaine, the water dragon king who sought light in the darkness.

He knew that what followed might be fraught with hardship and challenges, but he also knew that only by doing so could the people of Fontainebleau truly break free from the shackles of prophecy and usher in their own bright future.

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